quincy real estate: Quincy is the first community in State to take Energy Saving Measures.
- 04/08/07 03:33 AM
The City of Quincy is in negotiations with Honeywell Corp. to upgrade and modify all schools and municipal buildings. The improvements will consist of newer more efficient heating and lighting systems. There has been some talk of solar panels also being used. After having an evaluation done, it was determined that the City would save approximately $600,000 per year in energy savings. The legislature has recently passed legislation that allows communities the opportunity to save energy with these programs and pay for them with the savings involved. This eliminates the bidding process and saves money for the tax payers. The project will actually be paid for … (2 comments)
quincy real estate: Things to do in Quincy
- 04/05/07 06:19 AM
Quincy has something for everyone when it comes to finding something to do. There are many ballfields throughout the city, tennis courts, basketball courts, and skateboard parks. For the Golfing Enthusiasts, Quincy has 3 Golf Courses, including the new Granite Links Golf Course at Quarry Hills. For the boating, fishing, and swimming enthusiasts, with 27 miles of coastline, you don't have to look far. Wollaston Beach is the largest beach at 2.5 miles long. There are also several small, quiet beaches throughout the city. For the outdoors type, there is the Blue Hills Reservation with many miles of trails for hiking, mountain bike riding, horseback … (0 comments)
quincy real estate: Beware Of Mail Offer To Provide You A Copy Of Your Deed!
- 03/01/07 04:24 AM
The Truth About Your Deed - There has been a massive direct mail campaign from a company calling themselves National Deed Services, Inc. based in Washington D.C. that is targeting residents of Norfolk County with an offer to provide a certified copy of the homeowners deed to them for $59.50. This fee is exorbitant. Do not fall for this service. You can get your own copy from the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Dedham for a mere $2.00. You can go to the Registry of Deeds in person at 649 High Street in Dedham, or request a copy via mail. The mailing address is … (0 comments)
quincy real estate: Quincy Center
- 02/22/07 06:55 AM
Quincy Center consists of the Quincy Square area, as well as, the Hospital Hill and Presidents Hill areas. Quincy Center is loaded with history. The Hancock Cemetery is located next to City Hall, and is the burial ground for John Hancock, and John Adams and John Quincy Adams were buried there before being moved the Church of The Presidents across the street. Quincy Center has many unique buildings and architechure. The Thomas Crane Public Library is a perfect example. Back several years ago, they decided to put an addition on to the library, and wanted to keep the new addition similar to the older … (1 comments)
quincy real estate: One Year Moratorium on Building
- 02/06/07 07:38 AM
The Quincy City Council just voted to approve a 1 year moratorium on building three or more units in resdience B zoning. Residence B zoning allows for construction of Multi-Unit dwellings. Older homes have been bought up, torn down, and 3 plus Townhouse units built in it's place. The City Councillors have been concerned about the changing neighborhood character, and have decided to vote for the moratorium until they can take a long look at the issue. There could be zoning changes coming that would stop the building permanantly, however, this vote is for the one year period. … (0 comments)
quincy real estate: Adams Shore
- 01/31/07 05:26 AM
The Adams Shore section is one of three peninsulars in the City of Quincy. Like the Houghs Neck area, Adams Shore was a cottage community at one time, but is now completely a year round community. Adams Shore borders the Merrymount, Houghs Neck, and Germantown sections of Quincy. It is primarily a residential area with some retail and office sites on the main street which is Sea Street. Lately, there have been some new Condominium Townhouses built in the area. Bus service is available from Adams Shore to the Quincy Center T Station, where red line service is available to Boston. There is also … (0 comments)
quincy real estate: North Quincy
- 01/30/07 02:01 AM
North Quincy borders Boston's Dorchester section. There is a T Station in North Quincy with Red Line access to Boston, and easy highway access, making this area very popular with commuters. North Quincy also borders Milton and the Wollaston and Squantum sections of Quincy. Wollaston Beach is actually partly in North Quincy. Back in the early 1800's, there was a horse racing track in the North Quincy section that was owned by the Jockey Club of Boston. In the 1960's the State Street office park was built on what used to be marshland. The T Station was built in the 1970's to service … (2 comments)
quincy real estate: Squantum
- 01/24/07 05:17 AM
The Squantum section of Quincy is a peninsular at the northern end of Quincy Bay. Squantum got its name from an Indian guide to Myles Standish, named Squanto. Facing north the views are of the Boston skyline and the Boston Harbor Islands. Marina Bay is a section within Squantum. Squantum used to be a popular summer destination and was a resort community before the road was built making access easier. Squantum is now a year round community. The Marina Bay section was the site of one of the worlds first regional airports, and Amelia Earhart helped to develop it and was on the first flight … (0 comments)
quincy real estate: Market Report for the City of Quincy
- 01/18/07 11:53 AM
Below are the statistics for the City of Quincy as a whole, according to the Multiple Listing Service. October 2006 Single Family: Homes Sold: 39 - Average Listing Price: 386,485 - Average Sales Price:367,405 - Average Days on the Market: 99.26 Condos: Homes Sold: 38 - Average Listing Price: 296,824 - Average Sales Price: 285,807 - Average Days on the Market: 92.18 Mult-Unit: Homes Sold: 14 - Average Listing Price: 508,600 - Average Sales Price: 475,625 - Average Days on the Market: 134.21
November 2006 Single Family: Homes Sold: 37 - Average Listing Price: 375,051 - Average Sales Price: 358,292 - Average Days on the Market: 83.16 Condos: Homes Sold: 38 - … (0 comments)
quincy real estate: PMI Payments Deductible for 2007 Purchases
- 01/09/07 07:16 AM
PMI BECOMES DEDUCTIBLE IN 2007 A new tax change that makes private mortgage insurance deductible may help some low- and moderate-income buyers purchase homes this year. Borrowers closing loans for home purchases in 2007, who have annual household incomes of $100,000 or less, will be able to get a low down payment mortgage and deduct the full cost of their mortgage insurance premiums on their federal tax returns. The deduction is set to expire at the end of 2007, unless Congress opts to extend it. … (0 comments)
quincy real estate: Quincy, MA
- 01/08/07 10:06 AM
Welcome to Quincy, Massachusetts For A Vitual Tour of Quincy, Click Here Quincy, Massachusetts is a city rich in history. It is home to two Presidents, John Adams, the second President of The United States, and his son John Quincy Adams who was the sixth President. This is why Quincy is referred to as the City of Presidents. Statue of John Adams outside Quincy City Hall
John Adams & John Quincy Adams Memorial at Black' Creek
Quincy was settled in 1625 and seperated from Braintree in 1792. It was incorporated as a city in 1888 and was named after Colonel John Quincy. It was also home to Actresses Ruth Gordon … (0 comments)
The City of Quincy is in negotiations with Honeywell Corp. to upgrade and modify all schools and municipal buildings. The improvements will consist of newer more efficient heating and lighting systems. There has been some talk of solar panels also being used.
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