yourstories realty group: Newton MA Luxury SF Market Report Dec 2014 - 12/18/14 02:00 AM
Newton MA Luxury SF Market Report Dec 2014. There were 124 properties that were involved in the real estate market over the last 30 days.  Active, Under Agreement, Sold listings are the most important since they define the market. I also include Expired and Canceled listings as well because these listings usually define what is wrong with the listing, or the agent doing the listing.  In today's market if you get your property on the market at the right price and with the right kinds of marketing you will draw more people to your listing.  More people means more potential offers. … (6 comments)

yourstories realty group: International Luxury Homes Report Boston Dec 15 2015 - 12/15/14 11:21 PM
International Luxury Homes Report Boston Dec 15 2015. As a Million Dollar Guild member of the International Luxury Home Marketing association I have access to the latest information put together on this market on a weekly basis. Keeping current matters if you are looking to Sell or Buy at the right price.  While it is next to impossible to truly time the market perfectly, there are indicators that show what the market is doing and where it is going.
The big news last week is that FHA opened up the 3% downpayment opportunity again. Whle this has next to zero impact … (2 comments)

yourstories realty group: The Dog ate my homework - 12/15/14 05:00 AM
The Dog ate my homework.  As professionals we are no longer in high school where these types of excuses might be acceptable.  When asked if you have completed the fire certificate, or final water and sewer bill you should have gotten the work done, not find some new excuse.  In fact we are all the CEO of our own companies and we are responsible for completing the tasks to assist our clients with their sales.  We get graded on what we do, not on what we don't do each and every day.  Not all agents are created equal is true, and … (0 comments)

yourstories realty group: Early Game means Early Open House - 12/13/14 10:18 PM
Early Game means Early Open House here in New England Patriots land.  Today is what Teddy Bruschi used to call a hat and t-shirt game. A win today  means the team has won its 11th league championship in the last 12 years.  The one miss was the year Tom Brady was hurt and not playing. That year they still won 11 games but did not make the playoffs.
114 Shornecliffe Road, Newton MA is also a winner since 1911. It has sat atop Farlow Hill in Newton, one of the most desirable areas in a very desirable town since that time.  … (8 comments)

yourstories realty group: Thin New Construction - 12/12/14 10:24 PM
Thin new construction is something people gravitate towards hoping that a new home will not have the problems that an older home might have.  In most cases, they are wrong.  Owning a home means upkeep whether your house has that new car smell or it has been sitting on the land for years.  Houses need maintenance.  New construction will always have thinner walls, smaller windows than older homes.  It is true the windows will be of the latest technology for efficiency and ease, but they also let in less light.  This fly's in the face of the fact that most people love … (4 comments)

yourstories realty group: Dear Doctor, your home awaits. - 11/30/14 01:49 AM
Dear Doctor, your home awaits.  Newton is only 7 miles from downtown Boston and all the fabulous hospitals we offer.   It is even closer to the Fenway where you have several more great hospitals.  One of the reasons Newton is so popular with the medical professionals is that the schools are great and the town is far more diverse than many of the surrounding towns.
114 Shorecliffe Road on Farlow Hill in Newton has been home to physicians. Dr Stanton was involved in the first uses of anesthesiology in the United States while at Mass General.  He lived in this home … (0 comments)

yourstories realty group: Luxury Open House in Newton MA Sunday - 11/28/14 11:06 PM
Luxury Open House in Newton MA Sunday from 1-3. MLS #: 71746470 114 Shornecliffe Road, Newton MA is a 6810 square feet of living space that is both formally classic and open space.  This is a home that says, "I have made it!"  Enter this home through it's large beautifully restored dooway into a grand and magnificent entryway. In front of you is a beautiful staircase that is perfect for your daughter's wedding pictures.  Off to the right is a music room while off to your left is a formal living room with a fire place and beautiful rounded wood doors that … (5 comments)

yourstories realty group: Taking the High Road, Your Advantage - 11/28/14 07:47 PM
Taking the High Road, Your Advantage is that you are in control.  So you are trying to show your client some properties and the listing agent doesn't return your phone call.  You call again, and again and then finally the get back to you and explain how busy they are. (Yeah, right.)  You take the high road and let it slide then ask to see the property.  They tell you to call their office and arrange the showing. This is after the listing states unequivocally that the call should be to the agent.  It is 6PM now and the office is … (9 comments)

yourstories realty group: Milton, MA SF Market Report, Nov 2014 - 11/28/14 02:37 AM
Milton, MA SF Market Report, Nov 2014  This report looks at all the listings posted on the local MLS (MLSPIN).  This report does not include for sale by owners, probate or estate sales.  There were 107 properties listed in Milton MA 02186 as either Active, Under Agreement, Sold, Expired or Canceled.  Having a firm understanding of your local market allows you to buy and sell at the right price.  If your agent is not able to give you a difinitive number of what a house is worth than you might want to consider working with a more professional agent.  Market knowledge … (1 comments)

yourstories realty group: Agent Collaboration, Why Not? - 11/28/14 12:50 AM
Agent collaboration, why not I often ask my competing agents. Here is the scene. We each compete for the same listings. Sometimes they win; sometimes I win, that is the way it goes.  There are some agencies that want to sell their own listings and not anyone else’s, so they will instruct their agents not to see the home. They  won't bring their clients who might want and love the property to the property. Crazy, right?  Why would you deprive your client of a home that might be right for them just because it is listed with a competing agent, or agency?  … (26 comments)

yourstories realty group: Newton, MA SF Housing Report Nov 2014 - 11/27/14 12:12 AM
Newton, MA SF Housing Report Nov 2014.  Newton is located only 7 miles from downtown Boston.  It is a diverse and historic community that is really a town made up of 13 distinct villages, each with their own schools and small town centers.  The homes run all the way down from Ultra size and luxury to somewhat affordable.  Newton is constantly on the lists of Best Towns in the US.  Newton schools also rank right up there with the top schools in the state on a consistent basis.  Now to the numbers.  276 properties are seen on the market in the … (2 comments)

yourstories realty group: Westwood, MA SF Housing Report Nov 2014 - 11/26/14 11:02 PM
Westwood, MA SF Housing Report Nov 2014 There are 90 properties that show up in the last 30 days in Westwood. They are Actives, Under Agreements (UAG), Solds, Expireds and Canceled listings.  Westwood is a town located South and West of Boston. It is a community with highly regarded schools and a range of properties from affordable to luxury.  Let's dive into the MLS (MLSPIN which serves the Boston area) statistics. This does not include properties sold by other means. These other means like FSBO's and estate sales rarely are any more than 20% of the market and often far less.  This … (1 comments)

yourstories realty group: Newton's MA community spirit is alive - 11/25/14 11:38 PM
Newton's MA community spirit is alive.  Newton, unlike many great small cities in the US does not have a single center, instead it is made up of many smaller villages. The number of villages has changed over the years, bu the fact remains that it is as diverse a community as you can find in the US.  Newton MA is often rated as one of the top small towns in the US.  24/7 Wall Street named them #1 in Sept 2014, Money Magazine put them in the top tier in 2012.  With 13 villages, each with thier own schools, pedestrian-friendly shopping … (0 comments)

yourstories realty group: Mentoring in the 'Rain; it's real joy - 11/21/14 11:05 PM
Mentoring in the 'Rain; it's real joy. Active Rain is an amazing community.  Not only is this a one stop shop for all information real estate and the allied services, it is also a place to make and develop great friendships with amazing professionals.  I remember starting here in 2009 and having fits and starts. It wasn't until 2010 when I actually got my first of two real estate licenses that I took off in earnest.  Since that time I have developed insight and gathered great information that I use on a daily basis based purely on those who give of … (7 comments)

yourstories realty group: 400 years of Architecture in Newton MA - 11/21/14 08:46 PM
400 years of Architecture in Newton MA and what you have is many classic styles and designs.  It is not actually a full 400 years having started back in 1630 and incorporated in 1688, but we are close. Colonial homes abound since, well the actual Colonial times. The early homes were first generation builders all using similar tools, techniques and style. The Colonial home are still the most popular style in Newton and all of New England.  Gable roof lines, large center fireplaces and a "salt box" look define this early style.
Georgian was a prevalent style beginning in 1715 while … (5 comments)

yourstories realty group: Hello Darkness My Old Friend - 11/20/14 11:44 PM
Hello Darkness My Old Friend.  We are hearing the media talk about the lack of inventory leading to the lack of sales.  We are hearing about the diminished first time home buyers who are not in the market right now.  Journalists, who don't sell real estate, and agents who are a bit like chicken little are reacting poorly to the immediate news rather than looking at it from a more historical perspective not their hysterical perspective.  I understand that journalists need to write stories and that stories of woe and mayhem are far more desired than stories that are truly helpful … (0 comments)

yourstories realty group: Luxury Open House in Newton MA Sunday - 11/20/14 10:58 PM
Luxury Open House in Newton MA Sunday November 23rd from 1-3PM. This home is one of the best examples of Classical Revival architecture in Netwon.  It has been standing atop Farlow Hill since 1911 and has been home to some well known and respected professional since that time.  There have been updates and upgrades along the way and in each case the integrity of the structure, architecture, and design was taken into consideration and enhanced.  In 1920 a sun room was put on the house to provide an informal living space to the formal design.  In the late 20's electric and … (4 comments)

yourstories realty group: The sounds of Silence in Newton MA - 11/19/14 11:29 PM
The sounds of Silence in Newton MA are deafening.  The Boston Globe last Sunday posted a piece about how weird the market is. The stated that there are fewer homes being sold this year than last year which is true. The writer went on with this and wondering what will happen next as if this trend was indicative on things to come. What the writer missed is that while fewer houses are being sold, they are being sold for 17% more money than last year.  How this important statistic wasn't included is a failure in understanding the full statistical analysis.
Another … (0 comments)

yourstories realty group: Great Neighborhood, Beautiful Homes, Nice Neighbors - 11/11/14 07:16 AM
Great Neighborhood, Beautiful Homes, Nice Neighbors and, to top all that off, one of the homes that always gets mentioned in any conversation about great homes, is for sale right now. MLS #: 71746470 114 Shornecliffe is on the market at a Buyers pricing.   All neighborhoods have their flavor. Some are friendly and socialize together, some do not.  Some share their homes during the holidays and look out for your home when they know you are away, some do not.  Some neighborhoods are filled with people who are all alike and some are not.  Farlow Hill is home to Bankers, Lawyers, … (3 comments)

yourstories realty group: Newton MA SF Market Report October 2014 - 11/10/14 07:03 AM
Here is the report for all the activity in Newton in the month of October. There was a lot of activity.  285 homes were Active, Under Agreement, Sold, Expired or Canceled during the month. The luxury numbers will follow the full report here.  Luxury properties in Newton begin at a price point of $2,100,000.  This would be the top 10% listing price in the town and that is what the ILHM organization defines as luxury.
Single Family Active Listings: 147    Avg. Liv.Area SqFt: 4,503.56     Avg. List$: $1,882,285    Avg. List$/SqFt: $415     Avg. DOM: 102.52   
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