Canton, MA Real Estate News

Homes for Sale and Market Report for Canton MA - February 2014 Seventeen homes have been listed for sale in Canton MA since the beginning of 2014. An additional 27 homes currently have accepted offers and are listed as either "Contingent" or "Under Agreement" pending signing of the Purchase & Sal... 03/04/2014

One of the great things about Canton MA schools is that they encourage creativeness in their students through their fantastic performing arts program.  In an age when we find arts programs being cut due to budgetary restrictions, Canton MA schools shine.  This weekend, Canton's Galvin Middle Scho... 02/27/2014

Another Satisfied Homebuyer: Congratulations to the New Owners of 95 Walpole Street, Canton MA Congratulations to these clients of mine who closed on the purchase of their first home at the end of January.  I am a little late in writing this post!    These home buyers also found me through our ra... 02/26/2014

It should go without saying....a buyer's agent owes a fiduciary duty to his or her client at all times.  That means that the agent should be acting in his or her client's best interests at all times.  Among other things, the buyers confidential information should remain confidential....until or u... 02/16/2014

The author Brigitte von Weiss of VON WEISS LAW OFFICE is an Easton MA estate planning and elder law attorney.   Website:  vonweisslaw.com  What happens if the will is older than the marriage?  The Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) became effective as of March 31, 2012.  Before the MUPC, M... 02/13/2014

The author Brigitte von Weiss of VON WEISS LAW OFFICE is an Easton MA estate planning and elder law attorney.   Website:  vonweisslaw.com Who can be the personal representive (formerly known as executor)? The Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) became effective as of March 31, 2012. Under t... 02/08/2014

January is traditionally a slow time in the Canton MA real estate market.  Besides 2013, home sales rarely reach the double digit level during the first month of the calendar year.  Last month was no exception.  In January 2014, a total of six homes were sold in Canton MA.  That's just half of th... 02/06/2014

The author Brigitte von Weiss of VON WEISS LAW OFFICE is an estate planning lawyer and elder law attorney in Easton, MA. I am often asked "Should my Will state my wishes regarding my burial and funeral?" The Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) became effective as of March 31, 2012. Before t... 02/05/2014

I am often asked "How does my divorce affect my estate plan?"  The Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) became effective as of March 31, 2012. Before the MUPC, Massachusetts law provided that divorce revoked the provisions in favor of a former spouse in a pre-existing Will (the former spouse... 02/05/2014

Robin Hood - he steals from the rich and gives to the poor.  It's always an appealing story!   Last month I wrote about the JFK Elementary School's production of Mystery at the Museum.  This week, it is time for the Dean S. Luce Elementary School's production of Robin Hood.     While each of the ... 02/04/2014

Website:  vonweisslaw.com The Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) became effective as of March 31, 2012. Before the MUPC, Massachusetts law provided that a child not included in the will (“omitted child”), or their descendant(s) in certain circumstances, may elect (by filing a timely claim)... 01/26/2014

Canton's JFK Elementary Students Perform an Original Play When it comes time for budget cuts in schools, oftentimes, arts programs are the first to go.  Unfortunately, these are considered "fluff" and nonessential.  Luckily, Canton elementary schools and the CAPT (Canton Association of Parents an... 01/23/2014

Canton MA Real Estate 2013 Year in Review Now that we've welcomed in the new year, I'd like to reflect back on how far the Canton MA real estate market has come in the last year with the Canton MA Real Estate 2013 Year in Review. There were a total of 184 homes sold in Canton MA during 2013.  Thi... 01/02/2014

Another Satisfied Homebuyer: Congratulations to the New Owners of 95 Sherman Street, Canton, MA  Congratulations to clients who closed right before Christmas on their purchase of a home in Canton MA!   These first time home buyers contacted me during the summer to help them with their home search... 01/01/2014

Your Christmas Tree looks great....for Christmas...but once New Year's is over you will start to think about what to do with it. Once the holidays have come to an end, people will have taken down their lights and removed the ornaments from their Christmas tree.  The tree now looks a little sad - ... 12/29/2013

What I Did on My Christmas Vacation in Canton When I was a kid, the first week back at school each year meant that I would inevitably be assigned the task of writing a composition about what I did over the summer vacation.  This was meant to be an easy way to start exercising those mental muscles... 12/27/2013

Another Satisfied Homebuyer: Congratulations to the New Owners of 40 Fern Brook Circle, Canton, MA  Congratulations to clients who closed earlier this month on their purchase of a home in Canton MA!   These home buyers contacted me during the summer to help them with their home search.  They were... 12/22/2013

It's hard to believe but Christmas is less than two short weeks away! Do you need to finish your shopping?  Maybe you want to get into the holiday spirit?  Or perhaps you want some family-friendly holiday activities? You can find it all this weekend at the Village Shoppes in Canton!   Located at ... 12/13/2013

  The Canton MA real estate market continues its steady increase in homes sold for November 2013.  Between November 1st and November 30th, 16 single-family Canton homes were sold between $279,900 and $719,900.  That is a 14% increase over last month's sales figures and a 33% increase from the sam... 12/05/2013

Last weekend students from Canton's Galvin Middle School joined students from Milton High, Mansfield High and Ursuline Academy in a "flash mob".  Check out this inspiring performance!     And what a positive message they are sending...."I'd Like to Teach The World To Sing in Perfect Harmony".  I ... 11/21/2013