Town of Lexington Community info ( click on the Minuteman)
If you're looking to buy a home in Lexington MA you might start here: new properties in the active inventory this week.....
12 Carley Road, $1,289,988 12 room Colonial (to be built)
26 Ledgelawn Ave., $559,000 8 Room Cape
21 Fifer Lane, Unit 21, $435,000, 6 room Townhouse
69 Emerson Gardens, $329,000, 5 Room Condo
Or if you are just beginning your search in Lexington or the surrounding communities and are wondering about sale history, days on market, per square feet and average sale ranges, please contact us. We are here when you are ready to help you begin your search.
Quick tip: if you see a property or neighborhood you are interested in...drive by at different times of the day and night to have a better feel of the neighborhood....traffic, noise levels, etc. etc.
Click here for all active listings in Lexington... Avenue 3 Property Search Lexington MA
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JUNE 22, 2011
Is Lexington MA on your short list of places you'd like to live? If so, you may find this info interesting.
3 Things you need to
know about the Lexington MA single family real estate market
- 62 of the 162 current listings are over $1,000,000
- 8 of the 15 under agreement properties from last week are over $1,000,000 and
- 30 of the 138 sold properties within the last 6 months sold for over $1,000,000
Can you find single family listings for under $1,000,000? Currently there are 84 active listings with an average list price 0f $646,000 and you
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and here are the pending sale numbers for all the towns we track weekly:
total number of offers accepted for all property categories 06.12.11 - 06.19.11
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First # under agreement for this week, second # "WIR" last week....
What do the above numbers mean? If you are a regular viewer of "Week in Review" the Boston and Metro West under agreement numbers remain relatively consistent week to week...Boston jumps up/down by 10% - 25% week to week. One or two towns in Metro West will jump up/down by 3 - 10 properties week to week. This is all good news for the above towns and cities.
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I was asked this question today by a friend " what are the 3 things you liked best about some of the properties you've listed and sold though out the years?" I immediately began to think back about a front door here, a deck and patio there, a master bedroom with huge walk-in closets a in condo last year and then to the present and this post!
So here it is : in my opinion, these are 3 things I like and you should know about the house at 26 Beverly Road in Arlington MA that makes it stand out among its competitors:
1.Location: Yes, the 1st thing is its location. I know you’ve heard it before but it’s true, location, location, and location! Beverly Road is a low traffic U shaped street the connects on both ends to the busier and well -traveled Mystic Street. Mystic Street connects you to Rt.60 in Arlington Center and eventually to 128 in Winchester. You can catch the 350 Bus from the Burlington Mall to Arlington Center and Alewife station, here’s the schedule. You can exercise by walking the circle around the beautiful Mystic Lakes or take your bike to the Minuteman Bike Path and ride as far as Bedford MA
2. A First Floor Family Room: A comfortable room equipped with a wood stove opens on to the private deck is great for entertaining. In the winter, the room is a cozy spot to curl-up and watch TV and in the summer it is an indoor extension of the deck!
3. And speaking of entertaining and convenience, you can also enter the deck from the open kitchen/ dining area!
So when you look at the listing sheet for this property and see view the details think about how great it could be to be living in Arlington MA with a home in a great location with great entertaining possibilities and 4 bedrooms. Nice.
If you’d like to take a look at this property contact us and we’ll arrange for an appointment. And why not view all the current homes for sale in Arlington MA here : Avenue 3 Property Search
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Farm Stands can be found along the pastural roads of Concord MA from Spring to Fall!
What's new in Concord MA real estate market this weekend? Here's a sampling of new listings:
177 Monsen Road, $549,000 Single family, 8 room Ranch
85 Adin Drive, $679,000, Single family, 9 room Colonial
78 Forest Ridge Road, Unit 305, $399,900, 2 bedroom condo
And just to give you some frame of reference: 2011 year to date average sale price:
Single family: $779,000
Condo: $472,000
Search here for all the current Concord MA homes for sale: Avenue 3 Property Search Concord MA.
So why are buyers drawn to the town of Concord?
There are several reasons for buying real estate in Concord and here are a few:
- New England Charm
- Appealing town centers for shopping, walking and meeting friends: Concord Center and West Concord
- Historic significance
- Recreational areas
- Local farm stands
- Rich literary history
- Walden Pond
- The Concord River
- Generous lot sizes
- Commuter rail access
- etc.,etc
Concord is also a community where you may move in and trade up when financially ready. That's good to know when you are thinking of putting roots down and thinking about property value.
Take a look at all the available properties in the above search. One may be right for you! Contact us with any questions regarding these or any properties on the market.
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If you've been thinking about entering the Real Estate Market as a Buyer this year or in the future and you want to talk, ask questions and get some useful advice from some friendly Realtors...then our meet-up is the place to be!
Rob Russell, Maria Reilly and John Reilly bring expertise in personally buying and selling real estate and knowledge of the Boston West Market to you on Monday evenings at Bertucci's at Alewife Station.
Join us for pizza, appetizers and informative conversation. Also learn about our unique "Foundation Keys", a 6 minute presentation offering many beneficial tips for entering the market that will give you a step ahead of other Buyers in the Real Estate game.
Here's the schedule the months of June & July:
Mondays, June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25
5:30 - 7:00 pm (stop in anytime between 5:30 - 7pm)
Contact us with any questions regarding this event or with any Real Estate related concerns..we're here!
Yes, Buyers are liars, there it is, I said it. But hold on, before you get your knickers in a twist, let me explain. I have been working with people to buy and sell real estate for more than 20 years and it is my experience that buyers often lie about what they want. A Buyer will emphatically exclaim that they do not want to buy a home in Arlington Ma, or a Cape style home, or a home on a busy street, or a home without a garage. These same buyers will blissfully purchase a Cape, in Arlington MA, on the Route 2 Access Road with a single car driveway because they fall in love with the Boston skyline views and the huge finished basement.
I suppose it is not lying so much as it is not truly understanding what it is you want until you see it. You might think you have it all set, that you know exactly how you want when you go about buying a home, but I would caution you to keep an open mind. The thing you like most about the home you purchase may be something you had not imagined – a dramatic view, a wooded lot, a roof deck or a great garden or a huge garage.
Set your parameter for price and location, but try to be flexible with the rest of the particulars regarding your new home. When your broker says "I know you said you don't want to buy in Arlington, on a busy street but..." maybe you should take a look. You could end up falling in love with a home that you swore was “not your type”. I’ve seen it happen.
Check out all the available properties in Boston Metro West by visiting the Avenue 3 Property Search, you'll find all the info you need there!
Learn more about buying a home in Boston Metro West by downloading our Better Buyer Kit.
Download Free Home Buying Kit
Find tips on buying a home by downloading our very informative Better Buyer Kit.
Many think the quality of life is enjoyable in the town of Concord, MA. Here are just a few of the many reasons why there have been 13 pending sales in the last few weeks:
South Bridge Boat House, Concord MA. Rent kayaks or canoes and enjoy the sites along the Concord River. Also, you will have a great real estate tour from the river!
Millbrook Farm, Concord MA. A family run business, friendly, knowledgeable and always helpful!
Thinking you like the idea of a move to the town of Concord? You can start here by looking at all the current listings on the market in Concord: Avenue 3 Property Search Concord MA and soon you may find yourself shopping for your garden at Millbrook Farm!
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here are the pending sale numbers for all the towns we track weekly:
total number of offers accepted for all property categories 06.05.11 - 06.12.11
For community resources, trending topics or to search for homes click on the town name ...
First # under agreement for this week, second # "WIR" last week....
What do the above numbers mean? If you are a regular viewer of "Week in Review" the Boston and Metro West under agreement numbers remain relatively consistent week to week...Boston jumps up/down by 10% - 25% week to week. One or two towns in Metro West will jump up/down by 3 - 10 properties week to week. This is all good news for the above towns and cities.
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Total Number of Accepted Offers For All Property Categories Source: MLSPIN
If you follow our blogs or receive our newsletter "Week in Review", you are aware that Cambridge MA condos are out pacing the national real estate market statistics of "gloom and doom". Cambridge condos for year to date 2011: the days on market are less than 2010 and list and sale prices are increasing slightly over 2010.
With over 300+ condos on the Cambridge market and interest rates still below 5%, now may be a good time to start your real estate search.
A few new interesting properties that came on the Cambridge market this week include:
103 Fayerweather Street, Unit 1: $359,000 - 2 bdrm condo
380 Harvard Street, Unit 4: $575,000 - 2 bdrm condo
83 Thorndike Street: $1,1,50,000 - 9 room Victorian single family
To view all Cambridge MA real estate for sale, click here
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Have you been thinking about buying a condo in Cambridge but waiting for the prices to come down in hopes of a more affordable purchase? Well, we took a look at the May 2011 and May 2010 and didn't see a significant drop in the average sales price, in fact, it was up by $10,000!
How was the month of May, 2011 for Cambridge SOLD Condos?
May, 2011
68 condos sold
Average Sale Price: $487,928
Average List Price: $499,626
Average days on market: 68
And how it compares to 2010:
May, 2010
65 condos sold
Average Sale Price: $477,672
Average List Price: $488,898
Average days on market: 77
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And here are the PENDING SALES numbers for the towns & cities we
track weekly:
total number for all property categories 05.29.11 - 06.05.11
For community resources, trending topics or to search for homes click on the town name ...
First # under agreement for this week, second # "WIR" last week....
What do the above numbers mean? If you are a regular viewer of "Week in Review" the Boston and Metro West under agreement numbers remain relatively consistent week to week...Boston jumps up/down by 10% - 25% week to week. One or two towns in Metro West will jump up/down by 3 - 10 properties week to week. This is all good news for the above towns and cities.
Do you have a specific town or towns you would like to receive real estate related data on or would you like to receive the "pending sales" report weekly? Sign-up here for the Week in Review".
There are 10 new listings in Belmont, MA this week. Click on the addresses below for open house times and detailed information.
A few interesting Belmont, MA properties for this weekend include:
36 Becket Road, $679,000 single family
20 Gilmore Road, $849,000 single family
100 Lexington, Unit A8, $219,900, 1 bedroom condo
109 Hammond Road, Unit 1, $339,000, 2 bedroom condo
Not sure what property type or Belmont area is for you? Contact us to schedule a 30 minute meeting with one of our local agents. You may know the price range that is for you but what about the property type, neighborhood, appreciation history, or...
Stop by: Bertucci's Alewife Station, Cambridge: Avenue 3 agents, Rob Russell, Maria Reilly and John Reilly have an open forum/drop in question/answer every Monday night - 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Stop by for some pizza and answers to your real estate questions. Drop in for 5 minutes or 50 minutes? Informal and food!!!!
To search for all Belmont listings, click here.
Have a great weekend!
Belmont, MA Real Estate..."what is happening in the Belmont Mass single family market"
There have been 62 single family homes that have closed in Belmont over the past 6 months. The "interesting" fact about Belmont is that 15 of the 62 properties sold for over the asking price...all under $800,000. Some by a few thousand dollars but more between 3% - 8% over the list prices. That is 24% of the single family market going for over asking.
From conversations with many Belmont single family buyers we feel it is a number of factors that contributed to multiple offers for some Belmont homes.
- More buyers in the $500,000 - $800,000 price range coming back into the market - who have been putting off buying.
- Fear of interest rate hikes
- Late Winter / early Spring lack of inventory
- Sellers pricing properties to receive offers and
- Brokers doing a very good job giving sellers the "real" picture of their properties price range based on the selling numbers from 2010 and the usual factors of condition and location...
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BOTTOM LINE: it may be a good time to upgrade....
Click on the photo of the Underwood Pool to view all Belmont listings...
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total number of offers accepted for all property categories 05.22.11 - 05.29.11
For community resources, trending topics or to search for homes click on the town name ...
First # under agreement for this week, second # "WIR" last week....
What do the above numbers mean? If you are a regular viewer of "Week in Review" the Boston and Metro West under agreement numbers remain relatively consistent week to week...Boston jumps up/down by 10% - 25% week to week. One or two towns in Metro West will jump up/down by 3 - 10 properties week to week. This is all good news for the above towns and cities.
Do you have a specific town or towns you would like to receive real estate related data on or would you like to receive the "pending sales" report weekly? Sign-up here for the Week in Review".