Judy's Journal

Do you want to know what happened in the real estate market for single family homes and condominiums in Plymouth MA? Here is a brief overview of sales activity and inventory levels through December.Home Sales Data for Plymouth MA 02360 57 single family homes sold in Dec 2014 vs. 51 in Nov 2014 =...

Do you want to know what happened in the real estate market for single family homes and condominiums in Duxbury MA? Here is a brief overview of sales activity and inventory levels through December.Home Sales Data for Duxbury MA 02332 12 single family homes sold in Dec 2014 vs. 20 in Nov 2014 = 40...

Set back from the road, this home offers nice curb appeal with its expansive front and back yard covered with a nice mix of white pines and lovely deciduous trees. Make some summertime memories hosting outdoor barbecues because the possibilities for lawn games here are endless. This 4,256+/- squ...

Is there a shift coming to the real estate industry online? I'm not talking about the market in general, I'm talking about consumer access to online information for real estate listings. Zillow is about to experience significant changes in the very near future in relation to access to real estate...

  It's easy to search the internet and find information on properties for sale, but home sales are not readily available without some investigation. Even with investigation it can be difficult to get an accurate picture of actual sales, especially if there is new construction within the community...

In New England, when you think about the four seasons your first thought is probably not about real estate, unless you are planning to sell your home. In the Plymouth county area, there are four distinct seasons in real estate, but two of them are more popular with home sellers. Do you know whic...

I recenly wrote a post on local housing data and within the post, you can click on a link to sign up for a monthly housing newsletter in your town. This newsletter contains great information for both buyers and sellers, but I want to take a moment and focus on the selling side.Inside the newslett...

Home Selling Q&A - Do I have to wait 2 years before I sell? I have been asked this question before, but a recent inquiry made me realize that there may be other people that might be confused or unfamiliar with where the term 2 year rule came from and what it means.The 2 year rule pertains specifi...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! May your year be full of oohs and ahhs.   It's that time of year when people talk about resolving to change their ways in the year ahead. Many vow to exercise more, eat better, live a healthier lifestyle, quit smoking, etc. Any of these sound familiar? Diets are one of the most p...

  I'm feeling a bit like a kid in a candy store discovering all the fabulous tools that William Raveis Real Estate offers to me as a broker in their firm. The best part is that these tools translate into MAJOR benefits for my buyer and seller clients. For example, you can sign up for a monthly ho...