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2011 

I have attempted to show some of the more outstanding Franklin, MA properties that are currently on the market through these Best Buy lists.  These homes may or may not be my listings, rather they are, in my opinion only, the best choices for the money... Here are two outstanding homes, both pric...
02/28/2011
Simple, affordable do-it-yourself projects such as cleaning and decluttering and just adding lighting can help increase a home's resale value, according to HomeGain's annual home improvement and staging survey. HomeGain, an online real estate marketing resource, surveyed nearly 600 real estate pr...
02/23/2011
Sales of single-family homes in Massachusetts were up in January when compared to the same month last year, good news according to two groups that track the market.  The Multiple Listing Service data shows that Franklin, MA real estate had similar trends. For January 2010, Franklin, Massachusetts...
02/22/2011
Most Franklin, MA buyers I meet have a secure job, deposit money saved and a general plan for their lives however sometimes a prospective home buyer will claim their plan to own for just a few years, sell and then rent. If there was a life lesson to be gained it is that the real estate market of ...
02/18/2011
Take the Stress Out of Home buying in Franklin, MABuying a Franklin, MA home should be fun, not stressful. As you look for your dream home in Franklin, keep in mind these tips for making the process as peaceful as possible.   1. Find a real estate agent who you connect with. Home buying is not on...
02/15/2011
The Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MAR) reported today that the number of Massachusetts single-family homes put under agreement in January was down 7.3 percent compared to the same time last year.  "Despite our general toughness as New Englanders, the significant snow in January kept buy...
02/10/2011
You've closed on your first home in Franklin, MA and the boxes are unpacked.  Once you have caught your breath you realize it is time for some low cost upgrades to the house.  Since the kitchen is the one room that gets used the most and is seen by most people on a regular basis, it usually becom...
02/09/2011
One of the things that Franklin, MA Realtors hear on a regular basis is that first time buyers are struggling to come up with enough down payment money to purchase their first home.  Sometimes buyers will even begin a home search then postpone it for a year or more so they can be better positione...
02/07/2011
When it comes to the tax benefits of renting vs. buying, the benefits of buying are many, while there are few or no tax benefits for renting. This simple fact has gotten renters motivated to take the plunge into homeownership. The tax benefits of buying a home include: Home mortgage interest dedu...
02/04/2011
Winter weather in Franklin, MA has been rather severe since November 2010 but how has that affected Franklin, MA real estate? The MLS PIN Multiple Listing Service data shows the following: November 2010-January 2011 34 sold single family homes $354,279 is the average list price $340,915 is the av...
02/02/2011
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