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2013 

How Low Will the Boston Area Listings Go? Okay, so I realize that today is the first day of school in many greater Boston communities.  I know that thoughts have been focused on getting vacations squeezed in, shopping for backpacks, clothes and supplies but this shortage of homes is just ridiculo...
08/27/2013
Have You Heard of the Franklin Food Pantry? I have lived in Franklin, MA since 1983 and only became aware of the Franklin Food Pantry just two years ago when I saw an article about a phone-a-thon to benefit the pantry.  I really didn't know just how great the need for assistance could be in our m...
08/18/2013
My Buyers Informed Me That They Will Not Engage in Bidding Wars   So you've found the right Boston area home, it has all the features you want, the price seems right, and it is in the  neighborhood you want. Suddenly you find out there are multiple offers coming in on "your perfect home."  What d...
08/15/2013
As a longtime Franklin, MA Realtor, meeting many out of state clients over the years has taught me that Massachusetts has its own real estate language. If you are in the market to buy or sell a home in the Franklin, MA area here are some terms you will want to   be familiar with. Asking Price–thi...
08/13/2013
Another Happy Family Just Moved to Franklin, MA 149 Hillside Road, Franklin, Massachusetts is the new home for this family!  This awesome, totally renovated Victorian with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, gas heat and cathedral ceiling great room overlooking the in-ground pool was listed at $400,000. After...
08/12/2013
Below is a post that I wrote back in 2011 but wanted to mention the latest Franklin, MA accolade.  The town of Franklin, MA was recently noted again as one of the nation's safest towns.  In fact, Neighborhood Scout reports that only 5% of towns are safer than Franklin, Massachusetts!   Way to go,...
08/08/2013
Franklin, MA Real Estate  showed great strength this summer 2013 with 22 closed sales for the month of July!  Homes remained on the market for a very short 49 days until closing and sold on average within 1% from the asking price.  This can be attributed to the shortage of available homes in the ...
08/05/2013
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