Another Satisfied Homebuyer: Congratulations to the New Owners of 162 River Street, Dedham, MA   Congratulations to my buyers who closed last Friday on the purchase of their first home in Dedham MA.     This young couple was looking for their first home and when they found a home in Dedham MA that they liked, they moved quickly.  They purchased a solid Colonial-style home with lots of space, solid bones and some great features.  Although quite liveable as is, their future updates will be sure to make this old home shine like new.   Buying your first house can be stressful however working with an experienced buyer agent helps to keep the stress level down.  Staying in constant communication with my buyers, their lender and the listing agent, we met our deadlines and closed on time.  They... 05/29/2012

In April of 2012 there were 11 homes that closed within the month for Dedham, MA. This was a decrease of 2 units as there were 9 homes that closed in April of 2011. The Average list price for the homes that closed in Dedham for April 2012 was $332,391 The Average list price for the homes that closed in Dedham for April of 2011 was $359,244 The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Dedham for April of 2012 was $320,218 The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Dedham for April of 2011 was $347,833 The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Dedham in April of 2012 was 96 days. The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Dedham in April of 2011 was 89 days.   22 homes went under agreement in Dedham, Massachusetts for the month of April. The average li... 05/02/2012

In March of 2012 there were 14 homes that closed within the month for Dedham, MA. This is an decrease of 3 homes as their were 17 homes that closed in March of 2011. The Average list price for the homes that closed in Dedham for March 2012 was $396,879 The Average list price for the homes that closed in Dedham for March of 2011 was $346,053 The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Dedham for March of 2012 was $383,393 The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Dedham for March of 2011 was $326,647 The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Dedham in March of 2012 was 103 days. The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Dedham in March of 2011 was 162 days.   19  homes went under agreement in Dedham, Massachusetts for the month of March. The averag... 04/06/2012

    QR codes haver not caught on as fast as many thought; however, with every new conference, summit, sales rally the use of QR codes in your business becomes more of the norm.  For example, many franchise companies will generate a QR code for each listing.  Further, smartphones outsold personal computers last year for the first time in history!   What does all this mean and where am I going with this?   Probably a good idea to be aware of this possibility:http://bit.ly/yH4kMy This article will explain more and what to be aware of in 2012 02/09/2012

In January of 2012 there were 15 homes that closed within the month for Dedham, MA. This was a increase of 7 units as there were 8 homes that closed in January of 2011. The Average list price for the homes that closed in Dedham for January 2012 was $329,400 The Average list price for the homes that closed in Dedham for January of 2011 was $385,637 The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Dedham for January of 2012 was $312,747 The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Dedham for January of 2011 was $369,438 The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Dedham in January of 2012 was 114 days. The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Dedham in January of 2011 was 197 days.   4  homes went under agreement in Dedham, Massachusetts for the month of Jan... 02/05/2012

21 Keys to a Happy Life “taken from my life experiences”      1)    Compliment three people every day…try to do this at each food setting… 2)    Watch a sunrise. 3)    Be the first to say "Hello." 4)    Live beneath your means. 5)    Treat everyone as you want to be treated. 6)    Never give up on anybody; miracles happen. 7)    Forget the Jones's. 8)    Remember someone's name. 9)    Pray not for things, but for wisdom and courage. 10)  Be tough-minded, but tender hearted. 11)  Be kinder than you have to be. 12)  Don't forget that a person's greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated. 13)  Keep your promises and promise only what you intend to keep…… J 14)  Learn to show cheerfulness even when you don't feel it. 15)  Remember that overnight success usually takes 15 years. 16)  Lea... 12/25/2011

Dedham, Mass. Real Estate - Week ending December 10, 2011 Here is a brief snapshot of the real estate market for single family homes in Dedham, Mass. (Source MLSPIN) Number of Homes on The Market 80 Average List Price $538,364 Average Market Time 138 Days Thinking of selling your home in Dedham, Mass. or other Norfolk County towns. Call or email me...I would welcome the opportunity to show you how my online marketing can get your home SOLD 12/09/2011

Dedham, Mass. Real Estate - Week ending November 26, 2011 Here is a brief snapshot of the real estate market for single family homes in Dedham, Mass. (Source MLSPIN) Number of Homes on The Market 88 Average List Price $530,419 Average Market Time 131 Days Thinking of selling your home in Dedham, Mass. or other Norfolk County towns. Call or email me...I would welcome the opportunity to show you how my online marketing can get your home SOLD! 11/30/2011

    The quiet morning hours are always a great time to reflect on the day beore and the day ahead....   Today, is a day to reflect on the year before...With Thanksgiving tomorrow I wanted to share my year with you in a personal way....   I wish you and your whole family a safe and wonderful Holiday and continued success to you all...   http://animoto.com/play/nmIctmiThDtaoTU6nt0IwA   Click above or copy and paste:  Safe to do so     Cordially-Jay 11/22/2011

A home inspector working in Dedham MA is required to perform a home inspection to the Massachusetts Home Inspector Standards of Practice. A copy of the standard will be provided to the client by the home inspector.The MA Home Inspector Standards of Practice is written for the professional home inspector. United Inspection Service has created some easy to read Consumer Information Sheets illustrating what is included and excluded in a Standard MA home inspection. Clear client communications (3c) are one of our core values. See the easy to read one page consumer information sheets for each of the systems in a MA Home Inspection.Visit the Dedham MA Home Inspection web page from United Inspection Service for some useful information about homes in Dedham MA and the Massachusetts Home Inspect... 11/15/2011

In October of 2011 there were 16 homes that closed within the month for Dedham, MA. there was no change as there were 16 homes that closed in October of 2010. The Average list price for the homes that closed in Dedham for October 2011 was $358,184 The Average list price for the homes that closed in Dedham for October of 2010 was $433,462 The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Dedham for October of 2011 was $322,918 The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Dedham for October of 2010 was $404,369 The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Dedham in October of 2011 was 123 days. The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Dedham in October of 2010 was 122days.   7 homes went under agreement in Dedham, Massachusetts for the month of October, 2011. ... 11/12/2011

Dedham, Mass. Real Estate - Week ending November 5, 2011 Here is a brief snapshot of the real estate market for single family homes in Dedham, Mass. (Source MLSPIN) Number of Homes on The Market 88 Average List Price $537,048 Average Market Time 128 Days Thinking of selling your home in Dedham, Mass. or other Norfolk County towns. Call or email me...I would welcome the opportunity to show you how my online marketing can get your home SOLD! 11/06/2011

Encouragement Corner.....   WHAT IS LIFE? Life is an Adventure ... Dare itLife is a Beauty ... Praise itLife is a Challenge ... Meet itLife is a Duty ... Perform itLife is a Love ... Enjoy itLife is a Tragedy ... Face itLife is a Struggle ... Fight itLife is a Promise ... Fulfill itLife is a Game ... Play itLife is a Gift ... Accept itLife is a Journey ... Complete itLife is a Mystery ... Unfold itLife is a Goal ... Achieve itLife is an Opportunity ... Take itLife is a Puzzle ... Solve itLife is a Song ... Sing itLife is a Sorrow ... Overcome itLife is a Spirit ... Realize it 10/31/2011

Dedham, Mass. Real Estate - Week ending October 22, 2011 Here is a brief snapshot of the real estate market for single family homes in Dedham, Mass. (Source MLSPIN) Number of Homes on The Market 87 Average List Price $479,371 Average Market Time 129 Days Thinking of selling your home in Dedham, Mass. or other Norfolk County towns. Call or email me...I would welcome the opportunity to show you how my online marketing can get your home SOLD! 10/24/2011

Dedham, Mass. Real Estate - Week ending October 8, 2011 Here is a brief snapshot of the real estate market for single family homes in Dedham, Mass. (Source MLSPIN) Number of Homes on The Market 95 Average List Price $487,136 Average Market Time 122 Days Thinking of selling your home in Dedham, Mass. or other Norfolk County towns. Call or email me...I would welcome the opportunity to show you how my online marketing can get your home SOLD! 10/12/2011

In September of 2011 there were 21 homes that closed within the month for Dedham, MA. this was a increase of 9 units as there were 12 homes that closed in September of 2010. The Average list price for the homes that closed in Dedham for September 2011 was $429,376 The Average list price for the homes that closed in Dedham for September of 2010 was $351,172 The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Dedham for September of 2011 was $413,762 The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Dedham for September of 2010 was $343,567 The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Dedham in September of 2011 was 107 days. The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Dedham in September of 2010 was 121 days.   16 homes went under agreement in Dedham, Massachusetts for... 10/02/2011

Dedham, Mass. Real Estate - Week ending September 17, 2011 Here is a brief snapshot of the real estate market for single family homes in Dedham, Mass. (Source MLSPIN) Number of Homes on The Market 103 Average List Price $490,749 Average Market Time 120 Days Thinking of selling your home in Dedham, Mass. or other Norfolk County towns. Call or email me...I would welcome the opportunity to show you how my online marketing can get your home SOLD! 09/20/2011

Dedham, Mass. Real Estate - Week ending September 10, 2011 Here is a brief snapshot of the real estate market for single family homes in Dedham, Mass. (Source MLSPIN) Number of Homes on The Market 94 Average List Price $503,353 Average Market Time 133 Days Thinking of selling your home in Dedham, Mass. or other Norfolk County towns. Call or email me...I would welcome the opportunity to show you how my online marketing can get your home SOLD! 09/13/2011

Dedham, Mass. Real Estate - Week ending September 3, 2011 Here is a brief snapshot of the real estate market for single family homes in Dedham, Mass. (Source MLSPIN) Number of Homes on The Market 92 Average List Price $502,672 Average Market Time 137 Days Thinking of selling your home in Dedham, Mass. or other Norfolk County towns. Call or email me...I would welcome the opportunity to show you how my online marketing can get your home SOLD! 09/07/2011

In August of 2011 there were 20 homes that closed within the month for Dedham, MA. this was a increase of 2 units as there were 18 homes that closed in August of 2010. The Average list price for the homes that closed in Dedham for August 2011 was $495,915 The Average list price for the homes that closed in Dedham for August of 2010 was $389,989 The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Dedham for August of 2011 was $476,050 The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Dedham for August of 2010 was $375,914 The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Dedham in August of 2011 was 107 days. The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Dedham in August of 2010 was 120 days.   21 homes went under agreement in Dedham, Massachusetts for the month of August, 20... 09/02/2011