The spring market is definitely heating up in Medway.  There are currently 18 single family houses under agreement waiting to be sold.  That includes one that just went under agreement in the last 24 hours.  In addition to that there are 7 single family homes flagged to go under agreement.  With the exception of one of them, all of those homes have been on the market less than 30 days.  Two of those homes were on the market less than a week.  This tells us that serious buyers are closely watching the market and are acting quickly when the right house hits the market.  In addition, we are seeing a lot of activity from first time buyers who want to take advantage of the $8,000 First Time Home Buyers tax credit.  They want to make sure they find a home before the end of November 2009 deadl... 04/29/2009

Currently there are 67 single family homes on the market in Medway.  The houses have an average list price of $523,622 and an average market time of 190 days.  There are 9 properties available for $300,000 or less. On the upper end of the scale, there are 8 properties listing for $800,000 or more, four of which are new construction to be built.  There were four new properties that came on the market this week, one of which is already under agreement.  They range in value from 350,000 to $499,000 and they are found on Summerhill Road, Lakeshore Drive, Temple Street and Curtis Lane. Five single family homes went under agreement in the last week. One is a raised ranch on Lowering Street.  Another is a 9 room colonial on Kings Lane.  The third is the adorable colonial on Lover's Lane that w... 04/27/2009

MEDWAY Single Family Home Open Houses 1) Lot 17 Independence Lane - 11 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Colonial - $624,900 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM    2) 166R Holliston Street - 9 room, 4 bed, 2 full, 2 half bath Colonial - $482,900 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM    3) 1 Gorwin Drive - 8 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Ranch - $366,900 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM    4) 161 Lovering St - 10 room, 4 bed, 2 bath Raised Ranch - $395,900  - 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM   5) 1 Orchard Street - 9 room, 4 bed, 3 bath Split Entry - $399,900 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM    6) 46 Coffee Street - 9 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath Split Entry - $329,900 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM   7) 86 Winthrop St - 6 room, 3 bed, 1.5 bath Raised Ranch - $214,900 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM    8) 7 CURTIS LANE - 9 room, 4 bed, 3 bath Colonial - $469,900 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM   Condos The Con... 04/26/2009

UPDATE - No New Hours for Medway Schools In a previous blog post - http://activerain.com/blogsview/986945/New-Hours-for-Medway-Elementary-Schools - I wrote how the school board was going to change the start times for the elementary grades in September. The Milford Daily News is reporting that due to overwhelming parent feedback the school board has decided to hold off on changing the start times.  That means that school will begin in September with the same schedule as it has been maintaining.  Instead of changing the start times the school board will evaluate "reconfiguring where grades are housed." You can read the entire article at http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x428850886/Medway-school-start-time-change-on-hold   04/19/2009

Currently there are 67 single family homes on the market in Medway.  The houses have an average list price of $522,188 and an average market time of 184 days.  There are 12 properties available for $300,000 or less. On the upper end of the scale, there are 9 properties listing for $800,000 or more, four of which are new construction to be built.  There five new properties on the market this week.  They range in value from 214,900 to $595,000 and they are found on Winthrop St, Spruce Road, Franklin Creek Lane, Williams Street and Main Street. Two single family homes went under agreement in the last week. One is the foreclosed property on Summer Street that I mentioned would go quickly.  The other is a 4 bedroom, 7 room Cape on Fisher Street. Another property on Holliston Street was flagg... 04/19/2009

The Medway Recycle Center is a real recycle center in every sense of the word.  Each year, besides the usual trash items, they take your leaves and branches and other dead vegatation and they recycle it.  The Medway Recycle Center turns your leaves into compost.  The compost in turn becomes rich soil full of nutrients.  That soil is available to Medway residents free of charge.  The next time you need some soil for starting your seeds, to enrich some poor soil or even for potting plants - think of the Medway Recycle Center before you head off to the local hardware store.  But when you go be sure to bring your own bucket and shovel.  Those items will not be provided for you.  Also be sure to double check their hours of operation. The current hours of operation (Summer season) are:Wednesd... 04/18/2009

MEDWAY Single Family Home Open Houses 1) 70 Winthrop St - 8 room, 3 bed, 2 bath Ranch - $299,000  - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM   2) 5 Guernsey Street - 8 room, 3 bed, 2 bath Colonial - $319,000 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM    3) 33 North Street - 10 room, 3 bed, 3 bath Colonial  - $329,000 - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM    4) 11 Williams Street - 9 room, 4 bed, 1.5 bath Colonial - $344,900 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM    5) 1 Orchard Street - 9 room, 4 bed, 3 bath Split Entry - $399,900 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM    6) 6 Kimberly Dr. - 8 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Colonial - $429,000 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM    7) 22 Spruce Road - 10 room, 5 bed, 2.5 bath Colonial - $429,900 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM    8) 14 Legion Avenue - 8 room, 4 bed, 2 full, 2 half bath Cape - $449,900 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM    9) 123 Winthrop St - 9 room, 4 bed, ... 04/18/2009

This past Saturday morning I sent an email to my contacts in Medway letting them know about a high end house that recently went under agreement very quickly in a popular neighborhoood. I also notified them about a brand new listing - a foreclosure - that would not be on the market long.  I want to announce that just 5 days later that particular house is already under agreement. My job as a real estate agent is to know the market. By knowing the market I can make judgement calls about properties that can help you as buyers make decisions that will be in your financial best interest. How do I know the market? First, I make it my business to know every house in Medway and Millis.  I start with my local agency, Prudential Page Realty.  I make sure I see every house in my area that they have... 04/16/2009

Currently there are 63 single family homes on the market in Medway.  The houses have an average list price of $523,683 and an average market time of 188 days.  There are 10 properties available for $300,000 or less. On the upper end of the scale, there are 9 properties listing for $800,000 or more, four of which are new construction to be built.  There two new properties on the market this week.  The first is a 5 room, 3 bedroom split on Summer Street for $179,000.  It is a foreclosed property listed way below assessed value.  Expect it to go under agreement quickly.  The other is a lovely property on Lovers Lane that is back on the market after being taken off for a few months. One single family home went under agreement in the last week. It is a 3 bedroom, 6 room colonial on River Str... 04/13/2009

This Sunday, April 12, 2009 is Easter Sunday.  There won't be any open houses this weekend.  The weather for Sunday is forecasted to be sunny with a high of 47 F.   So kick back and enjoy the day with family and looking at houses online at http://www.prudentialpage.com  If you see any you are interested in send me an email and we'll schedule an appointment for you to go see it. Happy Easter! Marian Pierre-LouisRealtorPrudential Page Realty(508) 254-3417     04/10/2009

Currently there are 63 single family homes on the market in Medway.  The houses have an average list price of $524,144 and an average market time of 194 days.  There are 10 properties available for $300,000 or less. On the upper end of the scale, there are 9 properties listing for $800,000 or more, four of which are new construction to be built.  There are 8 new properties on the market this week, not including a property that just re-entered the market after being taken off in February.  The first is a 9 room 4 bedroom 2.5 bath colonial on Kings Lane.  The next is a 9 room, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath split entry on Coffee Street. Another is an 8 room 4 bedroom colonial on popular Kimberly Drive.  There is an 8 room 3 bed 2 bath colonial on Guernsey Street for $319,000.  There is a 9 room 4 be... 04/05/2009

Things are heating up in Medway, Massachusetts!  11 new properties (8 single family homes and 3 condos) have come on the market in the last 7 days!  That's a great sign.  That means more houses to choose from in your house search.  The home prices strike a broad range as well from as low as $259,900 for a split on Lovering Street to $800,000 for a beautiful colonial on Broken Tree Road.  If you have any doubt that the market is starting to turn consider this: 1) house prices are at an all time low 2) interest rates are at an all time low 3) the first time home buyer credit puts $8,000 in the pocket of qualified buyers The smart buyers have responded and are entering the market before the deals disappear.  If you try to  time the market you might miss it completely.  Get out and see some... 04/03/2009

MEDWAY Single Family Home Open Houses 1) 33 North Street - 10 room, 3 bed, 3 bath Antique - $329,000 - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM    2) 36 Gorwin Dr - 7 room, 3 bed, 1 bath Contemporary - $273,500 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM   3) 10 River Street - 6 room, 3 bed, 2 bath Colonial - $199,000 - 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM    4) 5 Guernsey Street - 8 room, 3 bed, 2 bath Colonial - $319,000 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM   5) 12 Kings Lane - 9 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Colonial - $499,000 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM    6) 14 Legion Avenue - 8 room, 4 bed, 2 full, 2 half bath Cape - $449,900 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM    7) 5 Iarussi Way - 13 room, 4 bed, 3.5 bath Colonial - $799,900 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM   8) 6 Kimberly Dr. - 8 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Colonial - $439,000 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM    9) lot 1 Summer street - 9 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath... 04/03/2009

The spring market is in full swing!  There are lots of open houses this weekend.  The weather is forecasted to be partly cloudy with a high of 52F.  So get out and see some houses! MEDWAY Single Family Home Open Houses 1) 33 North Street - 10 room, 3 bed, 3 bath Antique - $329,000 - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM     2) 6 Cottage Street - 7 room, 3 bed, 1 bath Colonial - $264,900 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM      3) 13 Fisher Street - 9 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Colonial -  $450,000 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM    4) 14 Legion Avenue - 8 room, 4 bed, 2 full, 2 half bath Cape - $449,900 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM   5) 5 Iarussi Way - 13 room, 4 bed, 3.5 bath Colonial - $799,900 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM      6) Lot 17 Independence Lane - 11 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Colonial - $624,900 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM      7) 10 Broad Acres ... 03/21/2009

Fall 2009 will bring new changes to the Medway Elementary Schools which include Burke School, McGovern School and Memorial School.  The Medway School system has announced new start and end times for the schools. The start and end times will be adjusted as follows:New Elementary School Start/End TimesBeginning with the 2009-2010 School YearChanges will be for Burke School Pre-K classes only, McGovern School and Memorial School.Burke SchoolPre-K AM ClassCurrent start/end time: 8:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.New Start/End Time for 2009-2010: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Burke SchoolPre-K PM ClassCurrent start/end time: 12:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.New Start/End Time for 2009-2010: 12:30 to 3:00 p.m.McGovern SchoolGrades 1 and 2Current start/end time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.New Start/End Time for 2009-2010: 8:3... 03/16/2009

Currently there are 58 single family homes on the market in Medway.  That's the same overall total as last week though there has been movement in the market.  The houses have an average list price of $535,395 and an average market time of 215 days.  There are 10 properties available for $300,000 or less. On the upper end of the scale, there are 9 properties listing for $800,000 or more, four of which are new construction to be built.  There are 4 new properties on the market this week, two of which had been on the market last fall.  The first is a 14 room 4 bedroom 4.5 bath colonial on Daffodil Lane built in 2004.  The next is a 7 room, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath colonial on Holliston Street. Another is a 7 room 3 bedroom colonial on Fisher Street.  The last is an 11 room 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath c... 03/15/2009

MEDWAY Single Family Home Open Houses 1) 6 Cottage St - 7 room, 3 bed, 1 bath Colonial - $264,900 - 12:00 PM to 2:00pm 2) 14 Legion Avenue - 8 room, 4 bed, 2 full, 2 half bath Cape - $449,900 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM 3) 14 Broad Acres Farm Road - 8 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Colonial - $699,000 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM   4) 30 Broad Acres Farm Rd - 9 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Colonial - $699,000 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM  5) 10 Broad Acres Farm Rd - 10 room, 4 bed, 3.5 bath Colonial- $689,900 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM 6) lot 1 Summer Street - 9 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Colonial - $499,900 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM   7) 123 Winthrop St - 9 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Colonial - $469,000 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM    Condos The only condos with open houses this weekend in Medway are the Pine Ridge Conods on Pine Ridge Drive.  They ... 03/15/2009

Currently there are 58 single family homes on the market in Medway.  That's one less than the last week.  The houses have an average list price of $504,566 and an average market time of 214 days.  There are 13 properties available for $300,000 or less. On the upper end of the scale, there are 8 properties listing for $800,000 or more, three of which are new construction to be built.  There is one new singe family  property on the market this week.  It is a 10 room, 4 bath colonial built in 1981 on Fisher Terrace.  At 3458 square feet with 1.6 acres it offers a lot of living space. One single family home went under agreement in the last week. It was the higher priced of the two properties recently listed on Skyline Drive. It was on the market only 31 days. Two other properties came off t... 03/08/2009

MEDWAY Single Family Home Open Houses 1) 4 Beatrice Lane - 8 room, 3 bed, 1 bath Raised Ranch - $279,900 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM   2) 5 Iarussi Way - 13 room, 4 bed, 3.5 bath Colonial - $824,900 - 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM       3) 30 Norfolk Avenue - 8 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath Cape - $484,900  - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM        4) 30 Broad Acres Farm Rd - 9 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Colonial - $699,000 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM         5) 3 Fisher Terrace - 10 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Colonial - $519,900 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM     6) Lot 17 Independence Lane - 11 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Colonial - $649,900 -  1:00 PM to 3:00 PM      7) lot 1 Summer Street - 9 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Colonial - $499,900 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM         Condos 1) 14-R Sanford Street U:71 - 6 room, 3 bed, 2 bath Townhouse - $224,900 - 2:00 PM t... 03/07/2009

As I hinted at in my last report a number of houses sold in the last seven days.  I'm going to spend a little time recapping sales year to date for the start of this report.  In the last week 5 houses have sold in Medway.  The first was the property at 189 Main Street.  This is an antique that is known as the old tannery. It is a 3 bedroom, 1632 sq. ft. home that sold for $160,000.  The next house to sell was 3 Country Lane, a 3 bedroom ranch which sold for $223,000.  It sold after being on the market just 38 days.  The 3rd property was a 4 bedroom, 10 room, 3200 sq. ft. 1-year young colonial on Wild Turkey Run Road.  This was custom built by the builder for the builder.  It sold for $597,000.   The next property was another 1-year young, 4 bedroom, 13 room colonial on Stable Way.  It s... 03/02/2009