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By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty, Good to Know
(BHHS Verani Realty)
483 Shirley Street, Winthrop, MA For Sale Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Brochure $ Click for current price1 BEDROOMS | 1 (1 full ) BATHROOMS | 690.0 SQUARE FEET Follow This Home! Nashua, NH Real Estate Hollis, NH Real Estate Brookline, NH Real Estate Hudson, NH Real Estate Merrimack, NH Real Estate Mason, NH Real Estate Presented By: Susan Perkins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty 888-723-0306   Schedule a Showing/Request Info Property Description Enjoy the ocean breeze from this sunny first floor unit. Located so close to the city and steps away from the beach, marina, golf course and public transportation. This Condo features hardwood floors, high ceilings, spacious kitchen, updated kitchen and bath. Condo fee includes heat, and hot water! Off street parki...
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By Susan Doig
(Charlesgate. Realty Group)
I recently sold this home in Winthrop. It was an estate sale and the same family had lived in the house for 2 generations. When meeting with the sellers of this house I offered to do some light staging. I knew this was a quality house with a lot of potential but wanted to make it easy for buyers to see this as well. I couldn’t and didn’t try to hide that this house needed work. Just made it easy for potential buyers to see with a little love this house could be a home. First Step was to have a clean out of the house. I didn’t want to keep a lot of items so went through the house with yellow sticky notes and put them on anything I wanted to keep. Once the clean out was done I had a professional cleaner come in. Several people commented how clean the house was. It matters! Next I went aro...
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By Susan Doig
(Charlesgate. Realty Group)
Not every real estate transaction is simple. Though many move forward without a hiccup there are a few memorable instances where this was not the case. Buying or Selling a home is a huge deal and emotions can run high. There are two sides to every story. Often the problem arises when a buyer feels they are making reasonable requests and a seller feels they have given in to too may of these requests. Who's right? The answer usually lies somewhere in the middle.  A good agent doesn't get into the he said, she said but redirects their client and keeps them focused. When working with a buyer and things start to go off track I remind them to keep their eye on the prize.  The Seller Does not Come With the House!
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By Susan Doig
(Charlesgate. Realty Group)
Discover Winthrop: How’s the Restaurant Scene?                   Watch the interview with Jim Costin Of Belle Isle Seafood here. Winthrop is a seaside community located just outside of Boston. It is located on a peninsula 1.6 square miles in size. For such a relatively small community we have an abundance of restaurant choices. What is the restaurant scene like? Wanting to share our great restaurants I asked for the assistance of Anders Nilsson. Anders is a lender with Mortgage Masters. If you follow Anders on Facebook you will also note that he is a foodie and a chef in his own right. A few years back he was written up in the Boston Globe for his culinary abilities. So who better to ask along to visit and review a few restaurants? Here is a picture of Anders dogs Gracie and Lulu. They ...
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Why Winthrop? Winthrop Photographer of the Week John Gambardella Why Winthrop? A picture is truly worth a thousand words. Please enjoy these beautiful photographs of Winthrop by the Sea. John Gambardella is a Local amateur photographer. Have questions about living in Winthrop? Connect with me. I love to talk about Winthrop! About these ad SHARE THIS:    
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By Susan Doig
(Charlesgate. Realty Group)
I recently met with Rob Pisani owner of Paesan’s Restaurant in Winthrop. My assistant was Anders Nilsson, mortgage lender, foodie and friend.               Watch the interview here. Rob of course made sure we were over fed. We enjoyed calamari, buffalo flat bread and chicken cutlet. Everything was exceptional but Anders and I both agreed that the buffalo flat bread was our favorite if for no other reason than it was different. Shout out to Michael, our waiter, as we he was so pleasant and helpful. I was tempted to call this article “A Simple Twist of Fate”.  Rob’s story is interesting and one of following your destiny. His mother was in the restaurant industry and Rob was helping out at the restaurant in Faneuil Hall when he was a young boy. The restaurant was 2 levels and Rob was helpi...
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By Jim Mushinsky
(Centsable Inspection)
A Winthrop MA home buyer should receive a brochure, Home Inspectors Facts for Consumers Sheet, at the time of the signing of the first written contract to purchase from the Seller or Seller's agent. Since MA Home Inspector licensing in 2001, a consumer must have a signed exclusive buyer's agent agreement with a Real Estate Broker or Salesperson before the Real Estate Broker or Salesperson can refer a home inspector. Without a signed exclusive buyer's agent agreement, the Real Estate Broker or Salesperson may only refer the buyer to the list of all MA Home Inspectors from the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Home Inspectors. Finding your Winthrop MA Home Inspector from the list of all MA home inspectors can be quite a challenge. An internet search for "Winthrop MA Home Inspection" ...
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By Jim Mushinsky
(Centsable Inspection)
A home buyer in Winthrop MA should receive a brochure, Home Inspectors Facts for Consumers Sheet, at the time of the signing of the first written contract to purchase. A standard Massachusetts home inspection is a visual examination of the physical structure and major interior systems of a residential building consisting of one to four dwelling units. It should be understood that there are certain risks inherent in the purchase of property and a home inspection is inherently limited in its scope and depth. The information gained from home inspection conforming to the Massachusetts Home Inspector Standards of Practice may reduce some of those risks, but the home inspection is not intended to provide the client with protection from all of the risks involved. Visit the Winthrop MA Home Ins...
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By Robert Nichols, Boston Real Estate Expert!
(Boston Trust Realty Group)
Winthrop Massachusetts Foreclosure Report June 2011 According to Realty Trac, Inc. There were 6 foreclosure filings in Winthrop Massachusetts in June of 2011. That works out to be 1 in every 1,401 homes and represents a 50% increase over May 2011. While this may be better than the national average, a 50% increase is very alarming. The increasing number of foreclosure filings are further evidence that the housing crisis is not over. From my understanding the Banks and The Department of Housing and Urban Development have all agreed that 2011 will be the year they push through with most of the pending foreclosures that have been held up due to title issues, faulty assignments and moratoriums. Many economists believe that the best way to deal with this problem is to get through it as quickl...
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By Robert Nichols, Boston Real Estate Expert!
(Boston Trust Realty Group)
Winthrop Massachusetts Foreclosure Report May 2011 According to Realty Trac, Inc. There were 7 foreclosure filings in Winthrop Massachusetts in May of 2011. That works out to be 1 in every 1,201 homes and represents a 33% decrease over April 2011. Although a decrease is a good sign, it may only be temporary . From my understanding the Banks and The Department of Housing and Urban Development have all agreed that 2011 will be the year they push through with most of the pending foreclosures that have been held up due to title issues, faulty assignments and moratoriums. Many economists believe that the best way to deal with this problem is to get through it as quickly as possible. Sellers who are facing foreclosure have two primary options. If they desire to save their homes they can appl...
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By Ryan Covino
(Northeast RealtyPartners)
Nothing to do but unpack! This lovely open floor plan condo has 2 large bedrooms, 1 bath AND laundry room in the unit! Step onto your covered porch, grill and enjoy Awesome Water Views! Hardwood floors throughout the Living, Dining and Hallway. Wall to wall carpets in the bedrooms. Master has walk in/through closet that must be seen! A fully applianced kitchen opens up to the living and dining rooms. Wonderful natural light compliments this move in ready unit! 49 Sagamore Ave #2A Winthrop, MA 02152 2 Bedroom Winthrop Condo with Water Views! Home Photo Gallery Virtual Tour Property Map Payment Info Request Showing Contact Me Ryan Covino Price : $206,000 Bedrooms : 2 Bathrooms : 1 Square Foot : 1,079 County : Suffolk Property Type : Condo or Townhouse Year Built : 1900 MLS Number : 71215...
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By Ryan Covino
(Northeast RealtyPartners)
You have been looking for it! An affordably priced TWO Bedroom Condo in Winthrop with Water Views This lovely open floor plan condo has 2 large bedrooms, 1 bath AND laundry room in the unit! Step onto your covered porch, grill and enjoy Awesome Ocean Views! Hardwood floors throughout the Living, Dining and Hallway. Wall to wall carpets in the bedrooms. Master has walk in/through closet that must be seen! A fully applianced kitchen opens up to the living and dining rooms. Wonderful natural light compliments this move in ready unit! Come get close to the beach 49 Sagamore Ave #2A Wintrop, MA 02152 2 Bedroom Winthrop Condo with Water Views! Home Photo Gallery Virtual Tour Property Map Payment Info Request Showing Contact Me Ryan Covino Price : $206,000 Bedrooms : 2 Bathrooms : 1 Square Foo...
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By Susan Doig
(Centre Realty Group)
  Winthrop by the Sea Homes. Below you will see my girls enjoying some free swim after their lesson at the Garfield School in Revere. The lesson runs for an hour and the children are put into small groups according to their swimming abilities. For more information www.revereaqatics.com If you are looking for information on local activities for children I can be reached at 617-504-4381. Could anyone please explain why I see my girls in bathing caps and think future surgeons? I'll save that for another blog!      Susan Winthropbytheseahomes.com
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By Susan Doig
(Centre Realty Group)
If you are looking for a great activity for your children this winter try Susie's Yoga Class. It is great fun for the children!   Hi Everyone, Here is the schedule for weekly classes starting the week of January 3rd:   Child's Pose Yoga   Monday   3:00-4:00    1st grade-3rd grade    Monday   4:15-5:15    4th grade-6th grade    Thursday 3:30-4:30    1st grade-3rd grade   Thursday 5:00-6:00    Preschool-Kindergarten (Preschool minimum age=4)   Classes will run in 6 week sessions   At this time, classes will be located at the Point Shirley Association Building in Winthrop.   6 week session=$55 If there is space available, your child may drop in for $12 to try the class (Each child is only allowed 2 drop ins per 6-week session)   Sibling sale: If you are signing up more than one of your chi...
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By Susan Doig
(Centre Realty Group)
Winthrop by the Sea Homes. One of my favorite events is coming up... A Taste of Winthrop. This is a great social event. Wonderful opportunity to try a lot of different types of food and to socialize. There are big tables to sit at or stand up smaller tables throughout the room. It is fun to get a plate of food and make your way around the room from table to table!  Just another reminder of all the truly great restaurants we have in and around Winthrop! Details below courtesy of the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce: Taste of Winthrop September 15      Over 30 of the area's finest eating establishments will be participating in the 5th annual "Taste of Winthrop" on Wednesday, September 15 at the Winthrop Yacht Club. This food extravaganza is put on by the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce and will ...
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By Susan Doig
(Centre Realty Group)
I am so excited to be taking the new ferry from Winthrop to Boston tomorrow. I was a little confused as I was finding 2 different schedules in different places. It seems the schedule will change on Monday August 16. They are adding an 11:30 a.m. departure from Winthrop to Boston! Great for spending a little free time in Boston. Details are below. I hope this helps with any confusion regarding the Winthrop to Boston Ferry!     Winthrop Ferry Service NEW SCHEDULE      Commuter ferry service between Winthrop and Rowe's Wharf is now underway by Boston Harbor Cruises!  The trial period runs through the end of October.      Trip time is 25 minutes with service provided by Boston Harbor Cruises with capacity of 149 passengers.  Free parking at the Town Pier, 707 Shirley Street.  Rates (one way...
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Winthrop by the Sea homes. Winthrop Restaurant Week is coming up! What a great opportunity to try our some of our fantastic local restaurants. Having eaten at all of these restaurants, you can not go wrong.    Winthrop Restaurant Week August 15-20 & 22-27      For just $20.10, diners will enjoy three-course dinner specials at Winthrop's finest restaurants during the 2010 "Restaurant Week" running Sunday through Friday, August 15-20 and then again August 22-27.     Restaurant Week is a good time to try new restaurants and visit old favorites. The three-course prix fixe dinners include an appetizer, entrée, and dessert. This cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion and does not include tax, gratuity, or beverages.      This is the perfect opportunity to get a taste of what Win...
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By Susan Doig
(Centre Realty Group)
  Winthrop, MA Real Estate, Winthrop by the Sea homes. How's the market?   From July 8, 2010 to August 8, 2010 there were 13 total sales in Winthrop, MA. From July 8, 2009 to August 8, 2009 there were 13 total sales in Winthrop, MA. July to August 2010 breakdown: 5 single family homes sold with an average list price of $358,56; Average sale price of $340,850; average days on market 102.40. 5 Condos sold with an average list price of $243,740; Average sale price of $233,580;Average days on market 112.60. 3 Multi-family homes sold with an average list price of $379,633; Average sale price of $233,580; Average days on market 90.67.   July to August 2009 breakdown: 4 Single families sold with an Average list price of $298,225; Average sale price of $272,125; Average days on market 60. 7 Con...
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By Susan Doig
(Centre Realty Group)
Winthrop by the Sea homes event. This is a really fun Chamber event. "Fineline" is a great local band. This promises to be a tremendous event. Seems to be all about the water lately. Winthrop by the Sea!     Details below courtesy of the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce.       Sunset Cruise August 10      Enjoy a relaxing and fun night out on the water.  The Chamber's annual Sunset Cruise on Boston Harbor will be Tuesday, August 10.  Boarding is at 6:30 pm, returning at 9:30 from the Town Pier at the Public Landing, 651 Shirley Street.  Parking is free and secure.  Entertainment will be provided onboard by the John & Lori Wadkins band "FineLine", playing everyone's favorites.  Tickets are $30 each and include a light buffet by Famolare's Caterers.  Call 617-846-9898 ... don't miss the boat...
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    Winthrop by the Sea ferry from Winthrop Ma to Boston. The long awaited ferry service has started! Well at least the trial run is on it's way. This picture was taken from the Winthrop Yacht Club. Come down and try out the ferry. Details courtesy of the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce below. Winthrop by the Sea ferry from Winthrop to Boston!      FREE demonstration of the new Winthrop Ferry service this Thursday and Friday, July 29 and 30.  Morning Schedule: Departs Winthrop 6:00, 7:00, 8:00; Departs Rowe's Wharf 6:30, 7:30.  Evening Schedule: Departs Rowe's Wharf 5:30, 6:30, 7:30; Departs Winthrop 6:00, 7:00.  Regular service commences Monday, August 2: adults $6, seniors/children/disabled $3 (one-way).  Parking is free.  For details go to: www.town.winthrop.ma.us. Susan www.winthropbyt...
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