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Medfield, MA Home Prices Surge in August, up 6.8% in 2015

Oct 4, 2015 9:20:40 AM

The median price of a single-family home in Medfield, Massachusetts jumped 42.3 in August 2015 to 754,000 compared with $529,900 in August 2014, according to data compiled by the Massachusetts Association of Realtors.

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Topics: Real Estate Market, Community Information, Massachusetts Home Prices, Medfield MA

Quincy, MA Real Estate and Community Guide

Oct 2, 2015 8:11:50 AM

Quincy, Massachusetts is a coastal city located immediately south of Boston in Norfolk County. If the name sounds familiar, that’s because it is. The city is the birthplace of U.S. Presidents John Quincy Adams and his dad, John Adams, thus it bears the nickname, "The City of Presidents." First settled in 1625, Quincy was once part of neighboring town Braintree. Quincy also borders Milton, Weymouth, Randolph, and Hull.

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Topics: Community Information, Massachusetts Relocation, Quincy MA

Three Tips Before You Move to Massachusetts

Oct 1, 2015 7:26:57 PM

While researching houses for your Massachusetts relocation it is also a good idea to get information on cost of living, moving expenses and school districts.  Cost of living varies greatly from state to state and even from one city or town to another. It is in your best interest to find out realistically what cities and towns you can afford to live in.  Moving expenses need to be taken into consideration while you are looking for a place to live as well. Even if your company provides you with a relocation package, moving expenses can escalate quickly. Many people assume to only look at school districts, if they have children or are expecting. Living in an area of a desirable school district is beneficial for many reasons, including resale value of your home and possibly more desirable neighborhoods.

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Topics: Massachusetts Relocation, Boston Relocation

Listen to the Latest Massachusetts Real Estate Market Report

Sep 30, 2015 10:30:54 PM

The following audio is about the latest Massachusetts real estate market data through August 2015 released by the Massachusetts Association of Realtors on September 29, 2015. Rich Rosa, co-founder and co-owner of Buyers Brokers Only, LLC, discussed the Greater Boston Area real estate market on Boston Herald Radio the same day the data was released.

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Topics: Real Estate Market, Condominium, Massachusetts Association of Realtors, The Warren Group

Randolph, MA Home Sales, Prices Increase in July 2015

Sep 29, 2015 6:00:00 AM

T he median price and closed sales of single-family homes in Randolph, Massachusetts increased in July 2015, according to the Massachusetts Association of Realtors. 

The median price of a single-family house in July increased 13.7 percent to $295,000 compared to $259,500 in July 2014. Homebuyers on average paid 98.6 percent of the original list price.

Home sales in July increased 36.4 percent to 45 from 33 sales in July 2014. Pending sales – homes under agreement that have yet to close – increased 38.5 percent to 36 from 26 pending sales in July 2014.

Through July the median price of a single-family home in Randolph increased 7.8 percent to $274,750 compared with $254,950 during the same seven-month period in 2014. Homebuyers paid on average 96.5 percent of the original list price.

Home sales from January through July increased 8.2 percent to 158 from 146 sales during the same time frame in 2014. Pending sales increased to 187 through July, a 22.2 percent increase from 153 sales during the same period last year.

Randolph single-family real estate inventory decreased in July. There were 70 homes on the market in July 2014, but only 47 available homes this past July. The months supply of inventory declined 30 percent to 2.1 months from 3.0 months in July 2014. New listings increased from 26 to 36.

There were five condominiums sold in Randolph in both July 2014 and July 2015. The median price in July was $229,000, a 27.2 percent increase from $180,000 in July 2014. Homebuyers paid on average 102.6 percent of the original list price.

Through July the median condo price increased 64.5 percent to $213,900. Homebuyers paid 99.2 percent of the original list price during the same period. There were 31 condo units sold the first seven months of 2015, two less than the previous year.

Condominium inventory increased to 14 units from 10 units in July 2014. Months supply of inventory increased from 2.4 months in July 2014 to 3.1 months. New listings increased to seven from two in July 2014.
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Topics: Real Estate Market, Community Information, Massachusetts Home Prices, Randolph MA

Franklin, MA Home Prices Down Through July 2015

Sep 28, 2015 8:12:35 AM

Through the first seven months of 2015, the median price of a single-family home in Franklin, Massachusetts declined 4.6 percent to $404,500 compared to $424,000 during the same time frame in 2014, according to the Massachusetts Association of Realtors. 

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Topics: Real Estate Market, Community Information, Massachusetts Home Prices, Franklin MA

Rockland, MA Home Prices Flat Through July 2015

Sep 25, 2015 12:24:40 PM

The median price of a single-family home in Rockland, Massachusetts increased less than 1 percent through the first seven months of 2015, according to the Massachusetts Association of Realtors. 

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Topics: Real Estate Market, Community Information, Massachusetts Home Prices, Rockland MA

Haverhill, MA Home Prices, Sales Up in July 2015

Sep 24, 2015 6:59:19 PM

The median price of a single-family home in Haverhill, Massachusetts increased 5.2 percent in July to $305,000 compared to $290,000 in July 2014, according to data compiled by the Massachusetts Association of Realtors. 

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Topics: Real Estate Market, Community Information, Massachusetts Home Prices, Haverhill MA

Home Buyers Relocation Guide to Commuting in Boston

Sep 21, 2015 5:20:11 PM

Boston is frequently listed as one of the city's in the U.S. with the worst traffic and toughest commute, but there are several commuting alternatives to consider other than driving solo into the city. The Greater Boston area has one of the most sophisticated public transportation systems in the country, so home buyers relocating to the area don't need to panic about commuting to work.

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Topics: Real Estate Misc., Massachusetts Relocation, Boston Relocation

Plymouth, MA Home Sales Up 23% in July 2015

Sep 10, 2015 1:26:37 PM

The number of single-family homes sold in Plymouth, Massachusetts in July increased 22.7 percent to 92 compared to 75 homes sold in July 2014, according to data compiled by the Massachusetts Association of Realtors. 

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Topics: Real Estate Market, Community Information, Massachusetts Home Prices, Plymouth MA

Greater Boston Area Real Estate Radio

Sep 8, 2015 7:04:52 PM

The following audio (set to video) is from an interview on June 4, 2015 on Boston Herald Radio's The Money Show with host Rick Shaffer. Rick Shaffer has hosted The Money Show on various Boston area radio stations for more than 20 years. Buyers Brokers Only, LLC's co-founder and co-owner Rich Rosa discussed the history of Buyers Brokers Only, LLC; the difference between a designated buyer agent and an exclusive buyer agent; the Greater Boston Area real estate market; the importance of retaining a real estate attorney; the pitfalls of attending open houses without a buyer agent and other home-buying tips. Listen to all of Rich's appearances on Boston Herald Radio 

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Topics: Real Estate Market, Home-buying Tips, Real Estate Law, Video

Massachusetts Foreclosure Activity Increases in July 2015

Sep 3, 2015 7:55:37 AM

Although both the number of foreclosure petitions and foreclosure deeds recorded in Massachusetts increased in July, the foreclosure crisis is a thing of the past.

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Topics: Real Estate Market, Foreclosure News, The Warren Group

   

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