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4 Massachusetts Communities Where Home Prices Dropped in July 2022

Sep 2, 2022 1:24:29 PM

Home prices in Massachusetts rose in July, but not every city and town saw its median house price increase.

Topics: Real Estate Market, Community Information, Massachusetts Home Prices, Massachusetts Association of Realtors, Peabody MA, Attleboro MA, Westborough MA, Pembroke MA

MassHousing Down Payment Assistance Helps More First-time Home Buyers

Apr 11, 2020 11:02:05 AM

Not enough cash for a down payment? That may not be an obstacle to homeownership for qualified Massachusetts first-time homebuyers.

Topics: Home-buying Tips, Community Information, Mortgages 101, Loan Programs, Haverhill MA, Lowell MA, Melrose MA, Peabody MA, Salem MA, Mansfield MA, Lynn MA, Taunton MA, Everett MA, Worcester MA, Malden MA, Lawrence MA, Revere MA

Peabody, MA Real Estate and Community Guide

Dec 20, 2013 12:23:00 PM

The City of Peabody is in the “North Shore” area of Massachusetts, with 16.9 square miles conveniently located 18 miles north of Boston, in Essex County.

The area of Peabody, MA was first settled in 1626 and was often referred to as “Northfields”, “the Farms”, and “Brooksby.” Peabody was originally incorporated as part of Danvers, but later broke off in 1855 to be known as South Danvers. Finally in 1868 the name was changed to Peabody, named after the philanthropist George Peabody, and became incorporated as a city in 1916.

Topics: Community Information, Massachusetts Relocation, Peabody MA