Michael's Blog

Looking for North Shore real estate?  Looking for a Foreclosure Agent. Search for foreclosures, bank owned, and short sales at: http://vow.mlspin.com/default.asp?id=54037 Just wanted to let you know that I specialize in selling foreclosures. Log In to my web site and seach. Look at local North  S...

Search engines are an intregal part of today's information gathering process. Most consumers searching the MLS tend to just search then close out the web site. Sounds logical? Actually it isn't if the consumer fails to register with a "Log in" and save their searches! I can't tell you how many ti...

You have a solid listing, proper pricing reflecting the current market, no major problems with the condition of the property, no adverse conditions concerning the location, you have been cordial, professional, provided answers and documentation for the transaction and then sit down with the Broke...

Here is the chance most buyers on the fence don't seem to realize. The banks and lenders are closing out their books for 2008 and are making projections for 2009. The high volume of foreclosed properties sitting on the market is just the tip of the iceberg as the number of "short sales" will turn...

Hi all, Wow! It has been a long time since my last blog. I have been extremely busy working with clients that are taking advantage of the foreclosure market.  Having completed numerous transactions I want to pass on some helpful information. Here is a list of some key points to understand. 1. Ful...

Essex is a small friendly town situated on the banks of the Essex River. Throughout it's history of rich of having rich farmlands and commercial fishing the people of Essex have maintained a small town charm. Downtown is quaint with local restaurants serving a wide variety of cuisines. Boating ch...

Nestled in the heart of Essex County, Georgetown, Massachusetts has a classic rural character featuring large tracts of open space and conservation lands to preserve it's natural beauty. Originally settled in the early 1600's by English immigrants out of Salem, MA, Georgetown became a vibrant far...

I had the opportunity to sit down with a few top producers today at lunch. We talked about baseball and our beloved Red Sox! Somewhere the conversation turned into how we present our listings to potential buyers. Or as we called it what is your "best pitch" when trying to sell your listing.  Valu...

Welcome to the Town of Amesbury, Massachusetts located northeast of Boston located on the New Hampshire border. Historically, a small farming and fishing community located on the Merrimac River, Amesbury maintains a quaint warm atmosphere to live.Today, you can see a thriving business community d...

Welcome to Andover, Massachusetts a bedroom community located north of Boston in the Merrimac Valley. Situated close to major travel routes, Andover is a prime location in Massachusetts to live in. Centered around Phillips Academy one of the most prestigous private schools in America, this town f...