Move To Metrowest Blog

This is part 5, keeping you abreast of the trials of my son and his wife (They married half way thru this process) as they try to buy a home in complete disrepair in Southern California and secure a rehab loan (203k). This process is so different from a normal mortgage process, I thought it would...

I know we're all thinking about Christmas Eve which is just two days away and New Year's which is around the corner but we have something to celebrate NOW - Today is the Winter Solstice - The SHORTEST DAY OF THE YEAR!! (To be totally accurate, the winter solstice comes tonight at 12:30am EST in c...

What does a foreclosure auction look like? How many realtors have attended one? My guess is the percentage is low. Yet our clients want to know more about buying a home at auction. I’ve been wanting to attend an auction just to see the event and potentially learn more. I’ve even followed a few pr...

  Ashland State Park last night Right before Dark - Spectacular!

WOW - Year over year November 2011 homes sales soared when compared to November 2010. In November of 2010 only 6 homes were sold.  In November 2011 there were 19 single family homes sold!  What a significant increase!  It should be noted in Nov 2010 there were 7 condos that were sold.  That numbe...

See below for the stats on November in MIllis.  If we only look at homes sold (single family) we may be a bit shocked that in 2011 we only sold 50% of what was sold in November of 2010.  End of year 2011 in Millis is running a bit more slowly than in 2010 but other stats are solid, average home s...

It's always great when you sell a home in Medway to people who already LIVE in Medway. It speaks highly of the town. Both future homeowners (home closes next month) of this home are current Medway residents and grew up in town! Again - Happy buyers found this home! Overview Maps Photos Features D...

November was a very robust month for home sales in Ashland, Ma when compared to November of 2010. Last November, only 3 homes sold in November, this year 12 homes sold! Last year the average (using Nov data only) was 328 days.  Clearly there was a home that sold that had sat on the market for a v...

Good news for Hopkinton! November Sales are in and it was a more robust month as compared to November of 2010. Fifteen single family homes (and one condo) were sold in November 2011, as compared to 12 homes in 2010 (and 3 condos). Even market time has improved. Last year, it took on average 103 d...

 PUT THIS KEY UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE AND MAKE YOUR LOVED ONE ECSTATIC! Fantastic price for new construction on beautiful acre+ wooded lot in most convenient location, minutes to Route 495. This home features gorgeous kitchen with granite, tile backsplash and stainless appliances. Hardwood floor...