The following is a press release from The Hamilton Media Group: The Paul T. Murphy Insurance Agency of Malden, Massachusetts has been selected as one of the top independent insurance agencies in the United States by The Rough Notes Company, the nation's largest insurance industry publication.  The Paul T. Murphy Insurance Agency was selected in February 2010 as one of the top marketing agencies in America and named the Marketing Agency of the Month, a coveted award among the nation's top insurance and financial service firms. Rough Notes makes this distinction from a pool of more than 50,000 insurance agencies and 300,000 independent insurance agents in the United States. Rough Notes bestows the honor based on criteria that includes creativity, innovation, and professionalism in marketi... 02/16/2010

 Malden,  Massachusetts Real Estate and Homes for Sale - Direct MLS Access The Malden MA real estate and home buying process can be complicated and you will benefit from the guidance of industry professionals. A real estate buyer's agent, mortgage lender and an attorney are the primary advisers in the purchase of property. If you are a first-time home buyer or an existing owner, you may qualify for a tax credit and could be eligible for special financing programs. Start your search be determining your price range, housing needs and lifestyle you desire. Malden MA real estate will assist you in finding the right property to meet your needs from local area homes for sale, foreclosed listings (bank-owned), land, condominiums,  all through the MA Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Request relo... 02/14/2010

Everyone knows how important it is to get a life insurance policy - especially these days. Getting life insurance is one of the ultimate ways to show your family that you care because you're looking out for them when you're no longer around to provide for them. If you're just now considering life insurance, you should know that many things factor into your policy. Age, health conditions, and salary are just a few of the many things that will determine your premium and coverage. Here are a few questions to think about before meeting with a life insurance carrier. These are a few of the questions that are usually asked: Do you want to leave an education fund for your children? Do you want to pay off your current mortgage? Do you want to pay off all your debts, including cars and credit ca... 01/06/2010

Malden, Massachusetts Home Buying Guide Purchasing a home for the first time can be a very stressful and complicated process. Enlisting the services of experienced real estate related professionals will provide you with the information and advice to make sound decisions. Buyers often interview mortgage loan officers, Realtors, attorneys, home inspectors, accountants and financial advisers during the process of purchasing a property. Information regarding the home buying and selling process, demographics, commuting, school and relocation information can be found by visiting MALDEN MA REAL ESTATE Financing Most home buyers will obtain a mortgage to purchase their home and there are numerous first-time home buyer financing programs offered by state agencies, local banks and national lender... 12/20/2009

Malden MA Homes and Real Estate Market Activity - YTD (10/31/2009) There were 159 single family residences sold YTD in Malden, MA with an average sales price of $265,092 and an average days on market (DOM) of 103. The selling range was a low of $32,500 and a high of $475,000. As of October 31, there were 44 homes on the market with an average list price of $324,119, and an average DOM of 130. There were 22 homes under contract with an average price of $269,353 and an average DOM of 113. Virtual Homes Real Estate provides search tools to asist you in learning about the community, listing and market conditions. Click on the following links for your choice of services. Malden MA Real Estate - Community, relocation and school information with town demographics. Malden MA Foreclosures - Obta... 12/08/2009

Malden MA Condo Market Activity - Year to Date (10/31/2009) There were 87 condos sold YTD in Malden, MA, with an average sales price of $190,948 and an average days on market (DOM) of 104. The selling range was a low of $49,900 and a high of $390,000. As of October 31st, there were 47 units active on the market with an average list price of $218,840 and an DOM of 128.  There were 20 units pending with an average list price of $190,550 and an average DOM of 59.   The average sales prices declined substantially from 2008 values.  This is primarily a result of the foreclosures being purchased by first-time home buyers taking advantage of the home buyer tax credit.  Most of the activity is at the entry level with buyers utilizing FHA financing due to the low down payment requirement.  Howev... 11/25/2009

The leaves are falling from the trees, Halloween has come and gone and we've turned the clocks back. It's time to take a look at what's happening in the Malden real estate market. Malden Real Estate Market Statistics as of November 2, 2009   The average days on market is another important statistic to look at. Malden single family homes sold in an average of 99 days on the market. Malden condos sold in an average of 100 days on the market while multi family homes in the city sold in an average of 109 days. Let's compare this to what was happening in Malden in February 2009: The fall market is historically busier than the winter market, so it's not surprising that the number of months of inventory are down significantly from the winter time. The average sales price of single family homes... 11/02/2009

Here is a list of my Top 15 Real Estate Investments that are close to the Oak Grove T station in Malden MA.  As you can see there are many Fantastic Malden Ma Homes for Sale!  If you would like to view any of these wonderful homes for sale in person please email mafinehomes@gmail.comor call 617-259-0235 Today!  6 Crestview Drive, # 6Malden - Forestdale, MA MLS #: 71350419 Price: $279,900 2 Beds 2 Baths Sq. Ft. 1,776 Map This Property Schedule a Showing   180 Summer Street, # 204Malden, MA MLS #: 71341238 Price: $279,900 2 Beds 2 Baths Sq. Ft. 1,240 Map This Property Schedule a Showing   227 Mountain Ave, # 3Malden, MA MLS #: 71388860 Price: $289,000 2 Beds 2 Baths Sq. Ft. 775 Map This Property Schedule a Showing   28 Wallace Cir, # 28Malden, MA MLS #: 71397555 Price: $289,000 3 Beds 3 B... 07/16/2009

If you would like pictures or listing sheets of the properties below please e-mail me at TucciRealEstate@gmail.com or call my cell (617) 816-7603. Rental Listings   x10  MLS#: 70884396 Status: ACT DOM: 45 List Price: $875  60 MADISON U: 1,  Malden, MA  Description: 4 room, 1 bed, 1 bath apartment (Rental) Remarks: Lovely 1st floor 1 bedroom apartment located minutes to Boston, close to MBTA, washer dryer hookup in kitchen, nice deck in back and use of yard. Hardwood floor in bedroom, dinning room, and living room. Street parking only.. Directions: Eastern ave (R) on Madison   x5  MLS#: 70888632 Status: ACT DOM: 35 List Price: $900  2 Hartshorn U: 3,  Malden, MA  Description: 4 room, 2 bed, 1 bath apartment (Rental) Remarks: Very nice clean third floor apartment in a well taking care mul... 04/20/2009

Yes, there are nice places to live around Boston where you don’t need to eat macaroni and cheese each night because you’re spending every dime you make on your house! Malden is 8 miles north of Boston. There are two MBTA stops in the city. The Oak Grove T stop is one end of the Orange Line (so you can find a seat in the morning) and is located on the border of Melrose. The Malden Center T stop is, well it’s in the center of the city itself.  The recently built YMCA has a lap pool and separate therapy pool as well as lots of exercise programs for all ages. In November, Business Week put Malden on their list of Best Places to Raise Your Kids 2009. Now before everyone jumps all over me, let me explain that the magazine was looking for the best affordable cities to raise kids. They picked o... 03/25/2009

The prices of real estate in Malden, MA have come down, just like the rest of the country. However, unlike many other areas, properties are selling in the city. Average Days on Market Single Family Homes - 115 Condos - 170 Multi Family Homes - 132 The statistics show that I’m not just looking through rose colored glasses, either. At the same time last year, Malden had 12 months of inventory on the market (yes, a solid year!). As you can see from the chart above, we now have an average of 6 months of inventory for sale. Real estate markets are considered at equilibrium (not a sellers’ or a buyers’ market) when there are between 4 - 6 months of inventory for sale. The other item that jumps out from the latest statistics is the dramatic change in price of multi family homes in the city. Th... 02/20/2009

Click on Malden Foreclosures to view MLS foreclosed (bank owned) listings and short sale opportunities. Single family, condominiums, multi-family and land listings will populate a map in Malden, MA.   To view foreclosures in other communities: Click here and the Virtual Homes MLS Map Search map will appear. Type in a town in Quick City Search.  A map of the town will appear with all properties listed shown on the map.  Select foreclosures under the Popular Search option.  Foreclosed (bank owned) and short sale opportunities will be shown. The VirtualHomesMLS tool provides a map based search of all MLS listings.  Search by town,keyword phrases, price, location or specific criteria.  Take advantage of a map based search. Virtual Homes provides a complete Internet marketing solution for ag... 11/29/2008

Business Week recently named Malden, MA the best place to raise a family in Massachusetts, The Boston Globe reported November 13, 2008. "Reviewing data from communities with more than 50,000 people and median household incomes between $40,000 and $100,000, the magazine weighed school performance, crime, the environment, diversity, green space, and affordability." City officials point to Malden's parks, improving schools, and relative lack of violent crime, as evidence of the city's success. The article has prompted more than 70 comments from readers on the Boston.com Web site. Read The Boston Globe Article 11/16/2008

Business Week magazine just put out their list of the Best Places to Raise Your Kids 2009. The magazine was looking for the best affordable cities to raise kids. They picked one city in each state and were looking for cities with a population of at least 50,000 and median household incomes of between $40,000 to $100,000. The very short article on Malden cited the city's racial diversity and easy commute as some of the reasons why it was picked. Ready for the kicker. . . Cambridge was one of the runners up, so if Malden cannot fulfill its duties during the year, Cambridge can step in and take over the crown :) 11/12/2008

What if you came home from the grocery store one day to discover your home in flames? Or imagine a beautiful day taking a nasty turn and suddenly there’s a tornado at your door. Or how about something much more common, like lightning or burglars? These things happen all the time to people who never thought it would happen to them. If you were to lose your home or possessions, or they were damaged, would you have enough homeowners insurance coverage to recover? And do you have a place to live while repairing? That alone can add up to an alarming amount of money, depending on how long it takes to repair your home. That’s why it’s so important to protect your home against these situations. After all, your home is one of your biggest investments; it’s common sense to keep its safety insured... 08/04/2008