As huge flakes of heavy wet snow blanketed central Massachusetts on Wednesday, my heart sank.  I feared that, coupled with the impending year-end holidays, it would be a knockout blow to the residential real estate market in my small rural towns for the rest of 2014.  Indeed, the MLS has for weeks been filled with daily notifications of listings that have expired or been cancelled by homeowners who chose to shut their doors to new buyers as temperatures plunged.  It's hard to blame them. But I was abruptly lulled out of my early winter doldrums last night, when an agent who had shown my most expensive offering, a 23-acre country estate in Princeton, MA, asked if she could bring her clients back for a second showing tomorrow morning.  Before I could even confirm that appointment with the... 11/29/2014

Horse lovers or buyers seeking a magnificent country property will find it in "Harmony Acres" at 42 Worcester Road in Princeton, MA, a private paradise with a completely renovated 5000-square-foot colonial, a custom 4-stall barn, several stonewalled pastures, and a heated inground gunite pool. What's to Like about This Home The sellers beautifully remodeled the existing home in 2010, rebuilding it out from the studs to create elegant open living spaces, a well-appointed kitchen with a polished granite island and countertops and professional Thermador appliances, a separate butler's pantry with a wine chiller and second dishwasher, vaulted breakfast area overlooking the fenced patio, pool, and pastures, and a master suite sanctuary with a steam shower, radiant-heated floors, and an expan... 08/18/2014

7 Boylston Ave Princeton, MA $350,000 This historical antique is available as either a single or a multi family home. Enjoy the expansive open floor plan as you are greeted by a sun drenched living room & dining room combination with the pellet stove serving as a modern hearth. The massive kitchen is well designed to accommodate many hungry guests and the multitude of bedrooms remind you of the home's original purpose. Full Details http://www.worcestercountyhomesforsale.com/listing/mlsid/18/propertyid/71495202/syndicated/1/cgltguid/9ED92136-870D-45E4-9B2F-B85B4A843822/?ts=crg Click on photo to see more photos! Listing Courtesy of Home Team AdvantEdge, Keller Williams Realty Greater Worcester Search for Homes MA NH RI CT ME VT - County - - City - - Property Type - Single Family Condomini... 04/24/2013

7 Boylston Ave., Princeton MA $350,000 This historical antique is available as either a single or a multi family home. Enjoy the expansive open floor plan as you are greeted by a sun drenched living room & dining room combination with the pellet stove serving as a modern hearth. The massive kitchen is well designed to accommodate many hungry guests and the multitude of bedrooms remind you of the home's original purpose. Full Details http://www.worcestercountyhomesforsale.com/listing/mlsid/18/propertyid/71495235/syndicated/1/cgltguid/ABECD326-8901-4C1C-A5DA-AE53F62D4A25/?ts=crg Click on photo to see more photos! Listing Courtesy of Home Team AdvantEdge, Keller Williams Realty Greater Worcester Search for Homes MA NH RI CT ME VT - County - - City - - Property Type - Single Family Condomin... 04/18/2013

7 Boylston Ave., Princeton, MA $350,000   This historical antique is available as either a single or a multi family home. Enjoy the expansive open floor plan as you are greeted by a sun drenched living room & dining room combination with the pellet stove serving as a modern hearth. The massive kitchen is well designed to accommodate many hungry guests and the multitude of bedrooms remind you of the home's original purpose. Full Details http://www.worcestercountyhomesforsale.com/listing/mlsid/18/propertyid/71495202/syndicated/1/cgltguid/9ED92136-870D-45E4-9B2F-B85B4A843822/?ts=crg Click on photo to see more photos! Listing Courtesy of Home Team AdvantEdge, Keller Williams Realty Greater Worcester Search for Homes MA NH RI CT ME VT - County - - City - - Property Type - Single Family Condo... 04/10/2013

7 Boylston Ave., Princeton, MA $350,000   This historical antique is available as either a single or a multi family home. Enjoy the expansive open floor plan as you are greeted by a sun drenched living room & dining room combination with the pellet stove serving as a modern hearth. The massive kitchen is well designed to accommodate many hungry guests and the multitude of bedrooms remind you of the home's original purpose. Full Details http://www.worcestercountyhomesforsale.com/listing/mlsid/18/propertyid/71495202/syndicated/1/cgltguid/9ED92136-870D-45E4-9B2F-B85B4A843822/?ts=crg Click on photo to see more photos! Listing Courtesy of Home Team AdvantEdge, Keller Williams Realty Greater Worcester Search for Homes MA NH RI CT ME VT - County - - City - - Property Type - Single Family Condo... 04/03/2013

7 Boylston Rd., Princeton, MA $350,000 This historical antique is available as either a single or a multi family home. Enjoy the expansive open floor plan as you are greeted by a sun drenched living room & dining room combination with the pellet stove serving as a modern hearth. The massive kitchen is well designed to accommodate many hungry guests and the multitude of bedrooms remind you of the home's original purpose. Full Details http://www.worcestercountyhomesforsale.com/listing/mlsid/18/propertyid/71495202/syndicated/1/cgltguid/9ED92136-870D-45E4-9B2F-B85B4A843822/?ts=crg Listing Courtesy of Home Team AdvantEdge, Keller Williams Realty Greater Worcester Search for Homes MA NH RI CT ME VT - County - - City - - Property Type - Single Family Condominium Townhouse Duplex Multi Family M... 03/26/2013

A home inspector working in Princeton MA is required to perform a home inspection to the Massachusetts Home Inspector Standards of Practice. A copy of the standard will be provided to the client by the home inspector.The MA Home Inspector Standards of Practice is written for the professional home inspector. United Inspection Service has created some easy to read Consumer Information Sheets illustrating what is included and excluded in a Standard MA home inspection. Clear client communications (3c) are one of our core values. See the easy to read one page consumer information sheets for each of the systems in a MA Home Inspection.Visit the Princeton MA Home Inspection web page from United Inspection Service for some useful information about homes in Princeton MA and our Massachusetts Hom... 05/13/2011

Home to Wachusett Mountain, the town of Princeton is 20 minutes north of Worcester. Wachusett Mountain attracts thousands of skiers every winter season and throughout the rest of the year holds various events. Princeton is a rural community in the 01541 zip code and 978 area code.Founded: 1771Population: 3,475Size: 36 sq. milesSchools:http://www.city-data.com/school/Princeton-Massachusetts.htmlWebsite:www.town.princeton.ma.us Looking to buy or sell a home in Princeton? Give me a call! 02/12/2011

365 Things to do in Worcester County - get your car pulled out of a snow bank.  Ever have one of those days?  Is it me or living in Worcester County, we get more of those days influenced by snow?  May be just this year.  Well, it finally happened to me.  I was on my way to meet an appraiser at the property I'm selling at 34 Goodnow Rd., in Princeton and the snow piles made it hard to notice the entrance.  As I drove by the entrance, I decided that the snow piled road was just too narrow for me to turn around.  So I went to the next house and tried to turn around in their driveway.  Luckily, or unluckily, noone was home.  I called AAA and ended up waiting for almost 3 hours.  I ran the car all that time to keep warm.  It took AAA merely 15 minutes to get me out of my predicament.  To see... 02/10/2011

Last Run at Wachusett Mountain   My husband is an expert skier.  He started to ski at the age of 4 and cruises down the slopes with skill and grace that few skiers can imitate.  This short video shows him on our last run at Wachusett Mountain.  He had decided to use his telemark skis (a type of ski that melds the best of nordic and alpine ski technology), and I had decided to try to make some ski videos. After a quick hot cider on the hill, I followed him to the bottom of our last run, a short and easy ride toward the main lodge.  We had a great day. 01/30/2011

Night Skiing at Wachusett Mountain in Massachusetts What a great night for skiing at Wachusett Mountain.  We had fresh flakes of snow coming down upon us as we rode the ski lift to the top.  This lift, the Polar Express, goes over the mogul field on 10th Mountain Trail.  Great entertainment from the chair, watching skiers of all abilities take on the moguls. Night skiing is always a challenge.  The flat light means you have to feel the hill and be prepared for changes in the terrain that you may not be able to see.  You may pop into a puff full of confectioner's sugar, and have to angle into an ice patch on the way out of the turn. My favorite run tonight was Smith Walton.  This trail starts with a deceptively gentle slope, then suddenly falls into a fast, steep run.  It's a wide trail,... 01/15/2011

Pat McQuaid | Keller Williams Realty | patmcquaid@kw.com | 508-365-3852 38 Willson Road, Princeton, MA Amazing custom colonial in beautiful Princeton, Massachusetts. Adjacent to MDC land. 6BR/3+1BA Single Family House offered at $635,000 Year Built 1998 Sq Footage 4,942 Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 3 full, 1 partial Floors 3 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 111,078 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION NEW PRICE! 5 bedroom Title V in hand. Incredible opportunity to own this beautiful, spacious custom colonial in a great area of Princeton! Amazing features of this well kept home include sun filled custom kitchen with granite & top of the line Viking & Sub Zero appliances, gleaming hardwoods galore, 2 fireplaces and much more! Enjoy the views of Mt. Wachusett from the 2nd story deck off the Master... 08/24/2010

365 things to do in Worcester county - Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary in Princeton is a very scenic and peaceful way to spend your afternoon or morning.  The Sanctuary is one of several parks run by the Audubon Society.  I was at 34 Goodnow Rd, in Princeton this weekend doing an open house form my clients.  I just happen to have a beautiful condominium just before the sanctuary, for sale.  Goodnow Rd. is a dead end street and the association consists of 5 families.  The lucky homeowner will not only have a home that is in top condition, but also a garage, low fees, 3.3 acres of land abutting conservation land, but also a walking distance to the Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary. To see more of this lovely home, feel free to watch these videos: So let's talk about the neighborhood... 08/19/2010

Pat McQuaid | Keller Williams Realty | patmcquaid@kw.com | 508-365-3852 38 Willson Road, Princeton, MA Amazing custom colonial in beautiful Princeton, Massachusetts. Adjacent to MDC land. 6BR/3+1BA Single Family House offered at $635,000 Year Built 1998 Sq Footage 4,942 Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 3 full, 1 partial Floors 3 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 111,078 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION NEW PRICE! 5 bedroom Title V in hand. Incredible opportunity to own this beautiful, spacious custom colonial in a great area of Princeton! Amazing features of this well kept home include sun filled custom kitchen with granite & top of the line Viking & Sub Zero appliances, gleaming hardwoods galore, 2 fireplaces and much more! Enjoy the views of Mt. Wachusett from the 2nd story deck off the Master... 08/18/2010

  Condominium for Sale in Princeton, MA Jane Becker | Home Team AdvantEdge Keller Williams | 508-365-3553 34 Goodnow Rd. Unit 2, Princeton, MA Country living at it's best! Gorgeous, move in, home with all of the charm of yesteryear. Quiet dead end street and views of the surrounding country 2BR/1BA Condo offered at $149,900 Year Built 1868 Sq Footage 1,050 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 1 Car garage Lot Size 3.3 acres HOA/Maint $193 per month see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central heat - Fireplace - High/Vaulted ceiling - Hardwood floor - Living room - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Microwave - Stainless steel appliances - Basement - Washer - Dryer - Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard     COMMUNITY FEATURES - Garag... 08/05/2010

Pat McQuaid | Keller Williams Realty | patmcquaid@kw.com | 508-365-3852 38 Willson Road, Princeton, MA Amazing custom colonial in beautiful Princeton, Massachusetts. Adjacent to MDC land. 6BR/3+1BA Single Family House offered at $685,000 Year Built 1998 Sq Footage 4,942 Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 3 full, 1 partial Floors 3 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 111,078 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Incredible opportunity to own this beautiful, spacious custom colonial in a great area of Princeton! Amazing features of this well kept home include sun filled custom kitchen with granite & top of the line Viking & Sub Zero appliances, gleaming hardwoods galore, 2 fireplaces and much more! Enjoy the views of Mt. Wachusett from the 2nd story deck off the Master BR. 2 bonus rooms and full bath on 3r... 05/23/2010

Understanding the buyer As the seller, you can control three factors that will affect the sale of your home: * The home's condition* Asking price* Marketing strategyHowever, it's important to note that there are numerous other factors that influence a buyer, and you need to understand these consumer trends when you enter the sellers' market. The more your home matches these qualifications, the more competitive it will be in the marketplace. Your real estate agent can advise you on how to best position and market your home to overcome any perceived downsides. LocationUnfortunately, the most influential factor in determining your home's appeal to buyers is something you can't control: its location. According to the National Association of REALTORS(r), neighborhood quality is the No. 1 rea... 03/07/2010

10 Questions to Ask Your Realtor about Selling a House Are you a full-time professional real estate agent? How long have you worked full time in real estate? How long have you been representing buyers? What professional designations do you have?Knowing whether or not your agent practices full time can help you determine potential scheduling conflicts and his or her commitment to your transaction. As with any profession, the number of years a person has been in the business does not necessarily reflect the level of service you can expect, but it is a good starting point for your discussion. The same issue can apply to professional designations. Do you have a personal assistant, team or staff to handle different parts of the purchase? What are their names and how will each of them help me... 03/05/2010

Pat McQuaid | Keller WIlliams Realty | 508-365-3852 16 Old Brook Station Road, Princeton, MA Lease To Own $2500 per Month! Newly Painted Exterior! Beautiful Reproduction Colonial. 8 private, professionally landscaped acres. 5 working fireplace 4BR/2+1BA Single Family House offered at $469,000 Year Built 1975 Sq Footage 2,740 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 350,658 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Situated on 8 private acres,this stately reproduction colonial is surrounded by professionally landscaped grounds*Remarkable sun-drenched home boasts 5 working fireplaces,4 generous bedrooms,2.5 baths and wide pine floors throughout*Sliding glass doors off dining and family room lead to a magnificent mahogany deck and slate patio that is per... 02/11/2010