It's time for the Elm Park Summer Concert Series! Sponsored by Park Spirit of Worcester, Inc., this non-profit organization, promotes citizen and community involvement in the preservation and growth of Worcester’s parks and play areas. So grab a blanket and head over for some sweet (and free!) tunes at dusk. To learn more visit www.parkspirit.org. Schedule: Beatles For Sale Thursday, July 9, 6:30-8 p.m. Dennis Brennan Thursday, July 16, 6:30-8 p.m. The Valves Thursday, July 23, 6:30-8 p.m. Worcester Jazz Orchestra Thursday, July 30, 6:30-8 p.m. The Dinosaurs Plus: Art In The Park Opening Thursday, August 6, 6:30-8 p.m. Red Riders Thursday, August 13, 6:30-8 p.m. Directions: Elm Park is located between Highland Street and Park Avenue in Worcester. Free street parking. 07/08/2009

  Worcester MA real estate report: May 2009 Single family homes Average sale price in Worcester, May 2009: $180,706Average days on the market May 2009: 140 days Number of properties sold May 2009: 43 Number of properties under agreement May 2009: 81 Statistics from May 2008 Average sale price in Worcester, May 2008: $209,736 Average days on the market May 2008: 152 days Number of properties sold May 2008: 75 Number of properties under agreement May 2008: 0   Sale prices have declined by 14% since May last year and the amount of homes sold is also down. However, there is a significant increase in the number of properties under agreement to sell as compared to last year. A nice sign that buyers are out there!       Real Estate in Central Massachusetts Worcester Property Management LLC is ... 05/22/2009

  Expert Credit Repair in Worcester MA National Credit Fixers: 330 Roberts Street 4th Floor East Hartford CT 06108 phone: 860-282-6181 www.nationalcreditfixers.com National Credit Fixers boasts of 12 years experience repairing low FICO scores. Whether your credit has been damaged by a foreclosure, bankruptcy, slow credit, collections, judgments, repossessions, etc. we can help. We are the experts in credit restoration and credit repair.  We offer Personalized... Not Computerized Credit Report Repair! No two peoples credit reports are exactly the same!  So, no pre-set computer program is going to be as effective as real, skilled credit report correction counselors.  Period! At National Credit Fixers we offer expert credit repair, we are real people working hard for our clients.   Of cour... 04/15/2009

  Does that price sound too good to be true?   Ok, so the property is a short sale. Im not sure how much you know about short sales, so Ill start from the bottom...   A short sale occurs when a homeowner attempts to sell their home for less than the amount that is owed on it. Banks will often grant the seller permission to do so in the interest of avoiding the costly foreclosure process.   Here is how they generally work. The homeowner puts their home on the market with a Realtor® at what the Realtor® and homeowner decide is fair market value. Simultaneously, the homeowner (or sometimes a third-party hired specialist) will write a letter of hardship to the bank. The letter of hardship explains why the homeowners can no longer pay the mortgage amount (i.e. job loss, divorce etc.).   Once... 02/05/2009

Come hear the U.S. Air Force Band of Liberty play at Mechanics Hall, Worcester today at 12PM! These 60 musicians, stationed at Hansom AFB, will bring you to your feet with their spectacular holiday show. Filled with patriotic songs and sounds of the season as well as American Songbook favorites this concert is sure to make your hearts be merry and bright! Bring your own lunch or purchase one at the Hall prepared by Eric's LaPatisserie Cafe! Sponsored by Bank of America. Concerts broadcast when possible on WICN 90.5FM. Green Condos—Energy efficiency at its best! Live in a truly energy efficient condo. Dickinson Place at 20 William Street in Worcester offers FOUR times the insulation value of other condos. We are so confident in our efficiency we are offering a five year heating cost cred... 12/10/2008

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Family businesses are a triumph. An establishment or company that has survived throughout the years is rare and quite an accomplishment. When children carry on what their parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, or other family members began, it’s an honor. Family businesses are trademarked by the family’s characteristics and intelligence. Therefore, business succession planning needs to be a priority for any family business. Unfortunately, those who begin a family business can’t keep running it forever. After awhile, everyone must retire. For those who believe that selling their hard-earned company is unheard of and insist on keeping it in the family (or at least keeping it entrusted to a close friend), business succession planning is a must. Will the future owners of your business r... 12/05/2008

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE INCENTIVES AND DISCOUNTS BEING OFFER TO BUYERS FOR THE "BUY WORCESTER NOW PROGRAM" visit www.BUYWORCESTERNOW.com. FOR MORE REAL ESTATE INFORMATION, LISTINGS,NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS, SCHOOL INFO and MORE visit www.ANNMARIEBELAIR.com. THANK YOU FOR VISITING MY BLOG! Be sure TO CLICK ON THE LINKS for MORE INFORMATION! AnnMarieBelair annmariebelair@comcast.net annmariebelair@remax.net www.annmariebelair.com www.remax.com (508)523-2676 11/24/2008

Worcester MA real estate report: October 2008 Single family homes Average sale price in Worcester, October 2008: $183,895Average days on the market October 2008: 137.27 days Number of properties sold October 2008: 71 Number of properties under agreement October 2008: 46 Statistics from October 2007: Average sale price in Worcester, October 2007: $218,885 Average days on the market October 2007: 105.04 days Number of properties sold October 2007: 72 Number of properties under agreement October 2007: 0 As we have all heard, prices are lower than this time last year. But the market is still moving forward and properties continue to go under agreement. It’s a great time to buy! ----------------------Real Estate in Central Massachusetts Worcester Property Management LLC is a full service re... 11/19/2008

  I get asked this question often: what exactly is Buy Worcester Now? How does it work? Unfortunately, I hear many people are getting frustrated that they can't get specifics on it from real estate agents or the Buy Worcester Now website.  Bottom line: the specifics depend on you and your situation Here are the basics:* the property needs to be in Worcester. There is no specifics on certain neighborhoods in Worcester, it just needs to be a property in Worcester. * it needs to be your primary residence when you buy it * you need to be a first time buyer (which means you can not have bought something within 3 years) Next, call a participating lender (ask your real estate agent who they recommend or look on http://www.buyworcesternow.com/lenders.html). There are several loan programs, depe... 10/08/2008

The Fall Home Show is back in Worcester on Oct 24-26 at the DCU Center! Regular admission $6, children under 12 free Friday Oct 24: 5PM-9PMSaturday Oct 25: 10AM-8PMSunday Oct 26: 11AM-5PMFor free passes into the event visit www.worcestershows.com Green Condos-Energy efficiency at its best!Live in a truly energy efficient condo. Dickinson Place at 20 William Street in Worcester offers FOUR times the insulation value of other condos. We are so confident in our efficiency we are offering a five year heating cost credit if you are under agreement by Oct 31, 2008. Contact me more for details!       10/06/2008

Northborough MA real estate report: third quarter 2008Single family homesStatistics from third quarter 2008Average sale price in Northboro, July-September 2008: $330,429Average days on the market July-September 2008: 126.57 daysNumber of properties sold July-September 2008: 21Number of properties under agreement July-September 2008:  8Active listings: 72 properties Statistics from third quarter 2007:Average sale price in Northboro, July-September 2007: $454,013Average days on the market July-September 2007: 97.04 daysNumber of properties sold July-September 2007: 50Number of properties under agreement July-September 2007:  0Active listings: 72 properties You can see prices have declined by 27% since the third quarter last year. Sales are also down. However, the number of properties unde... 10/02/2008

 Worcester Centrum Worcester MA real estate report: third quarter 2008Single family homesAverage sale price in Worcester, July-September 2008: $206,760Average days on the market July-September 2008: 144.30 daysNumber of properties sold July-September 2008: 245Number of properties under agreement July-September 2008:  110 Statistics from third quarter 2007:Average sale price in Worcester, July-September 2007: $264,819Average days on the market July-September 2007: 122.96 daysNumber of properties sold July-September 2007: 261Number of properties under agreement July-September 2007:  2 You can see prices have declined by 22% since the third quarter last year. However, there is a tremendous increase in the number of properties under agreement to sell as compared to last year. Buyers are tak... 10/02/2008

CITY WIDE OPEN HOUSE.....SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 28th!!!! MORTGAGE INCENTIVES& MORE!!!               CLICK HERE  LEARN MORE!!!! VIEW ALL WORCESTER REAL ESTATE ON WWW.ANNMARIEBELAIR.COM 09/23/2008

Child Passenger Safety Seat Education UMass Memorial Health Care EMS Garage at 23 Wells St., Worcester, Sept 25, 2008 8 a.m. - 1:30PM* Educates parents and caregivers about child passenger safety. * Technicians are available to check car seats and help parents install them. * Appointments are required, and inspections are open to everyone. * To schedule an appointment or for information, call 508-334-0626.   Real Estate in Central Massachusetts Worcester Property Management LLC is a full service realty firm who specializes in buying and selling real estate in Worcester County and central Massachusetts. Worcester Property Management LLC also offers condo association management and apartment rentals. Visit www.worcestermanagement.com for more information.       09/10/2008

Great Pumpkin Fest 2008Family-friendly Halloween fun, Saturday, October 25, Noon to 9:00 p.m. Looking for a fun Halloween festival that's not too scary for the kids? Don't miss the biggest Halloween celebration for families in Central Massachusetts -- Great Pumpkin Fest on Saturday, October 25. From noon to 9 p.m. enjoy creative displays of hundreds of carved, lit pumpkins. Take a free hayride and a train ride, and enjoy a free digital planetarium show, games, animal encounters, kids' costume parades, crafts, pumpkin-carving demonstrations, and much more festival fun.Friendly Halloween costumes are encouraged. Bring a flashlight to light your way at night. Event takes place rain or shine. Great Pumpkin Fest 2008 is presented by the EcoTarium and WXLO, Oldies 98.9 and The Pike. Tickets$... 09/10/2008

TAKE BACK YOUR WEEKENDS!!!! Come view this BEAUTIFULBRAND NEW COMPLTETED Single family attached home THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 11th from 4:30-6:30pm! You wouldn't want to miss it!!!! DIRECTIONS : RTE 190 to EXIT 6 Take left onto RTE 12 Take first RIGHT before Walgreens! OR RTE 12 NORTH take FIRST LEFT AFTER WALGREENS! CALL ANNMARIE (508)523-2676 CELL# annmariebelair@comcast.net www.annmariebelair.com | Re/Max Associates | (978)678-0136 6 & 8 Deepdale, Worcester, MA SAVY BUYERS...LOOKING FOR A DEAL? How about QUALITY,LUXURY,UPGRADES BRAND NEW and A GREAT DEAL??? CHECK OUT THIS above average single family attached 3BR/3BA Single Family House offered at $289,000 Year Built 2008 Sq Footage 1,750 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 3 Car garage Lot Size 5,000 sqft HOA/Maint $0 p... 09/10/2008

Worcester's Canal Fest! Saturday November 1 , 11AM-6PM What: A giant street festival featuring horse-drawn wagon tours of the neighborhood, food from neighborhood restaurants, and musicians, dancers and street performers. A real party. But the best of CanalFest will be a full-sized water-filled replica of the Blackstone Canal ... sitting just above the original buried under Harding Street. Place: Harding Street in Worcester, MA between Temple and Winter Streets(South of Union Station and north of Kelley Square, next to the old Patrick Motors lot) Cost: Entry to CanalFest is free. You pay only for the food you order. Replica of the Canal: 75 ft long x 18 ft wide Filled with 4500 gallons of water weighing over 40 tons A backdrop for discussion and interpretation of the Blackstone Canal S... 09/05/2008

  TAKE ADVANTAGE of THIS PRICING!!!! BRAND NEW...QUALITY BUILDER...CENTRAL AIR...HARDWOODS...GRANITE...CENTER  ISLAND WITH VEGTABLE SING....CUSTOM TILED OVERSIZED SHOWER....ALL MAITENANCE FREE TOP QUALITY SIDING,DECKING,RAILINGS.....ONE CAR ATTACHED..WHOLE SEPARATE LIVING QUARTERS IN THE FINISHED BASEMENT WITH FULL BATH,WINDOWS,& DOORS...   VIEW MORE PHOTOS on WWW.ANNMARIEBELAIR.com EMAIL OR call ANNMARIEBELAIR@COMCAST.NET (508)523-2676 CELL #   Listing Agent Information Ann Marie Belair - REALTOR® RE/MAX Associates 50 Leominster Rd • Sterling, MA  01564 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Direct: 978-422-8100 x36 • Phone: 978-678-0136 Cell: 508-523-2676 • Fax: 978-422-7997 Toll Free: 800-496-5551 x36 • Vm/Pager: 978-678-0136 Website: www.annmariebelair.com • Email: annmarieb... 08/13/2008

        Better Than Your Average Yard Sale September 14, 2008 10 Cedar Street, Worcester Noon - 3 PM - free to General Public 11 AM - Noon - Preview - $10 Donation     Pieces include antique windows, stained glass windows, iron work, terra cotta and stone, weathervanes and other antiques! Definitely not your typical yard sale!          08/09/2008