Massachusetts Real Estate

                         Northbridge Massachusetts Real Estate Market Report for January 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In January of 2010 there was 5 homes that closed within the month for Northbridge Massachusetts. This is the same amount of units, as there were 5 homes that closed in January of 2009.

The Average list price for the homes that closed in Northbridge for January of 2009 was $295,560

The Average list price for the homes that closed in Northbridge for January of 2010 was $226,740

The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Northbridge for January of 2009 was $283,700

The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Northbridge for January of 2010 was $220,480

The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Northbridge in January of 2009 was 124 days.

The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Northbridge January of 2010 was 119 days.

 

1 home went under agreement in Northbridge Masssachusetts in the month of January. The average list price of the homes that went under agreement was $359,900. The average time on the market for these Northbridge MA homes was 260 days.

 

         January - December 2008 & 2009 Market Statistics for Northbridge Massachusetts

 

In Northbridge MA for the period of January to December of 2008 there were 96 properties sold.

In Northbridge MA for the period of January to December 2009 there were 117 properties sold.

In Northbridge MA for the period of January to December in 2008 the average list price was $326,475 the average sale price was $315,033 and the average market time was 182 days.

In Northbridge MA for the period of January to December in 2009 the average list price was $280,651 the average sale price was $270,931 and the average time on the market was 131 days.

** The above statistics are for single family homes only and do not include condo's or Multi-family homes in Northbridge Massachusetts.

In comparing year over year longer term data for Northbridge MA, the average list price and sale price both went down year over year from January to December as compared to 2008. There was however, some really positive news for Northbridge as the amount of sales increased by quite a bit and the average market time also dropped by a substantial margin!

Northbridge remains an excellent town for both 1st time home buyers as well as those wishing to move up into the mid ranges of the market.

Below are market reports for other towns in the Northbridge area:

 

Markets reports for Hopkinton

Market reports for Holliston

Market Reports for Mendon

Market reports for Hopedale

Market reports for Milford

Market reports for Southboro

Market reports for Upton

Market reports for Ashland

Market Reports for Westboro

Selling a home in Northbridge Massachusetts or other Metrowest town is heavily dependant on pricing your home properly and picking an agent that will create an "online market presence" for your home. As a home seller, you need to be aware that the market in Northbridge and many other Metrowest communities has changed over the last five years. We are no longer in a seller's market. When selling a home in Northbridge Massachusetts, it pays to have a pro in your corner representing you.

When selling a home in Northbridge MA, it pays to have a pro in your corner representing you. Here are some Real Estate interview questions to ask when interviewing your agent, that will help you determine if you are hiring a top producer or not!

** Almost 90% of all buyers are finding their homes on the Internet. See where I advertise on-line to create a dominant internet presence for my clients at Northbridge Real Estate Marketing **

 

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About the author: The above Northbridge Massachusetts Real Estate Market report was provided by Bill Gassett, a Nationally recognized leader in his field. Bill can be reached via email at billgassett@remaxexec.com or by phone at 508-435-5356. Bill has helped people move in and out of Northbridge MA and other Metrowest towns for the last 24+ Years.

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For Massachusetts and Northbridge MA Real Estate and homes see Northbridge MA Real Estate Want to have MLS access to beat other buyers to your dream home? Sign up with no obligation at my MLS Property Finder Site.

I service the following towns in Metrowest MA: Hopkinton, Milford, Upton, Southboro, Westboro, Ashland, Holliston, Mendon, Hopedale, Medway, Grafton, Northbridge, Uxbridge, Douglas, and Framingham MA.

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                                  Ashland Massachusetts Real Estate Market Report January 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In January of 2010 there were 5 homes that closed within the month for Ashland MA. This is an increase of 3 units as there were 2 homes that closed in January of 2009.

The Average list price for the homes that closed in January of 2009 was $373,320

The Average list price for the homes that closed in January of 20010 was $544,500

The Average sale price for the homes that closed in January of 2009 was $365,400

The Average sale price for the homes that closed in January of 2010 was $532,500

The Average Market time for the homes that closed in January of 2009 was 147 days.

The Average Market time for the homes that closed in January of 20010 was 144 days.

 

5 homes went under agreement in Ashland Massachusetts in the month of January. The average list price of the homes that went under agreement was $351,922. The average time on the market for these Ashland homes were 94 days.

 

 

                January - December 2008 & 2009 Market Statistics for Ashland Massachusetts

 

In Ashland MA for the period of January to December of 2008 there were 119 properties sold.

In Ashland MA for the period of January to December 2009 there were 131 properties sold.

In Ashland MA for the period of January to December in 2008 the average list price was $428,698 the average sale price was $413,806 and the average market time was 111 days.

In Ashland MA for the period of January to December in 2009 the average list price was $356,911 the average sale price was $345,489 and the average time on the market was 95 days.

** The above statistics are for single family homes only and do not include condo's or Multi-family homes in Ashland MA.

In comparing year over year longer term data for Ashland MA, it appears that there is still a downward trend in the average sale price for homes. There was however, and increase in the amount of sales for the year and also a drop in the average days on the the market. Ashland's market is driven by the housing stock in the lower to mid range prices which has been the strongest segment locally for sales. Market stabilization  seems to be taking place and 2010 should be a better year for Ashland Real Estate.

 

Click here to see previous Ashland Real Estate Market Reports.

Market reports for Hopkinton

Market reports for Holliston

Market Reports for Mendon

Market reports for Hopedale

Market reports for Milford

Market reports for Southboro

Market reports for Upton

Market Reports for Westboro

Selling a home in Ashland Massachusetts or other Metrowest town is heavily dependant on pricing your home properly and picking an agent that will create an "online market presence" for your home. As a home seller, you need to be aware that the market in Ashland and many other Metrowest communities has changed over the last five years. We are no longer in a seller's market. When selling a home in Ashland Massachusetts, it pays to have a pro in your corner representing you.

Here are some Real Estate interview questions to ask when interviewing your agent, that will help you determine if you are hiring a top producer or not!

** Almost 90% of all buyers are finding their homes on the Internet. See how I go about giving my clients unsurpassed online marketing exposure here Ashland MA Real Estate marketing **

 

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About the Author: The above Ashland Massachusetts market report was provided by Bill Gassett, a Nationally recognized leader in his field. Bill can be reached via email at billgassett@remaxexec.com or by phone at 508-435-5356. Bill has helped people move in and out of Ashland MA and other Metrowest towns for the last 24+ Years.

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For Massachusetts and Ashland MA Real Estate and homes see Ashland MA Real Estate. Want to have MLS access to beat other buyers to your dream home? Sign up with no obligation at my MLS Property Finder Site.

I service the following towns in Metrowest MA: Hopkinton, Milford, Upton, Southboro, Westboro, Ashland, Holliston, Franklin, Mendon, Hopedale, Medway, Grafton, Northbridge, Uxbridge, and Framingham MA.

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                            Milford Massachusetts Real Estate Market Report January 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In January of 2010 there were 4 homes that closed within the month for Milford Massachusetts. This is a decrease of 1 units, as there were 4 homes that closed in January of 2009.

The Average list price for the homes that closed in Milford for January of 2009 was $349,120

The Average list price for the homes that closed in Milford for January of 2010 was $154,750

The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Milford for January of 2009 was $328,200

The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Milford for January of 2010 was $163,750

The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Milford in January of 2009 was 256 days.

The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Milford January of 2010 was 24 days.

 

5 homes went under agreement in Milford MA in the month of January. The average list price of the homes that went under agreement was $228,240 The average time on the market for these Milford homes were 97 days.

 

                         January - December 2008 & 2009 Market Statistics for Milford Massachusetts

 

In Milford MA for the period of January to December of 2008 there were 196 properties sold.

In Milford MA for the period of January to December 2009 there were 172 properties sold.

In Milford MA for the period of January to December in 2008 the average list price was $290,813 the average sale price was $278,832 and the average market time was 165 days.

In Milford MA for the period of January to December in 2009 the average list price was $291,066 the average sale price was $280,552 and the average time on the market was 126 days.

** The above statistics are for single family homes only and do not include condo's or Multi-family homes in Milford MA.

In comparing year over year longer term data for Milford Massachusetts, it appears that there has been a trend towards the stabilization of market values. Although the number of home sales dropped in 2009 it was not by a substantial margin. 2008 was an exceptional year for the number of transactions to begin with due to a large drop in overall housing prices as well as a number of foreclosures and short sales that were further discounted.

Milford has become quite attractive to the 1st time home buyers segment due to a large stock of inventory in the lower price points.

Click here to see previous Milford MA Real Estate Market reports.

Market reports for Hopkinton

Market reports for Holliston

Market Reports for Mendon

Market reports for Hopedale

Market reports for Southboro

Market reports for Upton

Market reports for Ashland

Market Reports for Westboro

Selling a home in Milford Massachusetts or other Metrowest town is heavily dependant on pricing your home properly and picking an agent that will create an "online market presence" for your home. As a home seller, you need to be aware that the market in Milford and many other Metrowest communities has changed over the last five years. We are no longer in a seller's market.

When selling a home in Milford Mass, it pays to have a pro in your corner representing you. Here are some Real Estate interview questions to ask when interviewing your agent, that will help you determine if you are hiring a top producer or not!

** Almost 90% of all buyers are finding their homes on the Internet. See where I advertise on-line to give my clients a dominant interner presence at Milford Massachusetts Real Estate Marketing. **

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About the Author: This Milford Massachusetts Real Estate market report was provided by Bill Gassett, a Nationally recognized leader in his field. Bill can be reached via email at billgassett@remaxexec.com or by phone at 508-435-5356. Bill has helped people move in and out of Milford MA and other Metrowest towns for the last 24+ Years.

Thinking of selling your home? I have a passion for Real Estate and love to share my marketing expertise!

For Massachusetts and Milford MA Real Estate and homes see Milford MA Real Estate. Want to have MLS access to beat other buyers to your dream home? Sign up with no obligation at my MLS Property Finder Site.

I service the following towns in Metrowest MA: Hopkinton, Milford, Upton, Southboro, Westboro, Ashland, Holliston, Mendon, Hopedale, Medway, Franklin, Grafton, Northbridge, Uxbridge, and Framingham MA.

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                        Southboro Massachusetts Real Estate Market Report for January 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In January of 2010 there were 1 homes that closed within the month for Southboro Massachusetts. This is a decrease of 1 units, as there was 1 home that closed in January of 2009.

The Average list price for the homes that closed in January of 2009 was $609,500

The Average list price for the homes that closed in January of 2010 was $865,000

The Average sale price for the homes that closed in January of 2009 was $583,000

The Average sale price for the homes that closed in January of 2010 was $810,000

The Average Market time for the homes that closed in January of 2009 was 245 days.

The Average Market time for the homes that closed in January of 2010 was 71 days.

 

2 homes went under agreement in Southboro MA in the month of January. The average list price of the homes that went under agreement was $444,900. The average time on the market for these Southboro homes were 38 days.

 

               January - December 2008 & 2009 Market Statistics for Southboro Massachusetts

In Southboro MA for the period of January to December 2008 there were 81 properties sold.

In Southboro MA for the period of January to December 2009 there were 66 properties sold.

In Southboro MA for the period of January to December in 2008 the average list price was $617,489 the average sale price was $585,159 and the average market time was 141 days.

In Southboro MA for the period of January to December in 2009 the average list price was $493,542 the average sale price was $472,630 and the average time on the market was 165 days.

** The above statistics are for single family homes only and do not include condo's or Multi-family homes in Southboro MA.

 

While the average sale price in Southboro did drop quite substantially year over year a large part of the reason for this is due to the fact that there were far fewer upper end sales. The middle and lower end of the market in Southboro faired quite well with a stabilization in value. The upper end has remained weak and is more than likely not at the market bottom yet.

The average days on market went up in Southboro from 2008 again due to the fact the upper end of the market remained weak. There were quite a few more sales in 2009 as compared to 2008.

 

Click here for previous Southboro Real Estate Market Reports.

Market reports for Hopkinton

Market Reports for Westboro

Market reports for Holliston

Market reports for Milford

Market reports for Ashland

Selling a home in Southboro Massachusetts or other Metrowest town is heavily dependant on pricing your home properly and picking an agent that will create an "online market presence" for your home. As a home seller, you need to be aware that the market in Southboro and many other Metrowest communities has changed over the last five years. We are no longer in a seller's market. When selling a home in Southboro Massachusetts, it pays to have a pro in your corner representing you.

** Almost 90% of all buyers are finding their homes on the Internet. See where I advertise on-line to give my clients on dominant internet presence at Southboro MA Real Estate Marketing. **

We are no longer in a seller's market. When selling a home in Southboro MA, it pays to have a pro in your corner representing you. Here are some Real Estate interview questions to ask when interviewing your agent, that will help you determine if you are hiring a top producer or not!

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

About the author: The above Southboro Massachusetts Real Estate report was provided by Bill Gassett, a Nationally recognized leader in his field. Bill can be reached via email at billgassett@remaxexec.com or by phone at 508-435-5356. Bill has helped people move in and out of Southboro MA and other Metrowest towns for the last 24+ Years.

For Massachusetts and Southboro MA Real Estate and homes see Southboro MA Real Estate. Want to have MLS access to beat other buyers to your dream home? Sign up with no obligation at my MLS Property Finder Site.

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I service the following towns in Metrowest MA: Hopkinton, Milford, Upton, Southboro, Westboro, Ashland, Holliston, Mendon, Hopedale, Medway, Grafton, Franklin, Northboro, Northbridge, Uxbridge, Douglas, and Framingham MA.

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As of July 1, 2010 any home that is serviced by an oil fired heating system in Massachusetts must comply with a new law that requires home owners to upgrade their system equipment to prevent leaks. The new legislation is designed to prevent leaks from pipes and equipment that connect to your furnace.

The new law is addressed in Chapter 458 of the Acts of 2008. The two biggest provisions of the law change include the following:

• The installation of either an oil safety valve or an oil supply line with a protective sleeve on systems that do not already have these devices in place.

• Insurance companies that provide home owners insurance policies must offer coverage for oil tank leaks from heating systems that use oil.

What is important to note is that most home owners policies do not currently include coverage for oil leaks leaving home owners to fend for themselves with costly clean up bills. The new law makes it mandatory for insurance companies to offer coverage, however it is up to the individual home owner to purchase this optional insurance. Implementation of the insurance coverage will also start as of July 1, 2010.

Who must take action?

Homeowners of one to four unit dwellings that are heated with oil must already have or install an oil safety value or an oil supply line with a protective sleeve. Installation of these parts must be completed by a licensed oil burner technician.

If your home was built prior to January 1 1990, you are more than likely already in compliance with the new law because state fire codes were changed to require these parts on new installations at that time.

 

Who is exempt?

Homeowners are not required to comply with these leak prevention steps if the oil burner is

• Located above the oil storage tank and the entire oil line is connected to and above the top of the tank.
• An oil safety valve or oil supply line with protective sleeve was installed on or after January 1, 1990 and
• The changes are in compliance with the oil burning equipment regulations. The copy of the oil burner permit from the local fire department may be used to demonstrate you are in compliance.

                                                                                                                                                     

Complying with this new law is a no brainer! The cost of cleaning up an oil spill is very expensive. The cost of making this upgrade is very cheap. We are talking about a few hundred dollars to make these upgrades. Why take a chance and be left with a bill that could cripple you financially!

If you are unfortunate enough to have a leak and it reaches the soil beneath your home then a clean up is going to be necessary to bring your property back into compliance with state environmental standards. If the leak is severe enough and it impacts your neighbors or the local ground water supply the bill is going to be astronomical.

In Massachusetts, reports indicate that there are a few hundred spills a year. If you have a spill the cost for clean up on the low end is going to be $15000 to $20,000 dollars. A high end clean up can easily get into the hundreds of thousands! Who would ever want to deal with this kind of nightmare when it is so easy to avoid? I know if I owned a home that was built prior that 1990 I would not want to even think about such a catastrophe. I would make darn sure I was compliant right away!

 

 

What Kind of Insurance is available to home owners?

In order to be eligible for coverage you must make sure that your home is either compliant or exempt from the new law.

The insurance will provide "1st party coverage" of at least $50,000 to cover the expenses of cleaning up a leak to soils, indoor air, or other environmental media from a home heating system at the residence itself and also reimbursement for personal property damage.

Secondly you must provide for "third party coverage" of at least $200,000 for dealing with any problems that occurred as a direct result of the leak for damage off of the property. This could be a near by home or the local ground water. The insurance coverage will also include costs for legal fees subject to a deductible not to exceed $1000 per claim.

*** The key point to remember with the Massachusetts Oil Heating and Insurance law is that an an upgrade is more than likely be necessay only if your home was built prior to 1990.

A special thanks goes out to Rory Warren of Warren Home Inspections who made me aware that this new law would be going into effect. Rory mentioned there is some talk about asking home inspectors to police homeowners who are not compliant with the law at the time of a home inspection.

From a home inspectors perspective, I am sure they will not be too thrilled to carry the burden of this task.

If you are thinking of selling your home in Massachusetts one other law that is going into effect in Massachusetts concerning home safety is the Massachusetts Smoke Detector Law. You can read the complete article on the law by clicking the link. The basics of the new regulations is that as of April 5, 2010 you will be required when selling a home to have certain kinds of smoke detectors.

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About the Author: The above Real Estate information on Massachusetts oil heating upgrading and insurance law was provided by Bill Gassett, a Nationally recognized leader in his field. Bill can be reached via email at billgassett@remaxexec.com or by phone at 508-435-5356.

Have a home to sell in Metrowest Mass? I have a passion for Real Estate and love to share my marketing expertise!

For Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate and homes see Massachusetts Real Estate. Want to have MLS access to beat other buyers to your dream home? Sign up with no obligation at my MLS Property Finder Site.

I service the following towns in and around Metrowest Massachusetts: Hopkinton, Milford, Upton, Southboro, Westboro, Ashland, Holliston, Mendon, Northboro, Shrewsbury, Hopedale, Medway, Grafton, Northbridge, Uxbridge, Franklin, Framingham and Douglas MA.

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                               Holliston Massachusetts Real Estate Market Report January 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In January of 2010 there were 10 homes that closed within the month for Holliston Massachusetts. This is an increase of 4 unit as there were 6 homes that closed in January of 2009.

The Average list price for the homes that closed in Holliston for January of 2009 was $390,283

The Average list price for the homes that closed in Holliston for January of 2010 was $409,030

The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Holliston for January of 2009 was $365,833

The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Holliston for January of 2010 was $397,250

The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Holliston in January of 2009 was 178 days.

The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Holliston January of 2010 was 78 days.

 

1 home went under agreement in Holliston Massachusetts in the month of January. The average list price of the homes that went under agreement was $349,800. The average time on the market for these Holliston homes were 127 days.

 

                       January - December 2008 & 2009 Market Statistics for Holliston Massachusetts

In Holliston MA for the period of January to December of 2008 there were 105 properties sold.

In Holliston MA for the period of January to December 2009 there were 123 properties sold.

In Holliston MA for the period of January to December in 2008 the average list price was $412,745 the average sale price was $396,519 and the average market time was 110 days.

In Holliston MA for the period of January to December in 2009 the average list price was $407,299 the average sale price was $390,555 and the average time on the market was 124 days.

** The above statistics are for single family homes only and do not include condo's or Multi-family homes in Holliston MA.

In comparing year over year longer term data for Holliston Massachusetts, it appears that there is still a downward trend in the average sale price for homes although it is very small. All indications are that the market could be approaching a bottom. There was an increase in the days on the market for Holliston in 2009 v.s 2008, however there were quite a few more sales in 2009.

Holliston has a good base of housing stock in the 1st time buyer and move up buyer ranges which are the most desired price points.

 

Click here for previous Real Estate Market Reports for Holliston MA.

Market reports for Hopkinton

Market Reports for Mendon

Market reports for Hopedale

Market reports for Milford

Market reports for Southboro

Market reports for Upton

Market reports for Ashland

Market Reports for Westboro

Selling a home in Holliston Massachusetts or other Metrowest town is heavily dependant on pricing your home properly and picking an agent that will create an "online market presence" for your home. As a home seller, you need to be aware that the market in Holliston and many other Metrowest communities has changed over the last five years. We are no longer in a seller's market. When selling a home in Holliston Massachusetts, it pays to have a pro in your corner representing you.

When selling a home in Holliston MA, it pays to have a pro in your corner representing you. Here are some Real Estate interview questions to ask when interviewing your agent, that will help you determine if you are hiring a top producer or not!

** 85% of all buyers are finding their homes on the Internet. See where I advertise on-line to create a dominant online presence for my clients Holliston MA Real Estate marketing **

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

About the author: The Holliston Massachusetts Real Estate market report was provided by Bill Gassett, a Nationally recognized leader in his field. Bill can be reached via email at billgassett@remaxexec.com or by phone at 508-435-5356. Bill has helped people move in and out of Holliston MA and other Metrowest towns for the last 24+ Years.

Thinking of selling your home? I have a passion for Real Estate and love to share my marketing expertise!

For Massachusetts and Holliston MA Real Estate and homes see Holliston MA Real Estate. Want to have MLS access to beat other buyers to your dream home? Sign up with no obligation at my MLS Property Finder Site.

I service the following towns in Metrowest MA: Hopkinton, Milford, Upton, Southboro, Westboro, Ashland, Holliston, Franklin, Mendon, Hopedale, Medway, Grafton, Northbridge, Uxbridge, and Framingham MA.

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                            Hopkinton Massachusetts Real Estate Market Report January 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In January of 2010 there were 8 homes that closed within the month for Hopkinton Massachusetts. This is an increase of 4 units, as there were 4 homes that closed in January of 2009.

The Average list price for the homes that closed in Hopkinton for January of 2009 was $507,450

The Average list price for the homes that closed in Hopkinton for January of 2010 was $522,213

The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Hopkinton for January of 2009 was $487,000

The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Hopkinton for January of 2010 was $501,750

The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Hopkinton in January of 2009 was 59 days.

The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Hopkinton January of 2010 was 78 days.

 

5 homes went under agreement in Hopkinton Massachusetts in the month of January. The average list price of the homes that went under agreement was $430,300. The average time on the market for these Hopkinton homes were 22 days.

 

            January - December 2008 & 2009 Market Statistics for Hopkinton Massachusetts

 

In Hopkinton MA for the period of January to December of 2008 there were 130 properties sold.

In Hopkinton MA for the period of January to December 2009 there were 150 properties sold.

In Hopkinton MA for the period of January to December in 2008 the average list price was $617,750 the average sale price was $594,511 and the average market time was 131 days.

In Hopkinton MA for the period of January to December in 2009 the average list price was $528,945 the average sale price was $511,107 and the average time on the market was 114 days.

** The above statistics are for single family homes only and do not include condo's or Multi-family homes in Hopkinton MA.

In comparing year over year longer term data for Hopkinton Massachusetts, there was still a downward movement in home values as compared to previous years. The rate at which home values are dropping seems to have stabilized quite a bit, especially in the lower price points of the market. The average days on the market for a home has dropped and inventory levels remained stable throughout the year.

There was an increase of 20 sales in Hopkinton in 2009 v.s 2008!

Click here for previous Hopkinton MA Real Estate market reports.

Market reports for Holliston

Market Reports for Mendon

Market reports for Hopedale

Market reports for Milford

Market reports for Southboro

Market reports for Upton

Market reports for Ashland

Market Reports for Westboro

Selling a home in Hopkinton Massachusetts or other Metrowest town is heavily dependent on pricing your home properly and picking an agent that will create an "online market presence" for your home. As a home seller, you need to be aware that the market in Hopkinton and many other Metrowest communities has changed over the last five years. We are no longer in a seller's market.

When selling a home in Hopkinton MA, it pays to have a pro in your corner representing you. Here are some Real Estate interview questions to ask when interviewing a Realtor, that will help you determine if you are hiring a top producer or not!

** 90% of all buyers are finding their homes on the Internet. See where I advertise on-line to create an incredible online presence for my clients at Hopkinton Real Estate marketing. **

 

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About the author: The above Hopkinton Massachusetts Real Estate Market report was provided by Bill Gassett, a Nationally recognized leader in his field. Bill can be reached via email at billgassett@remaxexec.com or by phone at 508-435-5356. Bill has helped people move in and out of Hopkinton MA and other Metrowest towns for the last 24+ Years.

Thinking of selling your home? I have a passion for Real Estate and love to share my marketing expertise!

For Massachusetts and Hopkinton MA Real Estate and homes see Hopkinton Real Estate. Want to have MLS access to beat other buyers to your dream home? Sign up with no obligation at my MLS Property Finder Site.

I service the following towns in Metrowest MA: Hopkinton, Milford, Upton, Southboro, Westboro, Ashland, Holliston, Franklin, Framingham, Mendon, Hopedale, Medway, Grafton, Northbridge, and Uxbridge MA.

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                            Westboro Massachusetts Real Estate Market Report for January 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In January of 2010 there were 8 homes that closed within the month for Westboro Massachusetts. This is a decrease of 7 units, as there was 1 home that closed in December of 2009.

The Average list price for the homes that closed in Westboro for January of 2009 was $470,249

The Average list price for the homes that closed in Westboro for January of 2010 was $289,900

The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Westboro for January of 2009 was $443,331

The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Westboro for January of 2010 was $286,915

The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Westboro in January of 2009 was 104 days.

The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Westboro January of 2010 was 126 days.

 

5 homes went under agreement in Westboro Massachusetts in the month of January. The average list price of the homes that went under agreement was $435,909 The average time on the market for these Westboro MA homes were 100 days.

 

                   January - December 2008 & 2009 Market Statistics for Westboro Massachusetts

In Westboro MA for the period of January to December of 2008 there were 130 properties sold.

In Westboro MA for the period of January to December 2009 there were 133 properties sold.

In Westboro MA for the period of January to December in 2008 the average list price was $464,290 the average sale price was $444,367, and the average market time was 97 days.

In Westboro MA for the period of January to December in 2009 the average list price was $465,326 the average sale price was $443,595 and the average time on the market was 125 days.

** The above statistics are for single family homes only and do not include condo's or Multi-family homes in Westboro Massachusetts.

In comparing year over year longer term data for Westboro Massachusetts, the average list price and sale price were very similar to 2008. Westboro ended the year with 3 more sales than in 2008 so the number of transactions remained constant. What was most surprising is the fact that the average time on the market jumped by quite a bit to going from 97 days on the market in 2008 to 125 in 2009.

As we start 2010 inventory levels in Westboro are very low which is a great sign for the Spring market. There is some evidence to suggest that we may be nearing the Real Estate bottom for Westboro and the surrounding area.

 

Here are some additional Real Estate reports for the other towns near Westborough:

Market reports for Hopkinton

Market reports for Holliston

Market reports for Milford

Market reports for Southboro

Market reports for Upton

Market reports for Ashland

Selling a home in Westboro Massachusetts or other Metrowest town is heavily dependant on pricing your home properly and picking an agent that will create an "online market presence" for your home.

As a home seller, you need to be aware that the market in Westboro and many other Metrowest communities has changed over the last five years. We are no longer in a seller's market. When selling a home in Westboro Massachusetts, it pays to have a pro in your corner representing you.

When selling a home in Westboro MA, it pays to have a pro in your corner representing you. Here are some Real Estate interview questions to ask when interviewing your agent, that will help you determine if you are hiring a top producer or not!

** 90% of all buyers are finding their homes on the Internet. See where I advertise on-line to give my clients dominant internet exposure at Westboro MA Real Estate marketing **

Thinking about selling a Westboro Home? Here are couple of Real Estate articles worth reading:

Preparing to sell a Massachusetts home

Massachusetts Home Selling Tips

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About the Author: The above Westboro Massachusetts Real Estate market report was provided by Bill Gassett, a Nationally recognized leader in his field. Bill can be reached via email at billgassett@remaxexec.com or by phone at 508-435-5356. Bill has helped people move in and out of Westboro Massachusetts and other Metrowest towns for the last 24+ Years.

Thinking of selling your home? I have a passion for Real Estate and love to share my marketing expertise!

For Massachusetts and Westboro MA Real Estate and homes see Westboro MA Real Estate Want to have MLS access to beat other buyers to your dream home? Sign up with no obligation at my MLS Property Finder Site.

I service the following towns in Metrowest MA: Hopkinton, Milford, Upton, Southboro, Westboro, Ashland, Holliston, Mendon, Hopedale, Medway, Franklin, Grafton, Northbridge, Northboro, Bellingham, Uxbridge, and Framingham MA.

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Hopkinton MA Homes For Sale ~ Just listed 97 Front Street Hopkinton Massachusetts. Listed by Bill Gassett, RE/MAX Executive Realty for $439,900.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is the type of property that is hard to find for Hopkinton Massachusetts! The home is located near the town center and is set on a well treed lot with plenty of privacy. Some of the outstanding features of this Colonial include numerous recent updates like a new Maple kitchen in 2007 with granite counters and stainless appliances. All the bathrooms have also been updated with beautiful granite counters & new tile as well.

There is a nice family room with attractive stone fireplace directly off the kitchen. The rest of the floor includes a bright formal dining and living rooms with a bay window. The entire home has been very well cared for and has neutral decor. There is a terrific porch with windows that adds some excellent bonus space during the warmer months of the year.

All the bedrooms are very spacious in size. The finished lower level play room adds some bonus area for the kids! kids. Other recent improvements include NEW windows in 2005, NEWER lighting & paint throughout the entire home, newer hot water tank replaced in 2008. The property is hooked up to town water and sewer and the betterment has been paid off by the seller.

In total there are 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, and 2.5 baths. The lot is .99 acres.

This Hopkinton home shows exceptionally well! Come take a look at this home...you will not be disappointed!

Click the link to see the slide show video tour for 97 Front Street Hopkinton Massachusetts.

Hopkinton recently was recognized by Money magazine as one of the best places in the country to live. You can read all about it at Hopkinton Mass named to Money Magazines best places to live 2009.

The Hopkinton schools are also considered top notch. Read about Hopkinton's school system at Hopkinton Makes Boston Magazine Best Schools 2009.

See the Google Map below for an exact location of this home.

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Thinking of selling your home in Hopkinton or other Metrowest town? I would welcome the opportunity to show you how my extensive online marketing can get your home SOLD! Almost 90% of all homes are found online. I create a dominating online presence for my clients properties. My Real Estate blog and website are highly indexed in GOOGLE. You can see an example of my Hopkinton MA Real Estate marketing here.

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About the author: The above Real Estate information on 97 Front Street Hopkinton Massachusetts was provided by Bill Gassett, a Nationally recognized leader in his field. Bill can be reached via email at billgassett@remaxexec.com or by phone at 508-435-5356. Bill has helped people move in and out of Hopkinton MA and other Metrowest towns for the last 24+ Years.

Thinking of selling your home? I have a passion for Real Estate and love to share my marketing expertise!

For Massachusetts and Hopkinton MA Real Estate and homes see Hopkinton Real Estate. Want to have MLS access to beat other buyers to your dream home? Sign up with no obligation at my MLS Property Finder Site.

I service the following towns in Metrowest MA: Hopkinton, Milford, Upton, Southboro, Westboro, Ashland, Holliston, Franklin, Framingham, Mendon, Hopedale, Medway, Grafton, Shrewsbury, Northboro, Bellingham, Northbridge, and Uxbridge MA.

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I just read a very interesting article over at Web Pro News that talks about how Google will now be incorporating your social network connections as a factor in delivering search results!

As Chris Crum, a writer for Web Pro News points out, "If you are one of those people still skeptical about the business uses of social media, you may be interested to know that Google's Social Search is no longer just an experiment."

SEO is always a moving target. What you do today to increase your SERPS might not be the same a year from now. If you are in business and want to continue to get results from the Internet having a grasp of what works and what doesn't is vital.

The message out of this article is loud and clear ~ Having connections, followers, friends at the various social media sites such as Twitter, Friendfeed, and others is going to help your SERP placement!

What kind of content is in Social Search?

If you are signed in to Google, you might see social search results for a particular search at the bottom of the results page under "Results from people in your social circle." All the content shown within Social Search is publicly-available online through Google and other search engines. Social Search simply highlights content from your social circle to provide a personalized search experience.

Here are some of the types of content you might see:

• Websites, blogs, public profiles, and other content linked from your friends' Google profiles
• Web content, such as status updates, tweets, and reviews, from social services that your friends have listed in their Google profiles.
• Images posted publicly from your social circle on Picasa Web and from websites linked from their Google profiles.
• Relevant articles from your Google Reader subscriptions.

According to Google:

1. Have your Real Estate client/customer base follow you via social networks.
2. Regularly participate in social media so people will engage and then possibly connect with you.
3. Share your content via Social Media sites. If you don't have a Share This widget or something like it I  would encourage you to get one!
4. Include your social network information on business cards, email, ect.
5. Incorporate your social network information into your online advertising/marketing.

Here is a terrific video that quickly describes how to create a Google profile if you don't have one and what this new search feature means to you!

 

 

                                         So who is presently in your social circle?

                                                                                                                                                      

Your social circle is the groups of connections you have including these contacts:

• Those in your Gmail (or Google Talk) chat list

• People in your Friends, Family, and Coworkers groups in your Google contacts

• People you're publicly connected to through social services that you've listed in your Google profile, such as Twitter, FriendFeed, and others.

• In case you were wondering, those that are connected to you via your Facebook profile page are NOT included in this as Google does not spider your contacts there.

• People who are contacts of those in your immediate social circle. Basically friends of friends.

See a list of your social circle connections at google.com/s2/search/social. This page shows your direct connections, secondary connections (friends-of-friends), and some of the content that each of those connections has published publicly online. The information displayed here is very interesting as it can shows you all the degrees of seperation that exist from your social media efforts.

You can also get to this page by clicking the link next to "Results from people in your social circle" on any Google search results page that's showing social search results.

See Bill Gassett's Google Profile. <-------HERE.

If you don't have a Google profile set up I would make sure you start working on one. It is very easy to get started and to add all the places online you are connected socially with others.

Good luck everyone. I hope this information continues to help grow your online business!

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About the Author: The above Real Estate information on social networking becoming more important for Google SERPS  was provided by Bill Gassett, a Nationally recognized leader in his field. Bill can be reached via email at billgassett@remaxexec.com or by phone at 508-435-5356.

Have a home to sell in Metrowest Mass? I have a passion for Real Estate and love to share my marketing expertise!

For Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate and homes see Massachusetts Real Estate. Want to have MLS access to beat other buyers to your dream home? Sign up with no obligation at my MLS Property Finder Site.

I service the following towns in and around Metrowest Massachusetts: Hopkinton, Milford, Upton, Southboro, Westboro, Ashland, Holliston, Mendon, Northboro, Shrewsbury, Hopedale, Medway, Grafton, Northbridge, Uxbridge, Franklin, Framingham and Douglas MA.

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