Massachusetts Real Estate

Franklin MA Real Estate ~ Just Sold 77 South Street Franklin Massachusetts. Listed at $599,900 and SOLD at $590,000 by Bill Gassett, RE/MAX Executive Realty on 12/22/2011. This was a Franklin MA short sale and needed lender approval for all terms and conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is no question that this home at 77 South Street had almost everything a buyer could possibly looking for in a custom home. While the home was a short sale the owner's treated the home with pride right up until the day they left. The feedback with  most buyer's entering the home was how well the home was put together.

As you entered the home you were immediately greeted by a gracious two story foyer that was flanked by a formal study with French doors, as well as a formal living room. These rooms were both appointed with outstanding details including crown molding and wainscoting. The living room also had a beautiful tray ceiling.

Anyone who enjoys cooking would surerly love the kitche in this Franklin home as it was simply magnificent.  There wer exceptionally crafted cherry cabinets would remind you of fine furniture. The kitchen also was outfitted with a very attractive granite counter top. A large center island works well for entertaining friends and family. There was both a wall oven and separate cook top. All the appliances were stainless steel. The kitchen also had a large eating area with sliders out to the deck and patio area off the back of the home.

The family room was located directly off the kitchen and was just a beautiful space! The owners spared no expense making this a great place to hang out. There was a gas fireplace along with a handsome built-in bookcase/ entertainment center that was the focal point of this exceptional room. The owners left no stone unturned and had custom cove lighting installed going around the room as well as surround sound.

The dining room was also outfitted with all the bells and whistles including French doors, wainscoting, crown moldings, and tray ceiling. Moving to the 2nd floor, the master suite had his and her walk-in closets along with a lavish bath with cathedral ceilings, double vanities with granite, whirlpool tub and separate shower.

All of the secondary bedrooms were quite spacious and were serviced by a good size family bath. One other very convenient feature was the laundry room being located on the 2nd floor right outside the master suite.

Lastly the lower level was partially finished with a play room for the kids or an exercise area. The room was appointed well with handsome built-in bookcases.

In total there were 10 rooms, 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The total gross living area with the finished lower level is 3613 square feet. There is a two car attached garage. The lot is .95 acres. Taxes for this Franklin MA home are $8361 for 2011.

South Street is an area that has a number of prestigious homes and offers an excellent commuting location to 495 and Rte 140.

Additional features included hydro-air heat by oil with central air, central vac, a sprinkler system, concrete patio & walkway.

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Thinking of selling your home in Franklin MA or Metrowest town? Need a top producing Franklin MA Realtor? I would welcome the opportunity to show you how my extensive online marketing can get your home SOLD! Over 90% of all homes are found online. I create a dominating online presence for my clients properties. My Real Estate blog is highly indexed in GOOGLE. You can see an example of my Franklin Mass home marketing.

Massachusetts short sales have become one of my passions. Selecting a Realtor who understands the short sale process is a critical step in getting short sale approval. If you need to do a short sale in Franklin MA please get in touch I would be happy to take you through the necessary steps to see short sale success.

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About the author: The information on 77 South Street, Franklin MA 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 Franklin MA and other Metrowest towns for the last 25+ Years.

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

 

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Real Estate Holliston MA ~ Just SOLD 27 Pleasant Street Holliston Massachusetts. Listed at $339,900 and sold at $320,000 by Bill Gassett, RE/MAX Executive Realty on 12/21/2011. This was a Holliston MA Short Sale that needed lender approval for all terms and conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This home at 27 Pleasant Street Holliston was located in the popular Mudville area which offer a convenient location just outside Holliston's town center. The home was in good shape and showed very well. Not only did it have colonial charm but also featured some very nice updates. The most notable of the updates was a magnificent family room addition off the back of the home. This exceptional room featured vaulted wood ceilings, skylights, beautiful hardwood flooring, a wood stove and access through a patio door to a large deck. Most buyer's who viewed the property thought this was one of the most unique amenities.

The kitchen was also remodeled with attractive Pine cabinetry, a two tier island, wall oven and gas cook top. There were also granite counters which you don't often see at this price point. The dining area had a terrific bay window that flooded the kitchen with natural light, as well as a corner hutch that added a touch of character to the room.

The formal living room was well done with it's hardwood flooring, crown moldings and bay window. A powder room that hds been updated with tile flooring and a maple cabinet with granite counter tops rounded out the 1st floor.

The second floor consisted of three bedrooms including a good size master bedroom and renovated bath. The full bath had tile flooring a custom tiled shower and pedistal sink. All of the bedrooms were appointed with wood flooring.

In total there are 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, and 1.5 baths. The total gross living area is 1276 square feet. There is also a 1 car garage.

If you are looking for a good size yard this one has it with a level fenced back yard. Pleasant Street is conveniently located off the center of Holliston on route 16 and offers a fantastic commuting location.

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

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About the author: The above Real Estate information on 27 Pleasant Street Holliston 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 Holliston MA and other Metrowest towns for the last 25+ Years.

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

 

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Original article source: Accompanied Real Estate Showings

For those that do not live and breath selling Real Estate every day you may not realize what the term “accompanied showing” means. This little piece of Real Estate jargon is when the buyers agent is required to meet the listing agent when showing a home or other property.

When I am getting ready to schedule all the properties I am going to show for a particular day the last thing I want to see in the showing instructions is that the listing agent has to be present so please coordinate your schedule accordingly. This is almost as bad as the home seller that makes it a requirement they have twenty four hours notice before a Realtor can enter their home.

Thankfully we do not have accompanied showing in Metrowest Massachusetts area all that frequently. This is certainly not the case all over Massachusetts as it becomes more and more common in some of the cities surrounding Boston. Some areas around the country have accompanied showings and others do not. Why? Who knows but more than likely it all started with an areas tradition.

I am this way of doing Real Estate business has never caught on in my neck of the woods. Frankly an accompanied showing is a waste of a listing agents time and does nothing to enhance the home sale process. There is a long standing misconception amongst some people that Realtors “sell homes”. It may come as a surprise but I have rarely ever “sold” a home in this sense of the word to any client I have ever worked with.

Homes are an emotional purchase. Buying a home is not something a Realtor talks somebody into doing. Realtors can be give advice and provide helpful information but homes sell themselves. In the twenty five years that I have been selling Real Estate there is one commonality when a buyer enters a home they like.

There is an an emotional reaction and you can see it in a persons body language and facial reactions. There are times when a buyer walks into a home you can just feel that it is a match and they will end up putting in an offer. This scenario occurs because of human emotions and attachment. It has almost nothing to do with a sales pitch.

To continue reading the full article see accompanied Real Estate showings.

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I service Real Estate short sales in the following towns in and around Metrowest Massachusetts: Hopkinton, Milford, Framingham, Franklin, Upton, Bellingham, Southboro, Westboro, Ashland, Holliston, Mendon, Northboro, Shrewsbury, Hopedale, Medway, Grafton, Northbridge, Uxbridge, Millbury, Worcester, Natick, Sutton and Douglas MA.

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Northbridge MA Real Estate ~ Just Sold 379 Fowler Road Northbridge Massachusetts. Listed at $249,900 and SOLD at $267,900 by Bill Gassett, RE/MAX Executive Realty on 12/19/2011.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The sale price is not a misprint. This Northbridge Massachusetts home was a terrific value even though it went over the asking price. The property had multiple offers and the buyer truly ended up with an fantastic property. This exceptional Cape at 379 Fowler Road was a home upon approach you could immediately see how well the owner took care of it.

The updated kitchen that had new granite counters, young appliances and tile flooring was one of the amenities that really stood out. There was an abundance of space for those who love to cook. A huge bank of windows at the kitchen sink was perfect for viewing the back yard as well as letting in a ton of natural light.

Directly off the kitchen was a large family room that was appointed with an attractive brick fireplace and light carpeting that practically looked like it was brand new. The formal dining room was also located off the kitchen and had thse beautiful Maple floors that were readily apparent when entering the room.  The dining room also offered direct access to a private Mahogany deck that overlooked the backyard. Lastly the 1st floor had a living room that could easily be used as an in-home office if needed and a powder room.

The second floor had three very spacious bedrooms and full bath that had a new vanity with granite counter tops, tile flooring and a five foot shower. The master was front to back creating an enormous amount of space. There certainly would not be any issue getting a king size bed in this room. There was no shortage of closet space either.

Both of the secondary bedrooms were great size for a Cape with one of them also having a walk-in closet. All of the carpeting on the second floor was in very good shape. It is very easy to see how well maintained the sellers have kept the property. There was obviously  a sense of pride in ownership.

The large yard was a a popular exterior feature as well as the treed lot with nice privacy.

In total there were 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The lot is 1.6 acres. The taxes for this Northbridge home are $3594.00 for 2011.

Click the link to see a slide show video tour of 379 Fowler Road Northbrige Massachusetts as well as additional photography not see in the video presentation.

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About the author: The above Real Estate information on 379 Fowler Road Northbridge MA 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 25+ Years.

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

 

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Uxbridge MA Realtor ~ Just SOLD 87 Country Squire Lane Uxbridge Massachusetts. Listed at $214,900 and sold at $205,000 by Bill Gassett RE/MAX Executive Realty on 12/16/2011.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This fifty five and over condominium was located in a terrific neighborhood known as Juniper Hills. The home offered first floor living but also had a very large finished basement that could be used for just about anything you can think of. The property was well maintained and showed terrific!

The kitchen was appointed with an abundance of sleek white cabinetry, a  large breakfast bar with an overhead skylight that brought in a ton of natural sunlight, and neutral tile flooring.

The kitchen opened conveniently onto a spacious living room/dining room area with cathedral ceilings. One of my favorite areas of this Uxbridge condo was the four season sun room that was directly off the back of the living room and overlooked the backyard. This warm area was appointed with tile flooring and French doors. There was direct access off the sun room to a nice deck wiht excellent countryside views.

There were two bedrooms including a master suite with a walk-in closet and a private bath. One of the features that really made this Uxbridge condo a good buy was the enormous finished lower level. There was an abbundance of space for both a 2nd family room area, as well as a home office or craft room. The lower level also had a full bath.

Even though this was a condo there was no shortage of storage space even as there were two dedicated rooms just for this purpose.

87 Country Squire is one of the only condos that has a 3rd parking space which is great when extra guests arrive!

In total the gross living area was about 2000 square feet. There were 7 rooms, 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. There was a 1 car attached garage with direct access into the kitchen. The heating system was forced hot air by gas with central air. The condo fee at Juniper Hills was $277 per month and included all exterior maintenance.

Click the link to see a slide show video tour of 87 Country Squire Lane Uxbridge Massachusetts as well as a number of extra photos.

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About the author: The above Real Estate information on 87 Country Squire Lane Uxbridge 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 Uxbridge MA and other Metrowest towns for the last 25+ Years.

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Hopkinton MA Real Estate ~ Just SOLD 16 Blueberry Lane Hopkinton Massachusetts. Listed at $629,900 and sold at $615,000 by Bill Gassett RE/MAX Executive Realty. This home closed in the popular Blueberry neighborhood on November 30, 2011.

It came as no surprise to me that this home at 16 Blueberry Lane in Hopkinton went under agreement so fast. Blueberry Lane is without a doubt one of the most popular neighborhood settings close to town center. When a home comes on the market it is usually scooped up pretty quickly! This home was not exception as it was on the market for less than two weeks

As you approached this home it was readily apparent that the owners took pride in their property. From the well manicured grounds to the recently painted exterior you knew walking in the door you would find much of the same.

The interior was no less appealing with a traditional layout that was well received by the majority of buyers. It included a large entry foyer flanked by a formal dining and living room. The dining room was appointed well with hardwood flooring, crown moldings and shadow box wainscoting. The formal living room/parlor also had hardwood floors and French doors to the spacious family room. The living room could easily be used as a 1st floor study if desired as the French doors created a nice sense of seperation. The first floor ceilings were 10 feet on the 1st floor which was a feature I really enjoyed.

Another exceptional feature was how well suited it was for entertaining guests. The entire back side of the home consisted of the kitchen, family room, screened porch, deck and patio. These areas were blended together very well a well combining both interior and exterior living.

The kitchen was very well done with nice Maple cabinetry, spacious center island, Silestone counters and both a wall oven and stove for those that enjoy cooking. There was certainly an abundance of cabinetry as well as a large eating area with a pair of sliders and glass door out to the deck, screened porch and patio area.

Also adjacent to the kitchen wss a terrific family room that had a brick fireplace, partial cathedral ceilings including two skylights, as well as numerous closets that the owner added during construction. This was a real comfortable space that flowed well. Lastly there was a laundry area and powder room directly off a hallway that leads to the garage

The second floor had five spacious bedrooms which is not easy to find at this price point. Anyone who has a large family would find this to be an excellent amenity. Of course the master was exceptional with cathedral ceilings, a his and her walk-in closet and a spacious bath that had cathedral ceilings and skylights.

All of the other bedrooms were good size and even the bedroom over the foyer was not all that small as they typically are. The 5th bedroom doubled as an office and featured cathedral ceilings and an attractive specialty window. All of the second floor carpeting was just replaced with brand new neutral carpets.

The backyard at 16 Blueberry offered plenty of space to have a ball game or just relax and enjoy the deck, patio, and screened porch. This Hopkinton home was heated With Hydro-air by Oil and had central air. Blueberry Lane enjoys public services with water and sewer. Lastly there was a storage shed to house all the lawn equipment and tools.

In total this home had 9 rooms, 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The total gross living area was approximately 3042 square feet. The lot is 1.12 acres. The taxes for 2011 are $10,026.

Click the link to see a slide show video tour of 16 Blueberry Lane Hopkinton Massachusetts along with numerous additional photography of the interior and exterior.

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

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Westborough MA Realtors ~ Just sold 68 Glen Street Westborough Massachusetts. Sold at $348,500 by Bill Gassett, RE/MAX Executive Realty on 12/15/2011.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This home at 68 Glen Street in Westborough truly offered not only a very well kept home but an absolutely fabulous lot!   This contemporary sun-drenched home was located on a private hilltop expanse with sensational views of the countryside! Located on lot private way, there are just 3 homes that take advantage of terrific farm views, as well as an outstanding location minutes from schools, Wegmans, award winning restaurants, the commuter rail and all the conveniences of the Pike, 495, and Routes 9, 20, and 30.

As you approached this property this first thing that was immediately noticable was the absolutely gorgeous lot! Not only was the landscaping just stunning, there is an abundnace of usable land. Oneof the neat features of the home was the fact it abuts an orchard that is very serene and surrounded by original stone walls. If you like to entertain your friends and family, the new two tier deck works perfectly and overlooks a yard filled with weeping cherries, peonies and a rustic outdoor fire pit.

As you entered this Westborough home the thing that caugh your eye was the pride of ownership. High-gloss African slate floors welcomed all the viewers into this three bedroom home. There were numerous upgrades throughout that the owners added over the last few years. From a granite front stoop to the high efficiency heating system, most buyers will appreciate the craftsmanship along with the $80,000 plus the owners have invested into making this their dream home.

The home had three levels including an entry level that included a very spacious family room with tile flooring and casement windows as well as a 1/2 bath laundry room also appointed with tile.

What really became apparent upon touring the home wased how well the kitchen and family room blend together. The sellers completely renovated the kitchen with finely crafted Cherry cabinetry, Kashmire granite counters and new appliances including a stainless dishwasher. A custom back-splash stood out and tied all the beauty of the kitchen together.

The owners also added a custom triangular window that brought in additional light. Not that it was needed as the kitchen was flooded with natural light through both skylights and an abundance of windows. Aother nice feature were the vaulted ceilings that increased the sense of space, as well as the eating area with bay window.

My favorite area in this Westborough property was the vaulted ceiling living room. The massive Sutton stone fireplace was just incredible! The skylights and hardwood flooring were added features that enhance the charm and character of the room. .

The 2nd level was no less unique than the first and overlooked the living room through a balcony/hallway. All the bedrooms had new pine flooring that looked very impressive. The master has it's own bath but can also be accessed througha Hollywood style door way.

Additional features included a newer heating system, new vinyl siding, central air and a two car attached garage.

In total there are 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The lot is 1.43 acres. The taxes are $6493 for 2011. The total gross living area is 1884 square feet.

Click the link to see a slide show video tour of 68 Glen Street Westboro Massachusetts as well as numerous additional photos.

See the Google map provided below for an exact location of Glen Street in Westboro. The property abuts the historic Nourse Farm and is seconds to the beautiful Tufts conservation land.

 

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Thinking of selling your home or condo in Westboro Mass or Metrowest town? I would welcome the opportunity to help you with your Westboro MA Real Estate needs and 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 is highly indexed in GOOGLE. You can see an example of my Westboro Mass home marketing here.

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Hopkinton MA Real Estate ~ Just sold 6 Third Road Hopkinton Massachusetts at Lake Maspenock. Listed at $429,900 and sold at $425,000 by Bill Gassett RE/MAX Executive Realty on 12/12/2011.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This Hopkinton Massachusetts home located in the Lake Maspenock neighborhood at 6 Third Road was very well maintained and large part of why the seller made out well in the final sale price. As you approached this home you could immediately notice the terrific curb appeal with an oversized front porch.  your typical boxy colonial look was certainly not found here.

Inside the home you did not have a traditional layout either which added to the appeal. The last thing you would call this Hopkinton home is "cookie cutter". What made the property special was a warm blending of colonial and contemporary features in this Craftsman style home. The remodeled kitchen was just exceptioanl with an abundance of White cabinetry, Corian counters and a large center island with butcher block counters.

The kitchen opened up comfortably into an open dining area that was appointed with a bay window, built-in cabinetry and atrium doors to the side yard. There was also a breakfast area with plenty of room for stools that separated the kitchen from the family room.

The family room was very well done with beautiful hardwood floors that had a mahogany inlay and a traditional brick fireplace. There was an abundance of glass that flooded the home with loads of natural sunlight. The rest of the 1st floor included a mudroom area, full laundry room with wash sink and a new powder room with Cherry cabinetry and granite counter tops.

Another unquie feature for a home of this size was the fact it had both front and back staircases. The back staircase boasted a circular Oak staircase with western windows and seasonal water views. The 2nd floor was highlighted with several nooks and crannies, including a hallway with full floor-to-ceiling built-in bookcases and a master suite with vaulted ceilings, a 2nd brick fireplace and custom wood closets. The master also had a staircase to the 3rd floor which was perfect as an added storage area.

One of my favorite features was the new master bath which was just stunning! There was a custom tile shower along with a new Cherry vanity with Marble tops. This bath was something you would see in a much more expensive property!

The second bedroom also offered much charm and character with it's vaulted ceilings, wood closet, alcove area and skylights. The third and fourth bedrooms are both decent size and lastly there was an office with tons of windows that provided a terrific area for those that work out of their home.

Lastly there was a finished play room that added about 250 square feet to the gross living area.

In total there were 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms, and 2.5 baths. There was a 1 car attached garage. The lot is .22 acres. The home was positioned well to take advantage of the views of the lake when the leaves are off the trees.

Click the link to see a slide show video tour of 6 Third Road Hopkinton MA as well as tons of additional photos.

For an exact location of 6 3rd Road and the Lake Maspenock Hopkinton area see the Google map provided below.

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About the author: The above Real Estate information on 6 Third Road 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 25+ Years.

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Milford Massachusetts Realtors - Just sold 15 Violet Circle Milford Massachusetts. Listed at $309,900 and sold at $298,000 by Bill Gassett, RE/MAX Executive Realty on November 30,2011.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sometime a really well kep home comes on the market and you know you will need to pounce if you really want the property. I was fortunate enough to list this home at 15 Violet Circle had attepted unsuccessfully to do so. I always tell people that 75% of a homes marketing is about pricing the property correctly. After I took over the marketing and adjusted the price to where it needed to be the home sold very quickly. One of the great amenities with this Milford home was the fantastic location! It was located off of Reservoir and Whitewood Road which is located only minutes to 495 in Hopkinton.

The owners of the home really did a fantastic job updating the property so that the next owner will have very little to do. The home is deceivingly spacious with a very functional floor plan. In my mind the best part of the home was the updated Maple cabinet kitchen with center island, crisp white appliances and tile flooring. The  floor plan was really well thought out for an older home. The kitchen was open to both the family room and dining room which it perfect for entertaining.

Sometime the cook in the family is left out of the conversation if there is no flow to the home and the family areas are isloated. You certainy did not find that here! There was a perfect view of both areas. The family room was done very well with a brick fireplace, wide hardwood flooring, beamed ceiling and a door out to a private deck area. The dining room was also appointed with  hardwood flooring, as well some nice extra details such as crown molding and chair rail moldings.

A secondary entertainment space with the home was the living room which is quite large and had neutral Berber carpet. Another nice bonus feature iwas an office area located directly off the living room that makes for the perfect study space or just a place to get on the computer.

The second floor had four decent size bedrooms including a nice master. All of the rooms were in excellent shape with younger carpeting. The main bath has also been updated and shows well.

Lastly, the lower level had been finished and was a great get away for the kids to have their own area to hang out with their friends.

The owners made a number of updates and improvements including upgrading all the lighting, a new heating system, new driveway, removal of wallpaper and fresh paint. When you walked through door the 1st thing you  noticed was how well kept this home felt.

In total there are 10 rooms, 4 bedrooms, and 1.5 baths. The total gross living area is 2246 square feet. There is a one car garage. The lot is a shade under 1 acre. The taxes for this Milford home are $4802 for 2011.

Click the link to see a slide show video tour of 15 Violet Circle Milford MA as well as numerous additional photos.

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Thinking of selling your home or condo in Milford Mass or Metrowest town? Let me be your Realtor of choice for any Milford Massachusetts Real Estate. 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 is highly indexed in GOOGLE. You can see an example of my Milford Mass home marketing here.

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About the author: The above Real Estate information on 15 Violet Circle, Milford 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 Milford MA and other Metrowest towns for the last 25+ Years.

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

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

 

 

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Original article source: Home buying tax deductions

If there is anything in this world that is certain it’s the fact that everyone likes to save on their taxes when April rolls around. If you have purchased a home in the last year you are going to want to make sure that you have remembered all the allowable tax deductions.

When taking out a mortgage to buy a home, there are certain deductions that the IRS allows that you are going to need to remember. The list below summarizes the deductions that many people forget about when buying Real Estate:

MORTGAGE POINTS

Points paid when taking out a mortgage are tax deductible if they are used to reduce the mortgage interest rate. In the event you don’t know, a point is 1% of the loan amount. For example on a $200,000 mortgage a point would equal $2000.00.

Typically most people would not want to pay points on a loan unless the expectation was to be in the home for a while to recapture the cost of such points in the form of reduced payments. In order to figure out if paying points makes sense, you need to calculate the mortgage payment amount both with and without points.

By looking at the spread between these figures you can determine how long you would need to be in the home before it would make fiscal sense. For a complete explanation see when to pay points on a mortgage. Points or origination fees paid when you buy a home or other Real Estate are generally tax deductible in full for the year that you pay them.

It should be made clear that origination charges from the lender that constitute a “service fee” are not tax deductible. Another method you could make is to amortize the points over the term of the mortgage. This choice is usually made only when your itemized deductions are less than the standard deduction for the year you purchased the home.

Additionally when you refinance a mortgage the points must be deducted over the term of the loan. If you deduct points over the term of the loan and sell the home or refinance it again before the loan expires, you can deduct in the year of the sale or refinancing any points that you didn’t previously deduct. Keep in mind that you will be able to get the best mortgage interest rates when you have a great FICO Credit Score.

See how to increase a credit score to help in your efforts to get a terrific interest rate. To continue reading the full article and see the rest of the tax deductions when purchasing a home visit home buying tax deductions.