Showing posts with label Franklin MA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Franklin MA. Show all posts

Monday, February 24, 2014

Home Prices Franklin MA February 2014

Home Prices Franklin MA  February 2014


Real estate market data for Franklin, MA provided by
  Carol -Ann Palmieri, Remax Executive Realty 

 

Franklin Home Prices


If you are wondering what is happening in the Franklin MA real estate market, a quick glance at the graph below paints the picture.   Homes are moving quickly.   Inventory is low.  It's good news for homeowners with an average 4.4 percent rise in home values since last year.      Predictions are that the trend will continue, but at a lower rate.  

Franklin MA home prices

Single Family Inventory:   

 

If you are interested in seeing exactly what the current inventory looks like in Franklin MA, you can find that by just clicking this link.   Current inventory in Franklin, MA

There are currently 11 properties on the market priced below $300,000.    The average price per square foot is $204.     You can expect about 1260 square feet of living space.  

$300,000 and $500,000.    As of right now, there are 12 homes available in this range.   The average price per square foot is $197.    Expect to find Cape and Colonial style homes and new construction is even an option.

There are 9 listings priced between $500,000 and $750,000.  Average price per square foot is $195.  Expect to find resale and new construction in this range.   

There are 8 listings over $750,000.   The average price per square foot is $240.   Expect new construction and custom resale homes.  


Franklin Real Estate Report Summary:


With 32 homes pending or contingent and a limited amount of inventory, I would consider Franklin a hot market leaning towards a sellers favor.   Buyers looking to purchase here can find a nice balance of resale homes and new construction.   There are just two lender involved properties on the market.  Competitively priced homes do not stay on the market long.   I expect that as the weather improves, the housing market will follow suit.       (This reporting is relative to the single family home market, but condo and multi family homes in this community are hot as well.)        
 
Buyers continue to find  Franklin very desirable.   Why not?   With a recent news report suggesting that Franklin is the nation's safest city, who wouldn't consider the community to be their families home base?   


If you are considering buying a home in Franklin, MA, don't sit on the sidelines for too long.  Start actively looking now.   The "spring market" has already commenced and is just going to get more competitive.      

If you are a seller, pricing your home in line with comparable home sales will bring you an offer close to asking in a short amount of time.   

Find Homes for Sale in Franklin, MA:

Visit my website to search for homes in Franklin MA or to be notified when Franklin homes come on the market.

To find out what your home is worth in the current market email me cal@alandcal.com or call  508-494-9061.

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Regardless of what side of the fence you find yourself on, you need an agent  knows the market and the neighborhoods inside and out.    

 
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Sunday, November 18, 2012

Did Ben Franklin Really Want the Turkey to Be the National Bird?

Did Ben Franklin Really Want the Turkey to Be the National Bird?

Ben Franklin was quite the guy.    Not only was he one of the founding fathers of the USA that we know and love today, but he is the person that that the town of Franklin, MA was named after.   <a href="http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=27568&picture=turkey">Turkey</a> by Peter Griffin

25 years ago, when I started selling real estate in Franklin MA, and as I was familiarizing myself with the community, I stumbled upon the story of Ben Franklin and the first public library.  

 Now, every child that has grown up in the town of Franklin has heard the story.   Since learning it, I have delighted in telling the tale to every person that has had the pleasure of having a guided tour of the town in my car. 

As we pass the town library, I begin the story.   I love to see folks eyes light up at the thought of Ben sending books instead of a bell.   You have to admit it is a pretty interesting story, right?

As legendary as that story is, Ben's thoughts on the Turkey instead of the Bald Eagle becoming a National symbol has become legendary as well. 

The thought of a turkey attacking a Redcoat simply makes me smile.
 
To tell you the truth thought, the thought of having turkey for dinner on this coming Thursday also makes me smile.    I am grateful that he shared his thoughts with just his daughter! 

Happy Thanksgiving!


Carol-Ann Palmieri
Al and Cal Realty Group


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Monday, March 7, 2011

Sense or Sound? The 1st Public Library, Franklin MA

For the past 24 years, I have been recounting the "Story of Nation's First Public Library"  to all that have had the pleasure of being a captive audience in my car as I drove them from house to house in the beautiful town of Franklin, MA.

The Nation's First Public Library

Did you know that Franklin, once a part of Wrentham was all set to be named Exeter?    Well that was the plan anyway, until Jabez Fisher had the great idea of naming the town "Franklin" after, yes, you guessed it, Ben Franklin, all with the hopes of getting the man to give the town a meetinghouse bell for the honor!

Makes Sense to Me!                                                          

But, in return, Ben sent books!
I guess he thought that sense is better than sound!   The books he sent were available at the meetinghouse for all to share... voila!
The First Public Library!

What a Fun Story, Right?

For a detailed account of this historic event and more on Ben Franklin, read the Johnson article.   It's terrific!                    
                James Johnston, Milford Daily on Ben Franklin

Worth A Visit
The Ben Franklin Books are still on display!
Franklin Library Info, Hours, Location, Etc.


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