Saturday, January 18, 2014

Builder Opportunity in Wrentham MA

Builder Opportunity in Wrentham MA

New to market and perfect for builders!    Offered at $139,900 this property consists of a single family home (that is in need of total rehab or started over) that is situated on a level 9100 square foot lot.    It is located near the center of town and the King Philip Regional High School.

Not often one finds a Builder Opportunity in Wrentham MA for this price.

Located just 4 miles from the Boston commuter rail station in Franklin and under 3 miles to route 495 and the Wrentham Village Outlet malls.  




Municipal water and gas are on site.   Septic testing is buyers responsibility. 

If you are interested in this property, please call Carol Ann at 508-494-9061.    

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Friday, January 17, 2014

Bellingham MA Real Estate Market January 17 2014



Bellingham MA Real Estate Market January 17 2014

How's the real estate market doing in Bellingham?    This past year, home prices have risen approximately 10% compared to the previous year. 

Bellingham MA Real Estate Market as of January 17 2014 has 34 single family properties listed for sale.    The average price per square foot is $148.   Average listing price is $331,803 with those properties being on the market an average of 183 days.

6 of these homes are requiring "short sale" approval.  

Pending sales were on the market an average of 125 days, with an average $160 price per square foot.    Average list price $328,369.

8 single family homes sold since December 1, 2013 with an average sales price of $250,175 and price per square foot $142.    Average days on the market for those properties was 43.


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Bellingham MA Real Estate Market Jan 2014
 
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Monday, December 30, 2013

My 2013 Real Estate Transactions Read Like a Police Log

My 2013 Real Estate Transactions Read Like a Police Log

2013 was a pretty great year for this Realtor.  I met a lot of fantastic people and feel blessed for all that I have.

As December winds to a close, and we turn our thoughts towards the new year, it is also a good time for reflection.  

Looking back on my past year in real estate, I have to chuckle at some of the things that happened, because as I do, I think, I could be reading (or writing) a police log.  

The year started off cold.  I don't mean as far as sales go, but in temperature.  Bitter cold.   My first deal of the year began with a bang!  Popping actually.   If you have never heard pipes bursting that's a good thing.   Unfortunately, I learned just what that sounds like.   It is followed by the sound similar to what one hears at Niagara Falls.   Gushing water on the final walk thru, just an hour before the scheduled closing is not music to anyone's ears.     Needless to say, the closing was postponed.
  • We had a man with a gun.    ( Thank goodness he didn't fire it at anyone. )
  • A car drove into a home that I had an offer on.   ( The occupant was not hurt, but as you would imagine, the buyer decided against this house.)
  • An altercation between neighbors.   ( Amicably resolved. )
  • I got bit by a dog,   ( Lost my favorite pair of black pants. )
  • Had an encounter with a plant that causes brief paralysis.   ( It was a large plant stuck to my entire right arm as I was locking up an uninhabited home.  I never knew such a thing existed but found out quickly enough!  Urtica Dioica )
  • Had a listing that had a hole in the roof  ( From a tree in a storm. )
  • Someone thought the crisper drawer from the refrigerator was taken during a showing.  ( Misplaced by the homeowner, found moments later. )
  • The Police showed up at an inspection.    ( Called by neighbors, prompted by activity at a house.   I would say a safe neighorhood to buy in!  )


Something always happening.    Lots and Lots of good things too.   I've had opportunity to meet and add a lot of very nice people to my life.

And,  a surprising end to an amazing year.    A closing attorney gave the buyer's a check.    He called it a "late fee".  Go figure!   (He was a few minutes late to the closing.)
 
One never knows what next year is going to bring.   
Hopefully it will bring me as much spice and good fortune 
as this one has.   
 

Are you Looking to Buy, Sell, Rent or Invest?  
If you want to really know what's happening in your market area, consult your local Realtor!
 
                 Call me if you have any questions about the market. 
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Friday, October 4, 2013

166 Pleasant St Franklin MA Pending in less than a Week!

166 Pleasant St Franklin MA Pending in less than a Week!





Classic on the outside, with a cosmopolitan flair on the inside sporting a beautiful new kitchen addition that would make Rachael Ray feel right at home.   

Take a look at this kitchen and tell me who wouldn't be happy either sitting at the counter or creating a favorite recipe using this 6 burner high end stove?  

3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 2 rooms in finished basement.    Newer mechanicals, roof and windows have been replaced.    Central air!

This home is located within an easy walking distance to the Boston commuter rail station in down town Franklin, shopping, restaurants and library!  










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Monday, September 30, 2013

Big Max Rises and Gives Back to the Community

Big Max Rises and Gives Back to the Community

It was a gorgeous fall day this past Saturday in New England when, in Mansfield MA, two of my favorite things (aviation and real estate) collided.  

One doesn't normally think, aviation and real estate, like they might, say peanut butter and jelly, or horse and carriage,
unless you think,   Remax and "Big Max".   
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For those that might not know, Big Max is the name of the Remax hot air balloon.    Well, at least one of the 120 hot air balloons that float through the air bearing the Remax logo.  

This Saturday, September 28th was no different.  The venue was Mansfield MA Municipal Airport.   The airport was hosting it's annual "fly in" event and the Woman of Today's "Touch a Truck" event. 

Who hasn't as a child marveled at the sight of a big truck, or the sound of an airplane in flight?    Add to that an up close encounter with a hot air balloon, and as you could imagine the excitement on the field was electric!  

Folks lined up for a ride in Big Max and made generous donations to the Remax Executive Charitable Foundation and Mansfield Women of Today.  
  
Pilot, Chris Mooney was entertaining and patient as he helped folks understand what to expect and how to enter and exit the basket.


 

After leaving the balloon, they were able to view and check out the many fixed wing airplanes that were on the field for display.     Trucks were everywhere.   You could hear horns beeping continually as for sure, each child that entered had to sound the horn.  

The sounds and sight of planes taking off and landing, dogs on the grill, and the smell of popcorn filled the air.  

Yes.  Thanks to the efforts of King Aviation, it was a great day in Mansfield.  

A great day for an introduction for kids of all ages
 into the joys of aviation.  
 
 
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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

A Moment of Silence Sept 11 2013

A Moment of Silence Sept 11 2013



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Carol-Ann Palmieri
Al and Cal Realty Group
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Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Eliminating Home Inspection Anxiety

Eliminating Home Inspection Anxiety.

It doesn't matter if you are the Seller, Buyer (OR real estate Agent), the days leading up to the inspection will naturally causes angst for all involved.    

The home inspection contingency is a key component in your MA offer to purchase.  
It gives the buyer the right to inspect the home prior to entering into the purchase and sales agreement (at which point they will be putting a larger sum of cash in earnest money deposit),  and the right to back out of the transaction if the home inspection turns up  major structural or mechanical or unforeseen defects that would effect the buyers decision into moving forward with the purchase.Home inspection anxiety

What happens when the home inspection doesn't turn out how you planned?   
  • The Buyer can be released from the transaction.
  • The Buyer and Seller can renegotate the price and/or terms of the agreement.
  • The Seller can fix the problem.
  • The Buyer can elect to do nothing and continue on with the home sale.

Tips for Eliminating Home Inspection Anxiety.

If you are a Buyer. 
Once you have identified the "right" home, take the time to really look around.  Not just at the decor and furnishings.   Ask questions.    Recognize that there is no "perfect" home.    Do not expect a perfect home inspection.   It just won't happen.   Be ready to identify what is really important to you and what is just part of owning a home.

If you are the Seller. 
Have an open mind to the fact that the home inspection may turn up something you didn't anticipate and don't take offense.  Anticipate as much as possible and disclose or fix prior to inspection.   Make sure there is access to areas that need to be looked at.  This will eliminate the "can't see" and therefore unknown.   Unknowns always set up red flags in buyers minds and why do that when there is no issue?   If you have had your work done, have the paperwork readily available to share. 

The "Sellers Description of Property" is a good tool in eliminating some of the unknown that comes with each and every home.    Here is the Sellers chance to let the buyer know what improvements have been made to the home and to disclose anything that they buyer would need to know.   The more the buyer knows up front the less likely they will be surprised and caught off guard with during the inspection.   

Looking to Buy, Sell, Rent or Invest?
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Remax Executive Realty


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