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WILL 2012 BRING A TURN AROUND? CBS Money Watch article looks at possible changes in the 2012 housing market. We are in a good position for change in the New Year. The article states; unemployment, confidence, interest rates and delinquency rate as signs for potential recovery. Read complete post |
DO TOWN PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE SALE VALUE OF YOUR HOME? ![]() No, "Property taxes are more a function of how much money a community, municipality, and/or county need to operate", said James Lumley, author in a recent Greenfield Recorder articled by Erik J. Martin. There are steps you can take to figure out if your real estate tax burden is inaccurate; the town's process leaves room for human error. 1. Check the accuracy of the town information on your property. Is information like the number of bathrooms, garage and square footage correct? 2. Examine comparable properties in your neighborhood to see how you match up. 3. Talk to your Coldwell Banker Upton-Massamont REALTOR about current real estate values and possibly obtain a comparative market analysis. Consider paying for an appraisal by an independent professional. This information will give you current property values in today's real estate market. Ultimately, the information to keep in mind is town assessments have nothing to do with current selling prices of real estate and are used as part of the formula to generate income to operate your town. For more information from this Recorder article go to http://www.recorder.com/real-estate . |
ARE YOU OVERLOOKING HIDDEN VALUE? When in the process of shopping for a new home, many buyers may overlook properties which have potential beyond their current appearance. Be specific in your need for location and floor plan, but remain open to the appearance or decor that can easily be remedied. Look for the hidden value! Read more . . . |
57 Warner Hill Road Charlemont, MA This 3 bedroom cape offers an open concept floor plan with a first floor master bedroom and agreat location if your love outdoor recreation all year. Click on photo for listing information. |
1594 Cape Street Ashfield, MA If the location you need is an easy commute to Northampton, MA then your bonus of colorful sunsets with this nice 3 bedroom home. The updates make this a must see. Click on photo for listing information. |
1879 Shelburne Falls Road Conway, MA Spacious single level home in great condition offering a large yard and relaxing deck. This home comes with all appiances, furnishings and even the TV stays to help make your transition easy. Click on photo for listing information. |
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![]() Western, Massachusetts Massachusetts Association of REALTORS (MAR) reported this week that the number of single-family homes put under agreement in November went up again for the seventh straight month compared to the same time in 2010. Condominium sales were also up from the same time last year. Read more . . . This is the kind of news we have been waiting for. As stated many times before, a good inventory with affordable homes, mortgage interest rates low and better employment market has consumer confidence is rising. |
Start your home search now to determine what the market holds for you. Just click on the link that fits your search criteria or go to www.cbumr.com to create your own. Single family: Condominium: Multi-family: </?xml:namespace> Contact your Coldwell Banker REALTOR today to see how they can help you begin your search. </?xml:namespace> |
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Market Watch for Franklin & Hampshire Counties ![]() Massachusetts Association of REALTORS (MAR) stated this week, "Home Sales up in October as Positive Trend continued for the Fourth Straight Month". MAR sites a better job market combined with affordable prices and super-low interest rates continue to be the engine that is pushing sales to positive ground. Read more... Below is a quick look at sales in both counties over the last 30 days. This information is based on single-family homes, only for the month of November 2011. In Franklin County home the sale price are up 25% and in Hampshire County the sold prices are up 12% compared to November 2010. In addition to sales activity in November, there is 55 single family homes pending sale in Franklin County and 113 pending sale in Hampshire County today. Our website provides a complete search of all property available along the Pioneer Valley. Enjoy your search of homes in our exceptional area. |
Franklin County | Hampshire County | |
Single Family Homes for Sale: | 383 | 482 |
Average List Price: | $254,490 | $296,930 |
Single Family Homes Sold in Nov: | 38 | 81 |
Average Sale Price: | $207,802 | $286,167 |
Highest Sale Price: | $680,000 | $800,000 |
Lowest Sale Price: | $48,101 | $38,000 |
Homes Sold Over $300,000: | 7 | 30 |
Homes Sold in $200,000 Range: | 13 | 29 |
Homes Sold below $200,000: | 18 | 22 |
The attached statistics are obtained through research in the MLSPIN system and the system is not responsible for errors produced as a result of this research.