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Entries from August 2007

What happens when your little guy takes a magic marker to….

August 31, 2007 · Leave a Comment

Okay so, maybe you may or may not have children. If you do, you’ll definitely want to read on. If not, you can read anyways and pass along this information to someone who may be able to use it. The other day a little boy of one of the people I am selling a house for decided to write on an Oriental rug in a dining room. This was a very expensive rug and the homeowner was very upset thinking the rug was destroyed. Oh by the way, did I mention the artwork was created with a large permanent marker.

I jumped into action. I went down to see the guys (Richard and Colby Thomason) at Milton Village Hardware in Milton, Ma (Lower Mills). I was on the hunt for Gonzo brand spot remover. Much to my disappointment the store did not have it. However, Richard being a very resourceful hardware store owner suggested that I used Purell. Purell is the waterless hand cleaner you see nurses and doctors using in the hospital. I was a bit skeptical at first, however what could be worse that the permanent “artwork”.

 I am so delighted to tell you that the guys at Milton Hardware were dead on. The Purell worked perfectly. If you live in the Milton area and you need to solve a problem and can’t the help you need from the big chain hardware stores, you need to visit Milton Village Hardware. They are located @ 60 Adams Street in Milton. They also have a web site @ http://www.miltonvillagehardware.com/ Thanks guys!!!

Michael Mahoney
REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
http://www.mmahoney.com
/ 617-273-9297
Favorite links of mine for you to check out:
See all Boston Area Real Estate @ http://www.bostonbuyer.com
If you are looking for real estate in West Roxbury, you should visit http://www.livein02132.com
Milton Real Estate – visit www.02186.com
Quincy Real Estate – visit www.02169.com
CONDOs in Quincy – visit http://www.quincycondobuyer.com
Dorchester Real Estate – visit www.02124.com
Hyde Park Real Estate – visit www.02136.com
Jamaica Plain Real Estate – visit http://www.livein02130.com
Mattapan Real Estate – visit http://www.02126.com
Roslindale Real Estate – visit http://www.livein02131.com
Roxbury Real Estate – visit http://www.livein02119.com
South Boston Real Estate – visit http://www.livein02127.com
South End Real Estate – visit http://www.livein02116.com
Maybeyou want to see a list of foreclosure properties of fixer uppers. Please visit http://www.thebostonreports.com

Categories: Uncategorized

The Nosey Neighbor in Milton Massachusetts

August 31, 2007 · Leave a Comment

As a Realtor working in Milton, I have come to realize that people love to know what homes in the area are selling for. People in Milton seem to love to be informed about the real estate market. As a real estate agent, I can tell you amongst one another we call the curious type of people who attend the open houses with no intention of ever buying, the “nosey neighbor”. I know some agents don’t like when the “nosey neighbor” stops by their open house. I personally don’t mind.  My attitude is the more the merrier.I understand people are just plain curious. In the spirit of helping you keep informed on the market conditions in Milton, Massachusetts I am providing you with access to a wonderful system which will show you the 5 most recent sales in your neighborhood and the 5 most current listings in your neighborhood. I call this report, the nosey neighbor report. Please enjoyThe Nosey Neighbor Report Michael Mahoney
 REALTOR®

 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
 
www.mmahoney.com
 617-273-9297
Favorite links of mine for you to check out:See all Boston Area Real Estate @ www.BostonBuyer.com
If you are looking for real estate in West Roxbury, you should visit www.livein02132.com
Milton Real Estate – visit www.02186.com
Quincy Real Estate – visit www.02169.com
CONDOs in Quincy – visit www.QuincyCondoBuyer.com
Dorchester Real Estate –  visit www.02124.com
Hyde Park Real Estate – visit www.02136.com
Jamaica Plain Real Estate - visit www.livein02130.com
Mattapan Real Estate – visit www.02126.com
Roslindale Real Estate – visit www.livein02131.com
Roxbury Real Estate – visit www.livein02119.com
South Boston Real Estate – visit www.livein02127.com
South End Real Estate – visit www.livein02116.com
 
May you want to see a list of foreclosure properties of fixer uppers. Please visit www.thebostonreports.com 

Categories: Market Stats · Real Estate

Is there a condo market in Milton? Do you guys have condos.

August 30, 2007 · 1 Comment

I hear this a lot from potential buyers. They want to know what the prices are on condos in the market that they are looking.

In Milton, there are very few condos for sale in comparison to the overall single family market in Milton.

To give you an example, there are currently 128 single family homes on the market in Milton. There are only 28 condos.

There are only a couple of places where there are condos in condominium developments. The 3 major condo complexes that come to mind are:

The Residences at Milton Landing
Quisset Brook
The Burr Estates
Brushwood

The Residences at Milton Landing was new complex built a couple of years ago at 88 Wharf Street. The building is sited majestically on the Neponset River. There are always resale units available in the complex. To see a current list of units available, please click here.

The other complex which has a fair number of units is Quisset Brook. The condominiums were built in the 80’s. The are located off of Unquity Road near the MDC skating rink. There are about 56 units in the complex. The style is more townhouse style. There are always resale units available at Quisset Brook. You can see the available units by clicking here.

The 3rd largest complex for condos in Milton is the Burr Estates. The Burr Estates is sited on 21 acres. It is a gorgeous building. The complex is on some very pretty land. This complex is located on Milton Street. There were no units on the market at the time of this writing.

Michael Mahoney
REALTOR®
The NorthCompass Group
Keller Williams

www.mmahoney.com
617-648-3983

Favorite links of mine for you to check out:

See all Boston Area Real Estate @ www.BostonBuyer.com
If you are looking for real estate in West Roxbury, you should visit www.livein02132.com
Milton Real Estate – visit www.02186.com
Quincy Real Estate – visit www.02169.com
CONDOs in Quincy – visit www.QuincyCondoBuyer.com
Dorchester Real Estate – visit www.02124.com
Hyde Park Real Estate – visit www.02136.com
Jamaica Plain Real Estate - visit www.livein02130.com
Mattapan Real Estate – visit www.02126.com
Roslindale Real Estate – visit www.livein02131.com
Roxbury Real Estate – visit www.livein02119.com
South Boston Real Estate – visit www.livein02127.com
South End Real Estate – visit www.livein02116.com

May you want to see a list of foreclosure properties of fixer uppers. Please visit www.thebostonreports.com

Categories: milton real estate

Where is Milton Landing (The Residences at Milton Landing)

August 29, 2007 · 3 Comments

I get a lot of questions about The Residences at Milton Landing. 

 The Residences at Milton Landing was a condominium project that was developed in Milton a couple of years ago.

The question I get most often is where are these condos located. The condos are located @ 88 Wharf Street which is off of Adams Street in the area of Milton Village.  You may not know that the area is called Milton Village, however that is the correct name of the area where Milton Village Hardware and the small post office near the Baker Chocolate Factory is. You can see their web site @ www.MiltonVillageHardware.com

The condos are well appointed. They range from 1400 square feet to over 2700 square feet. There are resale units available at The Residences at Milton Landing.

You can see all the condos on the market at Milton Landing by clicking here.


Michael Mahoney
REALTOR®

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
www.mmahoney.com
617-273-9297

Favorite links of mine for you to check out:

See all Boston Area Real Estate @ www.BostonBuyer.com
If you are looking for real estate in West Roxbury, you should visit www.livein02132.com
Milton Real Estate – visit www.02186.com
Quincy Real Estate – visit www.02169.com
CONDOs in Quincy – visit www.QuincyCondoBuyer.com
Dorchester Real Estate –  visit www.02124.com
Hyde Park Real Estate – visit www.02136.com
Jamaica Plain Real Estate - visit www.livein02130.com
Mattapan Real Estate – visit www.02126.com
Roslindale Real Estate – visit www.livein02131.com
Roxbury Real Estate – visit www.livein02119.com
South Boston Real Estate – visit www.livein02127.com
South End Real Estate – visit www.livein02116.com

Categories: Milton Community Report

Milton Public Schools Open Wednesday – Pierce Middle School Comes Down

August 28, 2007 · Leave a Comment

Down with the Old Pierce Middle School in Milton

I was driving on Central Avenue in Milton yesterday and just had to stop
and look at the demolition of the old Pierce Middle School.
There were scoop loaders literally taking the building apart in record speeds.

While watching the building come down, I noticed that you could see the new school
in the background and I thought how lucky we are as a town to have all new schools
for the children and as an amenity for future home buyers.

Has it been easy? I would say no. There have been tax overrides and great debates, but
in the end it will all be worth it for our town.

As a Realtor, I can tell you people buy the town, not just the house. The short term pain we faced
about who is going to which school and how are we going to pay for it will all go away
when we enjoy well educated children and high property values due to some capital investments
in our school system.
“The seeds of success are planted to today”  – We made an investment. We should be proud of
the new buildings. They are beautiful. The children will enjoy the new classrooms.
If you have not taken a ride by The Cunningham/Collicot Schools you should. The open this Wednesday.
The landscaping is not done, but is being worked on.

Milton Public Schools open Wednesday. Let us reflect on the new schools and wish the
children a successful year

I shot the picture below of the old Pierce Middle School in Milton.

old-pierce-middle-school.jpgIf you want to see all the properties on the market in Milton, please click here


Michael Mahoney
REALTOR®

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
www.mmahoney.com
617-273-9297

Favorite links of mine for you to check out:

See all Boston Area Real Estate @ www.BostonBuyer.com
If you are looking for real estate in West Roxbury, you should visit www.livein02132.com
Milton Real Estate – visit www.02186.com
Quincy Real Estate – visit www.02169.com
CONDOs in Quincy – visit www.QuincyCondoBuyer.com
Dorchester Real Estate –  visit www.02124.com
Hyde Park Real Estate – visit www.02136.com
Jamaica Plain Real Estate - visit www.livein02130.com
Mattapan Real Estate – visit www.02126.com
Roslindale Real Estate – visit www.livein02131.com
Roxbury Real Estate – visit www.livein02119.com
South Boston Real Estate – visit www.livein02127.com
South End Real Estate – visit www.livein02116.com
 

Maybe you want to see a list of foreclosure properties of fixer uppers. Please visit www.thebostonreports.com

Categories: Milton Community Report

The Latest Home Sales in Milton, Massachusetts as of 8/27/2007

August 28, 2007 · Leave a Comment

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Categories: Market Stats

What is the Median Home Price in Massachusetts

August 27, 2007 · Leave a Comment

I have included the latest report on what the median home price is in Massachusetts.

It will also show you the last 13 months of trends.  

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Michael Mahoney
REALTOR®

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
www.mmahoney.com
617-273-9297

Favorite links of mine for you to check out:

See all Boston Area Real Estate @ www.BostonBuyer.com
If you are looking for real estate in West Roxbury, you should visit www.livein02132.com
Milton Real Estate – visit www.02186.com
Quincy Real Estate – visit www.02169.com
CONDOs in Quincy – visit www.QuincyCondoBuyer.com
Dorchester Real Estate –  visit www.02124.com
Hyde Park Real Estate – visit www.02136.com
Jamaica Plain Real Estate - visit www.livein02130.com
Mattapan Real Estate – visit www.02126.com
Roslindale Real Estate – visit www.livein02131.com
Roxbury Real Estate – visit www.livein02119.com
South Boston Real Estate – visit www.livein02127.com
South End Real Estate – visit www.livein02116.com
 

Maybe you want to see a list of foreclosure properties of fixer uppers. Please visit www.thebostonreports.com

Categories: Market Stats

The Week in Review for Single Family Homes in Milton, Massachusetts

August 26, 2007 · Leave a Comment

The Milton Single Family Market Update (8/26/2007) Here is the week in review for Milton, Massachusetts Real Estate
The time frame covered for this report is for 8/19/2007 to 8/26/2007.

There are currently 131 single family homes on the market in Milton.

In the past week, 5 properties came onto the market.

There were 12 price reductions on 12 properties.

The average price reduction was $11,685.00. Percentage wise, the reduction
amounted to a 3.0% price reduction.

Only 4 properties went under agreement. The average time on market for these
4 properties was 68 days.

6 properties closed last week. These properties took 97 days to sell. They also came in 97%
If you want to see all the properties on
the market in Milton, please click here


Michael Mahoney
REALTOR®

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
www.mmahoney.com
617-273-9297

Favorite links of mine for you to check out:

See all Boston Area Real Estate @ www.BostonBuyer.com
If you are looking for real estate in West Roxbury, you should visit www.livein02132.com
Milton Real Estate – visit www.02186.com
Quincy Real Estate – visit www.02169.com
CONDOs in Quincy – visit www.QuincyCondoBuyer.com
Dorchester Real Estate –  visit www.02124.com
Hyde Park Real Estate – visit www.02136.com
Jamaica Plain Real Estate - visit www.livein02130.com
Mattapan Real Estate – visit www.02126.com
Roslindale Real Estate – visit www.livein02131.com
Roxbury Real Estate – visit www.livein02119.com
South Boston Real Estate – visit www.livein02127.com
South End Real Estate – visit www.livein02116.com
 

Maybe you want to see a list of foreclosure properties of fixer uppers. Please visit www.thebostonreports.com

Categories: Uncategorized

See all SF Homes on the market in Milton

August 25, 2007 · Leave a Comment

I just wrote a quick search script which will allow you to see all properties on the market in Milton.

 You can interact with the search by clicking here

Categories: Uncategorized

August 26th – Help Friends of the Blue Hills

August 25, 2007 · 3 Comments

If you are looking for something to do outdoors in the Milton area, you may want to consider helping out The Friends of The Blue Hills. They are having a volunteer Blue Hills trail cleanup day on Sunday – August 26th from 9-1.

You will meet the group @ the Houghtons Pond Parking Lot at 9:00 AM and work ’til 1:00 PM.

THE FRIENDS OF THE BLUE HILLS has fought successfully since 1976 to preserve the Reservation for hikers and cyclists, horseback riders and skiers. They encourage young people to care for the magnificent park, and to challenging those who threaten its future.

You can visit their site @ http://www.friendsofthebluehills.org

Categories: Community