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News and Happenings for Franklin, MA

August 13, 2010

Mortgage rates at historic lows – again

Mortgage rates in the US hit historic lows this week as fears of new economic weakness and stubbornly high unemployment drove rates down again.  30-year fixed-rate […]
August 4, 2010

July home sales fall sharply in Massachusetts

Home sales in Massachusetts fell 31.7% in July 2010 from year ago levels according to data maintained by MLSPIN, the largest MLS in the state.  Pending […]
August 1, 2010

Pick-your-own blueberries in Franklin, Massachusetts (MA)

The Gianettis’ U-Pick Blueberries has been a summertime staple for family fun in Franklin, MA for years!  Located just off Exit 16 on I-495 , the […]
July 29, 2010

How to find play groups and mothers’ clubs serving Franklin Massachusetts (MA)

“K.G.” recently visited 02038.com and asked how she might find mothers’ clubs and play groups for young children in Franklin, MA. One excellent resource for parents […]
July 28, 2010

Boston home prices rise for 2nd straight month

Greater Boston single family home prices rose 1.5% in May, according to the Standard & Poor’s/Case Shiller home price index for the Boston metro area. The […]
July 26, 2010

Relocation home buyers back in action in MA

There’s good news to report during the Summer of 2010:  corporate relocation buyers appear to be back in action in Massachusetts. Corporate “relos” important in MA […]
July 20, 2010

5 Skyline Drive Franklin MA 02038

[tubepress mode=”playlist” playlistValue=”472AEFF0D1DEB157″] Updated home for sale in great Franklin neighborhood 5 Skyline Drive, Franklin MA 02038 is a well-cared for home for sale in the […]
July 6, 2010

Massachusetts (MA) real estate – 1st half 2010 market update

The Massachusetts real estate market turned in a pretty good showing for the first half of 2010.  Home sale volume and median home sale prices were […]
July 4, 2010

Dos and don’ts for new trash system in Franklin MA

Looking for tips on what to do with your trash and recyclables  with the  new automated collection system in Franklin, MA?  Here are some helpful dos […]
June 29, 2010

Greater Boston home prices rise for first time in 8 months

Greater Boston home prices rose a solid 1.4% in April 2010, according to figures released today by Standard and Poors.  The jump in the S&P/Case-Shiller Home […]
June 26, 2010

Why new Loan Quality Initiative may be trouble for home buyers and sellers

Take a second to Google “Loan Quality Initiative.”  I did and found over 365,000 results on this currently hot topic in the real estate profession. Pay […]
June 25, 2010

Franklin, MA Strawberry Festival 2010

Dark clouds filled the sky, but the rain held off and the eight annual Franklin, MA Strawberry Festival was a big success last week.  A later […]