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News and Happenings for Franklin, MA

May 1, 2010

MA real estate 2010: home sales data confusion to clear soon?

What direction is Massachusetts real estate headed in 2010?  To judge from the conflicting statistics published this week by two highly-respected real estate tracking firms, the […]
April 28, 2010

Opening day ceremonies for baseball, softball in Franklin, MA

Opening day for the boys’ baseball and girls’ softball leagues is an annual rite of spring in Franklin, Massachusetts.  The day’s events involve literally 1,000s of […]
April 15, 2010

Will new short sale program help homeowners avoid foreclosure?

With the recent news that the Obama Administration’s Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) is failing to help the overwhelming majority of distressed homeowners in the country […]
April 8, 2010

MA homeowner needs help with flooded basement

There was so much heavy rainfall recently in MA that many homeowners are dealing with water in basements that otherwise have been dry for decades. “RIB” […]
April 5, 2010

MA real estate improved in first quarter 2010

Massachusetts real estate turned in a pretty good showing during the first three months of the year, despite the record rains and widespread flooding that plagued […]
March 30, 2010

Housing optimists cite better jobs outlook, more affordable homes

The improving US economy and increased home affordability are convincing some analysts that the national real estate market will continue to recover in 2010 and beyond.  […]
March 29, 2010

MA recession ends, recovery under way

“Massachusetts will be seeing job gains pretty consistently from here on out,’’ according to an economist quoted in an article published last week in The Boston […]
March 20, 2010

Franklin, MA homes for sale inventory rises; remains below prior years

Every spring, the inventory of homes for sale across Massachusetts rises as home sellers put their properties on the market to catch the prime spring home selling season. […]
March 19, 2010

Overnight parking at MBTA commuter rail stations in Franklin, MA

Have you ever wanted to visit friends in Boston over a weekend or holiday and didn’t want to park overnight in the city?  Because the parking […]
March 15, 2010

Family fun activities for kids in Franklin, MA

As the warm weather returns, people caring for young children will be on the lookout for fun activities for the preschool set.  And once the school […]
March 11, 2010

Big Y seeks to open in Franklin, Massachusetts (MA)

You might want to forget about a Market Basket in Franklin, MA anytime soon!  Big Y Foods has announced plans to open a supermarket in Franklin, Massachusetts, […]
March 8, 2010

Home buyers overwhelm open houses close to Boston

Home buyers in the Route 495 region beware: buyers may be turning up the heat on the MA real estate market. There was massive, positively overwhelming […]