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News and Happenings for Franklin, MA

November 17, 2009

Mortgage interest rates remain low

The average interest rate charged for 30 year fixed-rate mortgages in the US slipped below 5% again in mid-November.  The easy money policies adopted by the […]
November 16, 2009

Massachusetts (MA) real estate 2010 forecast

The $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit was recently extended to April 30, 2010.  And Congress created a new $6,500 long-term homeowner Home Buyer Tax […]
November 8, 2009

New homebuyer tax credit to spur home sales in Massachusetts (MA)

Congress has enacted a remarkable new $6,500 home purchase tax credit available to most homeowners for the next 6 months.  Dubbed the Homebuyer Tax Credit, this […]
November 4, 2009

MA home price rise likely; Franklin, MA real estate among best: report

Massachusetts real estate looks poised for another round of strong price appreciation in coming years according to The Greater Boston Housing Report Card 2009.  Released earlier […]
October 24, 2009

Beloved gazebo on Franklin Common gets facelift

The graceful gazebo on the Franklin MA Town Common is getting some much-needed attention.  An puzzling original design flaw is being corrected.  The structure is getting […]
October 21, 2009

Beautiful renovation of a Franklin (MA) Massachusetts home

A local family has just completed the complete overhaul of a home in Franklin, MA they now have listed with me for sale.  They have truly done […]
October 20, 2009

Halloween 2009 in Franklin (MA) Massachusetts

The annual Halloween Festival will be held in Franklin, Massachusetts Sunday, October 25, 2009.  This fun and only mildly spooky event is great for younger kids […]
October 19, 2009

Better real estate market ahead?

Fewer homes sitting unsold on the market often signal better times ahead for real estate. So the ongoing absorption of single family home inventory in Massachusetts […]
October 13, 2009

Better economy makes lenders resist short sales?

Improving economic conditions across the US are creating new obstacles to short sales, according to an article in the current edition of BusinessWeek magazine.  The firmer economy […]
October 10, 2009

Mortgage rates near record lows

The Massachusetts real estate market got some very good news this week.  Freddie Mac announced Thursday that the average interest rate for 30-year-fixed-rate mortgage loans has […]
October 6, 2009

New video: What to offer on a home for sale in (MA) Massachusetts

Many home buyers feel a bit confused or uncertain about how much to offer on a home for sale in Massachusetts.  Is asking price too much?  […]
October 3, 2009

Solid September for Franklin (MA) Massachusetts home sales

Home sales in Franklin, MA continued a strengthening trend in September 2009.  20 single family homes sold, compared to only 17 September sales in 2008.  This […]