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News and Happenings for Franklin, MA

March 25, 2009

How Museum Pass Programs Can Help You

Many public libraries in Massachusetts sponsor museum pass programs.  These pass programs are a very valuable public benefit you should know about.  They allow users to […]
March 22, 2009

Franklin Schools Offer Great Summer Programs

The Franklin, MA Public Schools offer a wonderful summer program of academics, sports and fun activities for children of all ages.  The summer program speaks volumes […]
March 21, 2009

Franklin Town Web Site a Winner!

Franklin, MA has received the e-Government Award for 2009, an honor conferred annually by Common Cause, the respected public interest watchdog group, as part of its Campaign […]
March 20, 2009

Federal Reserve Acts to Lower Rates

The Federal Reserve is taking remarkable steps to drive mortgage rates lower.  This push to reduce rates demonstrates that the US government is fully committed to […]
March 18, 2009

Franklin Recreation Now Serves Medway

It’s a win-win for the neighboring Massachusetts communities of Franklin and Medway!  Medway residents now can participate in the wide range of programs offered by Franklin’s […]
March 16, 2009

Market Leaves Some Sellers Happy, Others Not

This is a very uneven real estate market.  Some homes sell quickly while others can linger unsold for months.   So you have some happy, successful home […]
March 15, 2009

Absorption Rates March 2009

Single family home inventory in Massachusetts showed modest improvement in March 2009 compared to year-ago levels. The Franklin, MA real estate market experienced the least reduction; […]
March 14, 2009

Construction Delay Hits Franklin Center Commons

In a recent appearance before the Franklin Planning Board, developer John Marini announced that he has halted the planned 3rd stage of his Franklin Center Commons […]
March 13, 2009

Low Offers: Why They Don’t Work

Buyers will occasionally ask me whether they can make an offer of 20%, 30% or even 40% less than a listing’s asking price.  The expectation is […]
March 9, 2009

Home Buyers Active, Shopping Mall Packed

This is a report from the trenches of Franklin, MA real estate, a quick status snapshot of things as they were Sunday, March 8, 2009 in […]
March 6, 2009

Franklin’s Credit Rating Upgraded

In the midst of all the bad economic news these days, it very encouraging to see a positive financial report about Franklin, MA! Franklin Treasurer/Collector James […]
March 4, 2009

Beware Zombie Listings!

Sometimes a buyer will contact me about a home he has seen on the Internet.  He may tell me that he’s confused because he’s seen the […]