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News and Happenings for Franklin, MA

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 […]
March 3, 2009

New Incentives to Buy Foreclosed Homes

If you’re interested in buying a foreclosed home in Massachusetts and will live in the property as your principal residence, there is a new program that […]
March 2, 2009

High-Low Sales Report Feb 2009

There was a total of only seven single family home sales in Franklin entered on the MLS during February 2009.  This is an astonishingly low number […]
March 1, 2009

How to Inspect a Foreclosed Winterized Home

Buying a home from a bank after the foreclosure auction can be very lucrative.  And by buying a foreclosed property, you are performing an important function […]
February 28, 2009

What Cartus Relo Certifications Mean for You

The Cartus Corporation offers relocation services to 100s of affinity organizations (such as USAA and Navy Federal Credit Union) as well as corporate clients ranging from […]
February 24, 2009

Short Sales & Foreclosure

Buying a home via a short sale or from a foreclosing lender is making lots of headlines in today’s news.
February 24, 2009

Short Sales & Foreclosure

Buying a home via a short sale or from a foreclosing lender is making lots of headlines in today’s news.
February 24, 2009

Mortgages & Finance

Whether you’re buying a home or simply refinancing, it´s all about finding a lender you can trust who´ll put you into a loan program that´s right for you.