Metrowest Election Results for Senate
January 20th, 2010 Categories: Ashland, Bellingham, Framingham, Grafton, Holliston, Hopkinton, Local Communities, Marlborough, Medway, Milford, Natick, Southborough, Town Hall Info, Westborough
The election results are IN for Senator in Washington. The Metrowest region had a great turnout and for that we can all be proud that democracy is working!
Below are results from each Metrowest MA town and the vote counts for either Scott Brown (R) or Martha Coakley (D):
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What if City Hall Bossed You Around?
August 10th, 2008 Categories: Milford, Town Hall Info
The principle is this: as a citizen you should have a “problem” if City Hall tells you how to run your business / investment / or life. Milford City Hall did this recently with their bylaw regarding rental housing.
The purpose of the bylaw may be reasonable on its face, but it wouldn’t make as much sense if it was affecting you directly. The basics on this new law is:
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- Landlords must register their multi-family home with city hall. $50 per unit cost.
- A fee is required for each unit, and it is measured and inspected by the city. $15 per unit annually.
- Penalties could be $300 per day if you fail to comply.
The stated purpose of the bylaw is to help in the increased issues with overcrowded rental units and unsanitary conditions. Noble idea, but there are already laws regarding this! Read the rest of this entry »
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Important Info on Local Hospitals: Customer Satisfaction
May 10th, 2008 Categories: Framingham, Marlborough, Milford, Natick, Preferred Business
The Metrowest Boston towns are just a short drive to some of the most highly regarded hospitals in the country. I don’t think I have ever heard of Massachusetts residents complaining about the level of care that is available nearby.
There is a survey that I discovered that does highlight some customer satisfaction numbers you may find interesting.
Surveys are interesting subjects because there always seems to be a motivation behind them. This survey was conducted by The Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS). This government body seems to give hospitals a tool to get better at their care, but more importantly, it gives the consumer a way to compare hospital care.
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Foreclosure Real Estate Secrets
February 3rd, 2008 Categories: Ashland, Framingham, Grafton, Holliston, Hopkinton, Market Conditions, Marlborough, Milford, Natick, Real Estate, Southborough, Westborough
First time buyers of real estate are salivating at the idea that the Buyer’s Market in Massachusetts is offering “steals” in every neighborhood. They hear of foreclosures, auctions, and people unloading property at every turn.
This is not only a falsehood, but when buyers learn of the process, they usually run for the hills.
Let me explain how foreclosures work…
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4 Crucial Reasons to Buy In this Perfect Market
November 27th, 2007 Categories: Ashland, Framingham, Grafton, Holliston, Hopkinton, Market Conditions, Marlborough, Milford, Natick, Real Estate, Southborough, Westborough
You have been hearing all sorts of bad news in every newspaper article for the past 2 years. These are the 4 reasons why this is THE perfect time to be a Buyer. You should not delay, even if it means dealing with getting less for your current home!
As a full time Realtor in the Metrowest area for the past 10 years, I have seen mostly “good times”.
But were they?
My buyer clients were buying with multiple offers in the first few days a home was listed. Interest rates were good, but prices were climbing at double digit rates.
Ok, they were good times for Sellers.
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What??! Boston Area Real Estate “fairly valued”??
November 21st, 2007 Categories: Ashland, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Milford, Natick, Real Estate
SmartMoney Magazine reports in the December 2007 issue that Massachusetts real estate is considered “fairly valued”.
They compared local housing prices with other factors, including household income, population density, and interest rates.
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