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Metrowest Election Results for Senate

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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Affordable Condo Options Newly Available

Over the past few weeks there have been 2 condo options that have come available in our area that could become really good deals.  I mention “could” because one is an auction property and one is an income restricted option.

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Nordstrom is Having a Sale… on Condos!

Natick has one-of-a-kind luxury condos that are going on the auction block next month.  The Nouvelle at Natick is a 215 unit project that is connected with the mall.  About 20% of the units are going to be auctioned October 4th.

The developers are in trouble.  They built this development just as the economy was going into a tailspin.  They have sold or put under contract only a total of 37 condos.  Ouch! 

Using town records, I was only able to verify 18 sold units, and selling prices ranged from $369900 to $1.2 million.  The following are the units being auctioned:

796-1078 sq ft units

1068-1591 sq ft units

1774 sq ft

1596-2110 sq ft units

The marketing department has tried everything to entice the local Realtor community to sell these units.  Incentives for months of condo fees or mortgage payments have not worked to bring in sales.  These prices have just been too high for such a unique housing option in Metrowest.  

You will need a deposit of $10,000 on auction day, and I would highly recommend doing all your homework about unit locations, pricing, and mortgage financing.  If you are an investor you likely will need 20-25% down payment to get your financing.

These very unique Metrowest condo options were never a good investment to consider, until now.  Feel free to contact me for all details of the process and the property options.  The developer will pay the commission of your Buyer Agent when bidding on these units, so take advantage of this guidance. 

“We Live Where You Live”
Ed Daniels of Remax Executive Realty can help you with this auction process and perhaps get you a great investment.  He can be reached at 508-341-7880.

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Important Info on Local Hospitals: Customer Satisfaction

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

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

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”??

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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Natick Food Pantry’s newest Volunteer

Natick, MA has a food pantry located on Hartford Ave that is a great source for the people in Metrowest. I have had the pleasure of volunteering there several years ago while living in Natick, and now I make it there for an annual event for Thanksgiving.

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This year I brought Lara, my 3 year old, with me for the food pickup. We had a great time and would recommend a family event like this for your family. Read the rest of this entry »

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