Owner: Needham, MA Real Estate & Relocation - Pat Baker URL:http://activerain.com/blogs/patlaracybaker Join Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:46:40 -0500 Rating:0 Site Description: Knowledge that can be taught and guidance in the residential real estate market in Needham and Metro West is priceless. Keeping up with the Needham and Metro West real estate market along with what is doing today in Needham and the surrounding communities Site statistics:Click here
A Sounding Board 2008-06-20 18:43:20 I realized today that much of what I do involves me in being a sounding board. I am a sounding board for my buyer clients and my seller clients. They both certainly have frustrations. Thebuyer looks and looks for the home of their dreams. Then they find it and decide to put their offer in. There may be other offers going in at the same time.& Read more:Board
Needham Market Report 2008-07-09 20:11:35 Needham Market
Report July 9, 2008 - Hazy Hot and Humid - still better than snow and ice cold.
There were 70 properties sold since May 1, 2008. Ranging from $289,000 to $2,722,732
Average days on market for that time period was 70 days. Sales Ratio of 94% of the original price and 97% of the present list price.
For the same period one year ago the Average Days on Market were 82. The lowest
Ice Cream, Shays Beach, & Real Slush 2008-06-23 21:14:55 I was telling my granddaughter what fun I had as a kid living next to a store that sold ice cream for a nickle. I could walk across the street to the beach. It was on the other side of Logan Airport. It was such fun to just go over and swim. It was a clean beach then. We would pass the hot dog stand along the way and my dad would by me a "dog." Oh, I loved that. Then real slush not t Read more:Cream
, Beach
Corn - It's Great in Needham 2008-07-28 18:47:36 For all my 43 years in Needham we have looked forward to eating the corn from Volanti's Farm, 829 Central Avenue, Needham, MA and on the corner of Forest Street. This farm is truly a work of art. The owner is second generation and they started in 1917. Every fruit, vegetable, plant or anything they offer is simply eye and pallet appealing.
The place to be for the garden Read more:Great
Green projects In Needham 2008-07-27 18:23:31 The Green
Needham Collaborative brings the community together with other people who are like-minded when it comes to the education and effice use of our resources. There are many topics on the iste and they have kept the site up to date.
There is a link to some great tips for conservation. I am pleased that a group like this is available at no cost to join. For 26 years I have be
Needham Market Report 2008-07-26 15:04:20 Saturday Afternoon July 26th report.
There are 102 Active single family properties on the market
The average single family home on the market is $1,051,612 as of today.
The prices range from $349,000 to $3,500,000
There are 24 condominiums are active starting at $248,000 to $749,000
There are 2 multi-families $519,000 and $799,000
Presently there are 10 land listings from $335,000 Read more:Market
Needham Market report 2008-08-10 21:10:59 The single family on market listings are lower than I have seen it in a long time with just 93 properties on the market and 5 of those have accepted offers and will take back up offers.
The list price range is from $349,900 to $3,500,000.
During the last 10 days there have been 7 single family homes sold. One of those properties was very unique and historical one. There are Read more:Market
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Needham - Superb Suburb of Boston 2008-08-01 15:09:35 In today's August 1, 2008 Boston
Herald there was a great article really talking about how this wonderful suberb of Boston - Needham, MA is meeting the needs of buyers who want the close commute to Boston without the high prices of living in Boston.
Recently Bill Bartlett purchased a starter home, ranch-style for $395,000 with 3 bedrooms and it has met his needs. He has been renti
Needham Hiking Trails 2008-07-31 18:56:02 Needham has 2 great spots but nearby Dover, Wellesley and South Natick have some great spots too. In fact, my brother-in-law comes to visit us often from Cape Cod to do the nearby trails. This keeps him young at 58.
Ridge Hill Reservation - Charles River Peninsula - This reservation has sloping hills that gently roll down to the charles River also known as the city river.
Needham Town Read more:Hiking
Needham - So What have we got? 2008-07-30 21:21:52 Needham has the best schools.
..The best restaurants - like Panera Bread, Sweet Basil's, Blue on Highland, Fuji's Steak House, Not Your Average Joe's, Masala Art, Quince Bistro, Fava, Gabriella's Bistro, Bertucci, Rice Barn, Village Fish, Stone Hearth Pizza, Spiga, New Garden, Mandarin Cuisine, Pacini's, Fresca's
...The best transportation - Bus and commuter rail
....The best 4th of Ju
Bionic Man - another triathlon 2008-07-30 12:57:56 "The Fireman Company Triathlon:" West Kennebunkport, ME is August 24th.
I am including some photos from the 2007 event.
Our son is once again doing this for the 3rd time. This is a huge miracle. He is nearly 6 years since his bone marrow transplant. He has enlisted another police officer to do it as well. Leo is doing it as a part of Team In Training for the Le Read more:Bionic
Needham Market Report 2008-07-29 19:38:10 Entire 2007 Real Estate Sales for Single Family Homes:
-Total homes sold all of 2007 = 373 home
The average sales price was $748,000
The average list price was $776,000+
Selling at and average 97% of list price and average of 94% of original price
The volume of sales for the entire of 2007 was $279,219,386
Comparatively from Read more:Market
This is the best time to purchase real estate 2008-09-18 11:39:41 This is absolutely the best time to make a purchase of real estate. There is not a better investment that you can make than real estate. The smart folks will buy now not to speculate but to become a homeowner while interest rates historically low and the homes are more affordable than they have been in many years.
It is the best time for first-time buyers with all the perks. Not
Rapid Deployment Kits 2008-09-14 09:40:26 Once again I can't keep a good thing to myself. For all those who would like to know and perhaps give to this worthwhile cause I have cut and pasted the website here.
I believe what they say and thought others may as well.
Enjoy Sunday and sell some some property.
All the best,
Pat Baker, Needham, MA Real Estate Agent
Letter | Kit Contents | Bulletin Insert | Mail Your Gift
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, Deployment
HOT HOLLISTON HOME-153 Underwood St., Holliston, MA 2008-09-12 11:59:50
153 Underwood
Street, Holliston, MA - in the Brentwood Neighborhood...HOT HOLLISTON HOME
One of the loveliest streets in Holliston is where this 9-room multi-level home is found. There is lots of room here which includes an eat-in kitchen with 2 skylights, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room and game room. There is a laundry room, mud area, large open foyer at the front
Sing it! 2008-09-07 16:38:50 I just loved this and I can't keep a good thing to myself so here it is.
Some folks must like it because 8+ million have watched it so far.
There is not need for me to comment because the song says it all and so well. My compliments to the song writer, singer, and the one who accompanied her.
Enjoy.
Pat Baker, Licensed Real Estate Broker/Agent with Coldwell Banker Residentail Brokerage o
Hot Holliston House New to Market 2008-09-07 06:19:24 Photo GalleryLiving RoomLiving room 2Living Room 1Kitchen 1Play roomBack leading to deckDescriptionHOT IN HOLLISTON newly listed 9-room Split/Multi-level sited on a beautiful 4+ acre lot which is setback but on a country road in the sought after Brentwood Neighborhood. Great home for entertaining. This home has a game room and a playroom with a bar. Absolutely beautiful lot of land with th Read more:Market
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Just Listed - Home For Sale in Holliston, MA 2008-09-05 21:40:26 153 Underwood Street, Holliston, MA
Brentwood Neighborhood
This wonderful home is sited on 4+ acres of land on a tree-lined country road. Not only is this home in a great location but there is precious land that comes with it. So often the lots are so small and it is a luxury to have this large lot. This home is set back from the road with a backdrop of a large private backyard.
Home for Sale in the Brentwood Neighborhood, Holliston, MA 2008-09-03 13:43:06 Photo GalleryFront viewLiving RoomLiving room 2Living Room 1Kitchen 1Kitchen 2game roomBack leading to deckdrivewayFront view 2Play roomDescriptionSplit/Multi-level sited on a beautiful 4+ acre lot which is setback but on a country road in the sought after Brentwood Neighborhood
. Great home for entertaining. This home has a game room and a playroom with a bar. Absolutely beautiful lot of land
Needham Market Report 2008-09-02 23:14:05 We have 93 single family listings on the market through today 9/2/08. I am expecting to see a lot of new listings coming on in the next couple of weeks. The children will be back to school by Thursday so that should make a difference.
The average list price is $1,002,611. The lowest price is $349,500 and the highest price is $3,500,000. The concentration are in the followin Read more:Market
Needham, MA Schools - A question often asked 2008-08-30 10:37:10 Often when I am helping a client in their home search in Needham I am asked what is the best elementary school.
The answer is they are all great. If your friends have children in one particular school or other they will say that is the best school, but Needham has nothing but best schools. There is a real sense of community in each of the schools.
I have also included 2 othe Read more:Schools
Spiked Hair, Stars in the Sky, Enthusiasm for Life 2008-08-26 22:11:51 I just had to write about my youngest grandson Liam tonight. He is 5 years old and will enter kindergarten tomorrow.
Tonight I was thinking of his excitement the other day when he said to me, "Hey Mammie, you should try butter on english muffins they are great." He had such enthusiasm in his voice he ignited the atmosphere.
Then I remembered how excited he was when he kept saying Read more:Enthusiasm
Our Town - Needham, Massachusetts 2008-08-26 20:48:44 This is just a small capsule of Needham, Massachusetts
but a good one. Stay tuned for upcoming events.
Plans are already underway for our Tercentennial celebration in 2011. Contact Bill Dermody 781-444-7400 Bill.Dermody@nemoves.com
To watch the Needham Channel and get an inside peak at the Field of Dreams at Memorial Park and DeFazio Field so tune in as follows:
Channel 9 -- Comcast
Channe
Our Town - Sherborn, Massachusetts 2008-08-26 20:29:48 What a wonderful town and great place for anyone. I love the little center of town and how very quaint it is. The lovely historic homes that line Route 16 and Route 27 are wonderful.
When my granddaughter could barely talk, as we passes through town (she was less that 2) the first thing she would say was "I cream" she was referring to C & L Frosty's a great little restaurant that has such wond Read more:Massachusetts
What is it like to Live in Needham, MA 2008-08-25 12:41:24 To our family of three it has been a wonderful life. It sounds like a title to a movie doesn't it? If we look at the years since we married and before that it has been a great life in Needham and we could not have chosen a better place to live. We just happened to find a neighborhood that had the best family ever living just behind us. So for all the years we have lived in our home and rai
Remember me 2008-08-24 18:06:27 I just received 2 most amazing videos. I want to share this one with all of you. I think as we approach the 7 years since 9/11 today I reflected on how there are lives that are changed forever. I also think about how there are so many protecting us and keeping us safe. We owe a debt of gratitude to our armed forces and this youtube video done by a 15 year girl named Lizzie Palmer says it all Read more:Remember
Needham Business Association Harvest Festival 2008-08-22 22:03:15 Needham Business
AssociationHarvestFestival
this year is on October 4, 2008 between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm.
This is really one of my favorite events in town. It is great to see friends and enjoy the ushering in of the Fal
Green Goes With Everything 2008-08-17 16:34:50 "Green
Goes With Everything
." by Sloan Barnett
I love passing on great information. I also love being green and have been since 1982. I am thrilled that the word is out. We switched to green products back in 1982 and I did everything I could to recycle and think green. I could say more but her video says a lot. There are a lot of kids with asthma these days. As a child and on into my adulth
Needham Luxury Market Report 2008-08-15 22:02:26 Needham LuxuryMarket
Report 2003 - 2008
Properties sold over $1 Million
1-03 --6-08
Here are some interesting stats for the luxury home market as follows:
2003
Pop Popcorn 2008-08-13 21:58:53 Ok, Now it is late at night and I see this video that I am going to embed here and I wonder. Is this possible and what has this cell phone been doing to me. I hear all this stuff and then I think about all the radio waves, microwaves, etc. we are all bombarded with.
I used to demonstrate microwave ovens back in the early 1970's. I would go to a department store and demonstrate for 4 hours h
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