REAL ESTATE LOCAL NEWS, MASSACHUSETTS

By Vicki Aubry, Realtor, ABR, SRES, Prudential Prime Properties The condominium budget is planned annually to cover both operational expenses and payment to a reserve fund for future capital projects. Generally, the trustees and the property manager get together a few months before the fiscal year starts with the current year's expenses and needs for the future. Think of the condo fee as going into a non-profit organization. Should there ever be too much money in reserve, the trustees may elect to reduce the condo fee or return some of it to the unit owners. Healthy reserves are good for both unit owners, as well as the condominium overall.

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Elaine Quigley, Realtor, CBR, CRS, GRI, Prudential Prime Properties The holiday season can be an incredibly busy time of year. Families are traveling across town, state, and country to visit loved ones. Children are home from school, bringing with them vacation schedules. This can be a difficult time for many sellers. They must find a balance between family time, showings, and open houses. If you are finding this holiday season particularly problematic, then keep reading.

The Real Estate ads for the Dec. 28 edition are here.

By Steve Levine, President of Steve Levine Inc., and an agent for REMAX Prestige As 2012 draws to a somewhat anti-climactic close, we can look back on the real estate market with a deep sense of relief. What a year it has been.

The Real Estate ads for the Dec. 21 edition are here.

By Michelle Gillespie, Realtor, Prudential Prime Properties While the warmer months are generally regarded as the time for home sellers to get their property ready for sale, marketing the home in winter and early spring is also possible. Homebuyers are out looking for homes 12 months a year, and there's no reason to drop the ball on sprucing up a home December through March. This month, I listed two properties and one them went under agreement within two weeks. Here are some tips I would recommend as your listing agent for selling your home in the winter months.

The Real Estate ads for the Dec. 14 edition are here.

The Real Estate ads for the Dec. 7 edition are here.

Elaine Quigley, Realtor, CBR, CRS, GRI, Prudential Prime Properties Low inventory levels are bringing a faster turnaround for today's sellers. From 1987 through 2011, analysis of the NAR Profile of home buyers and sellers series showed the typical time on market was 6.9 weeks, while the existing-home sales series showed an average supply of 7.0 months, just above the high end for a balanced market.

The Real Estate ads for the Nov. 30 edition are here.

By Nancy Russell, Vice President CBRB In the last six years, we have been through once-in-a-lifetime major economic disruptions. In 2006, we saw the collapse of the real estate market. Then in 2008, we experienced the banking and financial system meltdown. These events have caused both hard and soft shockwaves through our society.

The Real Estate ads for the Nov. 23 edition are here.

By Steve Levine, President of Steve Levine Inc., and an agent for REMAX Prestige Well, those who foretold of a real estate recovery happening in 2012 were sure right on the money this time. As the year moves way too quickly to a close, and we reflect back on the past 10 months, it has really been quite a change from the sad marketplace that defined 2011. Here is some pretty staggering data for you.

The Real Estate ads for the Nov. 16 edition are here.

The Real Estate ads for the Nov. 9 edition are here.

By Vicki Aubry, Realtor, ABR, SRES, Prudential Prime Properties Homes are sold every day, so if you'se on the market there is a good chance your home could be sold this holiday season. So, how do you maximize the look of your home during the holidays?

The real estate ads for the Nov. 2 edition are here.

By Elaine Quigley, Realtor, CBR, CRS, GRI, Prudential Prime Properties Believe it or not, after months of searching countless homes, finding the perfect one, negotiating...