Another Satisfied Homebuyer: Congratulations to the New Owners of 622 Foundry Street, MA   Congratulations to my buyers who closed last Wednesday on the purchase of their first home in Easton MA.     These young buyers were on a mission when we first met.  With their wedding coming up at the end of June they wanted to find their new home, close and be moved in at the end of May. We first found a different home - an older one with lots of charm. But we ran into inspection issues that they could not get past so we continued on.  They settled on a fairly new (built in 2000) home that was listed for sale by owner.  After some price and closing date negotiations, we had smooth sailing through to closing. Best wishes to them as they start their new life in their new home! Are you ready to tak... 06/07/2012

Easton MA First-time Homebuyer Assistance Program The Town of Easton Affordable Housing Trust is offering financial assistance to first-time homebuyers. Participants in Easton's homebuyer assistance program must be first-time homebuyers (with some exceptions), and meet eligibility requirements including income limitations. Participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. For complete details and an application for Easton's first-time homebuyer financial assistance program, visit Town of Easton Homebuyer Assistance Program. For more information about qualifying for a mortgage and buying a home in Easton MA, please contact us. 02/24/2012

What’s Selling – and What’s Not – in Easton MA in January 2012   On average, homes for sale in Easton MA in January 2012 are on the market for 162 days before they are sold. However, homes in some price ranges are taking a longer time to sell as compared to homes in other price ranges.   The absorption rate is the ability of the real estate market to absorb or sell all of the houses for sale in a given amount of time. That means it’s the rate at which available homes are sold in a specific real estate market during a given time period. In other words, the figure shows how many months it will take to exhaust the supply of homes on the market if no other homes were listed for sale.   The higher the absorption rate (or the less the number of days homes are on market), the higher the probab... 02/23/2012

The Trend in Home Prices in Easton MA in January 2012 – Improving, or...?   Sales prices of single family homes in Easton MA in January 2012 on average have been falling in recent months! Home prices in January 2012 on average are down 16.0% compared to January 2011, and are down 10.3% since July of 2011. However, it’s important to note that on average, home sales prices in Easton have been rising slightly over the past 6 months.   The average listing price of single family homes for sale in Easton MA in January 2012 was $378,143, down 12.6% from a month ago. Compare this to the current median sales price of $359,600 - where half of sales are above this amount and half below it.   Below is a chart of the trend of median sales prices of single family homes sold in Easton MA over the past... 02/23/2012

Easton Massachusetts -Home Prices- Housing Market Data- a quick look The current number of single family homes on the market in Easton is 113 The number of single family homes sold last month in Easton MA  is 5 The average list price in Easton MA is $430,860 and Average Sales price is $ 393,000 (sellers get 91% of list price on homes that sell)   The average days on market for homes sold in Easton MA  is approximately 20 months. (as of Dec 2, 2012  Homes the represent outstanding value sell are under contract in less than 2 weeks.  What is "Outstanding Value? When a house is priced competitively to similar homes.( All other factors being equal..i.e., location, condition, amenities, AND...hiring the most knowledgeable, pro-active agent like me. Lori Lincoln of Keller Williams Realty To o... 12/04/2011

Easton MA Offering First Time Homebuyer Assistance The Town of Easton Affordable Housing Trust has announced a grant program to provide financial assistance to qualified first time home buyers. With some exceptions, applicants for the grant program must be first time home buyers (with a few exceptions) and must meet the following income limitations: Household Size: Income Limit: 1 Person $44,950 2 Persons $51,400 3 Persons $57,800 4 Persons $64,200 5 Persons $69,350 6 Persons $74,500 The grants are intended to offset the purchase price, so that the buyer can take out a lower, more affordable mortgage.  In return for this assistance, an Affordability Rider will be attached to the deed, so that the house remains as affordable housing.  This program can be used in conjunction with other lo... 11/18/2011

A home inspector working in Easton MA is required to perform a home inspection to the Massachusetts Home Inspector Standards of Practice. A copy of the standard will be provided to the client by the home inspector. The MA Home Inspector Standards of Practice is written for the professional home inspector. United Inspection Service has created some easy to read Consumer Information Sheets illustrating what is included and excluded in a Standard MA home inspection. Clear client communications (3c) are one of our core values. See the easy to read one page consumer information sheets for each of the systems in a MA Home Inspection. Visit the Easton MA Home Inspection web page from United Inspection Service for some useful information about homes in Easton MA and our Massachusetts Home Inspe... 09/29/2011

Open Houses in Easton, MA Weekend of 4/16/2011 - 4/17/2011 Saturday, 4/16 12:00 - 1:30  18 Highland Street (3BR/1BA/1410 sq ft/4.06 ac/$269,900) 12:00 - 1:30  7 Hermosa Drive (3BR/2BA/1800 sq ft/0.68 ac/$414,900) 12:00 - 3:00  11 Lewis Road (4BR/2.5BA/2348 sq ft/0.92 ac/$505,000)   Sunday, 4/17 12:00 - 2:00 59 Williams Street (2BR/1.5BA/1156 sq ft/0.4 ac/$349,900) 12:00 - 2:00 6 Woodledge Lane (4BR/3.5BA/3614 sq ft/0.66 ac/$569,900) 12:00 - 2:00 29 Partridge Way (4BR/3.5BA/3722 sq ft/1.33 ac/$715,000) 1:00 - 3:00  38 Serenade Park (4BR/2.5BA/3200 sq ft/0.46 ac/$724,900) 1:00 - 3:00  210 Prospect Street (4BR/2.5BA/4146 sq ft/5 ac/$748,000) 1:00 - 3:00  75 Concerto Court (Tanglewood Estates - multiple lots. From the $700s)   For more information on any of these properties, please feel fre... 04/15/2011

If you have children and live in Easton, you may have already visited the Easton Children's Museum. The Museum is a great place to bring the family for a visit and offers activities, concerts and special exhibits all year long. On Monday, January 17, the Museum is sponsoring a diversity event to celebrate Martin Luther King's birthday. The event will begin at 10 am and end at 4.  Children can take part in a fabric art project, make pins and weave on a loom.  Other activities are planned.  Admission is $6.  The Museum is located at 11 Sullivan Avenue. 01/15/2011

You can make a scarecrow, play games and enjoy a variety of fall crafts and folk music at the Scarecrow Stomp taking place from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at The Children’s Museum of Easton, 9 Sullivan Ave. Easton. Admission is $10 and includes museum admission. If you would like more information concerning this event, call 508-230-3789 or go to www.childrensmuseumineaston.org.   09/18/2010

  The Easton farmer's market is hosted by the Natural Resources Trust of Easton.  The market is open Tuesdays from 2 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 261R Main Street in North Easton, across from the Ames field. The market opened May 11 and runs until Oct.  30. Check out fresh produce from local farms, like Oakdale Farm of Rehoboth, Langwater Farm of Easton and Second Nature Farm of Norton. 05/21/2010

Easton Massachusetts Single Family Market Report - Year to Date (11/30/2009) There were 125 Easton MA real estate homes sold YTD with an average sales price of $385,619 and an average days on market (DOM) of 140. The selling range was a low of $121,000 and a high of $917,000. As of November 30, there were 59 homes active on the market with an average list price of $583,108, and an average DOM of 151.  There were 13 homes under contract with an average price of $366,738 and an average DOM of 94. The number of homes sold decreased since 2008 from 127 to 125 units. Easton MA Real Estate - Community, relocation and school information with town demographics. Easton MA Foreclosures - Obtain a list of foreclosed and bank owned real estate and short sales Easton MA MLS Search - View all listing... 12/26/2009

Fix and Flip Distressed Foreclosed /government Owned Properties in Southeast Massachusetts - Part 1  If you are new to the idea of investing in real estate for profit, you should read this article carefully and avoid costly mistakes.So let's get started: First get some financing in order. Investment properties require 25% or more down and those in distress may require a cash purchase. You should have cash on hand and ready before you even start the process of looking. However, there are other options. One option would be to ask your friends ,relatives and business acquaintances tohelp. There has never been a better time to invest in great property than right now. Either borrow the money from them or give them an equity stake in your new venture. You could also go to your bank and sell t... 12/20/2009

Oh.. boy.. It's that time of year again. How to Deep Clean Your Neglected House Part 1  Even if you aren't selling your home, we all like a clean home right? As most people do, I work full time, I mean full time.. when you aren't home to "see" the dust bunnies, it's easy to forget.  When you aren't home to notice that you're having a hard time seeing out your windows.. well.. for me and maybe you.. it's time to get things spruced up and spic and span for the Holidays and Winter, and.. I am guilty as charged. Here is my strategy, hope it helps you. First,  set goals attached to a date that you would like to accomplish by. Second, enlist some help. If you don't have help, you can get the job done in small time blocks.  How to eat an elephant.. "one bite at a time". I don't like jobs done ... 09/25/2009

Easton Massachusetts- Open House This Saturday 3pm-5pm. Estate House For Sale. 50 Church Street, Easton. This is one of Easton's Best Buys. Did you know that Easton ranks #48 in the country's list of Best Places to Live by CNN, Money Magazine? Here is  a brief descripton:  4 Bedroom Raised Ranch that needs updates and some TLC and worth the investment. All mechanicals and roof are newer.  This house is all about location. Situated in over an acre and no back yard neighbors. The lower level is set up to be an in-law. To legally approve the in-law, proper permits are required.  This home is listed for 259,000   ________________________________________________________________________________________________   Town of Easton is located 30 minutes from Boston, 45 minutes from Cape Cod, and 4... 09/24/2009

off Bay Road ( across from 7 Bay Rd) Hosted by Lori Lincoln.. Keller Williams Realty.. Please call for directions 508-878-0917  Home for Sale.. Open House A Brand New Classic. Over 3500 sq.ft. of Gracious Living with every conceivable amenity, dramatically situated at cul-de-sac's end in a new eight home neighborhood. If you have an architectural curiosity , you'll appreciate the the soaring ceilings, gleaming hardwoods, coffered library ceilings, dining room tray ceilings, balcony, wet bar, first floor master suite, bonus room, granite kitchen and sun filled breakfast room ,three & a half baths ,screened porch, wrap around farmers porch.... http://www.LincolnTeamRealEstate.com lorilincoln@kw.com   09/20/2009

Well, warm weather was the liquid wrench this market needed, our office has picked up in  offers and buyers, lots of well informed buyers, coming to the table, taking advantage of this tremendous time to buy good real estate.A good few weeks indeed. Sellers finally are listening to the talented agents who bring in well qualified clients with offers and bids on their homes. Finally that is getting easier; sellers are getting it more and more. The news's that price compensates for this market has been received poorly but makes sense to those who are serious about moving on with life and the past of higher values. Now tested is Patience on the part of serious buyers. As the Vice tightens in the world of good qualified buyers getting a mortgage approved.Buyers have to go through the paces a... 04/21/2008

I am starting this blog, to hopefully bring trends that may interest agents, buyers and sellers in this 2nd quarter real estate market of 2008. The perception presently in this local market place is that it may not be a great time to buy real estate. The reality is, it is always a great time to buy good real estate.I plan to post trends and facts that do not hid the challenges in this market place, but show clearly that priced right Real Estate that is "not on the market but priced in the market are getting multiple offers and selling above asking price. In each community my office work's in, there are gaps and very little inventory in well located neighborhoods. Buyers are so reluctant and most of the starter buyers that "free up the Trade up clients, are simply "shopped out". Credit t... 04/05/2008

First Time Home Buyers - Come to a free seminar on January 10 6-8pm. Learn all you need to know about how to find just the right home and buy it with confidence. We willl help you save time and money and reduce your risks. Its a great time to buy.In Stoughton the year ended with 24 properties sold in the month of December. The First Time Home Buyers opportunities are very strong. There are 29 single family homes under $300,000, 12 Condo's under $185,000 and 6 Multi-Family homes under $350,000. A wide range of properties that easily fit into a first time home buyers budget. The outlook for 2008 I believe is positive. Interest rates remain low and unemployment is considered at full capacity. As the spring market approaches there should be a new wave of inventory priced right and ready to ... 01/03/2008