Framingham MA, YTD Market Stat’s  thru may- 2009 vs 2010 Single Family Homes     # sold Median.$ Days On Mkt % of asking price 2009 132 $275,000 120 97% 2010 164 $296,000 88 98% Trend up down down up All indications are the Framingham MA single family market is stabilizing and improving. The volume of sales are way up, the median sales price is up, the days it takes to sell is way down and the selling price is 98% of asking price. All favorable signs. 06/09/2010

A Handsome Soldier in Framingham - Massachusetts What is about a man in uniform?  I was out looking at properties for a client yesterday in Framingham when I came upon this striking statue of a civil war soldier.  Of course I had to take his photograph and I was completely curious about who he was.  Checking the base of the statue I found that there was no information on his identity at all - only that he had been donated to the town of Framingham.  Since this Civil War Soldier stands proudly in front of the Framingham Historical Society, I went inside the building to ask more about the mystery man.  I then met two very helpful ladies who explained to me that he is known as the "Unknown Civil War Soldier." Very intriguing...    Inside of that building is the Edgell Memorial Library whic... 06/05/2010

Visit http://efhughes.com/professional1.shtml for additional details   71088240 ACT 701 Old Connecticut Path Framingham, MA  6 room, 3 bed, 1 bath Ranchx5  104 $222,222     71039085 ACT 19 Brownlea Rd Framingham, MA  6 room, 3 bed, 1 bath Ranchx9  96 $235,000     71065737 ACT 214 Grant St Framingham, MA  6 room, 2 bed, 1.5 bath Other (See Remarks)x16  51 $235,897     71066982 ACT 29 Cove st Framingham, MA  6 room, 3 bed, 1 bath Other (See Remarks)x28  48 $259,000     71089392 NEW 14 Thelma Rd Framingham, MA  8 room, 4 bed, 2 bath Colonialx12  88 $259,900     71040128 ACT 13 Sandra Drive Framingham, MA  7 room, 4 bed, 1.5 bath Ranchx13  95 $264,800     71024903 ACT 6 ROSSLARE ROAD Framingham, MA  7 room, 3 bed, 1.5 bath Ranchx11  75 $269,900     71062309 ACT 70 Millwood Street Framingham... 06/05/2010

Scott LaFleur, Botanic Garden Director, shares his thoughts on the 2010 season. Welcome to the 2010 season at Garden in the Woods!    Spring has sprung at Garden in the Woods and we couldn't be happier.  After last year's cool and rainy garden season, an early spring is just the reward we gardeners deserve!  The abundance of rain and the warm weather have pushed the plants to a spectacular but early bloom.   So, what is blooming?   Check out our new virtual bloom board on our web site, which will be updated weekly. You can discover when your favorite plants are blooming and make sure you see them in the Garden.  Don't forget to check out our events calendar which is full of things for you and your family to enjoy.  From old favorites such as Earth Day to new experiences like Hiawatha Da... 05/29/2010

    MLS # Status  Address Town Description DOM List Price Sale Price     71048768 SLD 40 Bates Road Framingham, MA  4 room, 2 bed, 1 bath Ranchx6  21 $99,000   $102,000   70919062 SLD 25 Birch Road Framingham, MA  5 room, 2 bed, 1 bath Colonialx5  96 $179,000   $120,000   70945121 SLD 5 Janice Circle Framingham, MA  7 room, 3 bed, 1.5 bath Ranchx6  4 $189,000   $210,500   71037761 SLD 28 Belvidere Ave Framingham, MA  6 room, 3 bed, 1 bath Colonialx7  6 $189,900   $214,000   70853640 SLD 20 West St Framingham, MA  6 room, 2 bed, 1 bath Ranchx2  273 $191,900   $181,500   71032860 SLD 21 Park Ave Framingham, MA  5 room, 2 bed, 2 bath Ranchx2  4 $199,900   $195,000   70953180 SLD 7 Sun Valley Dr Framingham, MA  7 room, 4 bed, 1.5 bath Split Entryx3  269 $219,000   $215,000   71046799 SLD 8... 05/22/2010

May 3, 2010 by efhughes | Edit The real estate market in Framingham is very active. The market is moving from a Buyer's Market to a more Even Market. Prices have seemed to stablize, inventory is lower than a couple of years ago and more reminicent of the mid 2000′s. Below is a summary of where the Framingham market stands today; There are 213 Active Single Family homes on the market with an average asking price of $448K and an average Days On Market of 114. There are 81 Single Family Homes in the Under Agreement or Pending category with an average Asking Price of $333K and and average Days on Market of 62. Over the past 6 months 173 Single Family homes have sold with an average Sales Price of $324K and an average Days on Market of 85. The April 30th deadline for the Homebuyers Tax Cred... 05/03/2010

Framingham MA Real Estate Market Report - Q1 2010 The Framingham MA Real Estate Market activity for homes sold in Framingham, MA shows that there were 76 single family homes transacted between 1/1/2010 and 3/31/2010 with an average sales price of $295,427 and an avereage days on the market (DOM) of 87.         MA Real Estate - Community, relocation and school information with town demographics. MA Foreclosures - Obtain a list of foreclosed and bank owned real estate and short sales MA MLS - View all listings in the statewide MLS. MA Homes for Sale - Map Search - Search by location, neighborhood and commuting. Framingham MA Homes for Sale - Map based search Virtual Homes Real Estate provides search tools to assist you in learning about the community, listing and market conditions. Click... 04/28/2010

  Framingham MA Condo Market Report - Q1 2010 The Framingham MA Condo Market activity for condos sold in Framingham, MA shows that there were 29 condos transacted between 1/1/2010 and 3/31/2010 with an average sales price of $108,700 and an avereage days on the market (DOM) of 65.       MA Real Estate - Community, relocation and school information with town demographics. MA Foreclosures - Obtain a list of foreclosed and bank owned real estate and short sales MA MLS - View all listings in the statewide MLS. MA Homes for Sale - Map Search - Search by location, neighborhood and commuting. Framingham MA Condos for Sale - Map based search Virtual Homes Real Estate provides search tools to assist you in learning about the community, listing and market conditions. Click on the following links ... 04/28/2010

This week, a very interesting decision involving the negotiation of a residential purchase and sale agreement came down from the Massachusetts Appeals Court in Coviello v. Richardson. Click here to view the decision. The case highlights the need for realtors and real estate attorneys to be proactive with respect to mortgage contingencies and requests for extensions. The Facts In the case, on February 12th the parties signed the standard form Offer to Purchase, which provided that a Purchase and Sale Agreement would be executed by 5:00pm on February 26th. Under the mortgage contingency clause of the offer, which gives the buyer the right to cancel if she cannot obtain financing, the buyer was required to secure a mortgage commitment by February 29th. The realtor, who prepared the offer,... 04/17/2010

Framingham Condo Market Report - 2/28/2010 The real estate and homes sold activity for Condominiums in Framingham, Massachusetts shows that there were 8 Condominiums transacted in February 2010 with an average sales price of $105,094 and an average days on the market (DOM) of 117.        MA Real Estate - Community, relocation and school information with town demographics. MA Foreclosures - Obtain a list of foreclosed and bank owned real estate and short sales MA MLS - View all listings in the statewide MLS. MA Homes for Sale - Map Search - Search by location, neighborhood and commuting. Virtual Homes Real Estate provides search tools to assist you in learning about the community, listing and market conditions. Click on the following links for your choice of services. Visit MA Homes for ... 03/17/2010

Framingham MA Market Report - 2/28/2010 The real estate and homes sold activity for Single Family homes in Framingham, Massachusetts shows that there were 24 Single Family homes transacted in February 2010 with an average sales price of $323,720 and an average days on the market (DOM) of 114.        MA Real Estate - Community, relocation and school information with town demographics. MA Foreclosures - Obtain a list of foreclosed and bank owned real estate and short sales MA MLS - View all listings in the statewide MLS. MA Homes for Sale - Map Search - Search by location, neighborhood and commuting. Virtual Homes Real Estate provides search tools to assist you in learning about the community, listing and market conditions. Click on the following links for your choice of services. Visit M... 03/17/2010

Framingham, Massachusetts Real Estate and Homes for Sale - Direct MLS Access The Framingham MA real estate and home buying process can be complicated and you will benefit from the guidance of industry professionals. A real estate buyer's agent, mortgage lender and an attorney are the primary advisers in the purchase of property. If you are a first-time home buyer or an existing owner, you may qualify for a tax credit and could be eligible for special financing programs. Start your search be determining your price range, housing needs and lifestyle you desire. Framingham MA real estate will assist you in finding the right property to meet your needs from local area homes for sale, foreclosed listings (bank-owned), land, condominiums,  all through the MA Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Re... 03/14/2010

  Framingham, Massachusetts Foreclosures, Short Sales and Bank Owned Real Estate Purchasing property at a Framingham, MA foreclosure auction has many risks to a potential buyer and in most cases the bank will bid and take possession of the property at the auction. The property is then referred to as bank owned, REO (real estate owned) or foreclosed property. A home owner may attempt a “short sale” whereby the bank agrees to accept less than the mortgage balance based on the owner’s hardship and financial status. Obtaining approval can be a long and difficult process. Additionally, there is no assurance that the lender will accept an offer at or above the listed price. Register for Framingham, MA foreclosures (bank-owned) listings and short sale opportunities. We will contact you and pro... 03/01/2010

The real estate and homes sold activity for Condominiums in Framingham, Massachusetts shows that there were 173 Condominiums transacted in 2009 with an average sales price of $105,085 and an average days on the market (DOM) of 142.  As of today (February 23, 2010), there are 74 Condominiums on the market with a median listing price of $144,400 and an average DOM of 113.           MA Real Estate - Community, relocation and school information with town demographics. MA Foreclosures - Obtain a list of foreclosed and bank owned real estate and short sales MA MLS - View all listings in the statewide MLS. MA Homes for Sale - Map Search - Search by location, neighborhood and commuting. Virtual Homes Real Estate provides search tools to assist you in learning about the community, listing and ma... 02/23/2010

The real estate and homes sold activity for Singe Family homes in Framingham, Massachusetts shows that there were 442 Single Family homes transacted in 2009 with an average sales price of $321,227 and an average days on the market (DOM) of 106.  As of today (February 23, 2010), there are 121 Single Family homes on the market with a median listing price of $462,073 and an average DOM of 174.           MA Real Estate - Community, relocation and school information with town demographics. MA Foreclosures - Obtain a list of foreclosed and bank owned real estate and short sales MA MLS - View all listings in the statewide MLS. MA Homes for Sale - Map Search - Search by location, neighborhood and commuting. Virtual Homes Real Estate provides search tools to assist you in learning about the comm... 02/23/2010

First time Home buyer in Framingham MA? Then I'm sure you have a lot of questions. What should I do first? What do I need to be prepared for? What questions should I ask my Realtor or Broker? Do I need both? The process of buying your first home can be quite overwhelming. That is why it is important to know the basics and educate yourself on what lies ahead. Lesson 1. How much should you save for a down payment. The most important thing to consider before beginning a home search is how much do you have saved for a down payment? The minimum down payment required is currently 3.5% for FHA loans and 5% for conventional loans. Under FHA guidelines the down payment can be in the form of a gift. This is not the case for conventional loans, the 5% must be of your own money. The smaller down pa... 02/01/2010

Home Refinance in Framingham,MA  I want a home refinance in Framingham MA, now what? Do your homework and look for a reputable Mortgage Broker who will look at your financial goals and determine the best mortgage programs available to help you reach those goals. Does your broker provide you with only one option or do they present you with more than one? Refinancing, just like purchasing, has more than one program. Be sure you are presented with at least two options. A good Broker will also provide you with a Total Cost Analysis, TCA, that shows the long term benefits for each of those program options. Be weary of the Loan officer who only shows you the cheapest interest rate or APR. They may be missing a plan that although slightly higher in rate, has better long term benefit to you and... 01/11/2010

Framingham MA Foreclosures, Bank Owned and Short Sale Property for Sale Register to receive Framingham MA real estate foreclosure (bank-owned) listings and short sale opportunities. One of our Framingham real estate professionals will contact you and provide: A list of existing real estate foreclosure (bank-owned) and short sale listings in Framingham. Email alerts on NEW foreclosure (bank-owned) and short sale listings in the Massachusetts MLS. Address and mapping information. For Framingham community information including school reports, demographic, relocation, home buying and selling information go to Framingham MA real estate. To search the MA MLS listings visit Framingham MA MLS listings. Go to Framingham MA Foreclosures for a map based search result of bank owned properties. Go t... 11/17/2009

Do you enjoy authentic Mexican food and a fun family dining atmosphere?  We do and that's exactly what we found at Acapulcos in Framingham, MA.  James and I took the 4 kids on a hunt for some good chimichangas and flautas and that's what we enjoyed with the live mariachi band at this nice restaurant.  Check them out, they have several locations:  http://www.acapulcos.net/ Here's our youngest son enjoying the beat!  LOL 06/24/2009

     Framingham market stat's  1/1- 5/31  2009  Single family activity Sold volume Avg sold price Median sold price Days on mkt    2009  132  297,000  275,000  120 2008 153  357,400 342,000 129 Trend - 14 %  - 17 %  - 20 % Down See chart below for sales by - price range most active range is - under $450,000    Report Run: 6/9/2009 9:44:17 AM Property Type(s): SF Status: SLD Start Date: 01/01/2009 End Date: 05/31/2009 Towns: Framingham Price Range # ofListings Avg. Dayson Market AverageSale Price   AverageList Price SP:LPRatio AverageOrig Price SP:OPRatio $0 - $49,999 0 0 $0   $0 0 $0 0 $50,000 - $99,999 2 317 $92,500   $119,933 80 $153,600 63 $100,000 - $149,999 2 59 $134,000   $155,000 88 $154,000 89 $150,000 - $199,999 12 118 $178,917   $181,900 99 $214,350 86 $200,000 - $249,999 31 1... 06/09/2009