The last in a series of free concerts at the Milton Gazebo, 525 Canton Avenue, will be held on Tuesday, August 17, 2010.  The concert will feature Ken Lodge and the Baron Hugo Orchestra at 6:30 p.m.  I hope everyone takes advantage of this fun and entertaining event. Directions: From Points South:*Take I-93 (Expressway) North to exit 9 (East Milton Square) *Merge onto Granite Ave. and follow through 2 sets of traffic lights. (Lights are very close together, and Fire Station is on the right.) *Stay in the left lane and bear left at blinking light (Cross over Expressway) *Immediately after merge, move to right lane and bear right where the road splits. *This is Adams St. Take left at lights at St. Agatha's Church. This is Brook Rd. *Follow Brook Rd. to second set of lights. Take left onto... 08/09/2010

Join Milton, MA's Fruit Center tomorrow when they host Friday Lunchtime BBQ.  The weather will be mostly sunny tomorrow so no need to worry.  The Fruit Center is located at 10 Bassett St, Milton, MA 02186.  The event will take place from 11:30pm-2:00pm.  Payment is cash only.  More details can be found here: http://www.fruitcentermarketplace.com/month.asp.  This is a fun event and is a great opportunity  to meet new friends and neighbors.   08/05/2010

Here is another great article by Sam Schneiderman, of Boston.com's Real Estate Now: Regardless of what a buyer or seller thinks about a property's value, in the end, the only opinion that probably matters is the appraiser's. When mortgage financing is involved, the lender sends an appraiser to the property to make sure that it is habitable, marketable, and worth at least what the buyer intends to pay for it. The appraiser's job is to do a brief walk-through of the property (not a home inspection) and develop his or her opinion of value based on an analysis of recent sales and current market activity. There's a saying amongst appraisers that they are the eyes and ears of the lenders. Until fairly recently, appraisers developed their opinion of value by comparing the subject property to a... 08/03/2010

Milton Mass Real Estate Sales Milton Mass Real Estate Sales ****************************************************************************** If you're thinking of selling your Boston-area home, please give us a call. We're here to help you and make the selling process simple and stress free. You can get your property value instantly online @ http://YourEquityFinder.com Call us today to request your complimentary market analysis to determine how your home compares to others in your area. Feel free to contact me by phone 617-648-3983 Email Mike Mahoney You can search for all properties for sale in the area here Greater Boston and the surrounding areas. ****************************************************************************** 07/26/2010

Untitled Document Milton Open Houses, Milton Open House Guide Milton, Massachusetts Open House Properties this Weekend Open house list for this weekend, listed by neighborhoods. Use the search form above to find Milton open houses or browse the listings below. Home sellers and real estate agents will list open house listings later in the week, usually starting on Thursday or Friday, so you will see the most listings later in the week. If you want to see other Milton MA homes for sale use the form below 59 Collamore St | 6 room, 3 bed, 1 bath Colonial 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM $320,000 222 Centre Street 6 room, 3 bed, 1.5 bath Colonial 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM $349,900 93 Warren Avenue 6 room, 3 bed, 1 bath Colonial Jul 25 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM $369,900 212 Granite Ave : East Milton 7 room, 3 bed, 1.5... 07/25/2010

Milton, MA is a suburban community in eastern Massachusetts, approximately 8 miles south of Boston, that prides itself on a rich historical heritage, tree-lined streets, and acres of protected open space.  Milton residents have quick access to major highways such as Routes 128, Interstate 93 and Interstate 95. Residents can also access the Red Line into Boston. Total area: 13.28 square milesPopulation: 25,855 (2004) Households: 9,800 (2004) Population per Square Mile: 1,999 In 2009, Milton, MA was named 5th Best Places to Live in America by Money magazine.  Many home buyers with plans to start a family and those with young children choose Milton for the quantity and quality of the pre-schools available to them in the town.  The following is a list of early education schools located in M... 07/20/2010

Milton Massachusetts Real Estate Market Reports for 2009 Single Family Home Sales The Milton, MA real estate market report indicates that there were 208 homes sold in 2009 as compared to 230 in 2008. This represents a 10% decrease in the number of homes sold. The average sales price changed from $518982 in 2008 to $505411 in 2009, a 3% decrease in value. The days on market changed -6 % from 109  to 103. Visit Milton MA real estate for information about the community, relocation, demographics, MLS search, home buying and selling guides.   Go to Milton MA homes for sale to view current listings of homes, condos, multi-family and land listings. Condominium Sales The Milton, MA condominium market data indicates that there were 9 condos sold in 2009 as compared to 10 in 2008. This represent... 07/19/2010

This week in Milton, MA Keri Pyke, of the urban planning group Howard/Stein-Hudson, met with members of the East Milton Business and Citizens Advisory Committee to hear their concerns and suggestions regarding easing of traffic in East Milton Square. As many of you know, five years ago the town got $1 million in federal money to fix traffic problems in the Square.  The study will look at zoning and land use in the area, as well as traffic patterns, parking availability, and pedestrian access. “What’s happening now is wonderful,” said businesswoman Meryl Manin, a member of the selectmen-appointed East Milton Business and Citizens Advisory Committee. “The important thing is to just look forward, and give it all the support they need.”  The study is expected to be completed soon. 07/17/2010

Please see the list of open houses in Milton Mass This weekend. Should you have questions about any of these properties or need a buyer's agent for Milton, please call us. ****************************************************************************** If you're thinking of selling your Boston-area home, please give us a call. We're here to help you and make the selling process simple and stress free. Call us today to request your complimentary market analysis to determine how your home compares to others in your area. Feel free to contact me by phone 617-648-3983 Email Mike Mahoney You can also visit our website for more information on Greater Boston and the surrounding areas.****************************************************************************** 07/15/2010

Milton made the top 1,000 "Great Places" to visit in Massachusetts with five locations on the list released this week.  The 12-person Great Places in Massachusetts Commission has been working on the list for the past year and a half, using input from more than 12,000 online nominations from the public. Two of Milton's hotspots were in the state-owned Blue Hills: the 125-year-old Blue Hills Observatory and the Blue Hills Trailside Museum, which is run by Mass Audubon and just lost out in the new state budget with zero operating money from the state. Governor Hutchinson Field also made the list. The 10-acre field, which is owned by Trustees of the Reservations, is all that's left of the country estate of the last royal governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony -- who fled to England after ... 07/14/2010

Milton, MA is located in Norfolk County and is only 8 miles from downtown Boston. There are 31 open houses for single-family homes this weekend in Milton, MA. In 2009, Money magazine listed Milton 5th in its annual "Best Places To Live" list. If you are a potential home buyer and you are interested in Milton, please contact me to start receiving listings and open house schedules.  I can answer any other questions you may have regarding Milton including schools, public transportation, houses of worship, parks, etc.  I look forward to hearing from you.   Melissa A. Juarez Broker/Owner MBBA, LLC ~Milton Expert~ Majesq82@yahoo.com www.massachusettsbuyersbrokeragency.com     07/09/2010

Milton Massachusetts Recap of June 2010 Single Family Home Market  Watch my video below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkGa_f73aLo Mike MahoneyRealtor w/ Keller Williamshttp://www.NorthCompass.com Read My Blog @ http://www.TheGreaterBostonVoice.com   07/08/2010

There are currently 126 single family homes on the market in Milton Massachusetts. There will be 25 open houses in Milton this weekend. Download Open Houses in Milton Mass This Weekend Listed out below are the properties having open house. STREET_NO STREET_NAME LIST_PRICE LIST_OFFICE_NAME 19 Oak St $325,000.00 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Milton - Adams St. 222 Centre Street $349,900.00 Conway - Quincy 112 Audubon Rd $359,000.00 Kelley & Rege Properties, Inc. 56 Winthrop Street $359,000.00 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Hingham 172 Thacher St $374,900.00 Conway - Rockway Woods 23 Myers Lane $399,000.00 Kelley & Rege Properties, Inc. 18 School St $429,000.00 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Needham 372 Blue Hills Pkwy $434,000.00 GKR Residential 21 Meagher Aven... 06/25/2010

This weekend in Milton, Mass there are 20 Open Houses scheduledBelow is a list of all the open houses on single families in Milton, Mass this weekend. If you require any details on these properties, please free to call us @ 617-648-3983 or drop us an email. You can download the dates and times for all open houses in Milton, Mass by clicking here to  download Milton mass open house report31 Pagoda Street  Milton, Mass   6 room, 3 bed, 1 bath Colonial 3 $319,000    16 Blue Hill Ave  Milton, Mass   9 room, 5 bed, 2.5 bath Colonial / $339,900    222 Centre Street  Milton, Mass   6 room, 3 bed, 1.5 bath Colonial / $379,900    372 Blue Hills Pkwy  Milton, Mass   8 room, 4 bed, 2 bath Colonial / $434,000    18 School St  Milton, Mass   7 room, 3 bed, 2 bath Colonial / $439,000    474 Brook Rd... 06/12/2010

MILTON ranked 5th Best Places to Live by MONEY magazine.  The Multiple Listing Service shows that 33 single family homes were sold in Milton, MA in May, 2010.    The number of days a property was on the market ranged from 1 day to more than 300 days. Sales prices ranged from $285,000 to $1,745,000.  This price range is not uncommon and is reflective of the diversity of inventory in Milton. Contact me today for the latest listings.  Get a head start on your home search this summer and move-in to your new home by the Fall. 06/02/2010

The Milton Garden Tour, featuring 13 gardens, will be held Friday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and June 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour begins at Cunningham Park, 75 Edge Hill Road, Milton, MA, where enthusiasts can redeem or purchase tickets for a program guide and map. Tickets prior to June 10 are $20 (one-day) and $30 (two-day).  All proceeds go to the Milton Outdoor Classroom at Pierce Middle School. Tickets available at local merchants and online through PayPal. For more information and volunteer opportunities, go to www.miltongardentour.com. 06/01/2010

Good Morning, I thought I would spend a couple of minutes highlighting some of the key stats for the Milton Mass Real Estate Market. Rather than read all about it, I recorded it for you to listen to. If you need more specific real estate information on the Milton Mass real estate market, please reach out to me @ 617-648-3983. You can also see more @ http://www.02186.com Milton market overview   05/20/2010

In March, Milton, MA approved the borrowing of $6.2 million to build a wind turbine. Selling the power generated from the turbine will not only repay the loan and maintenance costs, but also return an estimated $7.6 million in revenue to the town over 20 years.  Town officials hope to begin construction in October. 05/05/2010

239 Granite Ave  Milton, MA 8 room, 5 bed, 2 bath Colonial Sales Price = $281,00021 Quarry Ln  Milton, MA   8 room, 4 bed, 2 bath Cape Sales Price = $363,000 64 Governors Road  Milton, MA : East Milton    7 room, 3 bed, 1.5 bath Colonial Sales Price = $477,00011 Hillcrest Rd  Milton, MA : East Milton    7 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Colonial Sales Price = $517,500 6 Marilyn Rd  Milton, MA   8 room, 3 bed, 1.5 bath Colonial Sales Price = $542,000 54 Cary Ave  Milton, MA   8 room, 4 bed, 3 bath Colonial Sales Price = $655,000   See all properties on the market in Milton See what homes are selling for in your area - Market Snapshot Find out What Homes are Selling for in Your AreaMAP Based SEARCH  See what's on in your neighborhoodhttp://www.mlsfinder.com/ma_mlspin/michaelmahoney 04/30/2010

Yesterday was election day in Milton, MA.  In the selectman's race, former school committee member Robert Sweeney defeated incumbent Kathryn Fagan by 32 votes to win a three-year term.  Incumbent Glenn Pavlicek won his third term on the school committee, with business owner Denis Keohane taking the second seat by 45 votes over Margaret Eberhardt. J. Murray Regan finished fourth.  Edward Duffy will keep the planning board seat he has held for a decade. He defeated architect Cheryl Friedman Tougias by 45 votes.  In the closest finish, Justin O'Shea defeated incumbent Eric Issner by 30 votes for the fourth and final constable position.  Incumbent Kathleen Heffernan fought off challengers James Henderson and Todd Greenwood to keep her seat on the board of assessors. Congratulations Milton! 04/28/2010