August 2011 Real Estate Market Report Sharon MA 02067 In August, 28 single family homes sold in Sharon MA. That's the largest number of single family homes sold in any month so far this year. Let's look at what that number represents. While more homes sold this month, the average sale price for homes dropped almost 18% since July from an average sale price of $496,413 down to 408,709.  This is a 12% decrease compared to the average sale price in August 2010 of $464,993. Almost all of the homes sold in August came on the market since March 2011.That means that they were listed during the months when there is traditionally the most real estate activity. However, 13 of the homes were priced so far above their market value that they had to reduce the list price before receiving an offer. It... 09/06/2011

 In August of 2011 there were 26 homes that closed within the month for Sharon, MA. this was a increase of 11 units as there were 15 homes that closed in August of 2010. The Average list price for the homes that closed in Sharon for August 2011 was $416,015 The Average list price for the homes that closed in Sharon for August of 2010 was $487,007 The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Sharon for August of 2011 was $399,475 The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Sharon for August of 2010 was $464,993 The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Sharon in August of 2011 was 92 days. The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Sharon in August of 2010 was 84 days.   11 homes went under agreement in Sharon, Massachusetts for the month of August, 20... 09/01/2011

School Bus Schedules for Sharon MA Grades 1-12 start school on Wednesday, Aug. 31, Thursday, Sept. 1 for Kindergarten and Tuesday, Sept. 6 for Early Childhood. Here are the school bus schedules along with starting and dismissal times for each school. Students will be issued a bus tag on the first day of school. For questions or changes please call Fran Derry at 781-784-1545. Sharon Middle School Start time: 7:40 a.m. Dismissal: 2:10 p.m. Click HERE for the Sharon Middle School bus schedule. Sharon High School Start time: 8:05 a.m. Dismissal: 2:39 p.m. Click HERE for the Sharon High School bus schedule. Heights Elementary School Start time: 8:50 a.m. Dismissal: 3:05 p.m. Click HERE for the Heights Elementary School bus schedule. Cottage Street Elementary School Start time: 8:55 a.m. Dism... 08/29/2011

Sharon, Mass. Real Estate - Week ending August 27, 2011 Here is a brief snapshot of the real estate market for single family homes in Sharon, Mass. (Source MLSPIN) Number of Homes on The Market 105 Average List Price $558,318 Average Market Time 120 Days Thinking of selling your home in Sharon, Mass. or other Norfolk County towns. Call or email me...I would welcome the opportunity to show you how my online marketing can get your home SOLD! 08/26/2011

  Two Great Bands One Great Cause Looking for something to do on a Saturday night? You can hear two great bands and support the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Come see the Dred Sox, a favorite Sharon summer band, and Skatana, the 2011 winner of the Sharon High Battle of the Bands. There will be raffles and a live auction. The music gets going on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Canton Junction Sports Pub, 399 Neponset Street, in Canton. Suggested donation at the door is $10 for adults and $5 for students. All the money donated will go to support the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Come listen to some great music and help find a cure for cancer!       Read Nina's blog: www.livesharon.com   08/25/2011

Sharon MA Public School Calendar 2011-2012 Counting down the days until school starts! Grades 1-12 in Sharon MA start on Wednesday, August 31st. Kindergarten starts on September 1 and Early Childhood start September 6. All grades will be off on Friday, September 2 and Monday, September 5 for a long Labor Day weekend. Schools will also be closed September 29 and 30 for Rosh HaShana. Here are some details for each school: Cottage Street Elementary School Thursday, Sept. 8: Picture Day Sunday, Sept. 11: Back to School BBQ Monday, Sept. 19: Grades K-2 Back-to-School Night/Book Fair Wednesday, Sept. 21: Grades 3-5 Back-to-School Night/Book Fair Heights Elementary School Tuesday, Sept. 20: Grades K-1 Open House Wednesday, Sept. 21: Grades 2-3 Open House Thursday, Sept. 22: Grades 4-5 Open Hou... 08/25/2011

Sharon MA New Construction Homes For Sale Buying a new construction home is an exciting opportunity to customize a home with a design that fits your taste and living style. Right now, there are several lots available to be build new construction homes in Sharon MA. These lots are in walking distance to schools, Lake Massapoag, houses of worship and more! Building a new construction home in Sharon MA follows a different process than buying an existing home. It will involve meetings with a builder to work out the design, specifications and price. Work with a Realtor who understands the process and can guide you.  Nina Rogoff is a member of the Kuney-Todaro Team of RE/MAX Executive Realty. The Kuney-Todaro Team is the #1 Team for new construction listings in Norfolk County. Call Nina at 78... 08/25/2011

New Construction 3 Bedroom Home For Sale Sharon MA Starting at $465,000 Here's an opportunity for a new construction home in the center of Sharon MA! This corner, neighborhood lot is walking distance to schools, commuter rail, Lake Massapoag, houses of worship and much more! Choose a plan of approximately 1,800 square feet with a starting price of $465,000 or approximately 2,100 square feet starting at $495,000. You can customize the builders plans or bring your own plan for a 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom home. Builder estimates construction time at 90 days. For more information about this property and the builder, please call Nina Rogoff at 781-253-3385. Nina is part of the Kuney-Todaro team of RE/MAX Executive Realty. We're the #1 listing agents for new construction homes in Norfolk Coun... 08/24/2011

Why Hasn't Your Home Sold? Has your house in Sharon MA been on the market for months...maybe years? There may be many reasons why your house hasn't sold. 1.Let's talk about the price. The market value of any house is determined by what buyers will pay for it. When I prepare a market analysis for your home in Sharon MA, I will compare it to similar properties that have sold recently. The selling price range of these homes tells us what buyers are willing to pay. By factoring in the age of your home, condition, location and updates I can help you identify where your house falls in that range. When you list your house for sale in this price range, buyers recognize that it is priced correctly. That's the first step in getting a buyer's attention! 2. Have you done everything you could to get... 08/23/2011

Luxury Homes for Sale Sharon MA A luxury home reflects a certain level of expectation. It's much more than just a large living area. If you are looking to purchase a luxury home in Sharon MA you expect an elegant home in top condition as seen in the construction, high-end finishes and details and the landscaping. In Sharon MA there are currently 110 single family homes for sale. Of those, 40 homes are priced between $600,000 and $1,950,000, and 10 are new construction homes. You may find houses that are completely updated, and others that need cosmetic makeovers and updating. To find a luxury home in Sharon MA that meets your definition of luxury and your lifestyle, you also need to know about the street and neighborhood of a home. The schools, both public and private, commuting options... 08/21/2011

Sharon, Mass. Real Estate - Week ending August 20, 2011 Here is a brief snapshot of the real estate market for single family homes in Sharon, Mass. (Source MLSPIN) Number of Homes on The Market 111 Average List Price $563,985 Average Market Time 119 Days Thinking of selling your home in Sharon, Mass. or other Norfolk County towns. Call or email me...I would welcome the opportunity to show you how my online marketing can get your home SOLD! 08/20/2011

East Elementary Kindergarten Meet & Greet Sunday, Aug. 21 in Sharon MA The start of the school year is just around the corner. Everyone is talking about it and getting ready! For entering Kindergarteners, the new experience can be a big transition. To help ease that transition, East Elementary School is holding its annual Meet & Greet for incoming Kindergarten students at 10 a.m., Sunday, August 21 at Ames Street Playground. This event is sponsored by the East Elementary School PTSO. Come meet some new Kindergarten friends and families before the school year starts! Wishing all the students and their families a great school year! 08/19/2011

  Sharon MA Market Snapshot January through July 2011 Here's a look at single family home sales in Sharon MA for January through July 2011. There were 90 homes sold during this time frame, with an average sale price of $450,564.   These numbers represent the sale of: 4 homes sold between $100,000 - $199,999 18 homes sold between $200,000 - $299,999 24 homes sold between $300,000 - $399,999 19 homes sold between $400,000 - $499,999 13 homes sold between $500,000 - $599,999 12 homes sold between $600,000 - $699,999 4 homes sold between $700,000 - $799,999 2 homes sold between $800,000 - $899,999 2 homes sold between $1,000,000 - $1,999,999 If you are thinking about selling your Sharon MA home, call me at 781-253-3385 for a Free Market Analysis. This will give you the information you need ... 08/17/2011

Another Nina Rogoff Sale 45 Bradford Ave Sharon MA   $302,500 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom Updated kitchen and bathroom Hardwood floors throughout the home Large deck with gas grill hook up One car garage with overhead storage loft Full basement Interior: 1,227 sq. ft. Lot size: 11,456 sq. ft. Location This home is located on a quiet side street within walking distance of the center of town, Lake Massapoag and the commuter rail.  45 Bradford Avenue, Sharon, MA 02067 If you are thinking of selling your home, call me at 781-253-3385 for a Free Market Analysis of your home. 08/17/2011

Sharon MA on Money Magazine Top 100 Best Places to Live List Money Magazine just reported their 2011 Top 100 Best Places to Live. Sharon MA was ranked #11 on their list which had some incomplete information for our town. If they had all the details, they would surely have chosen Sharon MA as the #1 place to live! Sharon is a town where you can sit an an outside table in the center of town, have a cup of coffee and catch up with friends. You can enjoy freshly made ice cream in a huge range of flavors at Crescent Ridge Dairy. You can enjoy a small beach town vibe when you get home at the end of the day. The town's motto is "A nice place to live because it's naturally beautiful". You decide for yourself! 1. Sharon is a beautiful town in terms of it's natural resources and the relaxed beach... 08/16/2011

Sharon, Mass. Real Estate - Week ending August 13, 2011 Here is a brief snapshot of the real estate market for single family homes in Sharon, Mass. (Source MLSPIN) Number of Homes on The Market 110 Average List Price $565,305 Average Market Time 123 Days Thinking of selling your home in Sharon, Mass. or other Norfolk County towns. Call or email me...I would welcome the opportunity to show you how my online marketing can get your home SOLD! 08/14/2011

Sharon Triathalon Team Supports Breast Cancer Patients. Scott Clifford, a partner in Epstein, Lipsey & Clifford may not think his swimming is a threat to Olympic swimmer, Michael Phelps, but his efforts to raise money by competing in the Sharon Triathalon are worthy of a gold medal. This is Scott's second triathalon. He and his team are raising $20,000 for the Ellie Fund, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. They need your help to reach their goal and to support this great organization. The Ellie Fund is an organization that fights breast cancer and provides a variety of support services to patients and their families. Please CLICK HERE to donate and to read about Scott's triathalon experiences and his reason for raising money for the Ellie Fund. The Sharon Triathalon will be held on Augu... 08/08/2011

Sharon, Mass. Real Estate - Week ending August 6, 2011 Here is a brief snapshot of the real estate market for single family homes in Sharon, Mass. (Source MLSPIN) Number of Homes on The Market 102 Average List Price $552,520 Average Market Time 126 Days Thinking of selling your home in Sharon, Mass. or other Norfolk County towns. Call or email me...I would welcome the opportunity to show you how my online marketing can get your home SOLD! 08/07/2011

In July of 2011 there were 16 homes that closed within the month for Sharon, MA. this was a increase of 1 unit as there were 15 homes that closed in July of 2010. The Average list price for the homes that closed in Sharon for July 2011 was $510,144 The Average list price for the homes that closed in Sharon for July of 2010 was $498,760 The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Sharon for July of 2011 was $496,413 The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Sharon for July of 2010 was $475,180 The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Sharon in July of 2011 was 70 days. The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Sharon in July of 2010 was 60 days.   13 homes went under agreement in Sharon, Massachusetts for the month of July, 2011. The average list ... 08/01/2011

Sharon, Mass. Real Estate - Week ending July 30, 2011 Here is a brief snapshot of the real estate market for single family homes in Sharon, Mass. (Source MLSPIN) Number of Homes on The Market 107 Average List Price $541,826 Average Market Time 116 Days Thinking of selling your home in Sharon, Mass. or other Norfolk County towns. Call or email me...I would welcome the opportunity to show you how my online marketing can get your home SOLD! 07/29/2011