Hi, If you are thinking of buying or selling a single family home in Wakefield, MA you may want to follow this blog to stay up to date on which way the real estate market is trending.  Every week my team goes through which houses came on the market, which had price improvements, back on market, re-activated, went under agreement and most importantly....which sold! So follow the blog to stay up to date! Ryan Covino ryan@ryancovino.com 978 657 7010 x344 11/03/2010

Hi, If you are thinking of buying or selling a single family home in Wakefield, MA you may want to follow this blog to stay up to date on which way the real estate market is trending.  Every week my team goes through which houses came on the market, which had price improvements, back on market, re-activated, went under agreement and most importantly....which sold! So follow the blog to stay up to date! Ryan Covino ryan@ryancovino.com 978 657 7010 x 344 10/28/2010

Hi, If you are thinking of buying or selling a single family home in Wakefield, MA you may want to follow this blog to stay up to date on which way the real estate market is trending.  Every week my team goes through which houses came on the market, which had price improvements, back on market, re-activated, went under agreement and most importantly....which sold! So follow the blog to stay up to date! Ryan Covino ryan@ryancovino.com   978 657 7010 x 344 10/21/2010

Hi, If you are thinking of buying or selling a single family home in Wakefield, MA you may want to follow this blog to stay up to date on which way the real estate market is trending.  Every week my team goes through which houses came on the market, which had price improvements, back on market, re-activated, went under agreement and most importantly....which sold! So follow the blog to stay up to date! Ryan Covino ryan@ryancovino.com 978 657 7010 x344              10/07/2010

Hi, If you are thinking of buying or selling a single family home in Wakefield, MA you may want to follow this blog to stay up to date on which way the real estate market is trending.  Every week my team goes through which houses came on the market, which had price improvements, back on market, re-activated, went under agreement and most importantly....which sold! So follow the blog to stay up to date! Ryan Covino ryan@ryancovino.com 978 657 7010 x344   09/30/2010

Hi, If you are thinking of buying or selling a single family home in Wakefield, MA you may want to follow this blog to stay up to date on which way the real estate market is trending.  Every week my team goes through which houses came on the market, which had price improvements, back on market, re-activated, went under agreement and most importantly....which sold! So follow the blog to stay up to date! Ryan Covino ryan@ryancovino.com 978 657 7010 x344 09/22/2010

Hi, If you are thinking of buying or selling a single family home in Wakefield, MA you may want to follow this blog to stay up to date on which way the real estate market is trending.  Every week my team goes through which houses came on the market, which had price improvements, back on market, re-activated, went under agreement and most importantly....which sold! So follow the blog to stay up to date! Ryan Covino ryan@ryancovino.com 09/16/2010

Hi, If you are thinking of buying or selling a single family home in Wakefield, MA you may want to follow this blog to stay up to date on which way the real estate market is trending.  Every week my team goes through which houses came on the market, which had price improvements, back on market, re-activated, went under agreement and most importantly....which sold! So follow the blog to stay up to date! Ryan Covino 09/09/2010

Hi, If you are thinking of buying or selling a single family home in Wakefield, MA you may want to follow this blog to stay up to date on which way the real estate market is trending.  Every week my team goes through which houses came on the market, which had price improvements, back on market, re-activated, went under agreement and most importantly....which sold! So follow the blog to stay up to date! Ryan Covino ryan@ryancovino.com 978 657 7010      09/02/2010

Hi, If you are thinking of buying or selling a single family home in Wakefield, MA you may want to follow this blog to stay up to date on which way the real estate market is trending.  Every week my team goes through which houses came on the market, which had price improvements, back on market, re-activated, went under agreement and most importantly....which sold! So follow the blog to stay up to date! Ryan Covino ryan@ryancovino.com 978 657 7010 x344 08/25/2010

Hi, If you are thinking of buying or selling a single family home in Wakefield, MA you may want to follow this blog to stay up to date on which way the real estate market is trending.  Every week my team goes through which houses came on the market in Wakefield MA, which had price improvements, back on market, re-activated, went under agreement and most importantly....which sold! So follow the blog to stay up to date! Ryan Covino ryan@ryancovino.com 978 657 7010 ext 344 08/18/2010

Successfully closed on a short sale in Wakefield Massachusetts today. This home was a relatively easy one.  US Bank was the only lien holder and we received short sale approval in 15 days from submitting the package.  No deficiency judgements!! From the lender standpoint this was perfect, no issues no additional liens.  many times we have to deal with multiple liens, mortgage insurance companies, tax liens and so on..... Blazing fast... kudos to US Bank for a fast turnaround on this short sale.   If you are a homeowner in Middlesex County or Essex County Massachusetts and your are facing a possible foreclosure.  Give me a call.  I can explain your options and help you decide the best route to go.  If a short sale needs to be done, I am an agent with plenty of short sale experience.  Yo... 06/03/2010

It's sometimes said that one of the main functions we serve as real estate agents is being "hand-holders".  Especially in situations where clients need our support rather than our expertise.  Like at the closing table when the deal is pretty much done and the attorney is going over all the paperwork and telling them where to sign, etc.  You're there to hold their hand and tell them that it's ok, all closings have this much paperwork and sometimes even more! I've been in the business for eight years and while I have done a lot of figurative "hand-holding", I'm pretty sure that I've never had to actually hold someone's hand to get them to calm down or make them feel better. That changed a couple of weeks ago when I took on a special assignment to help someone find an apartment on very sho... 05/12/2010

Wakefield MA Foreclosed and Bank Owned Purchasing a home at a foreclosure auction has many risks to a potential buyer and in most cases the bank will bid and take possession of the property at auction. The property is then referred to as bank owned, REO (real estate owned) or foreclosed property. To search the MA MLS listings visit Wakefield MA MLS listings. 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. Bank-owned and short sale listings are often marketed with a real estate agent and placed in the Massachusetts Multiple ... 12/03/2009

Wakefield MA Residential Market Report - YTD (10/31/2009) Market Snapshot Wakefield MA Real Estate Single Family Homes - As of October 31, 2009, there were 44 homes on the market in Wakefield, MA, with an average list price of $608,679 and an average days on market of 127. For sales pending, there were 20 homes under contract with an average list price of $575,720 and an average DOM of 117. There were 155 homes sold in Wakefield YTD with an average sales price of $425,784 and an average DOM of 82. The selling range was a low of $85,000 and a high of $1,265,000.   Condominiums - There were 35 condos on the market in Wakefield, MA, as of October 31, 2009, with an average list price of $341,041 and an average days on market of 162. There were 8 condos under contract with an average list pr... 11/26/2009

Wakefield, MA Real Estate - MA MLS - Find Homes For Sale Buying a home is an important investment however your primary focus should be to solve a housing need. The process can be very complicated if you do not work with industry professionals that can provide accurate information and advise you. The professionals include mortgage lenders, Realtors, Attorneys, Home Inspectors and Accountants. If you are a first-time home buyer, you may qualify for a tax credit ($8000 in 2009) and could be eligible for special financing programs. For a map based search of all properties listed in the MA MLS go to WAKEFIELD MA MLS Let Wakefield MA real estate assist you in finding the right property to meet your needs from local area homes for sale, foreclosure listings (bank-owned), country properties, la... 03/17/2009

    With all the news saying "no one is going to get a mortgage" and me having to defend the Real Estate market each and every day because of this, I am proud to say Wakefield, Ma Real Estate is #7 in the United States.  This rank was reported by Business Week and then went on to all the local newspapers.  A gentleman from Business Week called me personally for an interview about why Wakefield is doing so well and what draws home owners into our town.  The poll was taken nationally based on the number of days properties spent on the market.  Wakfield was the only town within Massachusetts.  Of course just because compared to other cities Wakefield is doing well, it is still not at the top of its game and naturally prices are still down.  But I consider this a good thing because it gives... 10/07/2008

Healthy Dog Pet Co. is a cozy store located in the downtown area of Wakefield, and it is dog friendly to say the least.  Owned and operated for 2 1/2 years by Danielle Bently, who will always be there to greet and help you with any of your needs.  You can always find another friendly face behind to desk as well, her pride and joy Neko a Bernese Mountain Dog.  The shop is packed wall-to-wall with everything a dog and its owner could ever want.  And if there is anything they don't have, they will be happy to put it on special order for you.  All of the products offered are chosen due to there hollistic and all-natural ingredients.  Danielle will be happy to assist you in whatever you need including questions and concerns.  If by chance there is not enough of her to go around you can rest ... 09/05/2008

Active Motion Physical Therapy (AMPT) may be new to the area, but is certainly a veteran of the business.  Husband and wife owners Kelley and Thomas Allardi have been practicing physical therapy since 1998.  Being a patient of theirs myself, I can tell you without a doubt that they gear 100% of their practice towards the clients wants and needs. They provide their patients with the knowledge of why their injuries happen and not only sooth their pain, but take the time to teach them how  prevent it from re-occurring.  Kelley also promotes a healthy lifestyle by offering weekly Pilates classes suitable for all ages and abilities.  For those of you who happen to have had joint replacement or the ever-popular "bad back" they have just the thing for you, Aquatic physical therapy. If you hav... 09/03/2008

As sad as it is to see the Montrose school going, it does leave a big beautiful space for new families to join the Wakefield community. After much specualtion and taking the time to meet with the development expert who is leading this construction, Jeff Rhuda of Symes Associates, I have learned what exactly is to come. Not only is he a developemental genious, but he has proved himself also to be a polished yet personable gentleman. Now through all the speculation I have the right answer. The demolishion is scheduled to start in early September. Though this may be the most unpleasant time for neighbors, demo will be over in less than 3 weeks. Shortly after, piping for water and sewer will begin. If everything goes as planned sales will begin as early as November, with the homes going up ... 08/26/2008