January Events, Freebies and Helpful Home Tips to keep your Home Safe and Warm by Karen Martin Safe Harbor RealtyBest Temperature to keep your home warm, Free Covid Tests, The importance of Smoke and Carbon alarms especially in Winter and More visit https://www.safeharborrealty.net/blog/14082/january-events-freebies-and-helpful-home-tips 01/09/2025

Unlocking Opportunities for Buyers and Sellers Introduction When it comes to the Raynham, Massachusetts real estate market, you may be wondering how current trends affect your buying or selling decisions. Understanding these market metrics will provide you with the insight needed to make confident choices in this dynamic environment. Understanding Inventory Levels Currently, the Months Supply of Inventory sits at 1.62. This low figure indicates that homes are in high demand but short supply. Consequently, you, as a potential buyer, might face stiff competition for available homes. Being prepared with your financing and a clear idea of what you want can give you an edge in this seller's market. Is Inventory on the Rise? Looking at the 12-Month Change in Months of Inventory, there has bee... 01/03/2025

Christmas Specialty Market, Events, Decorate, Breakfast with Santa & More Dec.18 -Jan 2025-  May your home be filled with Love, Peace, and Happiness this Christmas and always  - Share this Events & Tips Newsletter with Family & Friends- It's FREEhttps://www.safeharborrealty.net/p/25771/sign-up-to-receive-local-events-news Need some last minute Christmas Decorations     Check the Dollar Store for Bows-    Meanwhile Around Westport, MA  There's no snow yetBut who needs snow when your Have Hay Bales and Tractor Tires    Order 4 Free At-Home COVID Tests I got mine FREE in just 2 Days~With Flu season on the horizon, you can order 4 free at-home COVID tests through the US Department of Health & Human Services. You can order 4 per household. Use the link below to order your free tests and stay... 12/18/2024

Holiday Events Around Westport, MA Dec 11- Jan. 2025  Holiday Strolls, Fairs, Breakfast with Santa, Make your home smell like Christmas with a Simmer Pot, Enjoy a yummy Santa Cheese Tray and More visithttps://www.safeharborrealty.net/blog/14063/holiday-events-santa-strolls-things-to-do-dec-11-jan-2025-and-more  12/11/2024

Things to Do in MA & RI Oct. 23 - Nov. 2o24 Decorate for Fall, Halloween Happenings, Art, Music, Farmers Markets and More! https://www.safeharborrealty.net/blog/14017/things-to-do-in-ma-ri-oct-23-nov-2024-decorate-for-fall-halloween-happenings-moreCompliments Karen Martin Safe Harbor Realty Westport, MA 02790 10/26/2024

THINGS TO DO AROUND MA & RI Sept 18- Oct 2024THINGS TO DO AROUND MA & RI CORN MAZE, HAY RIDES, APPLE PICKING, HUGE WESTPORT NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALES, HOME TIPS & MORE! https://www.safeharborrealty.net/blog/13977/things-to-do-around-westport-ma-sept-18-oct-2024 https://www.safeharborrealty.net/blog/13977/things-to-do-around-westport-ma-sept-18-oct-2024 09/19/2024

🎵🌮🌻🎸 Things to Do Around MA & RI  Sept 4- Oct. 2024TACOS! YUMMY RECIPE WITH STEAK !  - I suggest making a DOUBLE BATCH, WESTPORT RHYTHM & BLUES FESTIVAL , HELP A VETERAN, MUSIC, ART, FARMERS MARKETS & MORE - VETERANS - FALL IN FRIDAY FOR any and ALL VETS OR ACTIVE DUTYFARM TOUR GUIDED VISIT WITH EQUINE THERAPIST OPEN HOUSE - NO COST If you know a Veteranor active duty that may enjoy visiting the Farm Please pass this along to them.  First Friday of the month Starting THIS FRIDAY Sept. 6th 10-12 Come spend time with the Horses and visit with the farm animals.Silva Spirit Farm 1600 Eagleville Rd. Tiverton, RI  ( Thank you for giving to your community)FOR EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO Around MA & RI  Sept 4- Oct. 2024 VISIT https://www.safeharborrealty.net/blog/13962/things-to-do-around-westport... 09/04/2024

        Things to Do Around Westport, MA  Aug 21, - Sept  2024 -To Receive this Newsletter Weekly by Email Subscribe Here - It's Freehttps://www.safeharborrealty.net/p/25771/sign-up-to-receive-local-events-news       HAVE YOU SEEN THE ELEPHANTS in NEWPORT, RI ? I highly recommend you plan a visit before they are gone For more info and a map visithttps://www.newportmansions.org/events/the-great-elephant-migrationJuly 3 - September 6, 2024   10:00am - 5:00pmElephant sculptures are displayed outdoors at Rough Point Museum and Salve Regina University's McAuley Hall. FREE to view. The sculptures were created by The Coexistence Collective, a community of 200 indigenous artisans in the Nilgiri Hills of South India. They are made from lantana camara, an invasive weed that encroaches on wildlife... 08/21/2024

   Things to Do Around Westport, MA  Aug 14, - Sept 1, 2024 -To Receive this Newsletter Weekly by Email Subscribe Here - It's Free https://www.safeharborrealty.net/p/25771/sign-up-to-receive-local-events-news   7 Things to Declutter Before FallIt's the perfect Rainy day Activity1. Cardboard Boxes2. Old Electronics3. The Garage, Basement, Porch or Patio  - Before it gets too cold4. Summer Clothes you did not Wear.5. Kids Clothes they have outgrown make room for the School clothes6. Last years School Supplies7. Work Clothes   LOVIN LOCAL MUSIC AND FOOD TRUCKS Event by Buzzards Bay Brewing98 Horseneck Rd, Westport, MA  Free live music and rotating food trucks at 4 PM !16-Aug 6:00 Pm The Shenanagans Food Trucks open at 4 Fancheezical17-Aug 6:00 PM Kate Keeley    Fancheezical  LOCAL SUMMER C... 08/14/2024

 📢 Things to Do Around Westport, MA  Aug 7, - Sept 1, 2024 -To Receive this Newsletter Weekly by Email Subscribe Here - It's Freehttps://www.safeharborrealty.net/p/25771/sign-up-to-receive-local-events-news    ⚡💡💰Have you looked at your Electric Biill lately ?- It's all over FaceBook people getting bills of $800 & $900  others have bills that doubled.for 1 Month!  My bill was $285. And believe me I have been running the A/C day and night !I had the Westport CoOp Electric  it is no longer the lowest rate at 16 kwhI joined a Co. called ARBOR    https://www.joinarbor.com/referred?referral=karen@karenmartinhomes.com  and its FREE!  The electric Co pays them.ARBOR Automatically lowers your energy bill!!! You don't have to shop around for the best rate and then check every 6 months when that ... 08/07/2024

⚡💡💰Have you looked at your Electric Biill lately ? - It's all over FaceBook people getting bills of $800 & $900  others have bills that doubled. for 1 Month!  My bill was $285. And believe me I have been running the A/C day and night !I currently have the Westport CoOp it is no longer the lowest rate at 15 kwhI joined a Co. called ARBOR    https://www.joinarbor.com/referred?referral=karen@karenmartinhomes.com  and its FREE!  The electric Co pays them.ARBOR Automatically lowers your energy bill!!! You dont have to shop around for the best rate and then check every 6 months when that Teaser rate Jumps up. Arbor is a home energy Advisor that helps you automatically lower your electric rate on an ongoing basis for Free. Save up to $593 per year. Available to renters and homeowners.If you us... 08/06/2024

Things to Do Around Westport, MA  July 31,  - Sept 1, 2024 To Receive this Newsletter Blog Weekly by Email Subscribe Here - https://www.safeharborrealty.net/p/25771/sign-up-to-receive-local-events-newsFUN SANDWICHES FOR YOUR NEXT POT LUCK OR PARTYNO RECIPE NEEDED JUST FILL WITH YOUR FAVORITES  ITS ALL ABOUT THE PICKLE!       LOVIN LOCAL MUSIC AND FOOD TRUCKS Event by Buzzards Bay Brewing98 Horseneck Rd, Westport, MA  Free live music and rotating food trucks at 4 PM !  Friday, August 2 Live music: 6-8  Neal McCarthy + Mark Russell  4:00 Food truck: Gnarly Saturday, August 3 Live music: 6-8  The Jethros Food truck: 4:00  Gnarly Vines        LIVE PRO WRESTLING !!!  at Buzzards Bay Brewing in Westport - ALL AGES EVENT"Buzzard-Mania"Sat. August 3 @ 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm DOORS OPEN at 3:00 pm Eve... 07/31/2024

Things to Do Around Westport, MA  July 24 - Sept 1, 2024 - -This Email newsletter and Blog goes out to over 1,000 Local Residents & many Local Social Media sites -Call or text me @ 774-930-8181 or Email Karen@KarenMartinHomes.com  If you have anything you would like me to add, A Yard Sale, Event, Helpful tip etc. FREE Events Around Westport, MA Receive this Newsletter Weekly by Email Subscribe Here -https://www.safeharborrealty.net/p/25771/sign-up-to-receive-local-events-news     Photo Courtesy Sheila Martel taken on Gooseberry Island 7/24THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING ME TO SHARE SHEILA- - - He looks like he's smilling! I hope he makes you smile ·  Westport Has its Own Island, Gooseberry. While technically owned by the state, Gooseberry Island is FREE to park  Open dawn to dusk. Go to the end... 07/24/2024

Things to Do Around Westport, MA  July 17 - Sept 1, 2024 - WESTPORT FAIR AND FRIENDS BOOK FAIR -This EVENTS BLOG is emailed to over 1,000 Local Residents & many Local Social Media sites -Call or text me @ 774-930-8181 or Email Karen@KarenMartinHomes.com  If you have anything you would like me to add, A Yard Sale, Event, Helpful tip etc.Sign up for this Events Newsletter Here It's Freehttps://www.safeharborrealty.net/p/25771/sign-up-to-receive-local-events-news    TIPS TO STAY COOL  iN THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER6 Ways to Stay Cool in Extreme Heat Drink water. Keep you and your pets hydrated. ... Find air conditioning. If your home does not have air conditioning, go to the shopping mall or public library. ...   Insulate your house. ... Wear sunscreen. ... Never leave pets or people in a close... 07/17/2024

32024 Things to Do & Events Around Westport, MA July 3 - Sept 1, 2024 -                 Things to Do & Events Around Westport, MA  July 3 - Sept 1, 2024 -- If you have anything you would like me to add, A Yard Sale, Event, Helpful tip etc. This Email newsletter goes out to over 1,000 Local Residents and is on many Local Social Media sites -Call/ text me @ 774-930-8181 or Email Karen@KarenMartinHomes.com to Add your Event.     We Hope you have a Fun, Memorable and Safe 4th of July Celebration!      -Nothing says summer like Garden Fresh Tomatoes Should You Refrigerate Tomatoes? Here’s the Short Answer from Seriouseats.comIf Your Tomatoes Have Never Been Refrigerated ( if you grew them yourself or bought them from a farmers market stand in season):Remove the stems and store unripe tomato... 07/03/2024

Things to Do Around Westport, MA From New Bedford to Tiverton, RIJune 20 - Sept 1, 2024 -- If you have anything you would like me to add, A Yard Sale, Event, Helpful tip etc. This Email newsletter goes out to over 1,000 Local Residents & is posted to many Local Social Media sites-Call/ text me @ 774-930-8181 or Email Karen@KarenMartinHomes.com to Add your Event.    Happy Summer!  Thursday June 20, Is the Official start of SummerI hope this email finds you well and you get to enjoy a Summer Treat - Ice CreamWell almost - These BLUEBERRY YOGART ICE POPS are healthy and  taste pretty good. Easy to makeJust add  2 cups of Blueberries to 2 cups of yogurt Swirl in 2 T of Honey and Freeze.You could also freeze them in cups and then eat with a spoon. Yummy Summer Treat to help you stay Cool!GET... 06/19/2024

Things to Do and Events Around Westport, MA  June 13- Sept 1, 2024 -- If you have anything you would like me to add, A Yard Sale, Event, Helpful tip etc. This Email newsletter goes out to over 1,000 Local Residents and is on many Local Social Media sites -Call/ text me @ 774-930-8181 or Email Karen@KarenMartinHomes.com to Add your Event.  Sweet Sign of Summer - Flowers and   Watermelons are in the markets ! How do you Pick the Perfect Sweet Watermelon? See the Handy Guide Above  Enjoy ! and remember this guide is on your phone when you are shopping !Flag Day  Friday  June 14 th is Flag Day, in the United States, a day honouring the national flag, observed on June 14. The holiday commemorates the date in 1777 when the United States approved the design for its first national flag. Father'... 06/12/2024

 News and Events Around Westport, MA  May 30,- June 19,  2024     -If you have anything you would like me to add, A Yard Sale, Event, Helpful tip etc. This newsletter goes out to over 1,000 Locals -Call or text me, Karen Martin at 774-930-8181 or Email  Karen@KarenMartinHomes.comTrivia Fun-  I just had to share this one -   In 2023, Las Vegas police officers installed surveillance cameras on a family’s house, after they reported seeing which of the following on their property?A. Aliens Landing B. Jimmy Hoffa's GraveC. Peeping Tom's Drone E. BIGFOOT    Which one do you think is correct?  -  I did Not guess correctly! !!!!!!!  It made it into Ripley's Believe it or Not   Answer is below - 🏍️ Bike Night is Back at Battleship H-D®799 State Road, Dartmouth, MA, Thursday,  May 30th  5:00pm-9:... 05/29/2024

 10 Tips to Help you in your Home Bying JourneyThinking of Buying a home ?  You probably have many questions. Even if you have bought a home in the past many things have changed.For a copy of my Free ebook click here   10 Tips to Help you in your Home Buying Journey Karen Martin is a seasoned, trusted Realtor who has been helping home sellers and home buyers in MA & RI since 2003. Using her real estate experience, skills and training, She strives to help you with a smoother home purchase. " My passion is helping home buyers find and obtain their dream home.  I scour the market for homes that meet your needs. I am there as your trusted guide viewing homes for sale and looking for "red flags ".  I help you submit offers and use my negotiation skills on your behalf.  I can support you as y... 05/15/2024

News and Events Around Westport Massachusetts, Dartmouth and Tiverton RI May 1 -May 12, 2024   🌞 Welcome Spring! FAWNS🧹 Spring Cleaning time, Karaoke, Beach info, Farmers Markets, Music & more here     https://www.safeharborrealty.net/blog/13762/news-and-events-around-westport-may-1-15-2024      ~ Safe Harbor Realty is a family owned and operated small business in Westport MA. Family members include Karen Martin, Dean Martin and Nicole Martin Wood.  Plus, dedicated team members who share our core value of providing the utmost in Customer service and satisfaction.We strive to treat you like family with a genuine desire to help and be your trusted guide every step of the way, when buying or selling a home. We have been helping home buyers & sellers since 2003 and wouldn't be around All t... 05/01/2024