The black line which shows the median sales prices. Not surprisingly, prices peaked in July – the reason why I say it’s not a surprise is because home prices are negotiated when the buyer’s offer is accepted and it takes about 2 months from then for the closing to happen and the sales price to be made public. This means that sales in July were from prices agreed upon in May during the spring market which is historically the most active selling season of the year.

Because of last year’s extremely snowy winter, the real estate market stalled for a while. Stay tuned to see what 2012 will have in store for real estate prices in Somerville!

Beautiful top floor 3 bedroom condo nestled on a cul-de-sac in Forestdale. Picture curling up in front of the fireplace on a winter’s day. Renovated eat in kitchen has granite, plentiful cabinets, stainless steel appliances and detail moldings. Check out the elegant bath. 3 good size bedrooms with hardwood floors. Lots of closets. 2 year old hot water tank, 5 year old roof, FIOS. Economical to live in – seller’s average monthly electric bill is $118 and that includes heating, cooking, hot water and laundry.

RECYCLE DAY!
SATURDAY OCTOBER 1 FROM 9-1
In the Brooks Elementary School Driveway
388 High Street, Medford, MA

Drop off your used and/or broken electronics and appliances. All items will be unloaded from your car/truck and sent to a facility for proper recycling.
FEES:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
$5- unlimited amount of small electronics – CD Rom/DVD Drives Mice, Keyboards, Plugs, Speakers, Wires and Parts/Accessories of Computers, Walkmans, Ipods and accessories
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Fee per item:
$10-medium electronics- Laptops, CPUs, Servers, Copy/Fax/Scanner/Printers, Phones of any kind and Phone Systems, UPS (computer battery back-up systems), Camera/Video/Audio Equipment, DVD Players, Stereos, VCRs, electric lawn mowers.
$15- larger electronics and all appliances-Computer Monitors, Microwaves, Air Conditioners, Refrigerators, Freezers, Dehumidifiers, Hot Water Tanks and Heaters, Washing Machines, Dryers, Stoves & Dishwashers.
$20- All TV’s

This collection event is open to the public.
Please help spread the word about the bargain prices for recycling!
Questions? Contact Cathy Aliberti cathyaliberti@yahoo.com

Built new in 2003! You’ll love the beautiful kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, lots of cabinets & island with breakfast bar. Open floor plan great for entertaining. MBR suite has private bath & walk in closet. 2nd full bath means no waiting to take a shower. Convenient in unit laundry room. Additional large room in basement for storage or could be finished for family room. Hardwood floors in most of the condo. Central Air, Pet Friendly, Private Yard & 1 Car Garage.

The black line that almost looks like an EKG reading of a heart rate shows you the median real estate value for single family homes in Arlington over the past year. There have been some ups and downs in prices but for the most part, real estate prices have stayed relatively level during the last 12 months.

The orange line traces the average days on the market that it takes single family homes to sell in Arlington. It’s currently taking about 10 days longer to sell a house today than it was at this point last year. Properly priced houses are selling in an average of 2 months – a very respectable time frame. We saw a very typical spike during last winter – but the exorbitant amount of snow we received made many would be home buyers hold off until the spring thaw so the average days on market lengthened to almost 4 months.

If you’d like more information about real estate values in Arlington, just call me at 781-608-4692 or email me.

Extensively remodeled! Relax by the gas fireplace on cold nights. Eat in kitchen fulfills your wish list with granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Bonus office area. Lovely hardwood floors throughout. Convenient in unit laundry. Long porch expands your living area in warm weather. Central air. 100% owner occupied. New rubber roof in 2007. Storage in basement. 2 pets allowed. Deeded parking (not tandem!). By the planned Green line T stop & approx 1 mile to Davis & Porter Squares.

Prices (the black line in the chart above) have been doing a slow seesaw movement where we make a small gain in median price, prices soften and then rise again. The average days on market (the orange line in the chart) has been following the typical pattern based on the seasons. Starting in the fall of 2010 the average days on market lengthened until the peak in March (after all of those back to back winter storms). With the spring and better weather, the average days on market for single family homes sales in Medford shortened. Now that we’re in summer, we’re seeing the average days on market flatten out.

Keep in mind that these are single family home averages for the city of Medford overall and each property is unique. Call or email me if you’d like to find out the market value for your Medford property.

Live 2 blocks to Tufts & 1 mile to Davis Sq in this lovely mix of modern amenities with original character. Gracious columns greet you in this bright, airy condo 2 bedroom condo. The foyer has a perfect nook for your desk. Bay windows in living room and dining room. High ceilings and floor-to-ceiling china cabinet. Updated kitchen while the old-fashioned pantry gives additional storage. Modern bath, replacement windows, hardwood floors and an abundance of natural woodwork. Economical gas heat and cooking. Front & rear porches, additional storage, shared patio & garden, parking. Washer/dryer hookups in basement. Quiet residential neighborhood.

The median sales price for homes in Malden has recently leveled off at $285,000. The orange line shows you the average days on market. This number increased sharply during our very snowy winter but is now showing a nice downward trend.

According to MLSPin approximately 20% of all of the properties for sale in Malden are either short sales or foreclosures so this is having an affect on the market. (This number includes single family homes, condos and multi family properties.)

Wonderful “Arts and Crafts” feel in this 3 bedroom home. The brick fireplace is the focal point of the living room. French doors lead to the dining room. The large kitchen has plenty of space for family and friends to gather. Hardwood floors & natural woodwork abound in this comfortable home. The 1 car garage means no clearing your car off next winter. Nice garden yard & patio. Located round the corner from swimming & picnics at Wright’s Pond The Middlesex Fells Flynn Ice Skating Rink and Carr Park. This home feels like your favorite armchair – warm comforting and welcoming.