Happy Holidays!
Here’s the latest scoop on the Medford real estate market.
Medford Real Estate Statistics as of December 2009

Let’s compare this to just about one year ago as the new year began.
Medford Real Estate Statistics as of January 2009

As you can see, prices throughout the city continued to fall during 2009. Sales of both single [...]

Somerville is a wonderful city where each square has its own feel. Although no city in my market area has been totally immune to the effects of this market, Somerville is remaining an active market.

As you can see from the chart above, absorption rates are quite low for the city. Only [...]

JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America have recently both pledged more money to expand their programs to help homeowners that are behind on their mortgage payments. Both banks are looking to help approximately 400,000 homeowners by modifying their loans. Some of the options include reducing the interest rate or changing the terms [...]

All you hear from the media is bad news on the real estate front, but as I continue to write in this blog, the real estate market here around Medford, MA isn’t as bad as they say. Most of the properties I’ve had on the market this year have sold in 3 months or [...]

What’s happening in the real estate market in Arlington, MA? Since most people are looking to buy or sell either a single family, a condo or a multi family home, I’ve separated out what’s happening in each of these markets.

These numbers tell us that the market in Arlington is very healthy. How do [...]

As the leaves are falling from the trees, it’s time for another update on what’s happening in the real estate market here in Medford, MA. Since most people are looking to buy or sell either a single family, a condo or a multi family home, I’ve separated out what’s happening in each of these [...]

I know that my title is a tongue twister, but that alliteration is true for first time buyer houses in and around Medford, MA. Although the #1 saying in real estate is still “Location, Location, Location” it has met its match with the new saying “Price, Price, Price”.
As a seller, it can sometimes be [...]

A new rule from the FHA (Federal Housing Administration) is aimed to stop people who currently own a home from buying a new, less expensive home and then walking away from the more expensive house. This tactic is known as “buy and bail”. In order to put a stop to this activity, FHA [...]

You can afford to buy a house in Medford! This home for sale at 9 Henry St., Medford, MA 02155 has replacement windows and 2 modern a/c units with remote controls in the first floor. DR with built in china cabinet. Eat In Kit has gas stove and spacious pantry. Upstairs you’ll find the 2 [...]

When: Wednesday, September 17th from 7 – 9 PM
Where: Medford Fire Station 5
Zero Medford Street (at the intersection of Medford Street and Main Street)
Learn What To Expect In This Market When Selling Your
* SINGLE FAMILY HOME* MULTI-FAMILY * CONDO* INVESTMENT PROPERTY
John Masciarelli, A local real estate attorney and I will discuss:

Foreclosures and Short Sales
How [...]