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Single Family homes sold and for sale in Freetown during November

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Freetown during November

Here is some real estate market data describing the housing market in Freetown during the month of November and how it compares to the same time last year. The data is from the MLS and is for single family homes.

There were 8 single family homes sold in Freetown during November 2011 at an average sale price of $288,338 and median price of $249,000. For the same period in 2010, 3 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $233,000 and median price of $279,000.

Volume for November is up this year by 167%, the average price is up 23.8% while the median price is down 10.6.6%.

There are currently 72 single family homes for sale in Freetown, with a median asking price of $327,000, as compared to a year ago when there were 54 homes with a median asking price of $364,900.

Sellers enjoyed another very positive month in November. Continued strong inventory along with lower asking prices and historically low interest rates puts those interested in purchasing a single family home in Freetown in a very good position. Be one of the lucky ones to take advantage of this rare opportunity. Start looking for your next home today!

To learn more about the Greater Freetown MA area, visit my website atwww.stevew-homes.comor contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Berkley during November

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Berkley during November

Here is some real estate market data describing the housing market in Berkley during the month of November and how it compares to the same time last year. The data is from the MLS and is for single family homes.

There were 2 single family homes sold in Berkley during November 2011 with both the average price and median price of $230,000. For the same period in 2010, again 2 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $380,000 and median price of $375,000.

There are currently 47 single family homes for sale in Berkley, with a median asking price of $335.000, as compared to a year ago when there were 24 homes with a median asking price of $389,950.

Significantly increased inventory along with lower asking prices and historically low interest rates puts those interested in purchasing a single family home in Berkley in a very good position. Be one of the lucky ones to take advantage of this rare opportunity. Start looking for your next home today!

To learn more about the Greater BerkleyMA area, visit my website at  www.stevew-homes.com or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Dighton during November

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Dighton during November

Here is some real estate market data describing the housing market in Dighton during the month of November and how it compares to the same time last year. The data is from the MLS and is for single family homes.

There were 4 single family homes sold in Dighton during November 2011 at an average sale price of $280,688 and median price of $266,375. For the same period in 2010, 6 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $320,133 and median price of $320,000.

Volume was off by 33% during November compared to last year. The average price paid was down 12.3% and the median price down 16.8%.

There are currently 45 single family homes for sale in Dighton, with a median asking price of $275,900, as compared to a year ago when there were 36 homes with a median asking price of $349,950.

Significantly greater inventory along with lower asking prices and historically low interest rates puts those interested in purchasing a single family home in Dighton in a very good position. Be one of the lucky ones to take advantage of this rare opportunity. Start looking for your next home today!

To learn more about the Greater Dighton MA area, visit my website atwww.stevew-homes.comor contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Dartmouth during November

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Dartmouth during November

Here is some real estate market data describing the housing market in Dartmouth during the month of November and how it compares to the same time last year. The data is from the MLS and is for single family homes.

There were 20 single family homes sold in Dartmouth during November 2011 at an average sale price of $295,065 and median price of $234,000. For the same period in 2010, 15 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $621,429 and median price of $259,900.

While volume for November was up this year 33%, the median price was  off 10%.  2010 volume included 2 properties sold for $1 million and another waterfront property for $3.6M. 2011 had only one for $1.2M.

There are currently 208 single family homes for sale in Dartmouth, with a median asking price of $399,000, as compared to a year ago when there were 186 homes with a similar median asking price of $399,900.

 

 Strong inventory in a market holding its value along with lower asking prices and historically low interest rates puts those interested in purchasing or selling single family homes in Dartmouth in a very good position. Take advantage of this rare opportunity. Start looking for your next home today!

To learn more about the Greater DartmouthMA area, visit my website atwww.stevew-homes.comor contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Westport during November

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Westport during November (edit/delete)

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Westport during November

Here is some real estate market data describing the housing market in Westport during the month of November and how it compares to the same time last year. The data is from the MLS and is for single family homes.

There were 10 single family homes sold in Westport during November 2011 at an average sale price of $242,650 and median price of $275,000. For the same period in 2010, 5 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $543,000 and median price of $475,000.

This year November activity had a low selling price of $73,500 and highest price $439,000. For the same period last year the low was $260,000 and highest, a Harbor home for $1,150,000.

There are currently 120 single family homes for sale in Westport, with a median asking price of $439,450, as compared to a year ago when there were 127 homes with a median asking price of $450,000.

Strong inventory along with lower asking prices and historically low interest rates puts those interested in purchasing a single family home in Westport in a very good position. Be one of the lucky ones to take advantage of this rare opportunity. Start looking for your next home today!

To learn more about the Greater WestportMA area, visit my website atwww.stevew-homes.comor contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Swansea during November

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Swansea during November

Here is some real estate market data describing the housing market in Swansea during the month of November and how it compares to the same time last year. The data is from the MLS and is for single family homes.

There were 10 single family homes sold in Swansea during November 2011 at an average sale price of $235,340 and median price of $217,500. For the same period in 2010, 12 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $242,850 and median price of $217,500.

November volume is off this year by -17 %, while the average price dropped 3.1% and the median price flat.

There are currently 86 single family homes for sale in Swansea, with a median asking price of $250000 as compared to a year ago when there were 100 homes with a median asking price of $259,900.

Continued strong inventory along with lower asking prices and historically low interest rates puts those interested in purchasing a single family home in Swansea in a very good position. Be one of the lucky ones to take advantage of this rare opportunity. Start looking for your next home today!

To learn more about the Greater SwanseaMA area, visit my website atwww.stevew-homes.comor contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Somerset during November

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Somerset during November

Here is some real estate market data describing the housing market in Somerset during the month of November and how it compares to the same time last year. The data is from the MLS and is for single family homes.

There were 11 single family homes sold in Somerset during November 2011 at an average sale price of $179,818 and median price of $195,000. For the same period in 2010, 7 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $244,129 and median price of $265,000.

Volume was up this year by 57% during November, while the average price  down 26.3% and the median price down nearly 26.4%.

There are currently 100 single family homes for sale in Somerset, with a median asking price of $229,950, as compared to a year ago when there were 82 homes with a median asking price of $261,200.

Buyers continued to take advantage of favorable pricing during November. Greater inventory along with lower asking prices and historically low interest rates puts those interested in purchasing a single family home in Somerset in a very good position. Be one of the lucky ones to take advantage of this rare opportunity. Start looking for your next home today!

To learn more about the Greater SomersetMA area, visit my website atwww.stevew-homes.comor contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Fall River during November

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Fall River during November

Here is some real estate market data describing the housing market in Fall River during the month of November and how it compares to the same time last year. The data is from the MLS and is for single family homes.

There were 19 single family homes sold in Fall River during November 2011 at an average sale price of $203,168 and median price of $220,000. For the same period in 2010, 14 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $170,393 and median price of $159,250.

Volume is up this month by a whopping 36% compared to last year, while the average price was up 19.2% and the median price up 38.1%.

There are currently 200 single family homes for sale in Fall River, with a median asking price of $214,699.50, as compared to a year ago when there were 188 homes with a median asking price of $219,900.

November has been a positive month for buyers and motivated sellers. Greater inventory along with lower asking prices and historically low interest rates puts those interested in purchasing a single family home in Fall River in a very good position. Be one of the lucky ones to take advantage of this rare opportunity.

Start looking for your next home today!

To learn more about the Greater Fall RiverMA area, visit my website atwww.stevew-homes.comor contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Single Family homes sold and for sale in the Greater Fall River area during November 2011

Single Family homes sold and for sale in the Greater Fall River area during November 2011

Here is some real estate market data describing the housing market in the Greater Fall River area during the month of November and how it compares to the same time last year. The data is from the MLS and includes Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Dartmouth, Westport, Berkley, Dighton and Tiverton, RI.

There were 88 single family homes sold in the Greater Fall River area during November 2011 at an average sale price of $238,227 and median price of $220,850. For the same period in 2010, 71 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $342,617 and median price of $250,000.

Volume was up a significant 24% this month, compared to last year, while the average price was down 30.5% and the median price also off 11.7 %.

There are currently 948 single family homes for sale in the Greater Fall River area, with a median asking price of $289,450, as compared to a year ago when there were 882 homes with a median asking price of $309,000.

November has been a positive month for buyers and motivated sellers. Greater inventory along with lower asking prices and historically low interest rates puts those interested in purchasing a single family home in the Greater Fall River area in a very good position. Be one of the lucky ones to take advantage of this rare opportunity. Start looking for your next home today!

 To see the market analysis for each of the communities in the Greater Fall River numbers above or to learn more about the Greater Fall RiverMA area , visit my website atwww.stevew-homes.comor contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Nonbusiness Energy Property Credit and Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit still available for 2011

If you are planning to make energy saving improvements to your home before the end of 2011, be sure to check out the Nonbusiness Energy Property Credit and Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit from the IRS for opportunities for tax savings. Possibility of saving big $$$ on both taxes and energy!

Check out the IRS site below!

Special Edition 2011-08 -- Home Energy Credits Still Available for 2011

You never know what you’re going to see when walking along the Taunton River.

You never know what you’re going to see when walking along the Taunton River. I like to take walks most mornings and my favorite place to walk is the Fall River waterfront from Bicentennial Park at the foot of President Ave to the  Gates of the City plaza on Ponta Delgada Boulevard. I like this particular walk because there is always something different to see. For the past few weeks boaters have been taking their boats out of the water for the season at the State boat launch. It is interesting to see some pretty good size sailboats and cabin cruisers being hauled onto land on the back big trucks. Sometimes a tugboat will be pushing a barge of some sort up the Taunton River, or a coal tanker will be manuvering just south of the Braga Bridge getting ready to unload at the Brayton Point power plant. Some days there is nothing out of the ordinary, but maybe an egret or heron feeding along the shore, or a comorant diving under the water in search of a snack. I try to anticipate where it may surface again some  40 or 50 feet away from its starting point.  

Today I was not sure what I was seeing as I approached the Fall River Line State Pier. A number of trucks pulling ENORMOUS  flatbed trailers with HUGE white “long things” were all around the area from Battleship Cove to the Gates of the City. Each flatbed was holding one massive structure which had to measure 15 feet high, and half the length of a football field long. I couldn’t imagine how anyone would be able to transport something so long away from the waterfront and down city streets.

After gawking at the sight for a while I finished my walk and headed home. Fortunatly my  Fall River Herald News was waiting for me with an explanation of what I had just seen. Aparently the recently refurbished State Pier played host to a 450 foot vessel from China yesterday. Its cargo were the pieces of a 415 foot wind turbine being delivered this weekend to the Industrial Park. Apparently what I saw were the 150 foot blades of the turbine. Pretty impressive.

 As I said, You never know what you’re going to see when walking along the Taunton River. I wonder if tomorrow’s walk can top that!

For more about the Greater Fall River area, visit my website at  www.stevew-homes.com  or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

How do you get to Fall River?

How do you get to Fall River?

The new Veterans Memorial Bridge, which replaced the old Brightman Street Bridge, is open and I think it is great, but how do you get to Fall River? It takes only minutes to get from President Avenue to the Home Depot in Somerset. Coming back from Somerset is a breeze also. Less stop and go, and just smooth sailing. BUT……, I can’t figure out the signage. When traveling from Fall River to Somerset there are four or five signs directing you to Somerset and letting you know what town you are in on the first few exits.

 

But when traveling back to the River, the signs take you to Middleboro, Tiverton and New Bedford. Not once do the signs let you know you are in Fall River.

I guess it is up to the State to decide what to put on the highway signs, but who figured out that a commuter would need to know how to get to cities and towns 10 to 20 miles away, rather than letting you know how to get to, say the Industrial Park, or maybe President Avenue or Davol Street, or Heritage State Park, or Battleship Cove?

                           

As you head east on the bridge you are faced with a decision to go left or right at the end. If you bear left and head north the sign says you are going to Middleboro. What happened to North Fall River, Freetown, Assonet, Berkley and Taunton? If you take the right at the end of the bridge and head south, you are on your way to New Bedford and Tiverton. Well at least Tiverton is the next town you will hit, if you travel the complete north south length of Fall River, but New Bedford? You’re going to have to go through Westport and Dartmouth and travel about 15 miles first. Also, the signs direct you to Tiverton by staying on Route 79, but if you are trying to get to New Bedford, the state signs direct you to get off the highway and follow Route 6.Why would they direct you to city streets and stop lights rather than staying on Route 79 and take 195 East to NB?

Oh well, as I said, the bridge is great, but you would thing that someone, during the 30 years it took to build it, could have figured out better signage for us confused drivers.

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To learn more about the Greater Fall River area, visit my website at  www.stevew-homes.com  or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Fall River during October

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Fall River during October

Here is some real estate market data describing the housing market in Fall River during the month of October and how it compares to the same time last year. The data is from the MLS and is for single family homes.

There were 20 single family homes sold in Fall River during October 2011 at an average sale price of $196,315 and median price of $197,650. For the same period in 2010, 22 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $199,405 and median price of $198,700.

Volume is off this month by 9% compared to last year, while the average price is off 1.5% and the median price down 1/2%.

There are currently 206 single family homes for sale in Fall River, with a median asking price of $219,425, as compared to a year ago when there were 199 homes with a median asking price of $227,900.

Once again this month buyers are in the driver’s seat. Greater inventory along with lower asking prices and historically low interest rates puts those interested in purchasing a single family home in the Greater Fall River area in a very good position. Be one of the lucky ones to take advantage of this rare opportunity. Start looking for your next home today!

To learn more about the Greater Fall RiverMA area, visit my website atwww.stevew-homes.comor contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Westport during October

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Westport during October

Here is some real estate market data describing the housing market in Westport during the month of October and how it compares to the same time last year. The data is from the MLS and is for single family homes.

There were 8 single family homes sold in Westport during October 2011 at an average sale price of $595,000 and median price of $422,500. For the same period in 2010, 9 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $225,556 and median price of $250,000.

October volume is off 11% or 1 sale, while the average price up nearly 133.5% and the median price up 69%.

There are currently 116 single family homes for sale in Westport, with a median asking price of $399,450, as compared to a year ago when there were 134 homes with a median asking price of $407,900.

Sellers enjoyed another very positive month in October. Strong inventory along with lower asking prices and historically low interest rates puts those interested in purchasing a single family home in Westport in a very good position. Be one of the lucky ones to take advantage of this rare opportunity. Start looking for your next home today!

To learn more about the Greater WestportMA area, visit my website atwww.stevew-homes.comor contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Freetown during October

Here is some real estate market data describing the housing market in Freetownduring the month of October and how it compares to the same time last year. The data is from the MLS and is for single family homes.

There were 6 single family homes sold in Freetown during October 2011 at an average sale price of $267,250 and median price of $265,750. For the same period in 2010, 5 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $210,160 and median price of $205,000.

Volume for October is up this year by 20%, the average price is up 27.2% and the median price is up 29.6%.

There are currently 73 single family homes for sale in Freetown, with a median asking price of $349,800, as compared to a year ago when there were 59 homes with a median asking price of $359,900.

Sellers enjoyed another very positive month in October. Strong inventory along with lower asking prices and historically low interest rates puts those interested in purchasing a single family home in Freetown in a very good position. Be one of the lucky ones to take advantage of this rare opportunity. Start looking for your next home today!

To learn more about the Greater FreetownMA area, visit my website atwww.stevew-homes.comor contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Berkley during October

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Berkley during October

Here is some real estate market data describing the housing market in Berkley during the month of October and how it compares to the same time last year. The data is from the MLS and is for single family homes.

There were 2 single family homes sold in Berkley during October 2011 at an average and median sale price of $270,000. For the same period in 2010, 5 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $316,880 and median price of $320,000.

There are currently 48 single family homes for sale in Berkley, with a median asking price of $334.950, as compared to a year ago when there were 26 homes with a median asking price of $369,000.

Activity in Berkley was slow in October but significantly increased inventory along with lower asking prices and historically low interest rates puts those interested in purchasing a single family home in Berkley in a very good position. Be one of the lucky ones to take advantage of this rare opportunity. Start looking for your next home today!

To learn more about the Greater BerkleyMA area, visit my website at  www.stevew-homes.com or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Dighton during October

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Dighton during October

Here is some real estate market data describing the housing market in Dighton during the month of October and how it compares to the same time last year. The data is from the MLS and is for single family homes.

There was 1 single family home sold in Dighton during October 2011 for 230,000. For the same period in 2010, 4 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $246,438 and median price of $257,500.

There are currently 51 single family homes for sale in Dighton, with a median asking price of $299,900, as compared to a year ago when there were 42 homes with a median asking price of $349,950.

 Activity in Dighton was slow in October but significantly greater inventory along with lower asking prices and historically low interest rates puts those interested in purchasing a single family home in Dighton in a very good position. Be one of the lucky ones to take advantage of this rare opportunity. Start looking for your next home today!

To learn more about the Greater Dighton MA area, visit my website atwww.stevew-homes.comor contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Dartmouth during October

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Dartmouth during October

Here is some real estate market data describing the housing market in Dartmouth during the month of October and how it compares to the same time last year. The data is from the MLS and is for single family homes.

There were 23 single family homes sold in Dartmouth during October 2011 at an average sale price of $337,374 and median price of $285,000. For the same period in 2010, 21 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $249,862 and median price of $249,000.

Volume for October is up this year by 10%, the average price is up 35% and the median price is up 14.5%.

There are currently 224 single family homes for sale in Dartmouth, with a median asking price of $399,000, as compared to a year ago when there were 189 homes with a median asking price of $429,500.

Sellers enjoyed another very positive month in October. Strong inventory along with lower asking prices and historically low interest rates puts those interested in purchasing a single family home in Dartmouth in a very good position. Be one of the lucky ones to take advantage of this rare opportunity. Start looking for your next home today!

To learn more about the Greater DartmouthMA area, visit my website atwww.stevew-homes.comor contact me directly at 508-558-8035.