HUD owned one family home for sale in Fall River MA

HUD owned one family home for sale in Fall River MA

Here is a great property on Seaview Street in Fall River - Asking price of $146,000 for this 5 room, 2 bedroom home with 1½ baths, fireplace in the living room, some hardwood floors, deck with water views, and 1 car garage on a 7841 square foot lot in Fall River’s south end.

                            

Property is owned by Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Case#251-347779). Neither owner nor agent makes any warranties or representations. This property is being sold "As Is" "As Seen".

For an appointment to see this property call me at
508 558 8035, or visit my website at
 www.stevew-homes.com to see other opportunities in the Greater Fall River area!

As we approach the end of October the real estate market is begging for qualified buyers.

As we approach the end of October the real estate market is begging for qualified buyers. There is plenty of inventory and the combination of price and mortgage rates couldn’t be better.

Over the past month 85 single family homes sold in the greater Fall River area, including Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport, Dartmouth Freetown, Dighton and Berkley. The priciest property included 2 historic capes on 95 acres, a pond, barn and greenhouse and sold for over 2 million dollars. At the other end of the spectrum was a 5 room, 951 square foot cape, in need of updates, on an 11,400 square foot lot, which sold for $75,000. The remaining 83 properties ranged in selling price from $80,000 to $790,000, had an average list price of 265,196 and average sale price of $249,942.

One of these fortunate buyers found 3 bedroom, 2 bath classic cape, in move in condition, in Somerset, with a wood burning stove, hardwood floors throughout, a 3 season room overlooking a private back and beautiful in ground pool for $220,000. Another lucky family is living in their well maintained, 3 bedroom ranch in Dartmouth. This one included a new furnace, Harvey windows, an updated kitchen with Corian countertops, gleaming hardwood throughout, a fireplace, off street parking for 5 cars and attached carport all for $205,500.

Interest rates are at an all time low and that can be more important than the house price over the life of a mortgage. At today’s rates the monthly payment on a  $200,0000 property would be right around $900 a month. Add to that taxes, PMI and insurance and you could expect to be living in your own home, where you get to decide what color to paint, how to decorate for the holidays, where your kids can play in the yard, or you can have a garden, and enjoy all the plusses of owning your own home for roughly $1250 per month.

In the greater Fall River area there are 288 single family homes for sale between $150,000 and $250,000, and another 331 between $250,000 and $400,000. If you have good credit, steady income, and some savings for a down payment, this is no better time than NOW to be buying a home.

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

Southcoast Health Systems offer residents of the Greater Fall River area a wealth of health programs

Southcoast Health Systems offer residents of the Greater Fall River area a wealth of health programs. Southcoast Health System, consisting of  Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, Tobey Hospital in Wareham, the new Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care in Fairhaven, Southcoast Center for Women’s Health, and the Southcoast Wellness Center, both in North Dartmouth, each offer various self help, support and educational groups, and training classes. Here is a list of some of the offerings:

Exercise and Fitness:

        Self Defense, Ballroom dancing for beginners, Bootcamp-burn calories, Cardiac rehab, fitness volunteer program, Group TRX and suspension training, Health solutions-nutrition counseling, Lose to Win-weight loss motivation, Medical Fitness program, Osteo Fit-improve balance and bone density, Personal training, PREP-Post rehab enhancement program, Pulmonary rehab, Sports Performance plus, Tai Chi, Women on Weights.

Kids:

        Aqua tots ages 1-3, Creative movement ages 3-8, Junior Fitness ages 10-15, Swimming lessons ages 3 and up.

New Parenting:

        Big Brother-Big Sister ages 2-6, Breast feeding basics, Breast feeding support group, Newborn care class.

 Pre natal:

        Child birth classes – Birthing Bootcamp, Childbirth classes for young parents, Prepared Cesarean

Cancer patients support groups:

        Breast Cancer Support group, all cancers beginning treatments group, Lung cancer support group, Post treatment support group.

Other:

        Fresh start-quit smoking program, Infant and child CPR, Insulin pump education group, Safe Sitters – babysitting classes for 11-15 year olds Adult bereavement support group, Children and adolescents support group, Ostomy support group, Stroke support group, Widows Widowers and Partners support group.

All these and more are available to encourage and support healthy living in the Greater Fall River area. Times and locations available at the Southcoast Wellness Calendar.

           

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

Realty Times - The Joys of Homeownership

Nice little article discussing reasons for home ownership vs. renting.


Realty Times - The Joys of Homeownership

Fall Weekends are packed with activities in the Greater Fall River Area!

Fall Weekends are packed with activities in the Greater Fall River Area!

The third annual “Boo at the Zoo” returns to Buttonwood Park in New Bedford for a “Spooktacularly Good time”. The family event features a “haunted cemetery’, hay maze, lighted pumpkins, rides and treats. Proceeds help support the Zoo’s educational and family programs. Boo in the Zoo will take place for 8 nights during October. See the schedule at bpzoo.org.

The weather for the weekend is supposed to be crisp and sunny and the Trustees of The Reservation hope you will join them at the Westport Town Farm for their 3^rd annual Harvest Festival!  Saturday October 15 from noon to 4 pm enjoy a farmers market, family activities like pumpkin painting, kid’s scavenger hunt and petting zoo. Explore the Town farm with its historic buildings and fantastic views of the WestportRiver. Bring a non perishable food donation to support the Council on Aging’s food pantry.

44 young actors will “spook” you when the Little Folks Theatre present “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” October 28 through 30^{th at}Bristol Community College.  Watch as the famed Headless Horseman, Ichabod Crane and Brom Bones among others come to life providing edge of your seat suspense mixed with hilarious action. The Little Folks Theatre  is part of the Dighton Community Arts and “has become a well known company in the Southern Mass–Rhode Island area exposing young minds and those minds young at heart, to the thrill of live performances”. Find times and ticket info at www.littlefolkstheatre.com .

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

Looking for pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hay rides and spooky fun?

Looking for pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hay rides and spooky fun? Fall has arrived, the Halloween season is upon us and there is plenty going on in the Greater Fall River area.

Family outdoor fun is all around. Here are a few…..

Almeida’s Vegetable Patch at 110 GAR Highway, Swansea, MA is offering “spooky tractor rides” through their fields adjacent to the store where you will find a huge assortment of all sized pumpkins, the usual and some very unusual gourds, and colorful mums in addition to there excellent assortment of local produce.

Another family attraction nearby is  Simcock Farm at 361 Marval Street also in Swansea. Friday nights through Sundays during October there is all kinds of Halloween fun. Saturday and Sunday pick your own pumpkins, take hayrides and wander through their corn maze. On Friday night take a ride on the “Fright Night Haunted Hayride” or Saturday night enjoy the outdoor movie “I Scream” with some real “ice cream”!. The younger goblins might enjoy Sunday evenings hayride through the lit pumpkin forest , then they can make their own sundaes! All this and more throughout October. See the schedule here.

          

About 20 minutes down the road from Fall River is Escobar’s Highland Farm, 255 Middle Road in PortsmouthRI. An 8 acre corn maze awaits you along with hay rides, pumpkin patch, Harry Potter Day, and concessions.     

      

If indoor spooky fun is more to your liking, visit the Asylum of Horror  near Battleship Cove in Fall River. Here “only real, heart pounding, adrenaline pumping, life threatening…..Horror” awaits you! See the like for directions and schedule info.

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Try the Factory or Terror, 33 Pearl St.Fall River. Here the three new “haunts combine into New England’s largest, most frightening, haunted house attraction”.

If you are looking for pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hay rides and spooky fun, visit these local attractions!!!

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

What has been going on in the Somerset housing market during September?

What has been going on in the Somerset housing market during September?

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

There were 5 single family homes sold in Somerset area during September 2011 at an average sale price of $229,912 and median price of $227,383. For the same period in 2010, 8 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $210,088 and median price of $219,500.

Volume is down this year by 13%, while the average price is up 9.4% and the median price up 3.6%.

There are currently 101 single family homes for sale in Somerset, with a median asking price of $275,826, as compared to a year ago when there were 87 homes with a median asking price of $282,730.

 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. It’s time to act now!

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

What has been going on in the City of Fall River housing market during September?

What has been going on in the City of Fall River housing market during September?

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

There were 18 single family homes sold in Fall River area during September 2011 at an average sale price of $185,293 and median price of $179,950. For the same period in 2010, 25 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $179,508 and median price of $169,900.

Volume is off this year by 28%, while the average price is up 3.2% and the median price up 5.9%.

 

There are currently 213 single family homes for sale in Fall River, with a median asking price of $219,900, as compared to a year ago when there were 205 homes with a median asking price of $219,900.

Greater inventory along with stable asking prices and historically low interest rates puts those interested in purchasing a single family home in Fall River in a very good position. It’s time to act now!

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

What has been going on in the Swansea housing market during September?

What has been going on in the Swansea housing market during September?

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

There were 18 single family homes sold in Swansea area during September 2011 at an average sale price of $273,122 and median price of $241,500. For the same period in 2010, 6 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $310,667 and median price of $280,500.

Volume is up this year by a whopping 200%, while the average price dropped 12.1% and the median price dropped 13.9%.

There are currently 101 single family homes for sale in Swansea, with a median asking price of $249,900, as compared to a year ago when there were 107 homes with a median asking price of $299,000.

Buyers are active in the Swansea market. Strong inventory along with significantly lower asking prices and historically low interest rates puts those interested in purchasing a single family home in Swansea in a very good position. It’s time to act now!

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

What has been going on in the Westport housing market during September?

What has been going on in the Westport housing market during September?

Here is some real estate market data describing the housing market in Westportduring the month of September 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 area during September 2011 at an average sale price of $408,000 and median price of $361,000. For the same period in 2010, 4 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $335,848 and median price of $303,250.

Comparing this to last year volume is up 150%, while the average price up 21.5% and the median price up 19%.

There are currently 124 single family homes for sale in Westport, with a median asking price of $397,000, as compared to a year ago when there were 139 homes with a median asking price of $479,000.

Sellers enjoyed a very positive month in September. The current Inventory is down a bit, but lower asking prices and historically low interest rates puts those interested in purchasing a single family home in Westport in a very good position. It’s time to act now!

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

What has been going on in the Dartmouth housing market during September?

What has been going on in the Dartmouth housing market during September?

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

There were 18 single family homes sold in Dartmouth area during September 2011 at an average sale price of $282,250 and median price of $230,000. For the same period in 2010, 11 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $346,723 and median price of $275,000.

Volume is up this year by 64%, and while the average price is off 18.9%, the median price dropped 16.4%.

There are currently 225 single family homes for sale in Dartmouth, with a median asking price of $425,000, as compared to a year ago when there were 202 homes with a median asking price of $429,700. This greater inventory along with slightly lower asking prices suggests pricing is becoming more stable in Dartmouth.

Buyers interested in purchasing a single family home in Dartmouth may want to act sooner rather than later while prices are down and interest rates remain historically low. It’s time to act now!

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

What has been going on in the Dighton housing market during September?

 What has been going on in the Dighton housing market during September?

 

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

There were 3 single family homes sold in Dighton area during September 2011 at an average sale price of $277,633 and median price of $275,000. For the same period in 2010, 4 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $233,188 and median price of $226,000.

Volume is up this year by 25%, which is only a one house difference, but the average price of these homes were up 19.1% and the median price was up 21.7% over the same period last year.

There are currently 53 single family homes for sale in Dighton, with a median asking price of $299,900, as compared to a year ago when there were 46 homes with a median asking price of $327,450.

 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. It’s time to act now!

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

What has been going on in the Berkley housing market during September?

What has been going on in the Berkley housing market during September?

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

One single family home sold in Berkley during September 2011 and it sold for $368,600. For the same period in 2010,

4 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $412,475 and median price of $242,450.

There are currently 47 single family homes for sale in Berkley, with a median asking price of $309,500, as compared to a year ago when there were 35 homes with a median asking price of $361,900.

Greater 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. It’s time to act now!

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