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http://www.braintreemarealestate.com Tour Braintree, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.

Braintree, Massachusetts is a suburban community with a strong residential character. Incorporated in 1640, Braintree has a rich history and a promising future. The town is ideally situated at the crossroads of Route I-93 (128) and Route 3 for easy access to the Greater Boston area and Cape Cod as well as having excellent public transportation to Boston and Logan International Airport. The community has a good mix of established neighborhoods.

There is a strong business base which includes one of the largest regional shopping centers in the northeast. Attractive office and industrial parks are located in the town as well.

Braintree has a rich history. Old Braintree was the birthplace of two presidents, John Adams and John Quincy Adams, as well as John Hancock and General Sylvanus Thayer, the founder of West Point.

People are attracted to Braintree as a good place to live and work because it has an excellent public school system as well as a fine parks and recreation program with the availability of many recreational resources such as Town Forest, Pond Meadow Park, Sunset Lake, Smith Beach, the Cranberry Pond Conservation District, the MDC Blue Hills Reservation trail system, and an 18 hole public golf course. For other town tours visit http://www.virtualhomes.com . For towns in MA visit http://www.ma-virtualhomes.com . For MA relocation information go to http://www.relocationma.com . For a MA MLS map search visit http://www.virtualhomesmls.com .

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http://www.SquannacookHillGroton.com - Welcome to Squannacook Hill, a new development of eighteen brand new quality built townhomes in the picturesque village of West Groton, Massachusetts. With prices starting at just $ 229,900 you can enjoy luxury living without the luxury price!  These new homes feature open concept floor plans with premium finishes that include Armstrong maple cabinetry with granite countertops, Frigidaire Stainless Steel appliances, hardwood stairs and ceramic tiled kitchen and bath floors. Built to meet Energy Star standards and backed by an industry best 10 year warranty; you’ll enjoy years of low cost homeownership in these brand new homes. We have partnered with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage to offer many affordable finance options including FHA loans and USDA loans which offer up to 100% financing with low interest rates. Long considered one of the most desirable Massachusetts suburbs, Groton is located just 45 miles from Boston and is home to the nationally known Groton School and Lawrence Academy. Groton is the quintessential New England town with a charming town center and picturesque hillsides and colonial architecture. You’ll enjoy the character and peacefulness of this community yet you’ll be within a short commute of Boston, the Atlantic Ocean and the mountains of New Hampshire and Vermont.  You’ll enjoy a terrific lifestyle and an unbeatable value when you make Squanacook Hill your new home. Call or visit us today to learn more!

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In this video, Massachusetts real estate attorney Hugh Fitzpatrick discusses a request for information issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on August 10th, 2011.

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http://www.CarrieCayer.com - Ipswich, Massachusetts is a coastal town on Boston’s North Shore. Once a thriving mill town, Ipswich today is a culturally and economically diverse community. Only 30 minutes north of Boston, and just 30 minutes south of the New Hampshire border by car, and just a short MBTA ride to Boston’s North Station., Ipswich has a thriving economy based in tourism and high-tech industry, dozens of historic sites, gorgeous natural scenery, and outstanding recreational opportunities

This beautiful home is located in a special area of Ipswich abutting the Topsfield and Boxford borders.  The rural location offers many hiking trails, a small lake for swimming, an equestrian facility, an amazing pre-school and day care center all literally a short walking distance away from this home.  For commuters, this location approximately 3 miles from route 95 and 2 miles from route 1 — makes for commuting to work a cinch.  

A well built 4 bedroom home offering 3,000 square feet of living, with 2 full baths and one half bath, 2 fireplaces and a two car garage on approximately ¾ of acre in beautiful Ipswich, Massachusetts.  The fenced in yard offers mix of details among the landscape with a rugged area providing an opportunity for countless hours of backyard adventures and fun, plus a grass area from for children’s activity sets.  Sprinkled in the front and behind the home carefully selected shrubs and plantings can be found.

This immaculate home built only 23 years ago, sits perfectly in a private location among a fantastic neighborhood.  The circular style neighborhood was designed in such a way to creates a large cul de sac for neighborhood children to play.

The large newly renovated professional designed kitchen completed less than a year ago, has gorgeous maple cabinets and is accented perfectly by the dark granite countertops — the kitchen sits perfectly in between a large dining room and an expansive family room with a wood stove, cathedral ceilings

From the large entertaining area there is access to the back patio area and large fenced in yard.  

The newly renovated ½ bath on the main level is shared by a convenient 1st level laundry area. Additional updates include a 2001 newly installed septic and a new roof in 2006.  

A large finished family room in the lower level with walk-out serves as an idea location for families, especially children to entertain.  

There is nothing to do but move into this wonderful home.  Once you see this home set within an area that is considered a best kept secret — you’ll realize why these homeowners are only moving down the street.

Be sure to call today and make an appointment and see how this wonderful traditional colonial,  well built and perfectly situated on the top of a hillside within a popular Ipswich neighborhood - is such a tremendous opportunity.  

Ipswich offers award winning schools, low taxes and over 33 square miles of breathtaking landscape — including state parks, thousands of acres of open space and land owned by the Massachusetts Trustees of Reservation including the Crane Estate and Beach.

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http://www.NorthOfBostonRealEstate.com - Located just 15 miles outside of Boston, Lexington, Massachusetts is an affluent community that prides itself on the beauty of town land, the safety of its residents and the excellence of its public school system. The town has numerous parks, conservation lands, museums and libraries that provide exceptional opportunities for recreational and cultural activities.
Here’s your opportunity to enjoy luxury living at Coppersmyth Way!

Seconds from Rte 95, nestled on a private cul de sac with beautifully landscaped grounds,  this upscale contemporary townhome lives like a private residence and has much to offer.

The open concept main level has gleaming hardwood floors, marble and granite throughout and is designed with comfort and convenience in mind.

The cook in your family will delight in the state of the art kitchen with granite countertops, recessed lighting, Casablanca ceiling fan, and beautiful cabinetry with exceptional storage, a center island, a peninsula with seating for four, Thermador convection oven,  a second Wolf oven, Subzero refrigerator, and second wine  fridge.  

Enjoy meals in the adjacent dining room, then relax in the living room with its gas fireplace or step into the sitting room for quiet conversation or time with your favorite book. A private deck is located on the rear of this unit.

The first floor master suite has large walk in closet and ceiling fan and boasts a luxurious marble bath with Jacuzzi and walk in shower.  A laundry and half bath complete this level.

Other features include central A/C, central vacuum, security system, 2 car attached garage, outside access to basement,  and access to walking trails.

The newly carpeted upper level has two large bedrooms with walk in closets, ceiling fans, and marbled bath with shower.

Expansion possibilities abound in the lower level. Will you use this space for a playroom, exercise room, media room? The decision is yours! A half bath and large cedar closet complete this level.

Lexington, Massachusetts is a historic town in Middlesex County. Originally settled nearly four centuries ago, the town is most famous as the site of the opening shots of the American Revolution. Lexington is a popular tourist destination, with the historic landmarks of Battle Green, Buckman Tavern, Munroe Tavern and the Hancock-Clarke House all lovingly maintained by the historical society. It’s vibrant downtown offers access to the popular bike path as well as a weekly Farmer’s Market and concerts in the summer.
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http://www.DoloresPerson.com - Located on the southeastern border of New Hampshire, approximately 34 miles northeast of Boston, lies Merrimac, Massachusetts. A town situated along the north bank of the Merrimack River, Merrimac has a population of just under 7,000 residents. By the 1800’s, the principal industry was carriage making, with as many as thirty-one different carriage factories operating in Merrimac at one point. The late nineteenth century left its mark with charming red brick buildings that now house a number of contemporary businesses - service, retail and restaurants. Today, Merrimac is largely a residential community, it is part of the Greater Boston metropolitan area.

This home at 4 Spring Hill Road is a nature lovers’ paradise set on 2.24 acres in desirable Little Pond.

This gambrel has a quiet Zen like quality, with a large kitchen adjacent to a family room, with a wall of glass overlooking an ever changing woodland view. It also offers one of two ways to access the deck, a perfect private outdoor space to enjoy the warmer months.

The Japanese inspired first floor master suite has a wonderful attention to detail. It features a spa like bath, which opens to a private area with a hot tub. It has a wonderful attention to detail in addition to a walk in closet.

The second level boasts 3 additional bedrooms, one with an adjacent bathroom.

The lower level is “entertainment central” and will certainly be a place for the entire family to gather. This finished walk out lower level offers a media room - a great place to snuggle up and watch a movie on the projection TV, an exercise room and wood stove along with an additional bathroom.

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your local DIY store should have the list, in my town the paint chips are actually in a separate section

check with your towns local historical society

Live the life you always dreamed. If homes have personality then this one is the real deal. This top of the line, luxury, Heritage Log Home is made with 12 inch logs and has just the right blend of rustic natural wood and painted interior walls. The builder used only quality cabinetry, wood work, systems and fixtures including a water softener and reverse osmosis kitchen faucet drinking water system. When you walk into this house it just feels like home. The walls and floors in this house are solid, unlike conventionally built subdivision homes. There is no vibration when you walk these floors. So much character all situated on 3+ lovely, quiet acres. Come on home to 55 Pine Street, in Douglas MA! Call 774-275-4828 for more information.

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I am interested in starting a home based baking business in Massachusetts and cannot find the application to have my kitchen inspected anywhere. Does anyone know where to find the application to print. Also what the next steps are?

Thanks!

Go to this link and call the number on the brochure.
http://www.mass.gov/Eeohhs2/docs/dph/environmental/foodsafety/residential_kitchens_faq_brochure.pdf