Massachusetts Property Blog

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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12 Sunset Drive, Douglas, MA 01516
Bill Gassett
http://www.sellmyhomeinmetrowestma.com
Outstanding Douglas Massachusetts Colonial with farmers porch in terrific neighborhood right off the center of town! Features a nice floor plan with large Cathedral "Great room" with floor to ceiling brick fireplace and bay window! The kitchen has attractive white cabinetry with a walk-out bay eating area. There is a formal living room with pellet stove for economical heating and a dining room with hardwood flooring and a pass through from the kitchen.The bedrooms are all good size including a Nice Master with a full bath and his and her walk-in closets. Other great features include **Central air**, **Sprinklers**, French doors, and a finished lower level for additional "flex space", Excellent lot in prime Douglas location!!
MLS: 71035804
Price: 329900
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Sq Feet: 2564
Lot Size: 31333
Year Built: 1996
# of Floors: 3
Garage Size: 2

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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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INFO: http://www.YourPaulette.com - Built in 1790&owned for nearly 200yrs by one of Andover’s founding families-a true New England classic.Set on beautifully landscaped grounds this home preserves the charm,architectural detail&character of an antique home while offering all the amenities of today’s modern lifestyle.Recently modernized kitchen preserves its original character&features custom cabinets,granite&Viking range. Butler’s pantry w/wine frig.&2nd dw,8 fireplaces,original wide plank flooring&wainscoting,central A/C.

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INDULGE YOURSELF… within this new spectacular contemporary living environment.  
Opulent living at its best…with covered parking, spacious sky decks with city line views & outdoor showers…
gourmet kitchens…built-in office…custom railings…state of the art gym and much much more.  
Unparrelled location and there is not another building like it in South Boston. Info: http://www.191KStreet.com or (617) 650-0654

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

Dedham, Massachusetts is an historic suburban industrial town on the principal southern corridor of metropolitan Boston, and is the site of the earliest surviving framed house in New England, the handsome 1737 Fairbanks House. Dedham received its grant as a town from the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1636, making it one of the oldest communities in the state.

Its colonial agricultural economy was expanded by industry only after the town, in 1639, built one of the earliest water power canals connecting the Charles River with a tributary of the Neponset River and creating sufficient water power for grist and fulling mills. The character and future of the community changed drastically when Dedham became the county seat for Norfolk County and the court house was built in 1796.

As local historians point out, this brought in lawyers and officials, trained, educated and ambitious men who changed the face of the community by investing in and supporting industrial development. Woolen mills sprang up in Dedham as innovations such as powerbroadlooms were introduced. Dedham’s factories manufactured everything from pianos to furniture and the famed Dedham crackleware pottery.

The town shows a rich and diverse architectural face to the world, with its monumental granite court house of Greek Revival design, its Victorian prison, its limestone Neoclassical Registry of Deeds, Romanesque Revival public library and Renaissance and Georgian Revival schools. In addition, Dedham has a remarkably well preserved town center, with a bounty of colonial architecture and several historic sites highlighting the community’s Old New England splendor. 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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INFO: http://www.DeanAndHamilton.com - Located 20 miles southeast of Boston is Cohasset, a quintessential New England seaside village filled with colonial homes, and ocean vistas of spectacular beauty, yet still easily commutable to Boston by bus, car or commuter train or boat.
This direct Little Harbor front Cohasset Cape is set on 3 acres of prime land.
Not your typical ‘cookie cutter’ layout, you will be pleasantly surprised once you step inside. Soaring ceilings and skylights create a bright and airy ambiance.
The newly renovated kitchen offers the ultimate in mealtime experiences against the serene backdrop of Little Harbor. Whether entertaining or hosting a warm family gathering you’ll find both function and impeccable style in the state of the art appliances, granite countertops, butler’s pantry, and the adjacent deck.
This huge wrap around deck will steal your heart! Enjoy with family and friends or launch your kayak and explore Little Harbor. The breathtaking views from most rooms of this walk to village home are not only of water and marshland but also of plentiful bird life! 
The front to back pannelled library includes a wet bar, and has panoramic views.
Upstairs, you will find three comfortable sized bedrooms and a full bath plus a large master suite, which is set apart from the other 3 bedrooms for privacy.

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

Salem, Massachusetts is one of the oldest and most storied towns in the state. Founded at the mouth of the Naumkeag River in 1626, Salem originally encompassed most of present-day Danvers, Beverly and Peabody. By 1790, Salem was the sixth largest city in the country, and a world famous seaport—particularly in the China trade. Codfish was exported to the West Indies and Europe. Sugar and molasses were imported from the West Indies, tea from China, and pepper from Sumatra.

Prosperity would leave the city of Salem with a wealth of fine architecture, including Federal style mansions designed by Samuel McIntire, for whom the city’s largest historic district is named.

Today, Salem is perhaps best known as the site of the infamous Salem Witchcraft Trials of 1692. Though the hearings led to more than 150 convictions and 29 executions, the attention garnered by this peculiar incident left Salem with a formidable cultural legacy. Forever shrouded in the myths and legends of America’s early days, Salem offers a wealth of architectural treasures, a wide variety of museums and a sparkling literary heritage.

In addition to its many fine historical and cultural attractions, the city of Salem is home to Salem State College, the North Shore Medical Center, the Essex County District Superior and Probate Courts, and Registry of Deeds, the world-famous Peabody and Essex Museum, and a host of banks and other financial institutions. It is the educational, medical, legal, cultural and banking hub of the North Shore. 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.WhiteCapRealtyLLC.com - A town of approximately 18,000 residents, Sharon, Massachusetts is located 22 miles midway between Boston and Providence, Rhode Island. This picture postcard town comes to life as a busy commuter town of professionals, academics, civil servants and business people, as well as local businesses, restaurants, artists and active participants in a network of civic organizations.

Renovations have just been completed on this secluded colonial in a highly desirable neighborhood. New from top to bottom, including new septic, landscaping, windows, James Hardie siding, electric, heating, sheetrock, paint and a wired media room. Additional features include central air conditioning and a two car garage. Outdoors, custom landscaping features a paver walkway and stone walls.

This gorgeous dream kitchen won’t leave the chef in the family wanting anything …. An oversized island, gleaming granite countertops and stainless steel appliances make entertaining a delight.

Privacy abounds in this great neighborhood… and you’ll look forward to those BBQs on this large deck overlooking the secluded one acre lot.

This large master suite features a walk in closet and a full master bathroom. In fact, there is ample closet space throughout this home.

The finished walk out basement adds a lot of extra space.

Sharon looks like the typical New England town… tall white church spires set against tree lined streets. It has convenient access to Boston and Providence via the Commuter Rail and New York City and Washington via Amtrak trains at a nearby station. Naturally beautiful, Lake Massapoag is known for it’s concerts, fireworks, fishing and good swimming on Memorial Beach. With over 5,000 acres of protected open space, Sharon is a nature lover’s dream town.

For a personal tour of this home, Call Melissa at White Cap Realty at (781) 925-8700.

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

Newton, Massachusetts is known as the Garden City. It lies within the Boston Basin, a tiny structure of the Appalachian Mountain Range. Newton is bounded on three sides by the Charles River and is a diverse community comprised of 14 villages, each with a unique character.

The villages of Newton - listed alphabetically - are: Auburndale, Chestnut Hill, Four Corners, Newton Centre, Newton Highlands, Newton Lower Falls, Newton Upper Falls, Newtonville, Nonantum, Oak Hill, Thompsonville and Waban.

Newton is a highly desirable place to live and work due to its proximity to Boston, nearness to various highway and public transportation systems, attractive neighborhoods and high property values, well maintained parks, bicycle and fitness trails, golf courses, a public pool and lake. Newton boasts myriad arts and cultural organizations and activities, including a Symphony Orchestra, resident theatre groups and an Arts in the Parks Program. Newton has been designated 1 of 3 cities nationwide to participate in a pilot tree bank, planting 6,800 seedlings. In 1993, Newton was one of just 5 cities of over 50,000 to receive the U.S. conference of Mayors’ Livability Award. 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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