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RE/MAX Heritage Receives Wakefield Award
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS ~ MELROSE, MA ~ DEC 2-3 2011
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The Melrose Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the Melrose tradition “Home for the Holidays” will be held on Dec. 2-3.
The Home for the Holidays fun will start on Friday, Dec. 2 on City Hall lawn at approximately 6 p.m. with a tree lighting ceremony, Christmas caroling, and, of course, the arrival of Santa Claus on Main Street.
On Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., the Beantown trolleys will weave through the streets of Melrose, bringing shoppers to the neighborhoods of Melrose where the businesses, schools and churches have opened their doors to welcome visitors.
Each neighborhood offers something unique, including: “reindeer” rides, Christmas tree and wreath sales, hayrides with Santa, holiday crafts, wonderful holiday food and warm beverages, and more.
Shops in Melrose will be open as well, ready to greet the holiday shoppers with a broad array of unique gifts. Look for the full schedule of events on the Chamber of Commerce website, melrosechamber.org.
Courtesy of WickedLocalMelrose
Full Schedule of events for December 2 & 3:
http://www.melrosechamber.org/pdf%20forms/2011hfthschedule.pdf
REAL ESTATE IN MELROSE, NOVEMBER 2011
Price Trends
The median single family home price as of November 27 2011 for MELROSE is $411,386.
Market Conditions
With a Market Action Index as of November 27 2011 at 15.99.
Sales and Demand Trends
The average property in MELROSE as of November 27 2011 has been on the market for about 136 days.
Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot for homes in MELROSE as of November 27 2011 is about $226.
Homes for Sale
There are about 69 properties on the market in MELROSE as of November 27 2011.
Courtesy of Altosresearch
Freddie Mac Launches Winter REO Sale
Freddie Mac Launches Winter REO Sale
HomeSteps, a Freddie Mac real estate sales unit, kicked off a sales promotion this week to unload some of its inventory of foreclosed homes in several cities.
Its Winter Sales Promotion for owner-occupant buyers includes:
- Paying up to 3 percent of the final sales price toward the buyer’s closing costs for initial offers received between Nov. 15 and Jan. 31, 2012. Escrow must be closed on or before March 15, 2012, to qualify.
- A $1,000 selling agent bonus is also available for offers received in that timeframe. The bonus is available in 28 states and the District of Columbia, including: Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
- Two-year Home Protect limited home warranty, which covers such things as the heating, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, and other major systems and appliances. Home Protect also will offer a discount of up to 30 percent on the purchase of appliances. (For eligibility requirements, visit www.HomeSteps.com/smartbuy.)
For more information on the HomeSteps Winter Sales Promotion, visit www.HomeSteps.com.
Source: Freddie Mac
Melrose ~ Clean-up Day for Hazardous Waste
Melrose has "Drop off Day" this Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 - noon at the City
Yard on Tremont Street. Melrose residents only. Bulk plastics including
toy pools, lawn furniture, plastic big wheels, plastic play houses will be
accepted for no charge. Tires, fluorescent bulbs, mercury thermometers and
cell phones.
$7 fee for each TV and computer monitor. $2 for car tires, $8 for truck
tires.
Microwaves and air conditioners are metal goods and cost $15 for curbside
pick-up. Cannot drop at city yard.
OPENING GAME AT FRED GREEN FIELD, NOVEMBER 4TH, 2011
The Opening Game at Fred Green Field
Melrose, MA
Friday, November 4th
Reception for football alumni and families at 5:30pm
Dedication ceremoney at 6:30pm
Kick-off at 7:00pm
http://melrose.patch.com/articles/first-game-on-new-football-field-scheduled-for-nov-4
Halloween Trick or Treat
REAL ESTATE IN MELROSE, OCTOBER 2011
REAL ESTATE IN MELROSE
Price Trends
The median single family home price as of October 23 2011 for MELROSE is $418,320.
Market Conditions
With a Market Action Index as of October 23 2011 at 17.62, MELROSE is currently a buyer's market.
Sales and Demand Trends
The average property in MELROSE as of October 23 2011 has been on the market for about 127 days.
Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot for homes in MELROSE as of October 23 2011 is about $227.
Homes for Sale
There are about 74 properties on the market in MELROSE as of October 23 2011.
Courtesy of AltosResearch.
Dancing with the Realtors, Friday, September 30th ~Habitat for Humanity
Dancing with the Realtors ~ Habitat for Humanity. Tickets still available at the door.
SEASON 5 SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 MEMORIAL HALL MELROSE MA,
Dancing with the Realtors began in 2007 for Habitat for Humanity has become one of the largest fundraising events held by Realtors Associations in Massachusetts. Dancing with the Realtors has raised $ 174,000.00 benefiting local Habitat Chapters in Massachusetts.
All participants of Dancing with the Realtors each year have an opportunity to perform at The Eastern United States Dancesport Championships for the New England finals in Boston Feb 21th , 2011 .
Interest Rates Down to a 598 Month Low (that’s 50 years!!).
The 30 year fixed rate - 3.875% (3.875%APR) with NO closing costs
The 15 year fixed rate – 3.250% (3.250%APR) with NO closing costs
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5/1 ARM – 3.00% (3.00%APR) with NO closing costs
7/1 ARM – 3.250% (3.250%APR) with NO closing costs
This is an amazing time to buy property.
