Friday, May 24, 2013
What's open on the housing market this weekend?
Wondering what homes are open in Watertown this weekend? Patch is too, and we're hoping our readers and real estate agents can fill us in on any open houses happening in town. If you know of one, or a few, let us know. Here's how: Click on the photos to find out details about the home and the open house.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
What sold on the real estate market this week?
This week's featured sold homes in Watertown are: 33-35 Howard St., Watertown List Price: $799,000 Sold Price: $805,000 Sold Date: May 15, 2013 Living Area: 4,214 sq. ft. Rooms: 18 Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 4 full 10 Bemis St. #1, Watertown List Price: $319,900 Sold Price: $321,500 Sold Date: May 20, 2013 Living Area: 1,240 sq. ft. Rooms: 5 Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 full 332 School St., Watertown List Price: $475,000 Sold Price: $455,500 Sold Date: May 20, 2013 Living Area: 1,908 sq. ft. Rooms: 8 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 1 full Wondering what other homes sold in Watertown this week? Patch is too, and we're hoping our readers and real estate agents can help us answer the question. Do you know of a home sold in one of our towns this week?
Friday, May 17, 2013
What's open on the housing market this weekend?
Wondering what homes are open in Watertown this weekend? Patch is too, and we're hoping our readers and real estate agents can fill us in on any open houses happening in town. If you know of one, or a few, let us know. Here's how: Click on the photos to find out details about the home and the open house.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The foreclosure rate has dropped dramatically from a year ago.
Foreclosures have dropped dramatically in Massachusetts and there were only a handful in Watertown in March. The data, from an article in Banker and Tradesman, foreclosure petitions - the first step in the foreclosure process - have dropped 82 percent in March compared to the same month in 2012, and they were down 52 percent in the first quarter of 2013 from the first quarter last year. Foreclosure deeds - the final step in the foreclosure process - fell 74 percent from a year ago to 227 statewide. Watertown's foreclosures also dropped, according to data provided by the Warren Group. Only one foreclosure petition was filed in March for Watertown properties, which was the same as March 2012. Two petitions have been filed in the first …
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Local real estate agents talk about the affect of the Watertown shootout and lockdown on home sales.
The national spotlight was shining bright on Watertown on Friday, April 19, as the country, and world, watched the Watertown lockdown and ensuing capture of a Boston Marathon bombing suspect. Despite the events of that day — which started with a shootout between police and the bombing suspects in a residential neighborhood — Watertown real estate agents say the housing market has seen little to no change. People are still buying homes. “Watertown really hasn’t skipped a beat,” said Robert Airasian of Realty Executives. Airasian said he does not think the events of April 19 will either boost nor dampen home sales, in part because the spring season typically brings lots of home sales. “As far as I can see, it is business as usual,” he said…
Friday, April 19, 2013
What's open on the housing market this weekend?
Wondering what homes are open in Watertown this weekend? Patch is too, and we're hoping our readers and real estate agents can fill us in on any open houses happening in town. We found a few - take a look at the photos for details - and if you know of one, or a few, let us know. Here's how: Thanks for contributing!
Friday, April 12, 2013
What's open on the housing market this weekend?
Wondering what homes are open in Watertown this weekend? Patch is too. We found some - check out the photos - and we're hoping our readers and real estate agents can fill us in on any open houses happening in town. If you know of one, or a few, let us know. Here's how: Thanks for contributing!
Thursday, April 11, 2013
What sold on the real estate market this week?
This week's featured sold homes in Watertown are: 24 Palfrey St. #24, Watertown List Price: $310,000 Sold Price: $300,000 Sold Date: April 4, 2013 Living Area: 920 sq. ft. Rooms: 4 Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 full, 1 partial 65 Oakley Road, Watertown List Price: $559,000 Sold Price: $525,000 Sold Date: March 29, 2013 Living Area: 1,470 sq. ft. Rooms: 7 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 1 full, 1 partial 279 Lexington St. #279, Watertown List Price: $519,000 Sold Price: $500,000 Sold Date: April 10, 2013 Living Area: 2,376 sq. ft. Rooms: 5 Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 full, 1 partial Wondering what other homes sold in Watertown this week? Patch is too, and we're hoping our readers and real estate agents can help us answer the question. Do you know of a …
Sunday, April 7, 2013
The comprehensive interior renovation of this Cape has made it one of the most popular properties on the Belmont real estate market this week.
This charming Cape has received an incredible amount of attention its first week on the market. First, it is located in one of the most sought after Belmont neighborhoods, just steps from the Winn Brook School and Belmont Center. Second, prospective homebuyers are more than impressed with its full interior renovation completed only two short years ago, which includes a new gourmet kitchen. This property is a quintessential example why Belmont's real estate market often experiences such quick turnaround where its residences often offer a unique blend of its rich history with today's modern amenities. Its spacious 1,788 square feet of living space is nicely distributed throughout nine rooms and three levels. The first floor boasts a fluid …
Friday, April 5, 2013
What's open on the housing market this weekend?
Wondering what homes are open in Watertown this weekend? Patch is too, and we're hoping our readers and real estate agents can fill us in on any open houses happening in town. If you know of one, or a few, let us know. Here's how: Thanks for contributing!