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Valentine’s Day Fun Facts
February 14, 2012
Happy Valentine’s Day! Did you know that approximately 1 billion Valentine’s Day cards are sent each year? Or that the Italian city of Verona, where Romeo and Juliet lived, receives over 1000 Valentine’s addressed to Juliet each Valentine’s day?
To know who invented the first box of Valentine’s Day chocolate, read more
- Richard Cadbury, of Cadbury cream egg fame, invented the first box of Valentine’s Day themed chocolates in the 1880s.
- 3% of pet owners give Valentine’s Day gifts to their beloved furry friends.
- Over 50 million roses are given on Valentine’s Day.
- 73% of people who buy flowers are men.
- In Medieval times people who couldn’t write their names signed with an ‘X’ in front of a witness. The ‘X’ was then kissed to show sincerity. Many believe this is how the ‘X’ symbol became synonymous with the kiss.
- On average men spend $130 for their dates on Valentine’s Day.
- Children received 39% of all Valentine’s related gifts and candies.
- Mothers and wives are the biggest givers on Valentine’s Day, providing 33% of all gifts.
- More than 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate will be sold for Valentine’s Day.
- Even if they don’t make the final purchases until the last few days, 75% of men testify that they plan ahead for Valentine’s Day.
- On Valentine’s Day, women prefer to open their gifts after a nice dinner while men prefer to receive presents first thing in the morning.
- The most romantic place to share candy is in front of the fireplace.
- In the 1800s physicians commonly advised broken hearted patients to eat chocolate to calm their pining.
- Throughout history, chocolate has always been seen as an aphrodisiac: Madame DuBarry served chocolates to all of her suiters, Cassanova consumed chocolate instead of champagne to induce romance, and the ancient Aztec king, Montezuma believed chocolate would make him virile.
- 8 billion conversation hearts will be produced this year, enough candies to stretch from Rome, Italy to Valentine, Arizona 20 times and back again.
Now go out and enjoy the day!
Another take on the big mortgage settlement…
February 11, 2012
These guys are great and in this video they recap an excellent way to qualify for a VA Loan if you’re currently unmarried and a real person’s look at the robo-bot settlement with the major banks.
Fannie Mae Rolls Out Online-only REO Offers – where are they in Worcester County?
February 11, 2012
Streamling! I love a good system and I am hoping this works well! Worcester County has a 184 Fannie Mae Homepath properties and now buyers can submit an offer directly online to Fannie Mae with their agent. I am hoping this creates an efficient environment to moving these properties off the market and into the “sold” category.
“Making an offer to purchase a HomePath property is now quick, easy and entirely online! Beginning February 2, all offers on HomePath properties must be made using the HomePath Online Offer system. If you’re ready to make an offer, just have your real estate professional click the “Make an Offer” button on the property information and follow the instructions.”
Only licensed agents can make offers, so any consumers shopping for a home on Fannie’s HomePath site have to contact an agent first.”
Here is a list of the 184 REO properties in Worcester County that are available as of today. If you are interested in seeing one of these properties or getting more information on how to purchase a foreclosure – just let me know! I will connect you!
| Address | City | State | List Price | Property Type | Bedrooms | Bathrooms | Square Feet | Lot Size |
| 39 Sled Rd | Ashburnham | Ma | $41,900 | Single-Family | 2 | 1 | 1205 | 9000 |
| 13 Holt Rd | Ashburnham | Ma | $82,900 | Single-Family | 2 | 1 | 816 | 37994 |
| 11 Stodge Dr | Ashburnham | Ma | $189,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1.5 | 1337 | 7500 |
| 317 Petersham Rd | Athol | Ma | $77,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 2 | 1561 | 103237 |
| 181 Harugari St | Athol | Ma | $82,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 2 | 1416 | 9022 |
| 63 Everett St | Athol | Ma | $49,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 2 | 1500 | 12196 |
| 82 Kennebunk St | Athol | Ma | $71,900 | Single-Family | 4 | 2 | 2612 | 43560 |
| 90 Narrow Ln | Athol | Ma | $139,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 2 | 1290 | 80000 |
| 21 Harrison Ave | Auburn | Ma | $76,900 | Single-Family | 2 | 1.5 | 1182 | 14136 |
| 49 Wallace Ave | Auburn | Ma | Single-Family | 4 | 1.5 | 1654 | 42000 | |
| 124 South St | Auburn | Ma | $199,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 2.5 | 1810 | 20000 |
| 19 Holman St | Baldwinville | Ma | $79,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1.5 | 1671 | 9583 |
| 22 Pleasant St | Baldwinville | Ma | $49,000 | Single-Family | 4 | 2 | 1678 | 12196 |
| 98 Farrington Rd | Barre | Ma | $194,900 | Single-Family | 2 | 2 | 1803 | 136342 |
| 331 Nichols Rd | Barre | Ma | $149,500 | Single-Family | 3 | 2 | 2539 | 4 |
| 134 Valley Rd | Barre | Ma | $134,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1 | 1320 | 25700 |
| 27 Kendall St | Barre | Ma | $55,900 | Multi-Family | 3 | 2 | 6000 | |
| 650 Rathbun St | Blackstone | Ma | $150,000 | Single-Family | 2 | 1 | 1076 | |
| 9 Rocco Dr | Blackstone | Ma | $229,900 | Single-Family | 5 | 3 | 1728 | 25264 |
| 34 Miller St | Blackstone | Ma | $117,900 | Multi-Family | 5 | 2 | ||
| 310 Ballville Rd | Bolton | Ma | $259,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 2 | 1000 | 43560 |
| 45 Auburn St | Cherry Valley | Ma | $81,900 | Single-Family | 4 | 1 | 1624 | 54886 |
| 16 Blossom St | Clinton | Ma | $99,000 | Single-Family | 4 | 1 | 1536 | 9900 |
| 56 Parker St | Clinton | Ma | $149,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1.5 | 1340 | |
| 270 Chestnut St | Clinton | Ma | $194,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 2 | 2179 | 10477 |
| 333 South St | Douglas | Ma | $114,900 | Multi-Family | 6 | 2 | 88427 | |
| 34 Main St | Douglas | Ma | $168,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 2 | 1587 | 33461 |
| 68 Webster St | Douglas | Ma | $189,900 | Single-Family | 4 | 2 | 1344 | 74662 |
| 5 Gilboa St | Douglas | Ma | $79,900 | Single-Family | 4 | 1.5 | 1482 | 11854 |
| 61 W Main St | Dudley | Ma | $89,900 | Single-Family | 2 | 2 | 1306 | 9147 |
| 7 Green St | Dudley | Ma | $104,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1.5 | 1230 | 6323 |
| 63 Marion St | Fitchburg | Ma | $109,900 | Single-Family | 4 | 1.5 | 2041 | 6315 |
| 9 Phillips Passway | Fitchburg | Ma | $105,900 | Single-Family | 4 | 2 | 1780 | 9675 |
| 34 Ellis St | Fitchburg | Ma | $153,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1.5 | 1375 | 18516 |
| 48 Bond St | Fitchburg | Ma | $104,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 3 | 2162 | 9583 |
| 87 Prospect St | Fitchburg | Ma | $149,900 | Single-Family | 5 | 3.5 | 3600 | 6970 |
| 45 Forest St | Fitchburg | Ma | $49,900 | Multi-Family | 4 | 2 | 4351 | |
| 54 Melrose St | Fitchburg | Ma | $87,900 | Multi-Family | 9 | 4 | 5000 | |
| 114 Beech St | Fitchburg | Ma | $29,900 | Single-Family | 2 | 1 | 1030 | 12737 |
| 28 Constitution Dr | Fitchburg | Ma | $127,900 | Condo | 2 | 1.5 | 1280 | |
| 91 Saint Joseph Ave | Fitchburg | Ma | $114,900 | Multi-Family | 4 | 2 | ||
| 68 Green Briar Rd | Fitchburg | Ma | $129,900 | Condo | 2 | 1.5 | 1586 | |
| 80 Marshall St # 84 | Fitchburg | Ma | $49,900 | Multi-Family | 10 | 4 | 4792 | |
| 357 Rollstone St | Fitchburg | Ma | $69,900 | Multi-Family | 4 | 2 | ||
| 342 Townsend St | Fitchburg | Ma | $104,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 2 | 1169 | 19500 |
| 34 Longedge Ave | Fitchburg | Ma | $39,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1 | 930 | 8895 |
| 113 Payson St | Fitchburg | Ma | $41,900 | Multi-Family | 7 | 3 | 10267 | |
| 749 Fifth Mass Turnpike R | Fitchburg | Ma | $112,900 | Single-Family | 2 | 2 | 2002 | 104979 |
| 32 Catherine St | Gardner | Ma | $102,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1 | 974 | 9147 |
| 72 Euclid St | Gardner | Ma | $42,500 | Multi-Family | 4 | 2 | 1408 | 7405 |
| 69 Prospect St | Gardner | Ma | $149,900 | Single-Family | 5 | 2 | 2950 | 43560 |
| 151 Regan St | Gardner | Ma | $49,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1 | 1023 | 2308 |
| 509 Clark St | Gardner | Ma | $129,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 2 | 1080 | |
| 78 Catherine St | Gardner | Ma | $81,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1 | 1028 | 8085 |
| 24 Metcalf St | Gardner | Ma | $109,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 2.5 | 1245 | |
| 207 W Broadway | Gardner | Ma | $69,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1.5 | 1763 | 14710 |
| 1 Coventry Rd # 1 | Grafton | Ma | $148,900 | Condo | 2 | 1 | 925 | |
| 88 Laurelwood Dr | Hopedale | Ma | $164,900 | Condo | 2 | 1.5 | 1440 | |
| 45 High Bridge Rd | Hubbardston | Ma | $124,900 | Single-Family | 4 | 1.5 | 1592 | 176418 |
| 121 High Street Ext | Lancaster | Ma | $189,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1.5 | 1402 | 16117 |
| 142 Center Bridge Rd | Lancaster | Ma | $204,900 | Single-Family | 4 | 2 | 1872 | 33106 |
| 123 Henshaw St | Leicester | Ma | $149,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1.5 | 1056 | |
| 48 King St | Leicester | Ma | $69,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1 | 1056 | |
| 2 Scott Ln | Leicester | Ma | $264,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 2.5 | 2640 | |
| 44 Hemlock St | Leicester | Ma | $164,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 2 | 1294 | 40001 |
| 60 Grove St | Leicester | Ma | $99,900 | Single-Family | 2 | 2 | 1070 | 9782 |
| 46 Franklin St | Leominster | Ma | $162,900 | Multi-Family | 4 | 2 | 146361 | |
| 179 Pennacook Dr | Leominster | Ma | $95,900 | Condo | 2 | 1.5 | 1107 | |
| 100 Gordon St | Leominster | Ma | $269,900 | Single-Family | 5 | 4 | 3492 | |
| 38 Wedgewood Ln | Leominster | Ma | $219,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 2 | 1562 | 13593 |
| 45 Stephens Rd | Leominster | Ma | $189,900 | Single-Family | 4 | 2.5 | 1508 | |
| 41 Judy Dr | Leominster | Ma | $179,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 3 | 1600 | 12500 |
| 42 Fox Meadow Rd Apt G | Leominster | Ma | $82,900 | Condo | 2 | 1.5 | 1152 | |
| 21 Franklin St | Leominster | Ma | $67,900 | Single-Family | 4 | 1.5 | 1754 | 29581 |
| 245 Water St | Leominster | Ma | $129,900 | Multi-Family | 6 | 4 | 8000 | |
| 30 Boscobel Ln | Leominster | Ma | $194,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 2.5 | 1832 | 19525 |
| 347 Day St | Leominster | Ma | $149,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 2 | 2268 | 30714 |
| 13b Carpenter Hill Road | Mendon | Ma | $189,900 | Condo | 3 | 1.5 | 1624 | |
| 6 S High St | Milford | Ma | $154,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 2 | 1538 | 7405 |
| 13 Como Ct | Milford | Ma | $129,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1.5 | 1556 | 6000 |
| 63 S Bow St # 1 | Milford | Ma | $169,900 | Multi-Family | 6 | 3 | 8200 | |
| 21 Lee St | Milford | Ma | $84,900 | Single-Family | 2 | 1 | 1023 | 7215 |
| 30 Congress St | Milford | Ma | $199,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 3 | 1841 | 12000 |
| 31 1 2 Forest Street | Milford | Ma | $134,900 | Multi-Family | 4 | 2 | 12000 | |
| 44 Depot St | Milford | Ma | $169,900 | Multi-Family | 4 | 2 | ||
| 80 Horne Way | Millbury | Ma | $259,900 | Condo | 2 | 2.5 | 1794 | |
| 71 S Oxford Rd | Millbury | Ma | $119,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1 | 1248 | 20000 |
| 7 Hilltop Ln | Millville | Ma | $279,900 | Single-Family | 4 | 2.5 | 2464 | 64992 |
| 78 Gilbert St | North Brookfield | Ma | $116,900 | Single-Family | 4 | 1.5 | 1476 | |
| 106 N Main St | North Grafton | Ma | $159,900 | Multi-Family | 4 | 2 | 2250 | 9147 |
| 54 E Street | North Grafton | Ma | $101,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1 | 920 | 10019 |
| 233 Brigham Hill Rd | North Grafton | Ma | $229,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 2.5 | 1408 | 22216 |
| 5 Kimball Ln | Northborough | Ma | $237,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 3 | 1235 | 29185 |
| 30 Shady Lane Ave | Northborough | Ma | $125,000 | Single-Family | 3 | 2 | 1160 | 13939 |
| 1375 Quaker St | Northbridge | Ma | $274,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 3 | 2508 | 229996 |
| 77 Sutton St | Northbridge | Ma | $56,000 | Condo | 2 | 1 | 1129 | |
| 720 E Hill Rd | Oakham | Ma | $184,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 2.5 | 2104 | 130680 |
| 35 Brown Rd | Oxford | Ma | $134,900 | Single-Family | 4 | 2 | 1512 | 67517 |
| 217 Old Webster Rd | Oxford | Ma | $189,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1 | 1688 | 56628 |
| 4 Harwood St | Oxford | Ma | $139,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1 | 960 | 12197 |
| 65 Quobaug Ave | Oxford | Ma | $109,900 | Single-Family | 2 | 2 | 768 | 10890 |
| 33 Radford Rd | Princeton | Ma | $79,900 | Single-Family | 2 | 1 | 908 | 25700 |
| 112 Brooks Station Rd | Princeton | Ma | Single-Family | 5 | 2.5 | 3820 | ||
| 20 Athens Ave | Rutland | Ma | $39,900 | Single-Family | 1 | 1 | 744 | 10454 |
| 10 Skyline Dr | Rutland | Ma | $239,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1.5 | 2496 | 16553 |
| 11 Sassawanna Rd | Rutland | Ma | $234,900 | Single-Family | 4 | 3 | 1872 | 100187 |
| 31 Elmwood St | South Grafton | Ma | $227,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1 | 1795 | 19602 |
| 149 Southville Rd | Southborough | Ma | $150,000 | Single-Family | 2 | 1 | 754 | |
| 4 Flagg Rd | Southborough | Ma | $279,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1.5 | 1196 | 43560 |
| 91 Pinedale St | Southbridge | Ma | $142,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 2 | 1444 | 20950 |
| 19 Alpine Dr | Southbridge | Ma | $69,900 | Single-Family | 4 | 1 | 1704 | 30387 |
| 10 Oak St | Southbridge | Ma | Single-Family | 3 | 1 | 1144 | ||
| 318 Clemence Hill Rd | Southbridge | Ma | $66,900 | Single-Family | 4 | 2.5 | 2940 | |
| 18 Benefit St | Southbridge | Ma | $47,900 | Multi-Family | 5 | 2 | 0.12 | |
| 9 A Cottage St | Spencer | Ma | $94,900 | Single-Family | 2 | 1.5 | 1386 | 8331 |
| 24 Highland St | Spencer | Ma | $104,900 | Single-Family | 5 | 1.5 | 2280 | 11059 |
| 252 Main St | Spencer | Ma | $142,900 | Single-Family | 5 | 2 | 2849 | 24262 |
| 16 Langevin St | Spencer | Ma | $129,900 | Single-Family | 4 | 2 | 1880 | 33080 |
| 104 Cranberry Meadow Rd | Spencer | Ma | $149,900 | Single-Family | 2 | 1 | 980 | 24215 |
| 29 Princeton Rd | Sterling | Ma | $139,900 | Single-Family | 4 | 2 | 1720 | 37170 |
| 15 Clemence Ave | Sterling | Ma | $134,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1 | 1508 | 40435 |
| 214 Charlton Rd | Sturbridge | Ma | $124,900 | Single-Family | 5 | 2 | 1836 | 561052 |
| 21 Simpson St | Sturbridge | Ma | $159,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1 | 1248 | |
| 21 Fiske Hill Rd | Sturbridge | Ma | $119,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 2 | 1493 | |
| 449 Central Tpke | Sutton | Ma | $174,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 2.5 | 1364 | 225000 |
| 16 Hartness Rd Apt 3 | Sutton | Ma | $12,900 | Condo | 1 | 1 | 781 | |
| 5 Sunrise Dr | Sutton | Ma | $170,900 | Single-Family | 1 | 1 | 616 | |
| 49 Otter River Rd | Templeton | Ma | $126,900 | Single-Family | 1 | 2 | 1050 | 43996 |
| 5 Pease Rd | Upton | Ma | $379,900 | Single-Family | 4 | 3.5 | 2759 | 33977 |
| 15 Autumn Rd | Uxbridge | Ma | $314,900 | Single-Family | 6 | 3.5 | 3640 | |
| 127 Old Millville Rd | Uxbridge | Ma | $150,000 | Single-Family | 3 | 1.5 | 1248 | |
| 89 E Hartford Ave Unit 2b | Uxbridge | Ma | $165,000 | Single-Family | 3 | 1.5 | 1488 | |
| 15 Eddy St | Webster | Ma | $84,900 | Single-Family | 2 | 1 | 1100 | 5100 |
| 8 Wellington St | Webster | Ma | $69,900 | Multi-Family | 8 | 2 | ||
| 11 Highcrest Park | Webster | Ma | $114,900 | Condo | 2 | 1.5 | 1536 | |
| 26 3rd St | Webster | Ma | $149,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1 | 1404 | 14222 |
| 1 4th St | Webster | Ma | $104,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 2 | 1184 | 5101 |
| 129 Sutton Rd | Webster | Ma | $139,000 | Single-Family | 4 | 2 | 1782 | |
| 34 Fisher St | Westborough | Ma | $169,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 2 | 1286 | 12778 |
| 48 Water St | Westborough | Ma | $159,900 | Single-Family | 2 | 1 | 1191 | 11946 |
| 120 East Rd # 120b | Westminster | Ma | $169,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 2.5 | 1442 | |
| 419 S Ashburnham Rd | Westminster | Ma | $134,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1.5 | 1146 | 60984 |
| 104 State Rd W | Westminster | Ma | $79,900 | Single-Family | 2 | 1 | 970 | 30056 |
| 128 Linwood Ave | Whitinsville | Ma | $69,900 | Single-Family | 9 | 2 | 3400 | 24683 |
| 263 Spring St | Winchendon | Ma | $81,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1 | 1131 | 21605 |
| 3335 Beech St | Winchendon | Ma | $77,900 | Multi-Family | 4 | 2 | 7405 | |
| 10 Maynard St | Winchendon | Ma | $59,500 | Single-Family | 3 | 1 | 1262 | |
| 212 Maple St | Winchendon | Ma | $27,900 | Multi-Family | 4 | 2 | 10890 | |
| 41 Mill Glen Rd | Winchendon | Ma | $99,900 | Single-Family | 2 | 1 | 976 | 96137 |
| 391 Burncoat St | Worcester | Ma | $139,900 | Single-Family | 4 | 1 | 1485 | 5800 |
| 71 E Mountain St | Worcester | Ma | $74,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1.5 | 1176 | 68389 |
| 15 Ludlow St | Worcester | Ma | $129,900 | Single-Family | 2 | 2 | 1056 | 10938 |
| 24 Navasota Ave | Worcester | Ma | $89,000 | Single-Family | 3 | 1 | 1310 | 6600 |
| 20 Quaboag St | Worcester | Ma | $79,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1 | 1149 | 10000 |
| 13 Mildred Ave | Worcester | Ma | $94,900 | Multi-Family | 6 | 2 | 5000 | |
| 8 Cutting Ave | Worcester | Ma | $89,900 | Single-Family | 2 | 1 | 1230 | 6600 |
| 73 Camelot Dr | Worcester | Ma | $144,900 | Condo | 2 | 2.5 | 1530 | |
| 143 Providence St Apt 3 | Worcester | Ma | $42,900 | Condo | 2 | 1 | 727 | |
| 11 Gibbs St Unit E72 | Worcester | Ma | $54,900 | Condo | 2 | 2 | 870 | |
| 35 June St | Worcester | Ma | $139,900 | Single-Family | 4 | 1.5 | 1980 | 4800 |
| 201 Wildwood Ave | Worcester | Ma | $130,000 | Single-Family | 2 | 2 | 1080 | 32398 |
| 52 Wigwam Hill Dr | Worcester | Ma | $124,900 | Single-Family | 2 | 1.5 | 1059 | 4139 |
| 99 Andrews Ave | Worcester | Ma | $120,000 | Single-Family | 3 | 1 | 895 | 5000 |
| 44 Greencourt St | Worcester | Ma | $164,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 2.5 | 2008 | 7438 |
| 270 Sunderland Rd # 94 | Worcester | Ma | $89,900 | Condo | 2 | 1.5 | 900 | |
| 14 Judson Rd | Worcester | Ma | $169,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 2 | 1522 | 5868 |
| 26 Nome St | Worcester | Ma | $164,900 | Single-Family | 4 | 2 | 1508 | 10000 |
| 21 And 21a Summerhill | Worcester | Ma | Multi-Family | 7 | 4 | |||
| 2 Apricot St Apt 14 | Worcester | Ma | $62,900 | Condo | 2 | 1 | 736 | |
| 30 Mount Vernon St Apt C | Worcester | Ma | $99,900 | Condo | 2 | 1.5 | 983 | 4664 |
| 35 Cataract St | Worcester | Ma | $274,900 | Single-Family | 4 | 2.5 | 2192 | 8666 |
| 38 Boston Ave | Worcester | Ma | $74,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1.5 | 1272 | 4770 |
| 19 Barclay St | Worcester | Ma | $54,900 | Multi-Family | 9 | 3 | 4311 | |
| 11 Rice4 | Worcester | Ma | $69,900 | Single-Family | 2 | 1.5 | 1040 | |
| 31 Grammont Rd Apt D | Worcester | Ma | $99,900 | Condo | 3 | 1.5 | 1276 | 2200 |
| 11 Elizabeth St | Worcester | Ma | Multi-Family | 6 | 3 | |||
| 127 Fairfield St | Worcester | Ma | $94,900 | Multi-Family | 6 | 3 | 2795 | |
| 51 Mcclintock Ave | Worcester | Ma | $199,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 1.5 | 2238 | 9019 |
| 12 Royal Rd | Worcester | Ma | $94,900 | Single-Family | 4 | 1.5 | 1838 | 9096 |
| 16 Fairfield St | Worcester | Ma | $119,900 | Single-Family | 4 | 1 | 1464 | 11208 |
| 101 Pineland Ave | Worcester | Ma | $199,900 | Single-Family | 3 | 2 | 2108 | 13000 |
| 5 Benefit Ter | Worcester | Ma | $69,900 | Multi-Family | 8 | 3 | 2990 | |
| 801 Pleasant St | Worcester | Ma | $119,900 | Condo | 3 | 1 | 1488 | |
| 23 Camp St | Worcester | Ma | $64,900 | Multi-Family | 4 | 3 | 6069 |
Open Sunday 2pm to 3:30 – 179 Rocky Road Northbridge (Whitinsville)
February 9, 2012
It’s not just for ice cream – this colonial is priced well and the sellers are motivated! NOT a short sale so a quick close is possible. On a beautiful tree-lined cul-de-sac filled with comparable homes this one stands out! Massive family room with fireplace, new hardwoods, first floor office with cathedral ceilings and tons of natural light, electric dog fence, 2 car garage, deck…the list goes on to include a master bedroom with private bath and walk in closet.
Stop in the open this Sunday at 2pm and see what 2900+ sq feet can get you! At $144 a square foot to purchase – it’s a steal in this neighborhood!
Sunday, 2/12
2pm to 3:3opm
179 Rocky Road
Northbridge (Whitinsville), MA 01588
Open Sunday 2pm to 4pm – Flagship Home in Holden with seller financing
February 6, 2012
whoa…that’s all I can say when I walk in this house…
1565 Main Street in Holden is everything you want in upgrades and it’s BRAND NEW! Recently renovated from the studs forward this home has it all with maximum flexibility….in law, media room, first floor master, four bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and LUXURY! Fireplace, granite, mosaics, etched glass doors, mirrored pocket doors, hardwoods, central air, security system…and FLEXIBILITY! Can be commercial zoned, can be a multi family, can be a single family and can be seller financed.
Check out the pictures and then check it out in person on Sunday, February 12th 2pm to 4pm.
Have questions or would like to schedule a private showing? Let me know…
Short Sale Update in Central Mass
February 6, 2012
Amy Mullen and Pam Crawford give a little update on the Short Sale process in Worcester County…
Many short sales behind them they have recently closed several more the end of 2011 and January 2012. The most noted change in the process is that the process is still long, and bank seem to be countering buyers more. However the homes are still closing for significantly less than market value. It’s a good way for a buyer to get a good price on a home and allows the seller to have a dignified solution to their issue. A short sale allows the seller to have more control over when they leave the property and a much better effect on their credit and income in the long run.
All in all – despite the recent challenges in short sales in Worcester County it’s a very viable solution for both sides of the transaction.
For more information: dontforeclosenow.com
Ten Super Bowl Trivia Fun Facts
February 5, 2012
In the spirit of Super Bowl – the price changes and new listings will be announced later…instead…use this at the game day party!
Q: Where was the first Super Bowl held?
A: Super Bowl I was held in Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Jan. 15, 1967. The Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 35-10.
Q: Which NFL team has played in the most Super Bowls?
A: The Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys have each played in 8 of them. The Steelers have won six of those games (also a Super Bowl record). The Cowboys have a 5-3 record.
Q: Which NFL teams have never played in the Super Bowl?
A: The Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Houston Texans.
Q: How many Super Bowls have the Patriots been in, including Super Bowl XLVI? How about the Giants?
A: This is New England’s 7th trip to the Super Bowl. It’s New York’s 5th trip.
Q: Super Bowl XLVI is a rematch of Super Bowl XLII between the Patriots and the Giants. Can you name the other Super Bowl rematches (hint: there are four other sets of teams)?
A: The Cowboys and the Steelers collided in Super Bowls X, XIII, and XXX. The Steelers won the first two; Dallas won Super Bowl XXX.
The Cowboys and the Buffalo Bills played in consecutive years in Super Bowls XXVII and XXVIII. Dallas won both games.
The San Francisco 49ers and the Cincinnati Bengals met in Super Bowls XVI and XXIII. The 49ers won both games.
The Miami Dolphins and the Washington Redskins tangled in Super Bowls VII and XVII. They split the series.
Q: Who holds the Super Bowl record for most rushing yards in a game?
A: Timmy Smith of the Redskins ran for 204 yards and two touchdowns in Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos. Pretty amazing, considering that he only ran for 602 yards and three touchdowns in his entire NFL career.
Q: Who is the only player to earn the Super Bowl MVP honor from the losing team?
A: Linebacker Chuck Howley of the Cowboys won the MVP award after his team lost to the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl V, 16-13.
Q: What was the biggest blowout in Super Bowl history?
A: The 49ers beat the Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV, 55-10. Ouch.
Q: What was the closest game in Super Bowl history?
A: The Giants beat the Bills, 20-19, in Super Bowl XXV. Bills kicker Scott Norwood missed a field goal as time expired. Interestingly, the Giants’ defensive coordinator that year was Bill Belichick while the team’s wide receivers coach was Tom Coughlin.
There has never been an overtime game in Super Bowl history.
Q: Madonna will be performing the halftime show at Super Bowl XLVI. Who performed the halftime show in Super Bowl I?
A. The Universities of Arizona and Michigan bands. There were no reported wardrobe malfunctions.
Now get off the computer and go have fun!
New rental in Shrewsbury!
February 1, 2012
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This one bedroom condo in Shrewsbury Commons is all about VALUE and “living life”! Great commuting location and the rent includes 2 parking spaces, 2 pools, in building laundry, library with free wifi, tennis courts, playground and gym! They take care of the snow removal, grass cutting and hot water. All you have to worry about is what’s in the fridge to cook for dinner! Nice 3rd floor location gives a great view from the balcony. This is great place to call HOME at the end of the day!
Rent includes:
2 parking spaces
hot water
water/sewer
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The top five discussions from the State of the Union to the Housing Market
January 29, 2012
The State of the Union address and the upcoming Florida GOP primary are bringing new and much-needed attention to housing issues. Here are the top five articles on the housing crisis and how the politicians are looking at it.
President Barack Obama’s proposal for enhanced refinancing efforts sparked a new dialogue among members of Congress and the media after the State of the Union Tuesday. Issues like the size of down payments, principal write downs, and how to take advantage of low interest rates are suddenly gaining traction among lawmakers. Even the GOP candidates for president are having to face the housing crisis as they campaign in Florida, a state hard hit by foreclosures.
Associated Press: After Obama Speech, Three Arguments for Housing
President Barack Obama said in his State of the Union speech that he wanted to help struggling home owners refinance their mortgages. The Republicans who want his job say the government should get out of the way of the housing market. But some experts advocate something much bolder to provide relief to the 11 million home owners in the United States who owe more on their mortgages than their houses are worth.
MSNBC Bottom Line: Home Buying Could Soon Beat Renting
Falling home prices have sent many would-be buyers to the sidelines. If all goes well, record low interest rates and rising rents may soon prompt some of them to take a second look at buying.
New York Times (Bucks): Big Down Payments Could Bar Creditworthy Borrowers From Market, Study Finds
Requiring a minimum down payment of 20%, or even 10%, on home loans would push many creditworthy borrowers into higher-cost loans or out of the mortgage market entirely, a new study says.
HouseLogic: Finally Some Talk on Home Ownership; Will Action Follow?
It was nice to finally hear a politician talking about solving our housing market woes — the bull’s-eye in terms of economic recovery. Aiming to strike a populist chord with voters, President Barack Obama asked Congress Tuesday night during the State of the Union to pass a mass refinancing effort that would help home owners take advantage of today’s lower mortgage rates.
USA Today: Florida Primary Turns Spotlight on Housing Bust’s Fallout
As the GOP presidential contest heads to Florida, the Jan. 31 primary looms as the first in the nation where declarations by Romney and former senator Rick Santorum that housing should be allowed to bottom out will be judged by voters in markets where the housing bust has been concentrated.
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January 25, 2012
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