Melissa Juarez's (majesq82) Blog

I have just finished reading a press release sent out by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) which states that 28% of 2010 home sales were cash deals.  At first glance, I though that number was a bit on the high side but further research showed that the number is greatly influenced by sale...

One of the things I love most about Milton is its commitment to early childhood education.  I have previously written about some of Milton's early childhood programs here: http://d69ec52.activerain.com/post/1753672/milton-ma-early-education-schools Today, I have learned that the Milton Early Chil...

The Pembroke Historical Society will host its annual pancake breakfast on the first day of spring this year.  The breakfast will take place on Sunday, March 20, at the historical society headquarters located at 116 Center Street.  The event will feature a hearty breakfast and a tour of the museum...

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced that it will suspend the anti-flipping rule for another year to assist in the sale of foreclosed homes, until January 2012. In 2003, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a rule that prohibited the FHA from insuring a mortg...

Take a break from snow shoveling! Tomorrow evening, February 2, Sustainable Milton will host a free movie night at the Milton Public Library. Sustainable Milton is an organization that promotes the preservation of our ecosystem. The featured movie is entitled "Energy Crossroads" and focuses on ou...

Last Saturday, the Fudge Theatre Company held its first performance of "Barefoot in the Park," a classic Neil Simon play that features two Saugus residents as the lead actors.  Alexandra Harrington and Andrew Cromartie play Corrie and Paul Bratter in performances scheduled for this week.  The pla...

So far this winter, we have received approximately over 60 inches of snow in the greater Boston area. But the snow hasn't kept people from contacting me and requesting appointments to see houses. In fact, we are deep in "window shopping" mode, where many prospective buyers are finally going out a...

Are you ready to buy? If you are looking for a great community with a high-quality real estate market, consider Saugus.  In the past few months, Saugus has seen an increase in inventory for homes ranging in price from $229,000 to $578,000.  This means that if you are a Buyer interested in Saugus,...

A new 77,000 square foot mall is being planned for West Bridgewater.  Waterstone Retail Development is seeking permits from various town boards to build the complex on a nine-acre property at 352 West Center Street.  The mall would be developed similar to Hingham's Derby Street and Legacy Place i...

Thayer Nursery is a family-owned business located at 270 Hillside Street, Milton, MA.  It is a seasonal business, with gardening supplies and plants offered in the Spring, Summer and Fall and firewood and Christmas trees offered in the Winter.  Last Sunday, Thayer held its first Seasonal Market. ...