Thursday, April 30, 2009 6:00 – 9:00 PM I.B.E.W. Hall, 256 Freeport Street in DorchesterClick here for directions. Tickets are $30 in advance, $40 at the door, and $15 for seniors & children.* Raffle * Music * Cash Bar *Free Parking across the street from the hallLive music all night by The Kevin Harris Project1st Annual Taste of Dorchester Restaurants Purchase Tickets or just find out more at MAHA Website: MAHAHOME.ORGAshmont Grill Belle- CuisineBig Moe's M & M Ribs The Blarney Stone CF Donovan's Chau Chow City Fresh Foodsdbar Dot 2 Dot CaféFlames Restaurant Flat Black Coffee Company Freeport Tavern Gerard's Restaurant Greenhills Irish Bakery The Ice Creamsmith Irie Jamaican Style Restaurant KA' CarlosLorenz Island KuisineThe MudhousePat's Pizza & Catering Phillips Candy HousePoppa B's... 04/13/2009

Credit Repair in Boston MA National Credit Fixers: 330 Roberts Street Suite 402 East Hartford CT 06108 phone: 860-282-6181. National Credit Fixers boasts of 14 years experience repairing low FICO scores. Whether your credit has been damaged by a foreclosure, bankruptcy, slow credit, collections, judgments, repossessions, etc. we can help. We are the experts in credit restoration and credit repair. We have helped numerous residents of Boston fix bad credit Call National Credit Fixers today and be on your way to achieving your financial goals!  let us show you how we're the BEST! :) Matt Listro   Toll Free:        888-NCFIXER (623-4937) Toll Free Fax: 888-FAX-4020 (329-4020) Local:              860-282-6181 330 Roberts Street 4th Floor East Hartford, CT 06108 www.nationalcreditfixers.com 04/06/2009

Jamaica Plain, Mass. Condo- Market Report                                    In March of 2009 there were 19 condos that closed within the month for Jamaica Plain, MA. This is a decrease of 4 units as there were 23 condos that closed in March of 2008. The Average list price for the condos that closed in Jamaica Plain for March of 2009 was $390,858 The Average list price for the condos that closed in Jamaica Plain for March of 2008 was $355,409 The Average sale price for the condos that closed in Jamaica Plain for March of 2009 was $380,100 The Average sale price for the condos that closed in Jamaica Plain for March of 2008 was $343,341 The Average Market time for the condos that closed in Jamaica Plain in March of 2009 was 91 days. The Average Market time for the condos that closed in Ja... 04/01/2009

Open for business...Well, its offical- Jessie Cuddy (www.jessiecuddy.com/) and I opened up our own real estate office. Its right across the street from our old RE/MAX office. Personally, I couldn't imagine leaving Lower Mills and though it took some work to convince Jessie the space would work, we are now Boston Bayside Properties:Its exciting to be a business owner and we've been rolling since February 1st, 2009. Lots of stuff is coming together and hopefully this will be a stellar year.As always we'll provide some of the best service out there in sales or rentals in the Boston area. With the latest tax credit ( ) hopefully I'll be able to get some of the first time home buyers sitting on the sidelines to move out there and find something that's right for them. There is still a lot of ... 03/29/2009

If you are interested in energy savings, green homes, eco-fashion, future cars this is the place to god2e  down:2:earth Boston's sustainable living expo. BACK TO BASICS Hynes Convention Center 900 Boylston St. Boston Saturday,April 4  11 am to 7 pmSunday, April 5th 11 am to 5 pmSat & Sunday tickets $10 adults, $8 students & seniors (with id)Visit www.d2eboston.com for discounts Exhibitors:   http://d2eboston.com/about/exhibitors2008.php   Pat Baker, Realtor(R), ABR (R), GREEN(R)Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage1 Chapel Street, Needham, MA 02492(C) 671-435-3471 (O) 781-444-7400 (V&F) 781-446-8697Search for home in Massachusetts 03/25/2009

Realtors in the Greater Boston area jump at the chance to hear Karl Case, or "Chip" as he's known, speak about the economy and the real estate market.  He's a Professor of Economics at Wellesley College and cofounder of the Case-Shiller index that tracks changes in real estate prices.  Tomorrow night, Thursday, March 26th, we'll have the opportunity to hear Chip Case as part of a talk at the Ford Hall Forum in Boston.  The Ford Hall Forum began in 1908 and is the oldest free public lecture series in the United States.  Over the decades an amazing array of important and influential figures in many fields have spoken at the Forum. This week's lecture will be of particular interest to real estate agents and mortgage professionals. On Thursday, Karl Case and William Apgar, Senior Advisor fo... 03/25/2009

Useful article from Inman News Contesting Credit Blemishes Credit is king. Don't even think about that terrific interest rate -- let alone that dreamy Craftsman home or upscale downtown condo -- if your FICO(Fair Isaac Corp.)  is out of whack. It seems that even veteran loan officers are being forced to ask you for the last minute details before submitting your loan package to underwriting. "I only need two more pieces of information" can easily be a daily request with even the most complete files still drawing intense lender scrutiny. What happens if your score is influenced by false claims?  The good news is that many states, have specific timelines in which creditors and reporting agencies must act on credit challenges. For example, a credit agency has 30 business days to reinvestiga... 03/18/2009

If you've been to a RE BarCamp before then you know what they're all about and know all of the useful information you can take away from them and the great people you can meet. They're starting to gain popularity and it seems like for the next couple of months there's one taking place every week! I've been a huge supporter of RE BarCamp since the first one at Inman Connect in San Francisco this past July. For the the first event of its kind in real estate the turn out was great and the attendees even better. If you haven't been to one before you may be asking what exactly a BarCamp is? From the BarCamp website: "BarCamp is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is an intense event with discussions, demos and interaction from par... 03/11/2009

Map Search all Boston, Massachusetts MLS Listings Visit Boston MLS Map Search Search all Boston, Massachusetts MLS listings by location (street or neighborhood) price, criteria and keyword phrases with the results shown on a map.  View listing information including interior and exterior pictures of the properties.  Visit Boston MA Homes and condos for sale for direct MLS access of Boston properties. RE/MAX Innovations provides the consumer with a free service that allows for a thorough and efficient map search of the Massachusetts Multiple Listing system for Massachusetts real estate.  To sign up for this service click on Massachusetts Home Search  For a direct search of all MA MLS listings, go to Massachusetts MLS.  If you want to receive a list of Massachusetts bank owned properties, ... 03/07/2009

The New Stimulus Bill enacted recently delivers first time buyers as follows... "The bill provides for a $8,000 tax credit that would be available to first-time home buyers for the purchase of a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009.  The credit does not require repayment.  Most of the mechanics of the credit will be the same as under the 2008 rules:  the credit will be claimed on a tax return to reduce the purchaser's income tax liability.  If any credit amount remains unused, then the unused amount will be refunded as a check to the purchaser". Note: There is a recapture if you sell your home within 3 years, at which the credit will be recaptured upon the sale. This only applies to folks who purchased in 2009, as the changes are effective January ... 03/06/2009

MassachusettsReal Estate For Sale & Rent The Fenway, Massachusetts   NONE SINGLE FAMILY 2 CONDO/TOWNHOUSE 56 VACANT LAND COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL MULTI-FAMILY 1 FARM/RANCH WATERFRONT/VACATION RENTAL/LEASE 7 INVESTMENT MOBILE/MANUFACTURED MODEL/NEW CONSTRUCTION TIME SHARE ADULT COMMUNITY WATERFRONT LOT CO-OP We can also provide you with a list of all real estate currently for sale in this area. 03/02/2009

Boston Back BayReal Estate For Sale & Rentals Back Bay, Massachusetts   NONE   SINGLE FAMILY 6 CONDO/TOWNHOUSE 173 VACANT LAND 1 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 7 MULTI-FAMILY   FARM/RANCH   WATERFRONT/VACATION   RENTAL/LEASE 46 INVESTMENT   MOBILE/MANUFACTURED   MODEL/NEW CONSTRUCTION   TIME SHARE   ADULT COMMUNITY   WATERFRONT LOT   CO-OP   We can also provide you with a list of all real estate currently for sale in this area.     Back Bay Real Estate Main streets of Back Bay. Culturally speaking, the Back Bay is known for being the home of the wealthy and the upper middle class. It is best-known for its expensive housing and shopping areas. Most stores are located on Newbury and Boylston Streets, with the ends closer to the Boston Public Garden traditionally more expensive. The Back Bay is den... 03/02/2009

MassachusettsReal Estate For Sale & Rent Allston, Massachusetts   NONE SINGLE FAMILY 3 CONDO/TOWNHOUSE 36 VACANT LAND 1 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 12 MULTI-FAMILY 13 FARM/RANCH WATERFRONT/VACATION RENTAL/LEASE 5 INVESTMENT MOBILE/MANUFACTURED MODEL/NEW CONSTRUCTION TIME SHARE ADULT COMMUNITY WATERFRONT LOT CO-OP We can also provide you with a list of all real estate currently for sale in this area.   Demographics Allston, while primarily a student neighborhood, is also home to Boston natives and Asian, Russian and numerous other immigrants. In the 1990s, census figures indicated that 52.6% of its population was aged 20-34 (as compared to 33% for the city of Boston as a whole), an indication of the strong student and "twenty-something" presence That presence has created tension between some l... 03/02/2009

MassachusettsReal Estate For Sale & Rent Beacon Hill, Massachusetts   NONE   SINGLE FAMILY 7 CONDO/TOWNHOUSE 75 VACANT LAND   COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL   MULTI-FAMILY 5 FARM/RANCH   WATERFRONT/VACATION   RENTAL/LEASE 7 INVESTMENT   MOBILE/MANUFACTURED   MODEL/NEW CONSTRUCTION   TIME SHARE   ADULT COMMUNITY   WATERFRONT LOT   CO-OP   We can also provide you with a list of all real estate currently for sale in this area. 03/02/2009

Talking to Yourself is OK; Just be Nice   Everyone talks to themselves, whether out-loud, or in their mind.  What kind of things are you saying to yourself?  Your self talk will influence your self esteem and self confidence.  You should be encouraging yourself; there are enough negative people in the world who try to put you down.  Your defense is your self-confidence; keep it strong.   Self Talk and your Self Esteem   Thinking negative thoughts makes you unhappy; self-talk leads to your mood.  It's bad enough to listen to others negative attitudes; you don't need it from your own inner-voice.    Telling yourself "I suck" or "I'm a failure" will lead to low self esteem and no confidence; you may even become depressed and then tell yourself more negative things.    Bill Bartmann suggest... 02/21/2009

The City of Boston is holding a special foreclosure homebuyer fair for people interested in buying REO (bank owned) property in Boston.  There will be Realtors with their listings, lenders to discuss financing, and homebuyer counselors all in one place.  The City of Boston will also be holding a seminar on site, titled "Learn how to buy a foreclosed property".  If you take the seminar, you will be qualified for special loan and grant program. It really should be a great event if you have any interest in buying a foreclosure in Boston.  Some of the highlights: REO and foreclosed listings from local Realtors (including my company) Opportunities to meet with participating lenders to learn about specialty mortgage products to help buy foreclosures Information on money available for qualifie... 02/18/2009

  Wagamama opens its third chain in the metro Boston area today at the Prudential center in Boston Ma. I am thrilled as it is one more great dining option for all of us here at the office. We used to travel to the Faneuil Hall location but parking and travel time always made us reconsider, well not anymore. It is only a few blocks away from the office and steps away from Newbury St. http://wagamama.us/locations/showlocation/662 02/16/2009

City of Boston Homebuyer Fair Saturday, February 28, 2009 Location: Lee Community Center, Dorchester Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.   BOSTON HOME CENTER HOMEBUYER FAIRSIn February the City of Boston will host the first of several Homebuyer Fairs tomatch homebuyers to REO properties listed for sale in Boston. The Boston Home Center’s Homebuyer Fair will be a great opportunity for interested buyers to meet with Realtors, Lenders and Homebuyer counselors all in one location.The Homebuyer Fair will permit attendees One Stop Access to the following:• REO listings from local realtors• Opportunity to meet with our participating lenders and learn about specialty mortgage products• Information on money available for qualified buyers purchasing REO properties• Purchase/Rehab money for qualified REO... 02/11/2009

It's the tallest building in Boston.  The tallest in New England, for that matter.  Sold in 2006 for a then-prestigious $1.3 billion, the AIA award winning structure is an icon of Boston's standing as a city to be reckoned with.  That was three years ago.  In the economic contraction that's gripped the nation, commercial real estate has been the second shoe to fall.  Bloomberg estimates that the 60 story tower (made famous during construction by 500 lb sheets of its glass skin popping loose and falling to the sidewalk below) has fallen in value by as much as $600 million. If financing cannot be arranged to forestall the foreclosure, New York's SL Green Realty Corp. will be auctioning the property as early as March 31. I'm Mike in Tucson, your preferred Tucson, AZ Mortgage lender.Think o... 02/09/2009

The City of Boston is sponsoring a homebuyers fair to match buyers with short sale and foreclosed properties available for sale in Boston, Massachusetts.     Buyers will be able to:   Meet with lenders, real estate agents, and homebuying counselors Attend a Learn How To Buy A Foreclosed Property seminar Get information on bank-owned (REO) properties in Boston Find out about downpayment and closing cost assistance for qualified first time homebuyers Meet with a lender to get pre-qualified for a mortgage Learn about money available for purchase / rehab of bank-owned properties      The homebuyer fair will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2009 from 10 am to 2:00 pm at the Perkins Community Center in the Lee School, 155 Talbot Avenue, Dorchester, MA.   For more information call 617-635-466... 02/04/2009