October showed steady sales and increased prices for the Canton MA Real Estate market.   For the period October 1, 2013 - October 31, 2013, there were 14 single family homes sold in Canton MA*, with a low price of $330,000.00 and a high of $895,000.00.  The average sales price for this period was $533,529.00.     The total number of sales for the October 2013 is down by just three from the October 2012 when 14 homes were sold.   I attribute that more to the continued low inventory rather than a slow down in sales.  (As of November 18, 2013, there are only 41 single family homes listed for sale in Canton.)  Here is a chart showing Canton home sales in October over the past five years.     Prices have increased since October 2012.  Here is a chart showing home prices in Canton MA for the ... 11/19/2013

Every year, the Canton Food Pantry provides the fixings for Thanksgiving Dinner to hundreds of its clients who otherwise would not be able to afford a Thanksgiving dinner.   In addition to the regular donations of canned vegetables, stuffing mix, canned gravy and other staples, there is a special call out for donations of pies for Thanksgiving.  Unfortunately, they are not able to accept home made pies so they must be store-bought pies.  The Food Pantry is asking every family who is able to donate two pies. Each year the residents of Canton come through and hopefully this year will be no different.   Pies may be brought to the Canton High School Cafeteria on Friday, November 22nd between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm or first thing in the morning on Saturday November 23 at 8:30 am. On Saturday, v... 11/18/2013

On Friday, November 22nd, it is time for the Canton Alliance for Public Education (otherwise known as CAPE)  Annual Spelling Bee.  This is truly a feel-good and fun event that brings everyone together.  The early part of the evening, starting at 6:00 pm, features Spelling Teams from Canton's three elementary schools.  There are 3rd, 4th and 5th grade teams, made up of five members, that compete against the teams from the other elementary schools to boast for top honors for the year for each grade.  It is an honor just to be on a team and it is all done for fun!  The Middle School competition features teams from each of the three grades who compete to be the Middle School Winner and the High School has teams from each of its four grades competing for High School Winner.  After a short br... 11/17/2013

Omigod you guys!!  It is time once again for the Canton High School Drama Club's annual fall musical!   If the first line didn't tip you off.....this year's show is "Legally Blonde the Musical."  Based on the book and 2001 movie of the same name, Legally Blonde is the story of sorority girl Elle Woods, who gets herself into Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend.  The movie was turned into a musical that opened on Broadway in 2007. Auditions at Canton High took place on the second week of school in September and the cast and crew have been working hard ever since.  The final touches are being put on this week as performance day draws near. Performances will be Friday November 16 and Saturday November 17 at 7:00 pm at the Canton High Auditorium.  Admission is $12.00 for adults a... 11/10/2013

Cantonstock returns to Canton on Sunday, November 3, 2013 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Canton High School.  Cantonstock will feature performances from ALL of the performing groups from the Canton Public Schools, as well as arcade games, food, raffle items and more!  It will be a fun and entertaining day for Canton residents of all ages.   Cantonstock is the major fundraiser for MusicCounts!, Canton's music booster organization.  Thanks to the generosity of the MusicCounts!,  not to mention the tireless work of its volunteers, all after-school music programs have been fully funded since 2009. MusicCounts! supports the music programs thoughout the Canton Public Schools.    More than just a fundraiser, Cantonstock is a celebration of music in the Canton Public Schools.  There will be perfor... 10/19/2013

  The mornings are crisp and cool.  The leaves are starting to turn into beautiful colors.  It's Fall in New England. One of my favorite times of year.  And that means that Halloween is around the corner! One of the nice things about living in a smaller town like Canton MA are the annual traditions.  It is time once again for the annual Halloween parade through Canton center.  This year's parade will be on Sunday October 27th at 1:00 pm. Participants should arrive by 12:30 pm. Sponsored by the Canton Recreation Department the parade starts at the Bank of Canton parking lot and continues down Washington Street and ends at Canton High School.  At the end of the parade, the recreation department provides refreshments and entertainment, including a DJ.  It was always a fun event to particip... 10/15/2013

The Third Quarter showed steady sales and increased prices for Canton MA Real Estate.   For the period July 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013, there were 54 single family homes sold in Canton MA*, with a low price of $195,000.00 and a high of $1,000,000.00.  The average sales price for this period was $493,975.00.     The total number of sales for the third quarter of 2013 is down by just five from the third quarter of 2012 when 21 homes were sold.   I attribute that more to the continued low inventory rather than a slow down in sales.  July 2013 pretty much shows a holding pattern over the past two years, but well up from 2009 - 2011.     Prices have increased over the third quarter of 2012.  Here is a chart showing home prices in Canton MA for the third quarter over the past five years. As... 10/06/2013

On September 21 and 22, the Life Is Good Festival returns to Canton MA for the fourth year in a row! Put on by the Life Is Good company (you know the ones - you've seen the t-shirts with the smiling face), this festival is a fundraiser to help kids overcome life-threatening challenges, like illness, violence and poverty. 100% of the proceeds go to charity. Past years have been a success. In 2010, they raised $725,000, while $1,000,000.00 was raised both in 2012 and 2013 for the Life Is Good Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to helping children overcome obstacles like poverty, violence and illness. This festival is located on the grounds of historic Prowse Farm in Canton Massachusetts. The two day long event features a wide variety of music, entertainment and food as well a... 09/16/2013

The Canton MA Real Estate Market continued to hold steady in the month of July.     From July 1, 2013 - July 31, 2013, there were 20 single family homes sold in Canton MA*, with a low price of $265,000.00 and a high of $1,000,000.00.  The average sales price for this period was $486,665.00.  The chart below shows the number of home sales in each price range.       The total number of sales for July 2013 is down by just one from July 2012 when 21 homes were sold.   July 2013 pretty much shows a holding pattern over the past couple of years, but well up from 2009 and 2010.     Prices are also holding steady compared to July 2012, although there is a little more fluctuation in average prices over the past five years.  Here is a chart showing home prices in Canton MA for the month of July o... 08/28/2013

Quite often after the result of a home inspection there are some issues to be addressed.  They range from small items from fixing a toilet, repairing loose shingles to replacing a component of a furnace. Should you ask the Seller to repair the item or ask for a credit? Buyers often want the Seller to repair those items.  They're going to be moving in, they don't want the hassle of calling someone, they dont know who to call or they may not have the extra cash in hand to have the repairs done.  The problem is - you are relying on someone else to take care of this work and have no control over the level of quality for the repairs.  A repair agreement or rider to a purchase and sale agreement can be drafted to spell out the details but in spite of best efforts, I often find the agreements ... 08/14/2013

Another Satisfied Homebuyer: Congratulations to the New Owners of 6 Shore Drive Canton MA   Congratulations to my buyers who closed last week on their purchase of a home in Canton MA!   These first time home buyers contacted me in the spring to start the search for their first home.  They found me through the five star reviews of Buyers Brokers Only on Yelp.   They had done their research and targeted Canton as their main area of interest, mainly due to its proximity to Boston, two commuter rail stations and good school ratings.  Surrounding towns of Sharon and Walpole were also of interest, although each of those towns required a slightly longer commute to Boston.   We looked at a number of homes.  In the busy spring market, some saw multiple offers or went under agreement before we co... 08/01/2013

It is hard to believe that 2013 is half over.  The second quarter was another busy one in the Canton MA Real Estate market.     From April 1, 2013 - June 30, 2013, there were 59 single family homes sold in Canton MA*, with a low price of $121,000.00 and a high of $1,270,000.00.  The average sales price was $493,158.00.  The total number of sales in the second quarter of  2013 is up from 2012.   In fact, the second quarter of  2013 saw the highest number of second quarter sales in Canton for the past five years.  Here is a chart showing total sales for the second quarter of the year over the past five years.     Prices are also up over last year, although there is a little more fluctuation in average prices over the past five years.  Here is a chart showing home prices in Canton MA for t... 07/27/2013

It is that time of year again!  Time to celebrate our country's freedom and independence.  Bring out the red, white & blue, gather the family for a cookout or picnic, watch a parade, head to the beach, watch the fireworks!  It's my favorite time of year. If you are going to be in Canton MA, this weekend, there are plenty of festivities sponsored by the Canton Recreation Department. First off is the Annual 4th of July Road Race.  Check in is at 8:30 pm and the race kicks off at 9:30 at the Canton Town Club.  There is a 2 mile Fun Run for kids ages 2 -12.  Following the Fun Run, there is a 5 Mile Race for runners age 13 and up.  Registration for the Fun Run is $5.00 and for the 5 Mile Race is $10.00.  You can register online through the link above. And what would the 4th of July be withou... 07/03/2013

Another Satisfied Homebuyer: Congratulations to the New Owners of 25 Magnolia Way, Canton, MA   Congratulations to my buyers who closed at the end last week on their purchase of a home in Canton MA   These buyers were a young professional couple with a baby, who chose Canton primarily because of its proximity to their work.  They needed easy and quick highway access towards both Boston and towards the South.  Canton is ideally located for them.     They contacted me in the winter after looking at a new construction house on their own.  They had put in an offer on that house directly through the listing agent and it was promptly rejected because the builder felt it was too low.  They decided that they needed some more guidance and contacted me after reading our reviews on Angies List.   ... 06/25/2013

It's an odd time of year but there is a special election in Massachusetts on June 25, 2013! It is a special election to fill the Senate seat left vacant by the appointment of Senator John Kerry to be the Secretary of State.  If you watch TV you've seen the commercials but recent news reports say that many people do not realize there is an election coming up! Well, left, right or center - get out there and vote! There are six voting precincts in Canton MA.  The Canton MA Town Clerk's Office has a map of the voting precincts. You can also go to the Massachusetts Secretary of State's website to find out where to vote in Massachusetts.  If you live in Canton MA and know your precinct but are not sure where to vote, here is the list: Precincts 1 and 6: Canton High School Precint 2: Dean S. L... 06/23/2013

It continues to be busy in the Canton MA Real Estate market.  May was no exception.   From May 1, 2013 - May 31, 2013, there were 16 single family homes sold in Canton MA*, with a low price of $121,000.00 and a high of $878,500.00.  The average sales price was $465,406.00.  Here is a chart showing the breakdown of the price ranges for the Canton's May 2013 home sales.     The total number of sales in May 2013 is up from May 2012. Here is a chart showing total sales for the first quarter of the year over the past five years.     Prices are also up over last year, although there is a little more fluctuation in average prices over theyaer.  Here is a chart showing home prices in Canton MA for the month of May over the past five years.     Well priced homes, in good condition and in a good ... 06/20/2013

I'm Just A Bill.....sitting up on Capitol Hill. Those of us who grew up in the 1970's remember the short animated educational clips that were broadcast during our Saturday morning cartoons. The one I remember the most is "I'm Just a Bill" that explained how a bill becomes a law.  The series was called Schoolhouse Rock. Well, the music and stories from the series was turned into a musical.  The show features a nervous school teacher who is nervous about his first day of school.  As he tries to relax by watching TV, he is reminded how he can win his students over using imagination, music and some of the beloved Schoolhouse Rock songs. Canton High Drama Club is proud to present Schoolhouse Rocks! on Saturday May 18 at 2:00 pm at Canton High's Morse Auditorium.   The show is tailored to you... 05/16/2013

It is time for the 2013 Annual Town Meeting in Canton MA. That's right....time for all the registered voters in Canton MA to come together to make decisions regarding town finances, zoning bylaws and more.  I look forward to it every year! For those who do not know, Canton MA has an Open Town Meeting form of government.  There is a five-member Board of Selectmen who run the town and oversee the town administrator, but the legislative body is made up of the citizens of Canton.  All registered voters in Canton MA are eligible to attend and vote at the Annual Town Meeting. Annual Town Meeting commences this coming Monday, May 13, 2013 at 7:00 pm at Canton High's Morse Auditorium.  It runs until approximately 11:00 pm and runs every consecutive Monday and Wednesday until all items in the ne... 05/11/2013

The 12th Annual Luce School 5 K Fun Run/Walk and Childrens Fun Run will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2013, starting at 10:00 am at the Luce Elementary School in Canton MA.  This event is run by and for the benefit of the Dean S. Luce School Canton Association of Parents and Teachers (CAPT) but is really an event for the entire Canton MA community.   The event was originally the idea of a couple of teachers who came to the CAPT to promote it as a fun event and not necessarily a fundraiser.  It has turned into a good fundraiser and a fun annual event in the Town of Canton.  The event kicks off at 10:00 am with the half-mile childrens run for ages 4-8, followed by a mile childrens run for ages 9-12.  The big event, the 5K run for all ages, starts at 11:00 am.  All the children in the children... 05/03/2013

Last month flew by as we are all so busy but it is not too late for a look back at the real estate market in Canton MA for the first quarter of 2013.   From January 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013, there were 29 single family homes sold in Canton MA*, with a low price of $180,000.00 and a high of $805,000.00.  The average sales price was $458,047.00.  Here is a chart showing the breakdown of the price ranges for the first quarter of 2013 in Canton MA.     Winter is traditionally a slower time of year in the real estate market.  However, the total number of closings during this time period is up from the same time period in both 2012 and 2011 and way up from 2009. First quarter 2010 showed a higher number, but that was the year of the first time homebuyer tax credit.   Here is a chart showing t... 05/01/2013