Boston Magazine has this year listed Milton, MA in its "Best Places to Live" feature article. This marks the second year in a row that Milton has made the list.  It is not hard to figure out why Milton is a great town. First, Milton is located only 8 miles from downtown Boston, a commuter's dream.  A train ride into town takes a mere 15 minutes. Second, it has a great school system, with students consistently scoring high marks on state-wide exams.  Third, Milton has a great mix of local business, with restaurants, shops and small grocery stores easily accessible from all parts of town. But the main reason Milton is a great place to live is......the view from the Blue Hills: BUT Boston Magazine is not alone.  In 2009, Money magazine listed Milton 5th in its annual "Best Places To Live" ... 03/02/2011

There are so many ways to look at meaningful statistics that can provide you valuable information in your due diligence method for valuing homes and real estate in the Milton, MA 02186 Housing Market Reports-February 2011.  This report outlines the month of February 2011 in Milton, MA 02186 real estate market. 75 Houses Actively on the Market in Milton, MA 02186 7 Houses have been Sold in Milton, MA 02186 6 Houses Under Agreement in Milton, MA 02186 2 Houses have Expired from the market in Milton, MA 02186 0 Houses Canceled their listings in Milton, MA 02186 It is a buyers market right now.  I expect the month of March will see far more houses sold. I also expect far more houses to come on the market in March as well.  I will follow the Expired’s and Canceled and report on how many of ... 03/02/2011

Milton's Favorite Ice Cream Shop Celebrates 35th Anniversary Well, technically it is located just over the border in Dorchester Lower Mills but a favorite ice cream spot for Milton MA residents, The Icecreamsmith, will celebrate it's 35th Anniversary when it opens for the 2011 Season tomorrow, March 1st.  It is hard for me to believe that it will be 35 years because, well, I remember when it first opened!  The Icecreamsmith is a small ice cream parlor that features its own, handmade ice cream. The ice cream is made right there on the premises.  It is delicious all by itself.  Or, you can have them mix in a favorite add-in - like Oreo cookie crumbs, peanut butter cups, M&M's and more.  My personal favorite is their chocolate ice cream with Reese's peanut butter cups mixed in. My mouth is... 02/28/2011

Are you ready to buy? If you are looking for a great community with a high-quality real estate market, consider Milton.  There are 12 open houses for single-family homes this weekend in Milton.  Why not spend this weekend looking at houses? Milton is located in Norfolk County and is only 8 miles from downtown Boston, a commuter's dream. These homes range in price from $249,000 to $999,000+, which means there is a great variety of homes, many affordable for the area. In 2009, Money magazine listed Milton 5th in its annual "Best Places To Live" list. If you are a potential home buyer and you are interested in Milton, please contact me to start receiving listings and open house schedules.  Let's connect today and we can begin visiting open houses tomorrow.  I can answer any other questions... 02/25/2011

Milton MA Open Houses for February 27, 2011 There are currently eight open houses scheduled for Sunday, February 27th in Milton MA.  133 Thacher Street.  List price:  $319,900.00. 11:30 - 1:00. 17 Pond Street.  List price:  $399,900.00.  1:00 - 3:00. 75 Hurlcroft Road.  List price: $449,000.00.  12:00 - 1:30. 1036 Brook Road. List price: $599,900.00. 1:00 - 3:00. 6 Columbine Road.  List price: $609,000.00. 1:00 - 2:30. 8 Morton Terrace.  List price:  $625,000.00.  12:00 - 2:00. 404 Adams Street.  List price:  $699,000.00.  12:00 - 3:00. 1330 Canton Ave.  List price:  $969,000.00. 1:00 - 3:00. Buyers: If you plan on attending these Open Houses in Milton MA, do not go unprepared!!  Read my Open House Tips For Buyers before heading out. You might even see me at a couple of these Open House... 02/24/2011

Milton, MA is located in Norfolk County and is only 8 miles from downtown Boston, a commuter's dream.  There were 10 single-family home sales in Milton in January 2011, with prices ranging from $197,000 to $690,000, which means there is a great variety of homes, many affordable for the area.  In 2009, Money magazine listed Milton 5th in its annual "Best Places To Live" list.  Are you ready to buy? If you are a potential home buyer and you are interested in Milton, please contact me to start receiving listings and open house schedules.  Let's connect today and we can begin visiting houses tomorrow.  I can answer any other questions you may have regarding Milton including schools, public transportation, houses of worship, parks, local government, market conditions, etc.  I look forward to... 02/21/2011

Sunday's Open Houses in Milton MA There are ten houses with open houses scheduled for Sunday, February 20th in Milton MA.  38 Norman Street.  List price:  $289,900.00. 2:00 - 3:30. 14 Houston Ave.  List price:  $339,900.00.  2:00 - 3:00. 8 Landon Road.  List price: $389,900.00.  1:30 - 3:00. 57 Huntington Road. List price: $439,000.00. 12:00 - 1:30. 10 Maitland.  List price: $479,900.00. 12:00 - 1:30. 154 Bradlee Road.  List price:  $669,000.00.  12:00 - 2:00. 404 Adams Street.  List price:  $699,000.00.  1:00 - 3:00. 132 Ford Rand Road.  List price:  $899,000.00. 2:00 - 3:00. 1 Carisbrooke Road. List price: $1,049,000.00. 2:00 - 3:00. 646 Canton Ave.  List price:  $1,395,000.00. 12:00 - 2:00. I have some tips for buyers attending Open Houses. Do not forget to disclose to the listing ag... 02/19/2011

Milton, MA Open Houses 2/19 - 2/20 Are you ready to buy? If you are looking for a great community with a high-quality real estate market, consider Milton.  There are 14 open houses for single-family homes this weekend in Milton.  Why not spend this weekend looking at houses? Milton is located in Norfolk County and is only 8 miles from downtown Boston, a commuter's dream. These homes range in price from $299,000 to $999,000+, which means there is a great variety of homes, many affordable for the area. In 2009, Money magazine listed Milton 5th in its annual "Best Places To Live" list. If you are a potential home buyer and you are interested in Milton, please contact me to start receiving listings and open house schedules.  Let's connect today and we can begin visiting open houses tomorrow... 02/18/2011

Daffodil Days are back!  Please help the Milton Public Schools support the American Cancer Society with the annual Daffodil Days event. This year's campaign kicks off today, Monday February 14 and runs through March 1, 2011. Last year Milton was one of the top fundraisers in Southeastern Massachusetts. The program is run by teachers Mary Ann Donnelly and Ann McIntyre.  They are hoping to achieve that goal again this year. Please do your part and help the schools. If you are a potential home buyer and you are interested in Milton, please contact me to start receiving listings and open house schedules.  Let's connect today and we can begin visiting open houses tomorrow.  I can answer any other questions you may have regarding Milton including schools, public transportation, houses of wor... 02/14/2011

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Larry Lawfer Milton, MA 02186 market reports show the active and sold single family homes over the last three months.  I take this approach because it is the same approach that the banks and lenders take when looking at valuing homes for sales and loans. Active Homes over the last three months in the Milton,  MA 02186 area are as follows: There are 66 active home for sale with an Average list price of $851,089.  These home are on the market for an average of 188.02 Days (DOM).  Keep in mind that these are averages prices ranged from an affordable $265,000 up to a lofty $4,999,000. Milton is a large and wonderfully diverse town just south of Boston, West of Quincy, North of Braintree and Canton, and East of West Roxbury, Westwood and Dedham. There were 41 h... 02/09/2011

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 Childhood Alliance is sponsoring a workshop for parents of children who are old enough to enter kindergarten in the upcoming school year.  The presentation entitled: "Kindergarten: Your child's next big step" will be presented by Cheryl Brown on Tuesday, February 15 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. The workshop will be held at the Milton Early Childhood Alliance, 495 Canton Ave. Free childcare will be provided. If you are interested in buying a home in Milton, please check out my blog: http://d69ec52.activerain.... 02/08/2011

Milton MA Real Estate Milton is located next door to Canton and is the town where I grew up. Like Canton, it has a small-town feel but is easily accessible to Boston, with either the historic Red Line Trolley or various bus routes to take you to the subway into Boston. Milton has the distinction of having recently been named as one of the top places in the country to live in Money Magazine and is home to the current Governor of Massachusetts. With an excellent school system, one of Milton's schools features a French Immersion program. This is an elementary school program where all of the classes are taught completely in French, producing well rounded and bi-lingual students. Milton is also home to the prestigious private boarding school, Milton Academy and was once home to President Geo... 02/07/2011

I wrote a blog a couple of weeks back entitled Time to Win.  It was about my son and his attitude.  It was about what he said to me when my wife and I dropped him off for this semester.  Well now we have heard more from his school.  He has achieved the highest honors.  Of course we are proud of him, but I reflect back on his efforts and think how can his example help me be better today and tomorrow and the next day.  It is so important to have people and events to motivate you each day.  Today is another proud dad day for me. 02/04/2011

This is one of the beauties of our real estate career, right?  This is also the ruin of a good career.  I am not suggesting that taking a day off will ruin your day, but I am saying straying from your daily routines because of some outside influence (read Record Snowfalls in the Northeast.) can ruin your career.  Professionals stick to their Time Blocked activities, think the Postal Creed through rain and sleet and snow....I was thinking about an old movie, Kramer Vs Kramer and a scene with Dustin Hoffmann.  He had to get a job during the year, he had been laid off from a good job as an Creative Director of an Ad Agency, and was about to loose custody of his son because of it.  He was at an interview during a Christmas party his new agency was having.  They were making him an incredible... 02/01/2011

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 our energy consumption.  Come learn about what we can do in Milton and beyond to better serve our environment. The movie starts at 7 p.m.  Popcorn and cider will be provided.  02/01/2011

FREE WIFI HOTSPOTS IN MILTON MASS     Here are the few hotspots I know of in Milton Mass. The Radio Coffeehouse Panera in East Milton Square Cakes Bakery on Eliot Street Starbucks in East Milton Square The Milton Public Library      01/27/2011

Milton Public Norfolk County Thursday: Closed Submitted at: 4:47 AM EST on Thursday, Jan 27 From TheBostonChannel.com     01/26/2011

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.  Fresh, seasonal produce, meat, seafood and poultry were available for sale.  The Market will be open every other Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Check out the Thayer blog for more information: http://www.thayernursery.com/blog/. Ready to buy? Interested in Milton, MA?  For more information about buying in Milton contact me today. I can provide you with the latest listings on homes in Milton and local, specialized advice about the Milton real estate market. I look forward to hearing from you. Mel... 01/24/2011

Last week the Board of Selectmen voted to implement single-stream recycling in Milton. Single-stream recycling refers to a system in which all paper and containers are mixed together in a collection truck, instead of being sorted into separate bins by the homeowner. Waste Management, the company that collects garbage for the town, will provide "recycling" stickers that can go on any size container. Residents will continue to put ordinary trash in separate cans. Milton has a "pay as you throw" system, with a charge per barrel of trash. 01/23/2011

Do you have a high school student that is applying to college? Thinking about financial aid? The Milton High Guidance Department is sponsoring a Financial Aid Night on Thursday, January 20th at 7:00 P.M. in the Charles Winchester Auditorium. The guest speaker will be Kendra Johnson from the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, who will provide an overview of how to pay for college including types and sources of financial aid, an overview of financial aid applications, and packaging policies. We all know financial aid is a maze, this workshop will help you be better informed.  The event is free. 01/20/2011