Natick Home Sales - July 4, 2010 Before you buy a home in Natick, MA, it is important to know what other homes in the area are selling for. In order to give you a more accurate picture of the local real estate market, I have put together statistics from the last 7 days. The following is a market recap for the 1st week of July in Natick, MA. Total number of homes for sale: 100 Average List Price: $628,925 Average Days on Market: 129 Total number of new homes in the past 7 days: 3 Average List Price: $484,600 Average Days on Market: 14 Total pending home sales: 36 Average List Price: $492,358 Average Days on Market: 66 Total homes with price changes in the past 7 days: 7 Average price change percentage: 16% Average total price change: $742 Total sold in the last 7 days: 9 Average Sold Pr... 07/05/2010

The Fun Never Stops!The Farm is open every weekend from 10:00 - 5:00.U-Pick season at Lookout Farm means more than apple picking alone. There's a whole day's worth of activities sure to entertain visitors of all ages. Ride our train through our orchards, spend the afternoon in our Children's Play Area, have fun climbing the hay pyramid, see our farm animals, take a turn on the moon bounce, enjoy the live children's weekend entertainment, run through the burlap maze, get your face painted, take a spin on our Caterpillar ride, and enjoy our weekend pony and camel rides (September + October; additional charge).Burlap MazeCan you find your way through our handmade burlap maze? This challenging attraction is sure to be a hit, and your friends and family can watch from atop the Hay Play Pyram... 06/29/2010

Date:Tuesday, June 29, 2010 Time:  7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Venue:  Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary Address:  280 Eliot St (Rt 16) Natick Natick, MA 01760 What's better than ice cream on a summer night? Why not add a little fun outdoor exploration? Join the adventure as we look for flashing fireflies, listen for the songs of frogs and katydids and use a "bat detector" to find our local bats. Frogs: June 29 Fireflies: July 13 Bats: August 3 Pre-registration required. cost:Adults $12.00m/ $14.00nm, Children $7.00 category:Sports and Recreation website:Click to visit the site 06/28/2010

Natick Massachusetts Home Sales - June 27, 2010 Before you buy a home in Natick, MA, it is important to know what other homes in the area are selling for. In order to give you a more accurate picture of the local real estate market, I have put together statistics from the last 7 days. The following is a market recap for the 4th week of June in Natick, MA. Total number of homes for sale: 106 Average List Price: $610,743 Average Days on Market: 124 Total number of new homes in the past 7 days: 5 Average List Price: $558,760 Average Days on Market: 21 Total pending home sales: 43 Average List Price: $502,374 Average Days on Market: 51 Total homes with price changes in the past 7 days: 9 Average price change percentage: -4.66% Average total price change: -$21,112 Total sold in the last 7 d... 06/28/2010

Natick Massachusetts Home Saless - June 20, 2010 Before you buy a home in Natick, MA, it is important to know what other homes in the area are selling for. In order to give you a more accurate picture of the local real estate market, I have put together statistics from the last 7 days. The following is a market recap for the 3rd week of June in Natick, MA. Total number of homes for sale: 104 Average List Price: $604,169 Average Days on Market: 126 Total number of new homes in the past 7 days: 2 Average List Price: $767,000 Average Days on Market: 2 Total pending home sales: 48 Average List Price: $504,381 Average Days on Market: 43 Total homes with price changes in the past 7 days: 7 Average price change percentage: -3.23% Average total price change: -$18,014 Total sold in the last 7 d... 06/21/2010

  Natick MA Homes Report - May 2010 The Natick MA Real Estate Market activity for homes sold in Natick, MA shows that there were 39 homes sold in Natick MA during the month of May 2010 with an average sales price of $444,941 and an average days on the market (DOM) of 60. I do not believe the spike in Natick MA home prices in May of 2009 is indicative of the market as a whole for that time period in Natick.  Only 18 homes sold, several of them being high priced for the area caused a spike in home prices as reflected in the below graph.      MA Real Estate - Community, relocation and school information with town demographics. MA Foreclosures - Obtain a list of foreclosed and bank owned real estate and short sales MA MLS - View all listings in the statewide MLS. MA Homes for Sale - Map Sea... 06/14/2010

Natick Massachusetts Home Sales - June 13, 2010 Before you buy a home in Natick, MA, it is important to know what other homes in the area are selling for. In order to give you a more accurate picture of the local real estate market, I have put together statistics from the last 7 days. The following is a market recap for the 2nd week of June in Natick, MA. Total number of homes for sale: 107 Average List Price: $600,719 Average Days on Market: 123 Total number of new homes in the past 7 days: 4 Average List Price: $664,225 Average Days on Market: 3 Total pending home sales: 48 Average List Price: $499,864 Average Days on Market: 44 Total homes with price changes in the past 7 days: 9 Average price change percentage: -4.87% Average total price change: -$29,444 Total sold in the last 7 da... 06/14/2010

  71089541 ACT 6 Morse Lane Natick, MA : South Natick  4 room, 2 bed, 1 bath Colonialx2  9 Jun 13 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM $279,900     71087101 ACT 25 Erlandson Natick, MA  5 room, 2 bed, 1 bath Cottagex15  15 Jun 13 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM $309,000     71067442 ACT 51 Washington Avenue Natick, MA  7 room, 3 bed, 1 bath Colonialx16  53 Jun 13 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM $312,900     71072337 ACT 12 School Street Ext Natick, MA  8 room, 2 bed, 2 bath Other (See Remarks)x13  44 Jun 13 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM $329,900     71051115 ACT 11 Wellesley Ave Natick, MA : West Natick  8 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath Colonialx12  81 Jun 13 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM $379,900     71091494 ACT 33 Hardwick Rd Natick, MA  7 room, 3 bed, 1.5 bath Capex19  5 Jun 13 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM $379,900     71084792 ACT 62 Fisher Street Natick, MA  ... 06/11/2010

    Natick MA, YTD Market Stat’s  thru may- 2009 vs 2010 Single Family Homes     # sold Median.$ Days On Mkt % of asking price 2009 62 $432,500 114 94% 2010 97 $400,000 82 97% Trend up down down up All indications are the Natick MA single family market is stabilizing and improving. The volume of sales are way up, the median sales price is down, the days it takes to sell is way down and the selling price is 97% of asking price. All favorable signs. 06/09/2010

  I was horrified this morning when I read a story in the Boston Globe titled "Where to get a hot dog without any frills". There was no mention of Casey's Diner in Natick.  Casey's not only has the best hot dogs in the state with "no frills" but they have character. The diner has been around since 1922.  It was originally pulled around town by a horse.  It then took up a permanent location on Washington Street.  Some years back as the town was being "re-built" they relocated to South Avenue, their current address.I grew up in Natick eating Casey hot dogs, even when I moved out of town for a period I always made an effort to get back to Casey's.This diner is still owned and operated by the Casey family.  If you want a great Hot Dog, this is the place to go.  They also do excellent burger... 06/09/2010

Natick Massachusetts Home Sales - June 6, 2010 Before you buy a home in Natick, MA, it is important to know what other homes in the area are selling for. In order to give you a more accurate picture of the local real estate market, I have put together statistics from the last 7 days. The following is a market recap for the 1st week of June in Natick, MA. Total number of homes for sale: 108 Average List Price: $589,391 Average Days on Market: 121 Total number of new homes in the past 7 days: 4 Average List Price: $496,575 Average Days on Market: 2 Total pending home sales: 42 Average List Price: $487,380 Average Days on Market: 40 Total homes with price changes in the past 7 days: 10 Average price change percentage: -9.20% Average total price change: -$55,770 Total sold in the last 7 da... 06/07/2010

  For additional information, including times, visit http://efhughes.com/professional1.shtm l   71087101 ACT 25 Erlandson Natick, MA  5 room, 2 bed, 1 bath Cottagex15  9 $309,000   71054929 ACT 20 Oakridge Ave Natick, MA  7 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Capex18  68 $325,000   71073612 ACT 230 Bacon Street Natick, MA  7 room, 3 bed, 1 bath Ranchx16  38 $339,000   71090469 NEW 57 Hartford St Natick, MA  7 room, 3 bed, 1 bath Gambrel /Dutchx24  1 $359,900   71046862 ACT 6 Braemore Road Natick, MA  8 room, 4 bed, 1.5 bath Capex6  85 $379,000   71065985 ACT 9 Leland Rd Natick, MA  7 room, 3 bed, 2 bath Capex11  50 $399,000   71061957 ACT 178 South Main Street Natick, MA  6 room, 3 bed, 1 bath Capex15  58 $399,900   71043812 ACT 1 Lamplight Circle Natick, MA  7 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath Split Entryx26  8... 06/05/2010

Natick Massachusetts Home Sales - May 30, 2010 Before you buy a home in Natick, MA, it is important to know what other homes in the area are selling for. In order to give you a more accurate picture of the local real estate market, I have put together statistics from the last 7 days. The following is a market recap for the 4th week of May in Natick, MA. Total number of homes for sale: 106 Average List Price: $600,461 Average Days on Market: 120 Total number of new homes in the past 7 days: 1 Average List Price: $309,000 Average Days on Market: 3 Total pending home sales: 49 Average List Price: $461,059 Average Days on Market: 36 Total homes with price changes in the past 7 days: 11 Average price change percentage: -4.27% Average total price change: -$22,100 Total sold in the last 7 day... 05/31/2010

PATRICK-MURRAY ADMINISTRATION DESIGNATES COMMONWEALTH'S FIRST OFFICIAL "GREEN COMMUNITIES" 35 cities and towns across the state are ranked as clean energy leaders, eligible for municipal renewable power and energy efficiency grants HOPKINTON - Tuesday, May 25, 2010 - Governor Deval Patrick today designated 35 cities and towns from the Berkshires to Cape Cod as the Commonwealth's first official "Green Communities" - a status that makes them eligible for $8.1 million in grants for local renewable power and energy efficiency projects. The projects promise to create green jobs and advance both municipal and state clean energy goals. "I am pleased to honor the vision and hard work of our first group of official Green Communities," said Governor Patrick. "These pioneers are notable not only f... 05/31/2010

Natick Massachusetts Home Sales - May 23, 2010 Before you buy a home in Natick, MA, it is important to know what other homes in the area are selling for. In order to give you a more accurate picture of the local real estate market, I have put together statistics from the last 7 days. The following is a market recap for the 3rd week of May in Natick, MA. Total number of homes for sale: 114 Average List Price: $587,435 Average Days on Market: 109 Total number of new homes in the past 7 days: 7 Average List Price: $471,800 Average Days on Market: 2 Total pending home sales: 57 Average List Price: $476945 Average Days on Market: 40 Total homes with price changes in the past 7 days: 13 Average price change percentage: -4.61% Average total price change: -$25,253 Total sold in the last 7 days... 05/24/2010

Monday, May 24, 2010 The Sherwood neighborhood was built in the 1950's.  It is boarded by Lake Cotichuate, Route 9 and Mill Street.  The area is know for it's "Sherwood Colonial": The standard Sherwood Colonial (above) is a 3 Bedroom 1 Bath home with a front to back Living Room, a Galley Kitchen, a Dining Room, Garage and Basement.  Peculiar to the Sherwood Colonial is the 3rd bedroom has it's closet outside of the bedroom.  Over the years many of the original Serwood Colonials have been renovated, updated and made larger.  Above is an example of a very nice renovation which added considerable square footage and functionality.  Renovation of Sherwood Colonials is very common, whether it is a finished basement, additional bathroom, Family Room addition, whatever, because this is a very p... 05/24/2010

Natick MA Foreclosures, Short Sales and Bank Owned Homes for Sale Purchasing a home at a Natick MA foreclosures auction has many risks to a potential buyer and in most cases the bank will bid and take possession of the property at auction. The property is then referred to as bank owned, REO (real estate owned) or foreclosed property. To search the MA MLS listings visit Natick MA MLS listings. A home owner may attempt a "short sale" whereby the bank agrees to accept less than the mortgage balance based on the owner's hardship and financial status. Obtaining approval can be a long and difficult process. Additionally, there is no assurance that the lender will accept an offer at or above the listed price. Bank-owned and short sale listings are often marketed with a real estate agent and pl... 05/22/2010

Single Family ListingsMLS # Status                          Address                       Description                            DOM     List Price     Sale Price 70993843 SLD 5 Mulhall Drive Ashland, MA 6 room, 3 bed, 1 bath Ranchx12 147       $279,000 $271,00071014915 SLD 218 Myrtle St Ashland, MA 8 room, 3 bed, 1 bath Ranchx16 65               $284,900 $277,00071039991 SLD 4 Windsor Drive Ashland, MA 6 room, 3 bed, 1 bath Ranchx8 34           $285,000 $285,00071021104 SLD 9 Wenzell Rd Ashland, MA 8 room, 3 bed, 2 bath Ranchx12 187             $319,000 $317,00070972037 SLD 31 Laurelton Dr Ashland, MA 7 room, 3 bed, 1 bath Ranchx25 174     $319,900 $305,00071026726 SLD 45 Roberts Rd. Ashland, MA 7 room, 3 bed, 1.5 bath Capex22 37         $329,900 $323,94570982322 SLD 1 Robert Gonfrade ... 05/22/2010

Saturday, May 22, 2010  Below are the Closed Real Estate Sales for Single Family Homes in Natick over the past 30 days; MLS #     Status      Address              Description                                              Asking Price       Sale Price 71040736 SLD 31 Pinehurst Ave. Natick, MA 5 room, 2 bed, 1 bath Cottage     $244,900     $236,000 71039926 SLD 164 Boden Ln Natick, MA 8 room, 3 bed, 1.5 bath Ranch                         $269,900      $250,000 71056110 SLD 247 Speen St Natick, MA 5 room, 3 bed, 1 bath Bungalo                $284,900      $285,000 71043425 SLD 5 Shore Road Natick, MA 6 room, 3 bed, 1 bath Cape               $299,900     $299,900 71050376 SLD 20 Richard Road Natick, MA 6 room, 3 bed, 1.5 bath Ranch      $319,900     $320,000 71038468 SLD 17 Terrane Avenue Na... 05/22/2010

......that the Morse Library (14 East Central Street, Natick, MA 01760 phone:508-647-6520) has a variety of classes.  Below is a list of just a few.  Events CalendarThursday, May 20thLearn English Class - Beginners,Intermediateswhen:6:30pm, Natick, MAvenue:Morse Institute LibraryFriday, May 21stLearn English Class - Intermediateswhen:10:30am, Natick, MAvenue:Morse Institute LibrarySaturday, May 22ndComputer Class - Basic Internetwhen:10:00am, Natick, MAvenue:Morse Institute LibraryLearn English Class - Beginners,Intermediateswhen:11:30am, Natick, MAvenue:Morse Institute LibraryTuesday, May 25thLearn English Class - Intermediates,Advancedwhen:6:30pm, Natick, MAvenue:Morse Institute LibraryVisit the Morse Library website for additional information and event; http://www.morseinstitute.org/... 05/20/2010