Wellesley (Needham, MA)
By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
 Take a drive through this idyllic neighborhood and imagine yourself waking up each morning to nature and privacy. Envision entertaining family and friends in your dream home.  355 Cartwright RoadNeedham, MA 02492 MLS  #71960777More photos and floor plan on websiteNeedham and Wellesley Properties are on this StreetOPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY MARCH 13TH 12-1:30 PM  You have the best of both towns Needham and Wellesley for shopping, trails, and live in a luxury town so close to Boston and yet in such a tranquil setting. RARELY AVAILABLE ON SCENIC ROAD! Step inside this beautiful colonial featuring over 5000 SF of living space with open, flowing floor plan. New 50' deck overlooking the amazing and peaceful views of nearby Ridge Hill conservation land. Take advantage of the hiking, cross country ski...
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By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
there is no better place to celebrate the 4th of July than Needham.  Now the weather must cooperate because we have paid our dues for the last 2 weeks of mostly rain.  We are due for terrific weather on the 3rd for Fireworks and the 4th starting with the parade at 9:05 AM I will always love the 4th here.  Why go anywhere.  It is a STAY-VACATION in Needham for the rockin' est celebration ever! Here is the parade route and the activities below.  When you see a person with an Exchange Club T-Shirt on, please thank them for all their hard work and then give a donation to help defray the cost to put on this monumental celebration!  The Enchange Club works tirelessly every 4th of July to make memorable for all us and they certainly do.         Pat Baker, Realtor(R), GREEN(R), ABR(R)  Coldwell...
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By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
This is the beginning of a series of blogs highlighting Needham Businesses.I feel confident in promoting this Needham-based Business.  I have also included a recentproject in Wellesley, MA.Consolidated Plumbing & Heating, Inc. has been wonderful for me as a real estate agent becauase they have been there for me and my clients on many occasions.  I have needed someone in a quick fashion for a client and they have come through for me every time.They return phone calls.  I get a live voice on the other end of the phone or a quick return call.I feel confident referring clients whether seller or buyer clients.  They get the job done and savea lot of headaches.  They are efficent and timely in every way.  I know that others in my officehave also recommended them.  It is always nice when you k...
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By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
Needham schools still rank high over and over among the best schools in the state of Massachusetts.  I have included a link to today's article on the Boston Globe's web site boston.com. The Needham High School is near complete and the finishing touches are being done.  There have been renovations at some of the other schools as well to make room for expansion. Not only are the public schools great but the Needham's private schools  are as well.  Olin College began it's first admissions in 2002.  Olin is an alternative to other Engineering schools.  The new buildings there are truly beautiful.  There a marvelous dining room that we can take advantage of when school is in session.  The lunches are great.  I haven't tried the dinners but the prices are moderate. The college shares faciliti...
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By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
The Green Needham Collaborative brings the community together with other people who are like-minded when it comes to the education and effice use of our resources.  There are many topics on the iste and they have kept the site up to date. There is a link to some great tips for conservation.  I am pleased that a group like this is available at no cost to join.  For 26 years I have been recycling before Needham had their recycle facility the town of Wellesley allowed me to bring my recycle materials there.  All these things take time but it is worth the time.  I have used biodegradable products since the l977.  I was introduced to some amazing products that were developed in 1956 and broke down in days and weeks instead of years.  This same company got the "Stevie Award," and is a Climate...
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By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
Although the year has not officially ended I believe that we can get a real picture of the single family home sales for these communities in the infamous year of 2007.  Comparison follows the report for each town from the previous year and same time period.  The figures are taken from Multiple Listing Service for this area which is H3MLS.All of these communities are in Norfolk County.  All are a generally strong luxury market.  All have terrific amenities in what are offered for town services and near to the city of Boston, MA. Explanation of the these headings: SP:LP ratio = Sales Price to List Price                                                  SP:OP ratio = Sales Price to Original PriceBy comparison; For all three communities there more sales, the median price went down some , the...
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By Pat Laracy Baker, Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
(Realty Executives Boston West)
We know it as the Bradley Estate.  This  property along with many acres was given to the Town of Needham for its useby the former owner many years ago. Lots of weddings have been held here.   There are presently Rangers who take care of the property and prepare it for events.  It is a another place I like to come to get away from the noise and just read or relax in the beauty of the country side.  There are walking trails and in the summer there is a day camp across the road from this building. It appears that this will be the site of the Senior Center.  The present Senior Center really needs so much work and there isn't adequate parking.  It looks like there is a green light to go forward with the project to house the Senior Center at the Bradley Estate site.  They will ask for $500,00...
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