Concord, MA. unofficial guide
Friday, May 2, 2014
Pretty Walk in Town Center
The Ann Chamberlain Park is a favorite lunch time walk. Across from the Colonial Inn on Monument Square, it is at the beginning of Lowell Road. A sweet meandering path through flower beds, berry trees, woodland perennials and ferns, it has a lovely walking bridge over the Milldam stream and ends at the Municipal Parking Lot in back of the shops at the heart of the village. An oasis in a charming, history rich hamlet.
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Favorite Concord Neighborhood of the Month
Annursnac Hill
My favorite Concord neighborhood of the month is Annursnac Hill. This pretty neighborhood has the feel of New Hampshire. Hilly and wooded with beautiful contemporary and Deck Houses, many of its streets are circular, leading up to the top of the hill. Located between Strawberry Hill Rd. and College Rd., Nashoba Brooks private elementary school is at the entrance to the neighborhood. With real estate values primarily in the $600,000-$1,200,000 range, this neighborhood is desirable, spacious and beautiful. Near the Concord Rotary, it is convenient to Rt. 2 as well as Acton and Concord shopping. A tranquil and serene spot in a convenient location. A wonderful Concord neighborhood.
My favorite Concord neighborhood of the month is Annursnac Hill. This pretty neighborhood has the feel of New Hampshire. Hilly and wooded with beautiful contemporary and Deck Houses, many of its streets are circular, leading up to the top of the hill. Located between Strawberry Hill Rd. and College Rd., Nashoba Brooks private elementary school is at the entrance to the neighborhood. With real estate values primarily in the $600,000-$1,200,000 range, this neighborhood is desirable, spacious and beautiful. Near the Concord Rotary, it is convenient to Rt. 2 as well as Acton and Concord shopping. A tranquil and serene spot in a convenient location. A wonderful Concord neighborhood.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
2014 Real Estate Market Predictions
The Concord market is strong this winter. There are currently 35
single family homes on the market. This is in contrast to the 166
houses on the marker at the depths of the recession in 2009. Buyers
are now confident, well qualified financially and eager to put down
roots and raise a family in the right home. Mortgage lending has
improved accessibility with attractive interest rates. The "boomlet"
generation in addition to other demographics are ready, willing and
able to buy a house.
Concord continues to offer outstanding public and private
education, historical significance, beautiful open spaces, impressive
local extra curricular and recreational resources, with an accessible
and diverse job market, making it a first choice town for buyers.
single family homes on the market. This is in contrast to the 166
houses on the marker at the depths of the recession in 2009. Buyers
are now confident, well qualified financially and eager to put down
roots and raise a family in the right home. Mortgage lending has
improved accessibility with attractive interest rates. The "boomlet"
generation in addition to other demographics are ready, willing and
able to buy a house.
Concord continues to offer outstanding public and private
education, historical significance, beautiful open spaces, impressive
local extra curricular and recreational resources, with an accessible
and diverse job market, making it a first choice town for buyers.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Oil Heated Houses Loose Value, The solution is...
Oil Heated Houses Lose Value
In an age of high energy costs, the first question from buyers
when viewing a house is "oil or gas?" and "is it insulated?". Gas is
now about one third of the cost of oil. In many areas of Concord, gas
is not available. The solution is to insulate, insulate, insulate. Most
houses in Concord that are more than 15 years old, (which is most of
our housing inventory), are inadequately insulated. In the following
link, the Town of Concord provides a helpful Guide to Saving Energy in
Your Home:
A house that is well insulated can be marketed as a "green"
house and the seller can boast about their heating bills. This will
appeal to buyers who will pay more for the house. Buyers are interested
in saving money with lower energy costs but they also feel a
responsibility to reduce their carbon footprint. Going "green" and
being "sustainable" is a widespread popular trend.
I have just spent the last month shopping for insulation
contractors to insulate my own house. I have talked to 5 contractors
and have received 5 different bids including a wide variety of opinions
and advice on insulation methods. I invite you to call me to talk about
these contractors and their bids.
The following link: http://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/publications/pubdocs/DIY_Guide_May_2008.pdf will enable you to see where cold air enters the house and where heat escapes.
Raise your home's value by reducing your fuel bills.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Marketing an Empty House
Marketing an empty house has some benefits and some drawbacks. The house will show better if it is empty unless your furniture is new and its style is popular with the 35 year old young family. If your house looks like a Pottery Barn showroom, with no clutter and no messy areas, then you are likely to yield more profit in its present condition. The drawback to marketing an empty house is that it may have an "abandoned" feel, as one buyer put it. There are some economical and effective ways you can prepare your empty house to maximize its profit. Please call me at 978-807-6202 or email me at chrisupton100@gmail.com for some great ideas. Each situation is a bit different.
2013 Will Be A Good Year To Sell A House
Concord Real Estate:
2013 Will Be A Good Year To Sell A House
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
5 Types of Buyers in 2013
5 Types Of Buyers Will Be Rushing Into The Housing Market In 2013
With the housing market bottoming in 2012, economists and other experts are becoming increasingly optimistic about the U.S. housing market in 2013.
From John Burns Real Estate Consulting: "Assuming our leaders in DC come to some sort of agreement that keeps the economy growing and interest rates low, which seems like the most reasonable assumption, here is what will happen,"
- Investors: Investors and, yes, even flippers will continue to grow in numbers as they realize housing is the best risk-adjusted return on their money.
- Boomerang buyers: Foreclosed homeowners, who are currently renting homes, will come back in droves. In Phoenix, they are paying $1,300 in rent for a home whose mortgage payment would be $1,000. That situation is not sustainable. The Federal Housing Administration and Department of Veterans Affairs have low down payment programs with insurance premiums that push rates near 5.0%. Those payments are still very affordable.
- Entry-level buyers: First-time homeowners, who have been sitting on the sidelines waiting for a sign of the bottom, will hear about price increases in their desired neighborhood and rush to become homeowners.
- Move-down buyers: Empty nesters and retirees, who have plenty of equity in their existing home, will buy a home that is more suitable to their current lifestyle, which may or may not include adult children as well as their aging parents.
- Moveup buyers: The price appreciation that occurred in the last year has already lifted 1 million underwater homeowners above water with future price appreciation to lift them even more.
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