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Welcome to Centers and Squares
As a Cambridge real estate agent, the city squares of Cambridge, Somerville and Medford and the town centers of Arlington, Watertown and Belmont, Massachusetts are my home turf. And as a lifelong New Englander who’s lived within twenty miles of Boston most of my life, I can introduce you to other nearby towns as we search for your new home. If you’re planning to sell your home in Cambridge, MA or nearby you’ll find plenty of info about the home selling process here too. Questions? Send me an email or call me at 617-504-1737.
Somerville Home Sales – March 2010
Welcome to the Somerville Home Sales Report
Here’s a look at Somerville home sales during March 2010.
Homes for Sale in Somerville
264 residential properties were listed for sale in Somerville in the MLS on March 31, 2010 priced between $0 (yes – that’s zero – it’s a multi-family scheduled to be auctioned on April 16th) and $1,850,000. Properties had been on the market an average of 108 days.
Somerville Real Estate Sales in March 2010
52 residential properties sold in Somerville in March. The median sales price in March 2010 was $385,000.
6 Somerville single family houses sold in March for prices between $306,000 and $463,000. The median sales price was $344,200. Houses had been on the market an average of 113 days and sold for an average of 98% of asking price.
35 condos sold in Somerville during March for prices from $150,000 to $740,000. Condos were on the market an average of 135 days. The median sales price was $345,000. On average, condominiums sold for 97% of the asking price.
11 multi-family properties sold during March for prices from $280,000 to $615,000. The median sales price was $559,000. On average, multi-families sold for 103% of list price and were on the market 52 days.
Total value of Somerville real estate sold in March 2010 was $20,839,000.
Somerville home sales info from MLSpin
Trees In Bloom – Springtime In Medford
Trees In Bloom – Springtime In Medford For a brief time each spring Boston Ave in Medford is a magical sight.
I always wondered what kind of trees these are – they seem to be popular with the City and are planted all over town. Turns out they’re Bradford Pears and they line both sides of Boston Avenue in the Medford Hillside neighborhood.
When the trees blossom in spring they form a corridor of white flowers against the blue sky. Catch them before they’re gone!
White Flowering Trees on Boston Ave in Medford
Medford Home Sales – March 2010
Welcome to the Medford Home Sales Report
Here’s the monthly look back at Medford MA real estate activity in March 2010. I’m going to come back and adjust some of these numbers since I noticed one property that was entered with a sales price of $44,000 – me thinks that’s $440,000 and the numbers are off just a bit as a result.
Medford Homes On the Market
On March 31, 2010 175 Medford properties were on the market priced between $169,900 and $894,000. These properties have been on the market an average of 91 days.
Medford MA Homes Sold In March 2010
43 properties sold in Medford during March 2010. The median sales price was $320,000. Homes had been on the market an average of 90 days and sold for an average of 96% of the list price.
20 single family homes sold in March – an increase of 150% over February’s sales – for sales prices between $272,400 and $649,000. The median sales price for a single family home was $324,500. Houses were on the market an average of 117 days and sold for an average of 93% of asking price.
12 condos sold in Medford in March priced between $182,000 and $465,000. The median condo sales price was $300,000. Condominiums sold for an average of 97% of the list price and were on the market an average of 75 days.
11 multi-family houses sold during March in Medford MA priced between $272,000 and $580,000. The median price was $360,000. Multi-families sold for an average of 96% of asking price. Average days on market was 56.
Total value of Medford MA homes sold in March was $14,965,350.
Also see:
Medford MA Real Estate Sales - February 2010
SEARCH FOR PROPERTIES FOR SALE IN MEDFORD MASS
Information about Medford MA real estate sales in March 2010 from MLSpin
Cat On A Stroll
I’ve often said that one of the perks of my job as a real estate agent in Cambridge is the chance to meet so many cats. Cats are more often than not kept indoors nowadays so it’s a treat to visit them in condos and homes around town.
Our tour of new listings in Cambridge and Somerville was a marathon yesterday – 28 new listings – and many an amazing property among them. It will be a great weekend for open houses.
I couldn’t help but be tickled to see this cat while on tour - taking a stroll in the Agassiz neighborhood with his owner. Not every cat is going to be happy on a leash but this cat was loving it – he’s a former outdoor cat who’s now inside except for his walks.
Cat On a Walk In the Agassiz Neighborhood of Cambridge
Arlington Home Sales – March 2010
Welcome to the Arlington Home Sales Report
We’re right in the middle of spring real estate market – let’s pause and look back at Arlington home sales in March 2010.
Homes On The Market in Arlington
144 homes were listed for sale in Arlington MA on March 31, 2010 priced from $129,000 to $1,299,000. These homes had been on the market for an average of 83 days.
Arlington Home Sales - March 2010
40 residential property sales closed in Arlington in March. The median price paid was $424,250. Homes sold on average for 98% of the asking price.
18 single families sold in March for sales prices between $334,000 and $1,182,000. The median price was $431,000. Houses were on the market an average of 74 days and sold on average for 97% of the list price.
18 condos sold in Arlington MA last month for prices from $183,000 to $545,000. The median sales price was $372,500. Condominiums sold for an average of 98% of list price and average days on market was 57.
4 Arlington multi-family home sales closed in March for prices from $475,000 to $621,000.
Total value of Arlington MA real estate sales in March was $18,150,000.
SEARCH FOR ARLINGTON MASS REAL ESTATE
ARLINGTON REAL ESTATE SALES February 2010
Information about Arlington homes sales in March 2010 from MLSpin
Flood Insurance Freeze
Seems like flooding’s been on everybody’s mind lately with all the rain we had in Massachusetts. Coincidentally, there’s a freeze in the flood insurance program right now.
Most flood insurance policies are issued through the National Flood Insurance program since private coverage is often exorbitant. The NFIP was up for renewal at the end of March but Congress went on recess on March 26th without renewing the program. The program is on hiatus and no new policies can be issued before Congress extends the program after reconvening on April 12th.
Real estate buyers who are closing on a home or refinancing a property that requires flood insurance won’t be able to obtain coverage until the program is reintated. No insurance – no closing.
The City of Cambridge website has more information about the recent redrawing of floodplain maps in Cambridge.
Cambridge Home Sales – March 2010
Welcome to the Cambridge Home Sales Report
Time for a look back at last month’s real estate activity – here are the Cambridge homes sales in March 2010.
On the Market In Cambridge - March 31, 2010
On March 31, 2010 there were 368 homes listed for sale in Cambridge MA. Asking prices ranged from $189,900 to $6,800,000. The median asking price was $529,500. Homes had been on the market an average of 94 days.
Cambridge Mass. Real Estate Market in March 2010
57 home sales closed in Cambridge during March for sale prices between $243,500 and $1,750,000. Homes that sold had been on the market an average of 90 days.
Just 5 single families sold in March 2010 for prices ranging from $615,000 to $1,750,000. Average days on market was 88 and houses sold on average for 97% of asking price. The median sales price was $850,000.
47 condominiums sold in Cambridge in March for sales prices from $243,500 to $1,340,000. The median condo sales price was $416,000. Condos sold on average for 98% of the asking price and were on the market an average of 96 days.
5 multi-families sold last month for sales prices from $500,000 to $775,000. These properties were on the market an average of 41 days and sold for an average of 101% of asking price.
The total value of homes sold in Cambridge during March 2010 was $29,179,793.
Information about Cambridge home sales in March 2010 from MLSpin.
Last month’s numbers:
Cambridge Real Estate Sales in February 2010
SEARCH FOR CONDOS FOR SALE IN CAMBRIDGE MASS
SEARCH FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES FOR SALE IN CAMBRIDGE MASS
Opening Day At Fenway Park
Opening day at Fenway Park has always felt like a holiday to me.
Holi-day that is. Opening day meant that you took off from work, tried to get some tickets outside the park or ended up watching the game at a bar near the park.
During the day.
But this year it’s a little off. It is a holiday. And a night game. Doesn’t seem quite right.
But it’s the Yankees. Nothing like starting the season off with a bang.
The Boys of Summer are back in town. Go Sox!
Photo courtesy of optimal tweezers
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