When it Comes to Home Prices, There's Something for Everyone in Medway -

A review of 2011 sold statistics in Medway through end of August shows the range of home prices ranged from $72k ( a small condo at Sanford Mills) to $1.3 Million ( a sprawling beautiful home at Applegate - the new development off of Ellis Street by Unique Homes).
The statistics also show that 97 homes have sold since the start of the year and that the average sale price in town in that time frame is $344k. You may find this next piece of data interesting. 2005 is considered the height of the market. Homes were selling like perverbial hot cakes as they say. Guess how many homes sold between January and August 2005 - 97! The exact same number as in 2011! The average sale price has dropped approx $120k in that same time frame - But homes are selling - and in this example (2011 to 2005) we are neck in neck with 2005 for the number of homes sold!
To get a copy of this report, please feel free to go to my website and download it under "OnLine Reports".

Don't Use that DriveThru!

A funny thing happened last week when we had no power after Hurricane Irene visited us and left us here in New England without power for days – I got a call from a neighbor just 3 doors away I hadn’t seen (outside of those 2 or 3 min moments at the mailbox) in years. She suggested that if we too had some defrosted food that we needed to cook, they were having a neighborhood cook-out to use that food and to spend some time together (since there was little else to do once nightfall came).



With candles burning for light, and the grill on and fresh beans and tomatoes and cukes from neighbors’ yards, a delicious meal was pulled together with little effort. It was a great night reconnecting with people we somehow have missed connecting with because of the speed of life – Life wasn’t moving too quickly after Irene – We had to get used to time without tv’s, pc’s and technology in general. Without those interruptions, suddenly we had time to slow down, enjoy the beautiful quiet evening with people who live a stone’s throw away.



Funny how so many things we do today simply don’t allow extemporaneous opportunities like our cook-out last week. And that’s sad - And for a realtor it actually is non-productive. The business of Real Estate is the business of being in touch with people. Each day we find a way to avoid that contact. It could be thru using online transactions instead of going to the Town Hall. It could using the drive thru at your bank or always choosing the drive thru for lunch or coffee breaks – Those are all missed opportunities to make that contact. And somehow so many opportunities to meet people are quickly disappearing, like going to a book store – Who doesn’t use Amazon these days?





Just try it once each day – Make an effort to avoid the automated approach and take the time to stop in the bank and really chat with the teller – Or walk down the local mall or plaza instead of moving the car from one side of the mall to the other – Build in ways to have chats with people you meet or old acquaintances that might be out and about – It may not pay off in immediate transactions, but I can guarantee you that over time, you will be receiving calls and generating business simply from those easy one to one conversations that happen when you touch people daily. And in the interim, you’re going to love reconnecting with your community! Try it, you’ll like it !

Summer Memories in Medway

Memories of Summer and Ice Cream seem to go hand in hand. And just in case you've missed it, Medway has its first down town Ice Cream Parlor - just opened about a month ago. TC Scoops is in a great location - at "the Plaza". Last night it was packed when I stopped in for my favorite capuccino flavor.
Don't Miss TC Scoops - Make a memory with your family that they'll remember just like you remember the treats of summer when you were a kid! While you're there take a look at their activity board, they do parties or off-site office meetings - Now that's a meeting I'd LOVE to attend! TC Scoops - I'm thrilled to have them in town!

Great News for Medway - and its school system

FROM -
Boston Magazine

Best Schools 2011: The Rankings

Our exclusive ranking of the region's school districts.



Boston Magazine has published its 2011 exclusive ranking of the region's school districts. The ranking included 135 cities and towns that comprise the inner city and suburbs of Boston. It doesn't take a Realtor to observe that the top ranked towns are often the most expensive towns, those towns with a significant tax base that can support an exemplary school system. The top 5 ranked towns in the Boston region include: Dover/Sherborn,Concord/Carlisle,Weston,Lincoln/Sudbury, and Lexington. Congrats to the top 5. The average home price in all 8 towns is $845k - That's the average in the past 12 months. The most expensive home sold in this mix of towns was one that sold at over $15 million.


Going down the list a bit, you will see quite a few MetroWest towns listed. Holliston whose average home price in the past 12 months is approximately $434k, ranked # 19. And we know Hopkinton's school system has had many accolades and was ranked at #30. Hopkinton's average home price for the past 12 months is close to $474k. And I'm pleased to note Medway came in at #33,beating out two other abutting communities of Millis and Franklin. Medway's average home price in the past 12 months is $348k!


So when you factor in affordability, Medway is an awesome town to consider when you're looking for a town that has a focus on and has shown success with their school system. Medway's ranking is in the top 25% of the Boston region and yet its average home price as of Sept 2011 is $348k! And speaking of affordable homes, don't miss my new listing in Medway that happens to be priced just a bit under the average at $339,900. A beautiful 3-4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home. Check out 13 Pond St Medway. It's worth the look!


To read the entire report and see how other towns ranked, click here.

What's not to like about Medway, MA

Every once in a while it's nice to reflect on some of the more positive things happening in our town. I did that not long ago when thinking about the pros of living in Medway, MA. Here's my list - Maybe you can add to it...

WHY MOVE TO MEDWAY?

• Medway High School has received Newsweek Magazine’s placement on the top academic ranking list. The list included just over 1600 designees across the country or 6 percent of high schools nationally.

• Medway has a commitment to Open Space. Residents can enjoy a variety of trails in town. Trail maps are posted at the town website.

• Yes Medway has a community farm! This is one of the town’s Open Space projects. The farm provides locally grown food, volunteer experiences, and educational programs.

• Medway will celebrate its 300th birthday in 2013. The Medway300 Committee plans to mark this major milestone in true New England fashion. Events and activities will begin in 2012 and continue through 2013, celebrating our hometown and paying tribute to Medway’s history.

• Medway High School on Summer St, the newest educational facility in Medway, was opened in 2004. The award winning design of the facility has benefitted the school and the town as a whole. Many functions are held there.

• Medway Middle School is getting a facelift! Remodel will improve accessibility, as well as utilization of the facility. Medway is committed to Education Excellence.

• Make your commute to Boston stress free. Medway is serviced by GATRA which provides public transportation to the Commuter Line to Boston.

• Choate Park is a destination in Medway. Many town activities happen there. The Christmas Parade, Easter Egg Hunt, Pumpkin Walk, and a Summer Camp Program are a few of the events.

• Medway continues to expand its park facilities. In 2004 the town purchased the Thayer Homestead abutting Choate Park. The town has begun a rehabilitation plan for that property to provide Medway with a new Village Green. The new facility will provide an area in town where both private and public functions can be held. The view of Choate Pond from that locale is extraordinary. The first phase of the project will be completed for Medway’s 300th celebration in 2013.

• Medway made Boston.com’s RECENT (June 2011) list as one of the TOP SPOTS TO LIVE in Massachusetts!

Feel free to add your thoughts to the list!

Your Own Retreat!

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Sanford Mills Medway - Open for Your Visit

This Sunday there will be a multi unit Open House Event at Sanford Mills in Medway. If you know the complex, you know it's quite well known for its unique units and signature exposed brick, long floor to ceiling windows and exposed post and beam construction. Some of the units have a fantastic view of the Charles River and the falls at Sanford Mills.
Don't miss this opportunity to see a number of open units. Open Houses Start at Noon on Sunday, Oct 17th.
The unit below will be open from 12-2pm.