
How Were Winchester Real Estate Sales in 2016?
As of this writing, we still have a few days left in 2016. There may be another sale or two to close this week but I thought before it gets busy again next week, we could take a look at real estate sales in Winchester - specifically single family homes and condos. Although the number of listings were fewer in 2016 - surprisingly down the same 7% for both single family and condos - there was growth in the list price, sale price, and therefore the average price per square foot

Who is Managing Your Residential Property?
If you're a landlord, you know: the pipes will freeze at 3am, rent checks will be late for a variety of creative reasons, and bad tenants can make your life hell. You know this, and many other things that may make you question whether the investment is really worth it. It IS worth it . . . especially if you can offset the headaches. This is where a property manager can come in. I work with both individual landlords with one apartment to multiple family homes – as well as l

Do you have a Homestead Act?
I always suggest homeowners look into this. I believe it is a great thing to do for your home and the cost is minimal. http://massrealestatenews.com/massachusetts-homestead-protection-act/ #Buyers #Landlords #CondoComplex

Massachusetts Home Sales Off to a Great Start
According to several recent housing reports, although home price increases in Greater Boston fell behind the national average in January, a boost in the total sales recorded indicates a strong start to the year for the overall residential market. Reports show a robust February in real estate sales after a slower start in January. Single-family home sales across the commonwealth rose 30.8 percent in February. Banker & Tradesman reported that single-family home sales across th

When is the Best Time to Sell Your Home?
It's the question you hear, always with an all knowing answer of, "The Spring", closely following. The Spring Market is a season that most homeowners, especially here in the Northeast, stick to as the best time to list and sell your home. Did you know that there is a sweet spot within those few months that you want to make sure your house is listed for optimal selling opportunity? Zillow recently released a study detailing when the best time is to list depending on state.

New Website for Plunkett Properties
We launched our new website this week and I am thrilled with the new look and feel. I hope visitors will find it a friendlier and easier site to maneuver and I am thinking about adding new features, such as this blog, to be more interactive with the clients I work with. Real Estate is a "people" profession and I've met many people over the 30 years that I've owned Plunkett Properties. I'm always amazed with how many come back to me years later for their subsequent real est