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Why You Should List Your Massachusetts Home Over The Holiday’s.

Ten great reasons to sell your Massachusetts home during the Holiday Season. 1. By selling now, you may have an opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer during the Spring, when many more houses are on the market for less money! This will allow you to sell high and buy low. 2. You can sell now for more money and we will provide for a delayed closing or extended occupancy until early next year. 3. Even though your house will be on the market, you... Continue Reading >

Exciting New Listing – 16 Knollwood Drive In Dover MA.

The Palmer Group   List Date 6/20/2013 16 Knollwood Road, Dover MA 02030 $814,000  Style: Colonial      Rooms: 9  Bedrooms: 4       Baths: 2f, 1h  Living Area: 3066      Acres: 1.02 (44639)    Year Built: 1972  Remarks:  Looking for a "Diamond in the Rough?"  This well maintained Classic New England Colonial has been cherished and enjoyed for years and awaits new owners.  Perched on a private lot in one of Dover's best neighborhoods.  Home has great potential and offers deceiving space with large fireplace family room and bonus great room, elegant living & dining rms, large kitchen. Ask... Continue Reading >

Buying A Home Does Not Have To Be A Stressful Event.

The Palmer Group   When buying a home you need to be serious and do your research.  But it should also be an exciting and fun time in your life.  We like our clients to have some fun as they search for their dream home.  If you follow these 10 tips, the process can be less stressful as well as enjoyable.   You have to accept the fact that there is no “right” time to buy, just as there’s no perfect time to sell.  If you see a home you... Continue Reading >

Bidding Wars Return – Norfolk Street, Holliston MA – $384,000.

The Palmer Group As we entered the spring market things started to heat up in lower first time home buyer price ranges in most of the towns we cover, (Holliston, Medfield, Sherborn, Dover, Weston, Wellesley, Newton, Needham, Westwood, Natick, Wayland, Lincoln.)  Like many brokers we were starting to see Bidding Wars Return and 630 Norfolk Street in Holliston was a perfect example.  Although the house had been well maintained and some updating had been done it was on a main road with no garage.  With... Continue Reading >

Massachusetts Bidding Wars Are Back While Inventory Remains Low.

The Palmer Group   The entry level into most of the Massachusetts towns that we work and live in continues to be red hot.  There are many buyers out there trying to take advantage of the low rates while the inventory of available homes remains low.  Recently in Holliston we sold a house in the first weekend with over 30 qualified buyers attending the first open house.  We had several offers on the home that night and will be closing on it in the middle of June. Last... Continue Reading >

Winding River, Needham MA On The Charles River. $1,344,200

The Palmer Group Never Officially On The Market Sold Direct. This charming Royal Barry Wills colonial was being tastefully renovated by one of our builder clients when we were fortunate to find a buyer just prior to completing the project and putting it on the market for the first time. This Needham home underwent an extensive transformation with strategic additions off the rear of the home and up over the existing garage. Renovations included new master bedroom suite, 5th bedroom or game room over garage, all new... Continue Reading >

Mallard Lane, Sharon MA – Negotiation Lead To 75k In Upgrades. Sold for $609,000

The Palmer Group     42 Mallard Lane, Sharon MA. Sold for $609,000. As a referral from one of our past clients we helped this customer sell their starter home in Sharon and purchase this recentely remodeled home.  During the transaction we uncovered some issues with the roof and siding and successfully negotiated with the builder over 75k in upgrades on top of the purchase price including new siding and a roof.  Our customer did not have to pay for the upgrades the money came out of the builders pocket for mistakes that we uncovered while... Continue Reading >

Old Farm Rd, Dover MA – Remodeling Plan Leads To Sale. $615,000

The Palmer Group     26 Old Farm Road, Dover MA. Sold for $615,000. This home was in need of repairs and updates.   The home featured a recently remodeled kitchen and vaulted family room.  Home also included a vaulted master bedroom and bath. We marketed the home with an extensive remodeling plan and sold the home very quickly for $615,000. The selling price far exceeded our customers expectations. In many cases it does not pay to remodel your home before selling.  The new home owners may not like your choices nor give you... Continue Reading >

17 Storey Dr, Lincoln MA. A Wellesley Tear Down Leads To This Home. $1,375,000

The Palmer Group     17 Storey Drive, Lincoln MA. Sold for $1,375,000. We were contacted by this customer as a referral from one of our clients.   They were looking to tear down thier current home in Wellesley and have us help them build a new home on that lot.  They had recent tear downs on both sides of their property and thought they would follow suit.  After an extensive review of their options and pricing to accomplish their goal they decided against building a new home and hired us to sell... Continue Reading >

9 Winchester Ave, Auburn MA 01501 – New Listing.

The Palmer Group List Date 8/15/2013 9 Winchester Avenue, Auburn MA 01501 - $205,000 Style: Cape Rooms: 6 Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 1 full Living Area: 1102 Acres: .3 (13100) Year Built: 1940 This is the one you've been waiting for.  A well built and cared for Cape style home at a great entry to town price. Home has been updated including granite kitchen counters, energy efficient windows, a new roof, and maintenance free vinyl siding.  The home radiates with natural light in every room and includes hardwood floors throughout, good size dining... Continue Reading >