Millis, MA

Here in northern New England, today will be a long Monday! It's amazing how the outcome of a football game can change one's mood so drastically. I've been thinking about this day for a week now. Today, I have appointments with sellers and buyers and I have been pondering how the outcome of the Superbowl would affect their mood and ultimately our appointment. There are some serious Patriots fans up here and it’s not pretty in Boston after a loss such as we saw last night!

My approach will be to not mention the dreadful outcome and hope the client either a) isn't a football fan (slim chance of that being the case!), or b) is a Giants Fan, in which case I'd rather not know for fear that it would change MY mood.

Well, off to the appointments....Spring Training is just around the corner!

You know the feeling you have in the pit of your stomach when you see one of your previous listings, that didn't sell, come back on market at a much reduced price? It doesn't happen often, but I'm really perplexed when it does because my first thought is....Gee, I could have sold it for that price!

Honestly, I can understand the Seller's desire to pick a fresh agent to sell since they weren't successful before. But to reduce by 20 or 30 thousand dollars and re-list with another random agent is hard for me to understand. Especially since we had the conversation about the need to reduce in order to get more activity, etc. I'm sure most of you know what I'm talking about. So the Seller decides they can't or won't reduce and the listing goes off the market. Then, the house pops back on the market, re-listed at a much reduced price.

It kind of leaves me scratching my head….thinking, well, at that price, time to find a buyer!

Millis Middle School Wins Contest and receives $100,000 grant from Target Corporation.

Here is a great testimony to the Small Town/Big Family motto that the town of Millis is proud to boast!

Yesterday Target Corporation announced that Millis Middle School was one of 50 recipients from across the country to receive a$100,000 grant. From Nov. 25, 2011, through Jan. 4, 2012, viewers of The Ellen DeGeneres Show were invited to submit - via email - the name of a school, along with a compelling story explaining why they felt their designated school should receive a grant from Target. Based on the submission from Amy, a clerk in the Middle School, we were the sole school in Massachusetts chosen to receive this amazing grant. Amy is a Millis graduate, and a mother of 3 children currently in the school district. She has seen first hand the important role that the teacher's play in the lives of the children of Millis. Said Amy, "Everyday I am inspired by the dedication and hard work of our teachers, and the kids are just awesome. I just knew how much a $100,000 Target grant could help our students and teachers be successful in the classroom." The $5 million donations from Target to local K-12 schools across the country is part of the company's commitment to education, which includes plans to reach $1 billion in giving for education by the end of 2015. We are so honored to have been chosed to receive this grant from Target. The learning experience of each student in the middle school will be enhanced by this generous award. Thanks to Target Corporation, The Ellen DeGeneres Show and, of course, Amy!

If you'd like to be a part of this wonderful community, give Robin Spangenberg a call at 508.277.4144.

After many years affiliated with Re/Max, I've made a change! I'm proud to now be affliated with Northeast Signature Properties in Millis, Massachusetts, the #1 listing office in Millis!

The Northeast Signature Properties' Realtors are professional, ethical and are strong competitors in the market. We are located at 1352 Main Street, Millis and would love to have you stop in to say hello. Please ask about out new "Homes for Heroes" program as we are an exclusive provider in the Metrowest area including Millis, Medway, and several surrounding towns. The "Homes for Heroes" program is our way of giving back to the heroes in our communities and we are thrilled to be the exclusive provider for these Heroes!

Looking forward to a wonderful 2012 with Northeast Signature Properties, Millis, Ma!