Quincy, MA

To be Held November 29th at 12:30

The City of Quincy will host its annual slate of Christmas events beginning on Friday, November 27th with the Turning on of the Christmas Lights. Santa and his elves will arrive by parachute on November 28th and the 57th Annual Chrismas Parade will be held on Sunday, November 29th at 12:30. All events are free and open to the public.

- Turning on the Christmas Lights - (Friday evening, 11/27, 7:00 PM)
Note: this event will take place in the President Place Galleria (across from City Hall)

- Santa's Arrival by Parachute (3 elves) - (Saturday, 11/28 @ 12:30 PM)
Note: This Event takes place at Pageant Field, One Merrymount Parkway, up the road from Adams Field.

- Parade Day - Sunday, 11/29 (Rain Date Sunday, December 6th) @ 12:30 p.m.

Quincy has been named the # 1 city in Massachusetts for raising children, as reported by the Patriot Ledger.

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Quincy, Massachusetts

Quincy, Massachusetts Homes Sold - Year to Date (10/31/2009)

At the end of October, there were 135 homes on the market with an average list price of $423,823 and a days on market of 98. 59 homes are pending with an average list price of $356,061 The lowest priced home is $174,900 and the highest is at $809,000.

There were 323 homes sold YTD in Quincy MA with an average sales price of $329,726. This reflects a decline of -3.45% for the selling prices. The average days on market for homes sold 92 and a list-to-sell ration of 96%.

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Home Value Update for Quincy MA Through September 2009

According to Zillow.com, the listing prices of single family homes have increased 0.3% in the last 3 months, while listing prices of condos have fallen 3.8%. The current mean listing price of homes for sale on the market in Quincy, MA, is $325,000. Below is a chart of the trend of listing prices of homes for sale in Quincy, MA, in the past year through September 2009:

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