About Essex County, MA

The annual Merrimac River Eagle Festival will be held this Saturday in Newburyport, February 11th. What a great opportunity to learn about eagles, see demonstrations and view eagles in their natural habitat!

The event runs from 9-4pm and is presented by The Mass Audobon's Joppa Flats Education Center and the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge in Newburyport. There is no charge to attend.

There will be eagle tours every half hour. Reservations are required. Call 978-462-9998. The tours are one and a half hours in lenght.

At city hall there will be two eagle demonstrations and at Joppa Flats and the Parker River Refuge there will be crafts and games for the kids.

To get a full schedule and more infomation visit www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

In these tough economic times short sales are part of the real estate market. It is a chance for a homeseller to avoid foreclosure. For a home buyer it can be an opportunity to purchase a home at a great value.

Shorts Sales on the Market in the Greater Newburyport Area:

Newburyport 7 Rowley 3 Georgetown 3

Newbury 2 Amesbury 21 Groveland 4

Salisbury 9 Merrimac 4 Ipswich 5

Short Sales Under Agreement in the above towns: 14

Short Sales Sold in 2011 in the above towns: 59

Average Sale Price : Single Famiy Homes $303,639

Average Sale Price: Condo's $152,427

Short Sales on the Market in Essex County: 405

Short Sales Sold in 2011 in Essex County: 471

Here is a snapshot of real estate market for single family homes in ANDOVER, MA for the week of January 30th, 2012. (Source: AltosResearch)

Data provided by ©2011 Altos Research LLC.

The Market Action Index answers the question "How's the Market?" by measuring the current rate of sale versus the amount of the inventory. Index above 30 implies a seller's advantage. Below 30, conditions give the advantage to the buyer.

The Market Action Index has been trending down lately, while inventory and days-on-market are climbing. The trends imply a weakening market.

The market has shown some evidence of slowing recently. Both prices and inventory levels are relatively unchanged in recent weeks. Watch the Market Action Index for changes as it can be a leading indicator for price changes.

SEARCH ALL AVAILABLE ANDOVER HOMES FOR SALE, LIKE I DO!

Here is a snapshot of real estate market for single family homes in NORTH ANDOVER, MA for the week of January 30th, 2012. (Source: AltosResearch)

Data provided by ©2011 Altos Research LLC.

The Market Action Index answers the question "How's the Market?" by measuring the current rate of sale versus the amount of the inventory. Index above 30 implies a seller's advantage. Below 30, conditions give the advantage to the buyer.

Inventory has been lightening lately and the Market Action Index has been trending up. Though days-on-market is increasing, these are mildly positive indications for the market.

The market has shown some evidence of slowing recently. Both prices and inventory levels are relatively unchanged in recent weeks. Watch the Market Action Index for changes as it can be a leading indicator for price changes.

SEARCH ALL AVAILABLE NORTH ANDOVER HOMES FOR SALE, LIKE I DO!

Here is a snapshot of real estate market for single family homes in ANDOVER, MA for the week of January 23rd, 2012. (Source: AltosResearch)

Data provided by ©2011 Altos Research LLC.

The Market Action Index answers the question "How's the Market?" by measuring the current rate of sale versus the amount of the inventory. Index above 30 implies a seller's advantage. Below 30, conditions give the advantage to the buyer.

Inventory has been tightening and days-on-market increasing recently. The Market Action Index has been basically flat, not providing strong indication for market conditions.

The market has shown some evidence of slowing recently. Both prices and inventory levels are relatively unchanged in recent weeks. Watch the Market Action Index for changes as it can be a leading indicator for price changes.

SEARCH ALL AVAILABLE ANDOVER HOMES FOR SALE, LIKE I DO!