Well, here goes........ My first attempt at "blogging"!
I am happy to report that current market conditions here on the South Shore in Massachusetts seems to have stabilized. In Scituate, we saw up to 225 single family homes on the market last fall, dwindle down to the current 135. The sellers have started to listen and now realize that they need to price effectively if they REALLY want to sell. As I like to say - I am not here to advertise your house, I'm here to sell it. The buyers are returning - the current prices in Scituate have gone back to '04 prices (down 16% overall) - some first time buyers are able to now purchase a small home in the 300's. The arrival of the Commuter Rail last fall has helped us tremendously by highlighting our town. Buyers who first thought of the North Shore are giving the South Shore a new look. We still have quaint villages, our beaches are much more accessible and our school systems are terrific. We seem to be enjoying a "run" on the million dollar homes and homes on the low end. The mid-range inventory is still fairly high, and those are sluggish unless priced very aggressively. The condo market has not done well the past year.
Overall, we are doing well - thank goodness!
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Congratulations on your first post. Keep up the good work and you will be a "Pro" after while.
Howdy Carolyn
On your first post in the AR community!
Keep up the fine writing you have started.
I enjoyed reading about your area.
Hi Carolyn, Congratulations on your first post. VERY!! well done.
It appears your area is running about the same as ours. We have seen some stability also. The high and low end properties are selling and mid range is moving along at a slower pace.
It appears there is much hope for 2008 in the Real Estate market.
Thank you all for your very kind comments..... Will keep reading your blogs and others to learn as best I can how to use AR effectively.
Carolyn
Carolyn, Welcome to Active Rain and Congratulations on your first Blog. You'll find lots of friendly, helpful members here. To get a good start, go to the Home Page of the Newbies Group and read the posts listed on the left sidebar -- they'll help you learn your way around our community. Of course, if you need some personalized help, just post your question in the Newbies Group and someone will stop by to help you. :)
Hi Carolyn and welcome to AR. There are thousands of tips, tools, and tricks of the trade here. Be sure to check them out. Best of luck and see you around.
Hi Carolyn. Welcome to Active Rain and congratulations on posting your first post. Here you are going to learn from the best and creative minds this business has to offer. Now go write some more posts-LOL. Have a great weekend Carolyn.
Hi Carolyn! Welcome to AR. I'm sure you'll be hooked in no time flat!
Good morning Carolyn,
Congratulations on your first post. The topic & content of subsequent post will come much easier. Just read, comment and continue to post. You will be a pro before you know it.
Have a great week.
Congrats Carolyn and Welcome, keep up the good work.
Congratulations on the first blog. Keep on blogging and getting involved with Active Rain.
Carolyn - Welcome to active|rain congratulations on your first post.In my humble opinion you have joined the ranks of the best, the best bloggers, the best blog, the best Realtors.
Congratulations Carolyn! God job. You did it!
Carolyn,
Thank you for sharing......I find it important to know other area's market's...I do get asked.
Congratulations Carolyn on your first blog. Good luck with your future RE career and continue blogging. Stay wet in the Rain.
Good afternoon Carolyn and welcome to Active Rain. Thank you for the quick run down on the local market in Scituate. Quality info. like this will get you the readers you desire.
Congrats on your first blog! I just did mine, it's kinda scary. Good luck!!
Carolyn, first, let me welcome you to ActiveRain. Secondly, thanks for blogging here in the Rain on your first day. And lastly, if there is anything that I can do for you to help your experience here in ActiveRain a better one, please do not hesitate to ask.
Great post! Keep it up!
Carolyn... Congratulations on the first blog.... Just continue to Read, Learn and Blog often.
Welcome to Active Rain. And congratulations on writing your first post.
Great job! Congrats on your first of many to come. Take care and good luck!
You did a great first blog- keep up the good work
Carolyn - Good First Post. I am looking forward to your next. Have a great day.