Arlington, MA

Arlington, Massachusetts Real Estate and Homes for Sale - All MLS Listings

The Arlington MA real estate and home buying process can be complicated and you will benefit from the guidance of industry professionals. A real estate buyer's agent, mortgage lender and an attorney are the primary advisers in the purchase of property. If you are a first-time home buyer or an existing owner, you may qualify for a tax credit and could be eligible for special financing programs.

Start your search be determining your price range, housing needs and lifestyle you desire. Arlington MA real estate will assist you in finding the right property to meet your needs from local area homes for sale, foreclosed listings (bank-owned), land, condominiums, all through the MA Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Request relocation, school and demographic information. Visit Arlington MA foreclosures for a list of foreclosed and bank owned property.

The Massachusetts home search is easy with "quick search" options to search for MA real estate. Let us assist you in finding the property that meets your needs. You may also visit Arlington MA MLS homes for sale to access the Massachusetts MLS system. Search Arlington MA condominiums for sale at MA condo.

Visit Arlington MA Homes for Sale - MLS Listings for a map base search for all listings.

Massachusetts Foreclosures and Bank Owned Homes - Register to receive MA foreclosure (bank-owned) listings and short sale opportunities.

MA Home Search Service- Home search is a web-based real estate software tool (MLSpulse) that keeps you continually informed of your local real estate market. Virtual Homes real estate provides access to real estate, relocation and town information in New England states. Visit MA real estate, New Hampshire real estate, NH MLS map search and NH foreclosures for search tools in New Hampshire.

Virtual Homes real estate agents will provide market data, buyer agency and relocation services for all Arlington, MA real estate and homes for sale. Call 1-800-856-2479 for information.

With the heating season quickly approaching, I thought it would be a good time to pass along some energy-saving tips to help you both indoors and out. Not only can you reduce your energy bill, but you can reduce your carbon footprint by following some simple, easy steps:

• Energy Star Lighting - Energy Star labeled light bulbs and fixtures are very energy efficient without sacrificing performance or design. Special promotions and rebates are also available at many home improvement and other select stores. You can also visit the Energy Star web site for more information or call 877-378-2748 for more details.
• Energy Star Refrigerator Rebate - if you're a Massachusetts resident, NSTAR is offering a $50 mail-in rebate toward the purchase of an Energy Star-qualified refrigerator. For more info on this program, visit the website listed above or call 877-ESTAR-4U.
• Cool Smart Central Air Conditioning - Now might be a good time to think of having central A/C installed (demand is very low right now!). Did you know that a properly installed Energy Star central air conditioning unit can save you up to 20% on your cooling costs? Think of it as investing for savings next summer! Again, for Massachusetts residents, NSTAR is offering a mail-in rebate of up to $600 for the purchase and installation of high efficiency central air conditioning units. Visit www.mycoolsmart.com or call 800-473-1105 for more information on this program.
• SmartStrips - Did you know many electrical appliances continue to draw electricity, even when not in active use? SmartStrips power strips sense when the power button turns off TVs and computers and will also automatically cut the power to other devices, such as printers, faxes, and stereo equipment. Neat, huh? Visit www.myenergystar.com for information on instant rebates available toward the purchase of SmartStrips.

These programs are designed to help you reduce your electric bill and help the environment at the same time. Why not give them a try? Visit my web site at Cyber Green Realty.com for more information or check out the following useful links:

• Green Life, Start a Green Living Now: A Green Living
• Massachusetts Solar Power and Solar Energy Rebates: SolarPowerRocks.com
• U.S. Department of Energy: Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency

Week Ending 9/10/09

The average price per square foot for Arlington MA was $283, a decrease of 12% compared to the same time last year. The average sales price for homes, condos, and multi-families in Arlington MA for the period 8/10/09 to 9/10/09 was $411,196 based on 96 home sales. Compared to the same period one year ago, the average home sales price decreased 17%, or $85,260, but the number of home sales increased 71%.

There are currently 41 resale and new homes in Arlington MA (not including bank-owned or pre-foreclosure properties). The average listing price for single family homes for sale in Arlington MA was $589,342 for the week ending Sep 10. The average listing price for condos for sale in Arlington MA was $380,938 and for multi-familes it was $557,770 for the same period.

There are currently a total of 108 total properties for sale in Arlington MA (including bank-owned and pre-foreclosure listings), with 52 Single Family homes, 44 Condos, and 12 Multi-family homes currently listed.

If you’ve been on the fence about buying property in Arlington MA, now is a great time to make your move. Prices are lower than last year but the inventory is also lower, which will start to drive prices up. Get in now before it’s too late!

-TMC

Today I sharpened my pencil and did some number crunching on current market conditions in Arlington. Although there are some real estate markets that have felt a major impact from the current recession, Arlington Massachusetts isn’t one of them.

Arlington Real Estate Statistics as of September 2009

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In these swiftly changing times, it's hard to look at one month's worth of data and try to predict what's coming next. But if we look at three month's worth of data, usually considered a "trend," we begin to get a more clear picture of the direction of the market.

Here's what's happened with Single Family and Condo units in Arlington, MA from April 2009 through July 2009:

• Total April Sales (in units): 27
• Total July Sales (in units): 72

• Avg. Days on Market in April: 77
• Avg. Days on Market in July: 43

• Avg. Sales price, April: $441,992
• Avg. Sales price, July: $451,813

• Sales Price/List Price Ratio, April: 98%
• Sales Price/List Price Ratio, July: 99%

So what does this tell us? In short - the Arlington market is making a rebound. As you can sell, total number of sales increased 167% over the April to July period, while the average days on market fell by 56%. The average sales price increased by an overall 2% in the same period, while the SP:LP ratio increased to 99%, meaning the listing prices of homes are almost spot-on with market demand - so there's not much wiggle room for negotiating your price.

In short - NOW is a great time to buy while rates are still at historical lows, inventory is getting tighter and prices are starting to rebound.

So jump on in - the water's fine!

-TMC