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Ashland Massachusetts Real Estate Market Report October 2009

In October of 2009 there were 12 homes that closed within the month for Ashland MA. This is an decrease of 1 units as there were 13 homes that closed in October of 2008.

The Average list price for the homes that closed in October of 2008 was $458,532

The Average list price for the homes that closed in October of 2009 was $368,037

The Average sale price for the homes that closed in October of 2008 was $437,808

The Average sale price for the homes that closed in October of 2009 was $355,250

The Average Market time for the homes that closed in October of 2008 was 131 days.

The Average Market time for the homes that closed in October of 2009 was 62 days.

6 homes went under agreement in Ashland Massachusetts in the month of October. The average list price of the homes that went under agreement was $245,800. The average time on the market for these Ashland homes were 186 days.

Through October in Ashland there have been 101 homes sold. There were 106 homes sold last year through this same time period.

January - December 2008 Market Statistics for Ashland Massachusetts

In Ashland MA for the period of January to December of 2007 there were 131 properties sold.

In Ashland MA for the period of January to December 2008 there were 118 properties sold.

In Ashland MA for the period of January to December in 2007 the average list price was $488,633 the average sale price was $435,250 and the average market time was 119 days.

In Ashland MA for the period of January to December in 2008 the average list price was $430,229 the average sale price was $415,211 and the average time on the market was 112 days.

** The above statistics are for single family homes only and do not include condo's or Multi-family homes in Ashland MA.

In comparing year over year longer term data for Ashland MA, it appears that there is still a downward trend in the average sale price for homes. The average days on the market for the homes that have closed year to date have gone down in Ashland which is not typical of most Metrowest towns. Ashland sales volume is not down that much either.

These statistics are contrary to many of the towns in Metrowest MA. Ashland has not taken as drastic a hit as some of the surrounding towns.

Click here to see previous Ashland Real Estate Market Reports.

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Selling a home in Ashland Massachusetts or other Metrowest town is heavily dependant on pricing your home properly and picking an agent that will create an "online market presence" for your home. As a home seller, you need to be aware that the market in Ashland and many other Metrowest communities has changed over the last three and a half years. We are no longer in a seller's market. When selling a home in Ashland Massachusetts, it pays to have a pro in your corner representing you.

Here are some Real Estate interview questions to ask when interviewing your agent, that will help you determine if you are hiring a top producer or not!

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About the Author: The above Ashland Massachusetts market report was provided by Bill Gassett, a Nationally recognized leader in his field. Bill can be reached via email at billgassett@remaxexec.com or by phone at 508-435-5356. Bill has helped people move in and out of Ashland MA and other Metrowest towns for the last 23+ Years.

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I service the following towns in Metrowest MA: Hopkinton, Milford, Upton, Southboro, Westboro, Ashland, Holliston, Mendon, Hopedale, Medway, Grafton, Northbridge, Uxbridge, and Framingham MA.

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Changes to the Homebuyer Tax Credit Law Both sides of congress have passed the bill extending and expanding the home buyer tax credit. click on the link to see the basics in a nutshell. This new version has a component giving a credit to current homweowners who sell and buy. This should stimulate the economy even further as every time a home is bought and sold, repairs are made, appliances bought, painters, plumbers landscapers employed.

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Last week the Senate voted to extend the first time buyer tax credit. Today the bill passed Congress. It is expected that President Obama will sign the bill in the next day or so.

The new bill will extend the $8,000 1st time buyer tax credit to include all properties under agreement by April 30th as long as they close by July 1st 2010. The income limits have been expanded as well. Single people can now make up to $125,000 while married couples can earn up to $225,000 and still take advantage of the tax credit.

This time there is also a provision for move up buyers. If you have been in your house for at least 5 years, you can sell your present primary residence, purchase a new house and receive a tax credit of $6,500.

Here’s a comparison chart showing the difference between the current 1st Time Buyer Tax Credit rules and the new regulation.

Holliston Massachusetts Real Estate Market Report October 2009

In October of 2009 there were 6 homes that closed within the month for Holliston Massachusetts. This is a decrease of 6 units as there were 12 homes that closed in October of 2008.

The Average list price for the homes that closed in Holliston for October of 2008 was $403,775

The Average list price for the homes that closed in Holliston for October of 2009 was $381,717

The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Holliston for October of 2008 was $381,104

The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Holliston for October of 2009 was $361,500

The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Holliston in October of 2008 was 99 days.

The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Holliston October of 2009 was 140 days.

8 homes went under agreement in Holliston Massachusetts in the month of October. The average list price of the homes that went under agreement was $483,438 The average time on the market for these Holliston homes were 141 days.

Through October there have been 100 homes sold in Holliston. At the same point in time last year there were 97 homes sold.

January - December 2008 Market Statistics for Holliston Massachusetts

In Holliston MA for the period of January to December of 2007 there were 171 properties sold.

In Holliston MA for the period of January to December 2008 there were 103 properties sold.

In Holliston MA for the period of January to December in 2007 the average list price was $473,871 the average sale price was $448,725 and the average market time was 192 days.

In Holliston MA for the period of January to December in 2008 the average list price was $415,954 the average sale price was $399,437 and the average time on the market was 108 days.

** The above statistics are for single family homes only and do not include condo's or Multi-family homes in Holliston MA.

In comparing year over year longer term data for Holliston Massachusetts, it appears that there is still a downward trend in the average sale price for homes. There was a decrease in the days on the market for the same period in Holliston MA. Unfortunately, there was also a substantial decrease in the number of properties sold in the January to December time frame in Holliston MA.

These statistics are similar to many of the towns in Metrowest MA and represent the on going weakness in the market as compared to previous years. It does look like the Holliston market has started to stabilize and we may be getting closer to the Real Estate bottom.

Click here for previous Real Estate Market Reports for Holliston MA.

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Selling a home in Holliston Massachusetts or other Metrowest town is heavily dependant on pricing your home properly and picking an agent that will create an "online market presence" for your home. As a home seller, you need to be aware that the market in Holliston and many other Metrowest communities has changed over the last three and a half years. We are no longer in a seller's market. When selling a home in Holliston Massachusetts, it pays to have a pro in your corner representing you.

When selling a home in Holliston MA, it pays to have a pro in your corner representing you. Here are some Real Estate interview questions to ask when interviewing your agent, that will help you determine if you are hiring a top producer or not!

** 85% of all buyers are finding their homes on the Internet. See where I advertise on-line to create a dominant online presence for my clients Holliston MA Real Estate marketing **

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About the author: The Holliston Massachusetts Real Estate market report was provided by Bill Gassett, a Nationally recognized leader in his field. Bill can be reached via email at billgassett@remaxexec.com or by phone at 508-435-5356. Bill has helped people move in and out of Holliston MA and other Metrowest towns for the last 23+ Years.

Thinking of selling your home? I have a passion for Real Estate and love to share my marketing expertise!

For Massachusetts and Holliston MA Real Estate and homes see Holliston MA Real Estate. Want to have MLS access to beat other buyers to your dream home? Sign up with no obligation at my MLS Property Finder Site.

I service the following towns in Metrowest MA: Hopkinton, Milford, Upton, Southboro, Westboro, Ashland, Holliston, Mendon, Hopedale, Medway, Grafton, Northbridge, Uxbridge, and Framingham MA.

Click here to view Bill Gassett's Real Estate profile.

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There are currently 57 single family homes on the market today with an average list price of $448,228 with an average days on market of 202 days. There are currently 22 single family homes under contract to close with an average list price of $348,150 with an averages days on market of 129 days. More importantly are the closed transactions. In the last 90 days, there have been 46 single family sales with an average list price of $378,070; an average sale price of $361,551 with an average days on market of 124 days. The lowest sale price was $219,900 and the highest sale price was $649,000. This data demonstrates that real estate is still selling in Wilmington. Offering the correct price, terms and conditions will result in a sale!

Carol McDonald

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