About Needham's Dover

Local House Sellers Are A Stingy Bunch

http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/needham/2011/04/local_house_sellers_are_unlike.html

Boston Blobe Article link above.

Wow did this article hit the nail on the head. The homes are moving because the smart homeowner is re-positioning their home in the market. They are willing to make a dramatic price reduction because they want their home sold.

These homeowners are forward thinkers. These homeowners are taking the long view of the market. They have a smart real estate agent who is giving the very best advice to market their home and what is the most important marketing tool we have to sell their home? *THE PRICE*

Back in one of the presidential elections there was a powerful statement made, "It is the economy Stupid." Well the powerful statement is "It's the Price Stupid."

The smart sellers today knows because their realtor has told them that their price adjustment needs to be dramitic to make the buyer take action. The longer their home sits on the market the lower it will sell for. So why not move to accelorate the sale by a re-positioning in market?

In this article from the Boston Globe they refer to the sellers as a particularly stingy bunch! Does any of this resonate with anyone?

NE Colonial in Dover, Norfolk County, MA 1st Open House For Sale $999,000

Come join me on February 13, 2011

For the First Open House @

18 Pine St., Dover, MA

Between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM

RSVP

Nicely setback from the road in a pretty setting

yet close to Dover Center

Gracious home in quintessential Dover, MA

Driveway is 350 feet long

Links My Site Photo Gallery Front view Foyer, Staircase Front Hall Living Room L Living Room R Dining room Kitchen 1 Kitchen & Dining Area Kitchen Desk Office or Master Suite Off/Mstr sitting room Family room Master Bedroom 2nd flr Master bedroom v2 Master Bedroom v3 Cedar Closet in Master Jacuzzi Master bedroom 2nd floor stairs Laundry and full bath Bedroom #1 Bedroom #2 Bedroom #3 Bedroom 3v2 9 Heating Zones Front of property Description FIRST OPEN HOUSE 2/13 1:00 - 3:00 Stunning New England Colonial with 10 rooms including 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths setback and sited on 1.23 acres in picturesque Dover, Massachusetts. The marble entry opens to a large fireplaced living room and a wide hallway. To the right is the dining room which leads to the updated kitchen with granite, updated appliances and sunfilled eating area, custom built cherry cabinetry, a built in desk, and wine storage. From the kitchen you enter the family room with a fireplace and wood pellet stove. There is an option for a first floor master suite or office suite with full bath, jacuzzi, shower, separate entrance. The second floor includes another master suite with cedar closet wall, cathedral ceilings, 2 skylights and another fireplace. There are 3 additional bedrooms on the second floor with a walk up attic over the main house and an attic over the 3-car garage that could be finished off but provides lots of storage. There is extensive insulation and energy saving with 9 zones of heat and 2 cooling units. All 3 fireplaces are Rumford brand. Features Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 3.5 Parking Spaces: 10 Year Built: 1991 Lot Size: 1.23 acres Garage Size: 3 School District: Chickering Square Footage: 4146 Agent Name: Pat Baker Broker: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage MLS #: 71183760 Location 18 Pine Street Dover MA 02030 Powered by vFlyer.com vFlyer Id: 4069804

Beautiful Autumn Needham, MA Norfolk County 02492

Took an afternoon ride through Needham, MA 02492, and took some fun autumn pictures. The brilliance of the autumn colors are not even truly seen here but I did my best.

Central Avenue, Needham, MA 02492 near the Dover, MA line

By the waterfall near Red Wing Bay in Needham, MA 02492 at the Dover line

Near Walker beyond Red Wing Bay, Needham, MA 02492

Dover/Needham, MA line beyond the waterfall at Red Wing Bay

I have been highlighting a local business and this week I am featuring "Beverages to Go." On Tuesdays there is always a wine tasting and I wanted to get the word out on that. I have had Tammy Lamenzo do wine and cheese parties for me around at a property or as part of another event. She is always a delight and everyone, of course, enjoys the event. I personally can highly recommend Tammy and Beverages to Go." I have never been anything but delighted with the service whether I personally go there or Tammy comes to me and my event.

Here is there website and the upcoming Wine Tasting this Tuesday.

“Tuesday Tastings with Tammy”

We are delighted to welcome to Ken Brown to our weekly tasting next Tuesday, March 17th from 5-7pm. Yes, we know it is Saint Patrick's day, so when you come in for your beer, you will have a chance to meet Ken. He is from Ken Brown Wines, a small family winery focusing on Pinot Noir from Santa Rita Hills. Ken produces small lots from some of the region's most highly acclaimed vineyards, including Cargasacchi, Clos Pepe and the historic Sanford & Benedict Vineyard. Check out his website at www.kenbrownwines.com Join Tammy and Jane at Higgins Wine & Spirits Tuesday evenings to taste and learn about wine in a relaxed environment. This is great chance to learn where the wines come from, how to differentiate varietals, what foods to serve with them, and what makes them special. Always free of charge and always low-key. Attend by yourself, with a friend, or make it a night out with a group. 5-7pm every Tuesday evening. Ken Brown, Nielson Vineyard Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley, CA 2007 100% Nielson Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley. This Chardonnay is silky and elegant with fresh aromas of gala apple, lemon blossom and honeysuckle, which will gradually evolve into aromas of honey, pear and hazelnut as the wine develops. A rich mouth feel and opulent mid-palate are beautifully balanced by bright natural acidity, a trademark of Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay. The wine culminates in a silky, seamless finish. Our Price: $39.99 Ken Brown, Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County, CA 2006 This wine offers lush fruit aromas on the nose and velvety richness on the palate. Fragrances of sweet, dark cherry are accented by a touch of cinnamon and mocha. An opulent mid-palate features dark cherry flavors and subtle smokiness from well-integrated French oak expression. The wine finishes rich and elegant with a soft touch of tannins. Our Price: $36.99 Ken Brown, Clos Pepe Vineyard, Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills, CA 2006 This Pinot Noir was crafted with a very gentle approach to winemaking, resulting in a wine that is truly reflective of the vintage. Rich aromas of dark cherry, plum and fresh earth combine with hints of French oak instilled spice and a characteristic touch of minerality. The flavors, including hints of plum and currant, are enveloped in a silky mid-palate, which culminates in a long, elegant finish. The wine's alluring perfume, rich, mid-body structure and elegantly balanced tannins suggest excellent development of flavor and complexity with additional cellaring. Our Price: $55.99 Ken Brown, Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills, CA 2005 This Pinot Noir displays remarkable purity of expression evident in both the aromas and flavors. Lush aromas of blackberry, boysenberry and brown spice are complemented by a rich earthtone complexity and a touch of minerality. Bright flavors, including hints of wild blackberry and vanilla bean, are supported by a plush texture and a thread of rich tannins. Additional cellaring will be rewarded with enhanced flavor development and complexity in the wine. Our Price: $55.99 Ken Brown, Bien Nacido Vineyard, Syrah Santa Maria Valley, CA 2004 This wine combines aromas of blackberry, dark plum, blueberry and black pepper with a background of smoked meat and French oak instilled spice. The flavors are remarkably extracted with dark fruit components and hints of anise and spice. Firm tannins are softened by a rich, lush mid-palate texture that leads to a round, lingering finish. Our Price: $39.99

	Planning a Celebration? Let us help you make your celebration easier! Call Tammy @ 508-785-2552 for Beverage Catering Call Peter @ 508-785-1843 for Food Catering Call Starr @ 508-429-1060 for bartenders or servers.

	Store Hours Monday–Saturday 9:00am–8:30pm Sunday 12:00pm–6:00pm Higgins Wine & Spirits/Beveragestogo 16 Springdale Avenue Dover, MA 02030

Top line labels, bottom line prices At beveragestogo, we price our cases of beer and wine as close to wholesale as possible. Whether you need cases of beer and wine for a party or a domestic, imported or microbrew keg for a summer outing, we've got what you need - labels that range from the expected to the exotic at extraordinary prices. And delivery is free, the best price of all. Plus we typically deliver within two business days.Your delivery can arrive at room temperature or cold and frosty. A taste of success Everyone knows good decision-making is the key to any business. So why not practice your decision-making at your own wine tasting? We'll send our wine connoisseur with everything from classic labels to out-of-the-ordinary. We do all the work, you'll have all the fun. A vintage gift What better way to impress a client or someone special with your good taste than sending them a bottle of wine? Order a gift case and we'll enclose gift bags and cards. Give them out all at once or keep them close at hand and whenever special occasions arise, you'll be prepared.

Ph. 508-785-2552 | Fax 508-785-0880
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Pat Baker, Realtor(R), ABR (R), GREEN(R)
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
1 Chapel Street, Needham, MA 02492
(C) 671-435-3471 (O) 781-444-7400 (V&F) 781-446-8697
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Needham Area Market Report 2008

I am comparing the single family sales for 2008 to those of 2007 and the inventory is so low. At this point there are 67 single family homes on the market and some of those are Active with a flag for essentially they are under agreement.

There were less homes sold in 2008 but the median price increased by 5%

The average price increased by 5%

2008 -266 Single Family Homes Sold

2007-373 Single Family Homes sold

Notice the concentration of sold properties between $500K and $599K,between $600K and $699K and $1Million and $1,499,999.

Sold Listings 2008

Pat Baker, Broker Associate | Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage |1 Chapel St., Needham, MA 02492 | 781.444.7400 | C: 617.435.3471 | VM 781-446-8697 E: Pat.Baker@NEMoves.com -www.budurl.com/patbakerRE Needham, Wellesley, & Dover.