Kathryn Acciari - CDPE - REALTOR® - Sturbridge Massachusetts Real Estate

Light the Night with Luminaria - Sturbridge, MA

Light the Night and Believe in the Beauty of Community

It is time to celebrate the wonderful community of Sturbridge, MA. As such, the Tantasqua Jr. High Student Council and Rachel's Challenge are offering luminary kits for sale in an effort to bind the community throughout the holidays.

Purchase a kit, or several, and light your home's walkway throughout the holiday season. Imagine how beautiful our town will look if each home is lit with luminaries.

The luminary kits are $5 per kit and contain supplies to make six luminaries. Kits may be purchased at McKnuck's, Brier Patch Designs, The Seraph, and Stop and Shop.

All proceeds from the sale of the luminary kits benefit the Tantasqua Jr. High Student Council and Rachel's Challenge. For more information about Light the Night, contact wonglasjw@aol.com

For more information on holiday events and fundraisers, go to AskMeAboutSturbridge.com

Happy Holidays!

Rocket Launch in Sturbridge, MA

Excitement at Westville Lake Recreation Area, Sturbridge, Massachusetts. My son, who is working on a merit badge for Boy Scouts, had three successful launches of his pre-built rocket. The first launch he used a B engine, and the second and third launch he used C engines. The third launch went so far out of range, the rocket was lost to the lake.

We had a great time and plenty of supportive spectators at the park. It was a fun way to end a beautiful November weekend in New England.

Ask Me About Sturbridge - C'mon, Ask Me!

My name is Kathryn Acciari, and I am a resident of Sturbridge, MA.  I'm also a REALTOR and dance instructor here  I meet a lot of people and hear tons of news about what is going on around town.

In the past year, it had occurred to me that there really was no central site where residents, and visitors, could go to find out what was happening in Sturbridge.  So I spent a couple of months working through designs and learning how to build a web site.  By mid-2009, AskMeAboutSturbridge.com was up and running.

What type of information is on AskMeAboutSturbridge.com?  Here is a sampling:

Restaurants - from casual to gourmet, Sturbridge offers a variety of dining options

Recreation - Sturbridge's natural landscape provides many opportunities for outdoor fun

Sports - adults and kids will find plenty of ways to stay active in Sturbridge

Waterways - canoeing, fishing, swimming, boating are all possibilities on the numerous lakes and rivers that run through Sturbridge

Events - concerts, theater, live music, business meetings...this is the place you should come if you want to know what is happening in Sturbridge on any given day

Shops - Sturbridge is home to dozens of unusual small shops

History - the site of Old Sturbridge Village will inform and entertain you as you learn about life in Colonial times

Arts - did you know that Sturbridge has dance, theater, music, and many talented artists and craftsmen?

What do you want to know about Sturbridge?  Come on over to AskMeAboutSturbridge.com.  If you can't find the answer, send me an email and I will help you find it.

Tick Alert in Central Massachusetts

This past weekend, after spending time in the woods and cleaning up the yard, both my husband and son found ticks on themselves. These little bugs carry and transmit Lyme Disease, which can cause severe neurological damage if not treated. If you find a tick on your body, contact your physician. Often, a person with a tick bite can be treated with a prophylactic course of antibiotic to prevent the development of Lyme Disease.

Ticks love wet leaves. So if you are out in the woods the next couple of weeks, please be sure to use a bug repellent, and check perform a thorough body check when you come inside.

Please contact your physician for exact medical advice on dealing with tick bites.

Oxford MA Market Report: 3rd Quarter 2009

This report provides a snapshot of the real estate market in Oxford MA, from July 1 to September 30, 2009.

From this time period, 27 single family homes were sold in Oxford. The average sale price was $215,110 and the average time on market was 120 days (four months). Currently, there are 59 single family homes on the market, and 13 under contract. This represents about six months' worth of inventory available in Oxford - a positive sign.

For condo sales in the 3rd quarter of 2009, 7 units sold. The average sale price was $132,744 and the average market time was 101 days. With 21 condos currently on the market, and 3 under contract, we still have about 9 months' inventory of condominiums in Oxford. A slow market where condos are concerned.

Would you like more detailed information on the real estate market in Oxford, MA? Please contact me - I would be happy to provide a more in-depth look.

Yours in real estate,