Everywhere you turn today, the talk is about a next wave of foreclosures. I wonder whether this is accurate information. When I logically assess these statements and claims in my mind, I cannot understand.
While many Option Arm and adjustable rate mortgages are about to reset, I wonder whether the next wave of foreclosures will be a tsunami or just a few ripples.
How I see it:
Major lenders like JP Morgan Chase, Bank America, Wells Fargo and many more are offering loan modification programs to homeowners who would otherwise lose their homes.
Today vs last year: Home Owners who are behind on their payments are better educated on their options. I believe that short sales will be the dominant force in real estate in 2010. and foreclosures, not nearly as many..here's why:
1. A Judge earlier this year, in Massachusetts ruled that due to improper paperwork two banks improperly foreclosed on two Springfield-area homes; therefore, the title to these properties have been "clouded" or defective. Mortgages were not properly recorded, and sometimes not recorded at all, or recorded well after the date the mortgage was given. Judges have declared this illegal.. the banks sold and resold the mortgages multiple times to other investors. This affected and will continue to affect several homeowners in pre-foreclosure and foreclosure status. We are continuing to see this happen in other states as well. Based on this, I am of the opinion, at least right now, that there will NOT be a so called "glut" of foreclosures, I believe they will exist and come on the market, but not a wave or tsunami, as we saw last year and in first quarter 2009.
A. Another case Landmark National Bank v. Kesler, August 28, 2009 , the Kansas Supreme Court held that a nominee company called MERS has no right or standing to bring an action for foreclosure. MERS is an acronym for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, a private company that registers mortgages electronically and tracks changes in ownership. The significance of the holding is that if MERS has no standing to foreclose, then nobody has standing to foreclose - on 60 million mortgages? That is the number of American mortgages currently reported to be held by MERS. Over half of all new U.S. residential mortgage loans are registered with MERS and recorded in its name. Holdings of the Kansas Supreme Court are not binding on the rest of the country, but they are dicta of which other courts take note; and the reasoning behind the decision is sound. This will halt so many foreclosures, giving homeowners time to consider their options. and yes, the banks will continue to attempt foreclosure.
2. Lenders have to be accountable to their investors and their bottom line. Foreclosures are toxic assets and are cost prohibitive. Lenders do not want real estate, they want their money. Would you want to own a house where you would have to fund an asset manager, real estate agent, repairs, liability insurance and more. The cost of foreclosure on some homes can be greater than what the home is worth!
3.Because of Obama's new Making Homes Affordable program, banks have become kinder and gentler in the way of loan modifications for those who qualify.
4. For homeowners unable to qualify for a loan modification, short sales are the other best alternative. I believe that our inventory will consist of more short sales than foreclosures in 2010.
Lori Lincoln is knowledgeable, experienced and educated in foreclosures and short sales. Not all agents know the process, please call her if you or someone you know needs help. http://LoriLincolnTeam.com
Oh.. boy.. It's that time of year again. How to Deep Clean Your Neglected House Part 1
Even if you aren't selling your home, we all like a clean home right?
As most people do, I work full time, I mean full time.. when you aren't home to "see" the dust bunnies, it's easy to forget.
When you aren't home to notice that you're having a hard time seeing out your windows.. well.. for me and maybe you.. it's time to get things spruced up and spic and span for the Holidays and Winter, and.. I am guilty as charged. Here is my strategy, hope it helps you.
First, set goals attached to a date that you would like to accomplish by. Second, enlist some help. If you don't have help, you can get the job done in small time blocks. How to eat an elephant.. "one bite at a time".
I don't like jobs done half way.. so my list is thorough. Since I've been in my home for awhile, it's time to start thinking of a complete overhaul, a real deep cleaning..start by removing all of the clutter.. rent a dumpster and have a yard sale. You can pay for the dumpster with the proceeds from the yard sale.
Note: (Definition of Clutter- what hasn't been used or looked at in 2 years. Get rid of all things that aren't sentimental.. okay packrats.. I hear you.. you have a lot of sentimental items right? If this is the case, give some of them to family members.. and re-evaluate your position on what is and isn't sentimental.) Just get rid of the junk.. don't leave it to a family member after you pass..give it to them now if you aren't using it.. the best gift we can give our loved ones after we pass is the gift of not having to go through all of our junk.
AFTER you've de-cluttered, start upstairs if you have 2 levels, this helps you work your way down. Most people that I know start downstairs and work their way up, not good.. all of the junk goes with you when you start down and work up. When you start upstairs, all throw-away items will be brought downstairs with you so that you can easy removal.
Wash all of your windows upstairs. Schedule enough time without rushing through.. it shouldn't take more than 10 minutes per window. Then leave the windows open.Don't use window cleaner first. Bring a bucket of soapy water and clean water. Then use window cleaner and newspaper or use vinegar which I believe is better.
Vaccum the mattresses (after you strip the beds. Leave the beds undressed until evening.) The open windows will help "air" out the mattresses.
Then dust and vaccum thoroughly, vaccum under the beds, clean door knobs, woodtrim etc.
Don't forget to vaccum and or wash/dust the heater covers.- (the big dispute on which order to do this in.. doesn't matter as long as it gets done). I prefer to wash rather than dust. I use Murphy's Oil soap 1 part soap, 2 parts water. for all of my wood cleaning and dusting. You can also use it on doors, window sills etc.
Repeat the same steps for downstairs.
For couches and chairs, remove all slip covers. Wash them in cold water, make sure they are washable and will not shrink. vaccum inside every nook and cranny of each chair or couch. For carpet stains, use a scrub brush with 3 part plain cold water 1 part gentle laundry detergent in a spray bottle. ( I once used Oxy-clean on my carpet and it stained my tan carpet white).
For all hard surface floors, forget the swiffer, hands and knees cleaning is best for the deep clean. For wood floors, I love Oil soap. For laminate.. too much water is not good because laminate is a pressed composite material. Damp cleaning in my opinion, is best on laminate. On bathroom and kitchen floors use a disinfectant cleaner.
I am such a bleach addict because it kills everything. If you choose to use chlorine bleach, make sure you have old clothes on and be careful of the fumes. You can also use all fabric bleach, but I am not so sure it will kill germs. Don't ever mix bleach with any other product other than water.
I also like the new Miracle sponges, they are foam like, but really clean up the hard water stains without detergent.
So that's it for tonight.. Happy Cleaning..
Tune in tomorrow for Part 2
Easton Massachusetts- Open House This Saturday 3pm-5pm. Estate House For Sale. 50 Church Street, Easton. This is one of Easton's Best Buys. Did you know that Easton ranks #48 in the country's list of Best Places to Live by CNN, Money Magazine?
Here is a brief descripton: 4 Bedroom Raised Ranch that needs updates and some TLC and worth the investment. All mechanicals and roof are newer. This house is all about location. Situated in over an acre and no back yard neighbors. The lower level is set up to be an in-law. To legally approve the in-law, proper permits are required. This home is listed for 259,000
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Town of Easton is located 30 minutes from Boston, 45 minutes from Cape Cod, and 45 minutes from Providence. The community is approximately 29 square miles in area and has an estimated 2008 population of 23,289
Easton, although primarily a residential community, has experienced rapid and positive growth over the last decade. Recent development includes two major shopping plazas and provides residents with the convenience of shopping at major retailers. There are three supermarkets, easily accessible from any part of Town
Easton citizens have a long history of supporting an excellent school system. The renovation and expansion of the Oliver Ames High School and the Easton Middle School was completed in October, 2008, providing students with modern, state of the art facilities and a show case 1200-seat auditorium. Oliver Ames is a comprehensive high school designed to meet the educational needs of all students and offers a broad range of honors and advanced placement courses. 2008 MCAS scores placed Oliver Ames students in the top 10% in the state in English/language arts and the top 25% in mathematics. The high school has received recognition and awards for its music programs: jazz band, marching band, chamber orchestra, and show choir. There is a tradition of achievement in girls' and boys' sports with many championships over the years. Construction on a new high school stadium began in December, 2008.
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Lori Lincoln is a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty and sells homes in Easton, MA and other homes in Bristol and Plymouth county MA.
So are you tired of hearing about whether the tax credit will be extended? It is always a great time to buy good real estate. Now is just a bit different. I have never seen home prices and interest rates in line with one another. .and the government giving away so much money. Usually it's one or the other, home prices higher, interest rates lower and vice versa.
My first question is who is going to pay for this. Don't get me wrong, the first time home buyer tax credit has helped many buyers and sellers get real estate up an running again..question is.. can we sustain the market without the credit? Should the credit be extended and even include others? Frankly, I have mixed emotions.
On one hand, it scares me.. bet you never thought I would say this.. "Lori the optimist". One cannot help but wonder.. if the credit is extended, that means millions of people are cashing in their credit instead of paying taxes. So who pays for it.?? I believe that would be us? Our country has so much debt now.
On the other hand, if the tax credit isn't extended, will the economy not recover? Will home buyers not be able to buy? After the expiration on Novemeber 30, will the real estate market tank?
Lots to think about. ..
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I love helping sellers move on with their lives. I especially enjoy the challenge fo selling homes that were previously listed with other agents.
About Me:
The oldest of 8 children, I grew up in Rehoboth Massachusetts on a farm. As a result, there was always much to do. My strong work ethic directly related to how I was raised.
My husband Andrew and I have been married for 22 years. We have 3 children.. Andrew , Melissa , and Katey . And 3 grandchildren- Ariana who is 5, Madisyn- 3 months and Caleb-2 months.. We were so blessed this year with these 2 new babies!
We currently reside in Berkley, MA.
Prior to Real Estate, I worked in the Advertising Business as an Account Executive for Comcast Spotlight, Media One, AT&T Broadband,Supercoups, and the Town Crier, A weekly paper owned by the Providence Journal.
My "former life" as and Advertising Executive is an asset to my real estate business, and a spring board to my success in Real Estate.
I chose Real Estate as my career because I knew I could make a difference to those experiencing home selling and buying. See, after buying 8 homes in my life, I, like some people have had not so great experiences with agents in this profession. Not that I claim perfection, but with my business background and training, I knew I could make a difference in the lives of my clients and colleagues...giving people my best professional and caring approach to one of the most life changing decisions they could make.. buying and/or selling their homes.
Let me help you with your next move. You can reach me at 508-878-0917 or email at lorilincoln@kw.com
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Taunton is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, It is the hub of the Greater Taunton Area. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 55,976. I call it the city that seems like a town!
Taunton's nicknames are derived from its history. The nickname Silver City is born of Taunton's industrial past when companies such as F. B. Rogers/International Silver Co. as well as Poole Silver and Reed & Barton produced silver goods throughout the city. Christmas City is still evident each December with Christmas celebrations on the Taunton Green. The name Taunton means "town (or city) on the river."
History
Taunton was founded in 1637 by Elizabeth Pole, and officially incorporated as a town on September 3, 1639. Most of the town's settlers were originally from Taunton, Somerset, England, which led early settlers to name the settlement after that town. At the time of Taunton's incorporation, they explained their choice of name as being, in honor and love to our dear native country... and owning it a great mercy of God to bring us to this place, and settling of us, on lands of our own bought with our money in peace, in the midst of the heathen, for a possession for ourselves and for our posterity after us.Prior to 1640, the Taunton area was called Cohannet.
Mayflower Hill Cemetery
The British founders of Taunton took possession of the land from the native Wampanoags. The Taunton area was the site of battles (on its soil or the surrounding area) during various conflicts, including King Philip's War and the American Revolution. Taunton was re-incorporated as a city on May 11, 1864.
Once a great industrial city, the "Silver City" was home to many silversmithing operations, including the Taunton Silversmiths, Reed & Barton, Poole Silver, and the F.B. Rogers Silver Co./International Silver Co. Various other industries operated throughout the city into the third quarter of the 20th century.
In October 2005, the nearby Whittenton Pond Dam threatened to fail following a week that brought nine inches of rain to the city. Over 2,000 city residents were evacuated and Mayor Robert Nunes issued a State of Emergency. It is estimated that if the dam had failed, the Mill River would have inundated the downtown area with up to six feet of water. In response, Governor Mitt Romney ordered an immediate inspection of high-risk dams throughout the Commonwealth.[
Taunton once included many surrounding towns, including Norton, Easton, Mansfield, Dighton, Raynham, and Berkley. Possession of the latter is still noted by the naming of Taunton Hill in Assonet, which is now North Main Street, a street that heads into Berkley Ma.
Geography
An abstract map of Taunton's watershed
Taunton is located at 
41°54′5″N, 71°5′37″W (41.901491, -71.093628).GR1 According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 124.2 km² (48.0 mi²). 120.7 km² (46.6 mi²) of it is land and 3.5 km² (1.4 mi²) of it (2.81%) is water. This is the second largest city by area in Massachusetts.[citation needed] Only Boston, at 48.42 square miles of land, is larger.
Taunton has one major river, the Taunton River, alongside with its tributaries including the Mill River and the Three Mile River. These rivers are within the Taunton River Watershed.
There are nine designated historic districts within the city:
Municipalities (in grey) that were once part of Taunton
Due to the annexation of towns from the original town of Taunton, the city now is irregularly shaped, with it (along with neighboring Raynham) roughly making a triangle. The city is bordered by Norton to the northwest, Easton to the north, Raynham to the northeast, Lakeville to the east, Berkley and Dighton to the south, and Rehoboth to the west.
City neighborhoods include Clearview Estates, East Taunton, Elliot's Corner, Herring Run Estates, Linden Estates, Matthews Landing, North Taunton, Oakland, Pine Crest Estates, Pine Hill Estates, Wades Corner, Weir Village, Westville, Whittenton, Whittenton Junction, Willis Lake Village and Woodward Estates. Taunton is also home to almost the entirety of the Massasoit State Park in East Taunton, and a large portion of the Hockomock Swamp Wildlife Management Area in North Taunton.
Demographics
Historical Populations YearPop.YearPop. 1790 1900 31,036 1800 1910 34,259 1810 1920 37,137 1820 1930 37,355 1830 1940 37,395 1840 1950 40,109 1850 1960 41,132 1860 1970 43,756 1870 1980 45,001 1880 1990 49,832 1890 2000 55,976
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 55,976 people, 22,045 households, and 14,483 families residing in the city. The population density was 463.7/km² (1,201.1/mi²). There were 22,908 housing units at an average density of 189.8/km² (491.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 91.67% White, 2.74% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.59% from other races, and 2.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.93% of the population.
There are 22,045 households out of which 32.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 13.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.9% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $42,932, and the median income for a family was $52,433. Males had a median income of $36,895 versus $27,686 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,899. About 8.0% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Bristol County Superior Courthouse with the Soper Fountain in the foreground.
The city has a Mayor-Council form of government. Taunton also has a School Committee and many boards and commissions. As the seat of Bristol County, Taunton is home to the county's few administrative offices and several of its courthouses, including the Bristol County Superior Courthouse. The Massachusetts State Police's Troop D (Southeast District), 4th Barracks, patrols Taunton and is located in Middleborough.
Taunton is a part of three separate state representative districts: Third Bristol (entirely located in Taunton), Fifth Bristol (which includes Dighton, Somerset and part of Swansea), and Twelfth Bristol (including all or parts of Freetown, Lakeville, Middleborough and New Bedford). It is a part of the First Plymouth and Bristol state senate district, which also includes the towns of Berkley, Bridgewater, Carver, Dighton, Marion, Middleborough, Raynham and Wareham. On the national level, the town is part of Massachusetts Congressional District 4, which is represented by Barney Frank. The state's senior (Class I) Senator is Edward M. Kennedy, and the state's junior (Class II) Senator, up for re-election in 2008, is John F. Kerry.
Politics
Taunton has been a hotbed area of local, state, and national American politics for centuries. Many famous political or politically-controversial events occurred in Taunton's long history. This town was the first in Colonial America where a women (Elizabeth Pole) was credited with its founding. Robert Treat Paine was a long-time Taunton resident and a signer of the Declaration of Independence and the first Attorney-General of Massachusetts. Part of King Phillip's War was fought on Taunton's limits.
Former U.S. presidents, such as Presidents James K.Polk, William H.Taft, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman, gave campaign speeches in Taunton. The city's former Camp Myles Standish during WWII was a prisoner-of-war camp, a welcoming area for about a million U.S. and Allied soldiers; and a candidate site for the U.N. Headquarters, soon after the military camp closed. Although the city hasn't been as much of a hotbed of politics as it once was, it still continues to be a politically active region of Massachusetts.
Economy
Taunton economy has historically been based on silversmithing and shipbuilding. Reed & Barton produced the 1996 Summer Olympics medals and exclusively-used silverware for the White House. Also, the city produced the anchor for the USS Constitution. The nearby town of Raynham produced the anchor for the Civil War-era ironclad USS Monitor.
Today, the city's economy has many emphases on semiconductor, silicon, and electronics manufacturing. It is home to corporate headquarters of many leading corporations in various industries. Currently, the city is trying to attract biotechnology research companies to its industrial parks.
Education
Education in Taunton ranges from preschool through post-secondary education.
Primary and secondary
Taunton has ten public elementary schools and four public middle schools,[4] which include:
The city also has three Catholic elementary schools and one Catholic middle school:[5]
Taunton has two public high schools (Taunton High School and Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School) and one Catholic high school (Coyle and Cassidy High School).
Higher education
Taunton is home to a satellite campus of Bristol Community College, which meets at Taunton High School. In addition, the city houses career schools such as the RobRoy Academy beauty school.
The city is serviced by a central public library, the Taunton Public Library, which opened in 1903 and has undergone several expansions and renovations since that time. Also of note is the Old Colony Historical Society, which archives the city and region's past.
The Taunton Green is the name of the city square. Early in its history, "The Green" was used as a training ground for militias in the American Revolution. Some say it was also the site of the historic "Liberty & Union"/"Taunton" flag raising in 1774 by the Sons of Liberty, prior to the American Revolution.In the 20th and 21st century, the city square was temporarily transformed during the winter holiday season into a grand display of Christmas lights, scenes, and extravagant events. This is where and how the city earned its unofficial nickname in the surrounding areas as the "Christmas City."
"The Green" continues to provide a centralized location for city-wide Christmas activities, other holidays, events, and parades for the citizens of Taunton. A waterfall can sometimes be found at the center of the Taunton Green, although currently it is used only rarely, possibly to defray maintenance costs.
Always to be seen flapping together in emblematic unison, the "Liberty & Union" flag and the U.S. flag fly side-by-side on the flagpole at the city's center.
Media
Taunton is served by several publications including the Silver City Bulletin, The Taunton Call, Brockton Enterprise, and the Taunton Daily Gazette. Regional papers of importance such as the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, and Providence Journal, are also widely available.
Taunton has local cable television channels which include the Taunton Educational Network (channel 9), Taunton Local Access (channel 15), and Taunton Municipal Network (channel 17). Comcast's Taunton system carries all Providence and Boston stations as well and both markets are available over-the-air. The two radio stations based in Taunton are WPEP 1570 AM and WSNE 93.3 FM, the latter of which primarily serves and has its studios in Providence.
Some of the major Internet providers in Taunton are Comcast, EarthLink, SBC Yahoo! Dial, and Verizon. The Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant (TMLP), Taunton's electric company, is also an Internet service provider for the city and its surrounding towns.
Healthcare and utilities
Taunton is home to the Morton Hospital and Medical Center.
Electricity is provided to residents by the Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant. Municipal water and sewer also service the city.
Transportation
Taunton is the central highway hub of southeastern Massachusetts. Much of the eastern part of the state's major highways intersect and/or runs through the city, especially at its center. US 44, MA 138, and MA 140 intersect at a square at Taunton's center, which is called the Taunton Green. MA 140 is also accessible from the eastern neighborhood of the city, popularly referred to as "East Taunton." Additionally, MA 24 and MA 140 intersect near East Taunton, and it is at that junction that Route 140 ceases to be a 2-lane divided freeway from the south and becomes a smaller state highway to the north. Interstate 495 runs through the northern portion of Taunton, unofficially referred to as "North Taunton", and parallel to Myles Standish Industrial Park, Taunton's main industrial park.
Various smaller routes run through other parts of the city. These include a small portion of MA 104, close to the Taunton-Raynham city limits, and MA 79, close to the Taunton-Berkley-Lakeville (Plymouth County) city-town-county limits. Taunton is the western terminus of MA 104. It merges into US 44 after entering the city.
Several freight rails pass through the city on their way towards Fall River, New Bedford and a link-up with the line in Middleborough. There are plans being worked on to link up parts of this rail with the Stoughton line of the MBTA commuter rail system to Boston. The Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority, or GATRA, provides bus mass transit.
Taunton also has its own municipal airport, serving mostly smaller craft and occasional commuter jets. The nearest airport with national airline service is at T.F. Green Airport in Rhode Island, and the nearest international service is at Logan International Airport in Boston.
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The Assonet River is a major tributary of the Taunton River in southeastern Massachusetts in the United States.
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The Assonet River, northeast of Fall River, Massachusetts
The mouth of the river forms approximately between Winslow Point in Assonet, Massachusetts and Conspiracy Island in Berkley, Massachusetts.
At its mouth, the Assonet River also forms Hathaway Cove in Assonet. From this general location, it flows northeast between Assonet and Berkley, eventually forming Shepherd's Cove in Assonet on its eastern side. From here, the river turns more northward and forms the beautiful Assonet Bay, a large inland body of water. Assonet Bay branches in several directions:
From this point, the river runs under Route 24 and into Assonet Village, where it becomes much narrower and runs through the center of the Village. This portion of the river essentially stops west of Mill Street in Assonet, where a dam has created a waterfall. On top of the dam, the river continues to parallel Mill Street until Forge Road, where another dam divides the river. This dam forms Forge Pond. On the northwest of Forge Pond is Quaker Brook. To the northeast, the Assonet River continues until the tri-border of Assonet, Berkley, and Lakeville. At this point, it becomes Cedar Swamp River.
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The Assonet River is a major river of southeastern Massachusetts, along with the Taunton River. Throughout the history of colonial and early America, the river provided the necessary power for gristmills and sawmills, and later the Crystal Springs Bleachery. It provided for a minor port, and is also a prime location for herring runs.
During the 18th century, the river played a part in the American Revolutionary War. British ships travelled both it and the Taunton River when fighting in the colonies. Such attacks led to the Battle of Freetown, as well as the burning of river-centered village centers.
During the 19th century, fishing and cargo ships regularly used the Assonet River to reach their home port of Assonet, Massachusetts. From these ports on Water Street and South Main Street were delivered products such as food, dairy, lobster, fish, lumber, and for a span of time guns. The N. R. Davis Gun Factory, located on Water Street adjacent to the river, supplied many weapons to forces in the Civil War.
USGS aerial photo of the Assonet River, Assonet Bay, and Assonet Bay Shores.
In the 20th century, the river continued to see its share of action, but only briefly. The last ship to sail from Assonet set out in 1902. Small bootlegging operations used the river sporadically. The Green Dragon Tavern was torn down in the 1930s, and the Town of Freetown constructed its bandstand on the riverside site, providing a wonderful greenspace. The gun factory burned in 1925, and the bleachery followed suit in 1955, essentially bringing the commercial life of the river to a close.
Assonet Bay Shores, a former summer community, is a peninsula formed by Assonet Bay, Payne Cove, and Shepherd's Cove. It was first settled early in Assonet's history, with this major development following in the early 1960s. Across Shepherd's Cove is an abundance of higher-end homes, proving that the river has found new life as a beautiful backdrop for rural life.
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Thank you for selling our home so quickly! You had our home under agreement in 60 days! On Winthrop Street! We took a while to close, but nevertheless, You SOLD OUR HOUSE ON WINTHROP STREET!!! What a challenge! You did an awesome job holding everything together. Right there by our sides at all times.
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Thank you for saving us a lot of grief, if we sold it ourselves, we would have given it away.
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Assonet
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