Leon Lopes

I've been really busy since my last blog. The real estate market has definitely picked up lately with a significant increase in activity on both the buying and selling side of the process. I've picked up some great new listings recently including an oceanfront home priced in the $500's located in Kingston MA, a spacious Colonial w/inground pool priced in the $470's located in the Chiltonville section of Plymouth MA, and a terrific in-home business opportunity priced in the $420's located near downtown Plymouth MA, just to name a few. I've also been working with some great buyers including first time buyers, move up buyers and investors. It's always very rewarding to see people reach their real estate goals, whether they are buying, selling, or both!
As you may have heard, last week Congress passed an expanded real estate tax credit that President Obama signed into law on Friday. Watch this short video by RE/MAX International CEO Margaret Kelly to hear an overview of how this new credit can help both first time home buyers as well as buyers who currently own a home.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3BzAYXCR1A

I look forward to helping any buyer or seller looking for experienced professional full time representation in the Plymouth MA area. Call or email me today!

I can't create a new blog post without an update on Plymouth Rock Studios (Hi Rich!). The past few weeks and months have been really productive for this unbelieveable $500 million dollar project. They've signed a financing deal, received Town Meeting approval for access road alterations, received approvals from the State of Mass on their environmental impact report, and are getting ready to officially complete the purchase of the 240 acres of land that will soon become home to 14 sound stages, a 10 acre backlot, upscale hotel, theater, offices and more. This will be the worlds' first LEED certified green studio campus and will build a technologically advanced infrastructure from the ground up. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a groundbreaking announcement (literally) within the next 45 - 90 days. For more information, visit:

www.plymouthrockstudios.com

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Click the link below to read about the latest approval for Plymouth Rock Studios in Plymouth MA. This is another major step in the process as most everyone in the local area looks forward to a late Summer ground breaking. Though last weeks news of the State of Massachusetts no longer providing $50million in infrastructure loan funding is disappointing, it is hoped that the state will find other opportunities to support this project with public funds as appropriate. The economic boost that a world class movie studio and production facility will have on the local, regional, and state economy is too much to overlook. Isn't it time for Massachusetts to make a wise decision that benefits all of its residents?
Plymouth Planning Board Approves Studio Master Site Plan
I will continue to provide updates as they happen. Stay tuned and be sure to contact me for all of your real estate needs in the "Hollywood East" area.

The future keeps getting brighter for Plymouth Rock Studios, the Town of Plymouth and the State of Massachusetts as the massive Plymouth Rock Studios project receives another major approval from the local Planning Board. Please read the article below from WickedLocalPlymouth.com.

PRS takes another step forward - Plymouth, MA - Wicked Local Plymouth

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The Spring real estate market is heating up in the Plymouth MA area. Buyers that I've been working with are well aware of the Plymouth Rock Studios project and see it as a positive for the area as well as a venture that will result in rising property values in the region. The excitement is building as everyone looks forward to a ground breaking this Summer. For daily video updates, be sure to sign up at www.HollywoodEasttv.com.

April 4, 2009 will be a day to remember for the residents of Plymouth MA. Today, Town Meeting Representatives approved all 4 Articles on the warrant related to the construction of Plymouth Rock Studios. This will allow for the property to be connected by a new road, Rock Studio Drive, to the existing Clark Road as well as approve the creation of Campus Drive, which will connect the Studio property to Plymouth South High and Middle Schools. In addition, Town Meeting also approved road widening and a new roundabout for Clark Road plus adopted new movie studio fire protection standards and national standards for design, installation, inspection and operation of a movie studio complex. Next up, the Plymouth Planning Board opens a public hearing for review of the final site plan for the project on April 13th. If you haven't been following this project, where have you been? Now is the time for you to start paying attention and join in on the excitement as Plymouth Rock Studios moves closer to a projected June start date for the access road and a mid-late Summer on-site ground breaking. Congratulations to PRS on reaching yet another successful milestone!

Well, 2009 is shaping up to be an interesting year in Plymouth. Hopefully, the economic troubles of the Federal and State governments won't put too much of a strain on the town. We'll have to wait and see on that. In the meantime, the next few months will be critical to the Plymouth Rock Studios project. At the January 12th Planning Board meeting, studio proponents updated the Board on the progress they've made with their traffic and access road plans, they received public support from the Director of Public Works, Superintendent of Schools and the Principals of Plymouth South High and Plymouth South Middle Schools, and they outlined the next 90 days as a time of securing financing for the project as well as obtaining necessary permits from the State and the Town. If all of this stays on track, they could actually start construction sometime this Spring. Can't Wait!! They'll be back in front of the Planning Board on February 2nd, so stay tuned.
In the meantime, other major projects in town are moving forward. The A.D. Makepeace development, known as River Run, should start to see some infrastructure development this Spring and hopefully the first phase at Cordage Park will as well. Plus, there are other outstanding new construction choices like beautiful homes at Watercourse Place and oceanfront condos at Lighthouse Point and Robbins Wharf. At Pinehills, a new builder has acquired some land in the Hickorywood neighborhood and will be building cottage style homes. These should be popular, both in style and price point. Also, a new neighborhood will begin to take shape up on the hill adjacent to the Summerhouse. Plus the Avalon apartment neighborhood will grow to almost double the current size. Don't forget to shop at The Market. Everyone loves this store with its fresh meat, vegetables and popular bakery items. By the way, thanks to The Pinehills for hosting the third annual Broker Appreciation Dinner last week. It's nice to be acknowledged and appreciated for introducing Buyers to The Pinehills.
While the local real estate market is still a bit soft, there are some fantastic values out there. Everything from low priced foreclosure homes to new construction values to homes owned by motivated Sellers that are priced right. Add to that the fact that interest rates are at or near historic lows. Why wait? Now really is the best time to buy. As always, I welcome your comments and questions.