For residents of Natick, the town's proximity to Boston, and many of the tony western suburbs, makes it a prime location and top pick...
The Boston Globe summarizes the TOP PLACES TO LIVE, in its recent issue of Globe Magazine. And as many of us who live here know, Natick is a super place for a number of reasons:
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Though single-family home prices declined since the peak of the market, the town’s real estate picture is looking brighter, says John Prescott, a vice president with Century 21 Commonwealth in Wellesley and a Natick resident.
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“I’ve been in the business 16 years,” he says, “and inventory is at close to the lowest numbers I’ve ever seen.”
Low inventory, of course, drives up prices.
According to the Warren Group, the median price declined by only about half a percentage point between 2008 and 2009, and sales in December 2009 were 50 percent higher than in December 2008.
“Natick is the first affordable town when you head west out of the city,” Prescott says. “And we’re surrounded by Weston, Wellesley, Dover, Sherborn, and Wayland” – all considerably pricier communities.”
Natick students have good MCAS scores, and the town has something for everyone, from miles of walking trails to the upscale Natick Collection shopping mall (which also features condos) to a quaint downtown filled with stately brick commercial buildings.
“We do have high-end housing,” says Prescott, “but the average house is $450,000, $500,000. It’s still a lot of money, but it’s more affordable than a lot of similar towns with similar amenities.”
- By Elizabeth Gehrman, the Globe Magazine
– courtesy of Boston Globe Magazine, March 14, 2010
Many thanks to Elizabeth Gehrman and the Boston Globe!
For more:
Greater Boston's 12 top spots to live - Boston.com http://bit.ly/bBFezA
Real Estate in NATICK Exhibited Resilience and Stability for 2009 « http://bit.ly/5o8BeY
2009 Natick MCAS Performance Data http://bit.ly/9iBD1p
JOHN PRESCOTT
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Century 21 Commonwealth
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For sale, but not for long - The Boston Globe http://bit.ly/aTr1yb
One of my clients is featured - and since publication she has been in 2 more multiple bidding situations!
If your home has been updated, and has been priced according to market value, then it will sell.
Houses that linger on the market tend to be a combination of not having been modernized, less than ideal location, and sellers who insist on pricing that reflects what they "want" rather than what the home's value is.
Obviously there can be other impacting variables, but for the most part, the bottom line generally comes down to price, modernization, price, location, - and price!
JOHN PRESCOTT
-BostonKayakGuy
Top Real Estate Agent for more than 14 years, serving the real estate needs of Wellesley, South Natick, Weston, Needham, Wayland, Newton, Framingham and other MetWest communities. www.johnprescott.net
JOHN PRESCOTT
Vice President
Century 21 Commonwealth
508-523-9252
BostonKayakGuy…The MetWest Scene
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JOHN PRESCOTT
-BostonKayakGuy
Top Real Estate Agent for more than 14 years, serving the real estate needs of Wellesley, South Natick, Weston, Needham, Wayland, Newton, Framingham and other MetWest communities. www.johnprescott.net
JOHN PRESCOTT
Vice President
Century 21 Commonwealth
508-523-9252
BostonKayakGuy…The MetWest Scene
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Purveyor of metrowest homes Wellesley Natick Needham Framingham Weston "South Natick" REAL ESTATE *Relocation expert international clients, local companies * Advisor to Babson Wellesley Olin College
For the past 16 years, John Prescott has been an award winning real estate professional focusing on luxury homes in Natick, Wellesley, South Natick, Weston, Wayland, Needham, Dover, and Framingham.
An entrepreneurial businessman, graduate of Babson College, and formerly associated with the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Prescott is well known in greater Boston's metrowest communities for providing clients exemplary service, innovative technology, and financing acumen.
He has worked extensively with people relocating to Boston from the West Coast, as well as many European and international clients. John has had the pleasure of working with many companies including eInk, Boston Scientific, Staples, Gillette, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, and Nordstrom's.
John Prescott is recognized as the Neighborhood specialist for South Natick, Farm Hill, Eliot Hill, Algonquian, Walnut Hill, Wellesley, Cliff Estates, Fells, Dana Hall, Country Club, Westgate, Poet's Corner and College Heights.
John Prescott's take on the current real estate market? "The challenge of investing in real estate in today's economic climate is complex, yet given the opportunity, it is a challenge I welcome."
Ocean kayaking, real estate investing, and travel are Prescott's favorite pursuits. Fine wine, stimulating conversation, and the company of his family occupy Prescott's time when he's not surfing the waves in his kayak, but only once his clients have been accommodated.
JOHN PRESCOTT'S expertise boils down to one thing: HE delivers the whole package.
John Prescott has enthusiasm! He's thrilled to work with individuals looking to downsize, families looking for more expansive space to meet their needs, as well as first time buyers. Specific segments of his clientele include recent college graduates, corporate relocations, new college faculty and staff, families looking for specific neighborhoods, investors, and individuals looking to make real estate purchases which are a "good value."
JOHN PRESCOTT'S PHILOSOPHY:
When working with sellers, John Prescott states, " I'm in it, to sell it. I hire staging consultants, floor plan graphic illustrators, produce virtual tours, expert photography, and individually tailored marketing campaigns. I establish a highly visible internet presence for each listing, tapping into web applications used by various and specific segments of the buyer audience."
"And most importantly, I will tell you the truth. Houses sell when they are priced correctly. I do extensive research and evaluation to determine the appropriate listing price."
"And I will be there every step of the way in your contract negotiations. I pledge to negotiate the best terms possible, and will assist you in making the sometimes difficult decisions necessary in real estate transactions. I am, and will be, your best advocate."
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Greater Boston, Metrowest, Natick, Wellesley, South Natick, Needham,Weston, Wayland, Dover, REAL ESTATE. John Prescott is an award winning real estate investing expert for metrowest Boston.
Neighborhood expert for Farm Hill, Algonquian, Eliot Hill, Whitridge, Charles River, South Natick, and Wellesley neighborhoods Poet's Corner, Country Club, Fells, Westgate, Cliff Estates, Hills, downtown, College Heights, and others.
Real estate adviser to Babson, Olin, And Wellesley College communities.
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