General Index 

The Sudbury Homes For Sale Market Report

Lack of inventory impacts Sudbury sales in this report. Note the yellow line falling sharply, and the green line nearly matches the low we saw last year at this time. No houses for sale means no houses to buy, and that reduces the number of transactions. But there are other signs that the market is cooling, let's look at them.

Can’t see the chart? You can find it Here .

Prices paid by buyers is down a bit, and has fallen all the way back to last years rates. Properties are sitting around longer too. Not much, but you can see it.

What should active home buyers do in Sudbury ?

Like I've mentioned like a broken record, wait! Seller's are eagerly anticipating a brisk spring, as you can see the as prices have moved up noticeably in this report. Even though prices are down, expectations are up. If the sellers come on all at once, it could be a feeding frenzy - or it could be a lot of nothing. All depends on how "pricy" they come on, and what the buyers are willing to do this season.

What should potential home sellers do in Sudbury ?

With inventory near record lows, your home will get lots of attention and be well received. But if you need your yard to show well, or have a pool, I'd probably wait a bit. Timing the market exactly this spring won't be easy, but the buyers will come back when it warms up, and most sellers will come on when the snow recedes. Somewhere in there is going to be a good time. The best time though may be June, when fatigued and desperate buyers will pay top dollar just to stop looking.

Sudbury Houses For Sale and Sold Market Statistics - Raw MLS Data

• Sudbury ‘s “Home Seller Index” (HSI): 129 Last Report: 154
• There are 45 homes listed as For Sale.
• There have been 108 houses sold in the last 6 months, and 64 homes sold in the last 3 months in Sudbury .
• The Average number of Days on Market was 80 days for just SOLD homes.
• There is an Average Market Time of 155 days of the Sudbury homes For Sale (currently for sale).
• The amount that was paid in Dollars per Square Foot averaged $239 (vs. $246 in the last report)
• Current sellers are looking for $ 273 /sq. foot
• There was an Average Sold Price of $772,537 for sold homes.
• Sudbury ,MA, has 0 properties advertised as lender owned or foreclosure (typically foreclosure) .
• There are 0 properties advertised as a short-sale is going to be needed by the lender.

*All statistics are for Single Family Houses and based on data in MLS. Matt’s HSI is proprietary, and is designed to offer town-by-town information, instead of large scale trends. (That means you won’t find it anywhere else. Take that, Case-Schilling!).

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• How do Home Property Assessments Relate to Real Estate prices? Should I use them for a valuation?
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About Matt Heisler

Matt Heisler is a real-estate professional and owner of this website. He has been selling homes in MA for buyers and sellers for over 20 years. He is an expert in foreclosure purchases, short-sale purchases, short-sale sales, buy and hold investing, fix and flip investing, and of course traditional residential home sales. He is happy to take questions as they pertain to real estate on Title V, Radon, Termites, Sump Pumps, Roofs, Foundations, Wells, Septic Systems, Cash-Flow, Staging, and a host of other housing issues. As a Vanderbilt University alumnus, he is proud to serve his local community.

*All information is posted in good faith and is assumed to be reliable, but may rely on third party information sources.

The Southborough Homes For Sale Market Report

Southborough sees some pressure, as the lull that occured last year begins to dissappate. With the number of homes for sale at an all time low, that sets up for a fast moving market this spring.

Can’t see the chart? You can find it Here .

What should active home buyers do in Southborough?

Home buying in Southborough - like any small town in Metrowest - is very trick for novice buyers. The problem is that there are generally too few houses to make good valuation predictions. And Southborough has plenty of quirks, to make things even more tricky. With inventory this low - be careful - sellers are not afraid to ask for too much in the hopes that they might get it, so don't assume that price is rational. Only a solid review of the towns prices will get you to the right spot.

What should potential home sellers do in Southborough?

There are some prices ranges that are just empty of inventory. With prices up (way up) in Framingham, and Natick and Sudbury having put good distance between Southborough and it's prices, there's an opportunity to reach for prices and see what happens. Clearly, I'm not the only one thinking that, as the average "ask" for homes in town is $246/sq foot - well above the $212 of the last six months, and pretty far ahead of the $220 that Southborough has had as a peak in this cycle (see below). I think Southborough inventory will move quickly this year, even at elevated prices, so smart sellers should try to take advantage of the moment.

Southborough Houses For Sale and Sold Market Statistics - Raw MLS Data

• Southborough‘s “Home Seller Index” (HSI): 141 Last Report: 132
• There are 27 homes listed as For Sale.
• There have been 68 houses sold in the last 6 months, and 46 homes sold in the last 3 months in Southborough.
• The Average number of Days on Market was 69 days for just SOLD homes.
• There is an Average Market Time of 142 days of the Southborough homes For Sale (currently for sale).
• The amount that was paid in Dollars per Square Foot averaged $212 (vs. $200 in the last report)
• Current sellers are looking for $ 246 /sq. foot
• There was an Average Sold Price of $637,076 for sold homes.
• Southborough ,MA, has 0 properties advertised as lender owned or foreclosure (typically foreclosure) .
• There are 0 properties advertised as a short-sale is going to be needed by the lender.

*All statistics are for Single Family Houses and based on data in MLS. Matt’s HSI is proprietary, and is designed to offer town-by-town information, instead of large scale trends. (That means you won’t find it anywhere else. Take that, Case-Schilling!).

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• Quick reference guide for buyers and sellers
• How can I tell if a basement gets water in my potential home purchase?.
• How do I calculate true mortgage closing costs?
• What are the various home styles I might consider, and what are their basic floor plans?
• How do Home Property Assessments Relate to Real Estate prices? Should I use them for a valuation?
• What is a home or property municipal betterment?
• What is a mortgage commitment letter and why is it important?

About Matt Heisler

Matt Heisler is a real-estate professional and owner of this website. He has been selling homes in MA for buyers and sellers for over 20 years. He is an expert in foreclosure purchases, short-sale purchases, short-sale sales, buy and hold investing, fix and flip investing, and of course traditional residential home sales. He is happy to take questions as they pertain to real estate on Title V, Radon, Termites, Sump Pumps, Roofs, Foundations, Wells, Septic Systems, Cash-Flow, Staging, and a host of other housing issues. As a Vanderbilt University alumnus, he is proud to serve his local community.

*All information is posted in good faith and is assumed to be reliable, but may rely on third party information sources.

What is the difference between a Gunite Pool and and Pool with a Liner?

Well, gunite is a fancy concrete. Liners are generally plastic (vinyl). That's the short answer, but there's a lot of differences between the pool types.

Gunite and Liner Pool Shapes

Gunite is completely customization. Pools with rounded edges and non-standard shapes (kidney shaped pools) are often gunite. As such, they can add a bit more aesthetics than typical liner pools. Most liner pools are built in the shape of the liners, so most are rectangles, or more standard shapes. They don't have to be, but they often are.

Gunite and Liner Pool Construction

Gunite Pools are made with concrete, and the fancier ones are tiled over that. Some have tile patterns on the bottom, some on the lip of the pool, and some all over. Liner pools are built with sidewall sections, and the bottoms are often just sand, and the liner goes right over it. The water pressure keeps the shape of the pool.

Gunite and Liner Pool Wear and Tear

Since Gunite Pools are solid rock, they can last a long time with minimal repair and maintenance. If you do need a repair, it's often expensive however. Liner pool need new liners - which aren't cheap - every 10 years or so, and of course you can rip a liner. It's not easy, but it is possible.

Gunite and Liner Pool Installation Cost

Gunite pools tend to me far more expensive to install than liner pools. There are a lot of variables, including size, shape and the location you want to put the pool, so I won't put costs here, but liner pools in general are less nice, but more accessible price wise. Which pool is right for you depends on what look and feel you are going for, and how long you might be in your current home.

Don’t Go Just Yet! More Information for you…

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• How do Home Property Assessments Relate to Real Estate prices? Should I use them for a valuation?
• What is a home or property municipal betterment?
• How Serious is Moss or Lichen on my Roof shingles?

About Matt Heisler

Matt Heisler is a real-estate professional and owner of this website. He has been selling homes in MA for buyers and sellers for over 20 years. He is an expert in foreclosure purchases, short-sale purchases, short-sale sales, buy and hold investing, fix and flip investing, and of course traditional residential home sales. He is happy to take questions as they pertain to real estate on Title V, Radon, Termites, Sump Pumps, Roofs, Foundations, Wells, Septic Systems, Cash-Flow, Staging, and a host of other housing issues. As a Vanderbilt University alumnus, he is proud to serve his local community.

*All information is posted in good faith and is assumed to be reliable, but may rely on third party information sources.

Hardest Lineup to Predict in Years for Boston Red Sox

This is always one of my favorite Sox posts to write. I usually write it well before spring training, as there isn't too much mystery involved. But this year, we have position log jams, lots of new faces with no MLB track record, and no good way to solve some of the issues. Ultimately, Cherrington will be looking to deal one, or perhaps two players, and maybe we'll get to thinking about that later in the post. On to the guesswork!

Boston Red Sox: Known Quantities

These are the guys we KNOW are starting. 5 guys with MLB history too serious to ignore, and two position players where there is no substitute on the roster.

Dustin Pedroia (R) (2B) /OBP

David Ortiz (L) (DH) /power/OBP

Pablo Sandoval (S) (3B)/Power

Mike Napoli (R) (1B) /Power/ OBP

Hanley Rameriez (R) (LF)

C. Vasquez (R) (C)

X. Boegarts (R) (SS)

That was easy. Just two more spots to fill. Here's where the problems start.

Boston Red Sox: UnKnown Quantities

Mookie Betts (R) (CF)

Shane Victorino (S) (RF)

Rusney Castillo (R) (CF/RF)

Allen Craig (R) (1B/OF)

Yep, 4 guys for two spots, and not a lefty among them. Looking at this though, you can see why Farrell was so quick to anoint Victorino to RF. Betts is the only "proven" lead off hitter in the group, and that could be reversed in twenty games with a slow start.

Boston Red Sox: Role Players

Brock Holt (L) (inf)

Daniel Nava (L) (outfield)- formerely a starter and switch hitter, team has pushed for him to be a platoon player from the left, where they need him.

Sorry to see you go:

Will Middlebrooks. Bye Will. I still hope you learn to hit the other way and get on the field.

Enough stalling. Best Prediction

The Sox are almost hoping they get an injury to help smooth this out. But if they don't, here's what they'll have to do.

1. Shane Victorino (S) (RF)
Victorino's "lighting in a bottle" season is probably not going to happen again. A reasonable expectation would be a .320 OBP - not really good enough for leadoff. But with Pedroia a more difficult out this year, this could be good enough. Some left/right flexibility here. As soon as he goes down to injury, Mookie comes in to fill the gap. Mookie doesn't get the start, because he's got options. He doesn't have anything to prove in AAA, and it would be a disappointment, but he did get the Majors AWFUL fast. He was a hot bat on a bad team - if the Sox get off to a good start, he'd be one of the more attacked hitters. There's no denying what Mookie Betts brought last year. Excitement. Quality at bats. A feel for the moment. But he wouldn't be the first guy to regress when the teams get some tendency data on him.
2. Dustin Pedroia (R) (2B) Avg/OBP
Dustin clearly thinks MVP 2 is in the cards. Here's hoping he can stay healthy enough to shove it in our faces. If he does have a big season, the whole line up goes from dangerous to fearsome.
3. David Ortiz (L) (DH) avg/power/OBP
His job till he loses it, and he's done nothing to lose it.
4. Pablo Sandoval (S) (3B)/Power
The classic clean up bat, and the switch hitting gives Ortiz all sorts of protection. He's here to knock 'em in.
5. Mike Napoli (R) (1B) /Power/ OBP
Mike isn't young, but he's a motivated player who just seems to "get" Boston. I think he likes playing here. When he's hot, he carries a team. He dangerous even when not hitting well. I think at this point, Sandoval is a more feared hitter, as Napoli strikes out plenty, about 50-60% more than Pablo.
6. Hanley Rameriez (R) (LF)
Only Hanley knows what he will contribute this year. He had an amazing, if short, 2013 season (80+ games). But otherwise has not been much of a standout over the past four or five years. His next best year featured an OPS at .853 in 2010, and that's not really setting the world on fire. He's a quality at bat. The Sox are thinking to protect him physically in left, and maybe the bat comes around. Also, Hanley was known as a "big market" performer. The pressure of Fenway to produce may juice (bad word, I know) his performance. By June, Hanley could be batting clean-up and make me look pretty dumb. Or by July he could be traded and make me look equally dumb. Even hitting lead-off isn't out of the question. I do know this: He will be the more interesting stories to follow this spring. Why behind Napoli? Hanley has good splits against righties, making him a tougher out just by switching arms. Napoli less so - he struggles more against righties.
7. X. Boegarts (R) (SS)
Is this the year for Xander Boegarts? We will see. Like Pedroia, if he gets his potential flowing, SCARY lineup.
8. C. Vasquez (R) (C)
Note to all Baserunners on opposing teams. Good luck. Vasquez is so good defensively, no one cares about his bat. But you still get the sense he's keeping the seat warm for Swihart.
9. Rusney Castillo (R) (CF/RF)
No, Castillo doesn't belong down here. But Farrell will - wisely - protect him at the bottom somewhere, and he's got better speed to be #9. If he hits, gets comfortable, and shakes off his first slump, he'll be moving on up, but I'll bet he starts here.  The Sox are comfortable he'll hit, and hit with some power.  But how will he fare against the better righties?  Will he run into outs? Try to pull everything? Pressure does strange things to a man, and we're about to see what it does to Castillo.  He has options, but if the Sox wanted him in the minors they wouldn't have signed the contract they did.  They want him on the field.

The Shrewsbury Homes For Sale Market Report

Shrewsbury report time! Like Natick, Shrewsbury has just very, very little on right now. Still, it's got twice what Natick does. (The towns are similar in size). Still, 50+ houses is too few, and will be a drag on the transaction sale numbers going forward. How about the impact on prices? Well, we'll see.

Can’t see the chart? You can find it Here .

The data on prices is a little mixed. On one hand, the HSI moved up - showing more price pressures, but on the other hand, paid prices actually went down, back to where they were two reports ago, to $192. I actually think the $197 is the outlier - that was a big move up - and prices are where they should be. But the HSI has had another effect - raising the expectations of sellers.

Current sellers are now looking for $236/ sq. foot - $44/ sq. foot higher than the sale prices. That means there are some very pricey homes on the market right now.  Oh, and Shrewsbury has no short-sales or foreclosures on the market right now - none.  The numbers continue to fall across the area.

What should active home buyers do in Shrewsbury ?

As we've said elsewhere, you'll have to wait. Especially in Shrewsbury, many homes are expensive compared to recent sale prices. Does that mean they are all overvalued? No, but it does mean that many buyers who are just looking at what's available - and not what has sold - could make a decision that's not supported by current market sales. So be careful.

What should potential home sellers do in Shrewsbury?

Well, this is a great time to get out there, undercut the competition, price above last years sales, and look like a value while getting top dollar. A smart seller can have an easy go of it in this market.

Shrewsbury Houses For Sale and Sold Market Statistics - Raw MLS Data

• Shrewsbury‘s “Home Seller Index” (HSI): 167 Last Report: 157
• There are 53 homes listed as For Sale.
• There have been 183 houses sold in the last 6 months, and 92 homes sold in the last 3 months in Shrewsbury.

  Yeah, we know.

• The Average number of Days on Market was 57 days for just SOLD homes.
• There is an Average Market Time of 182 days of the Shrewsbury homes For Sale (currently for sale).
• The amount that was paid in Dollars per Square Foot averaged 192 (vs. 197 in the last report)
• Current sellers are looking for $ 236 /sq foot
• There was an Average Sold Price of $414,038 for sold homes.
• Shrewsbury, MA, has 0 properties advertised as lender owned or foreclosure (typically foreclosure) .
• There are 0 properties advertised as a short-sale is going to be needed by the lender.

*All statistics are for Single Family Houses and based on data in MLS. Matt’s HSI is proprietary, and is designed to offer town-by-town information, instead of large scale trends. (That means you won’t find it anywhere else. Take that, Case-Schilling!).

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• How do Home Property Assessments Relate to Real Estate prices? Should I use them for a valuation?
• What is a home or property municipal betterment?
• What is a mortgage commitment letter and why is it important?

About Matt Heisler

Matt Heisler is a real-estate professional and owner of this website. He has been selling homes in MA for buyers and sellers for over 20 years. He is an expert in foreclosure purchases, short-sale purchases, short-sale sales, buy and hold investing, fix and flip investing, and of course traditional residential home sales. He is happy to take questions as they pertain to real estate on Title V, Radon, Termites, Sump Pumps, Roofs, Foundations, Wells, Septic Systems, Cash-Flow, Staging, and a host of other housing issues. As a Vanderbilt University alumnus, he is proud to serve his local community.

*All information is posted in good faith and is assumed to be reliable, but may rely on third party information sources.

The Northborough Homes For Sale Market Report

Northborough too, lacks inventory, but it's not as tight as Natick. Amazingly (to me anyway) we've seen a little price pull back, despite the fact that very few towns have anything for sale right now. Oh, Northborough buyers, wherefore art thou? Really, Northborough shouldn't be seeing price softness, but it's there.

Can’t see the chart? You can find it Here .

What should active home buyers do in Northborough?

Most buyers in most towns are playing the waiting game at this point. Makes sense to see what spring brings now, with warmer weather coming close (so they say). But it can't hurt to review your current options, to get a baseline for the choices.

What should potential home sellers do in Northborough ?

Tougher call here. It depends a lot on what kinda house you have - but most people should wait. It's worth noting that sellers haven't changed their expectations - they are still asking about the same premium over the sales - so clearly most expect the buyers to come sooner than later. Northborough often has a busier late spring, might be the same this year, but there is certainly a school of thought that argues sooner is better, with so few options available.

Northborough Houses For Sale and Sold Market Statistics - Raw MLS Data

• Northborough‘s “Home Seller Index” (HSI): 163 Last Report: 135
• There are 24 homes listed as For Sale.
• There have been 88 houses sold in the last 6 months, and 44 homes sold in the last 3 months in Northboro.
• The Average number of Days on Market was 74 days for just SOLD homes.
• There is an Average Market Time of 175 days of the Northboro homes For Sale (currently for sale).
• The amount that was paid in Dollars per Square Foot averaged 190 (vs. 198 in the last report)
• Current sellers are looking for $ 203 /sq foot
• There was an Average Sold Price of $424,538 for sold homes.
• Northboro ,MA, has 0 properties advertised as lender owned or foreclosure (typically foreclosure) .
• There are 1 properties advertised as a short-sale is going to be needed by the lender.

*All statistics are for Single Family Houses and based on data in MLS. Matt’s HSI is proprietary, and is designed to offer town-by-town information, instead of large scale trends. (That means you won’t find it anywhere else. Take that, Case-Schilling!).

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• Quick reference guide for buyers and sellers
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• How do Home Property Assessments Relate to Real Estate prices? Should I use them for a valuation?
• What is a home or property municipal betterment?
• What is a mortgage commitment letter and why is it important?

About Matt Heisler

Matt Heisler is a real-estate professional and owner of this website. He has been selling homes in MA for buyers and sellers for over 20 years. He is an expert in foreclosure purchases, short-sale purchases, short-sale sales, buy and hold investing, fix and flip investing, and of course traditional residential home sales. He is happy to take questions as they pertain to real estate on Title V, Radon, Termites, Sump Pumps, Roofs, Foundations, Wells, Septic Systems, Cash-Flow, Staging, and a host of other housing issues. As a Vanderbilt University alumnus, he is proud to serve his local community.

*All information is posted in good faith and is assumed to be reliable, but may rely on third party information sources.

The Natick Homes For Sale Market Report

If I told you that Natick home sale transactions were down by over 40% in Natick, would that tell you that the market was better for sellers, or worse?

If you said you can't tell from that stat, you're right.

In this case, you can't sell what isn't there. The reason home sales are down - sharply - is there's nothing to buy. Here on the blog, we look closely at the RATIO of purchases vs. the available inventory. The tighter things get, usually we see the buyers slow down, proportionally. But that's not what we see here:

Can’t see the chart? You can find it Here .

The buyers have continued to push and purchase, despite the dwindling options. How tight is the inventory? Well Southborough, a small town about 1/4 the size of Natick, has MORE houses on the market at this point. That's just nuts.  The previous record was 25, and I didn't think that would be beat.  But it has.

What should active home buyers do in Natick?

Well, you'll have to wait for the sellers to get out there. Be aware, there are PLENTY of buyers who have been waiting, same as you. When the new stuff comes on, expect the good stuff to go quickly, circa 2013. The good stuff is all gone in Natick, as current sellers are asking below market prices, but still not selling, showing buyers don't think the existing inventory is worth yesterday's prices.

What should potential home sellers do in Natick?

No time like the present! This is a great time to take advantage of the lack of homes for sale to get a premium for you house. Of course, if your plan is to sell then buy in Natick, well, that's a problem. (Want a good strategy? Ask!). Selling=Easy. Buying=Hard. Can't get more straightforward than that.

Natick Houses For Sale and Sold Market Statistics - Raw MLS Data

• Natick‘s “Home Seller Index” (HSI):284 Last Report: 188
• There are 23 homes listed as For Sale.
• There have been 157 houses sold in the last 6 months, and 86 homes sold in the last 3 months in Natick.
• The Average number of Days on Market was 40 days for just SOLD homes.
• There is an Average Market Time of 120 days of the Natick homes For Sale (currently for sale).
• The amount that was paid in Dollars per Square Foot averaged $272 (vs. $268 in the last report)
• Current sellers are looking for $ 272 /sq. foot
• There was an Average Sold Price of $585,039 for sold homes.
• Natick, MA, has 1 properties advertised as lender owned or foreclosure (typically foreclosure) .
• There are 1 properties advertised as a short-sale is going to be needed by the lender.

*All statistics are for Single Family Houses and based on data in MLS. Matt’s HSI is proprietary, and is designed to offer town-by-town information, instead of large scale trends. (That means you won’t find it anywhere else. Take that, Case-Schilling!).

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• Quick reference guide for buyers and sellers
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• How do Home Property Assessments Relate to Real Estate prices? Should I use them for a valuation?
• What is a home or property municipal betterment?
• What is a mortgage commitment letter and why is it important?

About Matt Heisler

Matt Heisler is a real-estate professional and owner of this website. He has been selling homes in MA for buyers and sellers for over 20 years. He is an expert in foreclosure purchases, short-sale purchases, short-sale sales, buy and hold investing, fix and flip investing, and of course traditional residential home sales. He is happy to take questions as they pertain to real estate on Title V, Radon, Termites, Sump Pumps, Roofs, Foundations, Wells, Septic Systems, Cash-Flow, Staging, and a host of other housing issues. As a Vanderbilt University alumnus, he is proud to serve his local community.

*All information is posted in good faith and is assumed to be reliable, but may rely on third party information sources.

The Millis Homes For Sale Market Report

Millis is a small town, but we do see a slight cooling in Millis that has persisted from last fall:

Can’t see the chart? You can find it Here .

It's not like we're headed to a down market in Millis, but the buyers have curbed their enthusiasm, and sale prices have leveled off a bit.

What should active home buyers do in Millis ?

It might be a good time to add Millis to your list. There's never much here, it's a small town, but there are some sellers who are probably anxious to sell. As a quiet gem in Metrowest, it can be a good find for the right buyer.

What should potential home sellers do in Millis?

Prices are still holding, and it's not likely that they are headed down, but there's going to be competition, so I would say we'll have to watch and see: It could be a good to very good market, but right now, things are trending steady, and not up where things will get crazy.

Millis Houses For Sale and Sold Market Statistics - Raw MLS Data

• Millis‘s “Home Seller Index” (HSI): 117 Last Report: 127
• There are 22 homes listed as For Sale.
• There have been 37 houses sold in the last 6 months, and 19 homes sold in the last 3 months in Millis.
• The Average number of Days on Market was 63 days for just SOLD homes.

  I could use this guy at my house.

• There is an Average Market Time of 89 days of the Millis homes For Sale (currently for sale).
• The amount that was paid in Dollars per Square Foot averaged $200 (vs. $202 in the last report)
• Current sellers are looking for $209/sq foot
• There was an Average Sold Price of $382,628 for sold homes.
• Millis ,MA, has 1 properties advertised as lender owned or foreclosure (typically foreclosure) .
• There are 0 properties advertised as a short-sale is going to be needed by the lender.

*All statistics are for Single Family Houses and based on data in MLS. Matt’s HSI is proprietary, and is designed to offer town-by-town information, instead of large scale trends. (That means you won’t find it anywhere else. Take that, Case-Schilling!).

Most Googled Postings!!

• Quick reference guide for buyers and sellers
• How can I tell if a basement gets water in my potential home purchase?.
• How do I calculate true mortgage closing costs?
• What are the various home styles I might consider, and what are their basic floor plans?
• How do Home Property Assessments Relate to Real Estate prices? Should I use them for a valuation?
• What is a home or property municipal betterment?
• What is a mortgage commitment letter and why is it important?

About Matt Heisler

Matt Heisler is a real-estate professional and owner of this website. He has been selling homes in MA for buyers and sellers for over 20 years. He is an expert in foreclosure purchases, short-sale purchases, short-sale sales, buy and hold investing, fix and flip investing, and of course traditional residential home sales. He is happy to take questions as they pertain to real estate on Title V, Radon, Termites, Sump Pumps, Roofs, Foundations, Wells, Septic Systems, Cash-Flow, Staging, and a host of other housing issues. As a Vanderbilt University alumnus, he is proud to serve his local community.

*All information is posted in good faith and is assumed to be reliable, but may rely on third party information sources.

The Milford Homes For Sale Market Report

And one of the hottest towns in Metrowest is: Milford? Yes, it is. Every town has it's time in the sun, Milford, it's your time to shine.

Can’t see the chart? You can find it Here .

What should active home buyers do in Milford?

Yikes. With just 18 properties on the market, you're going to be waiting for new stuff, probably. Hard to see that number going lower. Good news though - prices don't seem to be going through the roof, but be cautious! If I were a seller in this environment, I'd be asking for more than what the comparables suggest. This market is headed up, and soon.

What should potential home sellers do in Milford?

Well, if you're thinking of moving, now is the time!! Look at the HSI jump in this report (the red line!). With the number of homes for sale in Milford at record lows, and sales volume strong - there are lots of buyers who will come to see you! Get your property ready to go - and list sooner rather than later.

Milford Houses For Sale and Sold Market Statistics - Raw MLS Data

• Milford ‘s “Home Seller Index” (HSI): 277 Last Report: 138
• There are 18 homes listed as For Sale.
• There have been 130 houses sold in the last 6 months, and 75 homes sold in the last 3 months in Milford. 

  The weather is preventing new listings from coming on. That's bad for home buyers, but good for home sellers.

• The Average number of Days on Market was 59 days for just SOLD homes.
• There is an Average Market Time of 90 days of the Milford homes For Sale (currently for sale).
• The amount that was paid in Dollars per Square Foot averaged 164 (vs. 163 in the last report)
• Current sellers are looking for $ 173 /sq foot
• There was an Average Sold Price of $284,790 for sold homes.
• Milford ,MA, has 1 properties advertised as lender owned or foreclosure (typically foreclosure) .
• There are 1 properties advertised as a short-sale is going to be needed by the lender.

*All statistics are for Single Family Houses and based on data in MLS. Matt’s HSI is proprietary, and is designed to offer town-by-town information, instead of large scale trends. (That means you won’t find it anywhere else. Take that, Case-Schilling!).

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About Matt Heisler

Matt Heisler is a real-estate professional and owner of this website. He has been selling homes in MA for buyers and sellers for over 20 years. He is an expert in foreclosure purchases, short-sale purchases, short-sale sales, buy and hold investing, fix and flip investing, and of course traditional residential home sales. He is happy to take questions as they pertain to real estate on Title V, Radon, Termites, Sump Pumps, Roofs, Foundations, Wells, Septic Systems, Cash-Flow, Staging, and a host of other housing issues. As a Vanderbilt University alumnus, he is proud to serve his local community.

*All information is posted in good faith and is assumed to be reliable, but may rely on third party information sources.

Massachusetts, home to the stars?

Massachusetts has been the home for many Hollywood stars in their formative years. And as the home to 8 sports championships in the last 15 years, (working on 9), we have more than our share of local sports super stars as well. There's so many, I'll be building this post in stages, and the ranking is going to be biased. Here are the basic criteria. It really helps if you were born and or raised here. If you weren't you'd better be pretty special. It also helps if you live here NOW, especially if you weren't born here. And if you're a huge

1. Tom Brady. (Brookline) He's the biggest star in town. How big? He could run for Governor, as a conservative Republican, and carry the blue state of Massachusetts. Yeah, I know, he's a California boy. But he's been here for 15 years, sold his mansion in California to live here, and he's TOM *freakin* BRADY. That puts you at the top of a lot of lists, including this one. He's even developed a Boston Accent.
2. Curt Schilling. (Medfield) Curt's not from here. But he came to town to break "the curse", then helped to go out and do just that, and still lives here today. Good Enough for me.
3. Ted Williams. (Brookline) Yes, he was born in California. Yes, he spent many of his golden years in Florida. All true. But he has a TUNNEL named after him, and that makes him a local.
4. Doug Flutie (Natick) A high school hero, he went to Boston College and lit up the NCAA during his time at QB, culminating in the Pass that I will never forget. Had a moderately successful pro-career, including some solid seasons with the New England Patriots.
5. Lou Merloni (Framingham), Lou's not headed to the Hall of Fame, but as a local boy who came up and played in some key moments for the Sox. Never flashy, he was the type of player where grit counted more than talent. Sox fans appreciate the role players too.
6. Luis Tiant (Southborough) Luis recently sold his home in Southborough, but he was a supremely important Red Sox pitcher with a memorable windup and lived for years in my hometown. That gets you on the list.
7. Marvelous Marvin Hagler, champion boxer (Brockton). If you think he's not a Boxing great, you don't know Boxing. Marvelous Marvin was born in NJ, but moved to Brockton at a young age, and was known for his training session on Cape Cod.

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1. Matt Damon. (Cambridge) A megawatt action star who is best known for his Drama based in Boston, Good Will Hunting, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Screenplay. Not bad.
2. Mark Wahlberg, (Boston), One of the original members of "Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch", which had a surprising run in the sun despite that ridiculous group name, he parlayed that run into one of the more successful actors in Hollywood. He is watchable, and relateable, things which the glamour of Hollywood often obscures. He's proven immune probably from his formative years in city.
3. Ben Affleck (Cambridge). Avid fans will know Affleck was born in California, but he moved here when he was two, stared and wrote "Good Will Hunting," and is a rabid BoSox fan. That checks the box for me. Oh, and he's also an award-winning director and has recently begun to reclaim his status as a leading actor in Hollywood.
4. Denis Leary, (Worcester) Many comedians call the Bay State home. Leary has never forgotten where he grew up, is an enormous Bruins fan, and was a leading charitable figure after six Worcester firefighters lost their lives in a commercial building fire in 1999.
5. Russell, Kurt (Springfield). If you grew up on 80's action flicks, Kurt Russell is one of your heroes. He's one of mine anyway. "Big Trouble in Little China" is a classic that will never get old. He also gets point for the turn in "Miracle," which is as quality a sports film as you can get. Oh yeah, and he has a son named Boston.
6. Leonard Nimoy, (Boston).  Spock isn't really from another planet.  He's from Boston.
7. John Krasinski, (Newton). John got his big break on "The Office", and has his career grow in leaps in bounds since. Not hard to see why, he's a funny dude.
8. Amy Poehler (Burlington) A leading lady of comedy, who got her big break on her long run with SNL, and has since had a nice run in Hollywood as well. She was born in Newton, but raised in Burlington. Local gal all the way.

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Carell, Steve (Concord)

Davis, Geena (Wareham)

Spader, James (Boston)

Thurman, Uma (Boston)

Lemmon, Jack (Newton)

Perry, Matthew (Williamstown)

Pompeo, Ellen (Everett)

Chiklis, Michael (Lowell)

Meghan Trainor (Nantucket)

Jay Leno (Andover)

Bill Guerin, hockey player

Marvin Hagler, champion boxer

Matt Hasselbeck, football player

Tim Hasselbeck, football player

Mark Fidrych, baseball pitcher,

Tony Conigliaro, baseball player

Nancy Kerrigan, Olympic figure skater

Howie Long, Hall of Fame football player, sportscaster

Rocky Marciano, undefeated heavyweight boxer

Aly Raisman (born 1994), Olympic gymnast

Jerry Remy, baseball player, broadcaster

Jermaine Wiggins, football player

Mike Milbury, hockey player and coach

Paul Azinger, golfer, TV commentator

Jerry Azumah, football player

Jeff Bagwell, baseball player

Mark Bavaro, football player

Vince Wilfork, football player

Affleck, Casey (Falmouth)

Benchley, Robert (Worcester)

Brennan, Walter (Swampscott)

Davis, Bette (Lowell)

Dushku, Eliza (Boston)

Edelstein, Lisa (Boston)

Francis, Arlene (Boston)

Hines, Connie (Dedham)

Janney, Allison (Boston)

Johnson, Amy Jo (Cape Cod)

JoJo (Foxboro)

Kaling, Mindy (Cambridge)

Schilling, Taylor (Boston)

Slattery, John (Boston)

Wahlberg, Donnie (Boston)

Witt, Alicia (Worcester)