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As the spring home-buying season approaches, there are signs that buying and selling activity in the market may not fully bloom.
A combination of still-high mortgage rates and home prices amid historically low housing stock continues to put homeownership out of reach for many—most notably first-time buyers.
Many may have to surrender to the reality of elevated home prices and mortgage rates if they want to buy a home in the foreseeable future.
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KITTERY, Maine — The Warren’s Lobster House waterfront restaurant property has been listed for sale at $4.9 million by its longtime owners, as a prior deal for a local developer to purchase, demolish and redevelop the site has fallen through.
Green & Company Real Estate and the Cunningham family have mutually agreed to terminate a purchase and sale agreement regarding the Water Street property, according to both parties. The restaurant is currently working to reopen in a limited capacity, although questions remain for what the future holds for Warren’s.
The decision was made in late February, according to Warren’s co-owner…
A spacious house located at 12 Jonathan Lane in Sandwich has new owners. The 3,372-square-foot property, built in 1981, was sold on Feb. 15, 2024, for $1,555,000, or $461 per square foot. This two-story home boasts a generous living space with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The home’s outer structure has a gable roof frame, composed of asphalt. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. In addition, the house features an underground/basement two-car garage, providing ample room for vehicles and storage needs. The property encompasses a generous 1.2-acre of land.
Additional houses that have recently been sold close by…
Lydia Kellner
Updated Mar 5, 2024, 2:06pm
First published 5 Mar 2024, 1:29pm
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12 The Esplanade, Parham’s iconic dunny tree. Pic: realestate.com.au
It’s been a well-loved tourist attraction for the past 25 years, all thanks to an unusual front yard feature.
But now, 12 The Esplanade, Parham, home of the dunny tree, has been listed for sale, giving buyers a chance to secure a well-loved beachfront home that has delighted travelers for decades.
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A 8,290-square-foot house built in 2006 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 60 Howland Road in West Newton was sold on Feb. 16, 2024. The $5,900,000 purchase price works out to $712 per square foot. This three-story house offers a capacious living environment with its five bedrooms and six baths. On the exterior, the house is characterized by a gable roof design, featuring roofing made of asphalt. The property is equipped with hot water heating and a cooling system. In addition, the home includes an attached garage. The property encompasses a generous 1.4-acre of land.
Additional houses that…
By Michael J. Flack
The residential real-estate market is poised for radical fee competition. Maybe. Eventually.
This article is reprinted by permission from NextAvenue.org.
When I used to work and was quite busy, I would read The Wall Street Journal every day and listen to NPR on my daily commute. I used to think I was fairly well-informed. Now that I’m retired and my time is virtually unlimited, I can’t be bothered to keep up on the news.
Therefore I was completely surprised when I read in Fortune that on Oct. 31, 2023, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) lost…
February was another positive month for realtors in Windsor and Essex County. Both listings and sales increased last month.
According to the Windsor Essex County Association of Realtors, sales increased 5.84 per cent last month, and market activity rose 3.94 per cent.
February was the second consecutive month since last August that home sales increased as 326 properties changed hands compared to 308 during the same month of 2023.
Home sales are up 8.77 per cent this year after January’s 5.34 per cent increase.
More people put their homes on the market.
Realtors put For Sale signs on 659 properties…
A spacious house located at 518 Quinobequin Road in Waban has new owners. The 2,913-square-foot property, built in 1950, was sold on Feb. 14, 2024, for $3,895,000, or $1,337 per square foot. This two-story home provides a generous living space with its four bedrooms and two bathrooms. On the exterior, the house is characterized by a gable roof design, featuring roofing made of asphalt. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. The property is equipped with hot water heating and a cooling system. The property encompasses a generous 0.3-acre of land.
These nearby houses have also recently…