Plymouth MA, South Shore and Cape Cod Real Estate Blog

Locating and keeping good tenants is crucial when you buy an investment property, so a little caution during the screening process can save you a lot of headaches later on.

Intuition plays a role in a landlord's decision‑making process but it is very important to follow up on your intuition by checking on the facts. Ask your local REALTOR® to have prospective tenants fill out an application that includes both employment and personal references as well as the name, address and phone numbers of previous landlords. The application should also include written permission for you to run a credit check, if the prospects have not already provided a current one. 

In most areas it is difficult and expensive to evict someone who turns out to be less than a model tenant, so it is wise to conduct a thorough check of references and credit history. You should always work with a licensed REALTOR® who possesses a solid reputation for screening tenants as well as a familiarity of contracts for your protection.

Once you have found your new tenant, review all documentation and property requirements together before they take occupancy to ensure that you have no miscommunications down the road.

 For a professional real estate consultation with a friendly approach based on honesty, integrity and positive results, please contact Samantha Nichols direct at 508-726-1870 or email at Sam@SamanthaNichols.com. ERA Belsito and Associates is conveniently located at 100 Court Street in Historic Downtown Plymouth, MA 02360.

• For information regarding Massachusetts and the oceanfront community of Plymouth MA, visit Plymouth MA Real Estate.
• To search the MLS for homes, condos, land, multi family & commercial properties and view full listing sheets with property addresses, sign up with no obligation at my MLS information access site.

I provide services in the following South Shore and Cape Cod MA towns: Bourne, Carver, Cohasset, Duxbury, Freetown, Halifax, Hanson, Hingham, Hull, Kingston, Lakeville, Marion, Marshfield, Middleboro, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Raynham, Rochester, Rockland, Sandwich, Scituate, Taunton and Wareham.

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June 3rd through 8th, 2009

Set on the Plymouth Memorial State Park, Water Street, the Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall ia a tribute to those gave all for their country.

Opening Ceremonies were held Wednesday June 3rd at 4pm.

 

 

 

 

The wall is open to the public through Monday June 8th at 12noon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday June 6th

• 1pm : Parade to the Wall
• 7pm : Flag Retirement Ceremony
• 8pm : Candle Light Vigil

 

Two Walls now travel the country from March to November in honor of the Fallen.

Sunday June 7, 2009

• 5pm : Closing Ceremony

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sponsored by The American Legion Department of Massachusetts and the 91st Annual Massachusetts Deptartment Convention Commitee

Proudly supporting the men and women who serve our country and preserve our freedoms

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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For a professional real estate consultation with a friendly approach based on honesty, integrity and positive results, please contact Samantha Nichols direct at 508-726-1870 or email at Sam@SamanthaNichols.com. ERA Belsito and Associates is conveniently located at 100 Court Street in Historic Downtown Plymouth, MA 02360.

• For information regarding Massachusetts and the oceanfront community of Plymouth MA, visit Plymouth MA Real Estate.
• To search the MLS for homes, condos, land, multi family & commercial properties and view full listing sheets with property addresses, sign up with no obligation at my MLS information access site.

I provide services in the following South Shore and Cape Cod MA towns: Bourne, Carver, Cohasset, Duxbury, Freetown, Halifax, Hanson, Hingham, Hull, Kingston, Lakeville, Marion, Marshfield, Middleboro, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Raynham, Rochester, Rockland, Sandwich, Scituate, Taunton and Wareham.

Click here to view local Plymouth, South Shore & Cape Cod MA information.

 

 

 

The Plymouth YMCA is hosting "James and the Giant Peach" a unique musical theatre performance on Saturday, May 2nd at 1:00 pm at the Plymouth North High School.

The show itself will be performed by the nationally acclaimed "Theatreworks USA" from NYC--  America's largest and most prolific professional not-for-profit theatre for young and family audiences. 

The Plymouth YMCA is bringing this event to town as a fundraiser for its Annual Strong Kids Campaign.  Funds raised from this performance will provide financial assistance for YMCA Camp Clark, childcare, and recreation programs for youth in our community.

Tickets will be sold at the door for $10.

We look forward to your attendance.

 

 

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For a professional real estate consultation with a friendly approach based on honesty, integrity and positive results, please contact Samantha Nichols direct at 508-726-1870 or email at Sam@SamanthaNichols.com. ERA Belsito and Associates is conveniently located at 100 Court Street in Historic Downtown Plymouth, MA 02360.

• For information regarding Massachusetts and the oceanfront community of Plymouth MA, visit Plymouth MA Real Estate.
• To search the MLS for homes, condos, land, multi family & commercial properties and view full listing sheets with property addresses, sign up with no obligation at my MLS information access site.

I provide services in the following South Shore and Cape Cod MA towns: Bourne, Carver, Cohasset, Duxbury, Freetown, Halifax, Hanson, Hingham, Hull, Kingston, Lakeville, Marion, Marshfield, Middleboro, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Raynham, Rochester, Rockland, Sandwich, Scituate, Taunton and Wareham.

Click here to view local Plymouth, South Shore & Cape Cod MA information.

When a homeowner tries to sell "By Owner", they use a few basic techniques to get the word out. They place a "For Sale by Owner" sign from the local hardware store in the front yard, and run classified ads in the local newspaper, possibly list the property on Craig's List or other "For Sale By Owner" site.

When a seller lists their home with a professional real estate agent, however, a very sophisticated process begins in order to generate a successful sale.

REALTORS® have a backlog of prospective buyers who are looking for homes in their local market. Through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), the agent cooperates with other brokers in the area, who will make appointments to show your home to their prospective buyers. 

Professional REALTORS® also combine direct mail, telephone calls, a variety of advertising media and specialized promotional techniques to reach the sales market. We use the Internet for broad exposure of our properties. In this way we create activity on our listings that help them to sell quickly for top dollar.

For a professional real estate consultation with a friendly approach based on honesty, integrity and positive results, please contact Samantha Nichols direct at 508-726-1870 or email at Sam@SamanthaNichols.com. ERA Belsito and Associates is conveniently located at 100 Court Street in Historic Downtown Plymouth, MA 02360.

• For information regarding Massachusetts and the oceanfront community of Plymouth MA, visit Plymouth MA Real Estate.
• To search the MLS for homes, condos, land, multi family & commercial properties and view full listing sheets with property addresses, sign up with no obligation at my MLS information access site.

I provide services in the following South Shore and Cape Cod MA towns: Bourne, Carver, Cohasset, Duxbury, Freetown, Halifax, Hanson, Hingham, Hull, Kingston, Lakeville, Marion, Marshfield, Middleboro, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Raynham, Rochester, Rockland, Sandwich, Scituate, Taunton and Wareham.

Click here to view local Plymouth, South Shore & Cape Cod MA information.

During an economic time that demands action, the Plymouth Office of Community Development and the Chamber of Commerce are combining efforts to assist existing small business owners and Plymouth residents interested in starting their own businesses, to stimulate the economy and create new jobs.

Offered through the Office of Community Development, the "Microenterprise Assistance Program" allows Plymouth residents to apply for various options in secured low interest loans up to $35,000. Requirements include completing a 7-week course offered by SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) entitled "Small Business Management" and developing a business plan. The federally funded loans are offered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development through a Community Development Block Grant.

"Small Business Management" is a comprehensive program offering assistance with building advertising, bookkeeping and marketing skills as well as a guide for business survival, start-up concerns, bank loans and e-commerce. One-on-one counseling is also available for participants to assist with business planning.

For more information on the "Small Business Management" course, please visit the SCORE website, under Business Training Workshops. Click here for the Office of Community Development and the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce.

 

For a professional real estate consultation with a friendly approach based on honesty, integrity and positive results, please contact Samantha Nichols direct at 508-726-1870 or email at Sam@SamanthaNichols.com. ERA Belsito and Associates is conveniently located at 100 Court Street in Historic Downtown Plymouth, MA 02360.

• For information regarding Massachusetts and the oceanfront community of Plymouth MA, visit Plymouth MA Real Estate.
• To search the MLS for homes, condos, land, multi family & commercial properties and view full listing sheets with property addresses, sign up with no obligation at my MLS information access site.

I provide services in the following South Shore and Cape Cod MA towns: Bourne, Carver, Cohasset, Duxbury, Freetown, Halifax, Hanson, Hingham, Hull, Kingston, Lakeville, Marion, Marshfield, Middleboro, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Raynham, Rochester, Rockland, Sandwich, Scituate, Taunton and Wareham.

Click here to view local Plymouth, South Shore & Cape Cod MA information.

Your house has been on the market for weeks. Despite numerous ads, open houses and showings there were no offers. Now you are considering a price reduction. You want to get as much as you can for your home, but more important, you want it to sell!

This is the time to have a frank discussion with your REALTOR®. While price may be a major factor, it may not be the only consideration. Are you making your house easy for agents to show? Have you completed the necessary maintenance and cleaning so that your property is as appealing as possible? 

Review with your agent the current market conditions, the prices of other homes currently on the market and most recent sales in your neighborhood to accurately determine that a price reduction is in order and what your new pricing should be. 

The marketplace may be telling you that buyers just won't pay what you are asking. If all indicators point to a price reduction, it is better to do it sooner rather than later. Remember, your goal is to SELL!

For a professional real estate consultation with a friendly approach based on honesty, integrity and positive results, please contact Samantha Nichols direct at 508-726-1870 or email at Sam@SamanthaNichols.com. ERA Belsito and Associates is conveniently located at 100 Court Street in Historic Downtown Plymouth, MA 02360.

• For information regarding Massachusetts and the oceanfront community of Plymouth MA, visit Plymouth MA Real Estate.
• To search the MLS for homes, condos, land, multi family & commercial properties and view full listing sheets with property addresses, sign up with no obligation at my MLS information access site.

I provide services in the following South Shore and Cape Cod MA towns: Bourne, Carver, Cohasset, Duxbury, Freetown, Halifax, Hanson, Hingham, Hull, Kingston, Lakeville, Marion, Marshfield, Middleboro, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Raynham, Rochester, Rockland, Sandwich, Scituate, Taunton and Wareham.

Click here to view local Plymouth, South Shore & Cape Cod MA information.

The US Mint is now working with Governor Deval Patrick to select four (4) sites in Massachusetts to be featured on the reverse of the next in the series of America's Beautiful National Parks Quarter, to be released by the start of next year.

Beginning 2010, five (5) new quarter designs will be released every year including sites on the National Register of Historic Places, National Forests and the National Wildlife Refuges. The selections will be made based on the order of federal designation as national sites or federal parks. The National Monument to the Forefathers set atop Allerton Street and Plymouth Rock located on the Plymouth Waterfront are now being considered as two (2) of 100 sites from 14 Massachusetts counties.

The voting list may be found at www.mass.gov/governor/quarter. Votes may be cast until 5pm Thursday February 26^th. Voters may vote as often as they choose but may only vote for one site at a time. Call 800-227-6277 to vote for a site not included on the state's web site list.

 

For a professional real estate consultation with a friendly approach based on honesty, integrity and positive results, please contact Samantha Nichols direct at 508-726-1870 or email at Sam@SamanthaNichols.com. ERA Belsito and Associates is conveniently located at 100 Court Street in Historic Downtown Plymouth, MA 02360.

• For information regarding Massachusetts and the oceanfront community of Plymouth MA, visit Plymouth MA Real Estate.
• To search the MLS for homes, condos, land, multi family & commercial properties and view full listing sheets with property addresses, sign up with no obligation at my MLS information access site.

I provide services in the following South Shore and Cape Cod MA towns: Bourne, Carver, Cohasset, Duxbury, Freetown, Halifax, Hanson, Hingham, Hull, Kingston, Lakeville, Marion, Marshfield, Middleboro, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Raynham, Rochester, Rockland, Sandwich, Scituate, Taunton and Wareham.

Click here to view local Plymouth, South Shore & Cape Cod MA information.

 

For a professional real estate consultation with a friendly approach based on honesty, integrity and positive results, please contact Samantha Nichols direct at 508-726-1870 or email at Sam@SamanthaNichols.com. ERA Belsito and Associates is conveniently located at 100 Court Street in Historic Downtown Plymouth, MA 02360.

• For information regarding Massachusetts and the oceanfront community of Plymouth MA, visit Plymouth MA Real Estate.
• To search the MLS for homes, condos, land, multi family & commercial properties and view full listing sheets with property addresses, sign up with no obligation at my MLS information access site.

I provide services in the following South Shore and Cape Cod MA towns: Bourne, Carver, Cohasset, Duxbury, Freetown, Halifax, Hanson, Hingham, Hull, Kingston, Lakeville, Marion, Marshfield, Middleboro, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Raynham, Rochester, Rockland, Sandwich, Scituate, Taunton and Wareham.

Click here to view local Plymouth, South Shore & Cape Cod MA information.

 

When you are using the services of a professional REALTOR® to find a new home, good communication is crucial. A REALTOR® who knows your most significant criteria can work much more effectively to show you homes that will meet your needs.

Let the REALTOR® know the reasons that you are interested in a specific area. If there are no houses available in your price range, the agent may suggest alternate neighborhoods with the same amenities.  Do you need 3 bedrooms, 4 or more? Is a home office important or do you have hobbies that you want to accommodate? Is there a particular style of house that you prefer over others? Looking for a formal living room or an extra-large kitchen? Do you want a fireplace? How about a whirlpool tub?

Real estate agents sometimes need to be mind readers when working with buyers. The more you can tell us about what you really need and where you are willing to compromise, the easier it will be to find the perfect house for you.

           

For a professional real estate consultation with a friendly approach based on honesty, integrity and positive results, please contact Samantha Nichols direct at 508-726-1870 or email at Sam@SamanthaNichols.com. ERA Belsito and Associates is conveniently located at 100 Court Street in Historic Downtown Plymouth, MA 02360.

• For information regarding Massachusetts and the oceanfront community of Plymouth MA, visit Plymouth MA Real Estate.
• To search the MLS for homes, condos, land, multi family & commercial properties and view full listing sheets with property addresses, sign up with no obligation at my MLS information access site.

I provide services in the following South Shore and Cape Cod MA towns: Bourne, Carver, Cohasset, Duxbury, Freetown, Halifax, Hanson, Hingham, Hull, Kingston, Lakeville, Marion, Marshfield, Middleboro, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Raynham, Rochester, Rockland, Sandwich, Scituate, Taunton and Wareham.

Click here to view local Plymouth, South Shore & Cape Cod MA information.

For a professional real estate consultation with a friendly approach based on honesty, integrity and positive results, please contact Samantha Nichols direct at 508-726-1870 or email at Sam@SamanthaNichols.com. ERA Belsito and Associates is conveniently located at 100 Court Street in Historic Downtown Plymouth, MA 02360.

• For information regarding Massachusetts and the oceanfront community of Plymouth MA, visit Plymouth MA Real Estate.
• To search the MLS for homes, condos, land, multi family & commercial properties and view full listing sheets with property addresses, sign up with no obligation at my MLS information access site.

I provide services in the following South Shore and Cape Cod MA towns: Bourne, Carver, Cohasset, Duxbury, Freetown, Halifax, Hanson, Hingham, Hull, Kingston, Lakeville, Marion, Marshfield, Middleboro, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Raynham, Rochester, Rockland, Sandwich, Scituate, Taunton and Wareham.

Click here to view local Plymouth, South Shore & Cape Cod MA informatn.