Maynard MA: More Opportunities for Home Buyers!

The number of homes for sale in Maynard has increased substantially from last year at this time. There are 35 single-family houses for sale and ten condominiums (on MLS) for sale.

Prices for single-family homes in Maynard range from $126,000 to $579,000; the median list price is $329,900 exactly the same as it was one year ago. The median sale price year-to-date though October 31 was $335,000; $10,000 more than for the same period in 2014.

Prices for condominiums including garden-apartment style, townhouses at the established communities of Deer Hedge Run, Oak Ridge, and Apple Ridge, and new construction townhouses, range from $155,000 to $399,000. Condominium living is often a good choice for first-time home buyers, down-sizers, and anyone who is looking for easy living where someone else does the shoveling, landscaping, etc.

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About the author: Marilyn Messenger is a Maynard resident and has been serving on town Boards and committees, including the Maynard Planning Board, the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Pilot Planning Committee. She has also served on the Board of Trustees at Deer Hedge Run. As a licensed real estate broker, Certified Residential Specialist, and Accredited Buyer Representative she has helped home buyers and sellers achieve their housing goals for more than 20 years. Contact Marilyn at marilynmessenger@realtor.com or visit www.marilynmessenger.com to see what her clients say.

Maynard (MA) Housing Market Makes a Comeback in May!

Median sale prices for closed sales in Maynard during May 2013 improved dramatically from May 2012. Here is a chart showing median sale prices for single-family homes in May 2009 - 2013.

The number of homes sold in May was also higher and as in most places, the number of homes currently for sale in Maynard is substantially lower than last year at this time. Real estate prices are all about supply and demand and lower inventory is causing homes that are priced correct to sell quickly, sometimes generating multiple offers and sale prices over asking.

There are also fewer condominiums for sale. Sales activity at the Deer Hedge Run, Apple Ridge, and Oak Ridge townhouse developments has picked up.

Visit www.MarilynMessenger.com for the full report and to view a SlideShare presentation showing median sale prices for the nearby towns of Concord, Stow, Sudbury, and Wayland.
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Interest rates are going up again so now is the time to make your move. Whether you are a buyer, seller, or both having the right agent/broker navigating you through the process and negotiating on your behalf will make a big difference. Call Marilyn Messenger at 508-695-3501.

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"Fiscal Cliff" Real Estate Extenders

"Fiscal Cliff" legislation passed. Here are some of the details that effect real estate (from the National Association of Realtors website). Good news for most homeowners, especially people who are in need of a short sale or are going to end up in foreclosure, and people who are planning to buy a home.

Real Estate Tax Extenders:

• Mortgage Cancellation Relief is extended for one year to Jan. 1, 2014
• Deduction for Mortgage Insurance Premiums for filers making below $110,000 is extended through 2013 and made retroactive to cover 2012
• 15-year straight-line cost recovery for qualified leasehold improvements on commercial properties is extended through 2013 and made retroactive to cover 2012
• 10 percent tax credit (up to $500) for homeowners for energy improvements to existing homes is extended through 2013 and made retroactive to cover 2012.

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Buy or Rent? Must Ask Questions To Help You Decide

Whether you should buy or rent a home depends on your wants, needs, priorities, short and long term goals. Given the option, most people still prefer to own, especially these days when rents have gone up and mortgage rates have gone down. The decision is not only financial, but in fact, most people buy for quality of life reasons.

Here are some must ask questions to answer before you decide:

1)      What are your short and long term plans?

2)      What type of house do you want?

3)      What community do you want to live in?

4)      What is the upfront cost?  Down payment that goes toward the purchase price vs. security deposit, first and last month rent, rental agent fee.

5)      What is the actual after tax cost?

6)      How often do you want to move? A landlord can decide to sell the property at the end of your lease term end do you want to move after a year? What if you have children in school and there aren’t any rentals in that school district?

7)      Do you have a pet(s)? Many landlords do not allow any pets.

8)      How important is control over your living space?

9)      Do you like to decorate? You can’t change a rental; and why would you want to spend money on someone else’ property?

10)   How do you feel about paying your landlord’s mortgage/expenses, building some else’ wealth?

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Maynard Real Estate - Sales Up; Prices and Inventory Lower

Closed and Pending Sales were higher in August 2012
than in 2011; Sales also up Y-T-D

Summary: The number of closed sales of single family homes in Maynard continues to increase over 2011. Median and average sale prices were lower than in 2011. And, the number of homes on the market continues to decline. Lower prices make this a good time for buyers; while fewer homes for sale make this a good time for home sellers as long as they price their homes correctly.
Current: There are 49 single family homes for sale in Maynard; last year there were 62. The median list price is $284,900; the average is $278,440. Last year at this time the median list price was $282,400; the average was $296,141. Click to see current homes for sale in Maynard.
Pending Sales: Pending sales were up in August. There were 14 single family homes in Maynard sales pending in August 2012; up from 8 in August 2011. The median list price for sales pending was $324,900; last year it was $327,450.
Closed Sales August 2012: there were 12 closed sales during August 2012; up from 7 during August 2012. The median sale price was $231,500. The median sale price in August 2011 was $355,000.
Y-T-D through August 31, 2012: Closed sales were up in Maynard for the first eight months of 2012; there were 74 up from 63 for the same period in 2011. The 2012 median sale price was $269,750; 10.3% less than in 2011.
Condominiums (Including Townhouses and Garden-style): Condominium sales and prices were up in Maynard during August. There were 3 closed sales; there were 2 in August 2011. The median price was $203,900; up from $179,500 in August 2011.
Year-to-date sales and prices are both lower than last year. 15 closed sales compared with 19 for the same period in 2011. The median price was $195,000; down from $244,000. Click for condominium listings in Maynard.

Current: there are 16 condominiums for sale in Maynard with prices ranging from $49,900 for a bedroom garden apartment-style to $349,999 for age restricted new construction townhouses. Prices at the established townhouse communities of Deer Hedge Run, Apple Ridge and Oak Ridge range from $199,000 to $238,000 – townhouses those developments were selling for over $300,000 during the peak, so they are an excellent opportunity for buyers looking for easy living.
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Maynard Real Estate - Housing Market Update

Summary: The number of closed sales of single family homes in Maynard continues to increase over 2011. Median and average sale prices were be lower than in 2011. And, the number of homes on the market continues to decline.
 
Closed Sales July 2012: there were 16 closed sales during July 2012; double the number sold during July 2012. The median sale price was $277,700; the average was $296,888. The median in July 2011 was $331,250; the average was $344,225.

Pending Sales: There were 12 single family homes in Maynard that went pending during July 2012; up from 8 in July 2011.

Y-T-D through July 31, 2012: Closed sales were up in Maynard for the first seven months of 2012; there were 61 up from 56 for the same period in 2011. The 2012 median sale price was $277,500; the average was $277,475, both less than in 2011. The 2011 median sales prices was $300,350; the average was $326,646.

Listings and price reductions: 109 single family homes came on the market between January 1 and July 31, 2012 and there have been 51 price reductions. For the same period in 2011, 105 came on the market and 58 had price reductions.

Current: There are 49 single family homes for sale in Maynard; last year there were 62. The median list price is $284,900; the average is $278,440. Last year at this time the median list price was $282,400; the average was $296,141. Click to see all the current listings in Maynard.

Condominiums/townhouses: There was only 1 closed sale in July 2012, there were 4 in July 2011. Sales for the first seven months of 2012 were also less – 12 compared with 17 in 2011.

Sale prices: sale prices for condominium were also lower. The median sale price during July 2012 for a condo or townhouse in Maynard was $233,000; only one sold so the average was the same. The median sale price in July 2011 was $247,500; the average was $227,000.

Current: there are 18 condominiums for sale in Maynard with prices ranging from $149,900 for a 2 bedroom garden style to $349,999 for new construction townhouses. Prices at the established townhouse communities of Deer Hedge Run, Apple Ridge and Oak Ridge range from $185,000 to $238,000 – townhouses those developments were selling for over $300,000 during the peak, so they are an excellent opportunity for buyers looking for easy living. Click for condo and townhouse listings in Maynard.

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Maynard Real Estate - Home Sales Mixed; More Sales Lower Prices

Single family homes: There are currently55 single family homes for
sale in Maynard; down from 58 a year ago.  List prices range from
$79,900 to $469,900. The median list price is $289,900; the average is
$283,105. Last year at this time the median was $299,450 and the
average was $302,299.

Of the 55 homes for sale, 10 properties already have accepted offers
and are being kept active until contingencies are cleared.
Additionally, 13 single family properties went pending in May, 13 went
pending in May 2011. The median list price for sales pending is
$309,900; last year it was $279,900. These sales will close in the
next month or two and we will know the sale prices when they close.

Closed Sales May: The good news is that there were 8 closed sales of
single family homes in Maynard during May, twice as many as in May
2011. However, the median sale price of $212,250 was lower than in
April 2011 when it was $246,000.
Closed Sales Year-to-date (1/1 – 5/31): There have been 29 closed
sales for the first five months of 2012, exactly the same as for the
same period in 2011. However, sale prices were substantially lower
this year. The median sale price was $230,000, the average was
$236,086. Last year the median was $300,000 and the average was
$319,878.
Price adjustments: There have been 61 price reductions on 42 single-
family homes in Maynard during the past 3 months. The average
reduction was -5.82%.
Condominiums and Townhouses: There are 20 condominiums on the market
in Maynard; last year at this time there were 22. List prices range
from $79,900 for a garden apartment style condo to $320,000 for over
55 new construction townhouses.  The median list price is $222,450;
slightly higher than last year when it was $221,950.

Prices at the established townhouse communities Deer Hedge Run, Apple
Ridge, and Oak Ridge range from $189,900 to $239,000.These townhomes
were selling for over $300,000 during the peak, so they are especially
good deals for buyers looking for easy living.
Closed Sales Year-to-Date (1/1 – 5/31): There have been 10 condominium sales
during the first 5 months, last year there were 11 for the same
period. The median sale price Y-T-D for 2012 is $190,750; last year it
was $245,000, so it is interesting that current list prices are higher
than they were last year. Sellers really need to be realistic about
pricing if they want to sell; buyers, this is a great time to buy a
condo or townhouse in Maynard!

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Maynard Real Estate Update - Good Opportunities for Buyers!

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Single Family Homes: Current list prices for single family homes in Maynard range from $110,000 to $524,900; the median price is $269,450 - down from $300,000 last year; the average price is $288,023 - down from $328,494 last year at this time. There are 46 homes on the market. As in most other towns in the area, the market is very active because of the warm weather and low interest rates and of the 46 homes for sale, there are 8 that already have accepted offers. Last year there were 34 single family homes for sale. More inventory and lower prices combined with amazingly low interest rates make this a great time for buyers who would like to live in Maynard.

There are 11 single family properties with sales pending.

Closed Sales: January and February sales were down substantially from the first two months of 2011; only 9 compared with 17. And, sale prices were also lower. The median sale price was $230,000; the average was $225,889. The median sale price for the same period in 2011 was $321,000; the average was $329,865. On average, it took more time to sell – 130 days compared with 110 days.

While median and average price information is useful, it does not mean that every property value went up or down by the same amount or percent. Maynard had some good year-end opportunities in the lower ranges that buyers to advantage of; the average list price for homes with recently accepted offer is back up to $322,300.

Condominiums and Townhouses: There are only half as many condominiums including townhouses for sale in Maynard as there were last year at this time; 7 compared with 14. Median and average list prices are just about the same; the median is $239,999 and the average is $240,542


Sales of condomiumiums and townhouses for January and February were flat; only 6, last year there 7. And as with single-family homes in Maynard, sale prices were lower. The median sale price was $190,450; the average was $184,733.


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Fix It Anyway!

"If it isn't broken, don't fix it" is certainly popular advice, but if you've ever had a serious plumbing leak, you certainly wished you had taken care of the problem earlier.


Washing machines, like all appliances, are supposed to work and when they don't, it's time to have them fixed or replaced. However, there is a critical connection from your water supply that may even be older than your washing machine itself.

Ask someone whose hose broke while they were asleep or out of town and you'll hear stories of how quickly the water can damage walls, flooring and furniture. Almost anyone can replace the hoses with a pair of pliers for under $30.00 to avoid this potential catastrophe.

As you're shopping for the replacement hoses, consider the braided stainless steel connectors. The advantage is that the stainless steel offers additional protection should a soft spot develop in the hose beneath. They'll cost a little more but offer considerably more protection for a nominal price.

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Maynard Home Sales Market Report- 2011 Sales Up!

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 The 2011 median price was -9.93% less than the peak in 2007 and +7% higher than the low in 2009. The number of homes sold increased since the peak and has remained steady since 2009.

Days on market is an important factor to consider when pricing your home to sell. Buyers will not make offers on homes that are not priced correctly. The longer a house is on the market, the less it will sell for.

Single Family Homes: Current list prices for single family homes in Maynard range from $85,000 to $524,900; the median price is $259,900 - down from $318,250 last year; the average price is $269,997 - down from $330,340 last year at this time. There are 43 homes on the market; up from 30 last year. More inventory and lower prices combined with amazingly low interest rates make this a great time for buyers who would like to live in Maynard.

There are 3 single family properties with sales pending.

December Closed sales: December ended the year on a positive note. There were 10 sold, up from 8 in December 2010. The median price was $313,500; up from last year’s median of $287,000. The average was $308,300, slightly lower than last year. And on average, it took less time to sell – 116 days compared with 140. 

Condominiums and Townhouses: Looking for easy living? There are a total of 10 condominiums including townhouses for sale in Maynard. Of the ten, four have accepted offers waiting for contingencies to clear. Last year at this time there were 18 for sale.

There were 25 condos/townhouses sold in 2011. The median price was $234,500; the average was $211,208. There were on 2 closed sales in December; a townhouse at Deer Hedge Run that sold for $201,000; and a half-duplex one on Butler Avenue that sold for $179,900.

Maynard offers more affordable options for buyers than the surrounding towns of Sudbury, Acton, Concord, and Stow. First time home buyers moving from the Cambridge, Waltham, Arlington area are attracted to the active downtown with a variety of specialty shops and restaurants, arts, and movies as well as the variety of opportunities for outdoor activities including walking, hiking, golf, fishing, canoeing. Construction is also in the process building a new high school. If you haven’t been to Maynard, come see what you’re missing!

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Maynard Real Estate Update - September Homes Sales Up; Q3 Sales Flat!

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Single Family Homes: Good opportunities for buyers who would like to live in Maynard.  List prices for single family homes in Maynard range from $95,000 to $495,000; the median price is $269,000 - down from $321,450 last year; the average price is $288,749 - down from $332,985 last year at this time. There are 61 homes on the market; up from 54 last year. There are 7 single family properties with sales pending. The average price for sales pending is $289,014. Closed sales: There were 9 closed sales of single family homes in Maynard during September 2011, up from 6 during September 2010. Median and average sale prices were also higher. The median sale price was $339,000; the average was $300,111. Sale prices for Q3 were also up from the third quarter of 2010; however, the number of homes sold was exactly the same at 24.

While median and average prices show some general trends, they do not indicate that every house has increased or decreased by the same amount. Sellers who want to move before winter market need to make sure their property is positioned properly to attract the maximum number of potential buyers in the current market.
Condominiums and Townhouses: For anyone looking for easy living there are a total of 19 condominiums and townhouses for sale in Maynard. Prices range for condos and townhouses in Maynard range from $119,900 to $320,000. New construction prices for over 55 townhouses range from 300K to 320K; resale prices at the established townhouse developments of Deer Hedge Run, Apple Ridge and Oak ridge range from $195,000 to $219,900. At the peak these townhouses were selling as high as the $320s so they are a great deal in the $200s.
Maynard offers more affordable options for buyers than the surrounding towns of Sudbury, Acton, Concord, and Stow. First time home buyers moving from the Cambridge, Waltham, Arlington area are attracted to the active downtown with its variety of specialty shops and restaurants, arts, and movies as well as the variety of opportunities for outdoor activities including walking, hiking, golf, fishing, canoeing. Maynard also has approved the construction of a new high school. If you haven't been to Maynard, come see what you're missing!
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Maynard Real Estate Market Report - Lower Prices; More Choices!

Welcome to the Maynard MA Real Estate Market Conditions report for June 2011.

List prices for single family homes in Maynard range from $115,000 to $499,000; the median price is $299,000 - down form $341,400 last year; the average price is $306,524 - down from $351,000 last year at this time. There are 58 homes on the market; up from 48 last year. Of the 58 on the market 6 have accepted offers; and there are 18 with sales pending. The average list price for homes with accepted offers is $313,817; the average price for sales pending is $369,133.

There were 10 closed sales in Maynard from 5/1 to 6/15 compared with 16 the same period last year when the federal home buyer credit was available. The 2011 median sale price from 5/1 to 6/15 was $265,000; the average was $269,850. Last year the median was approximately 30K higher; and the average was approximately 20K higher.
After this challenging winter we just had, more people are considering condominiums. For anyone looking for easy living, there are a total of 24 condominiums and townhouses for sale in Maynard; up from 15 last year at this time. There are townhouses with accepted offer; 3 with sales pending; and there were 3 closed sales from 5/1/ to 6/15.

Prices range for condos and townhouses in Maynard range from $99,000 for a garden-style short sale needing lender approval to $320,000 for new construction in an over 55 townhouse development. Prices at the established townhouse developments of Apple Ridge, Oak Ridge, and Deer Hedge Run start at $205,000 for a 2 level fixer. At the peak these townhouses were selling up into the $320s so they are an excellent value in the $200s.

Maynard offers more affordable options for buyers than the surrounding towns of Sudbury, Acton, Concord, and Stow. First time home buyers moving from the Cambridge, Waltham, Arlington area are attracted to the active downtown with its variety of specialty shops and restaurants, arts, and movies as well as the variety of opportunities for outdoor activities including walking, hiking, golf, fishing, canoeing. Maynard also has approved the construction of a new high school. If you haven't been to Maynard, come see what you're missing!

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Maynard MA Housing Report - Sales and Prices Up!

Welcome to the Maynard MA Real Estate Market Conditions report for June 2010.


There are currently 49 single-family homes on the market in Maynard compared with 30 at this time last year; 3 of the properties already have accepted offers and are waiting for contingencies to clear. There are also 12 homes with sales pending.

The median list price for a single family home in Maynard is $329,500 up from last year at this time when it was $288,400; the average list price is also higher - $346,575, last year it was $327,730. The average list price for the homes with offers accepted is also $346,575; the average list price for sales pending is $334,083.

The average time on the market for current listings is 72 days compared with 135 days on 6/20/2009.

Closed single family home sales in Maynard during May 2010 were up from May 2009; 11 compared with 5. Median and average sale prices were also up by approximately 20K. The median sale price was $300,000; the average was $284,615. Year-to-date there have been 48 single family homes sold in Maynard, up substantially for the same period in 2009; and sale prices for the year are also up.

For anyone looking for easy living, there are there are 18 condominiums/townhouses available in Maynard; last year at this time there were 23. Prices range from $99,900 for apartment style condos to $339,900 for new townhouses. Prices at the established townhouse developments of Apple Ridge, Oak Ridge, and Deer Hedge Run start at $234,000.

Maynard offers more affordable housing options for buyers than the surrounding towns of Sudbury, Acton, Concord, and Stow, and the town has lots of activities and amenities including an active downtown with a variety of specialty shops and restaurants, Fine Arts movie theatre, live arts, music, and theatre. Check TV Diner's out recent restaurant reviews in Maynard.

To find out what homes are available in Maynard and the nearby towns west of Boston, visit www.marilynmessenger.com your on-line source for planning your move - MLS listings with addresses and maps, news and information. Or call Marilyn Messenger at 508-596-3501 for personal real estate services.

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Just Sold! Deer Hedge Run Townnhouse Maynard MA

Just sold another townhouse at Deer Hedge Run in Maynard. Sale price: $233,500! Check out the video.

The happy sellers are ready to take advantage of the home buyer tax credit which now includes up to $6,500 to puchase a single-family in Sudbury. What a great opportunity for buyers and sellers in this spring market; deadlines and restrictions apply - click here for information.

Deer Hedge Run is a townhouse development consisting of 155 townhouse units, a clubhouse for entertaining, a fitness room, heated outdoor pool, and a community tennis court; all  beautifully sited on 37+ acres of private land near Acton, Concord, and Sudbury. Perfect place for anyone looking for easy living.

Shop Local; New England Appliance for Best Service!

So many choices for places to shop these days - big box stores, discounters, sales at high-end malls and specialty stores, and of course, the Internet. Everyone's looking for the best deal but what does that really mean? To me the best deal isn't just price; service is the value added that is priceless; and sometimes we overlook what our local businesses have to offer.

New England Appliances on Nason Street in downtown Maynard MA, my old standby for appliances for the past 21 years proved it again this past week. My six year old washing machine that I bought at there (after a terrible experience with a large national chain store) broke over the weekend so I called them to come out and fix it.

Long story short, the problem was a part that had they never seen brake before so it wasn't something they had in stock. Of course, it was two days before Thanksgiving, so we knew it would be a few days before the part would be in. Looked like I'd be spending the holiday at the laundromat - oh well, certainly there are worse things that can happen.

So I packed up my clothes and headed to the bank to get some quarters. While I was standing in line my phone rang; it was Ron, the owner, calling to say that when he got back to the store he checked a machine they had on the floor and the part was the same, so he took it from the floor model and said he could come over and fix it right then! Awesome I said! What outstanding service...

There's no way that Walmart or Sears or any on-line store could or would be willing and able to provide such outstanding service; that is something only a local store can do; and it is truly priceless!

I shop around too, especially in this economy everyone has to. But in the end, shopping locally is the best for quality, service, and yes, prices are competitive, and it;s it good for the town - a win-win for everyone.

Happy Holidays...and please consider our local shops for the holidays and all year long!