Friday, March 13, 2015

Economic Update


Tightening labor market conditions are another sign of an improved economy. Labor market confidence could help the Fed decide to raise policy rates in June.


The dollar continues to improve against overseas currency like the yen and euro. Nearing 12-year highs, the strong dollar is good for interest rates.


Wholesalers report more inventory and decreased sales for January. Blamed by economists on the plunge in oil prices, the changes are good for interest rates.


The number of new homes being built suggests that housing growth continues. The type of homes built points to interest in home ownership by first-time buyers.


Millennials accounted for 32% of all home purchases in 2014. With a median age of 29 and income of $76,900 they were also the largest percentage of buyers.


The housing market continues to rebound. Foreclosure inventory decreased 33.2% and completed foreclosures dropped 22.5% year-over-year in January.

Thursday, March 12, 2015

The 5th Annual Taste of MetroWest

 
 

Title:The 5th Annual Taste of MetroWest
Date:3/24/2015 (Tuesday)
Address:Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, 1657 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01701
Location:Framingham, MA
Hours:5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)
Cost/Cover:Early Bird On Line Only $28.00 At the Door $40.00 Corporate Sponsor Tickets $28.00 Children under 12 $14.00
Web Page:http://www.metrowest.org/

Details:Announcing the 5th Annual Taste of MetroWest!

TUESDAY MARCH 24, 2015
5:00PM - 8:00PM
SHERATON FRAMINGHAM HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER

The region's finest restaurants, caterers, gourmet and ethnic markets, gift boutiques, wineries, brew houses and local purveyors of fine liquors will offer delicious samples of food and beverages at this event at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center.

Share your feedback through the “People’s Choice” awards for various food and beverage categories. Cast your vote and celebrate the “Best of MetroWest.”

Click here for a list of last year's exhibitors and sponsors!

Don't miss out on this fabulous event...The 5th Annual "Taste of MetroWest!"

Friday, March 6, 2015

2015 Home Show

 

Title:Worcester Spring Home Show
Date:3/6/2015 - 3/8/2015
Address:DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester, MA
Location:Worcester, MA
Hours:Fri 4-8; Sat 10-7; Sun 11-5
Cost/Cover:see website for free pass
Web Page:http://www.worcestershows.com/SpringHome/index.html
Contact Info:508-836-2222

Details:The Worcester Spring Home Show, presented by the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Central Massachusetts is the oldest Home Show in Worcester County. Since 1946 area home owners have found the products, services and advice they need at the Worcester Home Show. But the Home Show is not only the oldest; it’s also the biggest with over 300 displays displaying the latest products and services for your home, your lawn, your patio and your garden. From roofing to flooring, from windows to doors, from siding to paint; if you can’t find it at the Home Show you probably can’t find it anywhere.

With spring right around the corner the Home Show is the perfect place to shop for all your needs. Many exhibitors will be offering money saving show specials.

There is no better time to get going on the projects you have been delaying. Today’s low interest rates make now the time to turn your house into the home you’ve always wanted.

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Animal Tracking at Broadmoor

 

Title:Animal Tracking at Broadmoor
Date:3/8/2015 (Sunday)
Address:280 Eliot St.
Location:Natick, MA
Hours:2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost/Cover:Adults: $12 Members; $15 Non-Members
Web Page:http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/program-catalog#prog ...
Contact Info:508-655-2296

Details:Winter is a great time to look for signs of animals as they forage for food and shelter at Broadmoor during the cold winter months. Learn to identify the tracks, chews, scat, burrows and other clues left by many creatures including deer, fisher and coyote. Enjoy a guided walk as we search for signs of our local winter wildlife.

Instructions and Directions:
Will be held with or without snow. Please dress for the weather. This program also includes walking over uneven terrain. Pre-registration required. Online registration available.

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

March $600 Gift Card Sweepstakes!



Enter my March sweepstakes to win $600 in gift cards from popular retailers such as Pottery Barn, Home Depot and Target. To enter, just like or comment on this post or click the link below!

Enter now: https://read.n-play.com/gateway/sweepstakes/141864102531887



Friday, February 20, 2015

Help with Ice Dams

Ice dams can cause major damage to a home. Roof leaks, gutter failure and foundation damage can all occur due to ice dams!
After that wicked winter storm hits, you'll want to prevent any possible (or further) damage from the ice and snow.

Roof tips: Long icicles hanging from your gutters are a warning sign of possible ice dams on your roof. An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow from draining off the roof. This can cause serious roof damage.

Here's how to deal with ice dams:

Remove snow from the roof.
Chip away at the ice.
Call a professional. Removing an ice dam can be quite dangerous if you do it yourself. Ensure you hire a professional, like ourselves, with experience and great references!
Properly ventilate and insulate the attic. The main cause of ice dams is an overly warm attic.


Don’t wait until the ice dams cause leaking!

Call or email us today to schedule! 1800.734.1660 or617.780.4518



PACKAGE 1:

Price for one to two story homes (one hour minimum)

$375 first hour, four men (4 total hours)

$60 hour afterwards, per men hour



PACKAGE 2:

Price for one to two story homes (one hour minimum):

$325 first hour, for three men (3 total hours)

$ 65 hour afterwards, per men hour



AVERAGE COST

(Depends on factors that impact timing, such as amount of accumulated snow, temperature, roof pitch, height and dams):

Ranch Home
$400.00
Ranch Home With Hip Roof
$600.00
Raised Ranch
$700.00
Cape Home
$600.00
Colonial Home
$795.00
Colonial Home With Hip Roof
$990.00

Sunday, February 8, 2015