Where is the snow?

Home buyers and sellers are getting a quick start to the spring market.  We have been blessed so far with a mild winter and spring.  Many homes that are coming on the market are seeing a lot of activity.  Priced right and dressed up they are going under agreement in days.  We recently had a listing that was under agreement in 3 days.

I would not wait to put your home on when there is more competition. I would recommend you go ahead and list now and not have much competiton and get it sold.  Wellesley Real Estate is doing very well and the Wellesley Homes are selling!

If you would like to know the current stats or market actvity just reach out to our team at 781-694-3595.  We are happy to help you with your Wellesley Home Search.

Selling Your Wellesley Home

How to Make Your Wellesley Home Attractive to ALL Buyers

Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my Wellesley Real Estate or Newton Real Estate websites. Search for homes HERE. If there is a new home sales tract near your home, go visit. It doesn't matter what size the homes are. What you will find are some wonderfully (but sparsely) furnished homes that anyone could live in -- with the emphasis on "anyone." They are anonymous. There may be a baseball glove in the boy's room, but no family photos on the walls. There may be "personality" - but no person. The reason you want to make your home "anonymous" is because you want buyers to view it as their potential home. When a potential homebuyer sees your family photos hanging on the wall, it puts your own brand on the home and momentarily shatters their illusions about living in the house themselves. Put away family photos, sports trophies, collectible items, knick-knacks, and souvenirs. Put them in a box. Rent a storage area for a few months and put the box in the storage unit. Do not just put the box in the attic, basement, garage or a closet. Part of preparing a house for sale is to remove "clutter," and that is the next step in preparing your house for sale. Bottom Line: Removing personal items in your home will open it up to a wider range of potential buyers. If you are thinking of selling your home in the next twelve months, selling sooner rather than later will probably get you the higher price. However, in 18-24 months, the market will return to historic appreciation norms. Call me if you want help with your home purchase. We have a team, Christine Norcross & Partners, at William Raveis and we can help you find your dream home in the Wellesley Real Estate market – Natick, Newton, Needham, Wellesley, Wayland, Weston and more.

Wellesley Home Sale Information

Wellesley Home Sale Information - Christine Norcross 781-929-4994 Here is a look at some Wellesley Home Sale Market data. This fall has been relatively soft. However when you look at this year compared to 2010 we are very close to the same sales. It is interesting. Rates are at an all time low yet buyers are slow to purchase. I will share below the Home Inventory sine Jan 2010 to Oct 2011 (Active listings) and the Home Sold data. If you want more information on other towns just shoot me an email. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="360" caption="Wellesley Homes for Sale"][/caption]   [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="360" caption="Wellesley Homes Sold"][/caption]

Wellesley Mortgage Rates by William Raveis Mortgage

Here are the weekly Mortgage Rates from William Raveis Mortgage! If you are looking to buy your 1st home or looking to trade up - these rates are fantastic. Why wouldn't someone consider trading up with mortgage rates for Wellesley Homes and Newton Homes at an all time low! WOW is all I can say about these great rates.

Mortgage Rates for MA
Product	Interest Rates	Annual Percentage Rate	Interest Rate Based on Index + Margin
15 YR Fixed Conforming	3.250%	3.353%
15 YR Fixed Jumbo	4.000%	4.337%
30 YR Fixed Conforming	3.875%	3.938%
30 YR Fixed High Conforming	4.125%	4.386%
30 YR Fixed Jumbo	4.625%	4.904%
30 YR Fixed Super Jumbo	4.875%	5.166%
5/1 (30 Yr) ARM Conforming	2.750%	3.180%	3.250%
5/1 (30 Yr) ARM Jumbo	3.250%	3.312%	3.250%
5/1 (30 Yr) Portfolio ARM	2.875%	3.216%	3.250%

If you want to purchase or refinance - Contact Scott King with William Raveis Mortgage. He is absolutely fantastic. We just refinanced our home and were able to get a 30-year fixed in the 4's. Scott can be reached at Scott.King@Raveis.com You can also go here for more details. on Wellesley Home Mortgages. Scott King - 508-317-2927

Let it Snow in Wellesley - Saturday night October 29th

Let it Snow in Wellesley - Saturday night October 29th! Christine Norcross - 781-929-4994 Here comes the snow. Can you believe they are calling for 1-6" in and around Wellesley tonight. It's a great night to spend time with your family around a fire and enjoying the coming of winter.. in your Wellesley Homes. Tomorrow will be a day of Open Houses and work - So whether it snows or not - please come and see us at the following Open Houses. We'd love to see you! 61 Curve Street, Wellelsey $789,000 1:00 - 2:30 294 Central Ave, Needham $865,000 12:30 - 2:00 247 Broadmeadow, Needham $775,000 2:30 - 4:00 17 Presidential, Southborough $979,900 1:00 - 2:30 Please come by - We have some fabulous properties for sale and would love to see you! or Find your Dream Home here See you Sunday!

5 Professional Home Decorating Tips for Your Newton Home

The hardest part of Newton real estate shopping is over — picking out the home that is right for you and your family. But wait! Before you spend hours flipping through home design magazines, here are 5 tips to help you get started on home decorating without the headache.

1. Take cues from the masters. Do you have a favorite painting? Bring a print to a paint store and have them match shades of paint to the painting’s colors. Just think about how great it will feel to introduce guests to “The Waterlily Room”!
A Pedro Cano painting in the Vatican Museums

A Pedro Cano painting in the Vatican Museums

2. Wallpaper one wall. It’s a modern alternative to papering the entire room – and it also saves you time and money.

3. Mix and match textures. Black leather couch? Add gray satin pillows. Tiled white bathroom floor? Toss down a soft, nubby white bathroom rug.

4. Cluster objects by color. Merchandisers group by color in window displays and with clothing inside the store – it works great at home, too. The best part is, you won’t have to store away all of your knick-knacks.

5. Skip the home design magazines and look at hotel rooms instead. Hotel rooms are the simplified version of home decor. Surface Magazine and National Geographic Traveller are two magazines that show contemporary indoor and outdoor spaces from top hotels.

Moving into your Wellesley Home: Clean Green!

Moving into your Wellesley Home: Clean Green! Says Christine Norcross - 781-929-4994
It’s easy to switch to green cleaning products when you’re moving into a new home. Going green with natural household products means spending less, cutting down on harsh chemicals inside your home, and putting less harsh chemicals down the drain and into your local water supply. Here are some green household tips for your Wellesley Home. Instead of Drano, pour baking soda down the drain, then follow up with white vinegar. Let the foam bubble up and soak for a minute, then pour boiling water down the drain to rinse. Instead of window cleaner, mix 1 gallon of water with 3 tablespoons of white vinegar into a spray bottle. Instead of a toilet bowl cleaner, sprinkle baking soda on the bowl and rinse with vinegar, then scrub with a toilet brush. For a spot remover, use club soda. Instead of wood polish, squeeze 1 lemon into 1 teaspoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon water. Apply a thin coat of this to the furniture, let sit for 5 minutes, and buff off with a soft cloth. For more tips stay tuned to our Website at ChristineNorcross.com.