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SUCCESS CELEBRATED AT CONWAY MID-YEAR AWARDS

July 23, 2010 No comments

Plymouth — An ever-improving economy and recent company advancements were the hot topics at Jack Conway, Realtor’s Mid-Year Awards breakfast at the Plymouth Radisson last week.

Hundreds of agents and managers from Jack Conway, Realtor’s 42 offices heard from Conway VP and Counsel Jay Chaisson, who told them, “This is still such a great time to buy real estate, and the tools Conway is rolling out to help buyers and sellers will make the customer experience the best in the industry.”

These tools, including a brand new Web site, which debuted in June, and new technology tools introduced at the rally, are obviously having an effect at the 53-year old company, said CEO Carol Bulman.

“Great things have happened over the first six months of 2010,” said Bulman. “Our recruiting effort has doubled and our market share is improving in most areas. We have a lot to be proud of.”

The breakfast was also a chance for Conway to recognize its agents who were Tops in Listings and Sales from the first six months of 2010. Earning the honor of Tops Companywide in both categories was Beth Van der Veer of Conway-Mattapoisett.

“Beth is a true sales champion and sets a great example for all of our agents,” said Chairman Jack Conway. “Not only is she a wonderful Realtor, but a special person who really cares for her clients. That truly makes Beth No. 1.”

Taunton’s Morgan Neill, a second-year student at The Boston Conservatory, kicked off the event by singing the National Anthem. And Conway Executive Dick Cahill presented the company’s Buyer Bonus Program to the audience. Technology Director Toni Manning also unveiled new web-based presentations for the agents.

Jack Conway Realtor, established in 1956, has 42 sales offices from Swampscott to Cape Cod. The company includes a commercial and relocation division and a full-service lending arm, Conway Home Mortgage, an affiliate of Wells Fargo.

Photo: Conway-Mattapoisett agent Beth Van der Veer (center) was named Tops in Listing and Sales Companywide for the first half of 2010. She is congratulated by CEO Carol Bulman and VP Ralph Grassia.

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LOW INTEREST RATES A BOON FOR BUYERS

July 23, 2010 No comments

Norwell — Jack Conway, Realtor and its financial arm, Conway Home Mortgage (CHM), announced today that historically low mortgage interest rates hovering near 4.5 percent offer a better incentive for people to buy houses now than when the $8,000 federal tax credit was in effect.

Rosemary O’Neil, branch manager of Conway Home Mortgage, an affiliate of Wells Fargo Bank, offered the example of a person who bought a $250,000 home at 6 percent, which was the going mortgage rate during the tax credit period. That person’s mortgage payment is $1,498 a month (excluding taxes and insurance) for 30 years. If a buyer  purchases a $250,000 home today at 4.75 percent, the monthly payment is $1,304 – a savings of $194 a month and almost $70,000 over the course of the loan.

Rosemary O’Neil, branch manager of Conway Home Mortgage, an affiliate of Wells Fargo Bank, has never seen interest rates dip this low in her 25-year career. “This is a bigger windfall than the federal tax credit, and people need to act fast,” she said.  “If you’re credit-worthy and qualify for the loan, there may never be a better time to buy.”

“Interest rates in the mid-fours are an incredible boon to today’s home buyers,” said Conway CEO Carol Bulman. “Rates haven’t been this low since the 1950s, and we hope people will take advantage of this opportunity while it lasts.”

Conway Sales Manager Robbie Lindo said business has been booming in his Abington office in the last six weeks. “Rates have dropped almost 1.25 percent since April 30, and that translates into huge savings for buyers,” said Lindo. “We closed a transaction today with a 4.5 percent interest rate, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen that. With these kind of rates, people may pay less to own a home than to rent.”

For more information on available home financing programs, contact Rosemary O’Neil at 781-681-9400 or email roniel@conwayhomemortgage.com.

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CONWAY CELEBRATES IN HINGHAM

July 23, 2010 No comments

Hingham — The sales team at Jack Conway, Realtor’s Hingham office recently unveiled its new state-of-the-art sales center on 321 Main Street during a summer party with more than 100 guests in attendance.

The event featured tours of the new building, networking and plenty of good food and cheer. It also provided an opportunity for agents and managers from all over Conway Country and the Realtor community to share in 54 years of success for the company in Hingham. The newly re-designed offices features multiple large flat-screen TV monitors, high-tech work stations and updated customer care areas.

“We’re happy to be celebrating in Hingham, where we started it all — in 1956,” said Chairman Jack Conway. “And through this revitalized office, with all the nice bells and whistles, I know we will continue to be successful and help our customers who have grown to trust our way of doing business.”

CEO Carol Bulman praised Conway-Hingham manager Mary McCready and her team for all their hard work during construction. She also acknowledged the hard work of Conway Designer Kelly Waterfield and Conway Construction’s Ed Brennan.

“This is such a great office, with top people who really care for their customers,” said Bulman. “And Mary McCready is really one of the biggest reasons for the success. Her standards and management of her team are second to none.”

Jack Conway Co. is celebrating its 54th year as the largest independently-owned real estate company based in Massachusetts.  There are 42 sales offices from Boston to Cape Cod.

To join Mary McCready’s sales team, call 781-749-1600.

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Chairman Jack Conway, Hingham manager Mary McCready, CEO Carol Bulman and Executive Dick Cahill celebrate the newly redecorated Conway office at 321 Main Street in Hingham.

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CONWAY AGENT WORKS FOR HAITI RELIEF

July 16, 2010 No comments

Norwell — Jack Conway, Realtor Norwell agent Francesca Iannessa recently shipped crates of baby bottles, pain relievers, cough syrups, infant formula, diapers, canned foods, and vitamins to the earthquake-torn nation of Haiti. Ianessa had solicited the contributions from Conway colleagues throughout the 42-office company and had set up drop boxes at the company’s Norwell Headquarters to collect them.

She and her husband, Dr. Michael Iannessa, will travel to Haiti in November to participate in the ongoing relief effort of Light Path, Inc., a non-profit humanitarian  organization bringing goods and services to the people of Haiti. Along with other volunteers, they will live in tents and be bused to camp stations to deliver food, water, and medical supplies to those living in the aftermath of the quake’s devastation.

“We felt we had to do something to help,” said Iannessa, a Norwell resident who joined the Conway sales team in 2006. “Children have lost their parents, mothers have lost babies, and many people are hungry, homeless and ill. We are more than grateful to be able to play whatever small part we can in bringing aid to this country.”

Light Path, Inc. has made three trips to Haiti since the earthquake, delivering medical supplies to more than 12,000 sick and injured Haitians in hospitals and tent cities in the island nation. For more information on the relief project or to make a donation, contact Francesca Iannessa at 781-871-5587 or email fiannessa@jackconway.com.

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Conway-Norwell agent Francesca Iannessa receives a donation from VP Brian McCormick for Haiti relief.

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CONWAY DARTMOUTH OFFICIALLY OPENS ITS DOORS

July 2, 2010 No comments

Dartmouth — A jam-packed crowd of agents, managers and friends from all along the South Coast and distant outposts in Conway Country joined the Jack Conway, Realtor sales team in North Dartmouth for a Grand Opening celebration recently.

Chairman Jack Conway, CEO Carol Bulman and sales manager Laurie Wilkie helped Greater New Bedford Board of Realtors Executive Robin Maccini cut the ribbon, opening the new Conway-North Dartmouth office which was acquired in the Townhouse Realty purchase. The office was brimming with excitement and has all its listings proudly displayed along the wall. Wilkie is also running a twice-a-day license law class in the conference room.

The State Road (Rte. 6) site was formerly the flagship office of Towne House Realty, founded by Paul Langlois in 1962. Earlier this year, Conway purchased the assets of that firm, which also included a Somerset location.

Conway welcomed the crowd, and opened the floor to Regional VP Ralph Grassia who talked about the new Conway team.

“We’re lucky to have someone with Laurie’s credentials heading up our North Dartmouth team,” Ralph said. “Together with our Padanaram and New Bedford offices, we will be able to reach out to many more customers on the South Coast.”

Jesse Amorin, who joined Langlois’ sales team in 1974, also told the crowd how happy he is to be part of the new Conway Country group. “Paul was approached by several companies when he decided to sell the assets of his company,” said Amorin. “When he asked me what I thought of Jack Conway’s proposal, I said. ‘Don’t go anywhere else.’ I’ve worked with Paul for 35 years, and he and Jack are a lot alike. They have the same values and integrity. I knew it would be a perfect match.”

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The Conway team cutting the ribbon at the opening of the new North Dartmouth location on Rte. 6.

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CONWAY’S FERNALD JOINS WOMEN’S FESTIVAL

July 2, 2010 No comments

Pembroke — Heather Fernald, a sales agent at Jack Conway. Realtor’s Whitman office, was among the 50 women who laid the seeds for a new tradition – an annual South Shore Women’s Festival to honor the accomplishments of local female artisans and professionals. The event was held in June in the Pembroke backyard of longtime Boston activist and women’s rights advocate Gretchen Jones. All proceeds benefited Jane Doe, Inc., the umbrella organization that provides shelter and resources for victims of domestic and sexual violence.

The sun shone brightly on a perfect June day as Fernald and her mother Janice hosted a table under a white tent showcasing the real estate services of Jack Conway Co. and its affiliate, Conway Home Mortgage. “It was a great opportunity for me to network with other South Shore women and show the public what we have to offer as their neighborhood Realtor,” said Fernald. “I actually got a new customer at the event, who may be selling and buying a home in the near future. I think it was particularly appropriate for our company to be involved in a program honoring women since Jack Conway was the first Massachusetts Realtor to hire females as sales agents in the field back in the late 1950s. Working women have formed the solid base of our 54-year-old firm’s success.”

Festival organizer Gretchen Jones is a columnist for GateHouse Newspapers and an 18-year Boston resident who recently moved to Pembroke. “When I came to the suburbs, I finally had a backyard, and I decided to do something with it,” said Jones. “I used the space to start the South Shore Women’s Festival to recognize the skills and talents of females and to benefit a charity at the same time. Every person who showcased their business or artwork at the event brought a potluck dish and made a $5 donation to Jane Doe, Inc.”

Fernald plans to be among those who will gather again next year to celebrate women in business who make a difference in their communities.  “We’re hoping this was the birth of a much larger festival that can be repeated annually in a public setting. But, if not, we’ve still got Gretchen’s yard, and that will work just fine.”

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Conway-Whitman agent Heather Fernald (third from left) took part in the first South Shore Women’s Festival in Pembroke.

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BOSTON WOMAN A WINNER WITH CONWAY

July 2, 2010 No comments

North Attleboro – Tiffany Pawson of Boston was the winner of a $100 gift card as part of Jack Conway, Realtor’s Open House Blitz weekend.

Pawson visited an Open House hosted by the Conway-North Attleboro sales team, and was entered into the drawing for one of three gift cards. Other winners chosen were from Norton and Plymouth.

In its 54th year, Jack Conway, Realtor is the largest and most respected full service real estate firm in Southeastern Massachusetts, with 42 offices throughout the region, from Boston to Cape Cod.

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Conway-North Attleboro manager Sherrell Prefontaine (left) hands a  gift card to Open House Blitz winner Tiffany Pawson of Brockton.

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CONWAY TO HONOR MCNAMARA FOR ACHIEVEMENT

July 2, 2010 No comments

Marshfield — Jack Conway, Realtor’s Marshfield office will honor John McNamara, who was named the “2010 Realtor of Outstanding Service” by the Plymouth and South Shore Association of Realtors (PASS).

McNamara received the distinction at the PASS Annual Awards Banquet, held in June at the Atlantica Restaurant in Cohasset. “Not all of John’s colleagues were able to attend this event, so we’re honoring him on his own to recognize his success,” said Chairman Jack Conway. “We’re proud of John’s commitment to the association, the real estate industry, and our Marshfield office. In my opinion, he deserves the Conway Country outstanding service award on a daily basis.”

Carol Bulman, CEO of Jack Conway, Realtors, attended the PASS awards dinner and was “thrilled” to see one of her sales agents honored by the group. “Having people like John McNamara on our team is so important to our company’s success,” said Bulman. “We are very proud of him.”

Donna Fitzgerald chaired the PASS Committee that selected the organization’s 2010 award winners.  “We congratulate John for his tireless efforts to advance the real estate profession and our association,” said Fitzgerald.  “He is making things better for his peers and for the South Shore communities that we serve.”

McNamara, who joined the sales team of Conway-Marshfield in 2002, has devoted much of his volunteer work to PASS initiatives. He served as treasurer of the group for two years, sat on the board of directors for five years, and has been a member of the finance and budget committee since 2004.  He is also a past director of the Massachusetts Association of Realtors.

“I believe very much in what PASS does for its 2,200 members and for the industry as a whole,” said McNamara. “I have a business background, and I’m happy to put my skills to work for a group that educates Realtors to better serve the home buyers and sellers of the South Shore.”

Grace Alvey, manager of Conway-Marshfield and an active PASS member, was proud to learn of McNamara’s achievement. “It didn’t surprise me that John was selected for this recognition,” said Alvey. “John is a person who can always be counted on, and he carries that through to his sales team and his customers.  We’re lucky to have him.”

A New York native, McNamara graduated cum laude from Boston College with a bachelor’s degree in history and economics. He later joined the U.S. Navy and received his commission at Officer’s Candidate School in Newport, R.I. He served as a Lieutenant J.G. on a submarine rescue ship during the Vietnam War. After working as an executive and chief operating officer for retail chains in Pennsylvania and New England, he relocated to Massachusetts in 1995 and bought a house in Marshfield from Alvey, his future boss.

“I was so pleased with the service I got from Grace and her team that when I decided to enter the real estate field in 2002, I came straight here,” said McNamara. “I enjoy working for a locally based, home-grown company where you can talk with Jack Conway, our chairman, or Carol Bulman, our CEO, every day if you need to. This company has a wonderful reputation and it lives up to it every day.”

McNamara and his wife Gerri have two children, Thomas and Cheryl, and a 3-year-old grandson Michael.

For all your real estate needs, contact John McNamara at 781-837-2877 or email mailto: jmcnamara@jackconway.com.

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Conway-Marshfield agent John McNamara was named the “2010 Realtor of Outstanding Service” by the Plymouth and South Shore Association of Realtors (PASS).

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CONWAY CHOSEN TO HELP WITH NEW BEDFORD HOUSING PLAN

July 2, 2010 No comments

New Bedford — Jack Conway, Realtor’s New Bedford office has been named the exclusive marketing agent for a city-funded program that will help first-time buyers purchase beautifully restored homes in New Bedford at prices well below their market value.

The Resource, Inc. (TRI), a Cape Cod-based investment company, was chosen by the New Bedford Office of Housing and Community Development to completely rehab and restore foreclosed, short sale, and distressed properties, price them under their market value, and sell them to qualified first-time buyers. Sale prices on the houses are not negotiable and in the case of multiple offers, the city will hold a lottery to choose the winning bidder. Special financing packages with low down payments and closing cost credits are also available.

After researching a number of Realtors in the area, TRI selected Jack Conway Co.’s New Bedford office as its exclusive marketing partner in the project. “We’re happy to work with TRI and the city of New Bedford on this exciting program,” said Darren Costa, manager of Conway-New Bedford. “This gives first-time buyers the chance to own a home in our community without starting out in a major fixer-upper.”

Conway Regional VP Ralph Grassia is grateful for the “vote of confidence” that TRI placed in his company. “We’re thrilled to be selected from among more than 100 real estate firms in the New Bedford area to sell these beautiful houses,” said Grassia. “It will be a huge boon for our customers and our office.”

According to Lori Moring, Housing Program Coordinator for the City of New Bedford, the beneficiaries of the new initiative are 3-fold – the first time buyer, the city and the neighborhood. “We are using federal monies we received from HUD to fund this project, which is aimed at allowing first time homeowners, not investors, to purchase former distressed properties in New Bedford,” said Moring. “The project benefits our city by putting abandoned houses back into the tax base, and it revitalizes our neighborhoods by restoring wonderful homes.”

Costa is eager to sell the listings coming into his office through the new partnership. “We aren’t talking about vacant properties being sold in ‘as is’ condition here,” said Costa. “These homes are renovated from top to bottom with such improvements as new appliances, countertops, fixtures, windows, heating and electrical systems, paint and roofing. First time buyers will be able to own properties that have been restored to their original glory at prices well below their current market value. That’s a win-win situation for everyone.”

For all your real estate needs, contact Darren Costa at 508-996-4300 or email dcosta@jackconway.com.

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Conway New Bedford sales manager Darren Costa.

Conway New Bedford sales manager Darren Costa

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