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basics when selling your first home

April 6, 2013 No comments

Advice on selling your Quincy MA homeIt’s always hard to part with something important to you, and what could be more important to you than your first home? Along with the emotional burden comes the challenge of doing something you’ve never done before. When you’re ready to put your house out there among the other Quincy homes for sale, it will be very important for you to work closely with your realtor, and also do a few other things to help your own cause.

Staging is a huge part of selling a house, and doing it right can get yours sold quickly. You might need to invest a little money in a new coat of paint, a professional cleaning and maybe a storage facility (clutter makes a house look cramped). Another tip would be to remove personal photos–people want to imagine their own family in your home. Don’t neglect the outside of your house, either. Quincy property sales are competitive–you want curb appeal, so get it by painting the exterior of your house and perhaps hiring a landscaper to make sure your yard is perfect.

Be a knowledgeable seller. Find out what comparable homes are selling for successfully in your area and work with your Quincy realtor to price your home accordingly. That’s another important thing to keep in mind–this is your first home sale, but your realtor does this all the time. Trust them; they want to sell your house as much as you do. If you live in Quincy, Massachusetts and you are ready to sell you home, contact us today–we are the Quincy realtor who can get the deal done for you!

 

 

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GREAT SOUTH SHORE BAKERIES FOR LABOR DAY TREATS

September 1, 2012 No comments

Looking for something sweet to bring to a Labor Day cookout? Here’s a short list of sugary shops to check out this weekend.

White’s Bakery & Cafe
1041 Pearl St., Brockton
100 Derby St., Hingham
439 Nathan Ellis Highway, Mashpee

The intro to this Mashpee bakery’s website reads: “We believe that a great baker or pastry chef is an artist, but instead of oils, they dabble in sugar, chocolate, and flour. If you agree, then you, my friend, have just stepped foot into a gallery of art.” The “artists” on the White’s team offer a full palette of cupcakes (the “in” pastry) with summer flavors like “Pink Ladies, Sundae Cupcakes, Key Lime, and Raspberry Blossoms. Other fare includes 14 different cakes including seasonal specials such as Beach Bucket Cake, Summer Fun Pool Cake, and a Sand & Seashells Cake, 7 and 10” tortes, pies, pastries, and cookies by the pound. So grab a cappuccino biscotti and indulge.

O’Brien’s Bakery
11 Vernon Street, Quincy

A smaller, less gourmet selection of sweets is offered in this local landmark that’s been satisfying the sweet tooth of South Shore families for nearly 40 years. But there’s something to be said for “quality, old-fashioned baked goods,” as their advertising touts. The aroma of baking bread (including Swedish bread, Beer Bread and a few other Artisan varieties) wafts around the door of this establishment, which beckons passers-by to sample its wares. O’Brien’s offers the personal touch with wedding and theme cakes made to order and a decent sized selection of gluten-free and sugar-free cookies, muffins and pastries for those on restricted diets. Its claim to fame is the “best Irish Soda cake in Quincy.”

Cupcake Charlies
On the Plymouth Waterfront

Started by a couple of former real estate agents, Cupcake Charlies in Plymouth offers specialty cupcakes for on-site purchase or shipping. Their selection consists of mouth-watering “push pops,” “cake-cups” and to-die-for “Whoop Cakes” with names like Peanut Butter Pleasure and Chocolate Overload. Party packs are available in each category for special occasions. You can order the 6-pack of Charlie’s Crew Combo Push Pops featuring the flavors of “Rockin’ Red Velvet, Lemon Drop, Oreo Delight, Funfetti and Hostess with the Mostess” or mix and match with other flavors like Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt or Boston Cream Pie. But no amount of words can sell you on Cupcake Charlies as much as one incredibly delicious cupcake will. This shop’s slogan is “Life is short. Eat a cupcake.”

Morning Glories Bakery
52 Country Way, Scituate

Housed in a small building next to the railroad tracks in Scituate, this bakery has an incredible selection of homemade pastries, lunch and breakfast items, and specialty coffees and drinks. If you’re on your way to an event, you can stop in and find a wide choice of cakes and pies to take with you. You can have a birthday cake customized on-site while you wait. Their signature Morning Glory muffin is a moist concoction of carrot cake, walnuts and chocolate chips, which always sells out early. You can choose from cookies, bagels, caramel cream puffs, éclairs, canolis, and just about any other baked good you can think of. A popular favorite is the large fruit tart, a sweet pastry shell filled with fresh whipped cream, strawberries, blueberries, peaches and kiwi. But you better bring a cooler if you’re taking it to a cookout.

Labor Day Weekend signals the unofficial end of summer and that’s tough to take, but some of these sweet treats may lessen the blow.

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SUMMER TIME AND THE CLAM SHACKS ARE BACK!

July 20, 2012 No comments
Enjoy the New England life at some of the most popular clam shacks.

Fried seafood platter at Tony's Clam Shop

The come hither-aroma of fried seafood is in the air as local lobster and clam shacks unlock their doors and reopen for the summer of 2012.

Here is a Top 6 List to consider.

Tony’s Clam Shop
861 Quincy Shore Drive
Quincy, MA

Tony’s has been a favorite summertime haunt of South Shore residents for more than 40 years. If you like clams with big bellies, they don’t come any bigger, but you can request smaller ones, or “clam strips” for those who prefer no bellies at all. Tony’s has the most eclectic menu of any beachside seafood shack you can imagine with everything from tabouli salad, chicken kabobs, crabcakes and lobster rolls to classic comfort food like grilled cheese sandwiches, BLTs and hot dogs. You can also treat yourself to a nostalgic Raspberry Lime Rickey and a full selection of Richardson’s Ice Cream. Eat inside at small wrought-iron tables or take your food out to the patio and enjoy the ocean views. But, seriously, if you drive to Tony’s and don’t order the fried clams, you may never forgive yourself.

Woodman’s
121 Main Street
Essex, MA

Woodman’s has been around since 1916 when its founder “Chubbie” Woodman is said to have “invented” the fried clam, and unlike many summer shacks, the restaurant is open year-round. Its website boasts more “best” awards than you can shake an onion ring at, and its reputation has spread far and wide. Forbes FYI Magazine listed Woodmans as having the “Best Seafood in America,” and Zagat’s Restaurant Guide recently referred to the eatery’ as “An American Cult Classic, right up there with baseball and apple pie.” You can choose from steamed or fried clams, lobsters, shrimp, their signature clam chowder, or the extensive gluten-free menu. And be sure to leave some room for the ice cream.

Captain Frosty’s
219 Route 6A
Dennis, MA

Like most of the local clam shacks, this Cape Cod eatery has been a summertime staple for decades. Originally operating as Frosty’s soft serve ice cream stand in the 1950s, the building and menu were expanded in 1976 to offer a pretty extensive selection of fish and clams caught fresh from the local waters. The dining room is casual or you can eat outside on a brick terrace or simply take your meal to go.

The Clam Box
246 High Street
Ipswich, MA

The Clam Box is a local landmark in its historic North Shore area. Shaped like a cardboard clam box, the building was built in 1938 by a man named Dick Greenleaf. It has been featured on Channel 5’s Chronicle TV show, on the Phantom Gourmet, and on the Food Network with rave reviews for its mouth-watering Ipswich fried clams. When you get the craving for fried food like a hearty fisherman’s platter, scallops, shrimp or calamari, you’ve come to the right place. And add a side of puffy onion rings, clam chowder, oysters or a giant dill pickle for old times sake.

Cabby Shack
Plymouth Harbor
Plymouth, MA

Although the word “shack” is in its title, this Plymouth restaurant is hardly the sea shanty you may have in mind. It’s a sit-down restaurant offering a full slate of seafood as well as steak and chicken entrees, bar pizzas, appetizers and majestic harbor views. This spot specializes in lobster and even features an original lobster Mac N Cheese and a 3 1/2 pound “Big Man’s Lobster” for the true crustacean lover.

The Hingham Lobster Pound
4 Broad Cove Road (Rte. 3A)
Hingham, MA

The circa 1958 red clapboard Lobster Pound is a clam “shack” in the truest sense of the word. It is a no-frills, take-out only shop located just off the side of the road on Rte. 3A. You would miss it completely if the whiff of heavenly fried seafood didn’t hit you in the nostrils as you attempt to drive by. The menu is short and sweet – they don’t “do steamers” but they offer a signature lobster salad roll stuffed with a quarter pound of fresh cooked lobster meat. Almost everything’s fried except a few grilled dishes for the more health conscious. Formerly a local bait shop, the Hingham Lobster Pound has become a fixture on Broad Cove Road luring Nantasket beach goers off the road with its fragrant free advertising for 54 years.

So if you’re in the mood for fried clams, fish and chips or lobster, head for the nearest clam shack and savor the summer food.

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JACK CONWAY HONORED BY SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL

May 21, 2012 No comments

Jack Conway’s years of dedicated involvement with South Shore Hospital, both personally and by his firm, were celebrated at the recent Luminaria evening at the Boston Marriot Quincy.

Jack Conway awarded for Community Service at South Shore Hospital Luminaria Fundraiser

Chairman Jack Conway stands and waves to the crowd at the South Shore Hospital’s Luminaria event after being honored with a gold medal.

Crystal goblets, sparkling chandeliers and a sumptuous surf and turf dinner were on the agenda as the founder of the 56-year old Jack Conway Real Estate firm, took home “the gold.” Conway was one of four honorees to receive gold medals recognizing their contributions in “lighting the path” for health care in Southeastern Massachusetts.

The fundraising gala celebrated the 100th anniversary of the hospital’s home care division, which includes visiting nurse, hospice, and private duty home health services. Receiving the Luminaria awards along with Conway were Victoria Kennedy, attorney and health care advocate and widow of Sen. Ted Kennedy, Dr. David Halle, MD, associate director of the South Shore Medical Center, and Frank Lagroteria, Sr., who was honored posthumously for his community involvement.

Conway, 88, a longtime South Shore Hospital Trustee, accepted his gold medal proudly as it was slipped over his head on the ballroom stage.

“My father is a worthy recipient of this honor,” said Conway CEO Carol Bulman, who co-chaired the event. “Over the years, he has played a leadership role in planning and supporting hospital initiatives and he is a huge advocate of hospice and home health services. My Dad has received outstanding care at the South Shore Hospital as have many of our Conway Country employees. We are so lucky to have this wonderful facility right in our own backyard.”

 

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TOUR THE USS SALEM

April 27, 2012 No comments
Make Quincy Ma your next home next to a piece of American History!

The USS Salem - American history in Quincy, MA.

Looking for a little nautical adventure this weekend without the Dramamine? Consider taking a tour of the USS Salem and Shipbuilding Museum, docked in its birthplace at the former Fore River Shipyard in Quincy.

You’ll get a taste of life on board the world’s only preserved U.S. Naval heavy cruiser, a vessel that once belonged to the most powerful class of WWII era warships. Commissioned in 1949 a few years after the war ended, the USS Salem never saw battle, but she is the only surviving US Navy “all-big-gun” cruiser of her time.

A trip to the museum takes you through a number of on-board exhibits including one established in 2002 as a tribute to the Navy SEALs, the elite fighting unit featured in the recent blockbuster movie, “Act of Valor.” Climb up to the 3rd deck of the warship and tour the U.S. Navy Cruiser Sailors Memorial Room, the USS Salem Memorial Room, USS Newport News Memorial Room, and a Model Exhibit Display Room.

The museum also offers an “Overnight Adventure” allowing guests to participate in simulated combat duties, such as radar tracking, firefighting, and damage control. You and your kids can take part in scavenger hunts, sleep in the sailor’s bunks and enjoy meals in the crews’ mess deck during the overnight stay.

The USS Salem Museum hours are Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-4:00 p.m. If you have a group of 10 or more or want to hold a birthday party or special event on board, you can make a reservation for another day of the week.

Admission is $8 for adults, and $6 for seniors and children aged 4-12. Call 617-479-7900 for more information.

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CONWAY AGENTS HEAR FROM LOCAL ATTORNEY

March 5, 2012 No comments

Local attorney David Spillane, second from left, shows Conway agents, from left, Vin Pivnicny, Kathy Marini and Danielle LeBlanc, some information on short sales.

South Shore Attorney David Spillane recently taught a course on foreclosures and short sales to a packed classroom of Jack Conway Realtors at the company’s Norwell headquarters. The 2-hour session, arranged by Conway Director of Agent Services Christopher Haraden, awarded two continuing education credits to the attendees toward their state-mandated requirements for license renewal.

“Attorney Spillane engaged us all with his dynamic speaking skills and knowledge of the subject,” said Chairman Jack Conway, who took the course along with his associates. “He explained the foreclosure and short sale processes from the expert standpoint of a lawyer who works with banks and homeowners on these transactions all the time. We were delighted to have him teach at our school.”

More than 300 Conway sales agents also earned continuing education credits for courses they took at the Conway Country Annual Convention held on Feb. 3 at the Quincy Marriott Hotel. The event kicked off with an instructional workshop by international real estate coach Matt Ferrara, who discussed social media and the new technologies, and was followed by other training sessions held throughout the day.

“Our company has always believed in the concept of lifelong learning,” said Haraden. “And we are more than happy to help our agents get the continuing education credits they need to meet the state requirements.”

For more information on a Conway career, visit www.jackconway.com, or call Christopher Haraden at 781-871-0080, ext. 335.

Jack Conway & Co. is celebrating its 54th anniversary with 34 sales offices from the North Shore to Boston, Cape Cod and the South Coast. The company also operates New England Mortgage Partners as a joint venture with Wells Fargo. To learn more about us and our South Shore homes for sale, contact a Jack Conway agent in your town today!

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CONWAY AGENTS HEAR FROM TOP REAL ESTATE SPEAKER

February 20, 2012 No comments
Real estate coach and social media expert Matt Ferrara and Conway CEO Carol Bulman.

Real estate coach and social media expert Matt Ferrara and Conway CEO Carol Bulman.

Internationally acclaimed real estate coach Matt Ferrara was the keynote speaker at the 25th Annual Conway Country Convention held recently at the Quincy Marriott Hotel. Ferrara addressed a crowd of 325 Conway sales agents during the first session of the day-long training and awards event.

“I was absolutely blown away by Matt’s talk,” said Conway-South Boston agent Tia Zaferakis. “He spoke about the newest forms of social media that can help us do our jobs better, and it was fascinating.”

Ferrara told the Conway agents about the value of using Facebook, Twitter, texting, video, YouTube, tablets and iPhones to reach their customers. “The idea of social marketing is to have other people sell and endorse your service for you,” said Ferrara. “If you see a bunch of Facebook users saying good things about your work as an agent, you’ve just received a massive audience for your brand, and it hasn’t cost you a cent.”

Ferrara stressed that “dialogue” is the focus of most marketing in today’s society and that one-sided messages are strategies of the past. He told the group that 44 percent of Gen Y’ers (age 23-34), prefer texting to face-to-face meetings, and that Gen X’ers (age 35-45) have doubled their use of the social media since 2008. He added that 200 million of today’s consumers access social media on their mobile phones.

“When Matt asked our agents how many of them owned a smartphone or an iPad, almost every hand in the room went up,” said Conway CEO Carol Bulman. “Our sales force is definitely making use of the new technologies in our industry, but there is always more to learn. Conway agents are constantly looking for new ways of communicating with our consumers and we make sure they find them.”

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CONWAY HONORS SELLARS AS CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

February 13, 2012 No comments

Brigadier General Thomas J. Sellars (center) was honored by Chairman Jack Conway and CEO Carol Bulman at the 25th annual Conway Country convention

Brigadier General Thomas J. Sellars, newly retired Commander of the Massachusetts Army National Guard, was honored as the Conway Country 2011 Citizen of the Year at Jack Conway Realtor’s annual convention held last week at the Quincy Marriott Hotel. The General accepted his award on behalf of the 6,400 troops he had led in Iraq, Afghanistan, and here in the Commonwealth. He then switched roles and unexpectedly presented Chairman Jack Conway with the Department of the Army’s “Commander’s Award for Public Service.”

“I’m honored to be recognized by a company that has given back so much to the community and has helped generations of Massachusetts citizens to become homeowners,” said Sellars. “There is a difference between a business and an institution. An institution has its own personality – its own history, and it serves all of us. The Jack Conway institution is something I’m proud to be a part of, and if a man is known by the company he keeps, then I’m feeling pretty good today.”

U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel James Sahady, who accompanied Sellars to the ceremony, presented the Commander’s Award to Jack Conway as CEO Carol Bulman and hundreds of Conway Country associates rose to their feet waving a sea of American flags hailing both their founder and their citizen of the year.

A Brockton native and graduate of the Stoughton Public Schools, Brig. Gen. Tom Sellars and his wife Nancy live in Randolph. He retired from his 37-year career in the Massachusetts National Guard in September shortly before the last U.S. soldier returned from the war.

To learn more about our community involvement and the many fine South Shore homes for sale we represent, contact Jack Conway & Co. today.

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FEATURED FEBRUARY COMMUNITY: QUINCY MASS

February 17, 2011 No comments

Here at Conway Relocation we thought it only fitting since it’s President’s Day this month, to feature a town where Presidents have been born  -  namely Quincy, Massachusetts (pronounced kwinzi).   Quincy is a diverse community in Norfolk County, and is known as the “City of Presidents,” as it is the birthplace of John Adams and his son John Quincy Adams.  With an estimated population of 91,073 in 2009 it is considered Massachusetts’ eighth largest city.

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Quincy, MA the City of Presidents

Quincy, MA the City of Presidents

HISTORY

Quincy is named for Colonel John Quincy, maternal grandfather of Abigail Adams, who was married to John Adams (the second President of the United States) and after whom John Quincy Adams (the sixth President of the United States) was also named.

NEIGHBORHOODS

The city is made up of 13 unique neighborhoods, from the waterfront of Marina Bay, which has some beautiful condos, to the Merrymount neighborhood which is considered the site of Quincy’s original settlement.  Each neighborhood shares its own characteristics and stories.

SCHOOLS

Quincy houses two public high schools, five public middle schools, 12 public elementary schools, several private institutions, The Eastern Nazarene College and Quincy College.  Visit http://profiles.doe.mass.edu for more school information.

Quincy MA Neighborhoods

Quincy Neighborhoods

COMMUTING

Commuting to Boston is a snap from Quincy as there are several options from which to choose.  You can travel by car via Route 93, otherwise known as the Expressway, take the subway service that’s available in any of the five stops in Quincy, use the commuter rail service to South Station, or the commuter boat which crosses Boston Harbor to Long Wharf and Logan Airport.  Depending upon your ride, 20-30 minutes should get you to downtown Boston.

REAL ESTATE MARKET

As for the real estate market, Quincy had 504 real estate transactions in 2010 consisting of single family, multi-family, and condos.  There were 235 single family homes sold averaging out at a sales price of $328,021, with 82 days on market.  Multifamily homes were significantly less with 61 selling in the past year with an average sales price of $414,645, with 99 days on market.  A total of 204 condos sold in 2010 with the average selling price being $270,912 with days on market totaling 118.  In all three categories the selling price was 4% less than the list price across the board.

FUN THINGS TO DO IN QUINCY

Read our blog on Places to Go & Things to Do in Quincy here!

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TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN QUINCY

February 16, 2011 1 comment

Quincy Massachusetts is Conway’s Featured Community of the month for February.

Here is our list of the Top 10 Things to Do in Quincy!

Adams National Historical Park in Quincy, MA1.) Adams National Historical Park

Travel back in time at the Adams National Historical Park and visit the birthplaces not one, but two U.S. presidents, John Adams, and his son, John Quincy Adams. Visit “Peacefield,” the stately Adams mansion that served as both the summer White House for both Adams presidents and as home to generations of their descendants.


2.) Marina Bay

With its charming boutiques, Nantucket-style boardwalk, superb restaurants, and breathtaking views of the Boston skyline, Marina Bay has become Boston’s premiere waterfront entertainment destinations. Marina Bay also serves as an active working marina, with powerboats and sailboats docking at the 685 slips, and includes accommodations available for crafts up to 210 feet, electricity, water, and free parking.


3.) U.S. Naval Shipbuilding Museum

Located on the site of the former Quincy shipyard, the USS Salem, a Cold War-era heavy cruiser, serves as home to the United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum. The USS Salem offers visitors a chance to experience life on the former flagship of the U.S. Sixth Fleet.


Granite Railway Monument in Quincy, MA4.) Granite Railway / Quarry Exhibits

The Granite Railway, built in 1826, was America’s first commercial railway, assembled for transporting Quincy granite to Charlestown for the construction of the Bunker Hill Monument. The remains of the Railway’s incline are located at the end of Mullin Avenue in West Quincy. Granite quarrying exhibits are also on display in the Presidents Place Galleria in Quincy Center.


5.) Harbor Express

Harbor Express offers travelers and residents alike a fun and relaxing excursion along the beautiful Massachusetts coastline, from whale watches to harbor cruises. The ferry service is also popular with commuters as a great alternative to the rush-house gridlock of the Southeast Expressway.


6.) Golf Courses

Quincy offers visitors three golf courses including the newly opened Granite Links Golf Club, which is fast establishing a reputation as the Boston area’s premier, world-class golf course:

Granite Links Golf Club:
100 Quarry Hills Drive

Furnace Brook Golf Club:
74 Summit Avenue

Presidents Golf Course:
357 W. Squantum Street

Quincy, MA's United First Parish Church

7.) United First Parish Church

This historic church, known as the “Church of Presidents,” was built from Quincy granite in 1828 with funds provided by president, John Adams. Tours of the church include a visit to the Adams Family crypt, where john Adams, John Quincy Adams, and their wives are interred.


8.) Waterworks

Located in the fabulous Marina Bay, Waterworks brings a bit of the tropics to the Bay as an outdoor nightclub that provides everything from barbecues and billiards to live music and volleyball. There’s always something going on beneath the swaying palm trees of the Boston area’s most popular summer hot spot!


9.) Josiah Quincy House

Built in 1770 as a country estate by revolutionary patriot Colonel Josiah Quincy, this colonial home is believed to have served as a lookout point from which patriots could observe British ships traveling in and out of Boston Harbor. Colonel Quincy was the first in a long line of Josiah Quincys, a line that would produce three mayors of Boston and a president of Harvard University.


Beautiful Quincy, MA Thomas Crane Public Library Interior 10.) Thomas Crane Public Library

Built in 1881 by noted architect Henry Hobson Richardson, the Thomas Crane Public Library’s original building is a masterpiece of 19th century Romanesque architecture. With ornate woodwork and LaFarge stained glass windows, the building is truly a work of art. Several additions have been constructed since its 1882 opening, including a multimillion-dollar addition in 2001 that combines the architectural spirit of the original Richardson building with the technological capabilities of a 21st century library.

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