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Featured Amenity — PB Boulangerie and Bistro

March 25, 2013 No comments

Bakeries near Wellfleet real estateLiving in Wellfleet comes with many perks, including being close to some of the best amenities on the Cape, so it’s no surprise Wellfleet real estate is some of the most sought after in the area. The charm and style of area restaurants like PB Boulangerie & Bistro make Wellfleet homes for sale a commodity. A Wellfleet realtor can help connect you with the perfect property for your needs.

PB Boulangerie & Bistro has been called the “best restaurant in Boston,” but of course, that is a matter of taste. Regardless, the restaurant is highly regarded as a gem on the upper Cape and seems to garner one rave review after another.

Under the direction of Chef Philippe and other French chefs who have received Michelin-starred chef training in France, the menu blends sophisticated tastes, textures, quality ingredients and superb presentation. From rotisserie chicken to short ribs to lobster, the dinner menu is high quality but not overly pretentious. Both the Bistro and the bakery are top favorites with locals as well as visitors.

The bakery boasts amazing breads along with cream puffs, mousse, and of course, incredible French croissants. Some dinner and bakery menu items might be considered pricey, however the breakfast special is a steal at around $3. (Coffee, fruit and croissant.)

PB Boulangerie & Bistro in Wellfleet has been described as “like having a piece of Paris on the Cape.” Reservations are recommended, and you might find a line at the bakery in the mornings.

Wellfleet real estate is some of the most sought after property on the East coast. To find out more about Wellfleet homes for sale, contact us today. We’d love to be your Wellfleet realtor.

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Home Closing Process 101

March 25, 2013 No comments

by Sherrell Prefontaine, Mgr. Jack Conway-North Attleboro Office

Tips and advice on home closing process.It doesn’t matter whether you’re buying or selling a home, it gives you peace to know what to expect.  You’ve already hired the best and most knowledgeable real estate agent, and applied for your mortgage loan with a highly recommended mortgage company, but now you need a quick class, aka, Cliff notes, on what to expect at the closing.

You’ll be busy packing, either to move in or move out, while your agent is getting final readings for utilities, i.e., electric, water & sewer, oil reading, etc., as they are all adjusted for the closing day.  You will need to have these utilities turned on or off in your name depending on if you’re the seller or buyer.  This should be done at least a week in advance of the scheduled “Big Day!”

Your mortgage representative will give you a good faith estimate of your closing costs.  These include escrow fees, which is money deducted for a couple of months of taxes, insurance and private mortgage insurance if it applies to your type of loan.  There will also be title insurance, which is required by the lender.  You can purchase a separate policy to cover your equity in the home in case of any future title issues arising – a good idea!

The closing will be at the lawyer for your bank’s office or at the nearest Registry of Deeds for easy recording of the change in ownership.  The attorney will have sent a copy of the HUD-1 Settlement statement for review prior to closing.  This will give you and your Conway Realtor a chance to review in advance and then there are no surprises at the closing table.  When you’ve chosen well from the beginning, your Realtor will help make the closing process smooth and easy.  They will be sure the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors have been installed and approved by the fire department too.  You can feel safe and have peace as you head to the closing.  All you’ll have to worry about is celebrating!

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CONWAY EARNS AWARD AT NATIONAL CONFERENCE

March 21, 2013 No comments
CONWAY EARNS AWARD AT NATIONAL CONFERENCE

The Conway contingent at the LeadingRE awards night included, from left, Kristen Morse, Carol Conway Bulman, Al Becker and Dawn Stevens.

Jack Conway, Realtor was awarded a marketing award at the at the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®Annual Conference.

This prestigious event attracted a sell-out crowd and was part of LeadingRE Conference Week, a series of events that drew nearly 2,000 top real estate professionals from 17 countries.  Those in attendance were members of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, a global network of 500+ market-leading real estate firms representing more home sales than any other real estate network.

In addition to the marketing award, Conway was nominated for several Relocation production awards, as well as an award for overall excellence in Relocation. Conway CEO/President Carol Conway Bulman also received an award for leadership within the LeadingRE organization.

“We were so proud to be recognized among these worldwide leaders,” said Bulman. “There are team awards and the Conway team has a lot to be proud of.”

The conference provided an opportunity for brokers, managers, and relocation and business development professionals to explore the trends and issues impacting real estate worldwide, focusing on ways to best serve home buyers and sellers in today’s market.

Those participating in the conference from Conway along with Bulman included VP of Marketing and Operations Al Becker, Relocation Director Dawn Stevens and Relocation Coordinator Kristen Morse. Becker and Stevens were also featured speakers throughout the week.

A proud member of LeadingRE, Jack Conway & Co. is celebrating its 57th anniversary, with 33 sales offices from the North Shore to Boston, Cape Cod and the South Coast. The company also operates New England Mortgage Professionals, a joint venture with PNC Bank that provides a full range of financing options to buyers.

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Helpful Tips when looking for a home inspector

March 21, 2013 No comments

Information about Massachusetts real estate and Home InspectionsOne thing that our real estate professionals always recommend is that our home buyers invest in a home inspection before closing on their new home. Performing a home inspection allows our buyers who are looking at Bridgewater homes for sale to see what they are getting into, and to find out if there are any major structural issues with the home before they finalize the purchase. An inspector will provide a home buyer with important information, so it’s crucial to find a good, thorough inspector.

Helpful Tips When Looking for a Home Inspector

  • Only work with home inspectors that are associated with licensed professional organizations. One of the most well known professional associations for home inspectors is the American Society of Home Inspectors. These organizations only allow the most reputable home inspectors to be members.
  • Ask your real estate agent for several recommendations for home inspectors. As a professional who works with home inspectors on a regular basis, your Bridgewater realtor can provide you with several solid recommendations for home inspectors.
  • Don’t be afraid to ask your inspector questions — and lots of them. Interview them as if you were hiring them for a job, and don’t forget to ask to come to the home inspection with them. Any inspector who does not want you to be there for the actual inspection should be avoided.

Just like working with a qualified Bridgewater realtor, you will want to work with a trustworthy home inspector before you invest in Bridgewater real estate. For more information on Bridgewater homes for sale and for recommendations on quality home inspectors, contact us today.

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Featured Property Type — Hanover Homes for Sale

March 21, 2013 No comments

Find Hanover homes for sale with Jack Conway & Company!Hanover, New Hampshire is a place where the upper middle class meets the truly luxurious. This New England town features historic homes, enjoyable downtown shopping areas, and plenty of recreational opportunities during both the summer and winter seasons. Hanover homes for sale defy the odds by being rich in history, full of beauty and teeming with luxury.

People who are looking for New England charm will find it in Hanover. Whether they are looking at new construction homes that are on the market, or Hanover homes for sale that have a rich and storied history, home buyers will more than likely find everything they need in these homes. Ranging in price from about $500,000 to upwards of $2.5 million, Hanover homes for sale are geared toward the upper middle class and those who love luxury.

Home sizes range throughout the community, with some homes having as few as two bedrooms and others having as many as six bedrooms. Most homes are single-family homes, but there are some townhomes that are for sale in Hanover as well. No matter how large the home is or how many luxurious amenities it has, almost every home in Hanover has the character that people are looking for in their future living space.

To find out more information on Hanover homes for sale, contact us today. We will pair you up with a qualified real estate professional with expertise in Hanover. Together, you will find the home of your dreams in a neighborhood that is perfect for you and your lifestyle. We look forward to helping you throughout the home buying process, whatever your needs may be.

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GET A REAL ESTATE LICENSE IN TIME FOR SPRING MARKET

March 13, 2013 No comments

If you have ever thought about obtaining your real estate license, now is the time to get the education you need to pass the state exam and be ready for the spring market.

The Conway School of Real Estate offers two options at its Lakeville training center on Rte. 105 near the intersection of Rte. 495 – a twice weekly class on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, or a convenient Saturday-only class that will put you on the fast track to success.

The next weeknight class meets on Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. beginning on March 19. The start time of the class allows commuters on the Old Colony train ample time to get to the Conway building, which is at the entrance to the access road to the MBTA station. The 40 hours of instruction concludes on May 2. Tuition is $375, which includes textbooks, sample exams, and all materials.

The Saturday-only “fast track” course is designed to be completed in five weeks, beginning on March 16 and ending on April 13. The class will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The weeknight course will be taught by Denis Lilla, a regional vice president at Conway, who has decades of experience in the real estate industry. The weekend session’s instructor is Jeffrey D. Chute, a well-known trainer and Conway associate who is a past Educator of the Year for the Massachusetts Association of Realtors.

Taking the course with Conway does not obligate you to join the company, but students of the Conway School of Real Estate have the opportunity to receive career advice from the company’s sales managers.

Completing the 40 hours of learning qualifies students to take the Massachusetts state licensing examination. Your success is guaranteed! Conway students may retake the course at no charge if they do not pass the exam on their first attempt, as long as the test is taken within 45 days of completing the course.

For more information, or to register online, visit www.jackconway.com/careers or call Marie Battles, 781-871-0080, ext. 342.

Jack Conway & Co. is celebrating its 57th anniversary, with 40 sales offices from the North Shore to Boston, Cape Cod and the South Coast. The company also operates New England Mortgage Professionals, a joint venture with PNC Bank that provides a full range of financing options to buyers.

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Home Seller’s Tip — Determining the Right Selling Price

March 13, 2013 No comments

Moving is an exciting time in any family’s life, but it doesn’t come without its stresses. For instance, while you’re putting your home up for sale and looking for that next piece of South Shore real estate to call home, there’s one big thing that’s on your plate, preventing you from really getting to the nitty gritty with your South Shore realtor – selling your current home.

A big part of selling your current home is setting a reasonable asking price. How is this done? Here’s some tips on how to appropriately price your home so that you can begin looking for other South Shore homes for sale:

  • Neighboring homes: To accurately get a read on what you should price your home at, run the asking and selling prices of other homes for sale in your neighborhood. This will give you an idea of the ballpark you’re working in and also allow you to better see how to price your home based on the amenities it has, compared to others.
  • Get it appraised: To get an accurate read on what your home is worth, you should pay for an appraisal. Appraisals usually cost a couple hundred dollars and are conducted by a third-party source. An appraisal is a good idea if you’re serious about selling your home because by law, you can’t receive a mortgage for more than what the home is valued at. By getting your home appraised prior to it going on the market, you already know what it’s worth, thereby allowing you a negotiating advantage.

For more information on South Shore homes for sale or South Shore real estate, contact one of our South Shore realtors today.

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CONWAY CEO BULMAN NAMED TRUSTEE AT BRIDGEWATER UNIVERSITY

March 12, 2013 No comments

CONWAY CEO BULMAN NAMED TRUSTEE AT BRIDGEWATER UNIVERSITYNorwell-based Jack Conway, Realtor announced that Governor Deval Patrick has appointed Conway President/CEO Carol Bulman to a 4-year term on the Board of Trustees at Bridgewater State University (BSU). The Governor congratulated Bulman in a recent letter notifying her of the appointment.

“Lieutenant Governor Murray and I appreciate your willingness to serve the Commonwealth in this capacity,” said Patrick. “Your experience and sound judgment will contribute substantially to the Board. I wish you great success as we move forward.”

Bulman and Jack Conway Co. have always had close ties with the university. BSU President Dr. Dana Mohler-Faria is a former Conway Country Citizen of the Year, Bulman was the keynote speaker at the 2012 commencement ceremony of the University’s graduate students, and her daughter Corie Bulman Nagle is a master’s degree candidate at the school.

“I’m honored to serve on the BSU Board of Trustees,” said Bulman. “This university is constantly expanding its programs and opportunities for the more than 11,000 students who go there. I am proud to work with a group that will help further its goals and mission. It’s wonderful to have such a progressive education institution right here in our own backyard.”

A Scituate mother of four, Bulman is a graduate of Providence College and the National Mortgage Bankers School in Chicago. She is a past president of the Massachusetts Mortgage Association and serves on the Executive Committees for the South Shore Hospital Foundation Board and the South Shore Chamber of Commerce. She also served as a member of the BSU Foundation.  She is also a member of the Operating Committee of New England Mortgage Professionals, Conway’s financial arm in partnership with PNC Bank.

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CONWAY OFFERS ENVIRONMENTAL CLASSES TO AREA REALTORS

March 11, 2013 No comments

The Conway School of Real Estate will offer two courses on environmental topics for area real estate licensees later this month at its training centers in Norwell and Lakeville.

The two-hour classes are “The Wetlands Protection Act” and “Title V” – covering two important areas of environmental regulation that are vital to real estate transactions in Massachusetts. The courses are open to all of the state’s real estate agents – whether active or inactive – and will help satisfy the state’s continuing-education requirements for license renewal .

On Wednesday, March 20, the Wetlands course will be held from 9-11 a.m., followed by the Title V septic system class from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Norwell Training Center, 137 Washington St. (Rte. 53).

On Thursday, March 21, the two classes will be repeated at the same times at the Lakeville Training Center, 10 Main St. (Routes 105 & 495).

The instructor is Jeffrey D. Chute, a well-known trainer and Conway associate who is a past Educator of the Year for the Massachusetts Association of Realtors.

The classes are open to all real estate agents, and each are worth two credit hours toward fulfilling the state’s 12-hour continuing education requirement.

The cost for each course is $20. To register, visit www.jackconway.com/continuing-education, or call Marie Battles, 781-871-0080, ext. 342, for more information.

The Conway School of Real Estate is a division of Jack Conway & Co., which is celebrating its 57th anniversary, with sales offices from the North Shore to Boston, Cape Cod and the South Coast. The school also offers pre-licensing classes in Norwell, Lakeville and Dartmouth for anyone interested in entering the real estate field.

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Featured Amenity – Anejo Mexican Bistro and Tequila Bar

March 11, 2013 No comments

Restaurant amenities near Falmouth real estateYou’re probably already impressed with the Falmouth real estate market, but not every buyer realizes what a gem the town of Falmouth is in the state of Massachusetts. This town is full of local flavor — and the Añejo Mexican Bistro & Tequila Bar provides just the right amount of spice to Main Street. This local Mexican restaurant opened in Falmouth in 2010, and those who live here have been more than impressed with the menu selection and the eclectic cocktails.

The Añejo Mexican Bistro & Tequila Bar truly defines what it means to be a local destination in a town like Falmouth. Located right on Main Street, this eatery is centered in the heart of downtown. It’s the perfect place to stop for dinner and drinks after a long day of perusing Falmouth homes for sale. The Mexican menu is created largely from local products, emphasizing a need to support the Falmouth economy. In addition to its diverse and delicious menu, the restaurant specializes in provided carefully concocted cocktails that truly complement each meal.

Another unique aspect of this dining establishment is the fact that local art is on display there. Sarah Holl is a local principal at a pottery studio and crafted the Mexican tiles that are seen on display in the restaurant. This adds another unique local element and provides great atmosphere for the restaurant. The people of Falmouth have a special place in their hearts for this restaurant, and you will too. Contact your Falmouth realtor today and start checking out all of the wonderful Falmouth homes for sale so you too can call this town home.

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