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HISTORIC SOUTHFIELD

July 26, 2011 jackconway No comments

While driving around the community of Southfield you’ll notice something that may seem a bit out of the ordinary for most towns –a large plane on display next door to the town’s Welcome Center. Over the past 50 years the area now known as Southfield has been home to over 80 different types of aircraft. Until 1997, this area was the South Weymouth Naval Air Station.

Historic Airbase

The 6 million dollar project to create a Naval Air Base was originally started in 1940. Over 1,000 acres of land within the towns of South Weymouth, Rockland and Abington were acquired by the U.S. Navy to build an airbase for dirigibles (blimps) used to patrol the North Atlantic Ocean during World War II. Although the last operating blimp squadron of the U.S. Navy was disestablished in 1961, the South Weymouth Naval Air Station continued to operate as an important base for New England.

Today, at Shea Field Memorial Grove, located across the street from Southfield’s Welcome Center, features a retired A-4 Skyhawk Navy jet fighter. The plane was dedicated in 2004 to commemorate the Base’s 55+ years of service to the Navy and New England.

If you’re looking to move to the historic and continuously evolving community of Southfield, contact a Jack Conway real estate agent today!

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CONWAY MARKS NEW WEBSITE MILESTONE

July 7, 2011 jackconway 1 comment

It’s Been 1 Year Since the Launch of the NEW Jackconway.com!

Agents, managers and staff at Jack Conway, Realtor gathered recently for a rousing celebration of the first anniversary of the company’s Next Generation website jackconway.com. Everyone shared in a piece of birthday cake, decorated with an image of the front page of the website.

Since June 1, 2010, when Conway redesigned and retooled the website, traffic and customer engagement has risen dramatically.

“I think we can all say this has been an unqualified success,” said Conway Marketing Director Al Becker. “And the best part of this website is it can keep getting better and improve as new trends and technologies emerge.”

Mapped Property Search

One recent example of these improvements is the “mapped search” tool that allows buying customers to pinpoint areas where they are looking for homes. Another new development is the mobile optimization of the site, providing service to jackconway.com on the vast majority of mobile devices and tablet PCs.

All of this is taking place because of the hard work of the Conway staff, through its web team at Boston Logic Technology Partners.

We are so pleased with Boston Logic and all they’ve done for us,” said Conway CEO Carol Bulman. “They are an excellent partner and along with our team, we are poised for a bright future.”

Long known as a forward-thinking real estate company, Conway supports its agents with the best tools of the trade, including jackconway.com, but also strategic digital marketing plans, a virtual back office, state-of-the-art CMA tools and web-to-print solutions. If you want to join the Conway Team, click here to learn more about what we offer our agents.

New Website 1 Year Anniversary

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Chairman Jack Conway and CEO Carol Bulman cut the cake celebrating the first birthday of the Next Generation jackconway.com.

CONWAY CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT BIG SUCCESS

July 5, 2011 jackconway No comments

Participants in the 27^th annual Conway Country Charity Golf for the Homeless event at the Easton Country Club last week helped raise more than $15,000.

The event, run by Jack Conway & Co., benefits homeless causes throughout Southeastern Massachusetts. Early thunderstorms didn’t squelch the excitement of the full field of 144 golfers who helped celebrate the event’s 27^th year.

“It’s always a great opportunity to help the homeless, and it’s a fun way to do it,” said Chairman Jack Conway as he welcomed the golfers. “And this year was special as we once again passed our fundraising goals and completely sold out.”

For almost three decades, Conway Country golfers have helped raise over $500,000 since the tournament’s inception in 1984, which went directly to shelters like MainSpring House in Brockton, Conway House in Middleboro and Evelyn House in Stoughton.

The winning team for this year’s tourney was Czaba Pasmany, Mark Starrett, Greg Quercia and Kevin Butler, and they shot a 11-under, 60 in the scramble format.

Golf Tournament Winners

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Conway VP Denis Lilla (far right) and Mainspring’s Tom Washington (far left) congratulate the winning team at the Conway Country Charity Golf for the Homeless event last week at Easton CC.

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CONWAY BOOK RAISES FUNDS FOR CHARITY

April 29, 2011 abecker No comments

Jack Conway’s new book, Sales Sense, is not only helping his Realtors, it’s helping the homeless as well. Christopher Haraden, Conway’s director of agent services, recently presented the first $1,000 in proceeds from sales of the book to Father Bill’s & MainSpring, a non-profit organization serving the homeless in Southeastern Massachusetts.

“Jack decided to ask for a $10 donation for each autographed copy of Sales Sense in order to benefit one of his favorite charities,” said Haraden. “He wanted his agents to learn from the book and at the same time help out a great cause.”

Chairman Jack Conway, CEO Carol Bulman and Haraden presented the accumulated donations to Tom Washington, director of community relations for Father Bill’s & MainSpring at a recent meeting held at Conway headquarters in Norwell.

“We were thrilled to donate these and future proceeds from the sale of my father’s book to such a worthy organization,” said Bulman. “My parents were among the founders of MainSpring House in Brockton back in 1982 and our company has been raising funds for the homeless through golf tournaments and other events for nearly 30 years. We are proud to be allies in the fight to end homelessness in our region.”

Sales Sense is a compilation of 77 “how to” lessons for Realtors written by the “master salesman,” Jack Conway, chairman and founder of one of the largest privately-owned real estate firms in New England. A training course based on the book’s curriculum has been added to the year-round roster of educational classes offered to Conway Country agents.

For more information or to purchase a copy to benefit Father Bill’s & MainSpring, contact Christopher Haraden at 781-871-0080 or email charaden@jackconway.com.

Photo: From left, Conway CEO Carol Bulman, Mainspring’s Tom Washington, Conway’s Chris Haraden and Jack Conway.

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CONWAY PLANS OPEN HOUSE BLITZ THIS WEEKEND!

April 28, 2011 abecker No comments

Jack Conway, Realtors is once again using the strength of its 42 offices and 700 agents to provide a customer experience that is unparalleled in the local real estate market. During the weekend of April 30 and May 1, Conway will be opening up hundreds of its listings for an Conway Open House Blitz.

“We’ve had great attendance at recent Open Houses, and we want to meet our customers’ demand,” said Chairman Jack Conway. “This helps our buyers and sellers, and meets their service needs.”

In addition to Open House information and materials, New England Mortgage Partners will have its loan originators available all weekend to help with customers’ financing needs.

Conway VP Denis Lilla (left) and Norwell agent Linda Thistle prepare a sign for the Conway Open House Blitz.

“This is a full-service weekend,” said Conway CEO Carol Bulman. “And our agents are prepared to help in any way they can.”

For information on the events, and the open houses, visit the Exclusive Open House Listings Page or Download our Open House BLITZ flyer.

“We want people to come out and see all the properties they can afford to buy that weekend,” said Conway. “Home prices are down and rates are still low. Now is the time to buy.”

Cahill also announced everyone visiting and signing into a Conway open house is eligible to win a raffle for a $100 gas card!

You Could Win a $100 Gas Card!

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BULMAN NAGLE NAMED CONWAY’S RISING STAR FOR 2010

April 4, 2011 abecker No comments

Three generations of “Conway” Realtors, from left, CEO Carol Bulman, Conway-Scituate agent Corie Bulman Nagle and Chairman Jack Conway.

It runs in the family – a winning way in real estate. Jack Conway-Scituate Realtor Corie Bulman Nagle, granddaughter of Chairman Jack Conway and daughter of CEO Carol Bulman, was recently honored with the Conway Country “Rising Star Award” for the most outstanding performance by a new Conway sales agent in 2010.

Bulman Nagle, who is also a dedicated Marshfield high school biology teacher, received her award at the Conway Convention. “My grandfather tricked me,” she said, taking the microphone at the podium of the packed ballroom. “He told me to bring a camera because my mother was getting an award today. I was shocked when they called my name.”

CEO Carol Bulman presented the “Rising Star” plaque to her daughter as Jack Conway joined the group and three generations of Conway Realtors took the stage. “I’m so proud of the accomplishments Corie has made during her first year as a sales agent,” said the Chairman. “She is willing to work hard to win at whatever she undertakes. She is a rising star as a teacher and a Realtor.”

Conway-Scituate Manager Elaine Bongarzone was “thrilled” to see her new agent honored for her achievements. “Corie deserves this award 100 percent because she is one of the hardest workers I have ever seen,” said Bongarzone. “She teaches school during the day and works at real estate until 7 or 8 at night, seven days a week. I have seen her run three open houses on the weekend, and she had three sales in a row last month. There were times when I have actually told her to slow down, but that’s like telling Jack Conway or Carol Bulman to slow down. It’s just not in their genes.”

Bulman agrees. “My Dad and I are high energy people with a lot of passion for our work, and so is Corie,” said Bulman. “She is totally committed to her students and to her customers. I’m very proud of her.”

Bulman Nagle and her husband Kevin Nagle live in Scituate. She is a graduate of UMass-Boston and a candidate for a master’s degree in education from Bridgewater State University. Each year, she runs the “Holiday Hope for the Homeless Program,” a Christmas gift drive she started at age 13 for children and adults living at local shelters. She was honored in 2007 with the MainSpring Coalition’s Marie Sheehan “Heart of the Homeless Award” for her charitable works.

For all of your real estate needs, contact Corie Bulman Nagle at 781-545-4100 or email cnagle@jackconway.com.

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JACKCONWAY.COM HONORED FOR WEB EXCELLENCE

March 30, 2011 abecker No comments

Website Qualification Certificate

Jack Conway, Realtor has earned the Website Quality Certification (WQC), presented by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® to member companies that have demonstrated excellence in website design, functionality and execution.

Every aspect of the site, jackconway.com, was reviewed to ensure exacting standards were met in six key areas, ranging from design and content to human interactivity to search engine optimization.

Conway’s “Next Generation” website was launched less than a year ago, and has already helped thousands of buyers and sellers find the information they need.

We are so proud that LRE chose our site for this prestigious honor,” said Conway CEO Carol Bulman. “Jackconway.com is really cutting edge, and we feel like it’s the only real estate website our customers will ever need.

The WQC was introduced in 2009 to recognize and encourage superior websites among Leading Real Estate Companies of the World’s 600 member firms. Conway was one of 111 applicants to earn the 2010 WQC designation.

“With more than 90-percent of people using the Internet in their home search, it is essential for any successful real estate firm to have an engaging, informative and easy-to-use website,” said Pam O’Connor, president/CEO of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®. “By earning the Website Quality Certification, Conway has demonstrated that it provides vital online resources to home buyers and sellers.”

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FEATURED FEBRUARY COMMUNITY: QUINCY MASS

February 17, 2011 dstevens 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

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 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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ATTENTION RENTERS – “NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY!”

February 10, 2011 abecker 1 comment

Owning a Home Today May Cost LESS than Renting an Apartment

That’s the message Jack Conway, Realtor is sending out to renters in the cities and towns it serves.

Owning a Home Cheaper than Renting?

All Conway sales centers are launching a direct mail campaign that will include customized charts comparing renters’ actual monthly payments to monthly mortgage costs for sample houses and condominiums in their area.

Renters are also invited to attend free Home Ownership Consultations in your local Conway office with Realtors and mortgage specialists on designated evenings during the week.

“According to statistics reported by the National Multi-Housing Council, at least one third of renters are planning to move in the spring and another third in the fall,” said Conway Regional VP Dick Cahill, who launched the new initiative. “That’s why we are reaching out to these potential buyers now while they are considering other housing options and before they decide to renew their leases.”

Conway CEO Carol Bulman believes the time is right to target the rental population since housing prices have stabilized and mortgage interest rates remain near record lows:

These factors along with the advantages of home ownership; building equity, tax deductible mortgage interest, and stable monthly payments, make this the right time to spread the word that renters may actually be able to finance a home for less than what they’re paying their landlord.

Most people understand that buying a house makes sense, but they don’t think they can afford it. We’re asking them to read our mailings, come to one of our free consultations and explore their options. The dream of homeownership could become a reality far sooner than they think.

For more information about renting versus home ownership in today’s marketplace and your community, contact Dick Cahill at 617-479-1500 or email dcahill@jackconway.com.

HOLIDAYS ARE OVER, BUT THE MEMORIES CONTINUE

January 5, 2011 cbulman No comments

Holiday time is eventful here in Conway Country. The month of December is jam-packed with holiday parties and lots of opportunities to celebrate this special time of year together.

There are many things I am grateful for this year – my family, my friends, good health, and all of you, our Conway agents in the field. When I make my way from one holiday gathering to the next, I’m reminded over and over of all the wonderful people who dedicate themselves to this company every day.

These good folks cannot count on a weekly paycheck, but they work diligently to serve their customers to the best of their ability. They are not only Realtors, but counselors, problem-solvers and friends. They are counted on to be there at night, during snowstorms, on Christmas Eve; whenever a potential buyer wishes to visit a home or a seller asks for a face-to-face discussion. If a property is vacant and a window breaks, they arrange to get it fixed. If an ad isn’t working, they rewrite it. If a property isn’t selling they examine the reasons why and suggest a remedy.

You serve your clients and customers by making yourself available when it might not be convenient to do so. You leave family dinners early, miss out on parties, and eat on the run. I guess I appreciate those kind of sacrifices even more during the holidays than at any other time. What you do on a daily basis to benefit your customers, your sales team, and your company does not go unnoticed or unappreciated. We thank you for it and wish you a new year filled with great rewards for jobs well done.

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HISTORIC SOUTHFIELD

CONWAY MARKS NEW WEBSITE MILESTONE

It’s Been 1 Year Since the Launch of the NEW Jackconway.com!

CONWAY CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT BIG SUCCESS

CONWAY BOOK RAISES FUNDS FOR CHARITY

CONWAY PLANS OPEN HOUSE BLITZ THIS WEEKEND!

For information on the events, and the open houses, visit the Exclusive Open House Listings Page or Download our Open House BLITZ flyer.

Cahill also announced everyone visiting and signing into a Conway open house is eligible to win a raffle for a $100 gas card!

BULMAN NAGLE NAMED CONWAY’S RISING STAR FOR 2010

JACKCONWAY.COM HONORED FOR WEB EXCELLENCE

FEATURED FEBRUARY COMMUNITY: QUINCY MASS

ATTENTION RENTERS – “NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY!”

Owning a Home Today May Cost LESS than Renting an Apartment

HOLIDAYS ARE OVER, BUT THE MEMORIES CONTINUE

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