Andover’s Homebuyer Assistance Program holds informational meeting Looking for money to help you purchase your first home in Andover, MA? On Thursday, October 25 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm, an informational meeting will be held to discuss Andover’s newly expanded Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program. The program, created by the Andover Housing Trust Fund Board, […]
Andover Day 2012 – September 15th, 2012
Andover Day 2012 is coming Saturday September 15th, 2012 from 10am to 5pm featuring Ron Carpenito local Realtor and civic volunteer and Ted Teichert former long time Andover town selectmen as co-emcees. Each year the Andover Business Center Association (ABCA) organizes Andover Day with a collection of volunteers and sponsors to orchestrate an event of […]
Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun Visits North Andover – 2012 Strongest in 5 years
On Thursday, I met with Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors at Merrimack College in North Andover, MA. Dr Yun was brought to our area by the Education Committee of the Northeast Association of Realtors. Dr. Yun deciphers market statistics for the Realtor Association on a national level and gives […]
4th of July Massachusetts Fireworks Schedule & Fun Ideas
It’s the 4th of July! Our favorite holiday where we celebrate our American freedom. Here’s some things to do and a fireworks listing by town to make the best it can be. Happy 4th! Boston Tall Ships Vist in Boston Harbor June 30th to July 5th. Boats docked at Charlestown Navy Yard, Fish Pier, Pier […]
Haverhill Exchange Club – St. Patricks Day Breakfast
Can you believe it!? The high holiday St. Patricks day, is upon us which can mean only one thing in Haverhill, a 7 foot green rabbit named Patrick O’hare will be serving up the laughs and breakfast to a capcity crowd. It’s all a part of the Haverhill Exchange Club annual St. Patricks Day Breakfast, […]
Andover Boutique Blowout – March 9 & 10th, 2012
Its that time of year again in Andover for the annual Boutique Blowout 2012! This year Andover Business Center (ABCA) members and local Retailers have a whole new approach to the event with the addition of a day long “Warehouse Style” sale at the Old Town Hall on Main St. Shoppers will find multiple downtown […]
Video – Assessed & Market Value, What’s the Difference?
Buying a home in The Andovers, Haverhill or anywhere in Massachusetts? Take a look at this quick video discussing the difference between Assessed Values and Market Values on a home and how they factor into a home purchase. For over 30 years the Prime Property Team and Ron Carpenito of Keller Williams Realty Andover have […]
Apple Picking At Smolak Farms, North Andover
Autumn is here and for our family that means a few things. One important family tradition we have is apple picking and making some homemade apple pies! Each year we head to Smolak Farms in North Andover and always have a great time. This year, due to hurricane Irene and some unusual weather, our trek […]
MA Carbon Monoxide Detector Law
With winter on the way it is important to be reminded about “Nicole’s Law” in Massachusetts. The law was named after 7-year-old Nicole Garofalo from Plymouth MA who passed away when drifting snow from a blizzard blocked a vent from a gas boiler and caused carbon monoxide to build up inside her home. Under legislation […]
MA Oil Heating Law 2011
One of my home inspection resources, Ray Jackson of Jackson Home Inspection forwarded me this important information regarding the new law in Massachusetts effective 9/30/2011 regarding oil home heating systems and its impact on consumers. If you do not comply with this new changes, oil companies cannot deliver oil to your home this winter. So […]
