Fall Market Activity Shows Signs of Continuing into the Holiday Season

The weather recently has given us a much-deserved extended Summer season.  And while the holiday season is upon us, the real estate market continues to be active with showings and some new listings coming to market.  While everyone is anxious to break out their fall sweaters and boots, the prolonged activity is due to more than just the weather.  Compared to last fall, there are buyers in search of a home presently that see the value in buying “off-season” – less competition, more time to look and consider the options and take advantage of the current interest rates. What does this mean for you? It means a couple of things:

If you are ready to buy, there are still hundreds of single family houses available for sale on the South Shore. The graph below demonstrates the number of single family homes that are still on the market as of October 27^th with prices up to $800K.  In general, if people are selling in the fall, they want to have sold by the holidays, so the buyer is in a good position to find a good value that might not be available in the spring market.

Single Family Homes Active on the Market

                                                                       Source: MLSPIN

If you are looking, but not ready to buy just yet, this is a great time to get educated. When it comes time to purchase your new home, you will want to know as much about the town and the various neighborhoods within the town. Take this time to view different houses to better understand what you are looking for, so when the spring market starts you are in a good position to move on a house that you want.  Millennial buyers value their ability to research the market and get to know it well enough so that they can make the best decision possible when buying a home.  Now is the time to invest in learning about the inventory – that “right property” may be out there today.  The more you learn about the market, the better attuned you’ll become in knowing when an opportunity is presented before you.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get to know the South Shore Market. As a Millennial who has purchased, sold and purchased again and as a Realtor who works with buyers for a living, I can help you learn more about the market and effectively position you for your upcoming purchase.  I welcome you to give me or my Team at Grand Gables a call to learn how we can help you.

Posted by: Zoe Murray Lindemuth

 

Since working at Grand Gables, Zoe has been involved in over $7million in sales of real estate in the South Shore and Boston area.  Having grown up in Cohasset and attended Tabor Academy, Zoe has an in-depth understanding of South Shore and South Coast real estate. She graduated from Villanova University in 2008. At both Tabor and Villanova, Zoe was an avid tennis player.  Zoe now lives in the coastal community of Duxbury, MA with her husband, baby daughter and chocolate lab. 

Grand Gables Now Offering 88 Stockbridge Rd in Scituate!

Hi again.  Zoe here! In my last post, I promised I would help you get back to the water. Scituate lies in the heart of the South Shore.  For the millennial looking to upgrade lifestyle and enjoy a house that is filled with classic charm, 88 Stockbridge Rd is a perfect match. 88 Stockbridge offers the magic of living in an antique cape setting with the open floor plan of a modern home. 88 Stockbridge offers great indoor and outdoor living.  Watch your children practice their game while they play tennis on their private clay tennis court in the backyard. As you look to move to the South Shore, 88 Stockbridge offers you the privacy that you desire with the convenience of the village and harbor a walk-able mile away. All for $719K--you won't need to move again. In my opinion, this listing will not last! 
Link below to the full gallery.  

88 Stockbridge-Scituate

Zoe Murray Lindemuth

RealtorSales AssociateGrand Gables Realty Group, Inc

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Moving Back to the South Shore

Growing up on the water never leaves you.  As a Millennial who grew up in Cohasset and now lives in Duxbury, returning to the ocean had always been my goal.  I had bought a house on the Mainline of Philadelphia and as nice as that was, I missed the ocean.

Now as we approach or are already in our 30s, leaving the downtown lifestyle becomes more appealing. We are close to paying off our student loans and are earning enough money to afford a down payment. Yet some of us might not have made the final leap in investing in your future. The world is telling us it’s a sellers’ market, but conditions are favorable for buyers as well. For example, interest rates remain low and there are homes in the South Shore that appeal to all price ranges $300k and up.

Don’t delay your dream of getting back to the water. 

Here are a few things to check off before you start the process:

•          How far south do you want to go?
•          How close do you need to be to the highway?
•          What updates are must-haves in your ideal house?

More importantly, understand what is available in your price range. Below check out the number of active listings by community on the South Shore that are priced at $300-500k.

Number of Listings $300-500K by South Shore Town

Source: MLS PIN, As of August 2, 2017

Depending on what you are looking for, $500k will buy you 1600 square feet in Cohasset, 2200 square feet in Scituate and in Duxbury. In any of these communities you are unlikely to be more than 3 miles from any of the coastal towns and the Route 3 towns are within 8-10 miles.

Grand Gables helped me find my dream house, now let us help you find yours. 

Posted by: Zoe Murray Lindemuth

Since working at Grand Gables, Zoe has been involved in over $7million in sales of real estate in the South Shore and Boston area.  Having grown up in Cohasset and attended Tabor Academy, Zoe has an in-depth understanding of South Shore and South Coast real estate. She graduated from Villanova University in 2008. At both Tabor and Villanova, Zoe was an avid tennis player.  Zoe now lives in the coastal community of Duxbury, MA with her husband, baby daughter and chocolate lab.