2011 Yard Waste Pickup

Just when the lawn mowing ended, it's time for leaf blowers and rakes! Here's the important leaf and yard waste pickup info for Natick, Newton, Ashland, and Framingham. You can also drop off your own yard waste, and in most of the other Metrowest towns, it's taken by drop-off only.





Natick:
Yard waste will be picked up on Monday, 11/14, for Tuesday’s trash collection day.
Yard waste will be picked up on Monday, 11/21, for Wednesday’s trash collection day.
Yard waste will be picked up on Monday, 11/28, for Thursday’s trash collection day.
Yard waste will be picked up on Monday, 12/5, for Friday’s trash collection day.


Framingham:
Leaf pickup will be on regular trash days during the month of November.
Brush pickup will be 10/24-10/28 and 11/5-11/9.


Newton:
Yard waste pickup will continue through 12/5.


Ashland:
Yard waste will be picked up for 6 Mondays from 10/10-11/14.

Metrowest September 2011 Market Update - Natick, Wellesley, and Newton

The fall housing market is well underway! Here are the key facts, with comparisons from last month, for Natick, Wellesley, and Newton:

In Natick, there are currently 85 single family homes on the market for an average list price of $599,000. 26 homes have sold in Natick in the past month for an average of $488,500 (up 7% from last month) after 69 days on the market (faster than an average of 95 days last month).

In Wellesley, there are currently 146 single family homes on the market for an average list price of $1,751,000. 16 homes have sold in Wellesley in the past month for an average of $1,170,000 (down 14% from last month) after 99 days on the market (faster than an average of 126 days last month).

In Newton, there are currently 193 single family homes on the market for an average list price of $1,188,000. 52 homes have sold in Newton in the past month for an average of $893,000 (down 2% from last month) after 80 days on the market (slower than an average of 70 days last month).

Metrowest August 2011 Market Update

The following information covers Natick, Wellesley, and Newton for 7/21/11-8/20/11. There haven't been significant price changes since last month, aside from the typical mid-summer slow down, but it remains clear that to avoid a long time on the market, sellers must have their homes priced right and marketed well. In some cases, even in the current market, this leads to a sale price above the listing price in a short period of time.


In Natick, there are currently 91 active single family homes on the market for an average list price of $579,000, having been on the market for an average of 119 days.
There are 37 homes under agreement, with an average list price of $496,000. These homes were on the market for an average of 61 days.
In the past month, 27 homes sold for an average of $457,000 (list prices averaging $468,000), after 95 days on the market.

In Wellesley, there are currently 140 active single family homes on the market for an average list price of $1,811,000, having been on the market for an average of 157 days.
There are 23 homes under agreement, with an average list price of $1,373,000. These homes were on the market for an average of 104 days.
In the past month, 43 homes sold for an average of $1,367,000 (list prices averaging $1,451,000), after 126 days on the market.

In Newton, there are currently 185 active single family homes on the market for an average list price of $1,245,000, having been on the market for an average of 126 days.
There are 72 homes under agreement, with an average list price of $981,000. These homes were on the market for an average of 83 days.
In the past month, 72 homes sold for an average of $908,000 (list prices averaging $937,000), after 70 days on the market.


Although they aren't included here, condos and multi-family properties are excellent investments right now, as there is a very strong rental market. Owners can benefit from cash flow and tax deductions if they are able to finance the purchase of a rental property.


For more information, please visit my website: www.torykeithrealestate.com

Family Friendly Events & Activities in Natick and Wellesley August-September 2011

Even if your vacation is already over, there's still plenty to do to make the most of the rest of summer in Natick and Wellesley!

Courtyard Fun, Linden Square, Wellesley: Movie Nights every Thursday until 9/1 and Saturdays for Kids from 2-5 until 8/27. http://www.shoplindensquare.com/

Natick Concerts on the Common every Monday at 7pm until 8/22

Natick Farmers Market every Saturday on the Common from 9-1

Natick Days 9/10 11-4 Natick Center http://www.natickdays.org/

Wellesley Summer Concerts, Town Hall Green - last one tonight, 8/3 from 7-8:30  http://www.wellesleyma.gov/pages/wellesleyMA_Recreation/Special%20Events

Morses Pond Beach Movie: Finding Nemo, 8/11 7:50 http://www.wellesleyma.gov/pages/wellesleyMA_Recreation/Special%20Events

Swimming and sandcastles at Morses Pond Beach in Wellesley and Memorial Beach at Dug Pond in Natick

What are your favorite local late summer activities?