| Welcome to www.MaryCraneProperties.com ... From Town to Country...serving Boston and the Metro West area! ... Experience, Integrity, Results! | | |  | North Smithfield, RI $2,950,000  Additional Photos
Built in 2004, this private 27-acre estate boasts a spectacular state of the art custom designed 4406 s.f. home, an 8-stall barn with radiant heat, several grass & sand paddocks, a 90'x 180' outdoor & 100'x 175' indoor riding ring. Residence offers 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, great room with fireplace, ... More Detail |
|  | Dover, MA $1,350,000  New
WATERFRONT!! Incredible Charles River Waterfront Location! Spectacular views with private dock yet minutes to Wellesley, Needham and Dover shops, restaurants, commuter rail and major routes. This bright and open California Contemporary features a stunning red birch and granite kitchen with new appli... More Detail |
|  | Sherborn, MA $895,000  Additional Photos
Originally part of the neighboring horse farm, this beautiful 5BR home has been transformed into 4000 s.f. of open flowing living space w/exquisite detail and functionality featuring a gourmet kitchen w/vaulted family room,1st floor Master Suite w/atrium doors to garden and a finished lower level in... More Detail |
|  | Hardwick, MA $975,000  Additional Photos
Skiing? Horses? Stunning 34 acre country estate 1½ hrs to Boston! Set amid the rolling hills of Hardwick, this remarkable estate offers abundant amenities in a traditional, tranquil setting. Easy access to major routes. The 4200sf Colonial boasts a huge 1st fl master suite & eat-in kitchen, formal D... More Detail |
|  | Berlin, MA $2,500,000  New
Custom contemporary home features soaring cathedral ceilings and a welcoming floor plan perfect for entertaining. Versatile guesthouse (handicapped accessible) can be used for a variety of purposes. The 20 acre setting is serene and private. Equestrian highlights include 25 stalls, 15 paddocks, i... More Detail |
|  | Wellesley, MA $1,850,000  New Virtual Tour
Enchanting, pristine & beautifully renovated 1930's 4BR Colonial located in the coveted Poet's Corner neighborhood offers all the modern amenities desired for todays contemporary lifestyle combined with the charm and character of yesterday. Spectacular kitchen, family room, master suite & finished l... More Detail |
|  | Dover, MA $2,950,000 
Exquisite New Construction-4 BR Colonial on 2.36 acres on winding country road in Dover abutting conservation land! All the bells and whistles! Hardwood floors, many with radiant heat. 7 fireplaces, 8.5 baths, home office, mudroom, second floor excercise room, upstairs and downstairs laundry, cedar ... More Detail |
|  | Needham, MA $1,299,000  Additional Photos
Special Bank Financing! Priced below assessment!! Wonderful 4BR Farmhouse style new construction set back from the road overlooking Trout Pond and within walking distance to commuter train, Needham Center and school! Open floor plan, lots of natural light and hardwood throughout. Walk up to unfinish... More Detail |
|  | Newton, MA $649,000  Additional Photos
Elegant Beacon Hill-style condominium in 2 unit home in desirable Chestnut Hill location! This gorgeous condo features a beautiful fireplaced living room and adjoining sunroom, gracious dining room and spectacular renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances. High ceilings and crown molding th... More Detail |
|  | Dover, MA $1,350,000  New Virtual Tour
Gracious and private best describe this energy efficient 4 BR Brickfront Colonial set on over 2 acres in an established Dover neighborhood! Updated kitchen with sunroom, huge fireplaced family room, office, formal dining & living rooms. Four bedrooms inc. master suite on second floor. Mahogany deck ... More Detail |
|  | Dover, MA $1,350,000  New
This captivating 4BR Gambrel Cape is located at the end of a quiet country lane on 5 private acres near trails & conservation land! The sun filled home features an eat-in kitchen, formal dining & living rooms, fireplaced family room w/attached 3 season porch & a first floor bedroom/home office. Mast... More Detail |
|  | Brookline, MA $1,400,000  New
This gracious and traditional 1930’s Brick English Tudor with a strong Colonial influence is located in the desirable South Brookline - Chestnut Hill neighborhood (2 minute walk to Baker School) and is set on 1/4+ acre of beautifully landscaped grounds. Sunny well-proportioned 3592 sq ft house with ... More Detail |
|  | Wellesley, MA $2,150,000  Additional Photos
Stunning 5700 s.f. European style home totally renovated in 2006 boasting breathtaking views of the adjacent Wellesley Country Club golf course! State of art gourmet kitchen with dramatic great/family room. Second floor features a beautiful master suite with FP & deck, plus 3 additional bedrooms & h... More Detail |
|  | Hardwick, MA $675,000  New
A real gem-updated 1790 two story 4BR farmhouse w/5 fireplaces, wide board floors,a new Viking kitchen with soapstone sink, attached wing includes garage/storage,a 22x46 insulated work shop with 200 amp service plus attached 22x60 barn. A detached 48x36 horse barn w/2 12x12 stalls, heated tack room,... More Detail |
|  | Lynnfield, MA $1,600,000  Additional Photos
Do you love golf? Remarkable 4 BR Stone and Stucco French Manor with spectacular sweeping views of the Colonial Golf Course! This home offers the look and feel of living in France! Exterior walls are 12+ inches thick. Huge great room with fireplace. Beautiful gardens, terrace and patio. Located on ... More Detail |
|  | Dover, MA $995,000 
Wonderful opportunity to build your own home on a beautiful winding country road in Dover abutting conservation land with town approved 4BR septic design.... More Detail |
|  | Dover, MA $999,000 
Great location!! Wonderful opportunity to build in exclusive Wilsondale/Strawberry Hill area of Dover! Perced for a 5BR septic. Scenic road yet minutes to commuter train, shopping and major routes!... More Detail |
|  | Brookline, MA $2,995,000  Additional Photos
Overlooking the reservoir in one of the area's most prestigious neighborhoods, this handsome Colonial has had extensive renovations in 2006. Glamorous entrance to grand rooms including lovingly restored spacious ball room with gorgeous wood details and fireplace, formal sitting room with another st... More Detail |
|  | Dover, MA $1,699,000  New Virtual Tour
Beautiful/private immaculate sprawling 10 room Contemporary Cape set back on 3+ acre estate-like hilltop setting! Open chandeliered foyer leads to first master suite,formal living & dining rooms, library/office.Gourmet kitchen with eating area opens to fireplaced family room; large patio surrounds h... More Detail |
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Pending Home Sales Stabilize
Pending home sales have leveled from a market swing driven by response to the home buyer tax credit, according to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in December, increased 1 percent to 96.6 from 95.6 in November, and remains 10.9 percent above December 2008 when it was 87.1. In November, the monthly index had fallen by 16.4 percent from surging activity in preceding months.Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, says it’s important to recognize how the tax credit is skewing market data. “There are easily understood swings in contract activity as buyers respond to a tax credit that was expiring and was then extended and expanded,” he says. “These swings are masking the underlying trend, which is a broad improvement over year-ago levels." December activity was the fifth highest monthly tally in two years.The Tax Credit ImpactBuyers who have a contract in place to purchase a primary residence by April 30, 2010, have until June 30, 2010, to finalize the transaction to qualify for a tax credit of up to $8,000 for first-time buyers and $6,500 for repeat buyers.Yun projects the extended and expanded tax credit will encourage 2.4 million households to take the credit in 2010. “While new-home sales will remain low due to a lack of construction, existing-home sales are projected to rise to around 5.6 million in 2010,” Yun says. Last year there were 5.16 million existing-home sales.He added that one of the greatest benefits of rising sales will be firming home prices.“For several months now we’ve been seeing stabilization in all of the home price measures as inventory is pulled down,” Yun says. “As a result, the housing wealth for many middle class families has begun to stabilize.”Regional DataHere's a breakdown by region for the PHSI:
- Northeast:rose 2.3 percent to 76.1 in December and is 14.9 percent higher than December 2008.
- Midwest:increased 5.2 percent to 86.9 and is 8.7 percent above a year ago.
- South:rose 2.2 percent to an index of 98.4, and are 5.5 percent higher than December 2008.
- West: fell 3.8 percent to 119.9 but is 18.6 percent above a year ago.
—NAR
Thank you for visiting www.MaryCraneProperties.com. I hope you find my web site to be a valuable resource for you as a seller or a buyer. Please feel free to call me with any real estate questions or concerns or just to talk about the current market. I love talking about real estate and I love my job! As a nationally ranked and lifelong equestrian, I also specialize in selling horse properties in Masachusetts& Rhode Island with a referral network in Aiken, SC and Wellington, FL. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Sincerely, Mary
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