For Buyers

You’ll need to get up early to grab one of the coveted parking spots at the Downtown Franklin MBTA train station in Franklin, Massachusetts.  But if you want to sleep in, just head to Franklin’s Forge Park commuter rail station on Rte 495 to be assured of ample parking whatever train you take.
GPChaney recently asked 02038.com [...]

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Mortgage rates bounced around in a narrow range during the last four weeks as interest rates in general remained low. 

Financial troubles in Greece and Spain take upward pressure off rates
Investor worries about financial instability in Greece, Spain and other European countries helped fuel demand for the perceived safety of US Treasury debt instruments, easing any [...]

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In a move designed to reduce costs and increase recycling, the Town of Franklin, MA has adopted a new system for municipal trash pick-up.
One container for trash, one for recyclables
Called “single-stream recycling and automated trash pick-up,” the service uses two separate automation-compatible “toters.”  One toter is for trash disposal only.  The other toter allows town [...]

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100 Center Street, Bellingham, MA is a special ranch with many quality improvements.  It offers over 1,700 sq ft of one level living situated on a pleasant, level lot with in ground pool.
The upgrades made to the home make for enhanced, comfortable living. Gorgeous granite and tile kitchen with many high-end amenities.  Entertainer’s delight 21 [...]

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There are rumors all over town that Market Basket may be opening a new food supermarket in Franklin, MA.

ChrisW35 sent in the following question today to 02038.com:
 “I heard some rumors of Market Basket coming to Franklin – I hope that really happens.   I think it would good for Franklin . . . I’d like to know [...]

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The top four and bottom four single family home sales in Franklin, MA for January 2010 mark a fairly unusual month for property sales in the Franklin community.
Low home sale prices
January’s transactions reflect some remarkably low home sale prices for Franklin, Massachusetts.

$82,000 home sale
At just $82,000, 60 Alpine Place was by far the lowest-selling single [...]

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Two reports issued separately last week paint a relatively upbeat picture of Massachusetts real estate as we get ready for the Spring 2010 prime home selling season. 
2009 MA home sale volume up

The Warren Group, publisher of the influential real estate trade publication Banker & Tradesman, released annual home sale figures Tuesday showing a three percent [...]

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Freddie Mac announced late last week that the average rate for 30 year fixed rate mortgage loans fell to 4.99%, marking the third week in a row that rates declined in the US.  As tracked by Freddie Mac, 30 year fixed mortgage rates have fluctuated in a very narrow range since last September, hovering around 5%.
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Massachusetts real estate turned in a pretty good performance in 2009, given how dire national economic conditions were at the start of the year.  Greater Boston single family homes prices are up 6% from their March 2009 lows.  MA single family home sale volume rose 4.2% in 2009 compared to 2008 levels, while the inventory [...]

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