The Story of 42 Great Lake Drive, Sudbury MA

On a freezing cold day in December 2003, a very smart young couple called to see the house for sale at 42 Great Lake Drive in Sudbury. Back then, it was a four-room cottage with a tiny bath, lots of knotty-pine paneling and a refrigerator on the back porch. They loved the corner lot and the location in Sudbury and had the vision to see what they could do to make this their home. 

Ten years and 3 kids later, they are ready to move on and this beautifully renovated and expanded Colonial is ready for new owners who they hope will be as happy as they have been! 

Click the photo to see what they've done and please share with your friends. Everything has been done; all they need to do is move in! 

Beautiful Colonial with everything you'll want in your new home in Sudbury!

For additional information or to schedule an appointment contact Marilyn Messenger or see all of the homes in Sudbury at http://www.marilynmessenger.com. 

Wayland Real Estate Report - Prices Up in 2013; Current Shortage of Houses for Sale!

2013 was a very positive year for home sellers in Wayland!

The median single-family house sale price was $612,000, approximately 13% higher than the 2012 median.

There were 80 closed sales; slighter fewer than in 2012. And it took less time sell a house.Click here for details.

Currently there are only 20 single-family houses for sale in Wayland. Last year there were 33. List prices range from $374,900 to $9,300,000. The median list price, $997,000 is higher than last year at this time when it was $939,000. The average list price is $1,668,845, also higher than last year.

"The early bird catches the worm"! If you want to sell your house, this is a great time to put it on the market. Buyers are waiting for listings so why wait for the competition?

Home-buyers, be prepared to move forward if you find a house that fits your needs. While can be difficult to make a decision if you have only seen one or two houses, if you wait you run the risk of not finding another house within your budget. As the spring market progresses, you will have more competition and limited supply will cause prices to go up. Additionally, there is a lot of discussion about mortgage interest rates going up too, further decreasing you purchasing power. Click here to contact an experience buyer agent/broker to help you set up a "game-plan" to put you in a winning position.

Sellers, it's easy to have unrealistic expectations in a "sellers' market". However, correct pricing is still the key to getting your property sold. As good a the market was in Wayland in 2013, there were 146 price changes on 89 single-family properties; the average price change was -7.51%. And, there were 40 "expired" listings; these are houses that did not sell during the listing contract period.
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The Perfect Last Minute Gift

It’s part of holiday tradition to celebrate with family and friends and to share gifts with our loved ones.  There’s no measuring how much is spent on the combined effort and money to find the perfect gift.

The challenge is to identify the right gift in the right color and size; something they really want and need; and something that won’t break the budget.

“Eight Gifts That Do Not Cost a Cent” are suggestions that have been offered on numerous Internet sites attributed to an anonymous writer.  They may be just what you need to find the perfect gift.

• THE GIFT OF LISTENING...but you must really listen. No interrupting; no daydreaming; no planning your response; just listening.

• THE GIFT OF AFFECTION...be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and handholds.  Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends.

• THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER...clip cartoons and share articles and funny stories.  Your gift will say “I love to laugh with you."

• THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE...it can be a simple "thanks for the help" note or a full letter.  A brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime and may even change a life.

• THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT...a simple and sincere, "you look great in red" or "you did a super job" or "that was a wonderful meal" can make someone's day.

• THE GIFT OF A FAVOR... go out of your way every day to do something kind.

• THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE...there are times when a person wants nothing more than to be left alone.  Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude to others.

• THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION...the easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone.  It’s really not that hard to say, Hello or Thank You.

Wishing you all the best at the holidays and throughout the year; enjoy!

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Of course, the gift of home is always a great gift to yourself! Holiday time is when families often talk about moving - people get engaged, change jobs, combine households, down-size, announce new babies on the way, need more room, finding a better place for parents who need assistance...If you find yourself having these kinds of conversations and would like to talk about your next move, please contact me or visit www.marilynmessenger.com to search for homes, get the latest market reports for Concord, Wayland, Sudbury, Stow, and Maynard; learn about buyer agency, or request a valuation report for your home.