Weekly News – May 15

Meeting & Caravan Tomorrow
May 16, 2013

MEETING

Mark Kerble, Superintendent of Newburyport Public Schools will be this week’s speaker.
Our Affiliate Spotlight this week is Todd Hughey of Leader Bank.    Todd can be found in Newburyport at 10 Prince Place #205 (2nd floor).  Leader bank obtains 100% control over the mortgage process with in-house underwriting, loan approval and funding.  To reach Todd via email:  thughey@leaderbank.com.  Thank you to Todd for providing the refreshments for our weekly meeting.

CARAVAN - May 16, 2013

Mapquest:  http://mapq.st/14oVJak

 44 Liberty Street, Newburyport—6/3/2.5—$549,000; Corner of Liberty & Independent St., Heidi Whittier, Bean Group, 617-283-6570

47 Atlantic Ave, Unit#5 Salisbury—5/2/2 $399,900, Ocean Ave & Atlantic Ave (right on to Atlantic from Ocean, Atlantic turns right and then left, unit on left on ocean side), Diane Beekler, RE/MAX On the River, 978-992-4028

39 Bartletts Reach, Amesbury—6/2/2.5—$349,000; Pleasant Valley Rd to Bartletts Reach, Eileen Gagnon, William Raveis, 978-270-6843

9 Brock Ave, Newbury (PI)—6/2/2—$645,000; Old Point Road to Brock Ave. Dolores Person/Jean Soucy, William Raveis, (978) 270-0119

​147 Northern Blvd, Newburyport (PI) —5/2/1—$345,900; PI Turnpike to Northern Blvd, Mary Lou Gagnon, William Raveis,  978-270-2512

6A 78^th Street, Newburyport (PI) —3/1/1—$299,900; Left on Northern, left on 78th, Karol Flannery, William Raveis, (978) 270-0876

29 Harbor Street, Newburyport (PI)—6/2/1—$580,000; Northern Blvd, Left on 78th, Right on Harbor, Susan Grillo,  William Raveis, 978-270-8527​

OPEN HOUSE LUNCHEONS

Appetizers 12:00-1:00pm
11 Barker Street, Newburyport – Plum Island
5/2/2 – $619,777
Jay LeClerc, RE/MAX On the River, (978) 985-6329

Sandwiches from NYAJs 12:00-1:00pm
9 K Street, Newburyport – Plum Island
7/4/2.5 – $875,000
Sharon Cronin, RE/MAX On the River, (978) 992-4011

Desserts 12:30-1:30PM
178 Water Street, Newburyport
10/4/2.5 –  $995,000
Judith Muss’ells, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, (978) 618-8301

Consider yourself invited to REALTOR Day on Beacon Hill MAR Posted: 06 May 2013 07:21 AM PDT 2013 MAR President Kimberly Allard-Moccia would like to personally invite all Massachusetts REALTORS to participate in MAR’s annual grassroots lobbying day; REALTOR Day on Beacon Hill on June 5, 2013. This year’s keynote speaker is Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley. Check-in is at 9:30 in the Great Hall at the Massachusetts State House. A continental breakfast will be served and the speaking program starts at 10:00. Click here for details. Below is the video invite from MAR President Kimberly Allard-Moccia.

EDUCATION

Now enrolling for the following education program: 

May 20 -  Two Classes and Complimentary Luncheon
Education Event at Nichols Village in Groveland

Generously ponsored by Brenda Burkholder of Nichols Village and Arlene Keating Law Offices . . . .
Leisure, Second Homes, and Age Restricted Housing (RE55R06) and
1031 Exchange (RE27RC07)   Register today!   http://nicholsvillagemay20.eventbrite.com/

 

Weekly News – May 8

Meeting & Caravan Tomorrow
May 9, 2013

MEETING

Mary Williamson, Essex County Greenbelt, will be our featured speaker at 9am.

Our Affiliate Spotlight this week is Rick Hydren of Hydren Advertising (and Photography).  Thank you to Rick for the coffee and refreshments provided during our weekly meeting.  Please remember Rick for your listings video, photography, and advertising requirements.

Hydren Advertising is offering a special discount in May.  Tomorrow you will learn more about this offer and as well as the Hydren Advertising services which may help you showcase your listings.

For a full size copy of this flyer, simply doubleclick the image and print a copy.

CARAVAN - May 9, 2013

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25 Munroe Street, Newburyport—5/2/2—$459,900; High Street to Carter, right on Munroe, Kathy Cronin, RE/MAX On the River, (978) 490-9833 

75 Main Street, Amesbury—3/1/1— $173,900; Past Barking Dog, left into parking, next to Advantage Property Management
Nancy Purcell, Stone Ridge Properties, 978-502-6441 

56 Cedar Street, Amesbury—10/3/2.5—$459,900; Market to Cedar
Scot Gabriel, Gabriel Realty Group, 508-633-0712
Serving Delicious Homemade Desserts and Beverages 

4 Marshall Drive, Amesbury—5/2/2—$339,900, 110 to N. Martin Rd to Marshall Dr
Deborah Pattow-Godbout,  Keller Williams-Greater Worcester, 508-754-3020

Consider yourself invited to REALTOR Day on Beacon Hill MAR Posted: 06 May 2013 07:21 AM PDT 2013 MAR President Kimberly Allard-Moccia would like to personally invite all Massachusetts REALTORS to participate in MAR’s annual grassroots lobbying day; REALTOR Day on Beacon Hill on June 5, 2013. This year’s keynote speaker is Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley. Check-in is at 9:30 in the Great Hall at the Massachusetts State House. A continental breakfast will be served and the speaking program starts at 10:00. Click here for details. Below is the video invite from MAR President Kimberly Allard-Moccia.

EDUCATION

Registration is now open for the following education programs:

Next Monday!  - May 13 - Enroll Today - Social Media Seminar (non-credit) presented by Wicked Local and GateHouse Media - Learn how to market you and your business using SEM, SEO, and other various tools.  Register today…..  http://smwickedlocal2013.eventbrite.com/

 

May 20 -  Two Classes and Complimentary Luncheon
Education Event at Nichols Village in Groveland

Generously ponsored by Brenda Burkholder of Nichols Village and Arlene Keating Law Offices . . . .
Leisure, Second Homes, and Age Restricted Housing (RE55R06) and
1031 Exchange (RE27RC07)   Register today!   http://nicholsvillagemay20.eventbrite.com/

 

Member News for May 1st

Meeting & Caravan Tomorrow
May 2, 2013

MEETING

Bill DeRosa, Superintendent of Schools, Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School in Haverhill, will be our featured speaker.

Our Affiliate Spotlight this week is Kristen Leone, Property North Appraisals.  Thank you to Kristen for the coffee and refreshments provided during our weekly meeting.  Please remember Kristen for you and your clients’ legal and appraisal needs.

CARAVAN - May 2, 2013

Mapquest: http://mapq.st/18cZByq 

17 Reilly Ave, Newburyport—6/3/2—$650,000; Marlboro to Reilly
Kevin Wallace, RE/MAX On the River, (978)423-8771

6 80th Street, Newburyport—5/3/2—$795,680; Northern to Harbor to 80th
Ellen Delaney & Ronni Wexler, RE/MAX On the River, 503-753-5692

2 Merrimac Court,  Newburyport—8/4/2.5—$585,000; Off Merrimac across from Butler, Susan Grillo, William Raveis, (978) 270-8527

2 Forrester Street, Newburyport—8/3/1.5—$459,900; Merrimac to Forrester
Kevin Fruh, Keller Williams, 978-500-7409

219 Beach Road, Unit 16, Salisbury Beach—5/3/2—$295,000; Just beyond entrance to State Reservation on left (Tradewinds Condominiums)
Sally Laffely of Laffely Real Estate Associates, 978-375-1821

Please also visit the following Broker Open Houses
offering Luncheon & Desserts

— Salisbury 11:30am to 12:30 pm—

LUNCHEON
21 Atlantic Ave., Unit 2, Salisbury Beach—5/2/2—$488,360—Ocean St. to Ocean Front (enter building from Ocean Front side of the building)
Assorted Wraps from the Natural Grocer
Hosted by Sally Laffely, Laffely Real Estate Associates, 978-375-1821

DESSERTS
9 Atlantic Avenue, Salisbury —5/2/2—$474,900— Beach Rd. to Cable or Railroad to Ocean
Desserts and Beverages hosted by
Ellie DiPaolo, RE/MAX On the River, 508-641-4235

DESSERTS
17 A Carter Street, Salisbury—5/2/1.5—$369,000— NorthEnd Blvd to 11^th, to Carter
Cookies and Lemonade hosted by
Cheryl Caldwell, William Raveis (978) 609-1041

— Boxford – 12:00-2:00 pm—

LUNCHEON
2 Chadwick Farm Road—10/4/3.5—$795,000— Rte.133 to Washington Street, First Right, past Ingaldsby Farm
>> double click on photo for full size brochure>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Catered lunch sponsored by Bob Pezzella of Evolve Bank
with Gift Certificate Raffle for Andiamo Restaurant
Lisa Hayford and Frank Bertolino, 978-935-3800

 

SAVE THE DATE

On May 20th . . . . two CEU classes will be offered at Nichols Village in Groveland. Additionally, a mid-day luncheon and tours will be hosted by Brenda Burkholder of Nichols Village.  The morning class will feature RE55R06 - Leisure, Second Homes, and Age Restricted Housing and the afternoon class will be 1031 Exchange RE27RC07 (click on course code for syllabus).   Additional sponsorship for this educational event provided by the Arlene M. Keating, Attorney at Law of West Newbury.
Registration for this May 20 Event will begin next week.

 

Got Rentals?

Rick Hydren is offering a special discount in May.  Also as the affiliate spotlight next week, you will learn more about Rick’s services that may help you showcase your listings.

For a full size copy of this flyer, simply doubleclick the image and print a copy.

GNAR News for April 24

Meeting & Caravan Tomorrow
April 25, 2013

MEETING

Geordie Vining, Senior Project Manager and City Planner will visit GNAR tomorrow and speak on current projects underway within our City.  Please be sure to stop by and hear the latest from City Hall.

Our Affiliate Spotlight this week is Jim Kelley, Senior Loan Officer with Leader Bank.  Jim is available to service any loan needs for you and your clients.  Thank you to Jim and Leader Bank for providing the refreshments for our meeting.  

To reach Jim:
 jkelley@leaderbank.com
978-270-0851 mobile
877-765-4690 fax

CARAVAN

Mapquest:  http://mapq.st/15L6B5G

27 Newbury Neck Rd, Newbury—9/4/2.5—$650,000 Victorian Farmhouse
Kevin Wallace, RE/MAX On the River, 978-423-8771

110 High Street, Unit 2, Newburyport—5/2/2—$379,900 Condo
Kevin Wallace, RE/MAX On the River, 978-423-8771

84 Water Street, Unit F, Newburyport— 6/2/1—$259,000, Top Floor
Gael Myer, RE/MAX on the River, 978-884-0378

98 Main St., Salisbury— 8/3/2-1/2—$599,900,  intersection of Main and Congress St.
Sally Laffely, Laffely Real Estate Associates, (978) 375-1821

41 Birchmeadow Road, Amesbury—8/3/2—$449,000, Rte 110 to Kimball Rd to Birchmeadow Rd, Catherine Joyce, CBRB, 978-270-9961

Open House Luncheon – 11:30am – 1:00 pm
27 Parker Street, Newbury—10/5/2.5—$750,000

Hosted by Bill Barrows, Keller Williams – 978.423.6150
Carry-Out Cafe Luncheon Sponsored by Mary Marengi, Cambridge Mortgage

Education

Thank you to Bill DiGiuseppe of BD Plumbing and Heating for sponsoring the luncheon this past Monday,  April 22 with the Fair Housing Class…… Presented by Ann Seligsohn of The Fair Housing Center of Greater Boston, in conjunction with the Newburyport YWCA.

Register Today – Class is next Monday APRIL 29
NNEREN 9am-12:00 and Short Sales 12:30-2:30pm

Earn 3 CEUs for NH licensees, come learn about the NNEREN system (NH MLS) in the morning, with a class on Short Sales in the afternoon (valid for MA CEU 2hours).

Click here to register >>

SAVE THE DATE

On May 20th . . . . two CEU classes will be offered at Nichols Village in Groveland.  Additionally, a mid-day luncheon and tours will be hosted by Brenda Burkholder of Nichols Village.  The morning class will feature RE55R06 - Leisure, Second Homes, and Age Restricted Housing and the afternoon class will be 1031 Exchange RE27RC07 (click on course code for syllabus).   Additional sponsorship for this educational event provided by the Arlene M. Keating, Attorney at Law of West Newbury.
Registration for this May 20 Event will begin next week.

Special Offer for members of GNAR and
the National Association of Realtors

Sprint offers NAR members 18% off select regularly priced Sprint monthly service plans.  Switch to the Now Network and get unlimited data, great service and all the hottest phones and tablets.  You get to keep your phone number and we offer trade-ins on your old phones!  To learn more about this offer, call Focal Point Communications at 603-474-9300 and ask for Jaye or Phil or stop by the office at 920 Lafayette Rd in Seabrook for details.  *Credit approval, activation fee and 2 year service commitment required.

Other terms and conditions apply. See store for details.

GNAR News for April 17

CARAVAN, Thursday- April 18, 2013

 Mapquest:  http://mapq.st/XGTdLi

 140 Merrimac St., Newburyport—5/2/2/5—$359,900;
Marilyn Berger, Keller Williams Realty,  978-270-1402

234 High St Newburyport—7/3/2.5—$424,900
Rachel Abdulla, William Raveis, 978-828-1684

24 Lucey Drive, Newburyport—8/4/2—$699,900; Moseley Ave to Lucey Dr.
Tom Tormey, Re/Max on the River, 978.689.5759

 75 1/2 Pleasant Valley Rd, Amesbury  $589,000   Rte. 95N to exit 58 towards
Amesbury, take left at first set of lights to Merrimac Rd to Pleasant Valley Rd
Wendy Willis, Keller Williams, 978-270-1872

15 Prospect Hill, Merrimac—6/2/2—$310,000; Route 110 to Prospect Hill
Holly Cashman for Sandy Berkenbush, Stone Ridge Properties,  978-360-0090

177 River Road, West Newbury—7/4/3—$639,000; Rte. 113 to Bridge St to River Rd
Wendy Willis, Keller Williams, 978-270-1872

105 Scotland Rd, Newbury—6/3/2.5—$439,000
Rachel Abdulla, William Raveis, 978-828-1684

Open House Luncheon 11:30-1pm

154 Old Point Road, 6/1+/2, $789,000
To the end of Old Point – right side of road

Catering by Carry Out Café, including:

Crostini, Thai Chicken Skewers, Deluxe Finger rolls with Top Sirloin, Ham&Cheese, and Chicken Salad

Offered by Gael Meyer, RE/MAX On the River, 978-884-0378

Do Your Part to Support Two Great Charitable Programs Posted: 12 Apr 2013 11:32 AM PDT Applications are coming in for two great Charitable Foundation programs- have you sent yours? The Charitable Foundation is taking Welcome Home License Plate applications immediately to help the effort to lower the minimum number of specialty license plates. To help support this fundraising initiative, click here for an application. So much of the funds collected for the Foundation is donated to local charities through the Housing Grant Program.  We are now collecting applications for the Spring Grants through April 30th. If you know a worthy charity contact your local Association.

Education

APRIL IS FAIR HOUSING MONTH

 ENROLL TODAY, CLASS IS MONDAY, APRIL 22
WITH LUNCHEON PROVIDED!

APRIL 22 – Fair Housing 10am-12noon with luncheon

Registration now OPEN  http://fairhousing2013.eventbrite.com/

Did you know that April is Fair Housing Month? – Please save the date for April 22 - Fair Housing Class worth 2 MA CEUs – Presented by Ann Seligsohn with The Fair Housing Center of Greater Boston, in conjunction with the Newburyport YWCA.  Learn the important “dos and don’ts” related to Fair Housing.  Class begins at 10am followed by luncheon sponsored by BD Plumbing and Heating, Bill DiGiuseppe.

APRIL 29 – NNEREN 9am-12:00 and Short Sales 12:30-2:30pm

Earn 3 CEUs for NH licensees, come learn about the NNEREN system (NH MLS) in the morning, with a class on Short Sales in the afternoon (valid for MA CEU 2hours).
Click here to register >>

GNAR News for April 10

CARAVAN, Thursday- April 11, 2013

Mapquest:  http://mapq.st/17r9yYo 

31 Hancock Street, Newburyport—6/3/2—$580,000; Bromfield to Hancock
Pam Hill Shuster, CBRB, 978-335-4449

8 71st St, Newburyport—6/2/2—$490,000; Nbpt Tpk to Northern Blvd, Right on 71st St, Lisa Hayford & Frank Bertolino, Keller Williams Realty, 978-935-3800

164 Old Point Road, Newburyport—6/3/2—$314,888; Turnpike to Old Point
Ann Marie Salmon, RE/MAX On the River, 978-852-7481

9 16th St., (PI) Newbury—8/2/2—$529,900; Northern Blvd. to 16th
Karen Cashman, Cashman Real Estate, 617-967-1825

9 Seaview Lane, Newbury—10/4/3—$785,000; Old Pine Island to Seaview
Sue Collins, CBRB, (978) 758-1589

50 Pow Wow, Amesbury—6/3/2—$249,888; High to Pow Wow
Ann Marie Salmon, RE/MAX On the River, 978-852-7481

35 Kimball Road, Amesbury—6/3/1.5—$307,700; 110 to Kimball – 35 is on left hand side of road, Pam Hill Shuster, CBRB, 978-335-4449

177 River Road, West Newbury—7/4/3—$639,000; Rte. 113 to Bridge St to River Rd
Caroline Holland, Keller Williams, #781-608-2899

22 Kimball Road, West Newbury—10/4/3/1 $624,900; between Bachelor and Ash
Deb Hamilton, RE/MAX On the River, 978 270-91292013 Cape, 3200 s.f.

*Note – will drive by:   lot at 11 Kimball Road, aprrox 2AC, hilltop, engineered, $315,000

243 Middle Street, West Newbury—11/4/2/2—$799,000; corner of Indian Hill – park in the driveway.  Deb Hamilton, RE/MAX On the River, 978 270-9129 2013 Colonial 4700 s.f.

105 Scotland Rd, Newbury—6/3/2.5 – $439,000;
Rachel Abdulla, William Raveis, 978-828-1684

Open House Luncheon 12-1pm
12 Atkinson, Unit 12 – Newburyport
7/3/3.5 – $549,900
Catering by Giuseppe’s Italian
Hosted by Sean Perkins, Stone Ridge Properties 978-846-5412
And Co-sponsored by Diann May with Fairway Independent Mortgage

Open House Luncheon, 12-1:30pm
237 Middle Road – Newbury 
9/3/2.5 – 1.2M

Hosted by Margaret Cargill

RE/MAX On the River

978-758-2444 

Education

APRIL 11 – Cloud CMA 10-11am

FROM MLS PIN –  Learn more about Cloud CMA — a report generating software program that creates beautiful, personalized, and branded reports unique to you.   Attend a live demonstration at GNAR presented by W&R Studios’ newest East Coast representative, Katie England, and learn what Cloud CMA can do for you. Rise above the competition and look awesome in front of your clients with Cloud CMA. Click here to register  http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5896979023/es2005/?rank=5

APRIL 22 – Fair Housing 10am-12noon with luncheon
Registration now OPEN  http://fairhousing2013.eventbrite.com/

Did you know that April is Fair Housing Month? – Please save the date for April 22 - Fair Housing Class worth 2 MA CEUs – Presented by Ann Seligsohn with The Fair Housing Center of Greater Boston, in conjunction with the Newburyport YWCA.  Learn the important “dos and don’ts” related to Fair Housing.  Class begins at 10am followed by luncheon sponsored by BD Plumbing and Heating, Bill DiGiuseppe.

APRIL 29 – NNEREN 9am-12:00 and Short Sales 12:30-2:30pm

Registration will open end of this week

Earn 3 CEUs for NH licensees, come learn about the NNEREN system (NH MLS) in the morning, with a class on Short Sales in the afternoon (valid for MA CEU 2hours).

GNAR News for April 3

CARAVAN, Thursday- April 4, 2013

Mapquest: http://mapq.st/109ssPJ 

27 Parker, Newbury—11/5/2 2/2— $750,000, State Street to Parker
Bill Barrows, Keller Williams,  978.423.6150

31 Orchard, Byfield— 6/3/2.5—$389,000, Route 1 to Middle to Orchard (or Central St to orchard) Cheryl Caldwell, William Raveis – Dolores Person Group 978-609-1041

246 Middle Street, West Newbury, 8/3/3– $459,000, 113 to Left on Stuart, Left on Middle, Susan Dougherty, CBRB, 617-512-3127

8E Zabriskie Drive, Newburyport—3/1/1 – $149,000, Low Street to Zabriskie
Cheryl Caldwell, William Raveis – Dolores Person Group 978-609-1041

17A Carter Avenue, Salisbury—5/2/1.5—$369,000, Beach Road to North End Blvd to 11^th Street to Carter on right (house on corner of 11^th St and Carter Ave)
Cheryl Caldwell, William Raveis – Dolores Person Group, 978-609-1041

 

GNAR Speaker Series 
Neil Harrington, Salisbury Town Manager

Please be sure to visit GNAR tomorrow to hear the latest updates from our neighbors to the North in Salisbury.  Neil Harrington will update us on the town.  Refreshments courtesy of SERVPRO and MaryEllen Lawlor.

Affiliate Member Spotlight -
Mary Ellen Lawlor of

SERVPRO^® Damage Restoration
Residential and Commercial Restoration Services

SERVPRO of Haverhill/Newburyport professionals provide numerous restoration services.   The experts from SERVPRO are available 24 hours/7 days a week and are ready to restore damage to your home or commercial structure caused by:

• Water Damage
• Fire Damage
• Disaster, storm and flood damage
• Mold Damage

P.O. Box 1723
Haverhill, MA 01831
Phone: (978) 241-7145
Email: ServproHaverhill@aol.com

Education Committee Update

Enrollment for the classes listed below will be made available as soon as details for each event are confirmed.

APRIL DATES
National Open House Weekend  National Association of REALTORS	4/20 & 4/21
Fair Housing Luncheon 2 CEU for MA	4/22
NNREN Training 3 CEU’s for NH	4/29
Short Sales 2CEU for MA	4/29