Weekly News for GNAR – May 16

GNAR CARAVAN – May 17, 2012

Mapquest: http://mapq.st/Lcmzgh

5 Horton Street, Unit C, Newburyport– 3/1/1–$199,900 cross street Federal
Pat Macdonald, REMAX on the River, 978-660-4040

32B Bromfield ,Newburyport—7/3/2.5—$599,990, High to Bromfield.
Kevin Fruh, Keller Williams Realty, 978.500.7409

3 Union St. #1, Newburyport–$349,000– 5/2/1, Marlboro to Union
Melinda Fields, CBRB, 978-360-3208

4 Plum Bush Downs, Newbury–6/3/1– $499,000, PI. Tpke on the left before the bridge – Susan Grillo,  William Raveis DPG, 978-270-8527

189 High St., Unit 2, Newburyport–8/3/3.5–$489,000
Margaret Cargill, RE/MAX On The River, 978-499-8808

38 Munroe Street, Newburyport–7/3/2–$699,000, corner of Tyng and Monroe Margaret Cargill, RE/MAX On The River, 978-499-8808

14 Roosevelt Place, Newburyport–7,3,2–$384,900
Casey Peicott, Keller Williams Realty, 978-902-2175

29A Turkey Hill, West Newbury– 7-3-2.5– $530,000, near Scotland Rd.
Bill Barrows, Keller Williams Realty,  978-423-6150

7 Forest Street, Byfield, 7/3/2, $789,000, Central to Main St., left
Judy Hanson, J. Barrett & Co. Ipswich, 978-337-3371

26 Carriage Court, U26 Merrimac 6/3/1.5 $224,900, Broad to Hill
Christine Sosa, RE/MAX 978-764-2225

2 Quimby Lane, Amesbury; 3 / 2.5; $420,000; MLS: 71318481; Off Lions Mouth Road BEFORE Woodsom Farm; 1 mile from downtown.

Luncheon – 11:30-1:30
25 Prospect Hill, Merrimac 8/4/2.5 $329,777 -off of West Main.
Jay LeClerc, RE/MAX On the River, (978) 985-6329
Catering by Connie Peters0n, Cuban Sandwiches, Homemade Guacamole & Chips, Spinach  Salad

Classes this Monday - Enroll today!

On May 21 - A full day of CEU classes (MA credits only) at GNAR, generously sponsored by Todd Hughey of Leader Bank and Charlie Palmisano of Palmisano Law Offices in Newburyport.  Classes begin at 9am, be sure to arrive prior to 9am to sign-in for CEU credits.   To view the course descriptions on the Massachusetts Division of Licensure website, click these links:
RE62RC10: Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)
RE26RC07: Appraisal Process
RE34RC03: National Economic Trends and the Real Estate Professional

For enrollment, visit http://gnarceuclasses.eventbrite.com

Upcoming Save the Date(s) . . . 

June 4 – Realtor Day on the Hill (Beacon Hill)
June 18 – Code of Ethics (8:30-11:30) and NH Core Classes (12:30-3:30)

Weekly News for GNAR – May 9

Free CEU Classes - Enroll today!

On May 21 - A full day of CEU classes (MA credits only) at GNAR, generously sponsored by Todd Hughey of Leader Bank and Charlie Palmisano of Palmisano Law Offices in Newburyport.  Classes begin at 9am, be sure to arrive prior to 9am to sign-in for CEU credits.   To view the course descriptions on the Massachusetts Division of Licensure website, click these links:
RE62RC10: Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)
RE26RC07: Appraisal Process
RE34RC03: National Economic Trends and the Real Estate Professional

For enrollment, visit http://gnarceuclasses.eventbrite.com

CARAVAN – Thursday – May 10, 2012

Be sure to attend tomorrow’s meeting, we will hear from Fire Marshall Steve Bradbury, on Smoke Detector certification process and how to ensure passing inspections prior to closings. 

Mapquest: http://mapq.st/KQJMhD  

7 Maudsley View Lane, Amesbury—10/4/2.5—$649,900, Main St. to Merrimac, then stay left onto Pleasant Valley, 1/2 mile take right on Maudsley View Lane
Karen Tutrone, RE/MAX On the River, 978-471-9425

419 Main Street, Amesbury—7/4/2.5—$799,900, Clarks Rd or Rocky Hill to Main at the River, Cathy Toomey, Stone Ridge Properties,  978-609-3970

33 Atlantic Ave, Salisbury—6/3/1—$539,000, Property is actually on Oceanfront south, but address is Atlantic Ave. Cross street is Ocean St.
Karol Flannery, William Raveis, The Dolores Person Group  (978) 270-0876

149 Merrimac Street, U6, Newburyport—4/2/1—$248,700, Merrimac at Boardman, parking  behind building on right, Jay LeClerc, RE/MAX On the River, 978-985-6329

32B Bromfield, Newburyport—7/3/2.5—$599,990, Merrimac to Bromfield
Kevin Fruh, Keller Williams Realty, 978.500.7409

67 High Street, Newburyport—10/4/2.5, $1,950,000
Bill Barrows, Keller Williams, 978.423.6150 (Coffee and refreshments)

31 Orchard Street, Byfield (Newbury) – 7/3/2.5— $412,500, Route 1 to Middle to Orchard or I-95 to exit 55, west on Central to left onto Orchard.
Cheryl Caldwell, William Raveis, 978-609-1041

Affiliate Member Spotlight -
Residential Title & Escrow Services

Donna Pisciotta, Closing Attorney & Regional Marketing Director

RES/TITLE, founded in 1994, has grown rapidly throughout New England and the East Coast and now, through their network of Closing Professionals, can service your closing needs in all 50 states. Their growth is attributable to a commitment to a high level of customer service, borrower satisfaction and state of the art technology.  We are equipped to close all types of local or nationally generated loans, including reverse mortgages and relocation transactions. We also serve as a Vendor Service Manager for nationwide closings.  To contact Donna, please call 978-979-9798 or email ddpisciotta@res-title.com.  Thank you to Donna and Res-Title for providing this week’s meeting refreshments.

Mass. pending home sales hit the year mark with 12 straight months of increases FROM the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS Posted: 08 May 2012 07:51 AM PDT Today we released our April pending home sales numbers and for the 12th straight month, single-family and condominium pending sales have gone up. Pending sales were also up for both categories on a month-to-month basis as well. Read the release: April Pending Home Sales (click graph to enlarge) Here are the highlights: Single-family pending home sales were up 35.6% compared to April 2011 Single-family month-to-month pending home sales were up 5.9% from March 2012 Condo pending home sales were up 30.9% compared to April 2011 Condo pending month-to-month home sales were up 1.3% from March 2012

Upcoming Save the Date(s) . . . 

June 4 – Realtor Day on the Hill (Beacon Hill)
June 18 – Code of Ethics (8:30-11:30) and NH Core Classes (12:30-3:30)

REALTOR® Rally May 17 will be Monumental!

Next week, on the morning of May 17,  fellow REALTORS® from Massachusetts and beyond will convene for a Rally on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The Rally was planned so that members from every corner of America shall stand together to defend the dream of homeownership.  Visit www.realtorrally.org for more information.

2012 NAR REALTORS
Conference & EXPO in Orlando FL

Pre-register and make hotel reservations early for the 2012 REALTORS® Conference & Expo, November 9-12, in Orlando, FL.  Starting today, you can register and secure your hotel reservation through the link below. Have your NRDS Member ID handy.
Click here to register

If you have any issues clicking on the link, please copy and paste this full address into your browser:http://registration.experient-inc.com/shownar122  More information on the event can be found on the REALTORS® Conference & Expo website.

Weekly News for GNAR – MAY 2

GNAR CARAVAN – Thursday – May 3, 2012

Note: Next week tour will begin in Amesbury.  At present, it will encompass both sides of the River and will end in Newburyport.

Mapquest:  http://mapq.st/IED8ku

216 Northern Blvd, Newburyport— 8/4/2.5—$799,900,  PI turnpike to Northern Blvd., Sandy Berkenbush, Stone Ridge Properties, 978-815-4751 

35 Broad St, Unit 3, Newburyport—3/1/1—$199,900 Condo, Merrimac to Broad
Linda Gillard-McCamic, William Raveis, The Dolores Person Group , 978-590-4004

6 Arlington St, Newburyport—9/4/2—$439,900,High St to Arlington, near hospital
Nancy Purcell, Stone Ridge Properties, 978 502 6441

 2 William Hall Dr, Newburyport—9/4/2.5—$649,900, 113 to Daniel Lucy to William Hall, Sandy Berkenbush, Stone Ridge Properties, 978-815-4751 

8 Bourbeau Terrace, Newburyport—8/4/2.5—$699,000, Rt113 to Turkey Hill
Susan Grillo, William Raveis, The Dolores Person Group 978-270-8527

11 Marquand Lane, Newburyport, Turkey Hill to Marquand
Sandy Berkenbush, Stone Ridge Properties, 978-815-4751

45 Central Street, Newbury (Byfield) – 9/3/2 ½ – $495,000
Route 95, Exit 55, left on Central St— house on the left or Elm Street to Central Street—house on on Right
Cheryl Caldwell, William Raveis, The Dolores Person Group , 978-609-1041

14 Main Street, Newbury (Byfield)–8/3/2—$360,000,Main Street and Central,
Susan Collins, CBRB, 978-758-1589

46 West Main Street, Merrimac—8/3/2—$389,900, through town center, near school
Kellie Gentile, William Raveis, The Dolores Person Group  617 529-5475

OH Luncheon – 11:30-12:30 and Dessert 12-1pm
Lunch: 52 Orchard Street, Merrimac $464,900 
Delicious coconut chicken and cucumber salad
Jayne Underwood-Skaff, Re/Max On the River
(978) 463-0619 >> to see flyer, double-click picture

Dessert: 18 Hansom Drive, Merrimac $459,900
Deb Hamilton, Re/Max On the River (978) 270-9129
Tasty Assorted desserts

OH Luncheon – 11:30
7 Merrill St, West Newbury
Delicious Assortment of Deli items, including salads, sandwiches, and desserts
7/4/2, $409,000 Main St & Merrill St
Wendy Willis, Keller Williams, 978.270.1872

OH Luncheon – 12:00-1pm
25 Riverview Drive, Newbury
Catering by Agave, Sponsored by Todd Hughey of Leader Bank,  Kristen Leone, Keller Willliams,
978-992-4128  >> to see flyer, double-click picture

CONTINUING EDUCATION AT GNAR
May 21st –  ENROLL TODAY!!!!!!!

MAY 21 - A full day of classes at GNAR, generously sponsored by Todd Hughey of Leader Bank and Charlie Palmisano of Palmisano Law Offices in Newburyport.  Classes begin at 9am, be sure to arrive prior to 9am to sign-in for CEU credits.   To view the course descriptions on the Massachusetts Division of Licensure website, click the links below:

RE62RC10: Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)
RE26RC07: Appraisal Process
RE34RC03: National Economic Trends and the Real Estate Professional

For enrollment, visit http://gnarceuclasses.eventbrite.com

UPCOMING SAVE THE DATE(s)

May 10, at the weekly meeting, next Thursday, Fire Marshall Steve Bradbury, will speak on Smoke Detector certification process and how to ensure passing inspections prior to closings. 

2012 NAR REALTORS CONFERENCE AND EXPO

Pre-register and make hotel reservations early for the 2012 REALTORS® Conference & Expo, November 9-12, in Orlando, FL.  Starting today, you can register and secure your hotel reservation through the link below. Have your NRDS Member ID handy.
Click here to register

If you have any issues clicking on the link, please copy and paste this full address into your browser:http://registration.experient-inc.com/shownar122  More information on the event can be found on the REALTORS® Conference & Expo website.

Member News ~ April 25, 2012

Tomorrow – Please be sure to attend the meeting to hear from Amesbury Mayor Thatcher Kezer

Refreshments to be provided by Lance Adie, Bank of America and our Affiliate Committee Chairperson

GNAR CARAVAN APRIL 26

Mapquest: http://mapq.st/ISeQyw

 104D State Street, Newburyport – 6/3/3f 1h—$825,000,
Pirre Mitchell , RE/MAX On The River, Inc.  (978) 499-8808

One Woodwell Avenue, Newburyport—$380,000—4/2/1,  Marlboro to Union
Susan Grillo, William Raveis DPG,  978-270-8527

126 Merrimac Street #47, Newburyport—$395,000—6/2/2.5, at Rivers Edge on Merrimac, West bldg near Cashman Park, park in marina lot please
Susan Grillo, William Raveis,  978-270-8527

236 High Street, Newburyport—$649,000—7/3/2.5, at intersection of Kent
Bill Barrows, Keller Williams, (978) 992-4050     

2 Summit Place,Newburyport – 7/3/1.5—$450,000, Summit & High
Lea Cabeen, Keller Williams (978) 992-4050

273 Merrimac Street, Newburyport—5/2/1.5—$349,900—
Ronnie Wexler, RE/MAX On the River (978) 499-8808

35 Fatherland Drive, Newbury—10/4/2.5—$639,900, Exit 55, Rt 95 – Central St – East 1 mile -Fatherland Drive across from soccer fields
Margaret Cargill, RE/MAX On the River(978) 499-8808

31 Fatherland Drive, Newbury—8/4/3.5—$572,500  Central Street to Fatherland
Kellie Gentile, William Raveis DPG  (978) 462-0500

31 School Street, Newbury—8/4/1.5-$349,000—Central St. & Elm
Joanie Purinton, River Valley Real Estate 978-462-6898

4 Meadowsweet Rd, West Newbury—9/4/2.5—$664,900 Rt113- Farm lane (by pentucket hs)/ rt on chestnut into meadowsweet
Kellie Gentile, William Raveis DPG  (978) 462-0500

18 Barberry Lane, West Newbury—11/4/2.5— $719,000, Main Street (Route 113) thru town center to Barberry on right, Priscilla Ragonese,  Keller Williams, (978) 992-4050   

13 .5 Merrimac Stt, U: 3, Amesbury—6/2/1.5—$239,900, Across from Amesbury Municipal boat ramp, Geoff Butler, Heritage Realty, (978) 463-3100 Ext. 24

152 Whitehall Road, Amesbury—7/3/1—$318,000,Main to Friend, Right onWhitehall Rd, Cheryl Bahou, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 978-930-5521

119 Market Street, Amesbury—9/3/1.5—$225,000, center of Amesbury at the rotary, take Market Street north; at the fork bear right to #119
Pat Skibbee, River Valley RE (978) 465-8851

*Luncheon – 11:30am
217 Market Street, Amesbury—6/3/1.5—$299,900
Light  lunch from Phat Cats Bistro, Sponsored by Bob Pezzella from Evolve Mortgage and hosted by Diane Germanowski(978) 764-2078

*Desserts –12 noon
61 Market Street, Amesbury—Multi—$274,900
Yummy Desserts also from Phat Cats Bistro, Sponsored by Bob Pezzella from Evolve Mortgage, hosted byDiane Germanowski (978) 764-2078

*Visit both properties for lunch and dessert to be entered in gift card drawing (winner to drawn at 61 Market at 12:30pm)

Check out the new MVP Program from NAR

Have you taken advantage of the MVP program yet? Getting started is easy. Simply customize your new My.REALTOR.org by April 30, 2012 and get rewarded with a free electronic version of the 2011 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers (a $50 value). Check REALTOR.org/MVP every two weeks for a new offer.

CONTINUING EDUCATION AT GNAR

Details and links will be published soon for upcoming classes on May 21, a full day of classes (6 CEUS will be offered).  Sponsors for this event are Todd Hughey of Leader Bank and Charles Palmisano of Palmisano Law Offices.

UPCOMING SAVE THE DATE(s)

April 28 and 29 – National Open House Weekend – NAR – National Association of REALTORS

Member News ~ April 18, 2012

NO CARAVAN tomorrow – April 19 -

There will be a great tour next week  following the presentation by Amesbury Mayor, Thatcher Kezer.

Thank you to Port Pride Campaign . . .

for the informative presentation on the proposed project for a new “Bresnahan” school, new Senior Community Center, and work to be performed at the Molin/Nock Middle School.   For more information visit the following links http://portpride01950.com/ and http://www.newbres.org/

CONTINUING EDUCATION AT GNAR

******THERE IS STILL TIME TO ENROLL FOR THIS FRIDAY**********
Maximize Your iPad and iPhone – April 20 (three offerings, 9-3)
Do you have an iPad or iPhone, ever wonder how to get the most out of it and take advantage of all the great things it can do?  Now’s your opportunity!  Enroll in one of the three sessions being offered THIS FRIDAY,  4/20.  The day will be split into Beginner, Inter/Advanced, and Open Discussion.  Enroll in one or all three sessions, to learn more and sign up for what works best for you, click here:   http://applebusiness.eventbrite.com  This day of learning (including lunch) is generously sponsored by Audio Video Experience and NEMoves Mortgage.

SEATS STILL AVAILABLE
RPR – Realtors Property Resource – April 23 (10:30-noon)
(from the National Assoc. of REALTORS) -
RPR Training is occurring at associations all across the U.S.  Have you heard about RPR?  A free benefit to REALTORS developed by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR).  This 1.5 hour class is designed to bring you up-to-date on what this powerful automated tool can do for you during the listing process, and how it can be helpful for clients inquiring about a particular neighborhood/geographic area.  Learn about this great resource for creating reports that supplement your CMA.  Enroll now: http://rpr.eventbrite.com

Fair Housing – a free training for
REALTORS at the YWCA (non-CEU)

When:          April 25, 2012 noon to 2:00 PM
Where:         Central Congregational Church, 14 Titcomb Street
Presenter:   Anne Seligsohn, The Fair Housing Center of Greater Boston

Last fall, the YWCA hosted

an event on how to develop a welcoming community for people of color.  Barry Bluestone from the DukakisCenterpresented demographic data that dispelled many myths and misconceptions regarding the impact of increased minority population.  Michelle

Waters-Ekanem, Director of Diversity for the Department of Environmental Protection [MassDEP] in Bostoninvited attendees to comment and respond to the presentation.  One of the outcomes from this discussion was the desire to hold a luncheon for REALTORS focusing on fair housing law.

On April 25^th, Ann Seligsohn from the Fair Housing Center of Greater Boston will be conducting the training regarding fair housing law.  The first portion of the training will review protected classes, types of discriminatory actions, exemptions, Massachusetts Lead Law, Section 8 housing vouchers and Fair Housing as it relates to disabilities.

The second portion of the training will be a more practical approach to the law in which advice is given on how to balance the desires of landlords and owners with the law.  A series of best practices will be presented to guide the work of REALTORS.  Consequences of housing discrimination will also be presented.  The training will end with a question and answer session.

This training is free of charge for REALTORS and includes a complimentary lunch.  For members of the general public who are interested in fair housing, the cost of the lunch is $25. Reservations are required by calling 978-465-YWCA (9922).

UPCOMING SAVE THE DATE(s)

April 20 – iPad CLASS THIS FRIDAY, SEE ABOVE TO REGISTER
NEXT THURSDAY April 26 – Amesbury Mayor Thatcher Kezer
April 28 and 29 – National Open House Weekend – NAR – National Association of REALTORS

Member News ~ April 11, 2012

CARAVAN – April 12

Mapquest: http://mapq.st/Ihbrch 

41 Hay,  Newbury—10/4/2.5—$549,900, Colonial-High Rd to Hay, or Rt1 to Boston to Hay, Bill Barrows, Keller Williams, 978-423-6150

102 Green Street, Newbury—7/3/2.5—$519,900, Colonial- High Rd (Rt. 1A South) Right on Hay – corner of Hay and Green,
Gretchen Maguire, RE/MAX On the River, (978) 499-8808

16 Bourbeau Terrace, Newburyport—9/4/2.5—$649,900, Colonial (off Turkey hill)
Lela Lischke Wright, Stone Ridge Properties, (978) 815-6690

1 Riverview Heights, Amesbury—7/3/2.5—$529,900, Colonial – 110 W toMain St to Pleasant Valley. Right onto Riverfront Road. Left onto Riverview Heights
Robin Moore, Bean Group, 508-954-8689

LUNCHEON – 11:30-1pm
237 Middle Road, Newbury – Route 1 to Middle, stay left at the fork, house on left
9/3/2 ½ – $1,250,000
Cheryl Caldwell, William Raveis, cell 978-609-1041
Luncheon will feature salads/wraps, catered by Carry Out Café, co-sponsored by
Mike Galatis, Fairway Mortgage and Janos & Griffin, PC

Thank you to Mayor Holaday /
PortPride Speaker TOMORROW

Thank you to Newburyport Mayor Donna Holaday who visited at GNAR March 22 and gave updates on a variety of current projects including – bridges (Chain and Whitter), the proposed Local Historic District,Schools & SeniorCenter, and waterfront.

Tomorrow at 9am we will have presenters from PortPride Campaign discussing in further detail the proposed project for a new “Bresnahan” school, new Senior Community Center, and work to be performed at the Molin/Nock Middle School.

About the Port Pride Campaign . . . . Rachel Webb, a former Realtor in the Newburyport area, will introduce her associates which will provide insight on the project website, tours available to be taken at the schools, and how Realtors may become involved in the campaign.  Also, it is an opportunity to gather any concerns Realtors may have about the project and bring concerns back to the Campaign committee.  For more information visit the following links http://portpride01950.com/ and http://www.newbres.org/

AFFILIATE SPOTLIGHT - Leader Bank, Todd Hughey 

Superior service + no surprises, on-time closings = Happy Clients = Referral & Repeat Business 

Todd Hughey, Senior Loan Officer with Leader Bank, prides himself on providing superior service, strong work ethic as well as the trust he builds with clients and business partners alike. Leader Bank is a local Massachusetts bank that offers a wide array of products and funds, underwrites and approves loans internally, thus obtaining complete control over the loan process with the ability to close quickly and accurately.

In combination with Leader Bank, Todd offers a wide range of products with the most competitive rates in the industry. Todd is equally comfortable providing quick and efficient service for the seasoned home buyer and real estate investor to going the extra mile in the time and attention required by first time home buyers.

Todd resides in Newbury with his wife and 3 young children.  You can reach him at his office in downtown Newburyportat 10 Prince Place, Suite 205.  Email: Todd@hugheyloan.com, Cell – 617-669-3322

FROM THE MAR REPORT

Mass. pending home sales up again in March: 11 months and counting
Posted: 10 Apr 2012 08:50 AM PDT
Today we released our March pending home sales numbers and for the 11th straight month, single-family pending sales have gone up. Not only is buyer activity up in terms of interest, but they are making offers. March was also the first month since June 2011 that over 4,000 homes went under agreement in a single month.

The number of condos put under agreement also went up both on a year-to-year and month-to-month basis.  Read the release: March Pending Home Sales

Here are the highlights:

• Single-family pending home sales were up 38.8% compared to March 2011
• Single-family month-to-month pending home sales were up 34.2% from February 2012
• Condo pending home sales were up 30.4% compared to March 2011
• Condo pending month-to-month home sales were up 45.2% from February 2012

MAR FREE FORMS

Have you tried this free member benefit from the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS?  Print forms without creating transactions, Store forms, flyers and documents in one place, Upload customized files, documents and photos. Forms updates are automatic. Web based – no software to install. Add clauses to a form with one mouse click. Tech support via phone, chat or e–mail, and much more. Watch and learn how simple it is to use Form Simplicity. Click here for fast and free monthly tutorials.

CONTINUING EDUCATION AT GNAR

SPACE IS STILL AVAILABLE……
Maximize Your iPad and iPhone – April 20 (three offerings, 9-3)
Do you have an iPad or iPhone, ever wonder how to get the most out of it and take advantage of all the great things it can do?  Now’s your opportunity!  Enroll in one of the three sessions being offered on 4/20 at GNAR.  The day will be split into Beginner, Inter/Advanced, and Open Discussion.  Enroll in one or all three sessions, to learn more and sign up for what works best for you, click here:   http://applebusiness.eventbrite.com  This day of learning (including lunch) is generously sponsored by Audio Video Experience and NEMoves Mortgage.

RPR – Realtors Property Resource – April 23 (10:30-noon)
(from the National Assoc. of REALTORS) -
RPR Training is occurring at associations all across the U.S.  Have you heard about RPR?  A free benefit to REALTORS developed by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR).  This 1.5 hour class is designed to bring you up-to-date on what this powerful automated tool can do for you during the listing process, and how it can be helpful for clients inquiring about a particular neighborhood/geographic area.  Learn about this great resource for creating reports that supplement your CMA.  Enroll now: http://rpr.eventbrite.com

UPCOMING SAVE THE DATE(s)

April 26 – Amesbury Mayor Thatcher Kezer
April 28 and 29 – National Open House Weekend – NAR – National Association of REALTORS

Member News ~ April 4, 2012

CARAVAN – Thursday, April 5

Mapquest routing:  http://mapq.st/HejfKi 

6 Orchard Street, Byfield (Newbury) – 10/4/2.5— $752,000, I-95 to exit 55, west on Central to left onto Orchard, 2 miles to #6, left fork of driveway
Pat Skibbee,  RiverValleyRE,  978-502-4782

5 Sawyer Ln, Salisbury—$340,000—7/2/2.5, Ferry Rd to Sawyer Ln, Bldg 5–1^st Unit
Dan Swift, Exit Realty Group,  978-462-9874

35 Woodland Street, Newburyport—$549,990—8/3/2, High St to Woodland
Kevin Fruh, Keller Williams Realty, 978-500-7409 

192 High Street, Newburyport – $539,000—8/3/2, High Street closest to Boardman
Priscilla Ragonese, Keller Williams Realty, 978-430-7914

20 Fruit Street, Newburyport—$998,000—10/5/3f2h, High Street to Fruit
Meta Martinez, William Raveis Marblehead, 617-240-0277

5 65^th Street, Newburyport (PI) 6/3/2—$459,900 – PI Turnpike, left on Northern Blvd, right on65th street
Karol Flannery, William Raveis DPG, (978) 270-0876

36 Fordham Way, Newbury (PI)– 5/3/2f2h – $1,350,000, PI Turnpike, right on Southern Blvd, Left on Fordham, house on ocean side
Dolores Person, William Raveis DPG,  978-660-0967

Broker Open Houses – Light Lunch and Desserts from 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Light Luncheon -327 Merrimac Street      CLICK IMAGE >>> FOR FULL SIZE FLYER
Hosted by Tracy Mousseau, Stone Ridge Properties, (508) 269-7739
9/4/3.5 – $989,500

Desserts -325 Merrimac Street
Hosted by Ronni Wexler, RE/MAX On the River
9/4/2.5 – $1,199,900

AFFILIATE SPOTLIGHT

Thank you to The Law Offices of Phil M. Parry which will be providing the coffee and refreshments for our meeting tomorrow, April 5.  The Law Offices of Philip Parry is a general practice law firm in Merrimac, MA.  Focusing on Real Estate; Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning, and Personal Injury.  The office also handles immigration, business, and domestic matters.  Serving clients in both MA and NH, call anytime with your legal questions.  We’re here to help.  TELE:  978-346-0005    CELL:  978-423-6760 or email phil@philparrylaw.com or visit www.philparrylaw.com

PORT PRIDE CAMPAIGN 

On April 12 at 9:00 AM Port Pride Campaign will visit GNAR to discuss the proposed school building projects in Newburyport, and the Port Pride Campaign.  Rachel Webb, a former Realtor in the Newburyport area, will be the presenter.  Focus of the discussion will be on the project website, tours available to be taken at the schools, and how Realtors may become involved in the campaign.  Also, it is an opportunity to gather any concerns Realtors may have about the project and bring concerns back to the Campaign committee.  For more information visit the following links http://portpride01950.com/ and http://www.newbres.org/

CONTINUING EDUCATION AT GNAR

Maximize Your iPad and iPhone – April 20 (three offerings, 9-3)
Do you have an iPad or iPhone, ever wonder how to get the most out of it and take advantage of all the great things it can do?  Now’s your opportunity!  Enroll in one of the three sessions being offered on 4/20 at GNAR.  The day will be split into Beginner, Inter/Advanced, and Open Discussion.  Enroll in one or all three sessions, to learn more and sign up for what works best for you, click here:   http://applebusiness.eventbrite.com  This day of learning (including lunch) is generously sponsored by Audio Video Experience and NEMoves Mortgage.

RPR – Realtors Property Resource – April 23 (10:30-noon)
(from the National Assoc. of REALTORS) -
RPR Training is occurring at associations all across the U.S.  Have you heard about RPR?  A free benefit to REALTORS developed by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR).  This 1.5 hour class is designed to bring you up-to-date on what this powerful automated tool can do for you during the listing process, and how it can be helpful for clients inquiring about a particular neighborhood/geographic area.  Learn about this great resource for creating reports that supplement your CMA.  Enroll now: http://rpr.eventbrite.com

UPCOMING SAVE THE DATE(s)

April 12 – Rachel Webb, Port Pride Campaign
April 26 – Amesbury Mayor Thatcher Kezer
April 28 and 29 – National Open House Weekend – NAR – National Association of REALTORS