Halloween Family Fun in Boston

Halloween is coming up soon, are you wondering about some family-friendly events in and around Boston, MA? The following are a small slice of the ghoulish going-ons at the local zoos!

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
RogerWilliams Park Zoo's Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is really a sight to see. Thousands of illuminated pumpkins on display in a woodland setting, hundreds of which are carved with amazing artistry. 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence, RI. Now through Nov. 5, 6-11 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.: adults $12; seniors, $10 seniors; ages 3-12, $9; under 3, free. Fri. - Sun.: adults, $15; seniors, $13; ages 3-12, $12; under 3, free. You can also check out the Spooky Zoo this weekend from 10-3.

Halloween Zoo Howl
FranklinPark Zoo offers creepy crafts, ghoulish games, a trick-or-treat trail, and the haunted maze. Other activities include the chance to view special Halloween-themed animal enrichment and hay rides. One Franklin Park Rd., Dorchester. Sat. & Sun., Oct. 28-29, 11 a.m. 3 p.m. Adults, $17; seniors, $14; ages 2-12, $11; under 2 free.

I hope you enjoy the Halloween season and are able to get out and have some spooky fun with your friends and family. Please contact a Boston real estate agent if you have any Boston, MA real estate needs. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Fall Fun in and Around Boston

Fall is officially here in Boston, MA and Halloween is just around the corner. With October 31^st, just around the corner it’s time to start looking for that perfect pumpkin. Whether you will turn it into a jack-o-lantern or create an artful display for your home, pumpkins are an essential component to any fall decoration in your Boston, MA home. To make things easy for you, here is a list of some of the top farms in Massachusetts for your pumpkin hunt!

Smolak Farms. Every weekend in October enjoy the children’s fall festival at Smolak Farms. In addition to the pumpkin patch there is a corn maze, carnival games, hayrides, face painting, and apple cider donuts! Make sure to order a pie for Thanksgiving too. Located at 315 South Bradford St, North Andover, MA, open 10am-5pm every weekend for the festival.

Hysteria at Connor's Farm. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights in October (adult) horror fans can go to Hysteria Haunted Farm and flashlight maze, and of course, there are plenty of pumpkins for the picking. 30 Valley Road, Danvers, MA. Save time and buy your tickets online.

Long Hill Orchard and Farm. Located on 150 acres, Long Hill Orchard and Farm is just an hour away from Boston, MA. Spend the day hiking the trails or pack a picnic, the farm is dog friendly too. Join them this weekend, on Saturday, October 21^st for the annual Fall Harvest Festival for music, food, and fun! 12-4pm. 520 Main Street, West Newbury, MA.

I hope you enjoy this beautiful autumn season and can get out and support some of these local farms while enjoying some Fall Fun! Please contact a Boston, MA real estate agent if you have any Boston, MA real estate needs. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Real Estate Bidding Wars in Boston

The Boston real estate fall market is in full swing and because of the low inventory there is an abundance of home buyers out there! If you are anxiously waiting to find the perfect Boston home and to make an offer you may soon find yourself in the middle of a bidding war. To compete in a bidding war, Boston home-buyers need to prepare financially for the home purchase, know the property values in their target neighborhood, and know exactly what they want. Most importantly, you need to be ready to act right away, if the perfect Boston home comes on the market. Here are some tips to increase your chances of making the winning offer in a bidding war on the Boston home of your dreams.

Get everything financial all in order. Don't wait till you are already looking to start talking to a mortgage lender. Know who you will use, what you can afford, what rates you can get, and get that signed pre-approval letter before seriously looking at homes. If you are a cash buyer have it ready to move and the paperwork to prove it.

Make a fast, personalized offer. Have your Boston Real Estate agent tour you through homes the day they come on the market. With this strategy, you may be first in line for offers. Your agent can also work with the other agent to see what is motivating the sellers. Maybe it is all about the numbers, or maybe flexibility is more important to them, such as a quick closing or rent-back options. Making it as easy as possible on the sellers could make your offer chosen above the others.

Be ready to act quick. Be ready to move, not only on that offer, but, to also have your inspector on alert and ready to view the home as soon as the sellers allow. Quickness also applies to contingencies. Most certainly do not add any contingencies about needing to sell your home first if you expect a bidding war. A stronger offer would also not include home inspection, financing or appraisal contingencies, but, understandably these contingencies do protect buyers and it is hard to give up that protection.

And above all, make sure you are working with a qualified professional! A Boston Real Estate agent who has the experience to help you compose the perfect offer to get that Boston home of your dreams! Please contact a Boston Real Estate agent when you are ready, I cannot wait to earn your business!

Lucas Garofalo

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