Boston, MA – Winter Farmer’s Markets

Farmers markets are one of the easiest places to sample the tasty harvests of local Boston, MA farms. You'll find a diversity of foods fresh from the fields and meet the people who grow your meal. Plus, every dollar paid directly to a local grower is a dollar reinvested into Boston, MA communities. Many of us frequent the markets during the summer months, but, there are plenty of options in the winter to continue to buy locally grown food. Here is a sampling of some of the farmer’s markets that are open this winter in the Boston area.

Somerville Winter Market. Open Saturdays from 9:30am - 2pm through April at The Armory, about 25 vendors are featured each week. In addition to local winter produce the market features local meat, fish, eggs, cheese, and baked goods. Most weeks there is also live music!

Dorchester Winter Market. Open Saturdays from 10am – 1pm through March 19^th at the Great Hall in Codman Square. Each week features community organizations, children's activities, and special guests. Several local farms have a bounty of winter vegetables to offer along with local meat, seafood, cheese, and more.

Natick Winter Farmer Market. Open Saturdays from 9am – 1pm, year-round, at the Common Street Church in Natick. This market features several farms, local meat and poultry, wine, seafood, coffee/tea, breads/pastries, Wicked Good Chowder, cookies, cheese, honey, and assorted pickled vegetables.

I hope you take the time to visit one or more of these markets and fill your pantry with locally grown, sustainable food. As your Boston, MA real estate agent I am always here should you have a question on a Boston, MA neighborhood such as South End, Fenway, Beacon Hill, or any other. I thoroughly enjoy getting prospective residents familiar with new neighborhoods and exposing them to the best of everything Boston has to offer. I hope to speak with you soon!

Lucas Garofalo

Keller Williams Realty

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Lucas@LucasBostonHomes.com

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Home Sales Up in Boston, MA

The holidays are over and we are settling in for a long winter here in Boston, MA.  Soon after winter slows down, next comes the spring real estate market. Many would-be home-sellers wait until this time to put their Boston, MA home up for sale. But, if you are wondering if now would be a good time to sell your Boston, MA home, you are not alone. Is now a good time? The National Association of Realtors’ most recent Existing Home Sales Report revealed that, compared to last year, home sales are up dramatically in five of the six price ranges they measure.

Homes priced between $100-250K showed a 20.7% increase year-over-year. This is an impressive increase, showing that November was an excellent month for home sales in this price range. But surprisingly, the 20.7% increase in sales in this range was not the highest percent change achieved, as sales of homes over $250,000 increased by double-digit percentages.  Furthermore, sales in the $750,000- $1 million range showing the largest increase, up 43.2%! As home prices in Boston, MA continue to accelerate, it is no surprise to see the percentage of homes in the higher price ranges increasing.

What does this mean for Boston, MA home-sellers? Houses are selling. If your house has been on the market for any length of time and has not yet sold, perhaps it is time to sit down with your Boston, MA real estate agent to see if it is priced appropriately to compete in today’s market.

If you are concerned about entering the market, have no fear – a Boston, MA real estate agent is your best asset to accomplish your real estate goals and more. If you’d like to dramatically increase the chances that your home sells, you should list your home with a Boston expert. As a real estate professional, I am an expert in our area and will know exactly what needs to be done to get your home sold quickly and for top dollar. Make your home selling experience an educated one. Please contact a Boston, MA real estate agent today to start the process.

Lucas Garofalo

Keller Williams Realty

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Things to Do This Winter in Boston

Winter has just gotten started here in Boston, MA and there will be plenty of days where the weather has left you wondering what to do with your weekend. Luckily our fine city has plenty offer, bad weather or not.  Check out the list below for some ideas.

Visit a museum in Boston. Boston is home to dozens of museums that cater to all interests and age groups. The Boston Children’s Museum and New England Aquarium are perfect for family outings, while the Museum of Science and Museum of Fine Arts are both wonderful educational experiences for a more mature crowd.

Tackle a DIY project at home. You know that list of to-do’s you’ve been saving for a rainy/snowy day? Yes, you’ve guessed it. That day is here! It’s time to bust out the toolbox and make progress on those annoying home repairs before they worsen and end up costing you more than you bargained for. This is even more imperative if you’re planning to sell your home in Boston, MA this spring.

Bowling and burgers at Kings. You’ll forget all about the rain and thunder outside when you’re dominating the lanes at one of Boston’s bowling alleys. Kings in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood boasts 16 lanes, three premium bars and a full service restaurant serving up American favorites and comfort food.

Sledding. Winter has just begun and there is still plenty of snow in our future. One of the best hills to hit is Flagstaff Hill in Boston Common. It offers plenty of space and is centrally located for you to get to without digging out your car. One of the most popular spots in Brookline is at Larz Anderson Park – it's hills of all sizes and inclines will delight all ages.

Whether your goal is to be productive, have fun, or put the finishing touches on your Boston, MA home, you’re bound to stay busy this winter. Alternatively, if you’ve been thinking about selling your home in Boston, MA and are ready to take the next step, please contact a Boston, MA real estate agent. Through years of experience, I have perfected my home selling strategy and would love to help you get top dollar for your property. I look forward to hearing from you!

Lucas Garofalo

Keller Williams Realty

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Lucas@LucasBostonHomes.com

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