Real Estate Pepperell MA and Surrounding Communities: Massachusetts

After sitting vacant for many years and in very poor condition, the old paper mill, sited on approximately 12 acres in downtown Pepperell, MA, has been torn down.  Quite a few proposals have been set forth over the years to develop the site but today's economy has made it a difficult proposition.  In hopes of making the site more desirable to investors, the extensive mill site has been reduced to a pile of rubble. 

Overlooking the Nashua river and just below a dam on the other side of Main street, the first paper mill was established around 1834 and the Pepperell Paper Company was the final successor to a series of companies that have operated the mills until it closed in 2002.  

In the past, plans have been set forth to create a village with a mixed used of commercial and residential buildings. Town officials are commited to economic re-development of the site. 

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Catherine is a licensed real estate broker in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and has worked as a REALTOR for approximately 23 years. If you, or anyone you know, are thinking of buying or selling a property, Integrity Residential Brokerage located in Pepperell, MA, would love to hear from you!  We strive to offer you the highest level of professional assistance possible making your desires and goals a reality.

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This past Friday, I had a closing on a marvelous new construction home located in Groton, MA.  This lovely cape style home with 2 car attached garage was built by an outstanding builder, Peter Andrews. 

As a closing gift, I got the new homeowner a gorgeous hanging basket for their front porch. They absolutely loved it and the husband immediately went out to buy a hook in order to hang it.  You can imagine my surprise when the buyer calls me shortly thereafter and says, "Catherine, did you happen to come by and take the plant with you thinking we might not be here this weekend?" I replied, "No, why?"  She then goes on to tell me that someone drove directly across the newly seeded lawn, took the plant off of the front porch, and drove off leaving ruts in their new front lawn.  This all happened while she was in the house! Groton is a very quiet rural community with a very low crime rate.  Who would have the audacity to drive over someone's lawn and take a plant off of their front porch? It was gorgeous but really folks, what kind of message are you sending to your new neighbor when they can't even keep a nice hanging basket on their front porch?  Drive over the front lawn?  If you're going to tresspass and steal, can you at least use the driveway? 

On a similar note, does every town have a "bulb thief"?  I was recently at a property that has beautiful perennial flower beds.  While I was being given the tour, we noticed that someone had come onto the property, stolen a rare perennial and didn't even have the decency to re-distribute the soil.  They left a huge hole and didn't even try to hide the fact that they had obviously been dug up. 

So, I'm ready to take a nice neighborhood drive to see who has that hanging flower basket and reclaim it for my client.  What would you do?

The good news is that Groton, MA is a lovely town. Rich in history, it still maintains its rural and agriculturally based roots.  I'm sure that my client will enjoy living in their new home for many years to come!

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Peter Andrews has been in the building and remodeling business for over 31 years and has worked on hundreds of homes throughout New England.  Each project receives the utmost attention to detail.  Whether you want impressive moldings and intricate woodwork or a plain, simple bathroom renovation, your job is treated with complete attention to every detail. 

Peter and his crew were on a pretty tight deadline to complete this home in time for the new homeowner, who was traveling cross country.  His experience, knowledge, and most importantly commitment, kept the project on-time.  Peter did not disappoint, my client was thrilled with the quality and workmanship of their new construction home in Groton, MA.

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About the Author:

Catherine is a licensed real estate broker in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and has worked as a REALTOR for approximately 23 years. If you, or anyone you know, are thinking of buying or selling a property, Integrity Residential Brokerage located in Pepperell, MA, would love to hear from you!  We strive to offer you the highest level of professional assistance possible making your desires and goals a reality.

CLICK HERE to subscribe to my blog for more real estate information. 

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Please note that individual listings periodically mentioned in this blog are accurately described in terms of availability and price at the time of the posting. Because properties are constantly coming on and off the market, please contact Catherine for the latest information on those that are of particular interest to you.

FHA "Bridal Registry" Downpayment Program

Recently, I read a blog by Rebekah Radice, titled "Newlyweds say "I DO" to FHA Bridal Registry Gift Funds". I hadn't heard of this FHA Program before, so I did a little research and found out the following:

The FHA Bridal Registry program was originally introduced in 1996 but it still remains a little known fact when it comes to down payment assistance. 

HERE IS HOW IT WORKS 

• Register with a bank and open an interest bearing savings account prior to the wedding
• Then, your family and friends can make gift payments into the account on your behalf
• All of the gift funds can go towards the FHA required 3.5% down payment
• Anyone with an interest in the purchase cannot be party to the gift funds (i.e. seller, mortgage consultant, realtor, etc.)
• There is no requirement that you be married prior to closing on your new home

Rebekah Radice further explains, "Another huge advantage is that there are no gift letters or other documentation required other than proof of your savings account named "bridal registry account." It's that simple!"

So, potential home-buyers, if you're engaged to be married, I encourage you to check out this great, creative way to start saving a down payment on a home by opening a "Bridal Registry Account".

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About the Author:

If you, or anyone you know, is considering buying or selling a property, Integrity Residential Brokerage located in Pepperell, MA, would love to hear from you!  We strive to offer you the highest level of professional assistance possible making your desires and goals a reality.

CLICK HERE to subscribe to my blog for more real estate information. 

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Please note that individual listings periodically mentioned in this blog are accurately described in terms of availability and price at the time of the posting. Because properties are constantly coming on and off the market, please contact Catherine for the latest information on those that are of particular interest to you.