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Page www.TheTownCommon.com November 1 - 7, 2017 NEW LISTING ROWLEY: Surrounded by open space but close to major highways sits this quiet back corner unit in well run complex. HEAT and hot water are included in the condo fees. Unit in need of updating but location and space are great. 2 car deeded parking. Laundry and extra storage in building. Why rent when you can own? OWN this condo for under $1,000/month including the low condo fees and taxes. $129,900!!! Call John McCarthy at 978-835-2573 or email john@rowleyrealestate.com for more information. ROWLEY REALTY 165 Main St., P.O. Box 101, Rowley, MA 01969 Phone 978-948-2758 • Fax 978-948-2454 Continued from page 6 in Amesbury,” said MSCC Fair Coordinator Betty Neal. “This year, don’t forget to stop by the Donut shack on the lawn out front for warm cider and homemade donuts! The Steppe Up In Bargain Shop will also be open during the fair hours for those interested in clothes shopping.” MSCC’s fair doors will open at 9 a.m. – arrive early for the ever-popular, always-sold-out “Cookie Walk”. Other items are for sale at the bake & candy table, jewelry table, the crafts table which will feature many hand-crafted holiday items, the Country Store with many household items and the Penny Sale (basket raffle in the Café ). The fair runs from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more information about the church fair, contact the church office at 978/388-0982. THOSE LITTLE BROWN THINGS: A SPARROW WORKSHOP Conquer one of birding’s greatest challenges: sparrow identification! During the morning lecture, we will utilize images, specimens, and other interpretive materials to help with sparrow identification. We will also discuss sparrow habitats and the timing for seeing various individual species in our area. During our field trip, we will visit a number of very productive habitats in the Newburyport/Plum Island area to see sparrows and practice identification techniques. Sat, Nov 04, 2017 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Cost: members, $50/nonmembers, $60. Preregistration required. Mass Audubon members receive discounts on programs. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/ joppaflatsprograms. CLARK SCHOOL ALL SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE (K- 12) Join us at Clark School’s All- School Open House on Saturday, November 4th from 9am-11am at 14 Forest Ridge Drive, Rowley, MA! This is a perfect opportunity for interested families to interact with students and staff, tour our beautiful campus and learn about our admissions process. Visit clarkschool.com to see our open house dates, and register to attend. 978-777-4699. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Our Lady of Hope Church at 1 Pineswamp Road in Ipswich will sponsor a Christmas Bazaar, Saturday November 4th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Church hall is accessed from the parking lot on Linebrook Road. The bazaar will feature crafts, baked goods, candy, a white elephant table and toys, games and books. Raffle tickets will be sold at the bazaar and there will be cash prizes. Lunch is also available and there will be a visit from Santa. UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Will be at the Amesbury Village of Church Fairs, Saturday, November 4th. 9 am - 3 pm. Look for our booth at the Amesbury City Hall auditorium, 62 Friend St., ground floor. oin us for a wide assortment of raffle prizes, Country Store Gift Baskets, Christmas gifts, handcrafts, jewelry, candy, baked goods and food. Lunch available on site: lobster rolls, homemade fish chowder, apple crisp, coffee & tea. Union Congregational Church is an Open and Affirming congregation, welcoming all, no matter what denomination or religion. Rev. Lucy Blood, Minister. Our historic 1835 Meetinghouse is located at 350 Main St., Point Shore, Amesbury. (Across from Alliance Park) 978- 388-0631. www.amesburyunion. org VOLUNTEER FAIR Looking for a way to improve your community? Need service hours for school or church? The Rowley Public Library will be hosting a Volunteer Fair on Saturday, Nov 4 from 9am to noon for many Rowley organizations. Meet new friends, gain experience, learn a new skill, teach your children about helping others, build a stronger community and so much more. Volunteering looks great on your college applications and on your resume. All ages can join us to find the perfect fit. Come to the perfect opportunity to do your research before you commit. Also, everyone who stops in will be entered in a raffle to win a $50 gift card. No commitment is required to be entered. Please call 978-948-2850 for more information. Rowley Public Library 141 Main Street, Rowley, MA. THE 14TH ANNUAL CRANE ESTATE ART SHOW & SALE See Friday, November 3rd. TEACHER TRAINING ON PLUM ISLAND: STEM IN THE MARITIME FOREST This series is designed for teachers, science curriculum specialists, administrators, and naturalists with a focus on PreK through Grade 2. Participants will walk away with many new and exciting lesson plans that support life- and earth-science standards; ideas for student-generated projects; and a greater understanding of the importance of protecting the nature of Massachusetts. You’ll acquire new information, learn about local conservation efforts, and increase your comfort level and confidence in teaching your students about the natural world. Participants will receive five professional development points per session. The fee includes training handouts, activity sheets, suggested reading lists, educational tools, a list of resources, and the Mass Audubon member newsletter and program catalog. Sat, Nov 04, 2017 9:30 am - 2:30 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Cost: members, $32/nonmembers, $38. Preregistration required. Mass Audubon members receive discounts on programs. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/ joppaflatsprograms. Continued on page 11
Community Connections The North Shore’s Largest Independent Community Newspaper Business Spotlight November 1 - 7, 2017 www.TheTownCommon.com Page 9 For Sale I know you don’t want to hear it but the Holiday season is right around the corner. If you are you are considering selling your home during the holidays you have probably thought this isn’t a great time to sell. You had tried to get your home ready for the spring or even fall market but because you couldn’t find a roofer, plumber or just couldn’t get around to making things perfect you are now looking at November or December entry into the market. Well, all is not lost! The good news is that we are still in a seller’s market and inventory is very low! Homes are still selling with multiple offers well over the asking price. Don’t beat yourself up because you couldn’t get the house ready, it may even work to your advantage to sell during the holidays. Here are a few reasons why: Interest Rates Do you really know what interest rates are going to be in the Spring? If they go up, a buyer’s purchasing power goes down. Interest rates are at historic lows, hopefully they will be the same in the spring but you never know. Motivation When I first started 15+ years ago, I complained that a buyer wanted to see a home we listed in sub zero weather. My coworker said this is a good buyer, who wouldn’t be “just looking” in this weather. Sure enough this buyer who came out in awful weather went ahead and bought the home. There are plenty of buyers that are looking online, following the real estate market every day looking for the perfect home, and that home just might be yours. The bottom line is this; buyers that come out during holidays are usually seriously motivated. Your Home Looks Great A home that is decorated for the AMERICAN ARCHITECTURAL GENERAL CONTRACTORS L.L.C. Real Estate • For Sale Selling During Holidays? Sports • Sports • Sports By John McCarthy, Rowley Realty Pets, holidays usually Animals, looks fantastic. Plus your home sold and make it a Most buyers think of homes on Happy Holiday season! an emotional 8am - basis. 9am When $5 they Early If Buying you have any fee questions about see one that is warm, welcoming this article, real estate in general or and inviting 9am it - may 1pm stir them FREE into are ADMISSION looking to buy or sell a home making an offer. please contact me, John McCarthy at It’s the NOT Dover Spring! Elks Hall, 282 Durham at Rd., Rowley Rte. Realty, 108, Dover, 165 NH Main St., While Exit 7 off it Rte. is true 16, that 1.7 miles in the south Rowley, on Rte. MA 10801969, on the left Phone: 978 spring For More you may Information have more Call buyers, Rachel 948-2758, Gurley 207-396-4255 Cell 978 835-2573 or during the holidays you have less via email at john@rowleyrealestate. competition or for email those rachelgurley@gmail.com buyers. com Don’t overlook the fact that right now it is a seller’s market. Just like predicting what will happen with interest rates we can’t predict Health & Fitness what the market will be like in the spring. Time Off to Look Many people take time off during the holidays and have more free time to look at homes. This goes for internet searches as well. Make sure your home is marketed correctly and that it is on all the most traveled web sites. at the It Dover is extremely Elks Hall, important 282 Durham Rd., Rte. 108, Dover, NH in today’s Exit 7 off world Rte. since 16, 1.7 most miles home south on Rte. 108 on the left searches begin on the internet. Taxes For More Information Call Rachel Gurley 207-396-4255 If you are a buyer there are possible deductions to be had if you close by December 31, including points and mortgage interest. Sellers may also realize a tax break by closing by the end of the year. You Are In Charge If you refuse a showing request in the spring, even if your reasoning is valid, most buyers will assume you don’t want to sold single Family Homes sponsored by: Seasoned Firewood - $320.00 per cord Semi-Seasoned Firewood - $305.00 per cord Free Local Delivery Landscaping & Contracting 8am - 9am $5 Early Buying Landscaping & Contracting, fee Co. Inc. 8am - 9am $5 Early Buying fee 978-372-5554 WilliamFDunn.com Since 1980 9am - 1pm FREE ADMISSION 9am - 1pm FREE ADMISSION Address, Town Description at the Dover Elks Hall, 282 DOM Durham List Price Rd., Rte. Sold 108, For Dover, Orig NH Price 26 Browns Ln, West Newbury 7 room, 3 bed, Exit 2f 0h 7 off bath Rte. Cape 16, 1.7 miles 10 south AUCTION on Rte. $333,654 108 on the left 114 Lake Shore Ave, Hamilton 5 room, 2 bed, For 1f More 0h bath Information Cottage Call 130 Rachel $239,000 Gurley $175,000 207-396-4255 $269,000 or email rachelgurley@gmail.com or email rachelgurley@gmail.com 32 Taylor St, Georgetown 4 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Cape 32 $269,900 $265,000 $269,900 25 2nd St, Amesbury 5 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Raised Ranch 35 $299,900 $300,000 $299,900 978-948-8696 • www.thetowncommon.com • advertise@thetowncommon.com 44 Federal St, Newburyport 5 room, 2 bed, 1f 1h bath Other 19 $374,900 $375,000 $374,900 3 Stacey Ln, Amesbury 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 2h bath Colonial 35 $395,000 $389,000 $395,000 11 Stickney Ave, Newburyport 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 17 $399,900 $430,000 $399,900 66 Cottage Rd, Newbury 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 15 $409,900 $403,000 $419,900 10 Old County Rd, Salisbury 6 room, 2 bed, 2f 1h bath Bungalow 14 $420,000 $420,000 $420,000 However, if you need to 73 Pine Tree Dr, Hamilton 5 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Ranch 66 $435,000 $410,000 $449,900 191 Washington St, Topsfield 7 room, 4 bed, 1f 0h bath Cape 22 $449,900 $450,000 $449,900 18 Broad St, Groveland 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 18 $469,000 $475,000 $469,000 27 Lockwood Ln, Topsfield 5 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Ranch 27 $510,000 $497,000 $510,000 163 Leslie Rd, Rowley 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Cape 16 $524,900 $542,000 $524,900 233 Middle Rd, Newbury/Byfield 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 103 $499,000 $482,000 $529,900 170 Haverhill St, Topsfield 10 room, 4 bed, 3f 1h bath Bungalow 72 $572,900 $565,000 $599,900 19 Towne Hill Ln, Topsfield 10 room, 5 bed, 3f 0h bath Gbrel /Dutch 19 $615,000 $635,000 $615,000 71 Washington St. Topsfield 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 105 $599,000 $575,000 $629,900 30 Mulholland Dr, Ipswich 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Split Entry 22 $695,000 $695,000 $695,000 1 Laurel Dr, Wenham 11 room, 4 bed, 3f 1h bath Contemporary 23 $797,900 $800,000 $797,900 12 Dana Rd, Boxford 9 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 27 $869,000 $869,000 $869,000 7 School St, Newburyport 9 room, 3 bed, 3f 1h bath Colonial 12 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $1,100,000 OVER 25 YEARS of Single Family Listings: 22 Avg. Liv.Area SqFt: 2,078.90 Avg. List$: $523,576 * Avg. List$/SqFt: $259 “In the Field” Experience Avg. DOM: 38.14 Avg. DTO: 27.36 Avg. Sale$: $510,712 Avg. Sale$/SqFt: $251 * Auction listings are not included in this total 2017 MLS Property Information Network, Inc. sell. take your home off the market for a few days during the holidays most buyers will understand and accommodate you. Selling during the holidays can be difficult without a doubt. However if you see a home you like, need or want to sell, with low inventory, low interest rates and a surplus of buyers there is no reason to think you won’t get The Town Common Antique Wednesday Antique Wednesday Oct 4 th & Nov 1 st Nov 1 st & Dec 6 th 8am - 9am $5 Early Buying fee 9am - 1pm FREE ADMISSION at the Dover Elks Hall, 282 Durham Rd., Rte. 108, Dover, NH Exit 7 off Rte. 16, 1.7 miles south on Rte. 108 on the left For More Information Call Rachel Gurley 207-396-4255 or email rachelgurley@gmail.com Antique Consultation to Project Completion . Carpentry . Masonry . Landscaping . Roofing . Basements . Water Entry . All Phases of Construction . Commercial/Residential . All Maintenance Work . All Types of Restorations . Free Initial Consultation . Project Management PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION All Types of Property Repairs Vincent A. Iafrate, G.C. (617)835-3550 Wednesday Dec 6 th & Jan 3 rd Antique Wednesday Jan 3 rd & Feb 7 th
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