Wednesday, March 10, 2010

The Arts are in Bloom!

The Dedham art scene is growing and thriving. It's a great town to catch some local theater, painting or even writing for great prices and always family friendly.

Last Sunday I spent my afternoon with the kids at St. Susanna's to hear the incredible Parkway Concert Orchestra to benefit the Dedham Music Association. They are the group that keeps the arts and music alive in the Dedham Schools. I was able to take my 3 kids to a Boston Pops quality show for $10 and not have to worry about finding parking or that my kids would wreak havoc. We sat in the back pew and had a ball. My two older ones were standing on the kneeler(probably a faux pas) and imitating the conductor while the little one was snug in the sling enjoying the music.

Coming up there is a theater production of Guys and Dolls at the First Church on Friday and Saturday, March 19th and 20th, Zombie Prom at Dedham High School, March 11 and 12th, an adult writing workshop class at Blue Bunny on March 12, and oil painting workshop on March 15th at Endicott Estate at 7pm. If arts aren't your thing, but spelling is, join the Dedham Education's Foundation annual Spelling Bee on March 19th at 7pm at the Dedham Middle School.

Down with the March blahs! Bring on the March ahhhs!

Home of the Week 3/10/10

First Open House Sunday March 14, 12-2
10 Winfield St. - 3BR/2.5BA Colonial - Great Greenlodge Colonial. This well maintained three bedroom home offers 2.5 baths, living room, dining room and a finished basement perfect for kids of all ages! The front to back master offers space for your home office as well as great closet space. Fully applianced eat in kitchen, first floor bedroom with full bath, central air conditioning, new windows, and more! Situated on a professionally landscaped level lot, you are a short walk to the commuter rail. Great yard to host a cookout! $374.9K

Call now and see it today, 781-251-0080 Or write for more information, info@DonahueRE.com

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Weekly Home Sales 2/24-3/2

Every week I will provide the homes (SF, MF, Condo) sold information for the past week in Dedham, MA. If you would like more detailed information about a home or homes that sold, I will provide that info as requested. The home sale data is important because it is fresh evidence of how the real estate market in Dedham is performing.

Sold data is the true barometer when conducting a market analysis. Some consumers and real estate agents wrongly use current available properties as a lead basis for pricing analysis. Although, current inventory pricing should be considered because of the competition factor. The true measure of a homes present value is what like/similar homes have recently sold for. The following homes closed between 02/24/2010 and 03/02/10. There are currently 25 single family homes under agreement in Dedham and 80 single homes on the market.

To see all Single Homes available in Dedham click here:

204 Bridge Street/3 bed, 1 bath Colonial/DOM/SP$229,000
43 Kimball Rd/ 3 bed, 1.5 bath Cape/DOM=25/SP$348,000
163 Bonham Rd/3 bed, 1.5 bath Multi/DOM=56/SP$355,000
105 Cedar St/3 bed, 2 bath Col/DOM=278/SP$367,000
125 Pacella Dr/3 bed, 2 bath Multi/DOM=177/SP$380,500
193 Vincent Rd/5 bed, 2 bath Cape/DOM=42/SP$400,000
109 MONROE ST/4 bed, 1.5 bath Col/DOM=11/SP$458,685
221 Whiting Ave/5 bed, 3.5 bath Vict/DOM=87/SP$480,000
56 ABBOTT Rd/ 4 bed, 1.5 bath Bung/DOM=211/SP$518,000
43 Alden/5 bed, 4 bath Col/DOM=61/SP$530,000
1 Alba Ln/5 bed, 2.5 bath Col/DOM=9/SP$629,900
600 East St/6 bed, 2.5 bath Col/DOM=354/SP$695,000

Sunday, March 7, 2010

MLS Photo of the Week



Office? Dining Room? Trophy Room?
This one is a winner.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Amy Colleran Joins Donahue Real Estate's Walpole Office


Jay Donahue, President of Donahue Real Estate Company in Dedham, MA is pleased to announce that Amy (Connolly) Colleran has joined the company as a real estate sales associate.

Amy is a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology and has a degree in Architectural Engineering. For the past fifteen years she has worked as an Architect for the Federal Government and as a project manager for a large General Contracting firm in Boston.

She resides in Walpole, with her husband Bill and their four children. She is a Cub Scout den leader, is active in her children’s school Parent Advisory Committee and is involved in fundraising for many charitable foundations that are near to her heart.

“Amy is an excellent addition to our team,” said Jay Donahue. “She is smart, ethical, enthusiastic and we are thrilled that she has joined us”. Amy will be working from Donahue Real Estate’s new Walpole office, located at 954 Main St..

Donahue Real Estate Co. is the leading real estate office in Dedham and one of the fastest growing independent firms in Norfolk County. The company has offices in Dedham, West Roxbury and Walpole, MA..
First Ad First Open House Sunday March 7, 12-2

14 Bow Ave. Move right in...beautifully maintained Cape with many updates. Located on a deadend street in the much desired Riverdale section of Dedham. Close to all the major highways and public transportation. Formal living room and dining room with hardwood floors. Three season porch with sliding glass doors onto the back porch. Potential for a family room and/or office space in the basement. Call today! $339K

Call or e-mail now to see this home today.
617-327-1000 info@DonahueRE.com

Weekly Home Sales 2/15-2/23

Every week I will provide the homes (SF, MF, Condo) sold information for the past week in Dedham, MA. If you would like more detailed information about a home or homes that sold, I will provide that info as requested. The home sale data is important because it is fresh evidence of how the real estate market in Dedham is performing.

Sold data is the true barometer when conducting a market analysis. Some consumers and real estate agents wrongly use current available properties as a lead basis for pricing analysis. Although, current inventory pricing should be considered because of the competition factor. The true measure of a homes present value is what like/similar homes have recently sold for. The following homes closed between 02/15/2010 and 02/23/10. There are currently 28 single family homes under agreement in Dedham and 72 single homes on the market.

To see all Single Homes available in Dedham click here:

33 Ridley Rd/3 bed, 2.5 bath Raised Rnch/DOM=34/SP$435,000
14 RUSSELL Rd/4 bed, 2 bath Col/DOM=67/SP$457,000