A couple of days ago we went hiking at World’s End in Hingham, MA with some friends. If you ever get a chance to go to Hingham, you need to go and check this place out. It is tree lined paths with sweeping views of the Boston skyline. The 251 acre coastscape includes rocky shores, hillsides and open fields all to enjoy that afternoon picnic. It is ideal for walking, hiking, jogging, horseback riding, cross country skiing or just enjoying some quiet time with a good book. Only about 40 minutes from Mansfield,MA. It is a wonderful place to go to and I look forward in going again in the fall as we start to celebrate the foliage season, here in the Northeast.
Alberto’s Pub & Pizza
I had the opportunity the other day to go to Alberto’s Pub & Pizza in Norton,MA. and eat dinner. Located next to the TPC of Boston, and the ever famous Comcast Center The place is quite nice, especially where bars and pizza are concerned. There is a dining area, bar area and pub-table area, as well as an outdoor bar area with its own large screen TV. The pub-table area has many large, flat screen TVs, all to watch the Red Sox, New England Patriots and or the Boston Bruins. The menu consists of pizza, calzones, soups, salads and appetizers, speciality sandwiches, subs, syrians and wraps. The prices are quite reasonable and the portions are generous. If you get a chance, you should go and check out Alberto’s.
Happy Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day
Sunday June 21, 2009
Sonora Smart Dodd thought of honoring her father while listening to a Mother’s Day Sermon in 1909.
After her mother died, her father, William Jackson Smart raised her and made all the parental sacrifices. Her was, in her eyes, courageous, selfless, and loving. She chose June (his birth month) 19, 1910 for the first Father’s Day celebration in Spokane, Washington.
In 1926, a National Committee was formed in New York City. The day was recognized by a Joint Resolution of Congress in 1956. In 1972, President Richard Nixon established a permanent national observance of Father’s Day to be held on the third Sunday of June.
When your family, friends and co-workers have real estate questions, let me know and I will be happy to take the initiative to get results like Sonora. Call Cheryl Cahill, Cross Real Estate, 508-369-3809
St. Mary’s School Mansfield, MA fieldtrip
Today, I had the pleasure of accompanying the 2nd grade class of St. Mary’s School of Mansfield, MA on a field trip to Quincy, MA to visit Adams National Park home of the famous Adams family. It tells the story of four generations of the Adams family (1720-1927) There are two main sites at this park- the Birthplaces of the 2nd US President, John Adams, and of his son, 6th President of the United States, John Quincy Adams and their homestead “Old House”.
Once there the children were able to view how families lived and prepared themselves for war with the “Redshirts”. At this time they found out that John was in Philadelphia at a convention while his wife, Abigail, who is also well known in history, and their,children were back in Quincy, MA.
St. Marys’ children were shown how a bullet was made, which they loved and then they were given a chance for reenacting the battle against the “Redshirts”. Each child was given a hand made all wooden musket gun. We had our “Patriots” and our “Redshirts”. The kids had a wonderful time- with the “Patriots” winning. Once the day was over, we packed up, boarded the buses and headed back to Mansfield,MA.
TPC of Boston
TPC of Boston is located in Norton, MA about 35 minutes South of Boston and about 30 minutes North of Providence. Also, convientently located off Routes 95 and 495, making access very accessible. TPC was named one of the top 10 private golf courses of the United States and is PGA Tours home to the Deutsche Bank Championship.
This very scenic and peacefue landscape offers one of the finest experiences in golf. This 18 hole private course challenges all level of play. The shortest on the course is the 16th hole, par 3, at 161yards with water guards at the front and left rear of the green. Surely, to get to the nerves of all, even Tiger Woods. The longest shot is the 7th, with a par 5 and coming in at 600 yards. This gigantic bunker crosses the entire fairway and requires you to stragetically plan your next move.
After a fine day of golfing, you can head back to the luxurious club house for many activites, gatherings or fine dining.
One of the perks of being a member is having the use of the practice facility. This is a 70,000 square foot practice tee, 2 putting greens, pitching and chipping greens and practice bunkers. For more information on becoming a member please go to www.TPCboston.com
And for any information about living close to the TPC Boston, please give Cheryl Cahill, Cross Real Estate, 508-369-3809 a call. I service all of Bristol County including Mansfield and Norton, MA.
Mansfield,MA Watering Schedule
If you live or plan to live in Mansfield,MA, then you better know the water restrictions. I know it is hard to believe that with all this rain we have had in the past, but Mansfield residents need to work hard at water conservation, particularly during lawn watering season. The watering season starts June 12 and runs till Sept 1, 2009.
It requires residents to follow a watering on an odd/even schedule.
- homes with odd street numbers can water on odd numbered days of the month
- homes with even street numbers can water on even numbered days of the month
- the hours for using sprinklers are from 5am-9am, and 5pm-9pm on your days
- hand held hoses can be used at any time of the day/evening
- well users are exempt, but should work to conserve water as well
- any questions, please call the Town Hall 508-261-7376
My advice. Check every sprinkler head in the yard. You can inexpensively replace defective heads in about two minutes and save yourself a ton on your watering bill. Why waste your cash and all of our water. Be smart about it. If you see water running down the street every time the sprinklers are on something is wrong. You should be watering the grass not the street and sidewalk. Lowes and Home Depot sell spare parts cheap and they are simple to install
Cheryl Cahill, Real Estate Agent, serving all of Bristol area. Please call 508-369-3809
Juice Plus+ Whole Food Nutrition
Juice Plus+ is the nutritional essence of 17 fruits, vegetables and grains in a capsule, chewable or gummie for kids. It bridges the gap between what we know we should be eating and what we actually eat.
Major health organizations such as the USDA, the World Health Organization, the American Heart Association, and the American Cancer Society all recommend diets rich in fruits and vegetables to reduce your risk of chronic diseases.
The USDA recommends 7-13 servings of fresh fruits & vegetables every day for optimal health. Unfortunately, most people simply can’t, don’t or won’t follow these guidelines on a daily basis. Juice Plus+ is the next best thing to fruits and vegetables.
What sets Juice Plus+ apart from all other products on the market? The clinical research.
Juice Plus+ is the most thoroughly researched name brand nutritional product in the world!
There are 14 published peer-reviewed clincial studies and 12 more underway at leading Research Institutions around the world.
These studies are high caliber, gold standard studies . They are randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled investigations.
Four of these studies show that Juice Plus+ is bioavailable. The key antioxidants and other phytonutrients are absorbed by the body.
Four studies show that Juice Plus+ reduces oxidativie stress.
Two studies show that Juice Plus+ helps support a healthy immune system.
One study shows that Juice Plus+ helps to protect DNA and reduces DNA damage.
Lastly, three studies show that Juice Plus+ positively impacts several key indicators of cardiovascular wellness.
Juice Plus+ offers an amazing program called the Children’s Health Study. Children between the ages of 4-18 and full-time undergraduate college students can receive Juice Plus+ for FREE with a sponsoring adult.
Visit the Juice Plus+ Children’s Healthy Study website to learn more.
To learn more about Juice Plus+ visit, www.Lee4juiceplus.com
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“The news isn’t that fruits and vegetables are good for, it’s that they are so good for you that they could save your life.” Time Magazine, Oct. 2004
Green Your School or Community
greenschools is a non-profit organization, originating out of Mansfield, MA ,whose mission is to create healthier/greener learning environments through education and awareness.
They aim to protect the health of every individual in our schools and our planet by teaching how to make more environmentally respectful and responsible decisions.
greenschools addresses issues relating to: Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), Healthy Food and Habits/Nutrition, and The 3 R’s: Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling.
They offer a wide variety of programs/services to schools and Community Groups throughout Massachusetts. The programs/services include Staff Trainings, Student Assemblies, In-Class Workshops, Green Fundraising, Green Cleaning Audits, Energy Audits and more!
The Green Lunch program teaches students and parents how to pack a waste-free lunch. The result is a healthier child and planet!
“Green Girl” engages younger audiences in hands-on, age-appropriate projects, songs, stories and more.
For more information about bringing these programs into your school or community , please contact:
Lee Meagher at lee.meagher@projectgreenschools.org
To learn more about greenschools visit: www.projectgreenschools.org
My Real Estate agent is an idiot
OK, you want to sell your house in Mansfield, Ma. and you think that your house is worth $499,000. and the Realtor that you just hired, after doing all the comparitives, says that your house is only worth $400,000. And, now you’re thinking this Realtor doesn’t know what they are talking about.
As a Realtor you tell all your clients be realistic and you will sell your property faster and for more money.
In todays market home buyers are very smart and they are doing their homework. They are constantly online searching for homes and monitoring the prices/and price changes in their desired neighborhoods.
Remember this:
- over pricing your home initially will cost you more money in the long run.
- the majority of homes listed for sale are so over priced that they receive only a few showings then sit on the market for months and sometimes even a year.
- homes that sit on the market for a long time sell for less money that homes that sell quickly.
Every seller believes that their house, which is just like the house down the street, is worth more. But, guess what? Most likely it is not. The value and price for your home is determined by the other SOLD homes in your area that are the same or close to the same in living area, #of bedrooms, and #of bathrooms. Once everything is calculated a price adjustment is done.
- Most home appraisers and Realtors like to use comparables that have sold in the last 3 months if possible, sometimes further out if we have to.
- Generally, comparable home sizes should be within 15 percent of each other.
Market Value in Mansfield, MA is what a ready willing and able buyer is willing to pay for a house and what a ready willing and able seller is willing to take for a house.
So, please don’t look at the price your neighbor has his home listed for. And, hire a Realtor with experience to help you find the real market value and list your home for sale accordingly. Don’t waste your time, the buyer’s time and your Realtor’s time by pricing your home too high.
Be REALISTIC and you will sell the property faster and for more MONEY.
Cheryl Cahill is a local Mansfield, MA real estate agent.
Cross Real Estate
cell-508-369-3809; office-508-285-7007 ext.6
Canterbury Estates Mansfield,MA
Canterbury Estates, Mansfield,MA 02048
Directions: Rte 106E (East Street) to Stearns Avenue. Take a Left onto Stearns Avenue and then a Right into Canterbury Estates.
Canterbury Estates is a premier executive neighborhood which is very sought after in the Mansfield,Ma. area. Mansfield has a wonderful school system and is very family oriented with lots of activities for children to do. Being close to Interstate 95 and 495 makes Mansfield a highly desired location. Cape Cod, Boston, Providence and Worcester are all very accessible. Mansfield also has a train station for commuters traveling to and from Boston and Providence. And, we are right next door to Foxborough,Ma.- home to the NE Patriots.
Call me or email me for a tour of all the wonderful homes that are for sale in Canterbury Estates. Cheryl 508-369-3809 or ccahillrealtor@hotmail.com
Market Stats as of Sept 20, 2008.
Canterbury Homes Sold since 2006
8 Homes Sold.
1 Undercontract today.
Active Homes=2
Average Sale Price of Canterbury Estates $690,863.
Expect to pay between $590,000-$800,000 for your home in Canterbury Estates.
Market Stats for Canterbury Estates:
Address Sold Date Orig list Sold Price DOM SQFT
24 Old Stable Dr 8/29/08 $594,900 $585,000 124 3032
12 Harvestwood Ln 8/14/07 $619,900 $607,000 325 3039
50 Old North Trail 10/31/07 $625,000 $625,000 206 3000
19 Carriage House Ln 8/10/07 $679,900 $670,000 122 3472
4 Carriage House Ln 10/27/06 $729,900 $725,000 4 3047
83 Colonial Dr 2/29/08 $829,000 $750,000 458 3405
66 Old North Trail 7/18/08 $789,900 $769,900 52 3226
8 Carriage House Ln 11/30/06 $799,900 $795,000 28 3705
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The Average List Price= $861,820.
The Average Sale Price= $690,863.
The Average Market Time= 172.60 days.
Cheryl Cahill is a local Mansfield, MA Real Estate Agent.
CrossReal Estate 151 W. Main St. Norton,MA 02766
508-285-7007 ext. 6
508-369-3809 (cell)
