THIS MONTH’S FEATURED REAL ESTATE ARTICLE
Could Climate Change Be Good?
Researching the impact of climate change on real estate values in our area seemed like a great idea with a clear answer. There’s no doubt that rising temperatures and extreme weather events will increasingly impact human life on Earth, from the historic fires in California and Australia to snow in Houston. But locally, where, what, how and when will climate change affect real estate values and our lives?
Climate change has arrived
According to National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 2020 ranks as the second hottest year […]
Going to the Dogs
All things dogs is the subject of Main Street’s real estate column for our annual “animal” issue. Whether selling, renting or buying, man’s best friend needs to be considered.
Dogs have been sharing their lives with humans for at least 20,000 years. The relationship may have started when wolves scavenging food scraps from humans gradually began assisting humans with hunting and sheltered in their caves. Over the millennia canines evolved into members of the family through the natural selection of friendlier, more obedient dogs. For at […]
The Biggest Hits
In each of our region’s communities the year of 2020 showed record median prices and sales volumes; however, for our February issue, Main Street decided to just highlight the single most expensive property sold in each town in our circulation area.
Spectacular trophy properties can appear anywhere, at any time. The highest sale, $10,470,000, was the former home of Melva Bucksbaum, noted art collector and trustee of the Whitney Museum, in Sharon, CT, that was initially listed at $20,000,000. The next three ten million dollar sales […]
How much is your house worth today?
If you’re a real estate agent a question friends often ask you – casually over drinks – is “How much is my house worth? I’ve heard the market is going crazy.” Especially today when housing prices have had a Covid-run-up after years of a buyer’s market, people want to know how much more their house is worth. Rather than ask a broker for a wild guess at a party, or request an in-person market appraisal with an agent, it’s fairly easy for most people to […]
Not a Fore Gone Conclusion
Are you someone that would like to combine high investment returns and your favorite outdoor hobby? Have you ever considered buying a golf course? Could it possibly be a good idea or just a sand trap? Main Street Magazine’s real estate feature explores the trends in golf course real estate, the history of local golf courses, and surprising good news.
Still in the rough
Not surprisingly for a game that has complex score keeping, the golf industry publishes precise national annual statistics on all aspects of golf […]
