August 25, 2010

The Old Oaken Bucket

Posted to Kristen Morse

There is a beautiful poem titled The Old Oaken Bucket, written in the 1800’s by Samuel Woodworth, that begins:

”How dear to this heart are the scenes of my childhood,
When fond recollection presents them to view!………….”

The country charm of a circa 1800 center chimney cape surrounded by well established perrenial gardens, stone walls, beautiful old shade trees, and a 1.35 acre tranquil setting, is always appreciated, especially when you visit this picturesque home at 48 Old Oaken Bucket Road in Norwell which stood in its present location when that poem was dreamed up.

The dreamy screen porch overlooks this nice little spot where you can curl up with a book and relax while your gardens grow well on a rainy day like today. The homestead where the old oaken bucket sits down the street makes me wonder if Samuel Woodworth would visit at this house when he was a boy, and where children had schooling, and if they fished in Scituate Harbor for their supper after working on farms during the day.

When I hold open houses I am always impressed by the numbers of young buyers who still are enchanted by these antiques - often asking if there are ghosts - oh, yes, I tell them, they keep me company to never be bored.

Expansions and updates make this a move in condition home, with room for more to be done for anyone who chooses to. It is how an old house should be, every owner leaving a little something more to add to the history and the mystery that creates the lore of life and little neighborhoods.

For today, a 3.2 mile drive to Greenbush will put you on the train to Boston, or a few minutes in another direction to the highway or bus, or boat….but come home, put your feet up, and you simply relax when you are within the comforting walls of a wonderful old home.

Sign up on my website: www.KristenMorseRealtor.com

Please email me at Kmorse@jackconway.com or call 781-799-7651 anytime!

Posted by:  Kristen Morse


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August 19, 2010

Perfect Summer Day on a Thin Budget

Posted to Kristen Morse

It’s the perfect summer day, you have only a couple of hours to have some fun, the kids are cranky and your budget is thin. What to do? Pack up some PB&J sandwiches, snacks, & off you go to:

Visit the secluded tiny beach at the Scituate Light House where the sand is white, the water inviting, and the view of the harbor makes you simply smile. It is just on the other side of the photos shown here and I never knew it existed when my kids were little, so hope others can take advantage of this picturesque little beach.

 There is a jetty to one side, great fun for kids to walk out into the ocean where you see fish jumping & sailboats & simply enjoy the day! Best of all, FREE PARKING, and I’ve never been there when there was not a spot, and someone is usualy selling hot dogs and drinks in the parking lot.

Email me anytime if you want some ideas or hints on where to do. I’m happy to help you find your new home on the South Shore of Boston, especially Norwell, Scituate, Hanover, Marshfield, Pembroke, Rockland, Hingham and Cohasset….other towns, too, just let me know how I can be of help to YOU!

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June 04, 2010

Memorial Day Weekend in Norwell, MA

Posted to Kristen Morse

It was the perfect Memorial Day week end on the South Shore of Boston, with warm sunny days freshened on Sat afternoon with a nice shower for newly planted annuals, followed by a clear evening sunset; Sunday and Memorial Day perfect. Everyone was out enjoying it and especially preparing gardens for summer.

 

In real estate, Saturday and Sunday are working days, and I saw great houses, animals and then planted about 100 impatiens in the evenings.

Memorial Day was catch up day but by 3 pm I needed a break, so down the street I drove to visit customers I sold a house to who had asked me to see their renovations in progress - and then to the Bulman Marine @ King’s Landing in Norwell on the North River, right next to them where you can rent a boat and go off for fishing and a picnic in Scituate.

Ahhhh, just 5 minutes taking photos and breathing the cool ocean breezes along the river gave me the lift I needed to go home and get back to work. It was a moment to inhale nature, smile at a dog playing in the water and see people about enjoying the day. South Shore of Boston is a beautiful place in which to live!

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April 07, 2010

Springtime in Norwell

Posted to Kristen Morse

It is like magic when April 1 hits if we're lucky enough to have nice weather. One year a blizzard took an enourmous pine tree through the back of my house. This year sunshine gave way for lots of perennials to bloom & to enjoy beautiful days for my visiting family from Washington & Oregon. As always, I love to show Boston & my south shore to guests.

We drove to Plymouth to see the Rock & Duxbury Bridge their first night here, then Provincetown & Cape Cod beaches the next day. Sandwich Glass Museum was fascinating, and they were in awe of Cape Cod's dunes. Dinner at the Chatham Inn ended the perfect Cape Cod day trip!

Three days of museums in the rain were perfect. Museum of Science Boston, MIT Museum and Museum of Fine Arts, Boston were wonderful. Parking for all three was no problem, but the "T" is equally easy. The freedom trail was another perfect daytime activity, and for that I drove them to the Hingham Shipyard for a perfect sunny day boat ride into Boston.

A drive along the ocean through Cohasset, Hull & Scituate one day ended at the Millwharf restaurant where I took this photo. It is the perfect place to sit and eat while enjoying the perfect view of ocean, boats & Lighthouse off in the distance. For the price it can't be beat.

Want to know more about Boston & the South Shore? Call me anytime at 781-799-7651 or email kmorse@jackconway.com. I'm always happy to hear from you and help you to pack your days filled with fun & interesting things to do. Today is projected for 85 degrees ~ Yes, summer is on the way!  

 

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February 02, 2010

Marshfield Real Estate

Posted to Kim Herget-Jardim

I took a statistics class in college and I remember it wasn’t easy. But still, as I read Kristen Morse’s last post about real estate in Norwell, I felt inspired to give it a go. I pulled some data from the last quarter of 2008 so I could compare it to the last quarter of 2009 to see where we’re at now compared to the same time last year.

I should preface these figures by saying my sample includes homes listed and sold by brokers in our town. Because I pulled my data from the MLS, it does NOT include private sales like “For Sale By Owner” transactions (which, by the way, averaged a sales price of $153,000 in 2008 versus an average sales price of $211,000 for homes sold by Realtors - according to the Board of Realtors).

I also tried to eliminate distortion by removing the two most extreme values in every sample. For example, a 10 acre riverfront estate sold for 2.3 million in November of 2009 and that would have really skewed my results for 2009, so as a rule I removed the two most expensive as well as the two least expensive sales from every time period.

With that said, when I finally ran the numbers I got some pretty good news - prices only fell by about 1.3% last year! Much better than 2008 when prices were falling by 1% every month. Here is the data:

Average single-family home sold in Marshfield
from October – December 2008: $396,500
from October – December 2009: $391,500

Number of single-family homes sold in Marshfield
from October – December 2008: 39
from October – December 2009: 69

So I think we can all breathe a sigh of relief here. People are finally buying again, and after months and months of watching our home values drop and drop, I think we’re finally starting to level off.

I wish you all a prosperous year of successful home transactions! And remember, for more information on the real estate market here South of Boston visit my website at www.thehousekimfoundme.com or email me at kjardim@jackconway.com.

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February 02, 2010

Longing for Summer

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I love living in New England but sometimes it seems like winter will never end. We had a couple of warm days this week but the arctic chill is coming back later this week. I was sitting in the Jack Conway office in Scituate Harbor this afternoon wishing for warm weather and looking at the Facebook page “Memories of Old Scituate Massachusetts. Through The Past Darkly.”

They post wonderful old pictures of the town and its inhabitants. Not to mention postings from current and former residents about their memories of the town. Even if you are not on Facebook you can Google the site.

The white house with green shutters is my listing.

I came across a very old picture of one my listings on the beach in Minot. It is an elegant Seaside Villa. You can enjoy spectacular views of the Ocean, Beach and Minot Light from this six bedroom, four bath home. It has a formal living room with gas fireplace that opens onto a front colonnade and rear sun porch overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy the warm and inviting cooks kitchen and entertaining in the large dining room. This is the place to enjoy seaside living at its best. Give me a call if you would like your own private tour.

Come discover the ahh factor of living in Scituate, where you can find anything from a small cottage by the sea to a spacious three thousand sq. ft home. Our prices start in the $200,000’s to $2,000,000 plus. I would love to show you my Scituate and the South Shore where I live and sell Real Estate from the office of Jack Conway Realtors at 80 Front Street in Scituate Harbor. Call me at 781-545-4100 or email @ bcox@jackconway.com.

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January 13, 2010

NORWELL Real Estate

Posted to Kristen Morse

Happy New Year!! We are now into full swing for the 2nd decade of the 21st century.

Turn of the century homes will no longer mean the antiques that once came to mind, but…hmmm, what WILL come to mind? Perhaps big beautiful new homes with enormous great rooms and gourmet, granite kitchens; no wallpaper and hardwood flooring and 3 car garages….and there are now lots of those for sale.

Recent news tells us one out of every four homes is worth less than is owed. This is often referred to as an upside down mortgage, and the percentages on these are climbing daily according to various reports.

Short sales are when you sell a house for less money than is owed to the bank, and the lender accepts taking the loss.

Foreclosures happen when payments have not been made to the lender, even if there is very little left on the note.

The good news is, pending home sales for Massachusetts were up for the 6th straight month in December, and November sales were up 63%, according to Massachusetts Association of Realtors. These are promising statistics and helped by the Buyers Tax Credit. Norwell statistics are:

59 Homes on the market, ranging from $ 170,000 to $ 2,950,000.

11 pending sales, ranging from $ 150,000 to $ 1,949,000

With no crystal ball, I can’t begin to imagine the future of real estate this year. But common sense tells me houses will continue to sell quickly when priced at fair market value.

If you need more information on Norwell or any other towns in Massachusetts, it’s very easy to compile from MLS, so give a call or email and I’ll get back to you ASAP.

I work around the corner and around the Globe, so any move, anywhere, is real estate to me…I LOVE referrals and RELOCATIONS of every kind. I look forward to hearing from you!

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January 06, 2010

New Years Plunge

Posted to Kim Herget-Jardim

I wish I had the guts to plunge this year on New Year’s Day. I mean seriously…what better way to start the year than to push yourself to the limit?

While I just don’t seem to have the ginger for plunging anymore, I can remember a time when I couldn’t get enough of it. I think I plunged 3 times in 2007 and I’ll never forget my very first plunge in 2005. I was at the tender age of 26. I was living with my new husband, new baby, and younger brother who had just turned 20.

In the midst of all my adultness, I remember the young and adventurous vibe of my brother feeling so good. And when he invited me to plunge with his friends I just couldn’t refuse. He asked me at 11:40 a.m. which left me just 20 minutes to prepare, jump in the car, and make it over to Rexhame Beach. And since then I’ve learned that this is the only way to do it. No thinking about it, just doing it.

And MAN is it awesome. I remember that New Year’s Day it was FREEZING outside. There were snow flurries blowing sideways. And the tide was low so we had to run forever just to make it to the shoreline.

I remember my heart stopping as my chest went under water. At least it felt like it stopped. And it wasn’t until I was about half way out of the water that I finally felt it start beating again.

And then it hit me – this sense of love and appreciation that was totally invigorating and had me smiling for hours. I remember thinking:

Thank God my heart is beating. Dude, I love you! And How lucky am I to live here?

Now that’s the kind of vibe I like.

And if that’s the kind of vibe you like, maybe you’d like to try living in Marshfield for a while and taking the plunge on New Years Day.

Rexhame Beach has the most popular plunge in town with at least 100 people every year, plenty of parking, and a big countdown right before 12:00 noon. And of course there are more private parties that plunge in smaller groups up and down the coast.

The coolest thing about Marshfield is that no matter where you live you’re never more than 15 minutes from the beach. And with our vast range of housing opportunities, you’re bound to find a proper fit. For more information on housing in Marshfield please call me at 781.424.9097 or visit my website at www.thehousekimfoundme.com.

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December 16, 2009

Happy Holidays!

Posted to Kim Herget-Jardim

Tis the season for feeling the love ~ And if you’re not feeling the love this year, maybe it would help to conciously create a list of all the things you are grateful for.

So what are you thankful for this year?

I, myself, am grateful for lots of things. For one - I finally got my website published! After years of thinking about it I finally did it. With the help of Jim Federico of Studio 22 Designs, I now have my very own, very unique website and it feels soooo good.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a house this year, please check out my new website at www.thehousekimfoundme.com. The site is packed with fresh advice and local insight for buyers and sellers on the South Shore.

And if you’re thinking about building a website of your own, call Jim! He can be reached at www.studio-22designs.com.

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December 03, 2009

December in Norwell

Posted to Kristen Morse

How quickly our skylines change as the whipping winds blow leaves, pine needles and cones to create a whole new atmosphere; and yes, a whole new workout of fun raking them all up.

We transition from pumpkins and scarecrows to holiday lights twinkling from both old and newer homes. Beginning on Veteran’s Day I plug in the window candles to commemorate our past and present military heroes – many in my immediate family and so many others around me to thank.

I love this time of year in these quaint little towns; all along the coast are quiet little streets that are charming, and simple, and welcoming with their little lights. There are bigger, newer, neighborhoods, too, that join in the festive lighting, and there it is fun and glamorous. One of my neighbors has a true Santa’s Village to drive through and enjoy all their lighted animals, scenes, and full life Santa singing.

Edaville Railroad is a really wonderful take for the season. Located in Carver, MA, you can check it out at www.edaville.com. Riding on a steam train around the cranberry bog that is totally decked out with lighted scenes, is a very festive treat for any age.

We have it all here, along with a wonderful spirit – Boston is filled with revived fun stuff to see : Symphony Hall, The Nutcracker ballet, Santa’s Village~ and don’t forget First Night in Boston, a wonderful way to spend New Year’s Eve! Just email me anytime for ideas: kmorse@jackconway.com. Or call me if you have any questions about the area and what we have to offer. I am happiest when sharing whatever possible to enlighten your day! Don’t forget I sell houses too. Kristen Morse can be reached at: 781-799-765, or on her website: www.KristenMorseRealtor.com. Happy and Safe Holidays to All!

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November 19, 2009

Why All the Partners?

Posted to Kim Herget-Jardim

I like bringing in the added help of a partner if it means my client is being serviced better. Sometimes I bring in a partner because I’m being asked to work in a town I’m not too familiar with. Sometimes it’s purely because I’m busy and I know my limit and I’d rather not be a Realtor who’s constantly on the phone and can never give anyone my full attention.

In any given situation, I like to seek out a partner who has a specific personality or a specific specialty that will be uniquely beneficial to each client and their own needs. What it all boils down to is my daily intention in real estate which is let my clients be well-served. And if that means a cut in my commission because I have to pay a partner then so be it. I know that if I put my clients needs first then the money will follow and everyone will be well taken care of.

If you’re thinking about making a move into our out of the South of Boston area, please call me at 781.424.9097 or visit my website at www.thehousekimfoundme.com. I promise to do whatever it takes to help you in your transition.

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November 10, 2009

New Waterfront Listing

Posted to Barbara Cox

Looking for waterfront living in beautiful Scituate. You need to look no further. I just listed a sprawling waterfront ranch on beautiful Musquashcuit Pond.

The home is in the area know as Minot with beautiful Minot Beach just a short walk away. The land is located on what was part of The Timothy Hatherly Farm. Timothy Hatherly was a merchant adventurer who came to the new world as the patron of the Pilgrims. He along with others from the Plymouth Colony came to Scituate in 1630. He chose the best land in town for himself as he settled at what was know as Farm Neck. This is your opportunity to own a piece of this historic land. Spend your summer days enjoying the breezes from the ocean on one side and from the Gulph River that runs down from Cohasset through the marsh on the other. The tidal pond is a mecca for birds of all kinds. The home has three bedrooms, two baths, open floor plan with front to back living room to take in the views. One car attached garage and a bonus room with outside access that can be used as an office/studio. It is listed for $429,900.

Come discover the ahh factor of living in Scituate, where you can find anything from a small cottage by the sea to a spacious three thousand sq. ft home. Our prices start in the $200,000’s to $2,000,000 plus. I would love to show you my Scituate and the South Shore where I live and sell Real Estate from the office of Jack Conway Realtors at 80 Front Street in Scituate Harbor. Call me at 781-545-4100 or email me at bcox@jackconway.com.

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November 09, 2009

Fall Weather and Open Houses in Norwell

Posted to Kristen Morse

There is nothing like New England to enjoy spectacular fall weather. Early snaps of cold weather did not freeze flocks, impatiens, snap dragons, & geraniums, hanging out to enjoy today’s predicted 75 degrees! The beaches & parks will be filled with those who are not home raking leaves & prepping beds for winter. Blue Hills Reservation is a wonderful hike at this time of year for breathtaking views of South Boston. Click here for more information. One does not need to be wealthy to enjoy the wealth of beauty surrounding us.

Blue skies & sunshine will bring buyers to my open house. This 4 bedroom, 2 bath colonial has hardwood floors, 1st floor laundry, full basement, finished attic, screen porch & deck with large level back yard on one acre of land in Norwell. Listed at $520,000, this is the perfect family home in our sparsely populated Norwell with truly great schools.

If you are moving to this area from out of town, or live here now and want to know more about the housing market, please call me at 781-799-7651 or email kmorse@jackconway.com anytime. I look forward to hearing from you and sharing what I know about our richly endowed natural resources, South of Boston.

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November 02, 2009

The Real Deal with 9 Hazelwood Drive

Posted to Kim Herget-Jardim

These days with the Internet and the MLS it’s really easy to research the real estate market. Using sites like www.jackconway.com, a buyer can register, search, and get all the specs on any property they want.

For example, if you go to www.jackconway.com and punch in MLS # 70938201, you’ll come to 9 Hazelwood Drive in Hingham – an expanded 4 bedroom colonial with a sun room, a 24 foot x 24 foot family room, and a 2 car garage.

While the features are great, I’ve worked with enough buyers to know that the first question after reviewing the specs is “What’s the deal with this house?” They want the in-depth, behind the scenes information that you just can’t find in the MLS listing. So in the spirit of giving buyers what they want, here it is: The Real Deal on 9 Hazelwood Drive…

Where’s the septic system?

The system passed the Title V inspection in August of 2009 – It’s a 1500 gallon tank designed for 4 bedrooms and it is located behind the house to the right side.

How is the house situated on the land?

The plot is shaped like a flat-top pyramid and the house rests right in the middle of it. Lots of frontage, plenty of space both in the front yard and the back yard for parties, parking, swing sets, and anything else you can imagine.

Is there room for expansion?

This house has been expanded already three times. The first addition was the 500 square foot living room to the North, followed by a breakfast room off the kitchen to the South, and finally the addition of a large foyer/sitting room north of the living room with a half bath and attached 2 car garage. While I don’t think there’s much space available to continue expanding to the North or South, I do believe there’s potential to expand the upstairs and create larger bedrooms and/or an additional bath.

Why are they selling?

The house is just too big for its current owner and it’s time to downsize.

Why do I get that warm feeling when I walk across the threshold?

The Lydons are delightful people who built the home from scratch and spent decades growing a big loving family there. I believe the house has actually absorbed some of this good energy over the years and that’s why people get a comfortable feeling as they walk in.

I wish I could capture that warm feeling on camera – if I could, I believe the house would have sold on Day 1. People rely on the Internet so much these days, sometimes it’s hard to get buyers actually out the door to see something. But in the case of 9 Hazelwood Drive, you really need to go there in person to feel the love that’s been absorbed into the wood in the last 40 years. You need to see for yourself that the garage is so clean you could lay out a blanket and have a picnic in it. You need to actually run your hand along the lip of the newly installed silestone counter tops to realize that at $545,000 this house is a great deal.

If you’re considering a purchase in Hingham, you’d be well-served to add 9 Hazelwood Drive to your list of prospects! It’s very easy to see, just call me at 781.424.9097 or send me an email me at kjardim@jackconway.com.

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October 15, 2009

Scituate History

Posted to Barbara Cox

Scituate where I live and sell Real Estate for Jack Conway Realtors in Beautiful Scituate Harbor is one of the oldest towns in Massachusetts. I recently joined the Scituate Historical Society and am taking a six week course in the history of our town. Over the next few weeks I will let you know about all the interesting Scituate History, its people and places.

Scituate was first settled in 1633. The Men of Kent including Timothy Hatherly. The Pilgrims had left Kent , England to go to Holland to pursue Religious Freedom. However after a time in Holland they wanted to start a new life where they and their children could be true to their beliefs and not be influenced by the Dutch. They did not have they money to make the journey to the New World, so they sought the assistance of Merchant Adventurers who would finance their journey. Timothy Hatherly was one of those Merchant Adventurers.

They landed at Plymouth in 1620. Hatherly received a grant in 1633 for some land north of Plymouth in what is now Scituate. He sought out this land because it lies at the mouth of the North River, had a good harbor, and could be defended by rocky cliffs. He divided up the land along Kent Street for farms . Being a merchant adventurer he was looking for more valuable land. He asked for and received grants for the marsh land north of the harbor. Where he eventually built his own farm . That land which has acres of marsh land was called Farm Neck and is now what we know as Minot and North Scituate to the border of Cohasset.

The early settlers discovered this great town 376 years ago, why don’t you find out what is so great about the South Shore! Come discover the ahh factor of living in Scituate, where you can find anything from a small cottage by the sea to a spacious three thousand sq. ft home. Our prices start in the $200,000’s to $2,000,000 plus. I would love to show you my Scituate and the South Shore where I live and sell Real Estate from the office of Jack Conway Realtors at 80 Front Street in Scituate Harbor. Call me at 781-545-4100 or email me at bcox@jackconway.com.

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October 12, 2009

Fall in New England

Posted to Barbara Cox

The best thing about living in New England is the changing of the seasons. We are now just entering the Fall season with beautiful warm days and cool nights. The summer plantings are beginning to slowly wither and the leaves are changing color.

Last weekend my husband, new puppy and I took off for a quick trip to Vermont as we were anxious to see the foliage in all its glory in the Green Mountains. As much as we love living in Scituate its great that in just a few hours you can be in a completely different environment. And nothing is more beautiful in fall that the mountains of Vermont. We spent Sunday on a open studio tour of local artisans ,enjoying the scenery and dined that evening at a small restaurant featuring all locally produced cheeses, wine and beer , it was heavenly. But all too soon it was time to head back to Scituate.

As we arrived back in town we were again struck that no matter how far we roam our home town is still one of the prettiest places on earth.

Come discover the ahh factor of living in Scituate, where you can find anything from a small cottage by the sea to a spacious three thousand sq. ft home. Our prices start in the $200,000’s to $2,000,000 plus. I would love to show you my Scituate and all the surrounding areas. Call me at my office - Jack Conway Realtors - 781-545-4100 or email @ bcox@jackconway.com.

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October 01, 2009

New Listing at 684 Grove Street, Norwell MA

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Norwell - NEW LISTING - Wonderful 10 room, 4 bedrooms, 2 bath colonial on one acre has cherry & granite kitchen, family room with sliders to deck, screen porch, formal dining room, and move in condition. Norwell is 20 miles south of Boston off route 3, and is known for its beautiful rural atmosphere, sparsely populated, and top notch schools. For more information call Kristen Morse at 781-799-7651 or email kmorse@jackconway.com.

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September 24, 2009

First Time Home Buyers: Is it too late?`

Posted to Kim Herget-Jardim

The deadline for taking advantage of the $8,000 tax credit is quickly approaching! Under President Obama’s Recovery and Reinvestment Act, a first time home buyer must purchase a property before November 30th. And since a typical home sale takes between 45 – 60 days to process, YES…it’s almost too late.

But how great would it be to tell your kids someday that you took advantage of that program? To be able to say “Yup – when I bought my first house the government sent me a check for $8,000.!” It truly is an amazing program. As long as you keep your house for at least three years, you never have to pay it back. And aside from some fairly generous income limits, there really aren’t any restrictions on what you can buy and who can qualify.

So what would you do with that $8,000? If it were me, I would put it right into my savings account where I store money for buying my next property ;)

If you’re thinking that now is a good time to buy, please visit my website, The House Kim Found Me, at www.thehousekimfoundme.com.

I have a whole page dedicated to deciphering the ins and outs of the home buyer process. And it’s all very practical knowledge - very specific to the way we do things here – South of Boston.

After reading through the material, please feel free to contact me with any questions. You can reach me at kjardim@jackconway.com or by cell at 781.424.9097.

Posted by:Kim Herget-Jardim


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September 23, 2009

The beauty of the beach in Fall

Posted to Kim Herget-Jardim

For those of you who have had the experience you know exactly what I mean. On this particular day, the second day of fall, the temperature was about 70 degrees and the sky was overcast. I wasn’t really sure what the beach would be like and I kind of went back and forth trying to decide if I really wanted to go.

But the beauty of the beach in the fall is that you know you’re only going for a short visit. There’s not a lot of commitment there and you don’t need to pack anything, so I decided just to go for it. Buster and I put on our suits, grabbed a towel, and headed down to Fieldston Beach, right off 9th Road. As soon as we climbed the steps and looked out onto the shore I knew I had made the right decision.

The beach was totally desolate aside from a few walkers in the distance and some sandpipers by the water. The tide was low and the sand seemed to stretch for a mile before uniting with the calm, sparkling sea.

I said to Buster, “Now Buster. What you gotta do is just run and don’t stop. You have to decide right here and now that you’re going to go in and you have to run and run and not stop running until you’re in the water up to your chest. Okay?” I could see the excitement in his eyes and I wondered if he was going to wuss out. I had no idea how cold the water was but I just assumed it was going to be freezing. But nonetheless we made our promises to each other and Buster drew a line in the sand and then we started running.

What a surprise when I put my foot in the water and found it was actually warm! It was warm as if it were the last week of August. We both went all the way in and Buster and I played in the water for almost an hour without getting cold. It was absolutely beautiful and I left the beach feeling soothed, replenished, and grateful for the opportunity to enjoy mother nature in such a way.

If you’re a beach lover and you like the idea of a spontaneous swim off-season, then you might be interested in obtaining a winter rental. Winter rentals are great for people who don’t like to commit to a long lease or people who want a glimpse of seaside life at a discounted price during the winter months. In Fieldston Beach alone we have at least ten available on the MLS – some for as little as $800 per month and they typically run from September to June. If you’re interested in learning more about housing opportunities in Marshfield, please email me at kjardim@jackconway.com or call me at 781.424.9097.

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September 23, 2009

Community Spirit in Scituate

Posted to Barbara Cox

Community spirit has always been apart of Scituate. One great institution we have in the town is Scituate Etrusco Associates.

The Etrusco Associates got their start from a ship wreck that happened on a wild and stormy St. Patrick’s Day Eve in 1956 at Lighthouse Point. An Italian freighter named the Etrusco ran aground during a northeast gale. The Coast Guard brought the crew ashore at first light and the town turned out to feed, clothe and house the men. It took a gargantuan effort and eight months to re-float the ship. When the ship was repaired it was renamed the S.S. Scituate.

To commemorate this historic event a group of citizens formed the SCITUATE ETRUSCO ASSOCIATES. They presented a plaque to the town to commemorate the event and had it placed at Light House Point. They took as their moto “Help us to help others” and established a loan closet to provide medical and nursing equipment for local residents at no charge. They are a non profit organization that derives all of its funding through donations. You can reach them at S.E.A , Box 265, Scituate, MA 02066, 781-545-4411.

Come discover the ahh factor of living in Scituate, where you can find anything from a small cottage by the sea to a spacious three thousand sq. ft home. Our prices start in the $200,000’s to $2,000,000 plus. I would love to show you my Scituate and all the surrounding areas. Call me at 781-545-4100 or email @ bcox@jackconway.com.

Posted by:Barbara Cox


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September 15, 2009

A Gift to Scituate

Posted to Mary Kennedy Dean

Scituate is a town offering many gifts: natural beauty, gorgeous beaches, a fishing fleet bringing in fresh fish and lobster most days, a well-regarded school system. I could continue on and on with the list, but I would like to highlight gifts residents give BACK to Scituate.

One of these gifts is Booth Hill Farm, which provides education, therapy, volunteer opportunities, and a slice of a “farm life”. Established in 2004, Booth Hill Farm is owned and managed by a visionary named Linda Adams. Linda runs a totally “green” operation, employing no chemicals and recycling and composting everything. The farm has horses and ponies, two Nigerian dwarf goats, laying hens, baby chicks, dogs, a bunny and a few very friendly cats. Linda, a lifelong resident of Scituate had always had a love of horses and has managed to turn this love into a career and offer South Shore residents an opportunity to learn to ride, as well as school-vacation programs, summer camp, field trips and for the very young: “barnyard classes.”

However, the greatest gift that Linda and Booth Hill Farm gives to Scituate is a special feature: Hippotherapy. Linda decided to offer this extraordinary therapy while researching how she could help a young family member, born with learning disabilities. She came across an article on Hippotherapy and felt she had found her answer to help this child.

Click here to read the full, clinical definition of Hippotherapy.

In short, Hippotherapy can sometimes be the key to improving lives of those children who struggle with disabilities.

I recently visited the farm, and saw picture after picture of children involved in Hippotherapy, and the look on the beaming faces of the little patient/rider is indescribable. Linda spoke of parents watching from the rail fence, transfixed by their child’s joy and response to mastering the control and autonomy of being in charge, with a “leader” and “sidewalkers” assisting. “At this point”, Linda said: “I cannot imagine NOT being involved in Hippotherapy; it has become one of the most important services I offer.”

Linda most often fills the job of ”leader”; the “sidewalkers”, however come as volunteers to Booth Hill Farm, many from Scituate High School’s Community Service Program. All students at SHS must have volunteered 50 hours in order to graduate and Linda’s program benefits greatly from this requirement. She has drawn countless student volunteers who start at the farm in need of community service hours and continue well beyond the goal of 50 hours due to the sheer joy of being involved in Hippotherapy. The benefits of these programs extend far beyond the riders gaining physical and mental improvement; the students volunteers, as well as adult volunteers from the community, gain a feeling of accomplishment to be involved so intimately in making a child’s life better. Booth Hill Farm and Linda Adams are truly gifts to the Scituate community.

Yes Scituate has many gifts and its residents provide many gifts in return. We are a unique, caring and welcoming community. Jack Conway & Co. a long-time business at 80 Front Street, Scituate constantly gives back to the community through donations and involvement in many community-based programs. I feel fortunate to have a desk at 80 Front Street and can help those wishing to move to the unique and caring Town of Scituate. I possess a lifelong knowledge of Scituate, an appreciation of Scituate’s gifts and the knowledge to find just the right property to make your home. Give me a call at 781-545-4100 and we will find your home, as well as drive by beautiful Booth Hill Farm and get a glimpse of someone mastering riding, whether therapeutic or not!

Posted By: Mary Dean


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September 03, 2009

Seaside Home

Posted to Kristen Morse

Seaside Home for year round residing in Sand Hills beach area of Scituate, MA offers a quaint, quiet and relaxing atmosphere near the ocean’s side. Walk to the harbor, lighthouse, fly a kite in the playground field, or simply lie on the beach and soak up some sun as the boats sail by in the distance. 4 bedrooms, fireplace, hardwood floors, newly renovated kitchen & baths, truly a delight and must see. Offered by Jack Conway & Co., Inc. for $619,000. Call me at 781-799-7651 or email kmorse@jackconway.com.

Posted by:Kristen Morse


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August 21, 2009

Grand Opening of New Jack Conway Office- Marshfield

Posted to Kim Herget-Jardim

Well, at times we thought we would never see this day, but I can now say the Marshfield office of the Jack Conway Company is officially OPEN FOR BUSINESS. The building is beautiful and the location is ideal – right at the intersection of Rte 139 and 3A. We share a parking lot with a brand new Walgreens and thanks to them we have a whole lot of potential customers walking right by our building every day. I can’t wait to finish our window display so I can get photos of all my listings out in the open for everyone to see. A few weeks ago we had our Grand Opening party at the office and it felt so good to share the space and share a drink with our friends from the surrounding Conway offices and our top executives from Conway Headquarters in Norwell.

If you’re thinking about a career in real estate, we’re always looking to expand our team. Conway is a great company to work with. I’ve been with Conway since I attended licensing school at the Hanover campus back in 2003 and I’ve never been happier to work with Jack Conway than I am right now.

My manager can be selective about who she chooses to accept on the team; we’re looking for honest, energetic and ‘eager to serve’ agents! If you have any questions about joining our new office, you can contact my manager, Grace Alvey, at 781.837.2877.

Posted by:Kim Herget-Jardim


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August 19, 2009

The Third Annual PMC Baggo Summer Classic

Posted to Kim Herget-Jardim

One month later and I’m finally able to write about it. It’s been a busy summer, but I must say I was especially fond of this event. Was it the people? The cool vibe of getting together for charity? The weather?

At first it was about the baggo. I thought, how cool is that? An organized baggo tournament. Then I realized it was for charity. People pay $50 to enter and all the money goes to funding cancer research. I was totally sold.

But then I got there. And I must say, it surpassed every expectation I had in mind.

We started the day promptly at 10:00 with a short but powerful address by the event’s coordinator, Michael Evans. He explained that this day was all about having some fun in memory of a couple of particular friends who had passed away from cancer. He talked about how good it felt to ride in the Pan Mass Challenge and how it felt like he was fighting back for his friends. Then he introduced a young dude (probably a family member or a friend) who played a very 16-year-old Hendrix-esque version of the Star Spangled Banner on his electric guitar.

It all felt very grass routes – ish. Like we were a very small but very authentic group of people. I can see this event growing and growing until some day there will be enough people to fill the whole park. But for this day we were forty teams of two plus maybe an extra fifty or so that just came to linger and watch.

The brackets were pre-determined at the draft the previous Wednesday (teams were paired at random) and once the National Anthem was finished it was a free-for-all to find your partner and your court (many people met their teammates for the first time that day). Bragging rights was really the only prize for the winner… but don’t underestimate the value of bragging rights among this group of people. Emails were sent out for weeks prior to the event hyping up the reign of last year’s champions. I was told that the core group of guys who organized the event started talking trash back in February.

And talking trash must have been easy since most of the guys who run the event work together at Rockland Athletics. The Marshfield Mariner wrote a nice piece on John Medlin, proprietor of Rockland Athletics, PMC rider, and coincidentally the man who knocked me and my partner out of the baggo competition. To read it, click here

Its activities like the PMC Summer Classic and people like John Medlin and Michael Evans that make our area South of Boston such a cool place to live. If you’re contemplating a move into or out of the area, call me at 781.424.9097 or email me at kjardim@jackconway.com and I’ll do whatever I can to help.

Posted by:Kim Herget-Jardim


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August 19, 2009

LOBSTER: FRESH FROM SCITUATE’S WATERS

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As I have written before, I am totally prejudiced about my town of Scituate. There are long list of reasons for this prejudice, but fresh lobster figures high on that list.

Wednesday my son Christopher arrived home from work, changed his clothes and told me he was off with his friend, Ryan to check their traps. For the uninitiated, “checking traps” means jumping into your boat, locating your pots (hidden at your “special spot” off of the Scituate coast), hauling them up, pulling out the “keepers,” re-baiting the traps and dropping them back into the water. We townies, born and brought up in Scituate, enjoy using our non-commercial lobster permit to grab an occasional lobster dinner, all for the cost of the yearly permit fee.

I waited at home hoping we might have a fresh lobster dinner. That was not to be; Christopher came home with just one single lobster. Necessity is the mother of invention: I grabbed a steak out of the freezer to thaw, and pulled out my ancient recipe for “Elegant Lobster Dip”. This recipe has never failed to impress in the 30+ years I have made it, so I will share it with you:

Steaming the lobster : Use a good size kettle, fitted with a cover, filled with about one inch of water. Bring the water to a rolling boil. Take the live and kicking lobster (if it’s not alive, discard the lobster and forget about lobster for dinner) and drop it into the kettle. Steam until the water boils up and the lobster is red. This is a fairly quick process; less than 10 minutes. Keep an eye on it! Do not overcook; if you do you will have rubberized lobster meat that will taste bland.

Shell the lobster: tail, claws, and the all the little legs (leg meat is tender and delicious and worth the effort!). Dice all the meat.

Elegant Lobster Dip
  • Diced, cooked lobster meat
  • 1 c. sour cream
  • 1/4 c. mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp. Sherry
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp. Grated onion
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice


Mix all ingredients, pour into an oven-proof dish and bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. Serve with Melba toast rounds.

I hope my posting and my never-fail recipes entices you to think of Scituate as a place you would like to call home. It is a great place to live, whether you eat lobster or not! Our real estate market has picked up (I’ve had two closing within the last three weeks), but prices are still extremely reasonable and mortgages rates are terrific. Come see me at the Jack Conway office at 80 Front St., we have lots of properties which may interest you. Or give me a call at 781-545-4100; I would love to show you any of these properties, as well as give you a “native’s” view of the town; I will walk you down to Mullaney’s Fish Market and you can buy a lobster or two (priced today at $7.99 a pound, so one average chix lobster will cost about $9.99).

Posted By: Mary Dean


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August 19, 2009

No time for summer vacation?

Posted to Kristen Morse

It can be a bummer, especially on those perfect sunny days, but living on the South Shore of Boston allows me to take a mini vacation here and there to make it feel like I’ve been far, far away.

On any given day I can show beautiful homes (or even a tear down shack) in a variety of beach settings, and breathe in the ocean air to smile, if only for a moment. On route to my next appointment, I stop at my local blueberry farm to pick those beautiful blues along an Ocean Spray Cranberry bog edge and satisfy my childhood farm day memories. Granted, it is not my sister’s blueberry farm looking onto Mt. Hood in Boring, Oregon, but it’s quiet and quaint, nutritious and delicious!

When time permits, I steal a couple hours to Nantasket Beach where I watch 2-year old Liam, my surrogate grandson, play in the waves and sand, and then he, Mom and I walk to the vintage Carousel for a nostalgic ride, followed by ice cream. A couple of hours and you feel like you’ve been far away, plus no need for the gym that night, chasing Liam on the beach is enough for one day! And on those days when I’m super busy, longer daylight hours permit me to stop at any number of public golf courses for a free chip and putt tune up. If it’s Widow’s Walk, I then walk across the street to the Driftway to see painters at their easels and just look at the beautiful view for a moment.

If I have a whole day, it’s Falmouth, Cape Cod to visit friends to swim or we walk to the ferry from their house and have a Martha’s Vineyard day. Or, we can have a day in Boston for shopping and museum and strolling taking the commuter rail which is 4 miles from my house. It’s all here on the South Shore, a lifestyle that allows much right in your own surroundings. Day trips are becoming very popular with the economy tightening budgets. Take a day to tour with me and see what we have to offer you! Call 781-799-7651 or email kmorse@jackconway.com. I hope to hear from you and meet you!

Posted By: Kristen Morse


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July 30, 2009

Team Jack Conway ends this year's softball season 15-2

Posted to Kim Herget-Jardim

Wait, I mean 2-15…

What a year. It all started with Dodgeball back in January and suddenly I’m involved in all these sports. I feel like a kid again.

Now back in the day I was like the Jacoby Ellsbury of my softball team. But I quickly learned after my first few games with the Hingham Women’s Softball League that I’m Jacoby no more. I played a lot of right field and mostly batted last. But I loved it. I loved the exercise, I loved the competition and mostly I loved hopping onto this team of women who have been playing together for years.

I also had a chance to sponsor the team which was good for me and good for Jack Conway. Here’s a picture of my team:

If you know someone who enjoys the sporty side of life and they’re considering a move into the area, tell them to call me at 781-424-9097 or email me at kjardim@jackconway.com- I’d be happy to introduce them to the area and help them enter the social scene by way of sports on the South Shore.

Posted by:Kim Herget-Jardim


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July 21, 2009

Wessagusset Beach

Posted to Kristen Morse

Real estate south of Boston is always exciting, filled with interesting history and beautiful vistas. I was feeling cooped up by 4 p.m. while covering the office Sunday, when I got a call from a former customer whose cousin wanted to see a listing in Weymouth at Wessagusset Beach. “I’ll meet you there at 5:30,” I said, anxious to see the ocean.

I quickly printed out lots of information, enclosed it with the buyer packet I give to all my new customers to help them understand the whole process, (thus more referrals!) and off I went to enjoy being outside on a beautiful summer evening at the beach!

En route to the seaside area about 10 miles from my office, I once again passed the birthplace of First Lady Abigail Adams, wife of Pres. John Adams and mother of 6th Pres. John Quincy Adams; it’s on my long list of places I want to stop and visit one day. I think of her writing letters to John, perhaps from this house, while he was in Philadelphia, and how long they took to get there. Tonight I email my son in Philadephia and hit send. History!

Down the street, across one traffic light, and in a few moments I was looking onto the Boston skyline and Boston Harbor, sailboats, sun bathers, and people out enjoying the beautiful summer day. I never tire of this, remembering how as a child in Syracuse, NY, I dreamed to one day see the ocean! It’s great to be needed by customers!!!!!!!!

My young buyer and his family looked at the house, we discussed its pros and cons, and what they needed that this particular house did not offer. It gave us a good base to start an active search and they are looking forward to seeing several others in this wonderful, sought-after neighborhood that is a little known secret of the south shore, as shown in photo.

If you need help getting started, I look forward to hearing from you anytime by email at kmorse@jackconway.com or phone 781-799-7651. Or simply log onto my website at www.KristenMorseRealtor.com. Those photos on my website I took while with clients along the Esplanade in Boston and others in Scituate at the lighthouse. Together we will decide the best town and area for you to settle into and enjoy. I love it here and am so lucky to be a Realtor ® and your tour guide!

Posted By: Kristen Morse


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July 13, 2009

Single Family Homes - Mid Year Tallies for Norwell, MA July 9, 2009 from MLS

Posted to Kristen Morse

Tallies are in for the end of June 2009, and I’d like to share some of these statistics with you.

76 Homes currently on the market range from $199,900 to $3,395,000.

9 Homes Under Agreement range from $249,900 to $999,900.

13 Homes Sold during June 2009 range from $225,000 to $1,327,500.

42 Homes Sold during first six months of 2009 range from $225,000 to $1,800,000.

92 Homes Sold in 2008 range from $300,000 to $3,009,000.

Higher priced homes are most often on the North River, but you can find a quaint spot like I have in my 1920 Craftsman House that was built for a summer getaway, with wonderful woods & fabulous gardens to enjoy, for much less money! If you don’t mind uneven floors or granite walls in your basement, that is.

We have lots to offer here in Norwell, capes and colonials in neighborhood settings, retreat lots, or custom build your own home! Need a lot to build on? Email kmorse@jackconway.com or phone me at 781-799-7651 and I’ll send you lots that are for sale in Norwell or any other town you are interested in. Photo of river land property with 4+ acres is $2,200,000 in a dreamy setting.

I am tops in Sales & Listings once again in our Norwell office because I offer great service. Please email me with any questions you have on real estate data or points of interest. It’s a click of a button to give you updated information that is in our MLS and your questions keep me on my toes, so feel free to pick my brain; you are not bothering me.

Posted By: Kristen Morse


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July 13, 2009

First Fridays: Scituate Style

Posted to Mary Kennedy Dean

I grew up in a household where First Fridays meant an hour’s mass at St. Mary of the Nativity Church in Scituate Harbor, the first Friday of each month. You received grace and indulgences if you completed seven consecutive First Fridays. I received those graces and indulgences several times over. That tradition remains, but there is a new First Friday tradition in Scituate Harbor. Each first Friday of the month, Scituate merchants throw open their doors to welcome guests…buyers or not…to their stores on Front Street from 6 to 8 pm.

Now Scituate is at it’s finest during the summer, but the Harbor merchants inaugurated the First Friday Open House tradition in November. November is not what one would call Scituate’s finest hour: Cold, damp, maybe a threat of snow. Nasty East Wind! And yet the merchants lit their lights, poured plentiful glasses of wine, served their finest cheeses and threw open their doors to welcome “locals” to just come in and visit. And the locals did! November was great. December was a caroling success and January, the dreaded bottom of the winter, drew a crowd whose boots were snow encrusted, but the merchants insisted: “don’t worry, come in have a glass of wine”.

This is the magic of the Scituate Community and the spirit, which makes it so beloved to its residents. New residents, old residents, townies and natives extend warm welcome to each other and offer a sincere sense of community. And that also apply to all those who move to the town. Scituate offers it all: warm welcomes, beauty, a wonderful school system, SIX official, life-guarded beaches, a harbor full of terrific restaurants…well I could go on and on. If you get a chance, drive down to Scituate any “First Friday” of the month; park your car and walk along Front Street. At the pier, get a glimpse of the fishing fleet in for the night, possibly still unloading the day’s catch. Check out the view of the lighthouse across the harbor; built in the early the 1800s and still beaming out a warning light. If you hear a canon shot, it is emanating from the yacht Club, which is announcing the “sun is over the yardarm’’! Head down Front Street and stop at the unique shops and enjoy the welcome from Scituate merchants, have a glass of wine and chat with others enjoying the evening. Stroll a little further up the street and check the windows at Jack Conway & Co., at 80 Front Street. The windows features pictures and descriptions of 30 properties listed by Jack Conway, priced from the mid-$300,000 to over $2,000,000! Give me a call at 781-545-4100; I would love to show you any of these properties, as well as give you a “native’s” view of the town I love! And don’t forget First Fridays!

Posted By: Mary Dean


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July 07, 2009

4th of July in Boston

Posted to Kristen Morse

Boston & the 4th of July, the perfect time for family & friends to visit, so much to see & do. A grey, misty day on July 3rd was perfect for a picnic at Fort Warren on George’s Island and a fun packed few hours with much to explore, great views of the harbor and skyline and a nice little boat ride . For more information visit www.bostonislands.com. A great day trip for your list of Things To Do!


Posted By: Kristen Morse


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July 07, 2009

SUMMER AT LAST

Posted to Barbara Cox

Summer is here at last in Scituate. It’s the beginning of July and the Sun has finally come out. Hopefully the rain has ended. As I sit in my office at Jack Conway Realtors in Scituate Harbor I can observe that our sleepy little town is now bustling with people. The harbor is filled with boats. The line at Maria’s Sub Shop is out the door.

I am sure that it has been like this for many years. The transformation from a quiet fishing village to bustling summer destination. At the turn of the last century a group of Impressionist Artists arrived in town to paint scenes of the Cliffs and the North River. There is a great show now at the Pierre Menard Gallery @ 10 Arrow Street in Cambridge. ‘Scenes from Vagabondia: Giverny to Scituate’. This show features artists who lived in Scituate in the late 19th century, Thomas Buford Meteyard and Dawson Dawson-Watson being the two most prominent members of this group who were based at Meteyard’s house on Meeting House Hill, a stone house that still stands today. People familiar with Scituate will enjoy seeing the beautiful and familiar landscapes of First Cliff, the North River and Peggotty Beach, just to name a few. For more information go to www.pierremenardgallery.com .

Come discover the ahh factor of living in Scituate, where you can find anything from a small cottage by the sea to a spacious three thousand sq. ft home. Our prices start in the $200,000’s to $2,000,000 plus. I would love to show you my Scituate and all the surrounding areas. Call me at 781-545-4100 or email bcox@jackconway.com.

Posted by:Barbara Cox


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July 03, 2009

The Third of July- Part 3

Posted to Kim Herget-Jardim

What is it about the Third of July that makes Brant Rock such a cool place to be?

Some would say the party-hopping. Some might say the Venus or even the presence of Marshfield Policemen on bike patrol.

I’d say the number one reason why Brant Rock is THE place to be on the third of July is the fireworks.

It happens just after dusk that you have this mass exodus of people swarming from the neighborhoods behind Brant Rock Beach to meet at the seawall and enjoy the fireworks. I’m not talking about an organized display which can be oh so predictable. I’m talking about a frenzy of amateur fireworks. Fireworks lit off by locals who risked their life to smuggle them into the state because they love their country. Or maybe they just love their family and friends and they want to show them a good time.

Either way, it is a fabulous display. The first time my friend Jim came down to enjoy the fireworks he said to me, and I quote. “Hands down best fireworks experience of my life.”

By the way, I just want to slip this in here…Jim is my friend and my web designer. So Jim, if you’re reading this I’d like to say thanks, man. Thanks for working so hard to create a site that suits me.

The site is titled The House Kim Found Me and it’s scheduled to launch last month. HA! And by no fault of Jim’s. Sorry Jim…you’ve been so patient.

But anyway, back to the fireworks. As you sit and watch the fireworks from the seawall, you do feel a sense of caution. You do wonder, “Who are those guys lighting off fireworks down there? And how much have they had to drink today?”

But it’s so exhilirating it’s worth every risk. And I have never in my 30 years of enjoying fireworks on that beach seen anybody get seriously hurt.

If you’ve never seen it, you really should check it out some time. Get there at dusk. Take a seat on the seawall and wait for it. You won’t be disappointed.

Posted by:Kim Herget-Jardim


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June 29, 2009

The Third part Deux

Posted to Kim Herget-Jardim

The Glory of Brant Rock

The thing about Brant Rock is it’s a very public beach. Some people like it and some people don’t. For me, I love it. I like being the local girl on the public beach. It suits me. Between the Market, the Venus, and the 20 Footer, I feel like I’m in my own little oasis…my Utopia if you will.

So it’s no secret that my favorite place to spend the third of July must be Brant Rock. And I’m writing today to say that you can enjoy it too. That’s the beauty of the public beach. It’s there for us all to enjoy.

So if you have nothing to do this year on the third, you should come check it out.

Ideally you would have a motorcycle and you could arrive around 3:00. You could enjoy a quick dip in the ice cold crystal clear water right off the seawall. Then you could go sit on the deck of the Venus and enjoy a good meal. And finally, at dusk you could cruise the seawall and enjoy all the fireworks.

Actually, even more ideal…you would fall in love with the place and decide to buy some property there yourself. You would call me at 781-424-9097 and I’d be your Realtor. I’d help you find the perfect place at the perfect price and I’d introduce you to all my friends and we could alternate weekends to throw parties and celebrate Independence Day all summer long.

Aaaah. Now that would be nice.

Posted by:Kim Herget-Jardim


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June 25, 2009

A Tour of Norwell

Posted to Kristen Morse

Norwell, Massachusetts, once known as South Scituate, is a rural community touching the ocean by way of the North River. I live in a 1920 Arts & Crafts home located at Bryant’s corner, an area that was once home to the feed & grain store, fire department, cobbler and lots of farms for the mostly summer residents who vacationed south of Boston. It is all woods now, with that old fire house sitting among tall trees on its resident’s property, but it has a flavor of its own with peepers and bullfrogs lulling us to sleep in spring and summer. It is centrally located to have a day trip or overnight to a variety of spectacular places and areas.

The Driftway in Scituate is a quick fix any time of year I want to feel like I’ve been on a vacation, but only have a few minutes to take myself far, far away in the tranquil walkways where the North River meets the Atlantic Ocean. It is also a short distance to drive for a wonderful game of golf at Widow’s Walk Golf Course or to take the commuter train to Boston. There are shops, lots of places to eat, a fabulous seaside town.

Norwell may be the most sparsely populated south shore town, but with less than 700 high school students, the Norwell Lady Clippers are once again the South Division 2 state lacrosse champions, beating North Andover, a student body with over 1,300 students. We are tiny – but mighty!

If you want to learn more about this area, I hope you will ask me to guide you home to south of Boston. I love to play tour guide, I love to sell houses and look forward to hearing from you so that I can share my knowledge and help you find the house of your dreams. Call 781-799-7651 or email kmorse@jackconway.com.

Posted By: Kristen Morse


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June 17, 2009

July 3rd in Marshfield

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That’s right. July 3rd. That’s when we celebrate Independence Day in good old Marshfield. Whether you’re from Humarock, Rexhame, Sunrise Beach or Brant Rock, you know what I’m talking about. I think it’s my favorite day of the year. It even beats Christmas for me.

So in honor of my favorite holiday, and in honor of my favorite part of Marshfield, and in honor of my friends, neighbors and relatives who have been enjoying this party for years, I’ve decided to start a series completely dedicated to “the third”.

My dad always says the anticipation is the best part. Let it begin: T minus 15 days

Posted by:Kim Herget-Jardim


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June 16, 2009

Arts in the Garden

Posted to Barbara Cox

Being part of a community is what makes a home town so special. Scituate, where I live and work, is a very special place. In addition to selling Real Estate at Jack Conway Real Estate in beautiful Scituate Harbor I am involved with the Scituate Garden Club. This June, we are having a garden tour.

We are sponsoring the tour along with the Scituate Arts Association. “Arts in the Garden” will happen on Sunday, June 28, 2009. Stroll through five unique gardens in town from 12-4 p.m. Many area artists will be set up in each spot painting “En Plein Air”. We are having a reception at the SAA Front Street Art Gallery where you will be treated to refreshments and the chance to buy a raffle ticket on one of the freshly executed paintings from 3:30-6:00 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the Gallery or Kennedy’s Garden Center for $15 in advance—or $20 on the day of the Tour. This will be a great way to begin the Summer of 2009 in beautiful Scituate-by-the-Sea!!

If you are thinking of moving to Scituate this will be a perfect day to see what we have to offer. Come discover the “ahh” factor of living in Scituate, where you can find anything from a small cottage by the sea to a spacious three thousand sq. ft home. Our prices start in the $200,000’s to $2,000,000 plus. I would love to show you my Scituate and all the surrounding areas. Call me at 781-545-4100 or email me at bcox@jackconway.com.

Posted By: Barbara Cox


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June 01, 2009

Scituate - "The Way Life Should Be"

Posted to Barbara Cox

Borrowing from the famous advertising line from the State of Maine, driving into the office this afternoon, Scituate was bustling with activity.

Yard sales on every street, loads of people out playing a round of golf at Widow’s Walk, our town-owned golf course, a bicycle race careening through town, kids at the town transfer station raising money for a good cause — it goes on and on.

As Scituate was described in Boston Magazine this spring it really has a Norman Rockwellesque quality. It is a great time to buy a home in Scituate or build your dream home for that matter. I have a great piece of land, two acres with all building permits in hand. Priced to sell at only $149,000. It’s walking distance to the Harbor and Town Common and borders acres of town-owned land.

Come discover the ahh factor of living in Scituate, where you can find anything from a small cottage by the sea to a spacious 3,000 sq. ft home. Our prices start in the $200,000’s to $2,000,000 plus. I would love to show you my Scituate and all the surrounding areas. Call me at 781-545-4100 or email bcox@jackconway.com.

Posted By: Barbara Cox


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May 27, 2009

Hurry, Hurry, Hurry!

Posted to Kristen Morse

Step Right Up and get your $8,000 Tax Credit! Calling all first time homebuyers to visit the perfect cape style home in Norwell!

With interest rates low and housing prices much lower, this wonderful Cape in a great Norwell neighborhood is the perfect house to see. It was the starter home for the current owner some 45 years ago where 5 children were raised and they liked it so much they simply stayed. Hardwood floors, fireplace, partially finished basement and great backyard are just a few reasons to visit today.

Call me if you need a tour of the area and I’ll be more than happy to show you around. There is much to see and do, just 20 miles south of Boston and 30 miles from Cape Cod, or a very short drive to the ocean right here! Convenient to highway and rail or a short drive to Hingham shipyard if you prefer your daily commute by boat, this location can’t be beat! Shoppers’ paradise is a great bonus, but the topper is our highly acclaimed Norwell school system. Do visit, you won’t be disappointed!

Call me at 781-799-7651 or email kmorse@jackconway.com. Visit my website, www.KristenMorseRealtor.com and log in so you can see for yourself what is available in my area. I look forward to meeting you!

Posted By: Kristen Morse


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May 26, 2009

The North River Arts Festival 2009

Posted to Kim Herget-Jardim

I had never been to the festival before. Can you believe it? A lifelong resident of Marshfield and I had never been to the festival. I guess that shows how diverse Marshfield is. There’s just so much to do in the summertime.

But this year my manager said, “You should do an open house the weekend of the arts festival, Kim.”

I have a house for sale at 215 Old Main Street, just a couple of blocks from the site, and apparently there was going to be a lot of foot traffic going right by it. So I decided to check out the schedule of events and approach my seller about finding an opportune time during the festival to have an open house.

For one reason or another, (I think mostly in defense of her light-colored carpets), my client was not interested in such a public open house. But as I was checking out the schedule of events for the festival, I realized that this was much more than an art show and I really wanted to check it out. So on Saturday afternoon I said to my son, “Buster, you wanna go check out a little street party with me?” And of course he was all for it. So my 5 year old son Buster and I headed over to Marshfield Hills and ended up having a fabulous time. A clown was there with some cool toys and he was letting all the kids try out the gear- stilts, pogo sticks, unicycles…there was also a small food tent where you could get a burger and a drink. Buster and I shared a burger and a congo bar from the Silent Chef and listened to some background blues music being played live on the other side of the street. Then we went to get his face painted like Spider Man. And on our way out Buster got a ribbon that said “Official Sidewalk Artist” for getting down on the street and decorating it with chalk.

We could have stayed all day. I kept thinking about my listing while I was there. How nice would it be to live in the heart of historic Marshfield Village? If I lived there I could have popped in and out of the festival all weekend. It’s such a nice little neighborhood. Some homes are decorated with these oversized American flags- I’m sure you’ve seen them before- the ones that cover half of the front of the house. And there are lots of gardens, too. Lots and lots of beautiful gardens. If you live in the Village you can walk to the general store for coffee and a paper. You can sit on the bench out front and make small talk. And the love of the arts and the beauty of our river is what keeps it all alive. The North River Arts Society and the Marshfield Hills Community Association do such a good job of keeping the area comfortable and inviting.

Overall I just had a great time. Usually on Memorial Day Weekend I’m on the beach playing frisbee and drinking beers. But this weekend I’m glad I took time out to experience the Village. If you’d like more information on Marshfield Village and the Arts Society you can visit www.northriverarts.org. And if you’re interested in real estate in Marshfield, please email me at kjardim@jackconway.com,

As I mentioned before I do have quite an opportunity for sale right now. 215 Old Main Street, just a short stroll from the General Store, was once run as an unofficial Bed & Breakfast. It’s actually a newer home for the area and has had only 3 owners since being built in 1928. Three of the bedrooms have their own private bathrooms, one with a jacuzzi tub. Outdoor features include over 1 acre of cleared land, a very inviting farmer’s porch, and a detached 2 car garage/workshop. The home is meticulously clean and has been very well-maintained since being built 80 years ago. Private showings are very easy to arrange by calling me at 781-424-9097 or by email at kjardim@jackconway.com.

Happy Summer Everyone!



Posted by:Kim Herget-Jardim


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May 15, 2009

Wealth through real estate

Posted to Kim Herget-Jardim

Untitled Document I first read "Rich Dad Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki about five years ago and his financial insight has absolutely changed my life. Although his ideas can be challenging at times, because they tend to go against a lot of the mainstream financial advice that's out there, I find him to be very easy to read and his values strike a chord with me.

One of the most important lessons I've learned in my years of studying Kiyosaki is the idea that a house is not an asset. Kiyosaki starts his book by explaining that assets put money in your pocket and make you rich and liabilities take money out of your pocket and make you poor. He actually says that buying a house is buying a liability and it took me a while to wrap my head around this premise. I mean, I guess it's obvious that a house is a liability because when you own a home you have to pay your mortgage and that's a pretty big chunk of change coming out of your pocket every month...not to mention real estate taxes, homeowner's insurance, and periodic maintenance and repairs. But still, I always thought buying a house was a smart financial move, and here's my guru telling me that maybe it's not.

Then the awakening started to happen. I started to wonder...how can I buy a house and ensure that I am buying an asset, and not just another liability? The answer is...income property! In order to start building wealth I need to put my money into things that will make me more money. This includes my housing. And that's what I did. It took me a few years, but I finally found something that made sense for me, something that fell in line with my financial goals and seemed to suit the other personal needs of myself and my family.

The truth is, a home with income potential is so much more valuable than a standard single family home. They don't come on the market too often in Marshfield, but every so often I see one and they usually get snatched up pretty quickly. One such house came on the market today, MLS # 70912761. It's beautiful -- 3,700 sq. ft., 6 bedrooms, 5+ baths on 1+ acre in the Village of Marshfield Hills. Two kitchens, 5 fireplaces, hardwood floors, granite counter tops and custom drapery are just some of the perks included in this listing, not to mention unique income potential.



If you'd like to join the ranks of people like Donald Trump, Jack Conway and myself - people who have built their wealth through the accumulation of real estate, please email me today at kjardim@jackconway.com. I'd be happy to give you a private showing and answer any questions you may have.



Posted by:Kim Herget-Jardim
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May 14, 2009

Seller's tips 101: Seasonal Photos

Posted to Kim Herget-Jardim

It’s time to take more photos! If you have a house that’s been on the market for a couple of months, you need to update your on-line appearance with some fresh photos from the outside and you should really do it now while the trees are in bloom.

Beautiful landscaping sells- and for many of us, our front yards really only look this good once a year. How about the dogwoods last week? Or the weeping cherries? The magnolias?

For some trees it might be too late and that’s why I’m saying don’t procrastinate…do it now! Want another hint? Try taking outside shots on a grey, wet day. The colors totally pop!

When I showcase a listing on-line, I actually like to provide pictures of the outside from all four seasons. That’s the beauty of New England, right? And a nice snowy scene looks attractive to a buyer who’s sweating their socks off house hunting in the middle of July. Just think of the psychology behind the Coors Light commercials…you know, the one where the frost-brewed train comes through town and all the sweaty construction workers rejoice! These commercials work when they are aired in the summer.

So get out there and take some pictures people! Even if you’re not planning to sell right away, it’s good to prepare. And when you’re ready, call me or email me at kjardim@jackconway.com

And if you’re stuck in a house that’s been on the market for ages and it just won’t sell, call me when that listing contract expires. Maybe you just need some fresh energy and ideas. Creative marketing is my passion and I’d love to give you that boost you need to sell. You can reach me day or night on my cell at 781-424-9097. Or if you’d prefer e-mail to kjardim@jackconway.com.

Posted by:Kim Herget-Jardim


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May 08, 2009

Scituate to Boston commute?

Posted to Mary Kennedy Dean

Years and years ago I was a daily commuter from Scituate to Boston. It was a grinding, long, frustrating ride on board the Plymouth & Brockton bus; a gas guzzling, exhaust-spewing blue and silver 55-seater. I would board the 7:10 a.m. P&B bus, five days a week on First Parish Road by the old railroad station. I would attempt to sleep as the bus wended its way up First Parish, along Country Way into No. Scituate, along So. Main St., Cohasset, into Hingham Center. Well, if you were there I don’t have to remind you; generally it was one and three-quarter hours of captivity before arriving at the Hotel Essex, adjacent to South Station, where the commuters would drag themselves off the bus, gasping for fresh air and start the sprint to their office. My office was a short walk to 470 Atlantic Ave., a silver and aqua-toned building on the waterfront. I would generally just make it on time (9 a.m.) for the start of the workday.

I had given up commuting years ago for a job in Scituate; I traded off a corporate salary for convenience and celebrated that fact every time I saw a P&B bus on First Parish Road, while I was heading to the Conway Office on Front Street in Scituate. It is a trade I have never regretted!

Last week I had an appointment in Boston and was intrigued to realize it was at the same building on Atlantic Ave. in which I had worked years ago. I was all set to drive in and then thought it would be easier to jump on the Greenbush commuter rail. I drove to the North Scituate station on Country Way, found a parking spot with no problem, and arrived on the platform at 8:50, within 5 minutes the sleek MBTA commuter rail pulled in. I grabbed a seat up on the observation deck and settled in to watch the scenery, which was just beginning to respond to the warming May sun. There was no doubt about it; my commute on the P&B was never like this! I had plenty of legroom, the seats were comfortable, the employee who took my ticket was nice, smiling and chatting with each passenger. And the ride! Compared to that ghastly commute on board the bus, this was a dream: no bumper-to-bumper traffic, no smelly exhaust, and only seven stops! We arrived at South Station three minutes early; I was at my appointment (after a short walk down Atlantic Ave), right on time at 10 a.m.

The wait for the opening of the Greenbush Commuter rail was a long and contentious one. I cannot help but believe even those who fought against the train, if they have tried the train, now appreciate its efficiency, speed and comfort. The train has changed Scituate very little; what HAS changed is the convenience and livability of Scituate with a commute under an hour on a clean, comfortable train. Mortgage rates are down; home prices in Scituate are attractive and reasonable. If you have been waiting to make the move to a BEACH community but didn’t want to face the Southeast Expressway, the commuter rail makes Scituate an easy commute. Jack Conway has listings priced from $350,000 and up; the market is waking up and the wise consumer is buying in Scituate! Now is the time! Drop by the Conway office at 80 Front St., Scituate, or give me a call at 781-545-4100. I would love to assist you in finding your perfect home.

Posted By: Mary Dean


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May 01, 2009

The Norwell, MA Little League

Posted to Kristen Morse

The bases are loaded, Liam Donovan is up to bat, and everyone is holding their breath for a grand slam home run! The Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park? No, the Norwell Little League in its finest hour with the Tigers remaining in first place!

In the 1950s, organized softball for girls opened up a new world for me as I discovered something new in life that I loved. It is a big thing for a little kid to be up to bat with all eyes watching you. We learn so much about ourselves as we focus, learn the importance of being a real team member, understand discipline (dropping, not throwing the bat after you hit), and pulling forces to win. It probably gave me my earliest foundation for selling real estate and raising my own children, but back then it was simply life in its fullest.

This week I put a house under agreement for the little sister of a man I sold a house to last year – this young lady once toddled at the Norwell Little League field cheering her brother and my son to victory, and each year the Tigers and their orange shirts grew bigger before our eyes. As children grow, you may outgrow your own house, too. My young neighbors are already outgrowing their home, and they were pleasantly surprised with a second home possibility I showed them on a very quiet, little known street in Norwell near the Greenbush Line to Boston; a myriad of lifestyle choices exist right here.

Whether you are looking for a small or large town, the South Shore of Boston has it all. Call me at 781-799-7651 or email kmorse@jackconway.com for a tour or more information that will help you decide. I look forward to hearing from you! Or simply tap into my website where you can log on to receive updated daily information or simply browse www.KristenMorseRealtor.com.

Posted By: Kristen Morse


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April 21, 2009

Deciding to buy

Posted to Kim Herget-Jardim

I can't speak for every agency in Marshfield...but real estate at Jack Conway & Co is bumping right now. Tara Young, an old friend of mine from high school and now a co-worker at Jack Conway in Marshfield, had 2 new listings come on the market in the month of April and they are both, I repeat BOTH, already under agreement.

Another co-worker of mine, Marilyn Ohlund, has had a listing in Duxbury for what feels like years and she is preparing to close next week. My manager, Grace Alvey, took a fresh look at an old listing and made a significant price adjustment resulting in 10 showings last week.

I, unfortunately, have no big deals to report. A few weeks ago I took a very nice couple to see an antique on Main Street. They loved the house, it had just the right amount of space for their extended family and they wanted one more relative to come in and see it before putting an offer on it. I followed up with them once or twice, they told me they were very interested, but again, they had to have their brother see it before putting an offer in. The house went under agreement last weekend...not with my buyers. What can I say? You win some you lose some. I had to email my clients and tell them they lost the house.

I can pick the houses that are priced to sell, I can recognize a good buy and encourage people to take a look, but I can't buy it for them. I wish I could. Actually, if I had the money, I'd buy every 3 bedroom under $250K. I'd fix them up, rent them out and retire at 50. If you're thinking about buying something in Marshfield or anywhere South of Boston, either as your principal residence, a summer home or as an investment, email me at kjardim@jackconway.com. I promise I'll find you a good deal.

Posted by:Kim Herget-Jardim
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April 21, 2009

Summer is Coming To Scituate Harbor

Posted to Barbara Cox

As I was driving to work in the fog this morning I often forget how beautiful Scituate Harbor is in any weather. Especially when the weather report predicts 80 degrees for the weekend.

The harbor is beginning to look like summer. Dribbles – the ice cream shop – opened over the weekend. Riva, a great Italian restaurant, has put out their chairs and tables for outdoor seating. Nothing is better on a beautiful summer evening than one of their signature pineapple martini?s and a large bowl of steamed mussels.

When you are working in your yard and need lunch, the only place to go is Maria’s Sub Shop. The lines are long but they move right along. Just don’t ask for lettuce. They don’t do lettuce. Check out the group on Facebook, “I’m sorry. We don’t serve lettuce on our subs” .

What I love best is helping people to discover the beauty and variety of homes that you can find in Scituate and on the South Shore. We have something for everyone. Waterfront properties abound along with family friendly neighborhood developments, and so much more. Scenic roads lend themselves to walking and biking. Pristine beaches dot the coast.

Come discover the ahh factor of living in Scituate, where you can find anything from a small cottage by the sea to a spacious 3,000 sq. ft home. Our prices start in the $200,000’s to $2,000,000 plus. I would love to show you my Scituate and all the surrounding areas. Call me at 781-545-4100 or email me at bcox@jackconway.com.

Posted By: Barbara Cox


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April 13, 2009

April in Hingham

Posted to Mary McCready

The Town of Hingham, where I list and sell real estate is one of the best locations on the South Shore. Located approximately 15 miles south of Boston with 21 miles of shoreline and many recreational opportunities for residents including 3,000 acres of woodland at Wompatuck State Park, the largest public campground in the metropolitan Boston area. Wompatuck State Park offers bicycling, camping, cross country skiing, general play, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, nature observing, picnicking, sight seeing, snowmobiling, walking/jogging and more.

Adjacent to Wompatuck State Park is the setting for a new unique property, (see photo) listed out of my office which offers more than 5 acres of professional landscaping and attractive woodlands. This spectacular offering boasts easy access to Hingham High, soccer fields, baseball fields, football fields and golf driving range. Anyone who enjoys outdoor living would love this attractive Cape Cod style home, set back from the road with natural rock outcroppings, perennial gardens, patios and close proximity to nature. The interior of this attractive home is just as inviting and unique as the exterior view. The attached barn/garage offers endless possibilities. A private master suite with separate sitting room and master bath offers an oasis from the stress of everyday work. Views from the front foyer, kitchen and formal dining room are delightfully private and sometimes offer glimpses of wildlife in the distance. It’s hard to imagine a more attractive setting than this special location in Hingham.

If you’re looking to move to an attractive South Shore community with plenty of recreational opportunities, give me a call at 781-910-5060, or send an email to me at marymccready@jackconway.com. I’m passionate about the Town of Hingham and I’ve been helping clients buy and sell homes in this area since 1987.

Posted By: Mary McCready


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April 07, 2009

Monponsett Lake

Posted to Kim Herget-Jardim

On March 20th I probably had the best Equinox of my life. Well, it was right up there with Chichen Itza which was also a fabulous Equinox. But that was Mexico…a whole world away. And this year’s celebration happened right here South of Boston. On White Island, right in the middle of Monponsett Lake.

How lucky am I to have friends who live on Monponsett Lake? I never knew until that night. A whole bunch of us got together there that night. We were 2 weeks late on a birthday party for my friends and Kate & Ryan suggested we have a sunset cook-out at their place. I’m sure I was not the only one to notice that this Friday night also happened to be the Equinox, but since people usually comment that I’m weird like that, I decided to keep the coincidence to myself.

Seriously, the night couldn’t have been better. It was cooooold. So cold that I think it hit the thirties. But it didn’t feel that cold because we built a little fire outside. And the spirit of the seasons decided to spare us the wind, so the lake was like glass. You could actually see the stars on the surface of the water.

And I had been looking online earlier that day, trying to find some local event that would satisfy my yearning to do something celebratory for the Equinox and I hadn’t really found anything to get excited about. But later on at Kate & Ryan’s house, while we were huddled around the fire drinking beers, my friend Ryan told me that they’ve found human bones dating back 10,000 years right there on the island.
I couldn’t be happier! To know that I was standing in the same spot, doing the same thing that Wampanoags had been doing for thousands of years (well, minus the Bud Light I suppose). It was awesome. And that’s what put 2009 right up there with Chichen Itza.

So, needless to say, I fell in love with Monponsett Lake the other night. I would love to buy a place there. I went home and immediately researched real estate on Monponsett Lake. I found out Doug Crane of our Whitman Conway office has a listing there for new construction, yet to be built on 2 acres of lake-front land. What an opportunity! If you’re interested in learning about real estate opportunities on the lake, please e-mail me at kjardim@jackconway.com.

Posted By: Kim Herget-Jardim


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April 07, 2009

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Posted to Kristen Morse

Opening Day at Fenway Park! April 7, 2009 and Ted Kennedy is scheduled to throw out the first pitch (rain, rain go away). It’s a holiday spirit for the Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays and everyone is cheering for a Boston victory and good health for Sen. Kennedy. Spring is officially here, and it’s the 97th Fenway anniversary!

I am reminded of my first game there when Luis Tiant pitched; some 20 years later I was a REALTOR® showing Luis Tiant houses on the South Shore. What a gentleman he was and I have his “autograph” somewhere on an agency disclosure and a nice memory of those days. We have lots of ballplayers on the South of Boston; it’s just a great place to live!

A great take for a family day is touring Fenway Park- you get to sit on The Green Monster and listen to some interesting facts, along with taking great photos of this magnificent park. Buy a house from me and I’ll give you tickets to take the tour at Fenway Park.

If you’d like a tour of South of Boston, call me at 781-799-7651 or email kmorse@jackconway.com. I’d like nothing better than to show you this wonderful area.

Posted By: Kristen Morse


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March 26, 2009

Historic Scituate Lighthouse

Posted to Barbara Cox

As I was driving to the office this morning I got to the Harbor and looked out at Historic Scituate Light and the lightkeeper’s cottage. It got me thinking to all the people who lived there.

The lighthouse was constructed in the early 1800s and the first lightkeeper was Simon Bates. He lived there with his wife and nine children. During the War of 1812 the British were attacking the coastal towns from the sea. One day two of Simon’s daughters, Rebecca and Abigail, were left alone at the light with their mother as a raiding party approached the harbor by boat. They realized there was no time to warn the people of Scituate so they picked up a fife and drum and began to play. The raiding party assumed there was a regiment in the harbor and turned away, saving the town.

The Scituate Historical Society is in charge, and this lighthouse is on the Register of Historic Places. And we have a brand new keeper. A local schoolteacher, his wife and daughter have become the new keepers of the light when the last keeper retired after 23 years. The lighthouse is open to the public several times a year.

Come discover the ahh factor of living in Scituate, where you can find anything from a small cottage by the sea to a spacious 3,000 sq. ft home. Our prices start in the $200,000’s to $2,000,000 plus. I would love to show you my Scituate and all the surrounding areas. Call me at 781-545-4100 or email bcox@jackconway.com.

Posted By: Barbara Cox


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