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Just Listed! 162 Central Ave Milton, MA 02186

January 30th, 2010 10:51 AM

$1,149,000.00
162 Central Ave

Milton, MA 02186

Beds: 8	Rooms: 14
Full Baths: 4	Sq. Ft.: 6330
Garage: 2	Built: 1890

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Does Your Home need work to get it on the Market????

January 27th, 2010 11:15 AM

Here at Kelley & Rege Properties we are the only Company in our market place to offer this service.

Kelly Restoration services

Has all the trades man to fix your home to get it market ready.

Kelly Restoration has a package tailored just for you.

Will fund up to $10,000 worth of work....

call for details 617-839-4069

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International Association of Home Staging Professionals Here at Kelley & Rege Properties

January 27th, 2010 11:06 AM

Hats off for Francine Jeffers….Francine Jeffers of Kelley & Rege Properties, Inc. (2010) President of the Boston Chapter(BIRC) of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals (IAHSP)

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The Spring Market has already hit Milton

January 20th, 2010 11:54 AM

The Spring Market has already hit Milton…as of today for the last 7 days there has been 11 Homes that have gone under contract.. And 9 Homes have sold and new buyers have already moved in…Call us if you want to know what you home is worth…or how to get your home ready….

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Biggest and Best In Milton???

January 20th, 2010 11:38 AM

We have looked at our sales and service numbers. Our clients have allowed us to out sell that company in town that tells everyone they are the biggest and the Best. Well they have 77 agents and sell per agent on average $800,000.00 per agent. Kelley & Rege Properties with our 10 full time agents sells $1,900.000.00 per agent.. We sell twice as much with 10 agents…. So if numbers are important to you there are some facts. But we at Kelley & Rege Properties focus on customer service and putting you the client first…. Let the rest take care of it self….

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Anniversary Paul Rege Kelley & Rege Properties, inc

January 13th, 2010 11:30 AM

Congratulations! 22^nd Anniversary of Paul Rege Kelley Rege Properties, Inc Providing Real Estate Services to Milton and surrounding areas….

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Top Agents at Kelley & Rege Properties for 2009....

January 7th, 2010 3:26 PM

Happy New Year!!! In 2009 We proud to have had 5 of our agents Ranked Top Sale Agents out of 200 agents in Milton Real Estate Market….congrats to Kathleen Huntington, Francine Jeffers, Ed Largey, Peter Kelly, & Paul Rege……Thanks to our clients who keep coming back time and time again..You help make this possible..

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Just Listed! 206 Pleasant Street Milton, MA 02186

December 12th, 2009 8:54 AM

$428,800.00
206 Pleasant Street

Milton, MA 02186

Beds: 3	Rooms: 0
Full Baths: 2	Sq. Ft.: 2586
Garage: 0	Built: 1950

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Get the edge you need in getting you’re home sold…

November 18th, 2009 2:29 PM

Get the edge you need in getting you’re home sold… If you are selling now and it not working you need to talk to Francine. Thinking of selling? You need to talk to Francine. Here at Kelley & Rege Properties we are the only full service company offering this service. The Best staging professional in the area.. Here is a little background on Francine

Francine Jeffers of Kelley & Rege Properties, Inc. (2008) Ambassador of the Boston Chapter(BIRC) of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals (IAHSP), and (2009) President Elect for the BIRC of IAHSP.

Has been helping dreams come true in helping others who need it!! Francine coordinating the entire Staging Project for WWSSD project - a homeless shelter for mothers and children in the heart of Boston - St. Margaret's Hospital in Dorchester

Contact Francine Jeffers:fjeffers@kelleyrege.com

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Milton #5 Best Places to Live

July 15th, 2009 7:52 AM

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4. Middleton, WI

Best_Places_to_Live_Middleton

Top 100 rank: 4
Population: 16,900
Typical single-family house: $350,000
Estimated property taxes: $6,000
Unemployment rate: 5.9% (county)
Fun fact: Mattel’s American Girl brand is based here.
Pluses: Small-town charm close to big-town amenities
Minuses: Brrr!

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Residents of Middleton, which ranked No. 1 on Money's 2007 Best Places list, are just 7 miles from Madison -- Wisconsin's cosmopolitan capital. But they don't need to leave home to find things to do; Middleton has a downtown with plenty of restaurants, boutiques, and small businesses.

Newer developments--including Greenway Station, a hub for upscale retailers and restaurants, and Middleton Hills, a mixed-use community inspired by the designs of Wisconsin native Frank Lloyd Wright--have been thoughtfully planned, folks who live here say.

As for the economy, Madison's major employers (the state government and one of the nation's largest state universities) are about as stable as you can get. And within Middleton, large employers include the University of Wisconsin Foundation and medical research development firm PPD.

The resulting tax base has helped the town maintain its top-notch school system and 1,000-acre network of parks, bike paths, and running and cross-country ski trails. That helps make the frigid winters more bearable.

5. Milton, MA

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Top 100 rank: 5
Population: 25,400
Typical single-family house: $460,000
Estimated property taxes: $5,400
Unemployment rate: 6.8%
Fun fact: All public elementary schools here offer French immersion starting in first grade.
Pluses: Good schools, short commutes, diversity
Minuses: Few restaurants or small businesses

Just a few miles from downtown Boston, Milton is full of historic homes, tree-lined streets, and well-tended gardens, plus lots of parks and playgrounds.

There's a strong identity reflected in everything from the enthusiastic crowds at Milton High School's sports events (the basketball team was state champion in its division last year) to the sandwiches named for local landmarks and luminaries at G.H. Bent's Cookie Factory (built in 1891).

A vintage trolley whisks commuters to Boston's subway, and more than 5,000 jobs can be found right in town. Home prices rose a bit last year, and foreclosures are practically unheard of. Don't expect to score a housing bargain here.

Crime in Milton is low, but not nonexistent. A drive-by shooting occurred last summer and two people were killed by a troubled family member last March. "It's still an extremely safe place," says Tanya Frank, 34, who lives here with her husband, Paul McKnight, 35, and their two kids. "The police in Milton are great."

Next: Warren, NJ; Keller, TX; and Peachtree City, GA

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Mortgage

Loan Type Today Last Week

30 Year Fixed 5.36% 5.32%

15 Year Fixed 4.85% 4.94%

1 Year ARM 4.00% 4.11%

30 Year Fixed Jumbo 6.38% 6.45%

5/1 ARM 4.45% 4.52%

3/1 ARM 5.37% 5.43%

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Home Equity

Loan Type	Today	Last Week
$30K Home Equity Loan	8.71%	8.38%
$50K Home Equity Loan	8.71%	8.23%
$75K Home Equity Loan	8.72%	8.22%
$30K HELOC	5.28%	5.06%
$50K HELOC	5.06%	4.79%
$75K HELOC	5.07%	4.80%

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Savings Type Today Last Week

6 month CD 1.30% 1.36%

1 year CD 1.67% 1.72%

3 year CD 2.23% 2.23%

MMA 1.23% 1.26%

$10K MMA 1.24% 1.27%

$25K MMA 1.46% 1.49%

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Loan Type	Today	Last Week
36 Month New Car Loan	7.11%	7.09%
48 Month New Car Loan	7.27%	7.26%
60 Month New Car Loan	7.36%	7.34%
36 Month Used Car Loan	7.74%	7.72%
48 Month Used Car Loan	7.89%	7.89%

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Card Type	Today	Last Week
Balance Transfer Credit Cards	10.14%	10.14%
Low Interest Credit Cards	10.53%	10.41%
Business Credit Cards	11.41%	11.41%
Cash Back Credit Cards	11.56%	11.56%
Reward Credit Cards	12.10%	12.10%
Instant Approval Credit Cards	12.99%	12.99%

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Just Listed! 162 Central Ave Milton, MA 02186

April 20th, 2009 5:48 PM

$1,450,000.00
162 Central Ave

Milton, MA 02186

Beds: 8.0	Rooms: 14
Baths: 4.00	Sq. Ft.: 6330.00
Garage: 2.0	Built: 1890

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The Teflon Ten ( Boston Best Place to Live)

March 10th, 2009 10:01 AM

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FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT

February 25th, 2009 12:27 PM

FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT

As Modified in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Major Modifications Italicized

February 2009 FEATURE	CREDIT AS CREATED JULY 2008 APPLIES TO ALL QUALIFIED PURCHASES ON OR AFTER APRIL 9, 2008	REVISED CREDIT – EFFECTIVE FOR PURCHASES ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2009 AND BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2009
Amount of Credit	Lesser of 10 percent of cost of home or $7500	Maximum credit amount increased to $8000
Eligible Property	Any single family residence (including condos, co-ops, townhouses) that will be used as a principal residence.	No change All principal residences eligible.
Refundable	Yes. Reduces (or can eliminate) income tax liability for the year of purchase. Any unused amount of tax credit refunded to purchaser.	No change Purchasers will continue to receive refund for unused amount when tax return is filed.
Income Limit	Yes. Full amount of credit available for individuals with adjusted gross income of no more than $75,000 ($150,000 on a joint return). Phases out above those caps ($95,000 and $170,000).	No change Same income limits continue to apply.
First-time Homebuyer Only	Yes. Purchaser (and purchaser’s spouse) may not have owned a principal residence in 3 years previous to purchase.	No change Still available for first-time purchasers only. Three-year rule continues to apply.
Revenue Bond Financing	No credit allowed if home financed with state/local bond funding.	Purchasers who utilize revenue bond financing can use credit.
Repayment	Yes. Portion (6.67% of credit or $500) to be repaid each year for 15 years, starting with 2010 tax filing.	No repayment for purchases on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009
Recapture	If home sold before 15-year repayment period ends, then outstanding balance of repayment amount recaptured on sale.	If home is sold within three years of purchase, entire amount of credit is recaptured on sale. Applies only to homes purchased in 2009.
Termination	July 1, 2009 (But note program changes for 2009)	December 1, 2009
Effective Date	Purchases on or after April 9, 2008 and before January 1, 2009. Repayment to begin for 2010 tax year.	All revisions are effective as of January 1, 2009

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International Association of Home Staging Professionals

November 11th, 2008 2:31 PM

Hats off for Francine Jeffers….Francine Jeffers of Kelley & Rege Properties, Inc. (2008) Ambassador of the Boston Chapter(BIRC) of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals (IAHSP), and (2009) President Elect for the BIRC of IAHSP.Has been helping dreams come true in helping others who need it!! Francine coordinating the entire Staging Project for WWSSD project - a homeless shelter for mothers and children in the heart of Boston - St. Margaret's Hospital in DorchesterBarb SchwarzThe Creator of Home StagingCEO Stagedhomes.com Founder and President of The International IAHSP Association and Foundation Author of "Home Staging, the Winning Way to Sell Your Home for More Money" and "Building a Successful Home Staging Business" both published by John Wiley, Inc Said….“Wow, what a breathtaking view!! Thank you for sharing. A beautiful day for a beautiful job well done of changing lives at that shelter!! I am so appreciative and proud of you and Francine for all of your hard work and efforts...I can't wait to see the final product in pictures and video!!”“Thank YOU for helping my dream come true in helping others who need it!! Being able to give back is such a huge Blessing!! I am so grateful to you all for participating and I can't wait to see the stellar job you all do today!! YOU are changing lives for the better through ASP Staging!!”

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Staging is changing lives for the better

September 13th, 2008 7:58 PM

Hats off for Francine Jeffers….

Has been helping dreams come true in helping others who need it!! Francine coordinating the entire Staging Project for WWSSD project - a homeless shelter for mothers and children in the heart of Boston - St. Margaret's Hospital in Dorchester

Barb Schwarz

The Creator of Home Staging

CEO Stagedhomes.com

Founder and President of The International IAHSP Association and Foundation

Author of "Home Staging, the Winning Way to Sell Your Home for More Money" and "Building a Successful Home Staging Business" both published by John Wiley, Inc

Said….

“Wow, what a breathtaking view!! Thank you for sharing. A beautiful day for a beautiful job well done of changing lives at that shelter!! I am so appreciative and proud of you and Francine for all of your hard work and efforts...I can't wait to see the final product in pictures and video!!”

“Thank YOU for helping my dream come true in helping others who need it!! Being able to give back is such a huge Blessing!! I am so grateful to you all for participating and I can't wait to see the stellar job you all do today!! YOU are changing lives for the better through ASP Staging!!”

Posted by Paul Rege Owner Broker on September 13th, 2008 7:58 PMPost a Comment (0)

Milton Sales Increase tops the list

May 21st, 2008 2:11 PM

TOP TEN LIST

Quarterly sales increase

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May 18, 2008

A look at towns with the highest increase in houses sold in the 1st quarter of 2008 over the 1st quarter of 2007, with a minimum of 25 sales.

For this year's list we focused on smaller places that offered the best combination of economic opportunity, good schools, safe streets, things to do and a real sense of community.

By Kate Ashford, Andrea Bartz, Jeff Cox, Asa Fitch, Stephen Gandel, Josh Hyatt, Rob Kelley, Kathleen Knight, Joe Light, Ismat Sarah Mangla, Sarah Max, Jennifer Merritt, Brad Nelson, Donna Rosato, Ingrid Tharasook

7. Milton, Mass.

Population: 25,700
Median home price (2006): $527,670
Average property taxes (2006): $3,824
Pros: Close to Boston; borders conservation land
Cons: Traffic, little commercial activity

Just eight miles south of the heart of Boston, Milton borders the Blue Hills Reservation, a 7,000-acre park with hiking, swimming and skiing. Proximity to the city is what brings - and keeps - Milton residents where they are. Its loyal citizens do age, but even then they don't move.

Milton boasts a diverse population, with minorities making up 30%. All six schools have recently been rebuilt, and the library is now expanding. East Milton Square is the town's Main Street, with coffee shops, a pizza place and a small grocery store. What's missing, most agree, is a destination eatery.

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Posted by Paul Rege Owner Broker on July 17th, 2007 12:14 PMPost a Comment (0)

It’s a great time to buy or sell a home.

March 3rd, 2007 11:28 AM

Right now

may actually be

one of the best times

to buy a home. Consider

these facts:

Interest Rates Near Record Lows

Today’s interest rates are comparable to 40-year lows,

offering homebuyers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

LARGE INVENTORY Won’t Last

There are currently 3.75 million homes for sale.

We have had a record inventory of homes on the market

in recent months, offering consumers the greatest choice

in decades.

PRICES OVERALL HAVE STABILIZED

Contracts for home sales in August are up 4.3

percent1 and the outlook is for home prices to increase

next year.

Positive Outlook

Former Federal Reserve

Chair Alan Greenspan recently

said that housing prospects are looking

up. “Most of the negatives in housing are probably

behind us. The fourth quarter should be reasonably good,

certainly better than the third quarter.”2 According to

industry estimates, 2006 will be the third-best year on

record for home sales.3

Real Estate is a Great Investment

Homeownership is a safe, secure way to build longterm

wealth. The national median price of homes bought

ten years ago has increased 88 percent.3 The number

of US households is expected to increase 15 percent

during the next decade, creating a continued high

demand for housing.4

Don ’t Delay

Now is a great time to buy or sell a home. Call 617-696-6100

Posted by Paul Rege Owner Broker on March 3rd, 2007 11:28 AMPost a Comment (0)

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LARGE INVENTORY Won’t Last

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