The New Fannie/Freddie Loan Limits Have been determined: Boston, Brookline and Newton has a new limit of $523,750,000. Fannie Mae's Underwriting and Requirements For the New"Jumbo Conforming Laws"Click here to read story
Federal Reserve to Loan Banks $200 Billion to further address credit crunch Click here to read story
2007 Sales Facts:Learn the medium sales price of different communities, Total properties sold, Quarterly averages, & other facts.Click here to read story
30 Year fixed rate at 6.0% The 30-year fixed-rate average is 6.0 %, no points The 15-year fixed-rate average is 5.3 %, The 1 year adjustable rate mortgage is 5.14%
Mortgage rate figures are according to Bankrate.com, which publishes nightly averages based on its survey of 4,000 banks in 50 states. Points on these mortgages range from zero to 3.5
Newton known as the Garden City, is bounded on three sides by the Charles River. With a population of approximately 84,603 and a land area of 18.22 square miles, Newton is only six miles west of Boston. Newton is a diverse community comprised of 13 idividual villages, each with its own distinctive personality, character, neighborhood feeling and arcitecture.
They are: Auburndale, Chestnut Hill, Newton Centre, Newton Corner, Newton Highlands, Newton Lower Falls, Newton Upper Falls. Thompsonville, and Waban.
Newton is a vibrant community that is a desirable place to live and work due to its proximity to Boston, nearness to major highway and public transportation systems, attractive neighborhoods, and high property values, a well-run municipal Government.and a strong, nationally recognized school system.
The Town of Brookline enjoys a unique reputation as an urban suburban community of an urban/suburban community of 59,200 residents in a geographic area of 6.82 miles. Boston surrounds Brookline on three sides and Newton is on the fourth or western side.
Brookline has many diverse neighborhoods each with their own characteristics and personality. The housing is as diverse as the neighborhoods with an eclictic mix of single family, two and three family, multi family, and large estates. The town currently has more than thirty- five Neighborhood Associations with many neighborhoods having more than one association within them.
The north side of Brookline offers urban areas with easy access to wonderful shops , restaurants,parks, playgrounds and transportation. South Brookline has more of a country atmosphere with rich greenery. The variety brings a wonderful mix of people. Its residential proximity to Boston, and wonderful social services are among its many attributes
Boston, first incorporated as a town in 1630, and as a city in 1822, is one of America's oldest cities, with the richest economic and social history. Boston prides itself on being one of the most livable cities in America. Twenty diverse neighborhoods offer more than 60,000 residents the opportunity to taste, touch, and experience things from all over the world. Neighbors benefit from the exceptional medical facilities, vibrant neighborhood business districts, and a solid network of parks, community centers and libraries.
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