“This new policy replaces a patchwork of zoning regulations across the state with a uniform law that allows homeowners on single-family lots to add these small units without needing a special permit or variance unless they want to add more than one. Construction of ADUs is still subject to localContinue Reading
Greater Gardner MA Real Estate Market Update: August 1, 2023 At the end of August last year, Gardner Magazine wrote about home prices and interest rates being up. See article from last year. Right now while nearby communities are seeing double digit increases in home prices, Gardner prices are similarContinue Reading
Housing Market Stats Show Wide Appeal of Gardner MA According to Redfin: “In June 2022, Gardner home prices were up 12.4% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $340K. On average, homes in Gardner sell after 20 days on the market compared to 11 days last year.Continue Reading
Gardner MA Real Estate Taxes Explained Currently, Gardner can’t tax real estate and personal property more than $31,271,792 due to Prop 2 1/2 (Not including New Growth). The 1st and 2nd quarter bills just sent out totaled $17,788,278 per the City Assessor’s office, leaving a limit of $13,483,514 for theContinue Reading
From a Press Release from Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson: “According to Massachusetts General Law and the restrictions of Proposition 2 ½, the City cannot raise taxes more than 2 ½% each year. For the current fiscal year, the total amount of property taxes that Gardner can collect is $31,271,792.”Continue Reading
Gardner Property Taxes: First two quarterly bills higher, second two quarterly bills lower. Mayor Nicholson explains. Due to a slight conflict in the way the laws regarding municipal taxation are set up, Gardner property owners will get the first two quarterly real estate tax bills based both on the $18.59/thousandContinue Reading
With today’s low interest rates, Buying may be cheaper than renting. Chair City Real Estate Report 9-4-21 Chair City Real Estate agent Chris Poegel was recently spotted at locations in the Chair City. Chris Poegel notes it is a great time in Real Estate for both buyers and sellers. Why?Continue Reading
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