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Friday, May 17, 2013

House Hunt

Open Houses in Bedford, Concord and Lexington

Photos and information in this article are uploaded by local real estate agents.

Real estate agents, this is your space. Upload photos of the houses you're showing this weekend and enter the property's details in the caption.  Selling your Bedford, Concord or Lexington place without an agent? Consider yourself invited to add your photos and details into the mix. Please upload one photo per open house listing and include the following information in the captions of all photos: Click on the big green "Upload Photos & Videos" button to get started.  If you have any trouble getting the message out, send an email to patrick.ball@patch.com.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Sold!

Sold: Homes Sold Over Asking Price in Bedford, Concord and Lexington

A sampling of homes purchased around Bedford, Concord and Lexington over the past week, compiled by Patch and local real estate agents.

  This week, at least two homes sold over asking price:  7 Lynnfield St., Bedford List Price: $362,000   Sold Price: $358,000 Sold Date: May 7, 2013 Living Area: 1,526 sq. ft. Rooms: 8  Bedrooms: 3  Baths: 2   62 Grassland St., Lexington List Price: $399,000  Sold Price: $435,000 Sold Date: May 10, 2013 Living Area: 768 sq. ft. Rooms: 4  Bedrooms: 2  Baths: 1 11 Old Mill Road, Concord List Price: $796,000  Sold Price: $784,000 Sold Date: May 9, 2013 Living Area: 2,970 sq. ft. Rooms: 9  Bedrooms: 4  Baths: 2 full, 1 half Wondering what other homes sold in Bedford, Concord and Lexington this week? Patch is too, and we're hoping our readers and real estate agents can help us answer the question. Do you know of a home sold in our towns this …

Monday, May 13, 2013

A Different Kind of Dance Moms

Two Bedford women have opened iDance Boston, a new studio on the Burlington-Lexington line that, according to the owners, blurs the line between dance and exercise.

Everybody dances now. Or maybe it just feels that way. Celebrities and wannabes moving to music has taken the Reality TV world by storm, and that has spilled over into scores of studios opening up, including a new one in our neck of the woods. Earlier this year, two Bedford women opened iDance Boston, a studio on the Lexington-Burlington line. And they’re aiming to offer a different kind of experience. According to its owners, Monica Bou and Myrsini Makrakis, iDance Boston is a different kind of studio in the sense that it’s geared exclusively toward grownups and offers dozens of classes, all of them in a drop-in format. The idea is to create a place for people who are sick of gyms and membership fees, and are looking for a different and …

What's Lexington Paying for Gas Today?

Some stations still has high as $3.80 for a gallon of regular grade gasoline, while others have come down to $3.50 and below.

It’s Monday and it’s time to head back to work. Lexington Patch has compiled the latest gas prices at some nearby stations for your commute today. The following prices for regular grade gas are courtesy of Mapquest. Bedford St. Gulf: $3.80 Marrett Road Gulf: $3.47 Lexington Gulf: $3.70 Mobil on the Run: $3.50 Sunoco: $3.50 Heritage Mobil: $3.60 Shell: $3.55

Barrett Hails Progress on Rare Diseases

To raise awareness for rare diseases, state Sen. Mike Barrett presented an official citation to leaders of the Hereditary Angioedema Association alongside executives of Shire, a drug manufacturer with a headquarters here in Lexington.

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Home of the Week

Home of the Week: 221 Nashawtuc Road

This beautiful Concord property is an eclectic and winning blend of a country estate and modern designs.

  A rare find is what prospective homebuyers will sense while viewing this shingle-style home in the legendary Nashawtuc Hill neighborhood in Concord. The exciting and seamless blend of an English country cottage laced with contemporary architectural flair is a unique constructive and decorative approach that cannot be paralleled anywhere on the market today. Within its warm and organically lit 3,600 square feet of living space is a resourceful design to not only offer a fluid floor plan but to create an inventive personal sculpture to each room. Natural sunlight is drawn from many floor-to-ceiling window clusters and decorative casements that could only be implemented with each room's distinctive constructive blueprint. In addition, solar…

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Supercuts Fundraising for Stylist and Daughter, Both Injured in Marathon Bombing

Lexington salon joins salons around the area in Boston Strong Celeste-a-Thon on May 13.

  On Monday May 13, Supercuts in Lexington will join Boston area salons in an effor to raise money for a Boston hair stylist and her daughter who were severely injured in the Boston Marathon Bombings. Celeste Corcoran worked at Emerge Spa & Salon for more than 13 years. The Boston Strong Celeste-a-Thon will raise money to pay for the medical costs for Celeste and her daughter Sydney. A percentage of all proceeds and sales from Supercuts on May 13 will go to the Celeste and Sydney Recovery Fund.  Like here in Lexington, Supercuts salons around New England and 20 other area salons will join in the effort to raise money to help the mother and daughter. Additional donations can be made by mailing a check to Enterprise Bank, Celeste & Sydney …

Is Massachusetts Bad for Business?

Results from a recent executive survey ranked Massachusetts 47th for business.

A CEO magazine ranks Massachusetts as one of the worst states in the nation for business. Chief Executive Magazine ranked Massachusetts 47th based on a survey of corporate leaders. Survey respondents reported the Bay State is one of the worst for taxation and regulation. The state Republican Party is pointing to the survey and saying that Gov. Deval Patrick and the Democratic-led Legislature are bad for the economy and business. What do you think about Massachusetts’ business climate? Is this a good state in which to do business?

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Wanders 365

8:38 pm on Sunday, May 12, 2013

I work for an MSS company and moved recently from the west coast. Been here about two years and I must say the lifestyle, education, business climate and environment are as good as anyone could ask for. MA seems to have weathered a significant recession pretty well. Streets are still swept, people are busy...Some feel the taxes and regulations are burdensome and I guess they move to NH?   more ›

Friday, May 10, 2013

House Hunt

Open Houses in Bedford, Concord and Lexington

Photos and information in this article are uploaded by local real estate agents.

Real estate agents, this is your space. Upload photos of the houses you're showing this weekend and enter the property's details in the caption.  Selling your Bedford, Concord or Lexington place without an agent? Consider yourself invited to add your photos and details into the mix. Please upload one photo per open house listing and include the following information in the captions of all photos: Click on the big green "Upload Photos & Videos" button to get started.  If you have any trouble getting the message out, send an email to patrick.ball@patch.com.

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Five New Sports Cars Available For Sale Nearby

Looking for a new sports car? Here are some options.

If you're in the market for a new sports car, there are vehicles for sale locally. Check out these options below: 1. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, $247,580 This bianco-colored Lamborghini Gallardo comes with a Nero Perseus interior and is a convertible. It has a seven-speed automatic transmission and a 5.2L V10 engine. It is available from Herb Chambers Rolls Royce of New England, at 533 Boston Post Road (Rte. 20), in Wayland, according to cars.com. 2. 2013 Porsche 911 Turbo S, $182,245 This platinum silver Porsche 911 Turbo comes with a black interior and just five miles on the odometer. It is a seven-speed automatic with a 3.8L H6 24V GDI DOHC Twin Turbo engine. It is available from Herb Chambers of Boston, at 1172 Commonwealth Ave…

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