The Basics Like many of the other communities in Norfolk county, Stoughton's history begins in the early 1700s when it was first settled, and later incorporated in 1726. But Stoughton wasn't always just Stoughton. It originally included parts of Dorchester,…
Bought your very first home? Not quite sure how to take care of it? Use this handy home maintenance checklist to maintain and protect your biggest financial asset – your home. Spring Spring cleanup: Rake leftover leaves, pick up debris…
The Basics Take a guess at the largest city in Norfolk county? It's Quincy! With a population of about 95,000 people and being just south of even bigger Boston, Quincy certainly has options when it comes to home buying, employment,…
The Basics/History Do you know what place has access to big city excitement but still enjoys small-town charm? It's Norwood! Part of the Greater Boston area, Norwood's population is about 29,000 with an area of 10.6 square miles. Named after…
Pre-Approval Equals Getting to Home Ownership First time home buyer (or it's been so long it seems like you are)? That's got to be pretty exciting! Just imagine the cute flower pots out front, the colorful welcome mat inside the…
Welcome to the Neighborhood! Congratulations on your new home! It's been a long road, hasn't it? First the searching, then the deciding, then the negotiating, then the waiting, and the financing, and the moving, and finally...you're in your new home.…
Are You a Veteran? Do You Want to Buy a Home? Purchasing a home is a big deal. Purchasing a home when you are a veteran is an even bigger deal. Why? Well, for one, just transitioning from military life…
The Basics Located about 22 miles southwest of Boston is the town of Foxborough. Settled in 1704, it was named for Charles James Fox, a strong supporter for the colonies leading up to the American Revolution. As of 2010, Foxborough…
About Dover Set along the bank of the Charles River is Dover, a small town of just over 6,200 residents. Situated a little southwest of Boston, the existence of Dover was first noted back in 1640, and eventually incorporated as…
Question: What is a house? You could say it is a structure made out of brick, mortar, and wood. You could say it is a place where you live. Or, if you live in a large city like Boston or…
