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The current housing market presents an excellent opportunity to collect secondary income from a dirt-cheap investment property, especially within Fall River real estate. Our recent article titled “Investment Properties of Fall River Real Estate” spotlights several multi-family homes in Fall River that are under $200,000. Ezine articles are a great resource for first-time real estate investors. On the Ezine articles website, we found some helpful tips on managing property in Fall River MA, written by someone who has managed property for over 20 years. We’ve paraphrased Carol Gibson’s words below:

• Know (and Keep Updated on) Local Ordinances and State Laws
• Be Ethical and Honest
• Have Good Communication Skills
• Have Good Computer Skills
• Be Patient and Have a Sense of Humor
• Be an Excellent Follow-Up Person

There are hundreds of resources for property management on the web. Another option is to hire someone to manage your property for you.

Desperately seeking foreclosures and short sales amidst Fall River real estate? The following listings are short sales or foreclosures in Fall River MA, all of them under $300,000 except for the first image. To find out more about these listings and to generate a complete multi-page list of all foreclosures and short sales in Fall River, please visit real estate agent Marguerite Cashman at her Arrow Realty Group website.

SHORT SALE: 68 Montgomery Street, Fall River MA. 3 bed 2 baths.

SHORT SALE: 261 Valentine Street, Fall River, MA. 4 bed 2 baths.

FORECLOSURE: (Condo) 5239 N Main Street, Fall River MA. 2 bed 1.5 baths.

SHORT SALE: 86 Mcgowan St, Fall River, MA. 3 bed 1.5 baths.

In addition to Fall River real estate, Marguerite Cashman also manages Swansea real estate, Somerset real estate, and Tiverton RI real estate, so make sure to explore the MLS listings on her website to see all options available to you in the southeastern Massachusetts area.

On December 31st, 2009, the Boston Herald honored Fall River real estate agent Marguerite Cashman of Arrow Realty Group as its Agent of the Week.

A realtor since 2002, Ms. Cashman attributes her success in real estate in Fall River to the personalized service that she gives all of her clients, rather than the “big box” strategy that other real estate agents often pursue. Clients often find Ms. Cashman through referrals. To reach Ms. Cashman and find out more about the homes for sale in Fall River, call (508) 676-7600 or visit Greaterfallriverrealestatema.com.

To read the full article, click here.

If you’re looking for homes in Massachusetts that are located close to Catholic private schools for your children or future children, real estate in Fall River offers plenty of options. There are a number of Catholic schools in Fall River MA.

Bishop Connolly High School is a Catholic coeducational private high school located at 373 Elsbree Street. Tuition assistance is available. The average class size is 22 to 25 students, with Honors classes averaging about 15 to 18 students. 23 different interscholastic sports are offered to students year-round.

Saints Peter and Paul School is a pre-K through Grade 8 private Catholic school located at 240 Dover Street. A maximum of 25 students is allowed for each class. The Good Shepherd Program is a new tuition assistance program for SPPS students and their families.

Holy Trinity R.C. School is another pre-K through Grade 8 private Catholic School, located at 64 Lamphor Street. It is a small school serving just over 200 students.

Another small school is the Holy Name School, located at 850 Pearce Street. The school also serves just over 200 students from pre-K to Grade 9.

Saint Anne Elementary School is located at 240 Forest Street, and teaches students from pre-K to Grade 8.

For a full list of all Catholic schools in Fall River, private schools in Fall River, and public schools in Fall River, visit Arrow Realty Group’s website. Arrow Realty Group of Fall River is a full service office, specializing in all areas of real estate sales, general brokerage, buyer brokerage, Fall River relocation, commercial, investment properties, real estate counseling and property market analysis.

Choosing city life for your family does not mean that you have to give up all the wonderful perks of suburban living. Fall River real estate is only a short drive away from fun outdoor activities!

A 5-minute drive from Fall River will bring you and your family to the sprawling Freetown State Forest, where you can hike, fish, mountain bike, and even hunt (with some restrictions).

In nearby Westport, MA, why not take the family on a kayaking adventure down the Westport River? Osprey Sea Kayak is an outfitter that runs family programs for ages 8 and up. Every June, there’s even an 8-mile kayak race and 3-mile family fun paddle.

Cuttyhunk Ferry Company runs frequent ferry trips, seal watches, whale watches, sunset cruises, and trips out to Cuttyhunk Island. Why not take the family for a memorable weekend trip or arrange for a unique party!

If you are looking for real estate in Fall River and its surrounding towns, look no further than Arrow Realty Group. Whether you are seeking a small cottage, a multi-family home, a waterfront home, or a condo, look only to the most experienced real estate agents in the area: Arrow Realty Group.

Since the fourth quarter of 2008, nearly 20% of commercial properties in Boston have become vacant. Businesses are steadily moving out of the city and into smaller cities like Providence, RI and Massachusetts’ surrounding suburbs. At this point in the market, now is a good time to invest in commercial property for your existing or future business endeavors.

The following are a few commercial properties in Greater Fall River MA real estate that are worth taking a look at.

At just under 4800 square feet, the building above might be a good option for an office or service-based company. The parking lot is fenced in and includes an electric gate opener. It is located at 208 Stafford Road in Fall River, MA, and it available for sale or for lease.

The property behind the inopportunely placed truck above is located at 277 South Main Street in Fall River, MA. If you are looking for a liquor license, this two-floored restaurant space already has one, as well as two bars. It is located downtown in close proximity to the Court House. The third floor has its own separate entrace and can be rented out.

There are dozens of MLS listings for commercial properties in Fall River MA and in the surrounding cities. With landlords desperate to fill their vacant spaces, now is a great time to sign a lease or invest in Fall River MA real estate for you own business.

If you’re looking for a new place to live, there are many things to consider. What are your values? Do you have a family? If not, will you start a family one day? Single people and young families have very different needs when it comes to the character of the place they live. In many cases a family needs more than just the basics. A family will need a good public school system, safe streets, and opportunities for arts, culture, and recreation. The real estate in Fall River offers all of these things.

The city of Fall River MA has organized Healthy City Fall River to offer its residents healthy options at area restaurants. Twenty restaurants in Fall River are participating in the program, helping Fall River adults and children make healthier choices when they dine out.

Take a look at the homes for sale in Fall River MA

Taking a look at the homes in Fall River MA might be the first step at shaping the future lives of your children. Investing in Fall River MA real estate is the easiest way to provide a great environment for your family.

Shopping for a home is a lot like dating. When we look for a mate, we want them to be a bit attractive – and if not, at least hold a bit of potential when it comes time to renovate. We might go on dozens of dates before finding that one person who we feel is perfect for us, might have even been made for us; just like we go to dozens of open houses before finally stepping into the parlor of our dream home. Certain features might draw us to the other sex, just like some house-hunters have a soft spot for quirky features like turrets and wrought-iron spiral staircases.

There is no simple way to find your dream home. We like to think that we are logical when deciding on something as crucial as where we want to raise a family or settle down and retire. But sometimes the littlest things can make our heart melt.

Several homes around Fall River MA area have distinct, charming details that just might make you fall head over heels.

A Double-Sided Fireplace

104 Kelly Dr, Somerset MA

This beautiful double-sided fireplace at 104 Kelly Drive in Somerset MA separates the home’s living room from the dining room. The interiors emulate the Gilmore residence on the TV show Gilmore Girls. Imagine yourself hosting dinner parties, sipping drinks by the fire during cocktail hour then moving to the dining room and not having to leave the warmth and glow of the fireplace. Click the image for more details on this property.

A Private Boat Dock

2434 Riverside Avenue, Somerset MA

This recently revamped riverside home at 2434 Riverside Avenue in Somerset, MA has its own boat dock, in addition to its other spectacular features. For those that don’t own a boat (yet) this would be a great feature for a family that loves to spend time swimming or fishing. Grandparents could even watch the grandkids play from the nearby patio overlooking the river. Click the image for more details about this property.

Energy-Efficient Features

533 Kathleen Ave, Somerset MA

The solarium (similar to a sunroom but designed for natural heating) at 533 Kathleen Ave in Somerset, MA was installed to help the home become more energy efficient. The home also has a fireplace, two wood stoves, and a Tasso Built boiler that can burn an array of materials including gas, oil, coal, and wood. With oil prices skyrocketing and tax breaks becoming more and more common for energy-efficient homes and businesses, there’s no better time than now to invest in an energy-efficient property. Click the image for more information about the property.

Historic Details

491 High St, Fall River MA

This beautiful Victorian home in Fall River MA at 491 High St is part of Fall River’s Historic Highlands, and is full of charming details like the glass entrance to the right that opens up to a grand foyer. It also has a large, beautiful fireplace with its original moldings intact, beautiful wood paneling, wood floors, and spacious rooms. Click the image for more information on this property.

Fall River MA real estate has many unique properties for all different kinds of home buyers, and for all price ranges.

One of the things that you will hear the most when you’re getting ready to buy Fall River real estate is about how often the process proves stressful for other buyers. The key to avoiding the stress that others have faced when it comes to buying Fall River real estate is to make sure that you’re working with a real estate professional you can count on.

How can you take the stress out of buying Fall River real estate?

Having the right real estate support is essential. Make sure that you choose a Fall River real estate agent who knows the area, who will listen to your needs, who will be able to answer your questions and who you can count on to understand what you’re looking for. Once you’ve found the right real estate agent to help you through the process, you’ll want to focus on identifying what you want and need in a home.

The more that you have a sense of what you need – and the less that you get yourself bogged down with the sense that things you want are actually needs – the easier that it’s going to be to narrow down the properties that you look at. When you are able to focus on what really matters and to look at those homes that meet your needs, you’ll be able to relax a bit and to take in the experience. The more that you can do this, the more that you’ll be able to evaluate different Fall River homes and to find one that you’ll love.

When you’ve made the choice to start looking into Fall River homes, there are a number of things that you’ll want to be considering. First and foremost, you’re going to want to make sure that you are thinking about your wants and needs – both the features that you know that you cannot live without in a home and those that you know you’d like to be able to take advantage of.

However, once you’ve taken a look at the basics when it comes to Fall River real estate, you’ll find that it’s even more important to start exploring your options and to think bout what you really want in a home. You’re going to want to make sure that you’re thinking about:

• Whether or not you are looking for a Fall River home that will give you easy access to views of the water.
• How close you want your home to be to the route that you use to commute to and from work each day.
• Which school you are going to want your kids to attend or, if you don’t have kids, which school you will feel best about paying taxes to.
• How many bedrooms you’re looking for, what style of kitchen you are interested in and what other features are going to matter to you.

By making sure that you’re thinking about your wants and needs, you’re going to find that it’s a lot easier to find a Fall River home that’s a great fit for everything that you’re looking for. More importantly, the more that you take the time to explore your wants and needs when it comes to Fall River real estate, the easier that it will be for your real estate agent to help you find the right property.