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The town of Newburyport MA (part of Cape Ann real estate) is becoming one of the trendiest places to live in Massachusetts. Here are a few “in” things:

• Organic food and live food restaurants. Two just opened in Downtown Newburyport.
• Open spaces. This summer,  the Newburyport Redevelopment Authority announced its plan to turn a 3-acre site into a waterfront park with a playground, sculpture park, and performance space.
• Historical sites. Butler’s Toothpick, a 19^th-century navigational marker, got a new look this summer.
• Citizens gearing up to help nonprofits. Pennies for Poverty, 2 Cents 4 Change, the Salvation Army, the Masons and the Rotary Club, the Anna Jaques Hospital Aid Association and the Roof Over Head Collaborative are just a few organizations which Newburyport residents actively participate in.

If you’d like more information about Newburyport real estate or Cape Ann real estate as a whole, visit http://capeannrealestate.com/ where you can find expert advice from Rosemary Quarato, an experienced Cape Ann real estate agent.

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.

Often referred to as the heart of the home, for some families the kitchen is the center of family activity. When the kids come home from school they might have a snack in the kitchen and chat with Mom or Dad about next week’s baseball tournament. As the sky grows darker, Dad or Mom might be found putting something in the oven. It’s important to have a kitchen big enough for your family to comfortably move around in. Modern cabinetry, floor tiling, and counter tops are must-haves for some, while stainless steel appliances are almost always on the wish list.

Here are a few modern kitchens that can be found in Cape Ann real estate.

9 Broadway Avenue, Rockport MA

The kitchen above is part of a 3-bedroom condominium in Rockport, located at 9 Broadway Avenue. An island on the edge defines the kitchen as a separate room and also provides much-needed counter space for food prep and entertaining. Beautiful cabinetry perfectly compliments the hardwood floor, and granite counter tops provide a pretty contrast.

4 Curtis Street, Rockport MA

This kitchen is part of a 2-bedroom home at 4 Curtis Street in Rockport. A flat-top stove matches perfectly with the white cabinets.

75 Dennison Street, Gloucester, MA

Located at 75 Dennison Street in Gloucester, the above kitchen is part of a 3-bedroom home overlooking Goose Cove. Granite countertops and stainless steel appliances will please any foodie in your family. Beautiful cabinet doors compliment the mahogany hardwood floors throughout the home.

For more information on Cape Ann real estate, including Rockport real estate, Gloucester real estate, and Beverly real estate, visit Cape Ann Real Estate on the web and speak to Cape Ann real estate agent Rosemary Quarato. You can find these properties and more within Ms. Quarato’s MLS listings.

Not all classrooms were made equal. The benefit of buying a home in Swansea, MA means that your children will have access to the cutting edge technology that has been installed in every one of the town’s public schools. All schools in Swansea MA, from pre-school to high school, are equipped with SMART Boards, a great interactive teaching tool for teachers and students. SMART Boards are a white board and computer screen rolled into one.

Also new at Joseph Case High School are Senteo wireless remotes, which first popped up onto the classroom technology scene at major universities such as Boston University.

Technology is such an integral part of the learning curriculum in the Swansea, MA school system, that they have an entire department devoted to it. The Swansea Technology Department plans and implements some of the most cutting edge technology initiatives in the nation.

If you’re searching for homes in Fall River or in its surrounding towns, consider the town of Swansea, MA. Take a look at some of the beautiful homes for sale in Swansea MA.

Rockport, MA

Rockport, Massachusetts is a small town of under 10,000 people 40 miles north of Boston. The town is part of the Cape Ann peninsula, which during warmer weather often takes a back seat to tourist-infested areas in Massachusetts like Cape Cod. That doesn’t mean it doesn’t have just as much, if not more to offer.

If you are looking for the ideal place to retire, the town of Rockport might be the perfect spot. Walt Disney Productions listed Rockport, MA as one of the ten most scenic places in the United States — and it even was used as the primary filming location in Sandra Bullock’s recent movie, The Proposal. The town offers miles of coastline, five different beaches, and is close to several wildlife reservations, all perfect spots for walking, fishing, and relaxing. There is a golf club in town, and many more located all along Cape Ann.

Rockport Beach

Visiting grandchildren or children will have no problem finding fun things to do in Rockport. First, there are beach activities like swimming, sunbathing, fishing, and kayaking, with sailing lessons even offered. Even if only the boys like fishing, a fishing charter can be a fun way to take an exciting cruise across the Atlantic Coast. If fishing isn’t your thing, there’s always a whale-watching trip. With Cape Ann being known as the “Oldest Art Colony in Massachusetts,” there is no short stock of art galleries in Rockport and in the surrounding areas. Taking the grandkids to a gallery can be a fun, enriching learning experience. If shopping is more up your alley, the whole family can take a walk along Rockport’s own Bearskin Neck, where there are a ton of fun shops and restaurants.

Bearkskin Neck

If you’re looking for a home in Massachusetts, consider checking out the homes in Rockport that are up for sale.

The more that you are looking into buying a home in the Boston area, the more that you are going to want to explore the different areas. When you start to look for property for sale, you’re going to want to make sure that you are thinking about areas like the Back Bay or the South End, but you’re also going to want to think about looking into Brighton property for sale.

In other words, you’re going to want to be sure that you are looking into property that’s available in a wide variety of areas in town – and you’re going to want to focus on finding an area that feels like home. When you start to look into Brighton property for sale, you’re going to want to take a look at the opportunities that it creates. You’ll be able to know that you’ve got a bit more space. You’ll know that there’s public transportation available and that the schools are slightly less crowded than some of the others in the area.

Most importantly, for those who are looking at Boston real estate who want to stay within a tighter budget, Brighton property for sale is often more affordable – letting you choose a great home and to make fewer sacrifices.