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Aside from providing the latest details on Taylor Swift’s new album, Twitter and other forms of social media can be extremely useful when it comes to keeping tabs on the latest real estate news. Whether you’re hungry for foreclosures and short sales, information on recent tax credits, or tips on how to stage your home for a sale, these are the 10 best social media sources for real estate search.

Growth spurt... or Goliath?

1. Economix.Blogs.NYTimes.com

With contributors that include esteemed economics professors from MIT, Harvard University, and Princeton, the New York Times Economix blog helps readers understand the real impact of laws and market fluctuations that are relevant to the housing market. Recent blog posts discuss the impact (or lack thereof) of last year’s home buyer tax credit and the lasting effects of kindergarten education on a student’s life.

2. Twitter.com/Agentopolis

The best source for real estate lifestyle articles that aren’t focused on a specific region. Agentopolis combs through a variety of sources, posting about articles such as 10 Best Cities for Working Women with Kids and Hidden Costs of a First Home.

Porter Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts

3. The Cambridge Real Estate Blog

Harvard graduate and Cambridge real estate agent Charles Cherney tells readers what they can expect from the home buying process, how to find their dream home on Day 1, and when they can expect their home to sell in the Cambridge real estate market. Charles also regularly posts in-depth spotlights on Cambridge neighborhoods and properties.

4. Trulia.com/Voices

These message boards are great to browse through for real estate discussions. Post your own question, general or specific, for free advice from experienced real estate agents located in almost every region in the country.

5. YouTube.com

Another great source for real estate video tours. Check out this Cambridge real estate channel for video tours through the latest Cambridge MA listings.

A screenshot of WellcomeMat.com

6. WellcomeMat.com

A real estate video tour website featuring properties listed by 18,000 real estate agents across the US. Particularly useful for luxury properties in metropolitan areas. A good way to establish a connection with an experienced real estate agent.

7. Zillow.com/Advice

Similar concept to the Trulia message boards; another great source for free expert real estate advice.

8. LinkedIn.com

Any real estate agent that’s not on LinkedIn isn’t worth doing business with. Connect with a real estate agent you are interested in working with, read recommendations from clients or colleagues, find out if your agent has any certifications or designations that are important to you.

9. ConsumerBoomer.com

Even though it’s a blog that’s written for Baby Boomers, there’s a wealth of helpful financial information here that’s helpful for any generation. And though it’s not completely dedicated to real estate, articles include Affordable Vacation Homes and How to Get the Best Deal on Mortgages.

10. Twitter.com/EnergizedSeller

For home selling and staging tips, ask Dan Eason. Visit his website for more tips and tricks at EnergizedSeller.com

Did we miss something? Tell us your favorite social media source for real estate!

So you’re thinking about buying a home in Fall River real estate. You surf the net for information on public schools and other city data, plan a Saturday to do some drive-through home shopping, and wonder what else you can do before choosing a Fall River real estate agent. And if you already have one, you’re twiddling your thumbs and wondering what else you can do to accelerate the home-buying process. Here are a few ways you can get to know Fall River or any other city or town.

1. Get the scoop! Topix.com and WickedLocal.com are two websites which collect headlines about specific towns and cities from multiple publications. Local news websites are also great for community information such as local sports, coverage of special town events, and town politics. For Fall River local news, try SouthCoastToday.com and HeraldNews.com.

2. Follow your town on Twitter. Most towns lack the time and resources to maintain a Twitter account (with the exception being the town of Madison, Connecticut at Twitter.com/InsideMadison). However, Twitter is a wealth of insider information that is just too valuable to ignore. So how can you “Follow” a town if it doesn’t have a Twitter account? TweetMeme.com is a great way to follow users who mention a town like Fall River in their Tweets. Simply search the name of the town you’re interested in, and read the latest headlines, thoughts, and musings about that town.

A photo of Fall River from Flickr.com

3. Beauty through the eyes of the beholder. Flickr.com is a great way to get to know the landmarks and secret places of towns and cities. By searching for your town, you can browse thousands of photographs taken by Flickr users. Maybe you’ll stumble across a park you never knew about or a cool piece of public art!

4. Watch a movie. Forget YouTube — Vimeo.com is the best new place on the web for high-quality videos. A search for “Newton MA” will show you videos that zero in on scenes at local Newton parks, Newton politics, and even clips of the Boston Marathon!

Want more insider information on buying a home? Visit the Fall River real estate website for tips on buying and selling real estate, and browse hundreds of homes for sale in Fall River, MA. It’s never too early to start looking.

Waban, One of Newton's 13 Villages

Families looking at Newton real estate are often surprised to find that Newton is not a typical suburb of Boston. True, in the 1800s the area was a commuter suburb for wealthy Boston businessmen. Today, however, most of Newton’s residents work within Newton or its surrounding towns rather than commute to Boston. This contributes to a flourishing local economy, where restaurants, banks, boutiques, and other businesses prosper — along with buyers and sellers of Newton real estate. This vibrant local economy is a pleasant environment for everyone who works and plays in Newton, Massachusetts.

A unique aspect of the Newton economy is that there are 13 villages that make up the town of Newton. Each village center is a hub for shopping, dining, public art installations, and more. NewtonVillages.org is a city-wide coalition dedicated to making Newton’s village centers “better places to walk, bike, eat, shop, work, play, gather and live.” The organization manages such projects as planning festivals and events, adding bike racks, and placing local artists’ work in vacant spaces. The Newton Chamber of Commerce includes over 700 businesses and offers discounted health insurance, direct customer referrals, educational seminars, advertising opportunities and the advantage of networking with other local, established businesses in the area.

The 13 Villages of Newton, MA

Auburndale
Chestnut Hill
Lower Falls
Newton Centre
Newton Corner
Newton Highlands
Newtonville
Nonantum
Oak Hill
Thompsonville
Upper Falls
Waban
West Newton

For more information on Newton real estate and to begin a comprehensive search through hundreds of Newton MLS listings, visit the Newton real estate website today.

If you’re planning on looking at Newton real estate this summer, make sure to check out one of Newton’s farmer’s markets! Fresh fruits and veggies, baked goods, flowers, cheese and other dairy products are just a few items you might see on your visit to one of Newton’s farmer’s markets. Farmer’s market season in Newton begins after July 4th and the market remains open through October. The market takes place every Tuesday and Friday at two different locations in Newton:

Tuesday Location

• Cold Spring Park
  1200 Beacon Street
  Newton, MA 02464
  Open 1:30 PM until 6 PM
  Begins Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Friday Location

• Post 440 Parking Lot
  295 California Street
  Newton, MA 02458
  Open 1:30 PM until 6 PM
  Begins Friday July 9, 2010

Christine Norcross & Partners are the area experts on Newton real estate as well as real estate in Greater Boston, including homes for sale in Wellesley, Weston, Newton, Natick, Brookline, Needham and more. The home buying process shouldn’t be a headache. Put your trust in the hands of Newton real estate agents Christine Norcross & Partners — visit their Newton real estate website today.

As a pioneer in green efforts, it’s no surprise that Cambridge, MA is the site of a private initiative to launch full-scale production of a “clean” fossil fuel substitute. The Boston Globe reported today that Cambridge-based company Joule Unlimited Inc. has acquired $30 million in venture capital to begin production in Cambridge, MA.

Green Collar Jobs in Cambridge

The company hopes to double its workforce within the next year, which is great news for Cambridge home-sellers looking to sell Cambridge real estate. In addition to these jobs, the city of Cambridge recently launched a green jobs initiative where Cambridge residents can receive job training through the Energy Efficiency Technician Apprenticeship Program, beginning this month. Participants will also receive job placement assistance, computer training, vocational ESOL, and math and workforce preparedness training. In the current state of the economy, it’s wonderful to see a city taking the initiative to create jobs for its residents, with the added advantage of contributing to the clean energy industry.

For more information about the city of Cambridge and the most current Cambridge real estate listings, visit the Cambridge Real Estate website.  Charles Cherney is an excellent Cambridge real estate agent who is passionate about providing people with helpful information about his home city. Stop by his website today to browse the Cambridge MLS listings and to contact him for further information.

Fall River real estate offers the best value on homes in terms of lifestyle, culture, and school systems. The City of Fall River, Massachusetts is an excellent place to look if you have a family, or if you plan to start one in the future. Along with keeping up with the latest technology, Fall River schools frequently launch student programs that promote personal growth. A few reasons to check out Fall River real estate are below.

• Verizon SES Fiber networking in 13 of 19 school buildings
• New middle school recently built (Kuss Middle School)
• FredTV, a student-run local TV studio
• Incredible Kid Day at Kuss Middle School

Need guidance on looking for real estate in Fall River? Marguerite Cashman is the go-to agent for Greater Fall River real estate. Visit her Fall River real estate website and browse the Fall River MLS listings, and contact her with any questions.

Cape Ann real estate is a great place to look for arts-centered communities. For decades, home buyers have been drawn to Cape Ann real estate because of its roots in the arts, which partly owes itself to the peninsula’s inspiring scenery. Thirty miles north of Boston, the region of Cape Ann includes the seaside towns and cities of Gloucester, Beverly, Rockport, Lynn, Newburyport, Essex, and Manchester-by-the-Sea. Throughout the year, there are many exciting ways for a family to become involved in the thriving Cape Ann arts scene.

North Shore Arts Association, Gloucester. The NSAA art gallery includes an expansive collection of New England art, and comes with complimentary gorgeous views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Little Art Cinema, Rockport. This little cinema has serious character. The quirky, old-fashioned theater is the perfect place to see an art film.

Grog Restaurant, Newburyport. Beer, burgers, and bands. Don’t miss their Blues Party every Sunday.

Dancing Connections, Beverly. Try something new and take a dancing class with your partner. Latin, ballroom, swing, hip hop, and more.

There’s no better time to explore Cambridge real estate than during Restaurant Week in Boston. From March 14th to 19th and March 21st to 26th, over 200 restaurants in Boston and its surrounding neighborhoods gear up to offer three-course lunches for $20 and three-course dinners for $33. Clear your schedule for the week, book a couple of relaxing nights at The Charles Hotel, and take your taste buds on an exciting adventure in Cambridge!

Chez Henri, Rialto, and Henrietta’s Table are just a few critically praised restaurants in Cambridge that are offering mouth-watering meals for Restaurant Week. Upstairs on the Square is located in Harvard Square and is a fun place to take kids because of its rosy decor. By visiting, you’ll soon find out that getting from place to place in Cambridge is half the fun of living there! If you’re travelling with your family, using the subway is a fun, safe, and easy way to visit landmarks in Cambridge and Boston.

Take a look at the full list of restaurants in Cambridge that are participating in Restaurant Week. For advice on relocating to Cambridge, Charles Cherney is an excellent Cambridge real estate agent who is passionate about providing people with helpful information about his beloved city of residence. Stop by his website today to browse the Cambridge MLS listings and to contact him for further information.

If you’re looking to buy real estate in Cambridge or you’re simply new to the city, there are plenty of ways to get to know the neighborhood. “Explore the Neighborhood” is a great tool on HGTV’s Frontdoor.com that allows users to virtually explore their city. Below is a screenshot of the tool.

By using the menu bar to the right of the map, you can choose what you’d like the map to show you. For example, if you just bought a home on Harvard Street and you’d like to see if there are schools nearby, check off the “Schools” box and the map will show your pinpoints of all schools in Cambridge. Because the map is powered by Google, you can zoom in to view residential street names.

For more detailed information about the Cambridge area, visit CharlesCherney.com. Charles Cherney is a top Cambridge real estate agent who has years of experience assisting buyers and sellers of homes in Cambridge. If you are a student or working professional who is thinking of relocating to Cambridge, take the first step by visiting CharlesCherney.com.

As is the case sometimes, you move into new Boston real estate only to find that you’ve miscalculated the amount of storage space that you needed. All the closets are full and you’ve even started to file off season clothes under the bed. You might even be starting to rethink the whole Boston relocation idea when you finally run out of ideas for where things go, but here you need to take heart. There are people who have been where you are now and they’ve put their heads together to come up with new innovative storage ideas.

Boston Homes Have Adjustable Storage Systems

Some people think that once they’ve organized their home, everything is where it will be for good and that you can’t rethink some of the spaces and reallocate. Those people need to remember that organizing is a work in progress. Your lifestyle will change over the course of the time that you own any particular Boston home and that means that your storage systems should be adjusted accordingly.

One of the problem areas always seems to be the kitchen and that’s where you can get creative. A metal rail along the wall is great when you’ve run out of space and you need to hang cups. With a few hooks strategically placed, you have another area where you can utilize space.

You can’t think of everything when you buy Boston real estate but you can make the necessary adjustments easily when you’ve miscalculated the storage space that you need.