Written by Stewart Lytle Thursday, 08 April 2010 11:17
Newburyport condominiums and detached houses sold at a faster rate during the first three months of this year than they did in the first three months of 2009; and the condo market was considerably stronger.
Read more: Newburyport housing sales pick up in first quarter
Written by Stewart Lytle Monday, 05 April 2010 12:15
A recently renovated Plum Bush Downs home, that included adding a solar shield to the side of the house, will be featured on a national television show, HGTV’s “Bang for the Buck.”
Written by Stewart Lytle Monday, 05 April 2010 11:15
A national television show, HGTV’s “Bang for the Buck,” will feature the renovations to a Plum Bush Downs home that included adding a solar shield to the side of the house. On the show will be homeowner Joselyn McLaughlin and Newburyport architect Andrew Sidford. The show is scheduled to tape this weekend.
Written by Stewart Lytle Friday, 26 March 2010 20:20
Keystone Development, which is converting an old apartment building at 254 High Street into condominiums, has agreed to reduced the number of units from six to five, eliminate two controversial parking places and lower the profile of the renovated building.
Written by Stewart Lytle Friday, 05 March 2010 11:04
Officials from the City of Newburyport and the Town of Salisbury, which are considering adopting the so-called "stretch code" building regulations for homes and commercial buildings, were expecting more opposition Wednesday night from builders, remodelers and others at its workshop.
Read more: Local officials consider more stringent building codes
Written by Stewart Lytle Wednesday, 24 February 2010 10:35
Amesbury – The Amesbury Municipal Council has approved development of the almost 25-acre tract at Bailey’s Pond on the southern side of Interstate 495. In a special municipal meeting on Tuesday night the council unanimously approved the agreement executed last month by Mayor Thatcher Kezer and Fafard Real Estate.
Written by Stewart Lytle Thursday, 18 February 2010 09:38
The federal tax credit appears to have stimulated sales in the Newburyport housing market during January. And top agents, who are seeing increased buyer interest and activity in the local market, are predicting an improved housing market for the spring. Mary Holmes with Century 21, the president of the Greater Newburyport Association of Realtors (GNAR), said her association members are reporting more buyer activity in recent weeks.
Written by Stewart Lytle Wednesday, 27 January 2010 10:54
The City of Newburyport is considering adopting a new, more stringent code for building regulations for new and remodeled homes and commercial buildings. The so-called Stretch Code is designed to save from 20 to 35 percent of the energy consumed by new and remodeled homes and commercial buildings. The new code would add about $8,000 in costs for the typical new home and 1 to 3 percent more for commercial buildings.
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