Restaurants in Salem MA

Salem MA Restaurants

Restaurants In Salem MA The historic and famous Essex County city of Salem MA is invariably recognized by tourists for the 17th century witch trials that plagued the town and left an enduring creepy legacy. Don’t let this brief and bizarre chapter in one of the USA's oldest cities deter you … [Read more...]

Peabody Essex Museum in Salem

I found this article posted by Carolyn McDowall of The Culture Concept Circle 2010 – 2012 and thought she did an excellent job highlighting one of Salem's local treasures. Enjoy! Peabody Essex Museum in Salem The Emperor Qianlong in his study (Before 1767) Artist: attributed to the Jesuit … [Read more...]

Manchester By The Sea Homes Sold January 2012

Manchester By The Sea Homes Sold January 2012 In my 22 years here in MA I have never seen a milder, warmer winter than this one and that’s had a very positive effect on eastern MA home sales. In keeping with a trend I observed steadily through 2011, the entry level home market has slowed... … [Read more...]

Beverly MA Montessori at Stoneridge CMS

Those parents among you with elementary & middle school aged kids throughout the North Shore may be considering local school options and enrollment. A great option is the Beverly MA Montessori at Stoneridge CMS. Stoneridge Montessori, Beverly MA Just a short drive from Salem, Danvers, … [Read more...]

Beverly earns a B grade in school survey

The Salem News (www.salemnews.com) recently posted the following article about the Beverly Public Schools, very informative! Beverly earns a B grade in school survey BEVERLY — The Beverly Public Schools deserve a B grade for the quality of education they provide, according to the results of … [Read more...]

Outdoor Recreation in Salem MA – Forest River Park

WATCH MY VIDEO BLOG There is no shortage of free Outdoor Recreation in Salem MA, a beautiful seaside town with historic charm and  plenty to keep you busy. Salem is a city unto itself with all the restaurants, nightlife parks and other attractions to prove it. Forest River Park in Salem MA Ocean … [Read more...]

Déjà Vu All Over Again

Over the past few years, lenders, homebuyers, Realtors and refinance borrowers have become increasingly frustrated with the constant and quiet tightening of qualifying criteria for a home mortgage. Loans that were routinely approved a few short years or even months ago are now being denied or put … [Read more...]

MassHousing innovation adds value and lowers cost for MI

Mortgage insurance (also known as private mortgage insurance or "PMI") has long been one of the bugaboos of buying a home with a downpayment of less than 20%. The insurance serves as additional collateral representing the difference between a 20% downpayment and your actual downpayment. You need it … [Read more...]

MGIC Obtain Waivers

Losses mounted at MGIC Investment Corp., though at a slower pace. The mortgage insurance company said that regulators have approved waivers to its risk-to-capital ratio.The fourth-quarter loss was down 28 percent from the third-quarter loss at the Milwaukee-based entity.MGIC said it has obtained … [Read more...]

MGIC Obtain Waivers

Losses mounted at MGIC Investment Corp., though at a slower pace. The mortgage insurance company said that regulators have approved waivers to its risk-to-capital ratio.The fourth-quarter loss was down 28 percent from the third-quarter loss at the Milwaukee-based entity.MGIC said it has obtained … [Read more...]