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Mass. December Home Sales Increase After 5 Months Of Year-Over-Year Declines

January 25th, 2011 by BOWES

Posted Jan 25, 2011 – Banker & Tradesmen
By The Warren Group

Single-family home sales in Massachusetts jumped 6.9 percent in December to 3,581, up from 3,350 in December 2009, according to new data from The Warren Group, publisher of Banker & Tradesman. The increase in home sales is a reversal from the previous five months of year-over-year declines.

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Arlington’s housing market holds steady

January 20th, 2011 by BOWES

Posted Jan. 7, 2011 – The Arlington Advocate
By Maria Chutchian/Staff Writer

Home sales in Arlington saw a slight increase over the last year with 514 homes sold in 2010 versus 500 sold in 2009. That’s a 2.8 percent jump, according to figures provided by Bob Bowes, owner of BOWES GMAC Real Estate. The average property value went up by 4.6 percent to $455,000 in 2010, which is up from $435,000 the year before.

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Don’t Eat Alone on Christmas

December 17th, 2010 by BOWES

“No Arlingtonian should eat alone on Christmas Day.” Since 1977, the Bowes family has hosted a free dinner on Christmas day at the Arlington Lodge of Elks. The dinner and transportation are provided, the fun is yours to have and the full turkey dinner with all of the trimmings is masterfully prepared by our Elks volunteers.

It does not matter if you are rich are poor, old or young, a lifelong resident, or new to the town. The only criteria is that you would otherwise be eating alone.

Please join in and remember; “the more the merrier.” Don’t delay, pick-up the phone today and make your reservation. We would love to meet you and get to enjoy your company.

Dinner begins at 12:30 p.m.

Make your reservation by calling Bob Bowes at 781-648-3500.

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Meet Our New Team Member – Carol Kiniry-Curcio!

December 3rd, 2010 by BOWES

It is with great excitement that we welcome Carol Kiniry-Curcio to our team at BOWES Real Estate. A lifelong resident of Arlington, Carol Curcio brings her vast community knowledge and interior design skills to BOWES Real Estate. Carol’s children, Molly and Ben, are currently enrolled in the Arlington Public Schools and Carol’s involvement in school and community events over the years make her a valuable resource to anyone looking to move into the area. Learn more about Carol…

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BOWES Real Estate – Named “Business of the Year for 2010” by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce!

November 11th, 2010 by BOWES

: Bob Bowes receives Arlington 2010 Business of the Year Award

We are so proud to be the 2010 recipient of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce “Business of the Year” award. Since 1945, we have continually reinvented ourselves and continue to invest in the community that has been so good to us. Whether it is the garden island we maintain at the corner of Mass Ave and Appleton St, hosting our 33rd Annual Christmas Dinner for Arlington residents, supporting our schools, the Boys & Girls club, the Patriot’s Day parade, pony rides at Town Day…more events and organizations than we can list in a blog entry! Participating in the Arlington community remains our top priority, and we are honored to be recognized by the Chamber for our community commitment.

We are especially proud of our 99% customer satisfaction rating and grateful for the support of the thousands of satisfied clients we have represented over the past sixty five years.

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