Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

The creator of goodmorninggloucester.org Lover of all things Gloucester and Cape Ann. GMG where we bring you the very best our town has to offer because we love to share all the great news and believe that by promoting others in our community everyone wins.

Zillow Talk, How to use salemdeeds.com and The MarketWATCH From Kenny MacCarthy

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From: Gloucester
25 and it’s starting to feel
a lot like Christmas

Watching real estate data is my job. Zillow has a data base of over 4 million sales. They know how to track trends.

Important to note:

  • Homes close to Starbucks vs Dunkin Donuts have appreciated 5% more over the last 5 years.
  • It’s the “worst house in the best neighborhood” for a reason. Don’t buy it.
  • If you do the math, ARMs are almost always a much better deal than Fixed Rate mortgages.
  • Sometimes renting makes more financial sense than buying. I have a formula if you want it.

Is the time right for you to make a move? It depends. Let me know if you want to talk about it.

Need research help? Watch the video.

Regards,

Kenny

PS: If you want to chat right now, give me a call at 978-758-0983

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and what it takes to market it in this day and age.
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Community Photos 2/15/15

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Alice Erickson submits-

Happy Valentines’ Day from Folly Cove…

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Thanks for all you do DPW, but could you PLEASE clear our road!

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Thank you sign found on light[pole today in Rockport From Nat Johnson

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Hi Joey,

Thought I’d send you these photos of what it’s like near Lanes Cove right now.  Notice the car antenna in the second picture.

Best,

Judy Wright

Sunset Point Road

Lanesville

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Hi Joey–Attached is a photo of my front porch in Gloucester on Feb. 9. The drifting was so high in front of the door that a neighbor had to dig me out! Peggy Dillon

House with snowdrifts 2.9.15

Mayor Romeo Theken: Notice from National Grid

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Good Evening Residents:
FYI from National Grid

The latest weather reports have increased the amount of snow (change from yesterday’s report) as well as the expected winds, especially inland. We can expect to have wind gusts up to 60 mph along the coast and 45/50 mph gusts inland. The temperature is still forecasted to remain very cold which helps keep the snow lighter and dryer.
Based on the revised weather reports National Grid is increasing our work force by adding resources over what was reported yesterday. We will be opening Storm Rooms in Malden and North Andover at 6:00 AM, Sunday, to help manage crew deployment. We will be opening our Municipal Room at 10:00 pm
The Room will remain open, 24/7, until we notify you otherwise.
We feel confident with our current plans for this storm.
We realize that all of our communities have been struggling with snow removal issues and keeping the roads clear and safe. If we encounter a situation where our ability to restore power is hindered by accumulated snow we may need your assistance. We will only reach out to you for help if we don’t have our own resources near by. By working together we can keep our customers & communities safe and minimize potential power outages.
National Grid has re-classified this weather event as Type 3 (see diagram below).
If any outages do occur in your area, it is imperative that they be reported via our Customer Service or Outage Reporting phone numbers (provided below). Please encourage your residents and businesses to report any outages via these phone numbers as well. Every outage phone call that we receive is logged into our outage tracking system and better enables us to pinpoint the location of the issue. The sooner that we can identify the location of the issue, the quicker we can respond.
The Customer Service Line is: 1-800-322-3223
The Outage Reporting Line is: 1-800-465-1212
Mayor Romeo Theken

http://www.goodmorninggloucester.com

Snow Cuts From Karen Pischke

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Here are some fun photos for GMG. I have been seeing these amazing
‘cuts’ in the snow and came across the culprit at Corliss Landing; Rob and
the Bobcat.
How cute are they? The DPW is doing a great job trying to keep up with all
this! With more snow on the way, good to remind people only 36 more days
until spring!
Thanks Joey!

Electricity Saving Update 19- Energy Saving Tips and How To Get Energy Saving Stuff For Free

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In an interview with Energy Advisor Geoff Martin:

What can homeowners do to prep for cold weather?
This shouldn’t come as a surprise, but getting a home energy assessment really does help prepare you for changes in weather. There are almost always things that you can do through the utility programs that will make your home warmer and more comfortable – at a lower cost, too, thanks to available incentives and rebates.

But beyond that, there are a couple things I swear by. I always suggest people check their hot water temperature. Don’t set it above 120 degrees. If your water is any hotter than that, you’re paying more for hot water than you need to. It’s just a little knob on your heater. Carefully lower the dial until your temperature goes down.

Also close your curtains or blinds. It won’t replace an insulation job, but when we use our infrared camera over closed blinds or drawn curtains versus open ones, we do see a reduction in heat loss. Closed heavy window curtains or blinds also make a room more comfortable and slow heat loss.

For those of you who have not taken advantage of the Free Home Energy Assessment that you’re already paying for in the line item “Energy Efficiency Charge” On Your Electric Bill, sign up in this form and you will get a ton of free lightbulbs that use 10 watts of power but replace ones that use 70-100 watts and give great light, also free power strips, and replace old style thermostats with electronically controlled ones as well as water saving green shower heads.

SIGN UP FOR THE FREE STUFF HERE-

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My mom did it and lots of other happy campers like Donna Ardizzoni have too.
Check out your bill for the Energy Efficiency Charge(shown on my mom’s bill in this picture)

That charge is what everyone has to pay regardless if you take advantage of the Free Energy Assesment and Free Energy Efficient Lightbulbs Available To You!
And they’re not the ugly squiggly ones, they look just like the regular lightbulbs they are replacing-

SIGN UP FOR THE FREE STUFF HERE-

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For the entire series to date check out the past entries from the Electricity and Home Efficiency Series Here-

Parts 1,2,3 Here
Electricity Update #4: Free Home Energy Assesment With Kevin From Next Step Living
Electricity Update #5: Video Walkthrough- Energy Efficiency Assesment and Free Stuff At Mom’s House
Electricity Update #6 Energy Saving Ideas
Electricity Savings Alternative Home Energy and Comfort Update #7- Cape Ann Chimney and Hearth
ELECTRICTY AND HOME ENERGY UPDATE #8 NO BRAINER- DONNA AND RICK GET THEIR ENERGY EFFICIENCY ASSESSMENT!
ELECTRICITY, HOME HEATING AND ENERGY UPDATE #9 CAPE ANN CHIMNEY AND HEARTH TESTIMONIAL FROM CAROL CATALDO
Electricity Update #10
Electricity and Home Heating and Comfort Update 11: Cape Ann Chimney and Hearth Part III
The No Brainer Electricity Update #12
Electricity Update #13 Next Step Experience At Lise Breen’s Laneseville Joint

Electricity Conversation Update #14 Paulie Walnuts Gets His Energy Assessment #GloucesterMA

Have You Opened Your Recent Electricity Bill and Seen The Energy Efficiency Charge? Update 15

Electricity Savings Update 16: Solar Opportunities and A Solar Home Evaluation At Brian O’Connor’s

ELECTRICITY UPDATE 18 BRIAN AND DIANE O’CONNOR ARE GOING SOLAR

Come decorate a bowl for the annual Empty Bowl Dinner on Tuesday, February 17

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Hi Joey,

Can you help us get the word out about this fun family activity planned at The Open Door next week? Need something to do on school vacation week? Come decorate a bowl for the annual Empty Bowl Dinner on Tuesday, February 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Open Door (28 Emerson Avenue). We are asking people to lend their talent to paint a bowl that will be glazed and fired and then made available at our main event, the Empty Bowl Dinner. The painting is free, but reservations are required. RSVP volunteer@foodpantry.org so we know you are coming!

Mark your calendar NOW for The Open Door Empty Bowl Dinner on Thursday, May 14, at Cruiseport Gloucester from 4 to 8 p.m. Learn more at http://www.foodpantry.org

—
Julie LaFontaine
Executive Director
The Open Door
“Feeding people. Changing lives.”
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I’ve gone from “We’re all in this together” To #Snangry @ericfisher

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The first couple rounds of ridiculous snow I was all like-

“Yeah,  we’re all in this together,  there’s no sense in complaining because everybody’s dealing with it”

And now I’m just plain #Snangry.
First hearing the term used on Twitter by CBS meteorologist Eric Fisher a couple of days ago,  but now completely filled with #Snanger. 

It’s a real thing for sure.  When you’re completely fed up with the relentless white stuff and can’t get past it,  you’re #Snangry
I wonder if there’s someone I can talk to about it,  because I just can’t get past it.  Perhaps there’s a #Snanger management group that meets in the basement of a local church or something.  IF ANYONE KNOWS OF SUCH A GROUP PLEASE LET ME KNOW.  CAN’T SEEM TO SHAKE THIS ON MY OWN.

The End Of Western Civilization Is Upon Us…

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We need more lawmakers to save us from ourselves.

Montana GOP Legislator Wants to Ban Yoga Pants

Sledding on ice: Fear of lawsuits makes Dubuque latest city to ban winter rite

Sledding and Yoga Pants. What’s next, Apple Pie?

Brunch Valentines Cruise Aboard The Beauport Princess

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@BeauportHotel: Want a unique Valentine’s Day experience? How about a brunch cruise on the Beauport Princess. http://www.nshoremag.com/Calendar/index.php/name/Valentines-Brunch-Cruise/event/8254/ http://twitter.com/BeauportHotel/status/565831239031328768/photo/1
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Community Photos 2/11/15

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Lisa Olson Submits-

Kiara didn’t realize she was as tall as the sign!

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Leslie Heffron submits-

Hi Joey – In case you’re interested in some calm after the storm shots, I’m sending these views of the Pigeon Cove, one of my favorite “go to” spots!

Leslie

2/10/15 Sunset From Anthony Marks

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Joey C #1 Valentine’s Day Gift For A Man Or Woman- UGG Ansley Slippers

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They are a luxury that may seem expensive only until you put them on.  From that point on you will understand completely.  You will be praised for years.  Thank you Cynthia Hill for the suggestion way back when I asked.  They are among my very favorite things along with my Restoration Hardware Robe.  No-brainer City.