The same old story line held true for Plymouth home sales in October – inventory remained relatively low, and prices were high. But the real headline involves interest rates. Even though the Federal Reserve earlier this month lowered its benchmark rate for the second time this year (that’s the rate banks charge each other for […]
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Posted inReal Estate Sales
Fourteen homes sold for over $1 million in Plymouth last month
Interest rates continue to drop, with a 30-year fixed rate mortgage hovering just above 6 percent, and a 15-year loan averaging about 5.2 percent. It’s unclear how much more they will fall after the Federal Reserve earlier this month cut its benchmark rate by half a percent. The Fed’s cut doesn’t directly translate to mortgage […]
Posted inReal Estate Sales
Take a look at the latest home sale prices in Plymouth
The housing market in Plymouth – as in most of Massachusetts – remains tight, with high prices and low inventory. But there are signs that conditions for prospective buyers are improving – at least slightly. Mortgage rates have already dropped in advance of an all but certain benchmark rate cut coming from the Federal Reserve […]
Posted inCulture
Meet the man who shoots (pictures) of birds
Photographer Bob Warner is a regular contributor to the Plymouth Independent’s “Your Art Here” section. The Plymouth resident’s closeup photographs of birds, in particular, are stunning. Videojournalist Christopher Harting recently spent some time with Warner to find out more about the man and his art. He captures Warner’s story in this short video.
Posted inCulture
Here’s a place for Plymouth artists to show their work
Artists know that getting their work in front of an audience is challenging. There are only so many shows, fewer galleries, and the competition for entry into both is tough. Besides, even though all your friends promised they’ll come to the opening, you just know only a handful will follow through. We can’t solve the […]
Posted inGovernment
Online portal allows residents with disabilities to cast e-ballots in September primary
With the state primary just around the corner of the calendar – it’s on Sept. 3 – the town is urging voters to take advantage of the state’s Accessible Electronic Voting System. It allows voting access for people who can’t physically use a paper ballot because of blindness, vision impairment, mobility or dexterity issues, or […]
Posted inPolice & Fire
Three people burned in deep-fryer mishap at Market Basket
Three people were burned, including one severely, after a deep fryer in the kitchen at the Plymouth Market Basket erupted, spewing hot oil across the room. When Plymouth firefighters arrived at the store at 6:46 Thursday night, they found victims and they also spotted oil on the ceiling and a grease splatter 15 feet away […]
Posted inEducation
Local nonprofit wins $958,000 grant to help children born with opioid exposure
To the Moon and Back, a Plymouth-based nonprofit that supports children born with in utero substance exposure – as well as their families – has been awarded a grant of more than $958,000 grant by the Massachusetts Community Health & Healthy Aging Funds, which is affiliated with the Department of Health. The advocacy group says […]
Posted inReal Estate Sales
Check out what homes sold for in Plymouth last month
Plymouth’s real estate market remains as hot as a summer heat wave, with prices up and inventory – the number of homes for sale – remaining low. That’s good for sellers and for homeowners building equity, but more tough news for people looking to become first-time buyers. Here’s the latest list of local transactions (June) […]
Posted inFrom the Editor
PI editor Mark Pothier on the ‘Media Minute’ podcast
Host Elizabeth Yekhtikian chats with Plymouth Independent editor Mark Pothier about crafting a sharp story pitch, how a lack of local news erodes democracy, and more.