Sponsored by and partnered with the Cranberry Country Chamber
This group allows our members who are involved in all aspects of home buying, selling, etc. to network. Presentations are made at each meeting on specific topics to update members on current rules, laws, opportunities. Collaborations can be formed to hold seminars to educate the general public.
We welcome Cranberry Country Chamber members who are involved in ALL aspects of helping homeowners/buyers/sellers. In this group you will find realtors, mortgage brokers/banks, financial planners, real estate attorneys, and all levels of tradespeople.
Meetings held 2nd Tuesday of each month 8:30-9:30 am at Chamber office at 9 Clayton Road, Middleboro. Meetings are coordinated and led by
Lew Corcoran of Better Living Real Estate lewcorcoran@betterlivingre.com
Contact Lew to learn more and get involved, or contact Pam Dziura at pdziura@cranberrycountry.org
Mission Statement Property Transition Partners:
The Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce Property Transition Partners Group is dedicated to empowering community members with the knowledge and resources they need to navigate the process of buying and selling a home. As a collaborative subcommittee of the Chamber, we provide educational seminars and connect individuals with trusted professionals – from REALTORS and financial planners to contractors and legal experts. Our mission is to ensure that every resident is equipped with the tools, guidance, and support necessary to make informed, confident decisions during every stage of property transition.
Our active members are: Lew Corcoran - Better Living Real Estate lewcorcoran@betterlivingre.com Helena Allen - NewFed Mortgaga hallen@newfed.com Fitzroy Black - Jack Conway fblack@jackconway.com Matt Boyle - T.M Ryder Insurance Agency matthew@tmryder.com Charles "Skip" Dennis - The Junkluggers of SE MA & RI charles.dennis@junkluggers.com Christine Fiske - Eastern Bank Mortgage c.fiske@easternbank.com Lynn LiDonni - BHHS Robert Paul Properties llidonni@robertpaul.com Andrew Magnago - PuroClean of New Bedford amagnago@puroclean.com Jared Maxwell - Embrace Home Loans jaredm@embracehomeloans.com Julie Ochs - LAER Realty Partners jochs@laerrealty.com Bryan Parrish - Bryan Parrish Home Inspections bryparrish@icloud.com Michelle Perry - NewFed Mortgage mperry@newfed.com Christopher Ready - All Out Services LLC chris@all-outservices.com Marcel Sorel - Sorel Home Improvement marcel@sorelhomeimprovement.com Topics presented: Matt Boyle: Property Insurance Chris Ready: History of home inspections and introduction based on building and fire codes over time Bryan Parrish: Update on inspection requirements Christine Fiske: Mortgage rate updates Charles "Skip" Dennis: Landfill/Disposal of items in home (See below) Future topics: ● Home improvement projects worth completing before selling ● Home buying seminars ● Empty Nest housing transition ● Getting every dollar of ROI out of your home ● How to handle capital gains while downsizing ● How Environmental Social and Governance is impacting real estate transactions ● Selling a home - what are the steps ● Selling a deceased family member’s home (estate sale) ● Get your estate in order before your family must sell your home ● Rent to buy ● Reverse mortgage ● Home remodeling and working with contractors (be your own or hire a general contractor)
Wnat to learn more or join this group? Contact the chamber office or Lew Corcoran today!
At the July meeting, Skip Dennis presented interesting information for homeowners and those who support them:
Most landfills across the state have closed, and we’re down to just 4 or 5 incinerators – and they too will be closing. Most of our non-hazardous waste gets shipped to Ohio were disposal is just $25/ton. Here in Mass, disposal is $200/ton. Surprisingly we can’t dispose of mattresses or clothing (textiles). Also, things like solar panels are virtually impossible to dispose of. Homeowners can save some money by having small items in a bag, ready to go. For larger items, such as furniture, donate to organizations such as My Brother’s Keeper (though they’re very picky), the Salvation Army, and Goodwill. However, in the end The Junkluggers can provide many ways to save homeowners money and be gentle on environment.