info@ThriveRealtors.com
    (508) 641.9323

Shrewsbury MA Real Estate Agency | Live... Grow... Thrive RealtorsShrewsbury MA Real Estate Agency | Live... Grow... Thrive Realtors

Your independent voice for buying and selling real estate in Shrewsbury, Northborough, Boylston, Grafton and Westborough

  • Home
  • For Buyers
    • Featured
    • Browse Properties by Town/City
    • Find Your Dream Home
    • The Home Buying Process
    • Moving Checklist
    • Get Pre-Approved
  • For Sellers
    • Pricing Your Home
    • Preparing your Home for A Showing
    • Sold by Thrive Realtors
  • Communities
    • Boylston
    • Grafton
    • Holden
    • Northborough
    • Shrewsbury
    • Westborough
    • Worcester
  • About Us
    • Agents
    • Google Reviews
    • Zillow Reviews
    • Testimonials
    • In The News
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
  • SOLD by Thrive

Maribeth Lynch Named 2022 Commonwealth Hero

photo of Maribeth Lynch with MA State Representative Hannah Kane with Commonwealth Hero award
Maribeth Lynch with MA State Representative Hannah Kane

Shrewsbury Realtor, Maribeth Lynch Named a 2022 Commonwealth Hero by Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women

Shrewsbury Massachusetts Resident Maribeth Lynch was recently named a 2022 recipient of The Commonwealth Heroes Award by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. This honor celebrates female community leaders nominated by their state legislators, quietly making a difference across the Commonwealth. Commonwealth Heroines are the “unsung heroes,” women who don’t always make the news, but make a big difference in the communities they serve. Ms. Lynch was nominated by Massachusetts State Representative Hannah Kane, who represents Shrewsbury MA where Ms. Lynch is a resident and the owner/broker of Thrive Real Estate Specialists in Shrewsbury. Ms. Lynch has served on many town committees over the years and currently serves as Chair on the Shrewsbury Zoning Board, as well as one of the founders of the Shrewsbury Town Center Association.

“The Commonwealth Heroines are women who don’t make the news, but make the difference. Thousands of women in every community of the state perform unheralded acts on a daily basis that make our homes, neighborhoods, cities, and towns better places to live. Commonwealth Heroines use their time, talent, spirit, and enthusiasm to enrich the lives of others in their community…They are the glue that keeps a community together.
Each year the Commission partners with state legislators to identify women who make outstanding contributions to their organizations and communities.”

Mass.gov

“There are so many of us who quietly work to make our community thrive. I am honored to receive this award and am thankful to Representative Kane for her recognition,” states Ms. Lynch.

About Thrive

Thrive Real Estate Specialists care deeply about the markets where we live and work. We devote expectational care to our home buyers and seller clients, because they are our friends, neighbors, and partners in the communities we serve. We respect the unique needs of each client and serve them with uncompromised integrity.
For more information, please visit https://www.thriverealtors.com or contact broker-owner Maribeth Lynch.

Posted in: Blog, Featured Blog Posts

Moving to the Suburbs

Thrive Realtors Discuss Trend of Moving from the City to the Suburbs

Thrive Realtors Maribeth Lynch, Kay Sears and Mark Azar discuss how the Covid-19 pandemic has had many city dwellers considering a move to the suburbs and why Boston residents are starting to explore buying homes in Central and Metrowest areas of Massachusetts.

More space for less money, excellent quality of life, great shopping and a commuter rail make this a easier decision for many….

Thrive Real Estate Specialists is a real estate firm in Shrewsbury Massachusetts specializing in quality, personalized service with a boutique-style philosophy rather than a “one-size-fits-all” approach to real estate. They represent both Buyers and Sellers of homes for sale in Shrewsbury, Northborough, Grafton, Westborough, Boylston, Holden, Worcester and Central/MetroWest areas of Massachusetts. Thrive was founded by long-time Shrewsbury resident and Realtor, Maribeth McCauley Lynch in 2014. After a successful 15+ year career with a large real estate franchise, Maribeth founded THRIVE Real Estate Specialists with the goal of providing a highly personalized and client centric experience for her clients. Her real estate agency has grown from a “one woman” shop to a team of eight Realtors from Shrewsbury and the surrounding area. She is actively involved in the Shrewsbury community and is proud to represent the Shrewsbury business community.

Read our 5 Star Reviews:
Google: http://bit.ly/ThriveRealEstateReviews
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Maribeth-Lynch/
Realtor.com: http://bit.ly/ThriveRealtorReviews

Contact Information:

Thrive Real Estate Specialists
info@thriverealtors.com
Thrive Real Estate Specialists
26 Maple Avenue
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
508-641-9323
website: https://www.thriverealtors.com
Find us at: https://goo.gl/2kr9Z7

Join us on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShrewsburyRealEstate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maribethlynch/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaribethLynchRE
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-real-estate-specialists
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ThriveRealtors
Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/thrive-real-estate-specialists-shrewsbury

Posted in: Blog, Homes for sale in Grafton MA, Homes for Sale in Northborough MA, Homes for sale in Shrewsbury MA, Homes for sale in West Boylston, Homes for sale in Westborough MA, Market Updates Tagged: moving to the MetroWest suburbs of Massachusetts

Real Estate Market Timing- Is it better to sell your house first before buying another home?

Thrive Realtors Maribeth Lynch, Kay Sears and Mark Azar discuss real estate market timing

Posted in: Blog, Downsizing, Homes for sale in Shrewsbury MA, real estate agents

Thrive Real Estate Q & A: How Covid Has Affected Real Estate in Central MA

Thrive Realtors Maribeth Lynch and Kay Sears Discuss How Covid Has Affected the Real Estate Market in Central MA

Thrive owner/broker Maribeth Lynch and Realtor Kay Sears discuss how Covid-19 has affected the real estate market in Central Massachusetts for the month of April 2020. They answer questions that frequently arise right now, specifically;

1. Cybersecurity as it relates to real estate transactions
2. How home showings are taking place during the Covid pandemic.

Contact us if you have any questions about buying or selling real estate!

 
Stay tuned for more Thrive Q & A Videos…

Posted in: Blog, Homes for sale in Shrewsbury MA, Real Estate Agents Grafton MA, Real Estate Northborough MA, Real Estate West Boylston MA, Realtors Grafton MA, Realtors Shrewsbury MA, selling real estate in Shrewsbury MA

Buying and Selling Real Estate During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Thrive Owner/Broker Maribeth Lynch and Gary Kelley of RE/MAX Executive Realty discuss personal best practices for showing and listing real estate in Massachusetts during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Such uncertain times for so many of us. Real estate professionals have been trying to ascertain whether we are/are not essential workers. The answer is just as unclear. We at Thrive Real Estate believe it is our duty to serve our buyer and seller clients by providing them with updated information as well as offer our time and assistance. We have quite a few sellers who want to sell during this time. We support their decisions and have established a set of criteria under which we work. Here are a few of those guidelines:

1) Most showings are conducted by a Buyers Agent who will be escorting the potential buyer through the house. Our first best practice is to have a conversation with the agents to establish that the buyer is MOTIVATED and PRE APPROVED. During these unprecedented times, the last thing we want our seller to have to endure are “tire kickers”. So all of our showings are taking place with the understanding that the buyer can act to buy the house, can afford the house and has a pre approval letter in hand.

2) We are providing all the tools needed for the safety of anyone who enters the house. This means we have rubber gloves and sanitary wipes available to be used throughout the showing.

3) We are leaving lots of doors ajar so there is no need to manually open the door. It’s really all about using common sense. The “look don’t touch” mentality.

Despite the COVID19 outbreak, our office is BUSY. We are spending time answering questions about the real estate market and helping people plan ahead for their purchases or sales of their homes.

We have conducted virtual walk throughs of homes to help with staging and organizing. Most homes will need a bit of organizing/staging, we find most homes need about 2-4 weeks to be prepared to enter the market. We also need time to get our photographer in and also get any contractors in to complete the finishing touches.

We have quite a few homes under agreement and are working with our attorneys and support staff to ensure these homes have all they need to successfully close. The rules are changing daily with regard to home inspections, mortgage underwriting procedures, smoke detector inspections, appraisals and many other things. We are staying on top of the ever changing market and are happy to share what we know with anyone with questions.

Now is a GREAT time to consider selling or buying. But, you want to hire an experienced firm with local resources to help you be successful. We at Thrive Real Estate Specialists have the time and experience to make your home buying/selling experience pleasant!

Stay safe, stay distant and stay immersed in day-to-day activities that bring your joy and keep you occupied with positive thoughts!

Posted in: Featured Blog Posts, Home Buyers, real estate agents, Realtors Shrewsbury MA, selling real estate in Shrewsbury MA Tagged: buying or selling real estate during Covid-19, Real Estate Agents in Worcester County MA

Thrive Real Estate Owner/Broker on Ask the Manager

Watch Thrive Real Estate Maribeth Lynch on Shrewsbury’s “Ask the Manager”

Posted in: Blog, Homes for sale in Shrewsbury MA, Shrewsbury Real Estate

THRIVE Real Estate Specialists in Shrewsbury Welcomes Shrewsbury Realtor Kay Sears

photo of Shrewsbury MA Real Estate Agent Kay Sears

THRIVE Real Estate Specialists is pleased to announce Shrewsbury resident Kay Sears has joined the Thrive Team of Realtors

Kay Sears comes to Thrive Real Estate Specialists with years of experience helping families buy and sell real estate and many five star reviews from happy clients. Kay started her career as a family and child trauma therapist and teacher. Her experience is instrumental in her role as a Realtor® as her innate ability to read people and contribute a calming presence is indispensable to a professional level of client care.  Kay is passionate about the fast-paced environment and endless education opportunities that the world of real estate offers. Whatever your real estate needs may be, Kay’s organization and calm demeanor will deliver legendary service and results!

“I am thrilled to join Maribeth and her team of real estate agents. Thrive’s approach of providing dedicated, personalized service to their clients aligns perfectly with my passion for providing thoughtful, caring representation to my buyers and sellers, states Ms. Sears. “I feel like Thrive is one big family that supports each other so when our clients hire one of us they get the whole family behind them.”

“Kay was a natural addition to our Thrive team because of her positive attitude, ability to manage the details but not sweat the small stuff and in particular, her commitment to be of service to her clients with honesty and integrity. Kay and I met while doing a few transactions together and we very quickly realized we had mutual admiration and respect for one another. We enjoy and cherish her wonderful ability to laugh while getting her job done! Welcome Kay, we know you are ready to Thrive,” states owner/broker Maribeth Lynch.

To learn more about Kay, visit: https://www.thriverealtors.com/real-estate-agents-shrewsbury-ma/kay-sears/

Posted in: Blog, real estate agents, Realtors Shrewsbury MA Tagged: Shrewsbury Real Estate Agents, Shrewsbury Realtors

Thrive Real Estate Specialists Welcomes Grafton Realtor Ava Fantasia to their Team

Photo of Grafton Ma Real Estate Agent Ava Fantasia. Thrive Real Estate Specialists | 26 Maple Avenue Shrewsbury MA 01545 | https://www.thriverealtors.com/Thrive Real Estate Specialists of Shrewsbury MA is pleased to announce Grafton resident Ava Fantasia will join their team of Realtors.

Ms. Fantasia brings more than 30 years of combined experience in banking, marketing, and real estate to the Thrive team along with her dedication to quality customer service and many connections in Worcester County. Ava’s passion for customer satisfaction is evident in every facet of her clients’ real estate transactions and drives her to produce positive outcomes for all.

“The decision to join Thrive Real Estate was an easy one. Owner Broker Maribeth Lynch’s real estate knowledge, commitment to her clients and integrity shines through.  I knew this was the place I wanted to resume my real estate career,” states Ms. Fantasia.

“Ava approaches her work with the belief that owning real estate is a significant element in a person’s financial success and potential long-term happiness. Her history of facilitating the purchase and sale of single family, multi-family homes and land in Central Massachusetts has resulted in many long-standing client connections,” states Maribeth Lynch.

Ava and her husband Sal purchased their first home in Shrewsbury in 1983. They now live on a small farm in Grafton in a multi-generational household that includes her parents, three thoroughbred horses, and a Jack Russell terrier named Lulu.

To learn more about Ava, or to contact her, visit her Realtor Bio Page.

Posted in: Blog, real estate agents, Real Estate Agents Grafton MA, Realtors Grafton MA, Realtors Shrewsbury MA

Shrewsbury MA Real Estate Market Update December 2018

Real Estate Market Update for Shrewsbury Massachusetts | December 2018

Hi again! I’m Maribeth Lynch from Thrive Real Estate Specialists, with your Shrewsbury market report through the end of December 2018.

We are experiencing a market shift that is undeniable. We have moved from a strong sellers market to a more balanced market favoring buyers. The combination of rising interest rates and higher home prices have worked towards a softening in the market. However, Shrewsbury continues to outperform most other comparable towns both in total units sold and pricing.

Shrewsbury’s market volume in 2018 was slightly behind that of 2017, although prices were up by 5% in 2018

Unit sales were up slightly in December but off 30% from last December.

We also saw a sharp fall off in the list price/sale price ratio which dropped to 94%. It was previously holding steady at 98 to 100%.
These two factors confirm the weakening market that we have been feeling.

Despite these downward trends, our days on market are still low, with an average of 50 days on market in December.

Our inventory of homes tells a similar story-with 82 units on market at the end of 2018—this is up 40% more than the previous two years. If you are a Buyer, this data present a clear message that 2019 will be a great year for you to buy.

Looking at the high and low of the Shrewsbury market in December, a condo sold for $133,000, and a beautiful home sold for $2,750,000!

If you are a buyer—NOW is the time to get serious about your search. If you are a seller, the condition, location and price point of your home will be the factors most impacting the bottom line.

We love working with buyers as well as representing sellers in Shrewsbury—if 2019 is YOUR year to buy or sell, give us a call!

That’s your Thrive Real Estate Market Report for Shrewsbury through December, 2018. Here’s to a great 2019 for all!

 

Recent Market Updates

 

November 2018 Real Estate Market Update for Shrewsbury MA

October 2018 Real Estate Market Update for Shrewsbury MA

September 2018 Real Estate Market Update for Shrewsbury MA

August 2018 Real Estate Market Update for Shrewsbury MA

July 2018 Real Estate Market Update for Shrewsbury MA

Posted in: Blog, Market Updates, Realtors Shrewsbury MA, selling real estate in Shrewsbury MA, Shrewsbury MA, Shrewsbury MA Real Estate, Shrewsbury Real Estate, Shrewsbury Real Estate Agency, Shrewsbury Real Estate Market Updates Tagged: Real Estate Agents Shrewsbury MA, Real Estate Market Shrewsbury MA, Realtors Shrewsbury MA

Shrewsbury Real Estate Market Update- November 2018

Real Estate Market Update for Shrewsbury Massachusetts | November 2018

Hello again! I’m Maribeth Lynch from Thrive Real Estate Specialists, with your Shrewsbury market report through the end of November 2018.

The Shrewsbury market is strong but slowing down after a very strong summer.

Year to date, the total market volume is up 2% over the prior year. That’s a result of slightly fewer home sales with 7% higher average prices this year.

In November there were 31 homes sold in the Shrewsbury market which was the same as the October tally, but short of the 40 homes sold in November last year. This is the fourth consecutive month of year on year unit sales below the prior year.

Average selling prices remain higher than the prior year, but not by enough to offset reduced unit sales. So total market volume has been off compared to the prior year for each of the last four months. Increasing interest rates and the recent pull back in the stock market are obvious factors.

What about inventory? 112 units were on the market as of December 1. The inventory in October through December has been higher than at any time in the past two years. These inventory levels are good news for potential buyers.

How long have these unsold properties been on the market? As it has been through most of this year, the days on market have been running lower than the prior year. December 1 was 83 days on market vs. 113 days one year ago.
And for homes sold in November, the average days on market was 56 which is not bad.

Lets look at the high and low of the Shrewsbury market. Last month we had a home sell at the lower end of the market for $156K, at the high end of the market we saw a home sell for $1.175M. With the higher inventories, it is a great time to be buying.

In summary,
Shrewsbury continues to have a nice real estate market.
Inventory is high enough to offer a great selection, and desirable homes are still moving fast. So it is a great time to buy a home in Shrewsbury.

By now the autumn leaves are gone. We’ve had our first snowfall, and hopefully we’ve enjoyed Thanksgiving with family. Now we can expect more snow and Happy Holidays this month. Come look at some homes before the snow gets too deep.

That’s your Thrive Real Estate Market Report for Shrewsbury through November, 2018. See you in the New Year!

October 2018 Real Estate Market Update for Shrewsbury MA

September 2018 Real Estate Market Update for Shrewsbury MA

August 2018 Real Estate Market Update for Shrewsbury MA

July 2018 Real Estate Market Update for Shrewsbury MA

Posted in: Shrewsbury Real Estate Market Updates Tagged: Buying and selling homes for sale in Shrewsbury MA, Real Estate Market Shrewsbury MA, Real Estate Shrewsbury Massachusetts

Posts navigation

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 9
  • Next Page »
Thrive Realtors, Real Estate, Shrewsbury, MA

eBook cover for 5 Secrets to buying your first home by Thrive Real Estate Specialists of Shrewsbury MA

Get My FREE eBook!

    Testimonials

    Click here to read testimonials for working with Thrive

    Sign up for Monthly Newsletter

    * = required field

    From Our Blog

    • Maribeth Lynch Named 2022 Commonwealth Hero

     

     

    Send A Message

      Contact Info

      Thrive Real Estate Specialists
      Maribeth Lynch
      26 Maple Ave.
      Shrewsbury, MA 01545
      Direct: (508) 641-9323
      info@ThriveRealtors.com

      Thrive Realtors, Real Estate, Shrewsbury, MA
       
       
      © 2022 · Equity Framework
      google review
      Corridor Nine Chamber of Commerce logo

      Featured on ABC News
      Featured on ABC News

      MA Association of Realtors

      Log in|© 2022 • Live Grow Thrive Real Estate
      |Sitemap|Privacy Notice|Accessibility
      • Home
      • For Buyers
        ▼
        • Featured
        • Browse Properties by Town/City
        • Find Your Dream Home
        • The Home Buying Process
        • Moving Checklist
        • Get Pre-Approved
      • For Sellers
        ▼
        • Pricing Your Home
        • Preparing your Home for A Showing
        • Sold by Thrive Realtors
      • Communities
        ▼
        • Boylston
        • Grafton
        • Holden
        • Northborough
        • Shrewsbury
        • Westborough
        • Worcester
      • About Us
        ▼
        • Agents
        • Google Reviews
        • Zillow Reviews
        • Testimonials
        • In The News
      • Blog
      • Contact Us
      • SOLD by Thrive
      • Home
      • For Buyers
        ▼
        • Featured
        • Browse Properties by Town/City
        • Find Your Dream Home
        • The Home Buying Process
        • Moving Checklist
        • Get Pre-Approved
      • For Sellers
        ▼
        • Pricing Your Home
        • Preparing your Home for A Showing
        • Sold by Thrive Realtors
      • Communities
        ▼
        • Boylston
        • Grafton
        • Holden
        • Northborough
        • Shrewsbury
        • Westborough
        • Worcester
      • About Us
        ▼
        • Agents
        • Google Reviews
        • Zillow Reviews
        • Testimonials
        • In The News
      • Blog
      • Contact Us
      • SOLD by Thrive