April 2025 Newsletter

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April is a season of fresh starts and new opportunities. Whether you're buying, selling, or just dreaming, it's the perfect time to make a move. Is your next home waiting for you?

Accessory Dwelling Units Officially Allowed Statewide – A new Massachusetts law now allows ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) statewide, making it easier for homeowners to add in-law suites or rental spaces.

How to Get an ADU Approved and Built in Massachusetts – If you're considering adding an ADU, this guide breaks down the approval process, zoning requirements, and what you need to get started.

Newburyport Short-Term Rental Guide – Thinking of listing your home or investment property on Airbnb? This guide outlines the rules and regulations for short-term rentals in Newburyport.

Newburyport Short-Term Rental Licensing Information – If you're planning to rent out a property, this page provides details on licensing, applications, and compliance requirements.

Single-family market statistics: 7 sold, $949,900 median list price, 54 days to offer, and $900,000 median sale.

Condominium statistics: 7 listings sold, $599,900 median list price, 6 days to offer, and $625,000 median sale price.

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How to Win with a Mortgage-Based Offer in a Hot Market: Pre-Qualification Options You Need to Know About

Call The Cronin Team for our best lender recommendations!

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What We’re Looking Forward To

Cider Hill Farms

We’re eagerly anticipating the opening day of Cider Hill Farm for the 2025 season! It’s always such a fun and memorable time, and we can’t wait to check out the event calendar for all the exciting activities they have planned.

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What's New

Rosita's Cocina, Newburyport

Rosita's Cocina is a place where you can enjoy authentic Mexican food, learn new cooking skills, and have your event catered, all under one roof! Moreover, their DIY food kits will make your culinary time a thrilling and enjoyable endeavor.

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What's Coming Soon

LaRosas, Newburyport

A new era of Italian dining is coming to Market Square as LaRosa’s of Newburyport is set to open its doors in May 2025.

Learn More⟶

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If you or anyone you know is looking for a new home in 2025, give them a heads up & give us a call.

Want to join our list? Call us for the most accurate current market analysis!

Hampton Falls (15 Prescott Lane):

Expanded Cape | 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 4,300 sq ft | $1,275,000

Detached 2-Car Garage | 2.3 Acres | Gorgeous Setting

Coming to Market: April | Call Sharon

Newburyport (South End):

Townhome | 3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 4-Car Parking

Beautifully Updated | New Kitchen | Large, Professionally Landscaped, Fenced-in Yard with 2 Seating Areas & Enclosed Outdoor Shower

Coming to Market: Early Spring | Call Shevaun

Salisbury (Beach Rd / Corner Lot):

New Construction | 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 2-Car Garage | $879,900

Versatile Floor Plan with 2 Primary Suites (One on the 1st Level & One on the 2nd Level) | Full Basement for Storage/Additional Living Space

Coming to Market: Spring | Call Shevaun

Two-story gray shingle-sided house behind a wooden fence, with patches of snow along the street.

166 Water Street, Unit 166

Newburyport | $825,000

White shingle-sided house at a snowy street corner beside a Bromfield Street sign.

164 Water Street, Unit 166

Newburyport | $825,000

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Gray split-level house with a large evergreen tree in front and a raised screened porch.

14 Bridge Street

West Newbury | Represented Seller

Beige attached home with a red front door, bay windows, and a stone retaining wall.

11 Lanes End, Unit 9

Ipswich | $726,000

Beige two-story house with black shutters and a white picket fence

76 North Street*

Georgetown | $999,000

White house with two dormers, an attached garage, and a mailbox by the driveway.

655 E Broadway

Haverhill | $715,000

Red-brick building with white-trimmed windows, landscaped lawn, and patio seating.

151 High Street, U:2B

Newburyport | $1,475,000

Attached beige townhouses with green garage doors and landscaped shrubs along the driveway.

6A Partridge Lane, U:65

Salisbury | $500,000

White two-story home with front gables, a pale blue door, flower beds, and a broad lawn.

64 Bridge Street

W. Newbury | $1,185,000

Modern apartment building with balconies, stone accents, and a landscaped courtyard walkway.

130 University Avenue, U:1306*

Westwood | $810,000

Two attached homes with stone lower facades, blue entry doors, and white garage doors.

11 Hines Way, Unit 11*

Newburyport | $875,000

White residential building with broad windows and a shaded, landscaped lawn.

33 Pine Meadows Drive*

Exeter, NH | $345,000

Multi-story residential building with a red brick base, mansard roof, and landscaped grounds.

350 Greene Street*

North Andover | $410,000

Two-story light-colored house with a blue-green metal roof, porch, and broad lawn.

15 Marcoux Road

Newton, NH | $510,000

Aerial view of coastal homes with the ocean visible beyond them.

192 North Boulevard*

Newburyport | $1,500,000

Red-brick corner building with storefront windows and upper-floor apartments.

1 Elbow Lane, Unit B, Newburyport | $575,000

Dark-sided house with a steep metal roof, skylights, and a raised deck among leafy trees.

9 Swetts Hill

Amesbury | $1,175,000

White two-story house beside a long garage building, with a large leafless tree in the yard.

38 North Main Street Newton, NH | $515,000

Two-story red-brick building with a central entrance, paved walkway, and leafless trees.

15 Myles Standish, Unit 6, Bradford | $270,000

White single-story house with orange porch chairs and patchy snow across the lawn.

10 Carleton Drive Newburyport | $978,000

Beige clapboard house with white trim, a fenced side entrance, and shrubs along the sidewalk.

25 Oakland Street, U:25

Newburyport | $500,000

Single-story house with white siding, a red-brick side wall, and a small front porch.

7 Russell Terrace

Newburyport | $530,000

Modern brown wood-sided home with a raised deck and ramp among leafy trees.

25 Kearsarge Woods Lane U:25

Conway, NH | $547,500

Two-story gray clapboard building with dark shutters, flower boxes, and a central entrance.

35 Prospect Street, U:35 Newburyport | $543,000

Represented Buyer*

Better information means better decisions.

Transparency Matters

What’s really at stake when a listing stays off-market? In her latest article, our CEO Colleen Barry explains why the MLS remains the most powerful tool for maximizing property exposure, securing top dollar, and protecting fair access for all.

Discover why keeping your listing private could come at a higher cost than you think. For more data and information on how private listings may hurt sellers, view the full article at the link below.