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Bar chart titled "Total Mortgage Recordings Per Month: August 2025 - October 2025 V.S. August 2026 - October 2026." The chart compares monthly mortgage recordings for August, September, and October across two years. August recordings were similar, declining slightly from about 1,540 in 2025 to about 1,510 in 2026. September recordings also decreased slightly from about 1,470 in 2025 to about 1,440 in 2026. October showed the largest change, falling from about 1,830 recordings in 2025 to about 1,380 in 2026. Overall, mortgage recordings were lower in 2026 than in the corresponding months of 2025, with the most significant decline occurring in October.

Higher Borrowing Costs Shaping Norfolk County Real Estate Activity in October

Norfolk County real estate activity in October reflected many of the same challenges affecting real estate markets across the country, as higher borrowing costs continued to influence purchasing decisions and transaction activity.
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Holiday-themed flyer for the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds' 20th Annual Toy Drive. The flyer features a red-and-black plaid background framed by evergreen branches, ornaments, candy canes, pinecones, and holiday decorations. A teddy bear appears in the lower left corner and a red toy rocket appears in the lower right corner. The flyer announces that donations are being accepted from November 13 through December 8 and lists the drop-off location as the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, 649 High Street, Dedham, during business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact information is provided for additional details.

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Announces 2026 Toys for Tots Drive

Believing that the true spirit of the holidays lies in giving rather than receiving, Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell is once again sponsoring the Registry's annual U.S. Marine Corps...
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Painting of a colonial-era battle, with militia firing muskets across a field toward enemy troops standing in formation near village buildings.

GOOD DEEDS: Honoring Veterans During a Historic Year

As Veterans Day approaches, let us take time to reflect on the service and sacrifice of the men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces.
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Two public-access computer workstations sit on a blue countertop inside an office or records room. Each workstation includes a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. One monitor displays a website interface, while the other shows an image of a building with a sign in front. Behind the computers are rows of filing cabinets or record drawers and shelving units filled with documents. A hallway with doors and overhead lights extends into the background, creating a clean, organized workspace environment.

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Protecting and Preserving Land Records

Protecting and preserving land records is one of the most important responsibilities entrusted to a Registry of Deeds. The Registry has implemented a variety of technologies, preservation initiatives, and business continuity measures...
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Two bar charts comparing Norfolk County real estate trends from July through September in 2025 and 2026. The top chart shows average monthly commercial and residential sale prices. In July, the average sale price decreased from approximately $1.35 million in 2025 to $1.18 million in 2026. In August, the average sale price increased from about $1.0 million in 2025 to $1.18 million in 2026. In September, the average sale price increased from roughly $950,000 in 2025 to $1.1 million in 2026. The bottom chart compares foreclosure deeds and notices of foreclosure recorded during the same months. Foreclosure deeds increased from 6, 4, and 6 in July, August, and September 2025 to 2, 6, and 9 in the corresponding months of 2026. Notices of foreclosure declined from 32 to 26 in July but increased from 26 to 34 in August and from 23 to 35 in September. Overall, sale prices were higher in August and September 2026 than in 2025, while foreclosure-related activity increased during most months of the quarter.

Register O’Donnell Releases Third Quarter 2026 Real Estate Activity Report

Dedham, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell today released the real estate statistics for the third quarter of 2026 (July, August, and September), which reflected a market balancing...
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Register O’Donnell Promotes Consumer Notification Service

Dedham, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell is reminding residents about the Registry's free Consumer Notification Program, a service designed to alert subscribers whenever a document is recorded...
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Flyer for the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Holiday Food Drive, decorated with holly leaves and red berries. The flyer announces a food drive from Thursday, November 12 through Thursday, December 17. Donations may be dropped off at the Registry of Deeds main lobby, 649 High Street, Dedham. The flyer encourages community members to help fight hunger during the holiday season and lists needed items, including canned tuna, vegetables, fruits, meat, soup, oatmeal, cereal, dry or canned pasta, rice, mac and cheese, pasta sauce, dry or canned beans, peanut butter, jelly, cooking oil, personal care items, diapers (sizes 4, 5, and 6), unscented baby wipes, toothbrushes and toothpaste, bar soap, shampoo, and body wash. A note at the bottom states that all food items must have ingredient labels and current expiration dates.

Register O’Donnell Announces 2026 Holiday Food Drive November 12th through December 17th

Register O'Donnell is encouraging residents to support the Annual Registry Food Drive, Nov 12, 2026 through Dec 17, 2026.
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2026 3rd Quarter Good Deeds Update on QATV

A chat about third quarter statistics, scams, available registry services, Information Technology concerns, charitable drives.
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Norfolk County Real Estate Market Remains Stable Despite Ongoing Affordability Challenges

Dedham, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell today released the real estate recording statistics for September 2026, which showed increases in property sales, property values, and overall sales...
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Deed Scams on Norwood News 9-25-26

Norwood Community Media staff producer Kiki Thaxter recently appeared on Norwood News to inform viewers of a recent deed scam advisory issued by the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds.
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Click here to read an article about the closing of the Registry of Deeds Disaster Recovery Office in Dedham, published in December 2024 by The Quincy Sun. Click here to read an article about the lack of an occupancy permit to use the relocated Disaster Recovery Office published in October 2025 by The Dedham Times.

Click here to see: An IT Rebuttal that Aired on Quincy Access Television. Click this link to view: An Extended Registry IT Technology Rebuttal to County Commissioners-December 8, 2021

County Consultant Abrahams - Not an IT Security Expert

Click here to read an article published by the Franklin Observer, informing Norfolk County residents that the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled in favor of the Norfolk Registry of Deeds. Click here to read Judge Cahillane's Decision and Order in the Norfolk Superior Court.

Click here to read an article appearing in State House News entitled “Another County Lawsuit: Register Wins Again.” Click this link to see the Judgment of Judge Leighton of the Norfolk Superior Court.

Click here to watch a five-minute video of the Plymouth County and Norfolk County Registers of Deeds testifying on HB3971. Or click here for Written Testimony and Reasons to Support HB3971 (An Act directing a study on the feasibility of placing registries of deeds for county government that have not been abolished under the oversight of the secretary of the commonwealth).

In honor of Veterans Day, the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds will be closed Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is closed, today, Wednesday, November 11, 2025, in recognition of Veterans Day and of the brave men and women of the Armed Forces past and present.