One of my favorite things about living in the Western Massachusetts and Northwest Connecticut area is that some of the best summer evenings are completely free. Throw a lawn chair in the trunk, call a friend, and you can find live music somewhere almost every night of the week. From Downtown Live in Westfield to […]
What Buyers See That Sellers Don’t: A Common Home Selling Challenge in Western Massachusetts
If you’re thinking about selling your home in Westfield, Southwick, or anywhere in Western Massachusetts, there’s something important to understand before your house ever hits the market: You don’t see your home the way buyers do. And that’s completely normal. The longer you’ve lived in a home, the harder it becomes to view it objectively. […]
What Warren Buffett’s Latest Housing Investment Could Mean for Homeowners
When Warren Buffett makes a major investment, people pay attention. Recently, Buffett made another significant bet tied to the housing industry, and most of the discussion has focused on what it means for investors, stock prices, and the broader economy. But that’s not what caught my attention. What caught my attention was a conversation I […]
A Southwick, MA Tradition I Suddenly Noticed
A Southwick Tradition I Suddenly Noticed Southwick, Massachusetts, is my hometown, and on Sunday evening, I found myself noticing one of its most recognizable Memorial Day traditions in a whole new way. Every year around Memorial Day, the center of Southwick, Massachusetts, is transformed by hundreds of American flags. From Tannery Road to the end […]
Western Massachusetts Fireworks Guide 2026 🎆
Every year around this time, somebody asks: “When are the fireworks?” So rather than making everyone hunt through Facebook posts and random websites, here’s a quick guide to some of the fireworks displays happening around Western Massachusetts this summer. Friday, June 26 📍 Blandford — 9:15 p.m. at the Blandford Fair(Rain date: July 10) 📍 […]
