Lesley Lambert

Mar 27 2014

Search for Homes for Sale in Westfield, MA 01085

Are you looking for a new home in Westfield, MA 01085?

Find homes for sale in Westfield using this home search.

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If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Westfield, MA I would love to help you.

Lesley Lambert, Westfield REALTOR with Park Square Realty 413-575-3611

Mar 26 2014

Still Working on Your 2013 Tax Returns? Here Are Some Last Minute Real Estate Tax Tips

Tax time is a chore for everyone and if you are like me, sometimes you wait until the end of the time period to get those tax returns filed.

Owning a home in Western MA can really change how you file and what deductions you can take on your taxes.

The following articles will offer you some good advice on getting your PMI deduction, avoiding mistakes that homeowners make and much more.

What You Should Know About Your Home and Your 2013 Taxes

It’s the last year for three sweet home tax benefits, but the first for a way simpler home office deduction. Read
How to Get Your PMI Deduction

Deducting PMI premiums can save you hundreds of dollars. Here’s what you need to know to get the deduction. Read
9 Easy Mistakes Homeowners Make on Their Taxes

Don’t rouse the IRS or pay more taxes than necessary — know the score on each home tax deduction and credit. Read
6 Home Deduction Traps and How to Avoid Them

Get an “A” on your Schedule A form: Dodge these tax deduction pitfalls to save time, money, and an IRS investigation. Read
How to Claim Your Energy Tax Credits

Energy tax credits on select improvements available through the end of tax year 2013. Read

Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this.

Mar 25 2014

Planning a Remodel and Wonder What the Eventual Value to Your Western MA Home Will Be? 2014 Cost vs. Value Remodeling Report for Springfield, MA Area

Whether you plan to sell your home in the near future or have no plans, it is wise to know how the investment of a home improvement or renovation may impact your Western MA home value.

Not all home improvements are created equal and you should enter your renovation investment with some understanding of the resulting home value.

You might be surprised to learn that replacing your entry door with a steel door has a huge rate of return. According to the Cost. vs. Value Report a steel door replacement could give you a 104% return!

A minor kitchen remodel could gain you 90% and a wood deck upgrade or addition could bring back over 77% of the investment made.

To read more and discover what your home improvement plans might bring in resale improvement take a look at the Cost vs. Value Remodeling Report for Springfield, MA.

2014 Cost vs. Value Remodeling Report, Springfield, MA area from Lesley Lambert

If you are considering selling your Western MA home, I would love to meet with you.
Lesley Lambert, Western MA REALTOR with Park Square Realty 413-575-3611

Mar 25 2014

Checklist Guide to Prepare Your Western MA Home for Sale

Whether the weather is cooperating or not, Spring is here and with that season of renewal comes thoughts of making a move in Western MA or beyond.

It can take several weeks or more to prep your Western MA home for sale, so you need to get a jump on the checklist if you are going to be ready to hit the market this Spring.

We are actually experiencing a shortage of homes for sale in Western MA so if you are considering making a move, you should get in touch with me right away to get the ball rolling! Getting on the market ahead of the crowd means less competition for you!

According to Laura Gaskill on Houzz your order of operations is this:

First steps:

Interview and choose a real estate agent.
Assess your property — not just the value but also what could be done to the interior or exterior to appeal to more buyers.
Decide what work you are going to do yourself and what you would like a pro to do.
Hire a home stager. Your stager will have important input on what repairs and changes will be most worth your time and money, and which ones to skip.
Hire additional pros as needed, starting with a landscaper. Remember, the landscape needs time to fill in.

Your first step in getting your Western MA home ready to sell should be to get in touch with me. I will make a no obligation visit to your home to discuss what changes and improvements can be made to get the most out of your sale. Often these are simple and not very expensive improvements, but they can take some time, so we should meet before you think you are going to go on the market.

To get started on selling your Western MA home, get in touch with me:

Lesley Lambert, Western MA REALTOR with Park Square Realty 413-575-3611

For more tips from the Houzz article, see below.

Help for Selling Your Home Faster — and Maybe for More

Kitchen ideas, bathroom ideas, and more ∨Before starting a bathroom remodel, search for bathroom ideas and interesting products, including a one-of-a-kind bath, vanity and bath sink.
As you get ready to host an event, be sure you have enough dining benches and dishes for dinner guests, as well as enough bakeware and kitchen knives sets for food preparation.

Mar 20 2014

Enter Your Email to Win Monthly Raffle Prizes from Lesley Lambert, Western MA REALTOR

Many of you have been very instrumental in my business and it is my honor to have worked with you to help you with your Western MA real estate needs.

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Each month I will draw a name from my email list and that lucky person will receive a gift card to a variety of local establishments. There is no catch, you just have to be on my email list and you will have the chance to receive this thank you gift.

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