If you are looking to sell your Western Massachusetts home and you have pets, then this post is for you. There are steps you should take to prepare your home for the market for the best result. Take a look at this quick video and let me know if you need any help!
Lesley Lambert, Western MA REALTOR with Park Square Realty 413-575-3611
www.westernmahomes.net
My friend and fellow REALTOR, Aimee Tompkins and I have decided to break into the world of podcast creation. We plan to record twice a month. We want to share our real estate knowledge, answer audience questions and give listeners an opportunity to get to know us better.
In this first episode we discuss how we got started in real estate and some of our favorite things about our career. Take a listen and please let us know what you think!
My friend Nicole is something of a badass business woman. In addition to her business, she manages this great podcast "Messy Middle Road Trip".
Funny story: a few days ago my friend and co-worker, Aimee, messaged me with a link to the podcast. I asked her where she saw it and she said "Oh in a magazine". I was floored because I knew that was my friend Nicole's podcast and I had even been a guest on the podcast last year!
So, congratulations to my good friend Nicole and her teammates for getting some major exposure- I hope you get all kinds of new listeners!
Scroll down for the episode that featured my interview.
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Park Square Realty
413-575-3611
Licensed In: Massachusetts
License #: 115441
This 5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Ranch with an attached 2 Car Garage sits on a nice lot in a great area and has so many unique features..The Main Level offers a large open living area which is flooded with natural light, three good sized bedrooms, a full bath and a MBR half bath..Now, onto the Lower Level… If you are a family looking for more room or options, this just might fit your bill.. The lower walk-out level features another kitchen, another open and bright living area, another full bath with a shower and two more good sized bedrooms… This level could be a family suite, a great entertainment space, a home office, a workout space, guest rooms… there are so many options!All of this on a quiet street which is convenient to so many places.
10 Ways to Give Back to Our Local Community This Holiday Season
This year has demonstrated, perhaps more than ever, the importance of our family, friends, neighbors, and community. It truly “takes a village” to keep a community functioning effectively, whether that’s by keeping our waterways clean, feeding the hungry, teaching our kids, or supporting small businesses.
With the holidays right around the corner, December offers the perfect opportunity to give back to the place we call home. You might want to focus your efforts near home, expand to our larger community, or even help support the people closest to you. Whether you’re passionate about a particular cause or just want to get more involved in general, let these 10 ways, both big and small, inspire you to do good in your town.
GIVE BACK NEAR HOME
1. Attract local wildlife. By making your neighborhood more wildlife friendly, you’re helping to create a balanced and healthy ecosystem. Plus, many of the animals you can attract help with pest control and pollination.1
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Take action: While you might not be able to “break ground” until spring, start researching native plants now to design a landscaping plan that provides food, shelter, and water for local wildlife.
2. Clean up our community. Besides beautifying the area, picking up trash keeps it out of our local waterways, which means a cleaner water supply for all of us.
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Take action: Check with your local municipality to learn about environmental clean-up efforts in our community, as well as recycling and composting.
3. Organize or join a neighborhood watch. According to a recent report, neighborhoods with Neighborhood Crime Watch programs experience roughly 16 percent less crime.3 Keeping an eye out for each other instills a sense of safety and security in your neighborhood by increasing surveillance, reducing opportunities, and enhancing information sharing among residents. Even if your neighborhood doesn’t have an official program, you can still share crime information via a neighborhood Facebook group or apps like NextDoor.
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Take action: Some police forces use online mapping tools that provide crime alerts to people in neighborhoods where recent criminal activity occurred.3 Share this information with your neighbors.
HELP OUT LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
4. Boost your civic engagement. Regardless of your politics, you can get more involved as a citizen to make a positive difference in our community.
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Take action: Do you know who our local leaders are, such as our mayor or city councilwoman? Get to know their names, their policies, and their stand on issues that affect our community. Subscribe to their newsletter and follow them on social media.
5. Support local businesses. Our community has been impacted by the pandemic, with many businesses being forced to limit capacity, instill social distancing efforts, and even shutter entirely in some cases. Help keep money in our local economy by shopping local instead of relying on online shopping from national chains.
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Take action: If you’re concerned about shopping in person right now, many of these businesses, though small, offer online shopping, with options for in-store pick-up, curbside delivery, and/or mail options.
6. Donate to local charities. Nonprofits could always use your financial support, so consider making a monetary donation to help them carry out their mission in our community. But if money is tight (or you want to support in other ways), think beyond just donating dollars.
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Take action: Many collection efforts run by charitable organizations and businesses take place during the holidays. Look to see what’s already taking place in our community and choose one or more to give to this season.
CARE FOR YOUR NEIGHBORS
7. Organize a holiday food drive. This year, in particular, people are struggling to pay their bills and put food on the table. The pandemic has caused many businesses to close or reduce their staff size, putting many people out of work.
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Take action: Take advantage of your grocery store coupons and buy-one-get-one offers to inexpensively stock up on nonperishable goods.
8. Adopt a family or an individual. The holidays can be a struggle, especially financially, for some families. They might not be able to buy a Christmas tree or presents for their children. Maybe their holiday meal consists of boxed macaroni and cheese because they can’t afford a turkey and fresh vegetables. You can make a difference by “adopting” a particular family (or even just a child) to help make their holiday special.
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Take action: This works great as a family project. Get the kids in your life involved to help make holiday cards and pick out toys to give to the children in the adopted family.
9. Volunteer. Depending on your schedule and your preferences, you might be able to volunteer in-person or from home, whether it’s a one-time effort or ongoing project. It’s a great way to meet like-minded people in your community as you make a positive impact together for a shared cause.
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Take action: Start with your local community to see where its needs are the greatest. Make a point to help this holiday season, perhaps extending your commitment throughout 2021.
10. Perform random acts of kindness. Don’t think you need to “go big or go home” in your give-back efforts. You can make a big difference one small act at a time.
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Take action: Need more ideas? Visit randomactsofkindness.org for hundreds of inspiring ways to make someone’s day a little brighter.
HOW CAN I HELP YOU?
As a real estate expert in our local community, I am tuned into the unique needs of the place we all call home. Reach out today to discuss more ways to make a positive impact in our community—this holiday season and beyond. And I want to make sure you’re taken care of, too. If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home now or in the near future, let me help you!
Lesley Lambert, Western MA REALTOR with Park Square Realty 413-575-3611
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