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Top Ten Reasons Why NOW is a Great Time to Buy a Western MA home!

“Enough with the doom and gloom about homeownership.” says The Wall Street Journal

Ok, we have all been on a crazy roller coaster of a ride with the real estate market over the last few years. It has affected each and every one of us in some way and we sat back and licked our wounds for awhile.
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National media is still on a rant about the market and the negative chatter really does affect the market and consumer confidence. This drives me a bit nutty as it is well agreed that real estate is LOCAL and NATIONAL news often has very little in common with real estate here in Western Massachusetts.

I am glad to see a bit of a backlash from some media against the constant negative talk and wanted to take a moment to to thank The Wall Street Journal for their good news advice to buyers.

From The Wall Street Journal’s article last week, 10 Reasons to Buy a Home, Brett Arends explains why owning a home is a good thing. Here are the ten reasons that Brett gave (follow the link to the full story for his explanations).

1. You can get a good deal.

2. Mortgages are cheap.

3. You’ll save on taxes.

4. It’ll be yours.

5. You’ll get a better home.

6. It offers some inflation protection.

7. It’s risk capital.

8. It’s forced savings.

9. There is a lot to choose from.

10. Sooner or later, the market will clear.

If you agree with The Wall Street Journal (and little ole me) then give me a call and we will begin the hunt to find your next Western Massachusetts home!

photo courtesy of Patty Lagera from flickr

Fall Foliage Map for Western Massachusetts (and beyond!)

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This was brought to my attention by my friend Jaclyn Stevenson today and is a very cool tool for leaf peeping in Western Massachusetts or all of New England.

You can be part of the mapping process, too!

Yankee Magazine has published this page that tracks the foliage and you can check in and see current photos. You can even become a Yankee Foliage Ambassador by reporting the color in your area and adding a photo.

Why Should you hire Lesley Lambert, REALTOR in Westfield, MA?

This is a question that I have asked my past clients to answer for you. The answers, in their words, will tell you more about me and how I work than I could tell.

Today I want to share the story of Joelle and Darius (DJ) Breau. This lovely couple was referred to me by a friend from my years at Southwick High School in Southwick, MA and came to me excited to buy their first home during the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit. Over the course of our i house hunt in Southwick, Westfield and Agawam, I grew very attached to these two with their smart wits and big hearts. We found their new home in Agawam, MA where they are settled in with their adorable new puppy. It is my honor to count them as both clients and friends and I wish them many years of happiness in their new home.

Joelle recently sent this in an email and I want to share it here:

“My husband and I decided to buy a house this year and Lesley Lambert came highly recommended to us. She was wonderful to work with and made the stressful process of acquiring our first home a joy. She is very knowledgeable and talked us through every step, including being there for us during our inspections. I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with her and recommend her highly.

Sincerely,
Joelle Foisey-Breau”

What Joelle might not know (until she reads this post) is that I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to help them with this special time in their lives. Thank you Joelle and DJ!

If you are looking for a Western MA real estate agent to help you find your next home it would be my honor to help.

Lesley Lambert of Park Square Realty in Westfield, MA 01085
413-575-3611

Map Monday: Historic Hill-McKnight Springfield, MA 01109

Welcome to Map Mondays! Each week I will create and highlight a google map featuring homes for sale from different towns or in different niches. Today’s map is for the Buyer who wants a home in historic Hill-McKinght, Springfield MA 01109.

Are you a homebuyer looking for a home in Springfield, MA? This map shows the homes for sale in all price ranges in Springfield, MA 01109. Situated near several colleges, this lovely area of Springfield has large homes for affordable prices.

I have a Victorian home listed for sale in this neighborhood, also. Please visit www.76Florida.com for more details on this lovely and affordable home!

Finding the right home is an important process and I love to help. I host a series of videos on real estate. To see the videos visit my YouTube Channel.

If the search shown above doesn’t fit your needs, I can help you to get the information you need. Please don’t hesitate to ask, I am here to help! You can call me at 413-575-3611 or use the interactive card below to reach me via social networks, email and more!

Alumni of Westfield State University Using Social Media

I was honored to be included in September’s issue of “Focus” Magazine, the alumni publication for Westfield State University.

The article featured alumni who are using social media to further their careers and enhance their business.

It is wonderful to be included in this WSU publication and to have an opportunity to share how I am using social media to help sell homes in Western Massachusetts.

My English degree from Westfield State University helps me with writing and creating my marketing plans. As a real estate agent at Park Square Realty in Westfield MA 01085. I enjoy combining traditional marketing with online and social media marketing to help my clients sell their homes and help buyers to find their next home.

Thank you to my good friends at WSU for including me in this article!