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Take a Virtual Walk Downtown Westfield, MA

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Westfield First (Photo credit: LesleyLambert)

Downtown Westfield, MA is up and coming and I am thrilled to be able to work there and support the exciting new businesses that are popping up.

The construction is wrapping up, new businesses are setting up shop and it is Spring…come take a walk through Downtown Westfield, MA! Can’t get here in person? Here is a virtual walk…

 

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Western Massachusetts Real Estate Economic Outlook Improved

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Map showing the counties typically considered to make up Western Massachusetts (dark green). Worcester County is considered to be either western or central Massachusetts (light green). (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Over the past few weeks the economic outlook for real estate has improved in Western Massachusetts. As a real estate agent in Western Massachusetts for the past 23 years, I have seen a lot of change in the local real estate market. Park Square Realty has noticed a few key elements that will impact the real estate market in Western MA this Spring.

Mortgage rates have been at a lifetime low, but they won’t last forever. Over the past week the rates have been creeping up and it is probably time to ask your lender about a “rate lock” and start seriously hunting for your new home.

Rising interest rates could spur more activity in home sales in Western Massachusetts. As a home buyer this means you want to get out there quickly and get your dream home before the competition grows. If you are a home seller in Western MA then you want to get your house on the market now to try to be there when the buyers show up.

This January and February have been the best two months in winter home sales in the past five years.

Let’s hope these economic indicators are a sign of improvement in Western Massachusetts real estate!

If you are looking to buy a home in Western MA or sell your Western MA home, I will help you make it happen!

 

 
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Search All Homes For Sale
Free List of Foreclosed Homes For Sale
What is your home worth?
Homes Close to Where You Work
Lesley Lambert
Park Square Realty
4135753611
realestate.lesleylambert@gmail.com
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Real Estate in Western MA is up by almost 200% according to Park Square Realty

If you are wondering if now is a good time to sell your Western Massachusetts home, these statistics might be helpful:

Showings on Park Square Listings and Pending Sales of Park Square Listings.

First 80 days of 2011 compared to the First 80 days of 2012..

January 2011 to March 20th 2011: 264 Showings 31 Pendings (PKSQ Listings)

January 2012 to March 20th 2012: 540 Showings 58 Pendings (PKSQ Listings)
These are amazing statistics….

Showings on our listings have more than doubled from last year = (204.5%)

Pending sales of our listings have almost doubled from last year = (187.1%)

Activity at Park Square has basically doubled during the first 80 days of 2012..

You Know You’re From Southwick If…

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My new favorite Facebook group is “You know you’re from Southwick if…”.

Created by Sharon Killips Alexander last week, the group has blossomed in a speedy fashion and has been entertaining thousands of us who were raised in the town of Southwick, MA.

Here is a small selection of the posts:

“Kimberly Kulik Hutton
if you had to wake up at 4:00AM on Sat. and Sun. to go to work at Mrs Murphy’s Donut Shop”

“Karen Topor
If you walked around the neighborhood and had a special call to all your friends to see if they were out. You knew they could come out and meet up if they called back to you.”

“Sharon Killips Alexander
Just a thought – So grateful that I grew up without advance video games, cell phones and the technology of today. We formed friendships that have lasted almost lifetimes, you used your imagination, got your filthy playing OUTSIDE…I think growing up the way I did formed a more well rounded person.”

“Thomas J Inserra
you know your from southwick if you remember getting chicken at…Jones grocery….”

“Thomas J Inserra
you know your from southwick if you remember getting chicken at…Jones grocery….”

“Peter Coppa
you know your from southwick if you live away and you say your first job was working on tobacco and you get a puzzled look!!! Shade tobacco????? Barns!!!!”

These are just a small sampling of the amusing posts on this group page. If you are from Southwick, MA, as I am, and want to share in the fun, be sure to visit the You know you’re from Southwick if…Facebook page!

REALTORS are Re-Tree”ing” Western MA after Tornado

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Did you lose a tree due to the damage from the tornado in Western MA last year? If so, I can nominate you to receive a replacement at NO CHARGE, including the planting!

The REALTOR ASSOCIATION OF PIONEER VALLEY Charitable Fund has committed to planting approximately 150 trees in the tornado stricken area between now and the end of spring. Any REALTOR or Affiliate member may nominate any homeowner to potentially receive a tree.

If you lost a tree and would like me to nominate you to be the recipient of a large, medium or small tree, please either call me: Lesley Lambert 413-575-3611 or email: lesleylambert@parksquarerealty.com.

DEADLINE MARCH 23, 2012

I will get in touch and help you submit a request.