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Fall Foliage in Western Massachusetts and beyond…

Fall foliage
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On this last official day of summer (which, incidentally is a dreary, rainy day), I am starting to think about my favorite season in Western Massachusetts:  AUTUMN!

I love the crisp air, the fall foliage, the harvest fairs, the outdoor decorations and the temperate weather.

As a real estate agent in Western Massachusetts, I love driving to my appointments this time of year. Yesterday I took a drive through Granville, MA to Tolland, MA on my way to a listing appointment and it really got me in the spirit.  The apple farms were boasting trees laden with juicy fruit and the trees are just starting to change color.  I saw two flocks of wild turkey by the road.  I stopped to grab pictures of the second flock and saw turkeys fly for the first time in my life!  They are not very graceful, as you might suspect.

If you, like me, are getting excited to spend some time enjoying our lovely foliage, there is a fabulous fall foliage map available for Western Massachusetts and beyond.

This fall foliage map will offer you a calendar of suggested peak conditions, show you where foliage is green, almost peak, peak, past peak and offers some great driving routes through the most popular fall foliage areas in Western Massachusetts.

According to that map, October 17th – 23rd is the best time for leaf peeping.

Do you have a favorite place to view the spectacular fall foliage in Western Massachusetts?  Share it in the comments below!

Here is a slideshow of some foliage pictures I have taken around Western Massachusetts:

Lesley Lambert is a REALTOR with Park Square Realty.  Lesley has been in Western MA real estate since 1988 and loves the opportunity to help people with their real estate needs.  If you are thinking of buying a home in Western MA or selling a home in Western Massachusetts, finish your leaf peeping and contact Lesley Lambert.

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Kitchen improvements, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and Short Sales Explained

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
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On the second episode of TREW- The Real Estate Wrapup, my co-host Nick and I discussed kitchen improvements, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and short sales.

Are you curious to know if you should do the “whole she-bang” on a kitchen re-do?  We discuss the options from complete do-over and minor “spiff ups” that might make the biggest difference in the value of your home.

Watch the episode here

Western Massachusetts is the host to Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.  A very worthy family in the Springfield area will be getting a new home thanks to this amazing production.  Nick and I discuss how people might be able to find more information or help.

Watch the episode here

What is a short sale?  How does it work?  The process of deciding that you need to use a short sale to sell your home isn’t an easy decision.  The benefits and potential pit falls of buying a home that is a short sale are things that a home buyer needs to consider.  We share some explanations and offer a road map to getting started as a home seller in a short sale or a home buyer buying a short sale.

Watch the episode here

Have questions you want me to address on future episodes?  You can leave them as a comment or you can click the contact me button and send me an email.

 

 

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Colonial Harvest Day in Downtown Westfield, MA

This post was updated on September 25, 2011

I spent a couple of hours on a lovely Indian Summer day at Westfield’s Colonial Harvest Day, which was a wonderful event!

Upon arriving we were greeted with the sounds of a Drum and Fife band and the scent of the vendor’s food cooking. My family and I greatly enjoyed strolling down Court Street and viewing the crafts and displays. Highlights of our day included: Berkshire Brewery’s specially brewed Harvest Ale, a horse drawn ride, historic costumes and Colonial music, the lovely luncheon and decor at Lydia’s and the real joy of seeing Downtown Westfield bustling with happy residents. Here is a short video I shot:

Westfield MA downtown pub tour
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Please note: COLONIAL HARVEST DAY POSTPONED UNTIL SUNDAY!

Come enjoy the best of autumn in New England at the Colonial Harvest Day in Westfield, MA on Saturday September 24, 2011.

Taking place on the grounds of the Westfield Athenaeum and on Court Street from 10am-4pm, this is a day filled with music, costumes, raffles, crafting, a beer tent and plays!

Be sure to check out the full details by visiting the event page on Westfield on Weekends site.

 

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When Will It Snow in Westfield, MA? Contest!

Snow bunnies of Western Massachusetts
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I am going to host a contest this year to have my readers guess what day they think the first snow will fall in Westfield, MA.

I will qualify “first snowfall” as the first time it lands and coats the ground or “sticks”.  Therefore, flurries that melt right off won’t count.

Participants need to put their guess for the date the first snow will fall in Westfield, MA in the comments below.  You cannot post the same date as someone ahead of you.

The winner will receive a $50 gift card for Ezra’s Mercantile on Elm Street in Westfield.

OK folks, get your guesses logged in!

UPDATE:
Well, no one won because the first snowfall of 2011 in Westfield, MA was on OCTOBER 28th! I was out showing houses in that mess and managed to fall on my face in front of new customers as I slipped while getting out of the car. The third and fourth house we looked at had no power and we all had trouble stopping at the end of a downhill driveway. I went home soaked and sore to hurry up and charge everything and get a fire going before my power went out. Good thing I did, since the power went out about an hour after getting home. Who woulda thunk it?!

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New Restaurant on East Main Street, Westfield, MA

Five Guys Burgers & Fries Westfield, MAIf you are a resident or commuter in Westfield, MA, you have probably noticed the new building going up next to Blockbuster on East Main Street.

There is no signage up advertising what the building is going to be, so I inquired one day at the desk of Expert Fitness (right behind the building). I was told that the building is going to be a Five Guys Burgers & Fries.

Just thought I would share in case you were wondering, too!

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