A Southwick Tradition I Suddenly Noticed Southwick, Massachusetts, is my hometown, and on Sunday evening, I found myself noticing one of its most recognizable Memorial Day traditions in a whole new way. Every year around Memorial Day, the center of Southwick, Massachusetts, is transformed by hundreds of American flags. From Tannery Road to the end […]
Towns of Western Massachusetts
Stoney Hill Condominiums, Westfield, MA Market Update (Past 18 Months)
Over the past 18 months in Stoney Hill Condos in Westfield, MA, there have been 7 closed sales, with an average sale price of $326,500 and an average list price of $319,214. The average price per square foot came in around $206, with homes averaging about 35 days on market and going under agreement in […]
Living in Stoney Hill Condominiums in Westfield, MA: What It’s Really Like
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live in Stoney Hill Condominiums in Westfield, Massachusetts, I thought I’d give you a real answer — not just listing details. I actually live here. I moved to Stoney Hill back in 2008, and over the years I’ve also helped multiple buyers and sellers within the community. […]
Western Massachusetts Doesn’t Rush Spring
Western Massachusetts doesn’t flip from winter to spring. It sort of negotiates its way there. You’ll still see snowbanks piled up in the corners of parking lots, gray and stubborn, like they’re not quite ready to let go. And right next to them — if you’re paying attention — you’ll see the first shoots pushing […]
What It’s Really Like to Live in Western Massachusetts (It’s Not What You Think)
People ask me all the time what it’s like to live in Western Massachusetts, and I’ve noticed that I never start by talking about the houses. After more than thirty-five years in real estate here—and having grown up here myself—I’ve learned that what makes this area special has very little to do with square footage, […]

