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Sep 13 2013

Life is Just Plummy

Life is Just Plummy.  No, that isn’t a typo.  It is the introduction to an inspirational story shared with me by a client.

I have a client in Westfield whose house is on the market and she her husband are going through a rough time.   Her husband’s health is not good and she has run herself ragged caring for him and their home.

They really need to move closer to Boston and she is very anxious about getting the sale accomplished.  She is an avid gardener and also very spiritual.  She shared with me that in a moment of despair she was in her garden and was asking God if he had forgotten her.  She was frustrated and a bit angry, as she tells it and was imploring Him for answers.

At that moment, she felt a light thud on her shoulder.  She brushed at the object, which proceeded to fall into her blouse and land on her heart.  When she removed the object it turned out to be a heart shaped plum from her plum tree.

heart plum

At that moment she knew that she was heard and not forgotten and she felt an instant sense of gratitude.  She went inside and emailed me this story along with the picture of the plum you see in this post.

As a real estate agent, I am often working with clients in difficult and emotional situations.  It always pulls at my heart, but I remember to stay professional.  I use their emotions to stay motivated and to do that one more thing for them each day.

I know that her home will sell any day now.  I don’t need a heart shaped plum to get that done, but it is certainly a wonderful sign!

If you have a home to sell in Westfield, Southwick, Agawam or anywhere in the Pioneer Valley of Western MA, I would love to interview for the position of your Western MA REALTOR!  Lesley Lambert, Park Square Realty.

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Written by Lesley Lambert · Categorized: Lesley's Life · Tagged: lesley lambert, park square realty, pioneer valley, Westfield

Sep 05 2013

FHA Changes Regulations – May Allow Those Involved with Foreclosure to Become Homeowners Within One Year

Logo of the Federal Housing Administration.
Logo of the Federal Housing Administration. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The FHA recently announced “Back to Work – Extenuating Circumstances” which may allow those who had been involved in a short sale or foreclosure the ability to get an FHA mortgage loan as soon as one year after the event.

WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

In addition to meeting all FHA mortgage criteria, applicants will also have to demonstrate that they experienced an economic event that was the circumstance that caused the reduction in income.  Additionally they will have to participate in specialized housing counseling and be able to demonstrate that their situation has improved and income is steady.

This is good news for people in Western MA who may have been involved in a foreclosure or short sale that was caused by a loss of work, illness, divorce or other severe circumstances.

These changes were spelled out in HUD’s Mortgagee Letter 2013-26 which you can view here.

If you live in Western MA and have been involved in foreclosure or short sale and are interested in becoming a homeowner again, please get in touch!  Lesley Lambert, Park Square Realty, 413-575-3611

 

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Written by Lesley Lambert · Categorized: foreclosure, Home Buying, Short Sale/Foreclosure · Tagged: Federal Housing Administration, FHA, foreclosure, lesley lambert, Mortgage loan, short sale, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Wikipedia

Jun 26 2013

Lesley Lambert, REALTOR with Park Square Realty in Westfield, MA Named one of Banker & Tradesmen’s “Women of FIRE”

Nothing but blue skies
Nothing but blue skies (Photo credit: LesleyLambert)

I am so humbled and excited to share with you that I was named one of 15 recipients of Banker & Tradesmen’s “Women of FIRE” (Finance, Insurance and Real Estate).

From the Banker & Tradesmen webpage:

“Banker & Tradesman has named its 2013 Women of FIRE honorees, an annual award recognizing the key female players in the local FIRE (Finance, Insurance and Real Estate) sector. The third annual Women of FIRE award celebrates the best and the brightest women in the Massachusetts FIRE industry. With the help of Banker & Tradesman readers, a group of judges sorted through dozens of nominations and chose 15 brilliant, innovative leaders to be named this year’s Women of FIRE.

“We searched for the best of the best – those women who are making a difference through innovation, hard work, team-building, philanthropy, mentoring or leadership – and these women demonstrate these exemplary qualities,” said Timothy M. Warren Jr., CEO of The Warren Group, publisher of Banker & Tradesman.”

 

Banker & Tradesmen Women of FIRE (Finance, Insurance & Real Estate) from Lesley Lambert

Special HUGE thank you to my good friend Jaclyn Stevenson of Winstanley for nominating me!

I am very excited to be included in such a prestigious group of women from around the state and look forward to meeting them through this process.

Lesley Lambert, REALTOR, Park Square Realty covering the Pioneer Valley and Western Massachusetts real estate for 24 years!

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Written by Lesley Lambert · Categorized: Lesley's Life · Tagged: awards, lesley lambert

Jun 06 2013

Watch out for ordinary wear and tear on your Western MA home

Coming on the market this week! #Southwick #we...
Coming on the market this week! #Southwick #westernma (Photo credit: LesleyLambert)

Did you know that there are over 144 million homes in the United States and Canada and that the median age is 36 years? 

Odds are if you live in Massachusetts, your home may be much older than that!  When is the last time you performed regular preventative maintenance to your Western MA home?

You should expect some natural deterioration or wear and tear on your property and you will want to budget appropriately so that you can maintain your home and protect the value.  Insurance policies may not cover damage caused by a lack of maintenance, so homeowners should be prepared by understanding the normal lifespan of their home’s components.

The following slides will explain the life expectancy of things like roofs, windows, flooring, plumbing, appliances and decks.  There is also a checklist of preventative maintenance for homeowners to follow.

Prevent costly home repairs to your Western MA home from Lesley Lambert

If you are looking to buy or sell your Western MA home, please give me a call! Lesley Lambert, Park Square Realty 413-575-3611

 

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Written by Lesley Lambert · Categorized: Various · Tagged: lesley lambert, preventative maintenance, Wear and tear

May 17 2013

Lesley Lambert on her favorite park in Westfield, MA : Grandmothers’ Garden

Grandmothers' Garden my fave park in #westfield #westernma http://bit.ly/1093MZj

This week the Abouthomes Girls assignment was to discuss our favorite local park. Westfield, MA is blessed with many beautiful parks and public spaces, but my favorite park is Grandmothers’ Garden on Smith Avenue in Westfield, MA.

I hope you will be able to join us for the garden gala weekend June 14-16, 2013! You can get your tickets here.
Statues at Grandmothers' Garden

Written by Lesley Lambert · Categorized: Abouthom.es Girls, Towns of Western Massachusetts, Westfield · Tagged: garden, grandmothers garden, lesley lambert, ma, park, Westfield

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