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, […]
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When Rates Dip Below 6%, Sellers Gain Leverage: A Western MA & NW CT View
Mortgage rates have recently dipped below 6%, and most of the conversation is focused on buyers. Lower rates improve affordability. Buyers qualify more easily. Monthly payments soften slightly. But there is another side to this story — and it matters if you are a homeowner thinking about listing. When rates ease, even modestly, more buyers […]
Is it a seller’s market in Westfield, MA real estate?
As a seller, it is important to understand the correlation between key real estate metrics to make informed decisions when listing your property in Westfield, MA. The Months Supply of Inventory is a metric that indicates the balance between supply and demand in the housing market. A lower supply of inventory, such as the current […]
Giving Back in Westfield, MA-What stole my heart
If you know me, then you know I love my community. I have lived in or near Westfield, MA my entire life and I am proud to call it my home. I was raised with the understanding that if you love something, it is your job and responsibility to care for and nurture that thing. […]
Higher Rates and Short Supply: The State of Western Massachusetts Real Estate in 2022
Higher Rates and Short Supply: The State of Western Massachusetts Real Estate in 2022 The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record, with home prices rising nationally by nearly 19% in 2021, driven primarily by low mortgage […]
