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 […]
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Westfield MA Real Estate Market Update (01085) — What Today’s Numbers Mean for Your “Second Act”
Westfield MA Real Estate Market Update (01085) — February 2026 If you bought your home before 2020, there’s a very real chance you’re sitting on more equity than you realize. But this market update isn’t just about numbers.It’s about options — and what those options might look like in this next chapter of life. I […]
Are you wondering if it is still a Seller’s Market in Southwick, MA in 2024?
Attention Southwick Sellers! 🏡 Did you know that there is currently a low 1.48 Months Supply of Inventory in our area? This means now is the perfect time to list your home with me, Lesley Lambert, REALTOR® at Park Square Realty. With a List to Sold Price percentage of 100.8% and a Median Sold Price […]
Hedge Against Inflation With These 3 Real Estate Investment Types
Hedge Against Inflation With These 3 Real Estate Investment Types The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%—the highest it has been since 1982.1 It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend U.S. dollars, inflation impacts you. Economists expect the effects of inflation, like a higher […]
4 Graphs that demonstrate why this is NOT a housing bubble
A recent survey revealed that many consumers believe there’s a housing bubble beginning to form. That feeling is understandable, as year-over-year home price appreciation is still in the double digits. However, this market is very different than it was during the housing crash 15 years ago. Here are four key reasons why today is nothing like the […]
