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How Much Snow Will We Get in Western Massachusetts? Contest!

Snow bunnies of Western Massachusetts
Snow bunnies of Western Massachusetts (Photo credit: LesleyLambert)

 

Alright my Western Massachusetts friends, it seems we are gearing up for another “snow event” on Thursday. 

While I remain skeptical about how serious a storm is until it has actually begun snowing, it is interesting to watch the predictions and speculate on how much snow we may get.

In the spirit of making this next potential “snowpocalypse” a bit interesting, I have decided to run a contest.

 In the comment section below, please leave your guess for how much snow we will receive in Western MA by Friday February 14th at 9am.

I will measure the snow on my back deck in Westfield, MA.  The person that gets closest to my final measurement will receive a Dunkin Donuts gift card.

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 Rules: 

ONLY guesses listed here in the comments will be counted. 

ONLY my measurement for the total that will be used is my measurement

This is for fun, if you can’t have fun don’t play.

OK folks….get guessing!

ps.  if you want to do a little house browsing while you are snowed in, you can search for homes for sale in Western MA here:

Lesley Lambert, Western MA REALTOR with Park Square Realty 413-575-3611

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Top Ten Tuesday – Top Ten Things to do in Western Massachusetts in October

Apples in Granville MA
Apples in Granville MA (Photo credit: LesleyLambert)

October is my favorite month and a fabulous time to enjoy the beauty of Western Massachusetts!

When I am not busy showing houses, getting houses on the market and doing all things Western MA real estate, I love to get outside and enjoy October in Western Massachusetts.

With that in mind today’s TOP TEN TUESDAY list is the Top Ten Things to do in Western Massachusetts in October:

#1- Pumpkin patch picking. Western MA is rich with farms and agriculture and it seems there is a pumpkin patch around every corner this time of year.  Put on your boots and jeans and head to your favorite farm to wander the field and find the perfect pumpkin.

#2- Take a bike ride.  Western MA is home to several awesome rail trails which make for a wonderful time biking, walking or roller blading.  Here in Westfield we have a gorgeous rail trail, the Columbia Greenway.

#3- Corn Mazes.  There are a lot of great corn mazes in Western MA this time of year.  Some are pretty straightforward while others create an entire theme with scavenger hunts included.  My family and I make an annual trip to Mikes Maze in Sunderland, MA.  This year’s theme is “The Dali-rama”.

#4- Seasonal goodies.  Western MA is also home to a lot of great local bakeries.  This time of year you can enjoy pumpkin and apple goodies in every shape and form.  Delicious pies, muffins, cakes, soups, cider, flavored coffees… you name it!  Don’t blame me if you put on weight!

Pumpkin and Gourds
Pumpkin and Gourds (Photo credit: LesleyLambert)

#5- Apple picking.  Another favorite family adventure is apple picking.  There are a lot of great places to visit, but my favorite apple farms are in Granville, MA.  Nothing beats a crisp apple fresh off the tree!

#6- Leaf peeping.  Just a ride down your town’s main street will give you some beautiful autumn foliage, but if you are in the mood for a leaf peeping foliage drive, there are some amazing fall foliage rides in Western MA.  If you can’t get out you can take a virtual foliage tour with MassVacation.

#7- Granville Harvest Fair.  This is the quintessential small town harvest fair.  Craft show, food vendors, building tours….all set in the bucolic Village of Granville, MA.  Held Columbus Day Weekend.

#8- Hiking.  October is my favorite time to hike.  The crisp fall air invites exercise and the foliage views reward the work.  My family and I especially love hiking at Mt. Tom in Holyoke, Noble View in Russell and Sugarloaf in South Deerfield.  This list of ten great hikes in Western MA was published for the summer, but would be even better in the fall!

These next two are definitely more for the kids in your house, not my favorites, but I know the kids in the area love these!

#9- Fright Fest at Six Flags New England.  Turning Halloween into a season instead of just a day.

Fall foliage in Sunderland MA
Fall foliage in Sunderland MA (Photo credit: LesleyLambert)

#10- Hayrides and Haunted hayrides.  I enjoy the former, not so much the latter, but the kids flock to these haunted hayrides.  There are many in the area to enjoy.

I hope this list of Top Ten things to do in Western Massachusetts in October has inspired you to get outside and enjoy the beauty of this great area!


 

If you happen to drive by your dream home on a foliage ride or decide you need to buy a farm to raise pumpkins, be sure to think of me:

Lesley Lambert, WESTERN MA REALTOR with Park Square Realty. 

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Pinterest & Staging Your Home, Spring Real Estate Market, School Zone…TREW Show

Pinterest
Pinterest (Photo credit: LesleyLambert)

On the latest episode of the TREW Show (The Real Estate Wrapup), Nick shares a helpful website that shows what school zone a neighborhood uses. I share my Staging Your Home for Sale board on Pinterest and Nick and I discuss the spring real estate market in Western Massachusetts and beyond.

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Western Massachusetts Real Estate Economic Outlook Improved

Map showing the counties typically considered ...
Map showing the counties typically considered to make up Western Massachusetts (dark green). Worcester County is considered to be either western or central Massachusetts (light green). (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Over the past few weeks the economic outlook for real estate has improved in Western Massachusetts. As a real estate agent in Western Massachusetts for the past 23 years, I have seen a lot of change in the local real estate market. Park Square Realty has noticed a few key elements that will impact the real estate market in Western MA this Spring.

Mortgage rates have been at a lifetime low, but they won’t last forever. Over the past week the rates have been creeping up and it is probably time to ask your lender about a “rate lock” and start seriously hunting for your new home.

Rising interest rates could spur more activity in home sales in Western Massachusetts. As a home buyer this means you want to get out there quickly and get your dream home before the competition grows. If you are a home seller in Western MA then you want to get your house on the market now to try to be there when the buyers show up.

This January and February have been the best two months in winter home sales in the past five years.

Let’s hope these economic indicators are a sign of improvement in Western Massachusetts real estate!

If you are looking to buy a home in Western MA or sell your Western MA home, I will help you make it happen!

 

 
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Search All Homes For Sale
Free List of Foreclosed Homes For Sale
What is your home worth?
Homes Close to Where You Work
Lesley Lambert
Park Square Realty
4135753611
realestate.lesleylambert@gmail.com
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The High and Low in Westfield, MA 2011 Home Sales

If you are a resident of Westfield, MA 01085 you might be curious about the range of sale price for homes. This post will show you the lowest and highest sales prices in Westfield, MA 01085.

The lowest sale in Westfield was a mixed use property, a single family home with a store front for $30,000.

The highest sale in Westfield was a single family in the newer part of Ridgecrest for $514,000.

Are you curious to know the value of your home? Please feel free to get in touch: Lesley Lambert, Park Square Realty. 413-575-3611. I will be happy to provide you with a free, no obligation assessment of your home’s value.