This week, I found myself wandering into the basement looking for something very specific. Not a holiday decoration. Not a tool. Not one of the dozens of boxes labeled “Miscellaneous” that seem to multiply every time I move. I was looking for a VHS tape. The funny part is that I don’t own a VHS […]
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Stoney Hill Condominiums Mid-Year 2026 Market Update
As we reach the midpoint of 2026, I thought it would be helpful to take a closer look at what has actually happened inside Stoney Hill Condominiums, Westfield, MA, so far this year. As both a Stoney Hill resident and the REALTOR® who represented the seller in one of this year’s condo sales, I have […]
A Very Specific Gen X Test
I recently posted a short video with a simple challenge. I sang one line from a song: “Shooting at the walls of heartache…” Then I paused. If you immediately followed it with “bang bang” and involuntary finger guns, congratulations. You’re officially Gen X. Not that you needed my certification. You probably already knew. After all, […]
Five Breweries, One City: Exploring Westfield’s Craft Beer Scene and Beyond
Living on the Massachusetts-Connecticut border, I’ve always appreciated how many local destinations we have within a short drive. Vineyards, farm stands, hiking trails, and small-town downtowns often get most of the attentioman, but one thing surprised me when I stopped to think about it: Little ole Westfield, MA has five breweries. Not five breweries scattered […]
The Granby, Connecticut Sign That Made Me Hit the Brakes
I was on my way to a showing in Granby, Connecticut, recently, when something made me do a double-take. It wasn’t the house itself. What caught my attention was a yard sign that said: THIS HOME WAS HERE IN 1776 Now, I look at houses all day long. It takes a lot to make me […]
