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Westfield, MA has a long and diverse history. As one of the largest cities in Massachusetts by land mass, it has experienced a lot of changes over the course of time.
The history involves whips, murders over pure food, the creation of equal higher education, bicycles and parks.
What began as a largely agricultural outcropping for Springfield has matured into a thriving city that has offered much to local and national history.
Known as the Whip City because of the large buggy whip industry that was focused here during the 19th Century, there is still one major supplier of whips housed here.
In the early 20th century, Westfield was at the center of the Pure Food movement, an effort to require stricter standards on the production of food. Louis B. Allyn, a Westfield resident and professor, lived in Westfield until his murder in 1940. Allyn was outspoken and determined to warn people against foods that were harmful to them. He even went up against the Coca Cola company when he tried to warn parents to not let their children drink this beverage, which at the time contained the addictive and harmful drug cocaine. His murder remains the only unsolved murder in Westfield, MA. In 1906, Congress passed the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906.
Another famous Westfield company is the Columbia Bicycle Factory. With a branch located in Westfield since 1896, there has been much innovation and contribution to our area by this company.
Rounding out the wonderful culture and history of Westfield, MA is what is now known as Westfield State University. Founded in 1838 by educator and social reformer Horace Mann who wanted to foster public co-educational college in America without barrier to race, gender and economic class. The journey from there encompassed the names: “Westfield Teachers College”, “Westfield State College” and in 2010 it was dubbed Westfield State University.
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the lovely and historic Grandmothers’ Garden and Stanley Park. Both of these lovely public spaces bring joy and beauty to the residents and visitors of Westfield, MA.
As a REALTOR in Westfield, MA since 1988 and a resident of Westfield since 1987, I take great pride in sharing some of the culture, history and charm of my hometown.
Lesley Lambert, Park Square Realty, Westfield MA 413.575.3611
What a year it has been for the Westfield, MA real estate market! We started off a wee bit slow, then got hectic with the first time home buyer credit. We spent the summer wondering where the buyers were even as interest rates went to all time historic lows and now when it is usually slow for the holidays we are hustling to help buyers get into homes for the New Year! As a real estate agent with Park Square Realty in Westfield, MA I have experienced a lot of difficult markets, but this year really takes the prize.
It can’t be described as a normal year in the real estate market of Western Massachusetts, but Westfield came out with good news at the end of the year.
This report will show you that home values are up in Westfield, in fact they are significantly higher than Agawam, West Springfield and Holyoke. Additionally, distressed home sales and foreclosure filings are down in Westfield. These two factors combined forecast improved conditions for Westfield, MA home owners.
If you would like more information on the Westfield, MA real estate market conditions, a market report for your home or information on buying or selling a home in Westfield, MA 01085, I am here to help!
Lesley Lambert, Park Square Realty, Westfield MA a real estate agent in Westfield, MA since 1988! 413-575-3611 or lesleylambert@parksquarerealty.com
I have lived, worked as a REALTOR and studied at Westfield State University in Westfield, MA since 1988. I like it here for so many reasons, but I realized yesterday that I don’t get many days off to enjoy it as I would like to.
Yesterday serendipity brought me to the “Dickens’ Days” festivities and I immersed myself into the best that my city has to offer.
I started by popping into the craft fair at the YMCA. As soon as I stepped in the door I was greeted by a lifelong friend of mine (and past client), Jeanne, who was selling her beautiful wreaths.
Walking through the fair there were lots of expected wares, but many unusual, as well. Everyone was in a great mood and smiles were a staple. After purchasing some crystal snowman earrings for my daughters I found a table selling locally produced goat cheese. This was the yummiest chevre I have had in a long time and at a super affordable price, too. I will be visiting their farm store for more very soon!
The holiday stroll included many other stops throughout town and I prioritized a couple that I had been wanting to visit for some time. The first was the bead store in town where I bought a few supplies for a project and the second was a wine shop called the Grape Crusher.
Located very close to Park Square Realty in Westfield, MA, I had been meaning to look into this store, but hadn’t had the time. I am very glad I made the time yesterday. Locally owned by a very friendly family, this shop specializes in carrying wines and micro brews that other stores in the area may not have. There was a wine tasting and as I sipped my wine and chatted with the owner I admired their wine gift baskets and noticed they had customized six packs of wine for a super reasonable price. These bags feature six pre-selected wines that normally sell for $10 and up. The bags run between $37 and $50 making them a great deal!
Following this lovely visit I stopped at “My Favorite Things” a consignment/vintage/antique store on Elm Street and then headed to The Tavern to treat myself to lunch.
As I parked for The Tavern I noticed that The First Church had a boutique and I decided to take a peek. After perusing the boutique I sat in on a few songs by a youth choir….wonderful stuff for putting me in a Christmas spirit!
Off to a late lunch at The Tavern where they have a toy train going around their tree above the bar area. I love the atmosphere in the bar, which is the historic post office building and retains most of the original architecture.
Later that evening Morriss and I headed to the Westfield Theater’s version of “A Christmas Carol” which featured our good friends Kelly and Tom Galanis. The production was very well done and Tom and Kelly had wonderful featured roles that they performed winningly.
All in all it was a wonderful day in my beloved Westfield, MA filled with the warmth of the holiday spirit. I am grateful for this day and for allowing myself the freedom to follow the Holiday stroll. The organizers of “Dicken’s Days” should be very proud of the spirit and pride they bring to the residents of Westfield, MA.
As a member of the National Association of REALTORS, I have access to a lot of helpful information on trends, current events and programs for foreclosure prevention and guidance.
Several of these tools are available to the public, as well. If you are investigating your options in a foreclosure situation, please make sure that you are reading reputable information and speaking with reputable people. It is a sad by product of these times that many seedy people and underhanded companies have cropped up offering loan modification and foreclosure assistance. You must take great care before working with any of them as it could potentially cost you a lot of money, money I would safely presume that you do not have to spend in these difficult times.
First and foremost, your trusted area REALTOR who has extensive experience not only in your marketplace but specifically with short sales and foreclosures is to be leaned upon as a trusted resource. It is our commitment to assist those in need of help during these hard times and for many of us, a source of pride that we are able to, in some small way, give people some much needed help, support and guidance through a very stressful time.
Secondly, use the resources that the National Association of REALTORS makes available to you. This information is factual, trustworthy and helpful. Following the guidance in these materials can make all the difference in the world to a home owner in distress.
The Houselogic page, brought to you by NAR, is a wonderful resource full of information. Here you can learn what to do when you can’t continue making payments on your home, how foreclosure will impact your credit score, how you can help others and who can help you.
If you are a home owner in the Greater Westfield and Springfield area of Western Massachusetts, I am here to help. I am ready to put my over two decades of real estate experience with specialties in helping foreclosure and short sale home owners to work for you. Help is only a call away: Lesley Lambert of Park Square Realty in Westfield, MA 01085 413-575-3611.
