southwick

Apr 03 2012

On Family, Friends, Love and Legacy in Western MA

This weekend was a friend’s 40th birthday party. Her close knit crowd flew her “home” to Southwick, MA and held a surprise party. I was happy to be invited and even happier to attend. Even better yet, my sister came “home” with my nephew for the party, too!

I have shared before that I grew up in Southwick, MA. In retrospect it was a great childhood with wonderful friends and a safe, old fashioned, country surrounding. Even so, I distinctly remember saying several times in my teen years, “Get me out of here. Anywhere but here.”

I now know that that is a totally normal thing for teenagers and that most of us felt the same, regardless of where we grew up. I never went very far, but now I am so glad that I didn’t. Gathering with friends from Southwick makes me so happy. We have connections and understandings of each other because of our experience in a small town that we would never have shared in another place.

Being there with my friend on her special occasion and all of our friends and especially my sister made me so glad that I am still here in Western MA. We may not all still live in Southwick, MA, but we share a history that creates a legacy that cannot be replicated.

Life in a small town like Southwick, MA may not be as glamorous or cosmopolitan as we thought we wanted, but it does foster a lifetime of support and a legacy of love.

You Know You’re From Southwick If… (westernmahomes.net)
The Highest and Lowest Home Sales in Southwick, MA for 2011 (westernmahomes.net)

Apr 02 2012

Southwick, MA 01077 Real Estate Market Statistics April 2012

Southwick, MA has long been a desirable “bedroom” community that is appealing to both those working in the Greater Springfield area, as well as Connecticut, due to it’s southern location.

In the recent market tumult, those who are considering making a move in Southwick, MA will want to know what is going on in the real estate market.

The following information covers the changes in the market such as the median listing price, days on market and more.

If you are a homeowner in Southwick, MA who is considering selling your home, I would be happy to help you discover the proper fair market value. Home buyers who are looking to purchase a home in Southwick, MA, I can help you to find your perfect next home.

Lesley Lambert, Park Square Realty, 413-575-3611 lesleylambert@parksquarerealty.com

The Highest and Lowest Home Sales in Southwick, MA for 2011 (westernmahomes.net)
You Know You’re From Southwick If… (westernmahomes.net)

Mar 19 2012

You Know You’re From Southwick If…

My new favorite Facebook group is “You know you’re from Southwick if…”.

Created by Sharon Killips Alexander last week, the group has blossomed in a speedy fashion and has been entertaining thousands of us who were raised in the town of Southwick, MA.

Here is a small selection of the posts:

“Kimberly Kulik Hutton
if you had to wake up at 4:00AM on Sat. and Sun. to go to work at Mrs Murphy’s Donut Shop”

“Karen Topor
If you walked around the neighborhood and had a special call to all your friends to see if they were out. You knew they could come out and meet up if they called back to you.”

“Sharon Killips Alexander
Just a thought – So grateful that I grew up without advance video games, cell phones and the technology of today. We formed friendships that have lasted almost lifetimes, you used your imagination, got your filthy playing OUTSIDE…I think growing up the way I did formed a more well rounded person.”

“Thomas J Inserra
you know your from southwick if you remember getting chicken at…Jones grocery….”

“Peter Coppa
you know your from southwick if you live away and you say your first job was working on tobacco and you get a puzzled look!!! Shade tobacco????? Barns!!!!”

These are just a small sampling of the amusing posts on this group page. If you are from Southwick, MA, as I am, and want to share in the fun, be sure to visit the You know you’re from Southwick if…Facebook page!

Jan 19 2012

The Highest and Lowest Home Sales in Southwick, MA for 2011

Lowest and Highest home sales in Southwick, MA for the year 2011.

As we move into a new year I enjoy taking a look at what happened in the towns of Western MA where I work as a REALTOR. I especially like finding out what the highest and lowest home sales were in those towns. I guess I am a woman of extremes!

Today I was taking a peek at my hometown, Southwick, MA 01077.

Here is a glimpse of the lowest home sale in Southwick…a bank owned cottage in the Congamond Lake area needing what appears to be total rehabilitation:

At the other end of the spectrum we have a huge custom Colonial on the grounds of The Ranch Golf course:

If you are a homeowner in Southwick wondering what your home is worth or a home buyer considering making Southwick your hometown, please click the link below or give me a call!

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