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 […]
Westfield Massachusetts
Exploring Westfield, MA Black Squirrels!
🌳✨ Exploring Westfield’s Black Squirrels! 🐿️ Hey Westfield, I’m thrilled to share a video that takes you on a journey into the enchanting world of our beloved black squirrels, the true darlings of our city! In this very short video, I will share a quick history of how these unique creatures came to Westfield, MA. […]
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 […]
A Return to ‘Normal’? The State of Real Estate in 2022 | Western Massachusetts
A Return to ‘Normal’? The State of Real Estate in 2022 | Western Massachusetts Last year was one for the real estate history books. The pandemic helped usher in a buying frenzy that caused home prices to soar nationwide by a record 19.9% between August 2020 and August 2021.1 However, there were signs in the […]
The Real Estate Ladies of Western MA | Sellers What Happens After The Offer Is Accepted?
In this video Aimee and I discuss what happens after a Western MA seller accepts an offer. We give the step by step with advice and timelines to help you better navigate your home sale. Often, getting a buyer isn’t the hard part of the transaction: it is keeping the deal together as you navigate […]
