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Good News for Homeowners in Westfield, MA!

Lesley Lambert (413-575-3611) Real Estate Agent,Realtor,Westfield, MA,: Real Estate Agent in Westfield, MA

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As I meet with clients these days the #1 question is "What about all the news about the plummeting home values?" It is with pleasure and certainty that I am able to reassure people with real estate in Westfield, MA that the news isn't as bad for us as it is for people in other areas of the country.

Here are the stats:

Westfield, MA Average Sales Price in 2008 = $225,560

Westfield, MA Average Sales Price in 2005 = $241,015

Percentage of downward change from 2005 to 2008 = 6.4%

That's right...while other areas in our country are suffering with up to 50% drop in value, we are experiencing a much milder adjustment in Westfield, MA.

So, if you were thinking about making a move and were unsure as to what has happened to your property value, this is some reassurance. As a real estate agent with Park Square Realty in Westfield, MA, I would be happy to meet with you to discover the specific value for your property. Contact me today for a free consultation!

Lesley Lambert, The Real Estate Natural at Park Square Realty, Westfield, MA

Merchant Circle.com gave me a bump on Google!

Lesley Lambert (413-575-3611) Real Estate Agent,Realtor,Westfield, MA,: Real Estate Agent in Westfield, MA

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I have recently been doing a lot of research and testing with SEO and trying to gain ownership of area search phrases, such as "realtor, Westfield, MA" I am a total newbie, but I have been spending a lot of time educating myself here on activerain.

While searching for my company's name, Park Square Realty, I came across www.merchantcircle.com and decided to try adding myself to their directory.

I created a profile for myself in Westfield, Massachusetts and within one day I had another listing on the first page of google...too easy!

Visit my profile to see how it works...we can add each other as connections for referral potential, too!

Stony Hill Condos, 419 Southwick Rd, Westfield, MA Sales Report

Lesley Lambert (413-575-3611) Real Estate Agent,Realtor,Westfield, MA,: Real Estate Agent in Westfield, MA

STONY HILL CONDOMINIUMS, WESTFIELD, MA

I thought you might be curious to know what the market activity has been in our development over the past year. If you or someone you know is thinking of making a move, I can provide the professional help needed. Just call 575-3611.

The following report will show you all of the activity since October 2007.

Condominium Active Listings

MLS #

Status

Address

Town

Rms

Br

Bth

Style

Garage

List Date

DOM

List Price

70814914

ACT

419 Southwick Road U:H37

Westfield, MA

5

2

1/1

Townhouse

1 Attached

9/3/2008

35

$209,900

70752080

ACT

419 Southwick Rd U:A3

Westfield, MA

5

2

1/1

Townhouse

1 Attached

4/28/2008

163

$219,500

70825033

ACT

419 Southwick Road U:F-26

Westfield, MA

7

3

2/0

Townhouse

1 Attached

9/23/2008

57

$229,900

Condominium Active Listings: 3 Average List Price: $219,767 Average Market Time: 85.00

Condominium Under Agreement Listings

MLS #

Status

Address

Town

Rms

Br

Bth

Style

Garage

Off Market

DOM

List Price

70769381

UAG

419 Southwick Road unit U:F25

Westfield, MA

6

3

2/0

Other (See Remarks)

1 --

8/7/2008

69

$234,900

Condominium Under Agreement Listings: 1 Average List Price: $234,900 Average Market Time: 69.00

Condominium Sold Listings

MLS #

Status

Address

Town

Rms

Br

Bth

Style

Garage

Sale Date

DOM

Sale Price

70730037

SLD

419 Southwick Rd U:P64

Westfield, MA

5

2

1/1

Townhouse

1 Attached

5/30/2008

201

$219,000

70729517

SLD

419 Southwick Road U:L 52

Westfield, MA

6

3

2/0

Townhouse

1 Attached

5/30/2008

6

$222,000

70663706

SLD

419 Southwick Road U:J42

Westfield, MA

6

3

2/0

Townhouse

1 Attached

8/29/2008

170

$220,000

70795375

SLD

419 Southwick Road U:C9

Westfield, MA

4

2

1/1

Garden

1 Attached

9/19/2008

16

$232,000

70653977

SLD

419 Southwick Road U:P63

Westfield, MA

4

2

1/1

Garden

1 Attached

10/31/2007

6

$239,900

70703719

SLD

419 Southwick Road U:N59

Westfield, MA

4

2

1/1

Garden

1 Attached

5/16/2008

52

$234,000

Condominium Sold Listings: 6 Average List Price: $231,083 Average Sale Price: $227,817 Average Market Time: 75.17

MLS #

Status

Address

Town

Rms

Br

Bth

Style

Garage

Off Market

DOM

List Price

70625308

EXP

419 Southwick Rd U:P64

Westfield, MA

5

2

1/1

Townhouse

1 Attached

12/31/2007

152

$229,900

70672433

EXP

419 Southwick Road U:Unit Q69

Westfield, MA

5

2

2/0

Garden

1 Attached

7/31/2008

200

$233,900

Condominium Expired Listings: 2 Average List Price: $231,900 Average Market Time: 176.00

Condominium Canceled Listings

MLS #

Status

Address

Town

Rms

Br

Bth

Style

Garage

Off Market

DOM

List Price

70805071

CAN

419 Southwick Rd U:F-26

Westfield, MA

6

3

2/0

Townhouse

1 Attached

9/22/2008

42

$238,900

Condominium Canceled Listings: 1 Average List Price: $238,900 Average Market Time: 42.00

The information in this listing was gathered from third party sources including the seller and public records. MLS Property Information Network and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy of this information. Content ©2008 MLS Property Information Network, Inc.

A Tale of Two Pods or: Closing my Own Home

Lesley Lambert (413-575-3611) Real Estate Agent,Realtor,Westfield, MA,: Real Estate Agent in Westfield, MA

PODS

So, I finally got my own home in Westfield, MA sold, the cooperating agent is totally terrific, the buyers love the house and can't wait to get in...now the only thing left is for me to get OUT!

PODS to the rescue! After researching the moving options in Western Massachusetts I order up the largest storage unit PODS offers and start loading it up. How excellent to not have to hustle everything out the door at once. Things are looking good until I find out that I cannot move to my new residence across Westfield until two weeks after the closing on my home....ahhh the joys of moving!

So, now what? Well...my children and I can go stay with my mother and thank goodness I have a pod and not a truck because I can get the pod moved to my mother's driveway. Off my POD goes and whoever invented this system is totally brilliant, watch them move one if you havent.

I told the cooperating broker that we would be out at 11am the day of the closing...somehow she told the buyers 10am. So, the buyers show up with: four cars, a box truck, a trailer truck AND a POD. All of this while we still have two cars and two trucks and the last minute things to get out and clean. Now this is getting fun!

The road that the house is on is narrow and twisty and is now littered with vehicles large and small with two family's worldly possessions in them. If it wasn't so stressful it would have been really funny.

Well, of course, it was sorted out in the end and thankfully everyone was pleasant through the process. The POD is now sitting in my mom's driveway awaiting yet another move to my new residence. If nothing else, it makes for a great referral for the PODS company!

After sharing this story with co-workers of mine at Park Square Realty, Westfield, MA, many of us will be happy to send referrals to PODS, they sure helped me out!

Energy Doctors Welcomes our newest affiliate

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Another Affiliate comes on board to help homeowners in Massachusetts save on their energy bills! We would like to Welcome The Energy Doctors of Western Massachusetts. Located in Westfield t will be providing Home Energy Audits to the western Massachusetts area.

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At The Energy Doctors, we are dedicated to providing homeowners, homebuyers, and businesses with unbiased and accurate information regarding the energy efficiency of their home or office. With today's soaring energy costs, it just makes sense to inspect your home or business for energy problems such as missing insulation, hidden water damage, doors and windows that leak energy (and money), so that you can then fix those areas that will be most cost efficient. You wouldn't buy a car with out a test drive, you should not buy a home without having The Energy Doctors check it out. Our Home Energy Audits begin at under $200.