A home buyer in Westfield MA should receive a brochure, Home Inspectors Facts for Consumers Sheet, at the time of the signing of the first written contract to purchase.

A standard Massachusetts home inspection is a visual examination of the physical structure and major interior systems of a residential building consisting of one to four dwelling units. It should be understood that there are certain risks inherent in the purchase of property and a home inspection is inherently limited in its scope and depth. The information gained from home inspection conforming to the Massachusetts Home Inspector Standards of Practice may reduce some of those risks, but the home inspection is not intended to provide the client with protection from all of the risks involved.

Visit the Westfield MA Home Inspectors web page to locate home inspectors providing home inspection services in Westfield MA.

• List of Home Inspectors providing services in Westfield MA
• Link to Home Inspectors Facts for Consumers Sheet
• MA Home Inspector contact information
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• Link to list of all MA Home Inspectors
• Check the Westfield MA Home Inspector web page for consumer information links ...

Western Massachusetts Repeat Home Buyers:

If you are considering making a move to reap the reward of the $6,500 tax credit, working with me can raise your credit up to $7,100! The federal housing tax credit guidelines for existing home owners allows for up to $6,500 for buyers who are under contract to purchase by April 31, 2010 and who close on the property prior to July 1, 2010.

What is the definition of a move-up or repeat home buyer?

The law defines a tax credit qualified move-up home buyer (“long-time resident”) as a person who has owned and resided in the same home for at least five consecutive years of the eight years prior to the purchase date. For married taxpayers, the law tests the homeownership history of both the home buyer and his/her spouse. That is, both spouses must qualify as long-time residents, with at least five years of principal residency for each. Repeat home buyers do not have to purchase a home that is more expensive than their previous home to qualify for the tax credit.

Make your move with me and I can add $600 to the overall credit!

The Park Square Realty Corporate Advantage Program is a one stop shopping system with the extra advantage of a credit at closing...win-win! You will get: A personal home buying consultant. Realtor/real estate agent Lesley Lambert A personal home mortgage consultant ... our in-house Wells Fargo representative A personal attorney chosen from our list of partners A credit at closing! Whether you are a home buyer who is moving up or moving down, these credits are available to you through April 30, 2010. Don't lose out on this opportunity....the clock is running down! Western Massachusetts home buyers, contact Lesley Lambert at Park Square Realty in Westfield, MA

Interesting Western Massachusetts Quadrant Statistic... Over the past 12 months, out of all companies, Park Square Realty has the highest priced listing sold in both Westfield and Southwick.

Westfield - 29 Camelot Lane $ 685,000 Lesley Lambert (Westfield Office)

Southwick - 29 Ranch Club Drive $ 760,000 Gail Butler (Westfield Office)

Of COURSE I am thrilled to have this Westfield sale, but the reason wasn't because of the sale price. I loved selling this home because it was the home of a best friend of mine who has bought and sold every piece of real estate over the last two decades with my mother (mentor/retired broker) and myself.

This sale was a testament to a few things in my mind:

#1- the power of working with people you know and trust. She trusts my real estate advice without fail and we have had many successful moves together.

#2- the importance of being in touch with your sphere and being available to them as an agent. The first home she bought would have fit six times into the sale listed above. We built equity together. My focus has never been on the price of what she is buying or selling, but rather expressing gratitude for her repeat loyalty.

#3- the need for professionalism. When she and I are together we are as close as family and very relaxed. When I am her REALTOR the relationship is different. I am professional and hard working and treat her with the special level respect that clients deserve.

Over the last two decades I have heard agent after agent express that they dislike working with friends and family because of the stress involved. While I will admit that I have had stressful moments in some of these situations, most of the time everything goes great because I keep the above three things in mind.

I am so grateful to this friend for both her lifelong friendship and her loyalty to me as her REALTOR. I hope to never lose sight of the importance of caring for my friends, family and clients in the appropriate way...it has served me well this far.

Come to Westfield, MA on Saturday, September 26, 2009 for the 6th annual Colonial Harvest Day!

This fun downtown event will feature antique dealers, fiddlers, Fife & Drum Corps, colonial demonstrations and more! Stroll the leaf lined streets of Westfield and enjoy all the bounty and fun this wonderful city has to offer!

For more information visit the Westfield On Weekends page!

My newest article is up at Agent Genius Magazine where I am a featured writer on the topic of homeowners in distress. I find that many agents fail to empathize properly with homeowners going through a troubled time and worse than that: fail to HELP.

Take a look at my article which explains my thoughts as to the reasons for foreclosures and how I think each of us can help many people avoid the worst.

We are in a unique position to stop foreclosure before it happens if we are informed, concerned and involved!

If you or someone you know is in a situation due to: divorce, lost job, illness or injury, subprime mortgage, sinking home values or for any other reason: visit my site: Westfield Home Help. This site is designed to show homeowners in the Westfield, MA and surrounding areas that they aren't alone and there is help available.