Westfield, MA

My 4 year old daughter goes to pre-school at the Westfield, MA YMCA. Her teacher Miss Sarah and one of the moms from the class teamed up to hatch chicken eggs in an incubator in the classroom.

Some time had gone by and there was concern that none of the eggs would hatch. Yesterday we arrived at school to find several had, in fact, hatched. Today we arrived to no less than 25 baby chicks!

Take a peek at this adorable video for a quick Spring smile and Happy Easter and Passover!

Are you a first time homebuyer who is confused about the tax credit changes? Perhaps you are considering becoming a first time homebuyer and you want to understand how the first time home buyer tax credit will help you? Let me help to explain it to you...

There are a few key items that I think are important:

#1- The tax credit is increased by $500 since 2008 and does not require repayment as the old credit does.

#2- Any first time home buyer is eligible. A person is considered a first time buyer if he/she has not had any ownership interest in a home in the three years previous to the day of the 2009 purchase.

#3-The full $8,000 is applied to any home purchase over $80,000. Purchases under that will recieve 10% of the purchase price.

#4- Income restrictions are $75,000 for an individual and $150,000 for a married couple filing jointly.

Watch the video below for some other information on what the first time home buyer tax credit can do for you!

If you are a first time home buyer in Westfield, MA or Western MA and are looking for an agent that can educate and guide you through this important step, look no further! I love working with first time home buyers. Be sure to view my other first time homebuyer videos:

Western MA First Time Home Buyers Start Here!

You Found The Right Home, Now What?

Western MA First Time Home Buyers Tutorial: Inspections

Western MA First Time Home Buyers Tutorial: Inspections the Seller Does

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

413-575-3611

I am very excited to be attending PodCamp in Holyoke, MA this Saturday, March 28th. What in the world is a PodCamp and why would I want to go you ask? Well...

"PodCamp WesternMass is a community-based ‘unconference’ modeled after a popular meeting concept in new media. Forrester Research predicts that spending on interactive technologies will grow to $61 billion by 2012, and that social media will drive emerging channels to $10.6 billion. PodCamp WesternMass is designed for anyone interested in the online world to share ideas, hear from industry experts, and participate in discussions."

This quote is from the internet press release for the event, scheduled to run from 9am-5pm.

As a REALTOR in Westfield and working in Western MA, I have been very interested in the growth of social media over the last year. I am active in Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and utilize the web to promote myself and my listings. I am hoping to learn new concepts that will help me to promote my blog, personal website and the homeowner help website that I am developing.

This event brings groundbreaking opportunities to the businesses and individuals in Western MA...don't miss out!

If you are ready to register, be sure to visit the registration page to save a spot! See you there!!!

So you have started looking for your first home in Westfield or Western MA or perhaps you already found the house you love and are moving into the purchasing phase.

This next video in my First Time Home Buyer's series will focus on the inspection process.   I already discussed your inspections and now we will cover the inspections that the seller is responsible for.

I am located in Westfield, MA and will be discussing our common practice, laws and regulations.  If you live outside of this area, some details may differ, so be sure to consult a local REALTOR.

Buying your first home in Westfield and Western MA is exciting and it is even more fun when you are educated!

If you are looking for an agent in Westfield, please call me at 413-575-3611 or email therealestatenatural@yahoo.com!

So you have started looking for your first home in Westfield or Western MA or perhaps you already found the house you love and are moving into the purchasing phase.

This next video in my First Time Home Buyer's series will focus on the inspection process. I am located in Westfield, MA and will be discussing our common practice, laws and regulations. If you live outside of this area, some details may differ, so be sure to consult a local REALTOR.

Buying your first home in Westfield and Western MA is exciting and it is even more fun when you are educated!

If you are looking for an agent in Westfield, please call me at 413-575-3611 or email therealestatenatural@yahoo.com!