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September 2026 Real Estate Market Update Franklin & Hampshire Counties MA
September turned out to be an exceptionally strong month for real estate in Franklin County, with a significant increase in closed sales and median sales prices compared to September of last year. Hampshire County also experienced a healthy m...
Understanding Real Estate Market Cycles: How to Recognize When the Market Is Changing
Real estate markets are constantly changing. We’ve been experiencing a seller’s market in Franklin County and throughout much of the Pioneer Valley for several years, but no market stays the same forever. Real estate moves in cycles, tra...
Celebrating 40 Years in Real Estate 1986-2026
40 Years in Real Estate: A Lot Has Changed, But Some Things Never Do October 1, 2026, marked a milestone for me—40 years in real estate! It's hard to believe how quickly those years have passed. When I started my career on October 1, 1986,...
Understanding Median Home Prices: What the Numbers Really Tell Us
When you hear that the median sales price of homes in Franklin County or Hampshire County has increased, what does that really mean? Does it mean your home is worth more? And why do we use the median sales price rather than the average price ...
August 2026 Real Estate Market Update
What the Numbers Tell Us about Spring and Summer Activity Heading into Fall The August real estate numbers are in, and once again they show why it’s important to look beyond a single statistic when trying to understand our local housing ma...
Why It’s Important to Service Your Heating System Before Winter
Why It’s Important to Service Your Heating System Before Winter As we head into fall and the temperatures begin to cool, it’s a good reminder that heating season isn't far away. If you haven't already had your heating system serviced, no...
The Fall Real Estate Market Is Here
The Fall Real Estate Market Is Here What Buyers and Sellers Can Expect as We Move from Summer into Fall Labor Day has come and gone, the kids are back in school, the days are getting a little shorter, and you can already feel the seasons ...
Appraisal, Assessment or CMA: What’s the Difference?
Appraisal, Assessment or CMA: What’s the Difference? When homeowners talk about the value of their home, I often hear the words appraisal and assessment used interchangeably. And now, with online home values everywhere, there are even mo...