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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...
What Is Your Home Really Worth? Why a CMA Matters
If you’re a homeowner, chances are you’ve wondered at some point: What is my home worth? Today, getting an answer seems easier than ever. Type your address into an online real estate website and within seconds, an estimated valu...
July 2026 Real Estate Market Update: Franklin & Hampshire Counties
The July numbers are in, and the real estate market throughout the Pioneer Valley remained active coming out of the spring market. While Franklin and Hampshire Counties continue to experience many of the same market pressures, the lat...
Online Home Values: Helpful Starting Point, Not the Whole Story
What homeowners should know about AVMs, online estimates, and the value of a professional market analysis If you have checked your home’s value online lately, you have probably seen an instant estimate generated by a real estate website. T...
Mid-Year 2026 Condominium Market Update – Franklin & Hampshire Counties
What Buyers and Sellers Should Know About the Condo Market in Franklin & Hampshire Counties While the condo market doesn't generate the same number of sales as single-family homes—particularly in Franklin County—it remains an importa...
Getting Ready to Make an Offer? 5 Things Every Home Buyer Should Do First
Buying a home should be one of life's most exciting experiences. With a little preparation before you make an offer, it can also be one of the most rewarding. On this week's radio segments, I focused on what buyers should do before makin...