If you've been thinking about buying a home but are concerned about today's interest rates or saving enough for a down payment, you may have more financing options available than you realize.One program worth highlighting this month is Greenfield Savings Bank's annual "Buy in July" Mortgage Spec
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07/15/2026
Quite often I get questions from buyers who are frustrated by the lack of homes available for sale. One of the most common questions is, "If prices are still strong and homes are selling quickly, why aren't more people putting their homes on the market?"It's a great question, and the answer comes
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06/27/2026
Franklin County: Limited Inventory Driving Prices HigherFranklin County experienced a decline in closed sales during May, with 36 single-family homes sold compared to 50 during the same month last year. However, fewer sales did not translate into lower prices. The median sales price increased nea
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06/21/2026
The Question Many Sellers Are AskingIf you've been following the real estate market lately, you've probably heard stories about homes receiving multiple offers within days of being listed. At the same time, other properties remain on the market much longer than expected. Many homeowners wonder ho
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06/15/2026
The Question Everyone Is AskingIf you've been searching for a home recently, you've probably noticed one thing—there simply aren't enough homes available. Many people assume higher mortgage rates are the main reason housing remains expensive, but the reality is more complex. Across Massachusetts—
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06/07/2026
Each year, the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MAR) meets with state legislators to discuss policies that affect housing affordability, homeownership opportunities, and the overall health of our housing market. While REALTORS® support many initiatives designed to increase housing supply a
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05/31/2026
Franklin County Market Remains Active This SpringThe Franklin County real estate market continued to show steady buyer activity throughout April, even as inventory remains limited across the region. According to the REALTOR® Association of Pioneer Valley, Franklin County single-family home sales
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05/24/2026
Last week, I joined fellow REALTORS® from across Massachusetts at the State House for the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MAR) Annual REALTOR® Day on Beacon Hill. Each year, REALTORS® come together to meet directly with legislators and discuss critical housing issues impacting homeowners,
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05/14/2026
First impressions matter in real estate — and one of the very first things buyers notice is the front door. Before they ever step inside, buyers are already forming opinions about the home based on what they see from the curb. A clean, welcoming entrance can instantly make a property feel more in
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05/06/2026
Buyer First Impressions: What Sellers Need to KnowWhen it comes to selling your home, first impressions are everything. The moment a buyer walks through the door, they’re not just looking at the property—they’re asking themselves one important question: “Can I see myself living here?”That emotion
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04/29/2026
