lesley lambert: Housing Information on the Fly!..or drive, or by foot...Lesley Lambert is Your Mobile Resource
- 01/15/09 06:53 AM
This week our multiple listing provider notified us that they have added a mobile browser page making researching homes for sale as simple as writing a text!
This fabulous new feature combined with my Blackberry allows me to look up a home for sale or research comparable sales from wherever I am.
Of course, I am excited about this as a convenience and benefit for my crazy life on the go, but it is a benefit to my customers, clients, friends and family, too! Curious about a house you drove by? Ask me when you bump into me at … (6 comments)
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lesley lambert: Should I Short Sale My Home? -Part 2 "Do You Owe More Than Your House Is Worth?"
- 01/13/09 01:08 AM
Being in over your head financially is a huge burden. The stress of knowing that you can't make ends meet can take a toll on your body and mind. Many people are facing mortgage debt that is greater than what their house is currently worth and they think because of this situation they are forced to lose their home, thereby damaging their credit and self esteem.
The message that needs to be brought to these people is that there are OPTIONS. You are not in this situation alone, there are thousands of people facing this decision who are just … (4 comments)
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lesley lambert: Park Square Realty, Westfield, MA Finishes 2008 on Top!
- 01/08/09 04:53 AM
It is exciting to announce that Park Square Realty, Westfield, MA is once again the top office! We consistently beat out other "big" offices with up to four times as many agents as we have. How do we do it? Hard work, professionalism, dedication to our client's goals and more hard work!
I am proud to be a part of the success of Park Square Realty and pleased to share these statistics with you.
Need to buy or sell real estate in the Westfield, MA area? Be sure to contact:
Lesley Lambert, The Real Estate Natural at Park Square Realty. 413-575-3611 … (0 comments)
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lesley lambert: Beating the Winter Blues, Western MA style!
- 01/08/09 04:08 AM
We have just recovered from several severe winter storms here in Western Massachusetts and everyone has been cooped up a bit more than usual. With the holidays past, it is easy to start to get the doldrums.
Are you ready to shake those winter blues and do something fun? Here are some great destinations close to home that I am sure you will enjoy!
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: Located in Amherst, MA this treasure trove of Picture Book Art is fun for all ages! Click the logo to go to their website:
The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round … (0 comments)
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lesley lambert: When You Fall You Get Back Up ...how an online video made me cry.
- 01/06/09 12:08 PM
I don't think I am too different than many folks when I state that 2008 was a monumentally tough year. It was hard on me emotionally on both business and personal levels and most of my clients, friends and family members have expressed the same.
Having spent much time picking myself back up after repetitive knock downs, I can find myself losing the energy to get up. It is easy to get wrapped up in one's own personal crisis du jour and to forget that everyone has problems and many of them are far more impacting than your own.
This story … (51 comments)
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lesley lambert: Risotto and Real Estate
- 01/04/09 10:49 AM
Ok, so you caught me, this post has absolutely nothing to do with real estate (other than it is a realtor who is posting it :p )! However, I was chatting with some tweeps on twitter today and mentioned that I was making risotto for dinner. I had shown houses all day long in the cold Western Massachusetts winter weather and was ready for a hearty and warm meal. A fellow realtor @kathy_jackson asked for the recipe and it got me to thinking that I don't HAVE a recipe.
I told her I would try to write it out … (9 comments)
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lesley lambert: Waiting Until Spring to Sell? That may be the WORST thing you could do!
- 12/23/08 01:30 AM
Are you waiting until Spring to sell your house in Westfield, MA or elsewhere?
Let me tell you wy this is a BAD IDEA:
#1 The rates haven't been this good for years and it isn't expected to last for long. The buyers are looking to get into a home before the rates go up. Visit here for more mortgage information from a Western Ma based lender.
#2 The real estate market "IS" busier in the Spring, but that isn't a good thing for sellers. There are a lot more homes for sale, which means more competition for you. … (6 comments)
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lesley lambert: Don't Sell Your Home Blindfolded! Common Mistakes by Sellers
- 12/18/08 04:37 AM
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lesley lambert: Should I Short Sale My Home?
- 12/09/08 09:29 PM
Are you stressed out about mortgage payments? Do you think your only option is a foreclosure? Is a short sale right for you? Millions and millions of homeowners are asking themselves the same questions. It is projected that over 20,000,000 homeowners will have negative equity in their homes in the very near future. In other words, they will owe more on their homes than they are worth. Over 2.9 million homes have foreclosed in the last three years and the number is only expected to grow. Expect the effects of the estate recession to ripple for years to come.
What … (8 comments)
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lesley lambert: Listen to Kris Kringle: Put One Foot In Front Of The Other!
- 12/03/08 12:28 AM
I sat down and watched my all time favorite classic Christmas movie: Santa Claus is Coming to Town with my daughters the other night. While enjoyable for all the normal reasons, I was reminded of a very important lesson while enjoying a song. Here are the lyrics to the song:
"Put one foot in front of the otherAnd soon you'll be walking cross the floorPut one foot in front of the otherAnd soon you'll be walking out the doorYou never will get where you're goingIf you never get up on your feetCome on, there's a good tail wind blowingA fast walking man … (4 comments)
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lesley lambert: Adventures in Knocking on Doors...Westfield, MA Real Estate Agent Confesses
- 12/02/08 01:46 AM
Confession time. I have been a REALTOR for 20 years in Westfield, MA. I have a background in training and management and ran a real estate company for over a decade. I was the recipient of awards from an international real estate franchise and did motivational speaking and training for them for several years. I hosted a real estate television show. I was fearless...until it came to knocking on doors.
Latent fears are strange and usually make no sense. I can recall making my younger sister do the door knocking when we were selling girl scout cookies. I have never … (13 comments)
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lesley lambert: Park Square Realty, Westfield, MA #1 Listings Sold AGAIN!
- 12/02/08 12:45 AM
When choosing a real estate agent in Westfield, MA to sell your home there are many factors to consider, not the least of which should be the power of the company behind that agent. One of the reasons I work with Park Square Realty is because of the high level of standards and quality in the agents here. We focus on getting our listings sold and we are succeeding!
In a recent company email we were given the following exciting stats:
1. Park Square Realty is by far the smallest company (# of agents) out of the top 5 in both … (4 comments)
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lesley lambert: Good News for Homeowners in Westfield, MA!
- 11/18/08 02:07 AM
As I meet with clients these days the #1 question is "What about all the news about the plummeting home values?" It is with pleasure and certainty that I am able to reassure people with real estate in Westfield, MA that the news isn't as bad for us as it is for people in other areas of the country.
Here are the stats:
Westfield, MA Average Sales Price in 2008 = $225,560
Westfield, MA Average Sales Price in 2005 = $241,015
Percentage of downward change from 2005 to 2008 = 6.4%
That's right...while other areas in our country are suffering … (0 comments)
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lesley lambert: Standing Out In the Crowd and Giving Thanks!
- 11/18/08 12:43 AM
I have been searching for a memorable way to contact my sphere of influence here in Westfield, MA and current clients for a few weeks now. I wanted to make a gesture that would stand out from the crowd (and all of the other real estate agents) and let them know that I was thinking of them and am grateful for their business and friendship.
After much consideration, I decided that I would skip the Holiday/Christmas card mailing this year and instead I would send Thanksgiving cards.
I ordered this cute card:
from www.123print.com and had it personalized "With gratitude … (2 comments)
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lesley lambert: Merchant Circle.com gave me a bump on Google!
- 11/17/08 01:59 AM
I have recently been doing a lot of research and testing with SEO and trying to gain ownership of area search phrases, such as "realtor, Westfield, MA" I am a total newbie, but I have been spending a lot of time educating myself here on activerain.
While searching for my company's name, Park Square Realty, I came across www.merchantcircle.com and decided to try adding myself to their directory.
I created a profile for myself in Westfield, Massachusetts and within one day I had another listing on the first page of google...too easy!
Visit my profile to see how it works...we can add … (40 comments)
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lesley lambert: Did Your House Fail To Sell? Expired Listing Rejuvenation!
- 11/13/08 04:40 AM
Is this the sign that you want buyers to see?
If your listing has expired with one or more REALTORS and you still want or need to sell then you need to be very careful with your next agent or the impression that the public will get is just that....STILL for sale. Long term listings can cause a property to have a stigma within the public eye, one that can keep the right buyer from even looking at the home.
So, how do you choose the right agent to take your move to the finish line? Here are a few suggestions:
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lesley lambert: Now isn't so bad. I mean it...
- 10/29/08 03:21 PM
I have worked in real estate for a long time. When I began my career "Wham" was still a band and not the sound of the market falling and I could still afford a 2 coffee a day habit. Twenty years ago when I started in real estate the business was different and so was I...way, way different.
Well, as the saying goes, that was then and THIS is now. I am going to say something that you won't believe. You will think I am making this stuff up, but...I will say it anyways because I am a brassy girl with … (1 comments)
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lesley lambert: Consistency: Park Square Realty, Westfield, MA #1!
- 10/29/08 02:49 AM
CONSISTENCY (5 Years) #1 for LISTINGS SOLD
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Combined
West Springfield, Agawam/Feeding Hills, Southwick & Westfield
This is why I work with Park Square Realty....RESULTS!
If you want results, call Lesley Lambert, The Real Estate Natural at 413-575-3611 or visit www.therealestatenatural.com
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lesley lambert: Stony Hill Condos, 419 Southwick Rd, Westfield, MA Sales Report
- 10/08/08 02:57 AM
STONY HILL CONDOMINIUMS, WESTFIELD, MA
I thought you might be curious to know what the market activity has been in our development over the past year. If you or someone you know is thinking of making a move, I can provide the professional help needed. Just call 575-3611.
The following report will show you all of the activity since October 2007.
The information in this listing was gathered from third party sources including the seller and public records. MLS Property Information Network and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy … (0 comments)
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lesley lambert: Westfield, Agawam, West Springfield and Southwick, MA Property Sales Report
- 10/07/08 01:14 PM
Here is some very interesting research about this quadrant in Western Massachusetts. This shows the trend in sales over the last decade. The best part about this report is that it demonstrates that this area has been sheltered from the huge downward adjustment in home values that other areas have experienced.
Yes, the market has changed dramatically since the peak in 2005, but the biggest difference is how many houses are being sold, not the actual values. Great news for people in W. MA who have some equity in their homes!
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This week our multiple listing provider notified us that they have added a mobile browser page making researching homes for sale as simple as writing a text!
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