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, now is a good time to schedule it—before the cold weather arrives and service companies get busy with emergency calls.A good r
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09/28/2026
What the Numbers Tell Us about Spring and Summer Activity Heading into FallThe 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 market.Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden Counties each told a
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09/27/2026
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 more numbers competing for our attention.But an appraisal, a town assessment, and a Comparative Market Analysis (CM
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09/13/2026
The Fall Real Estate Market Is HereWhat Buyers and Sellers Can Expect as We Move from Summer into FallLabor 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 beginning to change here in Franklin CountyThe real estate ma
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09/13/2026
What homeowners should know about AVMs, online estimates, and the value of a professional market analysisIf you have checked your home’s value online lately, you have probably seen an instant estimate generated by a real estate website. These estimates are known as Automated Valuation Models, or
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08/23/2026
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 latest numbers show some interesting differences—particularly when
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08/22/2026
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
