1)   Clear a Path – Shovel snow and spread sand to provide easy and safe access to your house.

2)   Keep the heat up – You want your home to feel warm and inviting

3)   Lighten up – Make sure blinds are open and lights are on!  You want your house to look bright on those grey winter days. 

4)   Organize – Make sure your closets and winter gear is organized and in [...]

United Way of Franklin County

16th Annual Art & Leisure Auction

This Saturday, November 21^st at 6:30 pm

Greenfield Community College

Start your holiday shopping early and support the United Way! There is a great selection of items to choose from! $20 per person in advance or $25 at the door! Enjoy dinner and 2 complimentary drink [...]

You can still support your farmers and buy local foods at Greenfield's Winter Farmer’s Market. Open November 21, December 5, January 2, and March 5 from 10:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. at the Greenfield Middle School. You can purchase produce, meat, prepared foods and artisan crafts are also available.  For more information visit their website at [...]

If you are preparing your house to sell and need to paint the interior, below are some tips to help you choose the best color.

1. Paint your ceiling a light cream color instead of flat white.
2. Do not use different bright paint colors in each room.  Make sure the colors are light and blend well together.
3. If you prefer to use the same light color throughout, hang pictures with color to assure your home won't look too [...]

I encourage sellers to keep their homes on the market during the winter months. Buyers have more time to look in the winter and can be in their new home just in time to enjoy the spring and summer season. Here are some great tips to make your house more desirable during the cold days of winter. Click here to read about [...]

Mortgage Rates Sink Lower This Week

DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2015

Averages on fixed-rate mortgages dropped lower this week, continuing to provide a benefit to home buyers and refinancers, Freddie Mac reports.

Freddie Mac reports the following national averages with mortgage rates for the week ending Oct. 22:

• 30-year

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If you are looking for a carefree low maintenance lifestyle, come take a look at Silvercrest Condominiums. Two open houses today from 12:00 to 2:00 and 2:30 to 4:30. The interior of these homes are beautiful and feature an open kitchen, dining and living area with vaulted ceiling and hardwood floors! There is a large master suite, second [...]

The annual Franklin County Pumpkinfest will take place on Saturday, October 24th from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. 

Located in the downtown area of Turners Falls. This great event offers lantern making, pumpkin carving, live music and entertainment, kid's activites, food and so much more!  

Bring the whole family and enjoy the festivities.