tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57706176008994499652024-03-13T13:45:37.645-04:00Western Mass. Real Estate NewsServing Western Massachusetts for over 40 years! Local knowledge of and national exposure make us the #1 company in the valley.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07966535023587245048noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770617600899449965.post-22028279104158525212014-01-08T14:02:00.001-05:002014-01-08T14:02:33.395-05:00Hidden Cost to Homeownership<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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You saved all your money for a down payment on a house and calculated
the costs of the mortgage but wait just a minute…owning a home also
comes with several hidden costs. Those costs can add up. So before you
buy your home, here are additional home-related expenses you’ll want to
include in your budgeting:<br />
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<em>Real Estate Taxes – </em>Often your real estate taxes are
included in your monthly mortgage payment but in some instances you may
pay them directly. The amount of taxes you pay varies depending on the
value of your home’s and the tax rate in your community.<br />
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<em>Private Mortgage Insurance – </em>Your monthly mortgage payment
may also include PMI (private mortgage insurance). Lenders typically
charge a PMI if your loan exceeds 80 percent of the sales price.<br />
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<em>Homeowners Insurance – </em>Most banks require that you hold
homeowners insurance. Homeowner’s insurance protects from damage to the
home from things like fire, theft or weather. Just because you have
insurance doesn’t mean there are no costs to you remember to set aside
your deductible.<br />
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<em>While owning a home does have hidden costs the gain of homeownership is always more than the cost. </em><strong>Contact your <a href="http://www.cbumr.com/" target="_blank">Coldwell Banker Upton-Massamont</a> Agent today for a detailed look at homeownership.</strong>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07966535023587245048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770617600899449965.post-66923157180685460962012-11-15T10:53:00.002-05:002012-11-15T10:53:28.193-05:00Market Watch for Franklin & Hampshire Counties<br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KcjZsEZouSQ/T0e1XSVxMsI/AAAAAAAAAZU/qOm5DrJKo4E/s1600/Market+Watch+logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="145" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KcjZsEZouSQ/T0e1XSVxMsI/AAAAAAAAAZU/qOm5DrJKo4E/s200/Market+Watch+logo.png" width="200" /></a>The table below is a quick look at single family sales in Franklin
& Hampshire Counties for October 14th-November 14th. This is a good
example of the activity we have seen for the past several months. With
415 single family homes on the market in Franklin County and 667 homes
in Hampshire County, supply appears to be holding steady. Interest
rates continue to remain low and with that in mind, this may be the
right time for you to consider your next move. Call one of our <a data-mce-href="http://www.cbupton-massamont.com/agents.asp?searchtype=bycorp" href="http://www.cbupton-massamont.com/agents.asp?searchtype=bycorp" target="_blank" title="CBUMR Agents">Coldwell Banker Upton-Massamont REALTORS</a> to see how we can help you fulfill your home ownership goals.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: center;">To see Single-Family Homes in Franklin County, MA click </span><a data-mce-href="http://www.cbumr.com/listing.asp?AgentID=105123&searchtype=&strstate=MA&txttown=Ashfield%3AMA&txttown=Bernardston%3AMA&txttown=Buckland%3AMA&txttown=Shelburne+Falls%3AMA&txttown=Charlemont%3AMA&txttown=Colrain%3AMA&txttown=Conway%3AMA&txttown=Cummington%3AMA&txttown=Deerfield%3AMA&txttown=Erving%3AMA&txttown=Gill%3AMA&txttown=Greenfield%3AMA&txttown=Hawley%3AMA&txttown=Heath%3AMA&txttown=Leverett%3AMA&txttown=Leyden%3AMA&txttown=Monroe%3AMA&txttown=Montague%3AMA&txttown=New+Salem%3AMA&txttown=North+New+Salem%3AMA&txttown=Northfield%3AMA&txttown=Orange%3AMA&txttown=Rowe%3AMA&txttown=Monroe+Bridge%3AMA&txttown=Shelburne%3AMA&txttown=Shutesbury%3AMA&txttown=Sunderland%3AMA&txttown=Warwick%3AMA&txttown=Wendell%3AMA&txttown=Whately%3AMA&SF=SF&txtMinPrice=Min+Price&txtMaxPrice=Max+Price&txtstyle=&txtMinBeds=&txtMinBaths=&mingla=Min&maxgla=Max&key=Keywords+ie+Farm%2C+Handyman&add=&minmtb=&maxmtb=&txtnumber=&Search=Search" href="http://www.cbumr.com/listing.asp?AgentID=105123&searchtype=&strstate=MA&txttown=Ashfield%3AMA&txttown=Bernardston%3AMA&txttown=Buckland%3AMA&txttown=Shelburne+Falls%3AMA&txttown=Charlemont%3AMA&txttown=Colrain%3AMA&txttown=Conway%3AMA&txttown=Cummington%3AMA&txttown=Deerfield%3AMA&txttown=Erving%3AMA&txttown=Gill%3AMA&txttown=Greenfield%3AMA&txttown=Hawley%3AMA&txttown=Heath%3AMA&txttown=Leverett%3AMA&txttown=Leyden%3AMA&txttown=Monroe%3AMA&txttown=Montague%3AMA&txttown=New+Salem%3AMA&txttown=North+New+Salem%3AMA&txttown=Northfield%3AMA&txttown=Orange%3AMA&txttown=Rowe%3AMA&txttown=Monroe+Bridge%3AMA&txttown=Shelburne%3AMA&txttown=Shutesbury%3AMA&txttown=Sunderland%3AMA&txttown=Warwick%3AMA&txttown=Wendell%3AMA&txttown=Whately%3AMA&SF=SF&txtMinPrice=Min+Price&txtMaxPrice=Max+Price&txtstyle=&txtMinBeds=&txtMinBaths=&mingla=Min&maxgla=Max&key=Keywords+ie+Farm%2C+Handyman&add=&minmtb=&maxmtb=&txtnumber=&Search=Search" style="font-size: small; text-align: center;" target="_blank" title="FC Single Family">HERE</a><span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: center;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">To see Single-Family Homes in Hampshire County, MA click <a data-mce-href="http://www.cbumr.com/listing.asp?AgentID=105123&searchtype=&strstate=MA&txttown=Amherst%3AMA&txttown=Belchertown%3AMA&txttown=Chesterfield%3AMA&txttown=Cummington%3AMA&txttown=Easthampton%3AMA&txttown=Goshen%3AMA&txttown=Granby%3AMA&txttown=Hadley%3AMA&txttown=Hatfield%3AMA&txttown=Huntington%3AMA&txttown=Middlefield%3AMA&txttown=Northampton%3AMA&txttown=Pelham%3AMA&txttown=Plainfield%3AMA&txttown=South+Hadley%3AMA&txttown=Ware%3AMA&txttown=Westhampton%3AMA&txttown=Williamsburg%3AMA&txttown=Worthington%3AMA&SF=SF&txtMinPrice=Min+Price&txtMaxPrice=Max+Price&txtstyle=&txtMinBeds=&txtMinBaths=&mingla=Min&maxgla=Max&key=Keywords+ie+Farm%2C+Handyman&add=&minmtb=&maxmtb=&txtnumber=&Search=Search" href="http://www.cbumr.com/listing.asp?AgentID=105123&searchtype=&strstate=MA&txttown=Amherst%3AMA&txttown=Belchertown%3AMA&txttown=Chesterfield%3AMA&txttown=Cummington%3AMA&txttown=Easthampton%3AMA&txttown=Goshen%3AMA&txttown=Granby%3AMA&txttown=Hadley%3AMA&txttown=Hatfield%3AMA&txttown=Huntington%3AMA&txttown=Middlefield%3AMA&txttown=Northampton%3AMA&txttown=Pelham%3AMA&txttown=Plainfield%3AMA&txttown=South+Hadley%3AMA&txttown=Ware%3AMA&txttown=Westhampton%3AMA&txttown=Williamsburg%3AMA&txttown=Worthington%3AMA&SF=SF&txtMinPrice=Min+Price&txtMaxPrice=Max+Price&txtstyle=&txtMinBeds=&txtMinBaths=&mingla=Min&maxgla=Max&key=Keywords+ie+Farm%2C+Handyman&add=&minmtb=&maxmtb=&txtnumber=&Search=Search" target="_blank" title="HC Single Family">HERE</a>.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07966535023587245048noreply@blogger.comParker St, Conway, MA 01341, USA42.4923525914282 -72.68554687542.1176955914282 -73.317260875 42.8670095914282 -72.053832875tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770617600899449965.post-49308548084932342942012-06-27T12:27:00.003-04:002012-06-27T12:30:11.548-04:00Happy 4th of July!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07966535023587245048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770617600899449965.post-36080659588558769142012-06-12T12:51:00.001-04:002012-06-12T12:51:51.609-04:00In the Market for a VACATION HOME?<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">A summer home away from home can be a relaxing way to escape from the daily grind and enjoy quality time with friends and family. A vacation home is a large investment and some individuals may be on the fence about buying a home strictly for summer or winter seasons. However, there can be several pros to making a purchase, and taking several financial and personal factors into consideration may help consumers make the right decision for them. . . . . <a href="http://www.coldwellbanker.com/real_estate/learn/consider_these_factors_before_purchasing_a_vacation_home" target="_blank">Read more.</a></span></span><div>
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<br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07966535023587245048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770617600899449965.post-38916516347577128662012-05-11T15:48:00.000-04:002012-05-11T15:49:18.899-04:00Happy Mother's Day<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Houselogic presents "<a href="http://www.houselogic.com/photos/maintenance-repair/tv-moms-fun-poll/slide/june-cleaver/#june-cleaver" target="_blank">Which TV Mom Are You?</a>" Evaluate your Mothering skills against TV Mom's like June Cleaver to Bree on Desperate Housewives. Do you see yourself in those TV moms? Which one are you most like? </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><b>Enjoy your Mother's Day!</b></i></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Annual FCHCC Walk for Meals on Wheels at Franklin County Technical School track (82 Industrial Blvd, Turners Falls). Call 413-773-5555 or go to thewalk@info@fchcc.org for more.</span> <span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Kids get your bike tuned up for free at the annual Shelburne Falls Kiwanis Bicycle Rodeo May 5th 9:00-NOON free helmets, bicycle safety course and fun Held At Buckland Shelburne Elementary School 75 Mechanic Street Shelburne Falls</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07966535023587245048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770617600899449965.post-36273731619758901652012-04-06T09:34:00.001-04:002012-04-06T09:34:48.405-04:00Vacation Home Real Estate Market on the Rise!<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Budge Huskey,
president and chief operating officer of Coldwell Banker Real estate, appeared
last night on Fox Business News. Budge explained how the increase in interest
of second homes is a good sign of a rebounding housing market.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Call a Coldwell Banker Upton-Massamont <a href="http://www.cbupton-massamont.com/agents.asp?searchtype=bycorp" target="_blank">Agent</a> today, we host a great 2nd home market right here in the Berkshire foothills.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Congratulations to the Winners of this year's Pentathlon... looks like everyone involved had a great time. The word is they are already gearing up for next years event. Start preparing your teams!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Our own <a href="http://www.philpless.com/" target="_blank">Phil Pless</a> participated in the event on the </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The West County Old Stars Team. They took 1st place in their division and placed 3rd overall! <i>"Everyone is eager to improve next year." </i></span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07966535023587245048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770617600899449965.post-56648496797057661602012-03-28T13:03:00.001-04:002012-03-28T13:13:17.121-04:00Community Events<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>SATURDAY IS A BIG DAY </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">March 31st, 2012 in Charlemont, MA</span><br />
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07966535023587245048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770617600899449965.post-53867491860103664282012-03-26T13:58:00.000-04:002012-03-26T13:58:07.596-04:00Housing Market Recovering? Good Question!<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Coldwell Banker sees signs of housing recovery. Fox Business News interviewed Budge<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Huskey and discussed the
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Keeping up with the news on the housing market you have to ask yourself, what are we looking for that will tell us the market is recovering? In the confusion of all the numbers presently shared by professionals, which one will tell us if the housing market is turning around</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">? </span></h4>
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>". . . </i></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>higher prices won't be the sign that tells us there's a real recovery under way. Rather, the recent pick-up in sales is what we should pay attention to."</i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2012/03/20/housing-recovery-prices/" target="_blank">Read more</a> . . . </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07966535023587245048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770617600899449965.post-86438135172337600582012-03-23T16:50:00.000-04:002012-03-23T16:50:03.041-04:00Turners Falls Sports Boosters Annual Fundraiser<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pasta Stations<br />DJ Dancing later with Bobby C</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07966535023587245048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770617600899449965.post-63352504798920526322012-03-21T14:07:00.002-04:002012-03-21T14:08:08.501-04:00Home & Garden Show<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">March 22-25, 2012</span><br />
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<i style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">No matter what your age, the "Original"
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 is the IRS deadline for filing your 2011 Income Taxes. As a homeowner you will find some advantages. </span><a href="http://www.houselogic.com/home-topics/a-home-owners-guide-to-taxes/" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" target="_blank">HouseLogic</a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> has some great articles for homeowners, reminding us of things to look for and remember. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>How to Deduct Your Mortgage Interest & Equity Loan Costs</b> <a href="http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/tax-deductions/deduct-mortgage-interest/" target="_blank">Read more</a>: </span></div>
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<b>6 Home Deduction Traps and How to Avoid Them</b> <a href="http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/tax-deductions/schedule-form-6-home-deduction-traps/" target="_blank">Read more</a>: <br /><b>Did You Sell Your Home After Making Improvements?</b> <a href="http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/tax-deductions/tax-breaks-capital-improvements-your-home/" target="_blank">Read more</a>: <br /><b>2 Tax Deductions You Won't Get Next Year</b> <a href="http://www.houselogic.com/blog/tax-deductions/home-tax-deductions-2012/" target="_blank">Read more</a>:</span><br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07966535023587245048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770617600899449965.post-61713331845750930052012-03-07T11:05:00.000-05:002012-03-07T11:05:10.877-05:00Hampshire County MA - 2012 Property Tax Rates<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><em>(Dollar amount is per $1,000 of assess property value). </em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><em>Information compiled from Mass.gov website.</em></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Amherst - $19.74</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Belchertown - $16.56</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Chesterfield - $15.97</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Cummington - $11.09</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Easthampton - $13.27</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Goshen - $13.47</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Granby - $15.87</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Hadley - $10.22</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Hatfield - $10.73</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Huntington - $15.12</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Middlefield - $15.78</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Northampton - $13.35</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Pelham - $19.64</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Plainfield - Not published</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">South Hadley - $14.73</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Southampton - $14.01</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Ware - $15.89</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Westhampton - $16.40</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Williamsburg - $15.49</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Worthington - $13.69</span></li>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07966535023587245048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770617600899449965.post-69220427584620649822012-03-07T11:01:00.000-05:002012-03-09T11:10:49.917-05:00From Sap to Sugar!<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>YES!</b> It is the time of year when we see the maple tree taps and head to our local sugarhouses and this year will be no exception. Your whole family will enjoy this outing from the rural settings to the pancakes and syrup. Here is a list of some local sugarhouses with websites providing directions and menu's, check them out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">South Face Farm Sugarhouse</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Ashfield, MA <a href="http://www.southfacefarm.com/" target="_blank">website</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Williams Sugarhouse</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Deerfield, MA <a href="http://williamsfarmsugarhouse.com/" target="_blank">website</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">High Hopes Sugarhouse</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Worthington, MA <a href="http://www.highhopesmaple.com/" target="_blank">website</a></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07966535023587245048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770617600899449965.post-51977256152313349012012-03-02T10:32:00.000-05:002012-03-02T10:32:26.636-05:00Pentathlon in West County<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The 1st annul </span><b><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Berkshire Highlands Pentathlon</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> features many of the best outdoor adventures in our area. The town of <a href="http://www.charlemont-ma.us/" target="_blank">Charlemont, MA</a> offers the perfect setting for a Pentathlon with <a href="http://www.berkshireeast.com/" target="_blank">Berkshire East Ski</a> slopes, <a href="http://www.deerfieldriver.org/recreation.html" target="_blank">Deerfield River</a> and the winding roads of West County.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">10K train run</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">23 miles of road biking</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">5 miles of kayaking</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">a mile to the top mountain</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">downhill ski to the finish</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Complete information on their <a href="http://www.berkshirehighlandsevents.com/events-reader/events/pentathlon.html" target="_blank">website</a>. Sign up your team or mark you calendar to attend this exciting outdoor team event.</span><br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07966535023587245048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770617600899449965.post-45190494298619418352012-02-27T14:52:00.000-05:002012-02-27T14:52:49.843-05:00Top Producers Awarded<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">We start our award season this year with the
company level awards. Christine Aubrey,
Broker/Owner</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"> treated us to a
lovely dinner at <a href="http://www.myalinas.com/" target="_blank">Alina's
Restorante</a> in South Deerfield on February 20<sup>th</sup>. The evening was a
wonderful social gathering enjoyed by all. <em>Congratulations
to the following: <o:p></o:p></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://www.donmailloux.com/default.aspx?" target="_blank">Don Mailloux </a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://www.cbupton-massamont.com/detail_agent.asp?agentid=E9500016&site=office&searchtype=bycorp" target="_blank">Mike Packard <o:p></o:p></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://www.wandamooney.com/" target="_blank">Wanda Mooney
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://www.philpless.com/" target="_blank">Phil Pless
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://www.cbupton-massamont.com/detail_agent.asp?agentid=406646&site=office&searchtype=bycorp" target="_blank">Linda Webster </a></span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07966535023587245048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770617600899449965.post-52569700534740021062012-02-24T11:52:00.000-05:002012-02-24T11:52:15.131-05:00Local Market Watch-Looking Good!<br />
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and the NAR (National Association of REALTORS®) released reports this
week expressing confidence in the real estate market. I pulled some data from our local
Multiple Listing Service and my small snap-shot does make me confident
our spring market is looking good.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In January 2012 Franklin County (single family/condos) closed properties were <i><u>down slightly</u></i> (14.6%) over January 2011, while there was an <i><u>increase</u></i> in properties
that went under agreement (25.7%).
Hampshire County is showing the same type of movement with closed (single
family/condos) properties <i><u>down</u></i> in January 2012 (19.8%) with an <i><u>increase</u></i> in properties that
went under agreement (31.7%).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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over last January and found Franklin County’s average sale price decreased by
14.6% and Hampshire County was down by 19.8%. It may have taken the year to get there but prices are down.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Although recovery is down the road, the increase in properties under agreement in our real estate market shows promise for a good spring. The better than expected weather this winter have buyers looking. Yes, this may be your best time to find your new home; great prices, low interest rates and plenty of homes to choose from.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Everyone at Coldwell
Banker Upton-Massamont REALTORS® looks forward to assisting you with
your real estate needs. <a href="http://www.cbumr.com/offices.asp" target="_blank">Stop by</a>, give <a href="http://www.cbupton-massamont.com/agents.asp?searchtype=bycorp" target="_blank">us a call</a> or go to our <a href="http://www.cbumr.com/" target="_blank">website</a> to see why we are the leading agency in Western
Massachusetts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.redgatefarm.org/index.php" target="_blank">Red Gate Farm</a>, Buckland, MA</div>
<b style="color: #38761d;">Fire and Ice! </b><br />Saturday, February 25, 5:00pm - 8:00pm <br />Super special night at the farm. Warm yourself by the bonfire after sledding down the hill under the lights. We will also have a grill and food for dinner, so bring your appetite. Cocoa and s'mores for dessert! You can bring your own sled or borrow one of ours! All ages welcome. </span><div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.greatfallsma.org/" target="_blank">Discovery Center</a>, Turners Falls, MA</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">February 24, 2012 > </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">10:30 am - 12:00 pm</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 16px; text-align: left; white-space: nowrap;">Fourth Friday Story Hour-Owls</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Come listen to a wonderful story about Owls, and then stay for a craft activity. This is meant for our very young audience.</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.historic-deerfield.org/" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" target="_blank">Historic Deerfield</a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">, Old Deerfield, MA</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">February 24 & 25, 2012 > 9:30am - 4:30pm</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The Flynt Center of Early New England Life with current exhibitions and "The Museum's Attic" gallery. The whole family will enjoy learning about our early settlers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.carlemuseum.org/Home" target="_blank">Eric Carle Museum</a>, Amherst, MA</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">February 24th > 10am - 5pm & 25th > 12am - 5pm</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Your family will enjoy the museum for hours, touring the current exhibits; Testing the Ice: A True Story About Jackie Robinson and The Art of Eric Carle: The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Great article today on <a href="http://www.masslive.com/business-news/index.ssf/2012/02/home_sales_prices_down_in_pioneer_valley_1.html" target="_blank">MassLive.com</a> about our real estate market, Coldwell Banker Upton-Massamont REALTORS share the optimism.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span id="goog_1234683539"></span><span id="goog_1234683540"></span><span id="goog_1234683541"></span><span id="goog_1234683542"></span><span id="goog_1234683543"></span><span id="goog_1234683544"></span><span id="goog_1234683545"></span><span id="goog_1234683546"></span><span id="goog_1234683547"></span><span id="goog_1234683550"></span><span id="goog_1234683551"></span><span id="goog_1234683552"></span><span id="goog_1234683553"></span>The median price of single-family homes sold in the Pioneer Valley fell by 10.6 percent in January. <br /><span id="goog_1234683548"></span><br />In <u>Hampshire County</u>, sales fell 18.1 percent from 72 to 59 and the median price fell 6.8 percent from $236,000 to $220,000. <br /><br />In <u>Franklin County</u>, sales fell 25.7 percent from 35 to 26 homes and the median price fell 11.9 percent from $162,000 to $142,750. <br /><br /><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><strong>HERE IS THE SUNSHINE!</strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The Realtor Association said,<span style="color: black;"> <strong> <em>"Single-family sales under agreement <span style="color: orange;"><u>ROSE</u> </span>28.4 percent last month from 264 at the end of January 2011 to 339 at the end of last month". </em></strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The <a href="http://marealtor.com/content/NewsTicker.htm?view=38&news_id=1763&news=31" target="_blank">Massachusetts Association of REALTORS</a> stated,</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> <strong><em>"<span style="color: orange;">Confidence in the real estate market has gone up </span>compared to the same time last year according to the January 2012 REALTOR® Market Index".</em></strong></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07966535023587245048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770617600899449965.post-14910373605429287222012-02-16T14:51:00.000-05:002012-02-16T14:51:09.441-05:003-Points to Today's Real Estate Market <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The Mass. Association of REALTORS recently noted:</span> <div>
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><em>3 major things you need to know about today's real estate market.</em></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">All Real Estate is Local <em>(go to </em></span><a href="http://cbumr.com/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><em>cbumr.com</em></span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><em> to see your local real estate)</em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Building Wealth <em>(your personal wealth)</em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Timing <em>(is now)</em></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Check out the full article at marealtor.com and search for your next home at our website. </span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07966535023587245048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770617600899449965.post-43608678348107035372012-02-16T14:24:00.000-05:002012-02-16T14:24:34.164-05:00First-time Homebuyer Workshop<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Rural Development, Inc. <a href="http://www.ruraldevelopmentinc.org/" target="_blank">(RDI)</a> will present a </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">four-session First-Time Homebuyer Workshop Series</span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">beginning Monday, March 5th, 2012. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Their participating lender is <a href="http://greenfieldsavings.mortgagewebcenter.com/Default.asp?bhcp=1" target="_blank">Greenfield Savings Bank</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Workshop to be held at: 282 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA. </span><br />
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<u>Presenters include:</u></div>
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<li>attorney </li>
<li>home inspector </li>
<li>lender </li>
<li>insurance professional </li>
<li>credit specialist </li>
<li>real estate professional </li>
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<strong><em>Participants must attend all workshops in the series to receive a certificate, which allows them access to many affordable mortgage products through </em></strong><a href="https://www.masshousing.com/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=285&parentname=CommunityPage&parentid=4&mode=2&in_hi_userid=2&cached=true" target="_blank"><strong><em>MassHousing</em></strong></a><strong><em> and other sources.</em></strong><br />
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<li>Materials are provided. </li>
<li>Cost for the series is $50 per household </li>
<li>Space is limited and pre-registration is required </li>
<li><em>Contact Pat Holloway to register (413) 863-9781 x100 or </em><a href="mailto:pholloway@fcrhra.org"><em>pholloway@fcrhra.org</em></a><em>.</em> </li>
</ul>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07966535023587245048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770617600899449965.post-14751437511537918882012-01-06T10:44:00.000-05:002012-01-06T10:44:06.902-05:00The American Dream in the Pioneer Valley<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">In 2011 we saw 1,572 single family and condominium sales in Franklin & Hampshire County with 704 of those sales under $200,000. With so much talk about home affordability, it is great to see that almost half the homes sold are in the first-time home buyer range. The average sale price for 2011 in Franklin County was $187.764 and in Hampshire County $263,866. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>YES</strong>, <em>the American Dream</em> is still available here in the Pioneer Valley. Join the 74% of home buyers who use the internet to search for their home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Click </span><a href="http://www.cbumr.com/listing.asp?AgentID=105123&searchtype=&strstate=MA&txttown=Ashfield%3AMA&txttown=Bernardston%3AMA&txttown=Buckland%3AMA&txttown=Shelburne+Falls%3AMA&txttown=Charlemont%3AMA&txttown=Colrain%3AMA&txttown=Conway%3AMA&txttown=Cummington%3AMA&txttown=Deerfield%3AMA&txttown=Erving%3AMA&txttown=Gill%3AMA&txttown=Greenfield%3AMA&txttown=Hawley%3AMA&txttown=Heath%3AMA&txttown=Leverett%3AMA&txttown=Leyden%3AMA&txttown=Monroe%3AMA&txttown=Montague%3AMA&txttown=New+Salem%3AMA&txttown=North+New+Salem%3AMA&txttown=Northfield%3AMA&txttown=Orange%3AMA&txttown=Rowe%3AMA&txttown=Monroe+Bridge%3AMA&txttown=Shelburne%3AMA&txttown=Shutesbury%3AMA&txttown=Sunderland%3AMA&txttown=Warwick%3AMA&txttown=Wendell%3AMA&txttown=Whately%3AMA&SF=SF&txtMinPrice=Min+Price&txtMaxPrice=Max+Price&txtstyle=&txtMinBeds=&txtMinBaths=&mingla=Min&maxgla=Max&key=Keywords+ie+Farm%2C+Handyman&add=&minmtb=&maxmtb=&txtnumber=&Search=Search" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> for Single Family Homes in Franklin County</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Click </span><a href="http://www.cbumr.com/listing.asp?AgentID=105123&searchtype=&strstate=MA&txttown=Whately%3AMA&txttown=Wendell%3AMA&txttown=Warwick%3AMA&txttown=Sunderland%3AMA&txttown=Shutesbury%3AMA&txttown=Shelburne%3AMA&txttown=Monroe+Bridge%3AMA&txttown=Rowe%3AMA&txttown=Orange%3AMA&txttown=Northfield%3AMA&txttown=North+New+Salem%3AMA&txttown=New+Salem%3AMA&txttown=Montague%3AMA&txttown=Monroe%3AMA&txttown=Leyden%3AMA&txttown=Leverett%3AMA&txttown=Heath%3AMA&txttown=Hawley%3AMA&txttown=Greenfield%3AMA&txttown=Gill%3AMA&txttown=Erving%3AMA&txttown=Deerfield%3AMA&txttown=Conway%3AMA&txttown=Colrain%3AMA&txttown=Charlemont%3AMA&txttown=Shelburne+Falls%3AMA&txttown=Buckland%3AMA&txttown=Bernardston%3AMA&txttown=Ashfield%3AMA&CC=CC&txtMinPrice=Min+Price&txtMaxPrice=Max+Price&txtstyle=&txtMinBeds=&txtMinBaths=&mingla=Min&maxgla=Max&key=Keywords+ie+Farm%2C+Handyman&add=&minmtb=&maxmtb=&txtnumber=&Search=Search" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> for Condominiums in Franklin County</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Click </span><a href="http://www.cbumr.com/listing.asp?AgentID=105123&searchtype=&strstate=MA&txttown=Amherst%3AMA&txttown=Belchertown%3AMA&txttown=Chesterfield%3AMA&txttown=Cummington%3AMA&txttown=Easthampton%3AMA&txttown=Goshen%3AMA&txttown=Granby%3AMA&txttown=Hadley%3AMA&txttown=Hatfield%3AMA&txttown=Huntington%3AMA&txttown=Middlefield%3AMA&txttown=Northampton%3AMA&txttown=Pelham%3AMA&txttown=Plainfield%3AMA&txttown=South+Hadley%3AMA&txttown=Ware%3AMA&txttown=Westhampton%3AMA&txttown=Williamsburg%3AMA&txttown=Worthington%3AMA&SF=SF&txtMinPrice=Min+Price&txtMaxPrice=Max+Price&txtstyle=&txtMinBeds=&txtMinBaths=&mingla=Min&maxgla=Max&key=Keywords+ie+Farm%2C+Handyman&add=&minmtb=&maxmtb=&txtnumber=&Search=Search" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> for Single Family Homes in Hampshire County</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Click </span><a href="http://www.cbumr.com/listing.asp?AgentID=105123&searchtype=&strstate=MA&txttown=Agawam%3AMA&txttown=Belchertown%3AMA&txttown=Chesterfield%3AMA&txttown=Cummington%3AMA&txttown=Easthampton%3AMA&txttown=Goshen%3AMA&txttown=Granby%3AMA&txttown=Hadley%3AMA&txttown=Hatfield%3AMA&txttown=Huntington%3AMA&txttown=Middlefield%3AMA&txttown=Northampton%3AMA&txttown=Palmer%3AMA&txttown=Plainfield%3AMA&txttown=South+Hadley%3AMA&txttown=Ware%3AMA&txttown=Westhampton%3AMA&txttown=Williamsburg%3AMA&txttown=Worthington%3AMA&CC=CC&txtMinPrice=Min+Price&txtMaxPrice=Max+Price&txtstyle=&txtMinBeds=&txtMinBaths=&mingla=Min&maxgla=Max&key=Keywords+ie+Farm%2C+Handyman&add=&minmtb=&maxmtb=&txtnumber=&Search=Search" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> for Condominiums in Hampshire County</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Call one of our award-winning </span><a href="http://www.cbupton-massamont.com/agents.asp?searchtype=bycorp" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">agents</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> to assist you in your search today.</span><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07966535023587245048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770617600899449965.post-33064841193101270042012-01-04T11:04:00.000-05:002012-01-04T11:04:11.607-05:00TREE RECYCLING IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">As we</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> look at the first full weekend of 2012, we find ourselves working on New Year's resolutions and taking down the holiday decorations. This is a great time to expand recycling habits. <br /><br />The live Christmas tree may be recycled and many towns offer this service to residents, <a href="http://search.earth911.com/?what=Christmas+Trees&where=01060&latitude=&longitude=&country=&province=&city=" target="_blank">earth911.org</a> contains a list of towns. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.mass.gov/dep/recycle/reduce/xmastree.htm#top" target="_blank">Mass.gov</a> offers some good information about tree recycling, answering questions like: <br />Why recycle your Christmas tree? <br />How can I recycle a Christmas Tree? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Where can I get more information? <br /><br /><em>Whether you consider recycling this year or next, check out this available information.</em></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07966535023587245048noreply@blogger.com