First settled in the early 1730s and incorporated in 1761, Shutesbury, Massachusetts has a population of just over 1,900 residents. Bordered by Wendell on the north, the Quabbin Reservoir and New Salem on the east, Pelham and Amherst to the south, and Leverett on the west, Shutesbury is in southeast Franklin County.  The 27.2 square [...]

Visit 72 Old Stage Road in Montague, Massachusetts on Saturday, September 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The single-family ranch has three bedrooms, three full baths, and sits on over 2 acres of land. 11 Brookside Avenue in Greenfield will be available for viewing on Saturday, September 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  [...]

Each month, homeowners should inspect their washers and dryers to make sure all fittings are still tight. Anything that affects a dryer’s airflow can cause the appliance to fail and possibly create a dangerous fire hazard, warns Doug Rogers, president of the Mr. Appliance repair chain. When it comes to washing machines, the leading cause of [...]

Ben, a first-time home buyer asks a question on the minds of many house-hunters.  “I’m doing a walkthrough for the first home that I’m buying. What potential issues can I ask the seller to fix?” For expert advice, check out a Realtor’s answer here.

At 1,752 feet above sea level, Hawley, Massachusetts has the highest elevation of any Franklin County town, and with just over 300 residents, it is also the second smallest town in the county. A very rural and mountainous town, Hawley has more than 8,000 acres of state forest.  The Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest offers [...]

Since 1848, the Franklin County Fair has been a staple of the local entertainment scene.  This year’s fair (with the theme “We Sow… We Harvest… We Celebrate”), will be held September 9 – 12, 2010. Gates open: Thursday, 3 p.m. (Midway opens at 4 p.m.) Friday, Noon (Midway opens at 1 p.m.) Saturday, 8 a.m. [...]

Know what to lookout for with this advice from expert Realtor Emily Lopez, who answers the question: “What are some common road bumps when buying a home for the first time?”  Read the full answer here.

Since 1948, the Realtors of Cohn & Company Real Estate Agency have been proud to live and work in Franklin County. We stress the importance of being active in the community and volunteering our time to the groups and organizations that help make our community strong and vibrant. The satisfaction and pride that come from helping others is endlessly fulfilling. We understand [...]