Perhaps you’ve decided its time to move out of your apartment and purchase your first home. Or maybe your family is changing and you need more room for growing teens or aging parents. Are you an “empty nester” looking to downsize.  No matter what size, style or price range you’re looking for, there are many homes in Franklin and Hampshire County [...]

Statistics released by the Realtor Association of Pioneer Valley: sales for single family homes in the Pioneer Valley dropped 3.2% from 341 in December 2010 to 330 in December of 2011 the median price was down 10.3% from $187,000 in December 2010 to $167,750 in December 2011 a six year review shows the median price dropped 11.7% [...]

Overall, the Franklin County housing market remained strong in 2011 with a total of 533 properties sold throughout the year. These properties include 426 single family homes which sold for an average price of $187,964 after being on the market for 176 days. There were 38 condominium sales in 2011 with an average sale price of $173,884 [...]

The Massachusetts Housing Financce Agency has just introduced the MassHousing Mortgage with NO MI, a mortgage product that provides financing up to 97% loan to value (LTV) without mortgage insurance. The MassHousing Mortgage with NO MI is available for owner occupied one to four family properties including condominiums on both purchase and limited cash-out transactions. [...]

According to the National Association of Realtors, the typical home seller is 46 years old, has an average salary of $108,900, and has typically lived in their home for 9 years. 31% of people wanting to sell their homes are single, 69% are married, and 42% have children at home. Sellers are moving for a variety of reasons including [...]

If you’ve been house hunting and can’t seem to find exactly what you’re looking for in a home, the best option may be for you to build a new home. Many “baby boomers” are, in fact, doing just that. A number of recent studies show that most boomers want to own a comfortable home that meets their needs today, yet is adaptable to their changing needs as they continue [...]

People have lived in converted churches, mill buildings, and barns, but have you ever seen a missile silo turned home sweet home? Decomissioned in 1965, a former nuclear missile silo in Saranac, New York has been converted into a luxury home.  The property features two underground levels, a runway for a driveway, and more than 19 acres of [...]

A total of 38 single family homes were sold in Franklin County this November as compared to the same month in 2010 when 33 single family homes were sold. The average sale price for November 2011 was $207,802 which is an increase of approximately 33% as compared to November 2010 when the average sale price for a single family home in Franklin [...]

As we say goodbye to a very busy November, we’re seeing some good buys in a variety of real estate for December. One interesting opportunity is a church built in 1851 that maintains all the charm and character of yesteryear as well as having many recent renovations such as replacement windows throughout, newer kitchen, air conditioning, [...]

Today the Realtors at Cohn & Company give thanks to all of our customers who placed their trust and confidence in us. Your loyalty is the foundation of our success. It has been our pleasure to serve you. May all the good things that Thanksgiving brings be yours in abundance this year!