February was a busy month in both Franklin and Hampshire Counties with a total of 67 single family homes sold. Statistics from the Realtor Association of Pioneer Valley show there were 31 homes sold in Franklin County with an average sale price of $174,665 after 175 days on the market. Hampshire County had 36 homes sold after 201 [...]

Spring is coming and it’s a great time to be out house hunting! If you find a home to purchase now, you can be settled in before summer arrives. Greenfield has a variety of properties currently for sale including 73 single family homes. These range in size and price starting with a 7 room, 3 bedroom, 1 bath home for $69,900 to a [...]

According to statistics just released by the Realtor Association of Pioneer Valley, single family home sales for Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties were down in January 2012 when compared to sales a year ago in January 2011. This was in part due to the big snow storm at the end of October. The inclement weather slowed real estate activity, [...]

Just sold! This 6.8 acre parcel of land was highly desirable and located in the center of beautiful Shelburne, MA. This land was mostly clear and level pasture, perfect for a mini farm. Currently, there are 176 parcels of land available for sale in Franklin County. You have many choices from 1 commercial acre to 300 residential acres. [...]

Many home buyers have a ‘wishlist’ of features they want included in their new home and for some buyers a fireplace tops the list. The look and feel of a glowing fireplace can create a warm and cozy ambiance. However, according to the U.S. Fire Administration, heating fires account for 36% of residential home fires in rural areas every year. Here are [...]

Rural Development, Inc. will present a First Time Homebuyer Workshop Series March 5, 6, 12 & 13, 2012 at the Greenfield Savings Bank located at 282 Avenue A, Turners Falls.  Participants must attend all workshops in the series to receive a certificate which allows them access to many affordable mortgage products through Mass-Housing and other sources. [...]

Mary Lou Emond, GRI, CBR, CRS, SRES has earned Cohn & Company’s highest honor of Top Producer for 2011. Mary Lou has been an award winning agent with Cohn & Company and the Realtor Association of Pioneer Valley every year thoughout her career in real estate. She is a long time member of the Professional [...]

According to the Multiple Listing Service, there were 26 single family homes sold in Franklin County in January 2012. The average listing price was $144,312 and the average sale price was $133,266 after an average of 217 days on the market. Sale prices dropped when compared to the same month last year. In January 2011, 35 single family homes sold for an [...]

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% [...]