Western Massachusetts Repeat Home Buyers:

If you are considering making a move to reap the reward of the $6,500 tax credit, working with me can raise your credit up to $7,100! The federal housing tax credit guidelines for existing home owners allows for up to $6,500 for buyers who are under contract to purchase by April 31, 2010 and who close on the property prior to July 1, 2010.

What is the definition of a move-up or repeat home buyer?

The law defines a tax credit qualified move-up home buyer (“long-time resident”) as a person who has owned and resided in the same home for at least five consecutive years of the eight years prior to the purchase date. For married taxpayers, the law tests the homeownership history of both the home buyer and his/her spouse. That is, both spouses must qualify as long-time residents, with at least five years of principal residency for each. Repeat home buyers do not have to purchase a home that is more expensive than their previous home to qualify for the tax credit.

Make your move with me and I can add $600 to the overall credit!

The Park Square Realty Corporate Advantage Program is a one stop shopping system with the extra advantage of a credit at closing...win-win! You will get: A personal home buying consultant. Realtor/real estate agent Lesley Lambert A personal home mortgage consultant ... our in-house Wells Fargo representative A personal attorney chosen from our list of partners A credit at closing! Whether you are a home buyer who is moving up or moving down, these credits are available to you through April 30, 2010. Don't lose out on this opportunity....the clock is running down! Western Massachusetts home buyers, contact Lesley Lambert at Park Square Realty in Westfield, MA

Don't delay: make an appointment to see this well maintained, updated ranch in desirable Shaker Heights, Westfield, MA! Recently updated kitchen with lovely cabinets and solid countertops, updated bath, refinished wood floors, fireplace, finished basement, inground pool and so much more!

For more information you can: Text 287FALLEY to 368266

Interesting Western Massachusetts Quadrant Statistic... Over the past 12 months, out of all companies, Park Square Realty has the highest priced listing sold in both Westfield and Southwick.

Westfield - 29 Camelot Lane $ 685,000 Lesley Lambert (Westfield Office)

Southwick - 29 Ranch Club Drive $ 760,000 Gail Butler (Westfield Office)

Of COURSE I am thrilled to have this Westfield sale, but the reason wasn't because of the sale price.  I loved selling this home because it was the home of a best friend of mine who has bought and sold every piece of real estate over the last two decades with my mother (mentor/retired broker) and myself.

This sale was a testament to a few things in my mind:

#1- the power of working with people you know and trust.  She trusts my real estate advice without fail and we have had many successful moves together.

#2- the importance of being in touch with your sphere and being available to them as an agent.  The first home she bought would have fit six times into the sale listed above.  We built equity together.  My focus has never been on the price of what she is buying or selling, but rather expressing gratitude for her repeat loyalty.

#3- the need for professionalism.  When she and I are together we are as close as family and very relaxed.  When I am her REALTOR the relationship is different.  I am professional and hard working and treat her with the special level respect that clients deserve.

Over the last two decades I have heard agent after agent express that they dislike working with friends and family because of the stress involved.  While I will admit that I have had stressful moments in some of these situations, most of the time everything goes great because I keep the above three things in mind.

I am so grateful to this friend for both her lifelong friendship and her loyalty to me as her REALTOR.  I hope to never lose sight of the importance of caring for my friends, family and clients in the appropriate way...it has served me well this far. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This gracious Victorian in Westfield, MA is waiting for a family to fill the spacious rooms with love and laughter. 

This 1900 home has original features intact and gleaming such as: gorgeous natural woodwork, carved mantle, stained glass window, original oversized beveled glass door, lovely staircase, claw foot tub, wood floors and pocket doors.

 

For a showing of this home please call Western MA REALTOR, Lesley Lambert at 413-575-3611.

Come to Westfield, MA on Saturday, September 26, 2009 for the 6th annual Colonial Harvest Day!

This fun downtown event will feature antique dealers, fiddlers, Fife & Drum Corps, colonial demonstrations and more!  Stroll the leaf lined streets of Westfield and enjoy all the bounty and fun this wonderful city has to offer!

For more information visit the Westfield On Weekends page!

This wonderful home has been graced by a loving family for years.  They have outgrown this space, but this four bedroom ranch in a terrific neighborhood might be the right match for you!

Set on a half acre with a fenced yard and pool, the yard is family friendly and the perfect spot for picnics and ball games.

Four bedrooms and 2 full baths including a MBR suite offer room for everyone?  The finished basement rec room is an added bonus!  Sunken family room is the favorite space of the current owners and is flooded with sunlight and charm.

 

If you are a family in search of your new home, don't wait to meet this one! To see if you are a match, make an appointment to view by contacting:

My newest article is up at Agent Genius Magazine where I am a featured writer on the topic of homeowners in distress.  I find that many agents fail to empathize properly with homeowners going through a troubled time and worse than that: fail to HELP.

Take a look at my article which explains my thoughts as to the reasons for foreclosures and how I think each of us can help many people avoid the worst. 

We are in a unique position to stop foreclosure before it happens if we are informed, concerned and involved!

If you or someone you know is in a situation due to: divorce, lost job, illness or injury, subprime mortgage, sinking home values or for any other reason: visit my site:   Westfield Home Help.  This site is designed to show homeowners in the Westfield, MA and surrounding areas that they aren't alone and there is help available.

 

 

Located on a pastoral 2 acre lot in the Mundale section of Westfield, MA is this historically significant Colonial.

Boasting 5 bedrooms with the potential for a first floor Master Suite, this home is large (2488square feet!) and has architectural integrity.

Loving families have inhabited these gracious walls since the mid 1800's and your family can be the next! 

 

For more information, photos, historic documention and video visit the website at http://www.1046granvilleroad.com

 

 

Contact Lesley Lambert of Park Square Realty at 413-575-3611 or @LesleyLambert on Twitter or email therealestatenatural@yahoo.com for your private viewing of this wonderful opportunity.