Real Estate

Fans of interesting architecture are going to love this recent listing out of Greenfield, MA. The home at 18 Newell Pond Place was not surprisingly built by and for an architect, John F Bednarski, a well know builder in the Pioneer Valley. It's a sprawling home stretched over two-acres of...

SPRINGFIELD – The median sales price of a single-family home in this region rose last month by 7.4% to $335,050, the Realtors Association of Pioneer Valley said. A year ago at this time, the median price was $311,750. The figures cover Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire counties. If you purchase...

The Selectboard of the Town of Wilmington hereby provides notice to the community that it proposes to convey certain real property by Quitclaim Deed to the highest bidder at public auction on June 20, 2024. The real property is more particularly described as follows:. Parcel ID: 00302059.130. Being all right,...

The first-term Democrat filed her over $4 billion Affordable Housing Act in October, stopping in Pittsfield to outline her approach to housing costs, which she described as the commonwealth’s greatest challenge. "It's a $4 billion plan to create tens of thousands of new homes," said Healey. "40,000 new housing...

Secretary of Housing Ed Augustus spent much of his day in Franklin County with multiple public events.

During a Housing Crisis the market for affordable housing is limited and in today's market landlords require applications fees for their time and the charge of credit/criminal background checks. Many diverse populations are seeking housing at affordable rates and When someone who is searching for a rental sees a 3 bedroom listed on Craigslist or Facebook Market Place for the cost of an efficiency they can quickly become drawn to the posting. With the fast pace we have become accustomed to as well as the time required to look for an apartment scams can happen swiftly. When you add the factor in that affordable housing is nearly none existing you can make major errors in judgement. Renters beware scammers are using an old scam to obtain money from your application fees on an apartment that may not be available for rent at all. While some scammers are out to steal your identity in the housing market a false listing for an apartment leads to fast cash due to application fees. Realtors are more than willing to answer questions and with Google search at your finger tips you can research the addresses and see what the apartment is currently listed as on the Market. Recently a member of the unhoused population applied for an apartment that seemed at a reasonable rate for a three bedroom. He submitted the application fee of $100 as there were three adults. He drove by the location and noticed a sign in front of the building from a realtor. He contacted the realtor only to realize the location had a realtors sign in front. Upon contacting the Realtor he was greeted with empathy from the realtor as she addressed questions in regards to the listing and.informed him it was indeed a scam. The realtor took all necessary precautions and measurements. She contacted the owners to see if the listing was legit and if the owners had knowledge of the listing. The Realtor took all necessary precautions to get the listing removed from all websites. During a housing crisis it's important to remember to ask important questions (no question is to dumb) research the address and if you see the address listed by a realtor contact the agency immediately. Do not hand over cash nor send funds before you have googled the address (and any other pertinent information on the listing). If a person's name is listed check their social media profiles out and see if they contain suspicious activity. In today's market scammers are lurking if the rent rate sounds too good to be true dig for all information needed before filing an application. Remember not just your money can be lost on application fees your identity is at jeopardy as well. In this case the money spent was not returned. Always check with your bank in regards to canceling payments and see if the bank has fraud prevention. Do not add your bank information to any applicants nor your complete social security number.

ERVING, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) –Erving Town Meeting voters have approved a plan for an affordable housing project on Care Drive. The town had secured a $15.6 million proposal from Rural Development for affordable housing units, including senior housing. Town Administrator Bryan Smith says the project will dovetail nicely...

BRATTLEBORO-Talk to anybody about Vermont's housing crisis, and the subject of high construction costs will inevitably come up. It currently costs about $500,000 to build a modest apartment or small home in the state, according to the Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA). That's up from about $370,000 in 2022. High...

WILLIAMSBURG — It’s solid gold real estate behind the town offices in Haydenville, a brown and green patch of mud and grass that was cleaned up and now looks inviting. For something. Ben Thompson, chair of the Recreation Commission, had his eye on sprucing up the area, roughly...

Alan Rogers, Karisa M. Rogers and Mary Caporale to Edward C. Anderson, 118 Forest Hill Road, $330,000. Carlton B. Hale, trustee, and Marion Montagna Irrevocable Trust, trustee of, to Sareen Properties LLC, 28 Florida Drive, $185,000. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...

Elizabeth Bridgewater is executive director of the Windham & Windsor Housing Trust. BRATTLEBORO-Every April, communities and housing organizations across this country recognize Fair Housing Month, commemorating the 1968 passage of the landmark civil rights law that outlawed discriminatory housing practices. Yet despite nearly six decades of fair housing efforts and...

LEVERETT, Mass. — Juggler Meadow is also for sale – the enormous estate in Leverett, MA built by the late Michael Kittredge, founder of Yankee Candle. Indoor water park anyone?. The late Jim Steinman is best known as the composer of Meatloaf’s megahits. His home in Ridgefield, CT...

140 Cross Road: James D. Cameron Jr and Kimberly J. Cameron of Clarksburg to Michaela S. Maria, $80,000 on 04/02/2024. 1104 River Road: Clarksburg Town Of of Clarksburg to Joseph A. Burett and Erica L. Holman, $1 on 04/04/2024. Dalton. 490 South Street: Richard A Brooks RET and Nancy M....

Hassan Saleh to John Edward Cassidy, 108 Franklin St., $280,000. Lucindy M. Napoli and Michael Henry to Sandra Sarrantonio, 169 Brookfield Lane, Unit 169, $343,500. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Our country has a deep history of systemic racial discrimination in the housing industry. Read the story on VTDigger here: Elizabeth Bridgewater: BIPOC homeownership matters.

Cecilia E. Salter, representative, Maggie Mae Griffin, estate, and Maggie M. Griffin, estate, to Property Advantage Inc., 75 Regency Park Drive, Unit 75, $65,000. Linda M. Cardaropoli to Haczynski Homes LLC, and Kmak LLC, 7 Agnoli Place, $200,000. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...

166 Partridge Lane: Kenneth Ginsberg RET and Kenneth Ginsberg of Becket to Ira Weiss, $459,900 on 03/29/2024. 59 Carson Avenue #59: Resi Credit Opporuitn T V and Wilmington Svgs Fund Soc of Clarksburg to Alejandro Belalcazar, $67,000 on 03/28/2024. Dalton. 146 Pleasant Street: Tmr Realty LLC of Dalton to Kate...

Bruce Arnold, trustee, and 232 Meadow Realty Trust, trustee of, to Evelyn O. Hackman and Andrew J. Hackman, 232 Meadow St., $509,000. Christine M. Vershon to Barbara A. Myca and Karolina M. Myca, 244 Colemore St., $400,000. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...

Located in Western Massachusetts in the Franklin County town of Leverett, the truly one-of-a-kind estate is listed for $20.9 million. Owned by the late Michael James Kittredge II, who founded the Yankee Candle Company, the compound was renovated, enhanced, and expanded through 2010 and is made up of eight different structures – the main house, two car barns, two guest houses, a clubhouse, a pool cabana, and a spa – all with elaborate details and sitting on a 57-acre lot dotted with trees, gardens, and more.