Ashfield, MA: This Single-Family in Ashfield, MA recently sold for $233,000.

This is a Log style home and features 5 total rooms, 1 full bath, 3 bedrooms, 6.58 acres, and was sold by Office - South Deerfield - Coldwell Banker Upton Massamont REALTORS

Here are some other properties available in Ashfield,MA you may like:

Ashfield $250,000Ashfield $325,000Ashfield $219,000Ashfield $189,000

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Easthampton, MA: This Multi-Family in Easthampton, MA recently sold for $97,000.

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This property features 8 total rooms, 2 full baths, 2 half baths, 5 bedrooms, 0.17 acres, and was sold by Office - South Deerfield - Coldwell Banker Upton Massamont REALTORS

Here are some other properties available in Easthampton,MA you may like:

Montague, MA:

This Single-Family in Montague, MA recently sold for $212,000.

This is a Cape/Farmhouse style home and features 5 total rooms, 1 full bath, 1 half bath, 2 bedrooms, 2.23 acres, and was sold by Office - South Deerfield - Coldwell Banker Upton Massamont REALTORS

Here are some other properties available in Montague,MA you may like:

Montague $139,900Montague $214,900Montague $325,000Montague $174,500

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Northampton, MA: This Land in Northampton, MA recently sold for $140,000.

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This property features 0.47 acres, and was sold by Office - South Deerfield - Coldwell Banker Upton Massamont REALTORS

Here are some other properties available in Northampton,MA you may like:

Northampton $115,000Northampton $95,000Northampton $89,900Northampton $100,000

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Petersham, MA: This Single-Family in Petersham, MA recently sold for $84,900.

This is a Cape style home and features 7 total rooms, 1 full bath, 3 bedrooms, 6.50 acres, and was sold by Office - South Deerfield - Coldwell Banker Upton Massamont REALTORS

Here are some other properties available in Petersham,MA you may like:

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Bright Nights, located in Springfield's Forest Park, is a family holiday destination. With nearly three miles of lighting displays, it's the Northeast's premiere holiday lighting experience: fun to see, affordable, and family friendly.

Gates open at 5:00pm nightly through January 1, 2013.  For more information and directions, visit their website.

For the past several years there has been some confusion over whether it has been a better deal to rent or buy a home. Buying has always been the best long term investment. With the changes in the market it is now clear that in almost any situation buying is the best bet.

Rents over the past few years have been on the rise and the demand for rental housing has been shrinking rental availability raising the rents and the competition for acceptable units. Rents have been increasing at about a rate of 2.5 percent a year while home prices have been dropping at about 3.1 percent a year. This makes buying a much better option.

Lately, there has been an uptick in the home buying market and in some price ranges inventory is low for prospective buyers. Because prices and mortgage rates remain at all-time lows this is a perfect time to get out of a rental and into your own home.

If you are looking for some hard numbers on your own personal financial picture the New York Times has an easy to use calculator that will help you determine how much you will save by buying a home. Click here to use the calculator.

To search single-family homes in Franklin County click HERE.

To search single-family homes in Hampshire County click HERE.

Ashfield, MA:
This Single-Family in Ashfield, MA recently sold for $209,500.
This is a Contemporary/Ranch style home and features 5 total rooms, 2 full baths, 3 bedrooms, 17.11 acres, and was sold by
Office - South Deerfield - Coldwell Banker Upton Massamont REALTORS

Here are some other properties available in Ashfield,MA you may like:
Ashfield
$195,000Ashfield
$219,000Ashfield
$252,000Ashfield
$159,900

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OPEN HOUSES-December 8th & 9th, 2012

Saturday Noon -2pm 511 Boyden Road Conway, MA Mathews Rd or Graves Rd to Boyden Rd.

Sunday 11am-1pm 34 Prospect Street Erving, MA Route 63 to Prospect Street.

Sunday Noon - 2pm 110 Zerah Fiske Road Shelburne, MA Route 2 to Zerah Fiske Rd.

Sunday 3pm-5pm 19 Central Street Erving, MA Route 63 (Lester St to Central St.)

NORTHFIELD, Massachusetts

Enjoy old fashioned fun on Saturday, December 8 from 10am-5pm, in the historic village of Northfield, MA.  Free horse drawn hayrides, holiday foods, gift making, live music, Santa and Mrs. Claus on Northfield's Main Street and backroads.  Pioneer Valley Symphony and "Tree-Lightful" -a display of lighted Christmas trees on Main Street.  Click HERE for a times of events.

 

Florence Community Band presents:

"Together for the Holidays"

A musical celebration at the Northampton High School on Sunday, December 9th at 2pm.  Admission free with donation of non-perishable food items.  Great family event to enjoy the sounds of the holiday season.  More information click HERE.

For most of us cleaning is no fun. There are some hidden secrets that can make cleaning just a little bit easier. Here are some little known cleaning tips:

-Remove grease and dirt build up from kitchen cabinets. Say to clean cabinets, 1st heat slightly damp sponge or cloth in microwave for 20 - 30 seconds until it's hot. Put on a pair of rubber gloves, spray cabinets with an all-purpose cleaner containing orange oil, then wipe off cleaner with a hot sponge.

-Soak old paintbrushes in hot vinegar for 30 minutes and good as new.

-Clean that oily, sticky residue off of appliances with a little Cream of Tarter mixed with a few drops of water, add some scrubbing!

-Get a clean microwave by filling a microwaveable bowl with 1-2 cups of water and add a dash of vinegar (about a tablespoon or two). Put the bowl in the microwave, shut the door, and turn it on for 5 minutes.

-Chalk will remove grease stains from clothes. Simply rub the stain with chalk, then toss in the wash as normal.

Ashfield, MA:
This Single-Family in Ashfield, MA recently sold for $255,000.
This is a Cape style home and features 7 total rooms, 2 full baths, 3 bedrooms, 4.34 acres, and was sold by
Office - South Deerfield - Coldwell Banker Upton Massamont REALTORS

Here are some other properties available in Ashfield,MA you may like:
Ashfield
$249,000Ashfield
$189,000Ashfield
$219,000Ashfield
$195,000

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Colrain, MA:
This Single-Family in Colrain, MA recently sold for $155,000.
This is a Ranch style home and features 6 total rooms, 1 full bath, 3 bedrooms, 1.60 acres, and was sold by
Office - South Deerfield - Coldwell Banker Upton Massamont REALTORS

Here are some other properties available in Colrain,MA you may like:
Colrain
$265,000Colrain
$224,900Colrain
$179,000Colrain
$165,000

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Greenfield, MA:
This Single-Family in Greenfield, MA recently sold for $198,000.
This is a Cape style home and features 6 total rooms, 1 full bath, 1 half bath, 3 bedrooms, 0.21 acres, and was sold by
Office - South Deerfield - Coldwell Banker Upton Massamont REALTORS

Here are some other properties available in Greenfield,MA you may like:
Greenfield
$210,000Greenfield
$279,900Greenfield
$139,900Greenfield
$292,600

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Northfield, MA:
This Single-Family in Northfield, MA recently sold for $175,000.
This is a Ranch style home and features 6 total rooms, 1 full bath, 1 half bath, 2 bedrooms, 0.50 acres, and was sold by
Office - South Deerfield - Coldwell Banker Upton Massamont REALTORS

Here are some other properties available in Northfield,MA you may like:
Northfield
$224,900Northfield
$269,900Northfield
$234,900Northfield
$235,000

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Shelburne, MA:
This Commercial in Shelburne, MA recently sold for $748,000.
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This property features 0.88 acres, and was sold by
Office - South Deerfield - Coldwell Banker Upton Massamont REALTORS

Here are some other properties available in Shelburne,MA you may like:

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