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Western Massachusetts Real Estate Update

Thursday, August 23, 2007

by Shannon Donohue

America is still in the middle of what is being referred to in the news media as “Mortgage Meltdown 2007.” Adding to the gloomy outlook of the housing market, Realty Trac (an online marketer of foreclosure properties) has announced that the huge influx of recent foreclosure filings showed no sign of letting up as of this July.

The number of foreclosure filings in July 2007 showed a 9 percent rise over those filed in June 2006, and a staggering 93 percent increase compared with July 2006.

Read the full article here, and don’t forget that one of the first steps any homeowner should take if they think they may be headed to foreclosure is to talk to an experienced Realtor who can help lay out the various options and provide a comprehensive view of the current real estate market.

To learn more about the latest in the housing market and western MA real estate, please visit my website or call me today at 413-283-6324!

How Walkable Is Your Western MA Neighborhood?

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

by Shannon Donohue

One of the many pleasures of living in Western MA is you are away for the hustle and bustle of city life and suburbia. Our smaller towns offer a more laid back way of life that moves at a little slower pace than much of the world. This is one reason I thought you might enjoy the following website to rate the "walk-ability" of your neighborhood.

www.WalkScore.com allows you to type in any address and it will calculate the distance to things like the nearest grocery store, movie theater, library, school, park, and pharmacy. You might find you really don't need that second car and with gas prices what they are, that would be a treat!

Why not consider the walk-ability of a neighborhood the next time you are in the market for a new home? Or, if you’ve recently moved to a new home, check out the walk-ability to various destinations in your new neighborhood.

To learn more about Western MA real estate and neighborhoods, please visit our website or give us a call at 413-283-6324. We would love to help you find a new neighborhood to explore on foot!

how walkable is your neighborhood western ma real estate www.shannondonohuehomes.com

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