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Homes Under Agreement Increase

In Massachusetts the number of single family homes put under agreement in April was up 35.6 percent compared to the same time last year. This in-town Amherst home was on the market 14 days. Read the good news at the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® site.

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Selling? Improve Your Curb Appeal.

GREEN is the color of May. If you are selling, curb appeal is key. The first impression of the home is its exterior, and a well cared for exterior and yard entice a potential buyer to see more.  House Logic offers some useful tips and tricks.

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JONES First Quarter Stats

Our Jones offices have been busy listing and selling area properties! In the first quarter we listed 146 properties, and placed 113 under contract of which 63 of those have closed. Our network of 66 full-time agent/advisors in Amherst, Northampton and Belchertown are working hard for you 24/7! Contact your favorite Jones REALTOR today for a Market Analysis and Tour.

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David Marques Heads Northampton Office


We are excited to announce that David Marques has taken the position of Manager of our Northampton office located at 5 Franklin Street.  Dave has enjoyed being a REALTOR® with the company for 12 years calling the Valley home for over 25 years.  Prior to joining Jones, he owned and operated a number of successful local businesses. David looks forward to furthering the success of our Northampton team!

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Drop in Unemployment Rate Sparks National Housing Market



Our local Pioneer Valley market is showing more positive signs as we report on recent first quarter stats. Stay tuned next week for these indicators of improvement from our Amherst, Northampton and Belchertown offices. Nationally, the market is looking up as well, as reported from the National Association of REALTORS due to several factors. Check out the article from REALTOR Magazine.

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MARCH MADNESS BRINGS GOOD NEWS!


As we Spring into March we look back on positive news for February. The Massachusetts Association of REALTORS reported yesterday that homes put under agreement in February went up again for the 10th straight month compared to the same time in 2011. This lovely Granby home was recently placed under agreement in our Amherst office. View the article from MAR.

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Nearly 40 New Listings in February!

 

We are pleased to report that our Belchertown, Amherstand Northamptonoffices have listed nearly 40 new properties in the month of February in the UpperPioneerValleyand MORE are coming! Check back daily to see what's new! 

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38th Annual Jones Group REALTORS 10 Mile Road Race

The Jones Group REALTORS 10-Miler is Sun.,Feb. 26 and is a race along scenic, hilly rural roads with runners and teams from across New England.Day of race registration is at Amherst Regional Middle School,170 Chestnut St., Amherst, MA. The race benefits area high school and cross country teams. $40 entry fee.Start time 11:00am.For more info:www.sugarloafmac.org.(Photo from Republican)

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Website Enhancements


We invite you to request a showing or ask a question about any property on the website, or create a My Home Finder account and sign up for emails of new listings, listings back on the market, sold listings, and other area real estate information. Quickly find properties by mobile phone with the JonesRealtors.com mobile website, sign up for market trends and learn more about community and school information. Join us-we're here to help!

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Confidence in Real Estate Market Up

Confidence in our local real estate market is up due to several factors according to Linda Rotti, Sales Manager of our Amherst office. With interest rates at all time lows, signs of an improving economy and an unseasonably warm winter, we are seeing more interest from potential buyers; more property showings, and a marked increase in website activity. Learn more from the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS.

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Preparing Your Home to Sell in 2012

As the year winds down we all begin to make plans for the coming year. Some of those may include making a move, either to a new part of the country, or just to another part of town.  Your first step should be to contact one of our Jones Group REALTORS® for advice.  Perhaps your home is move-in ready for that perfect buyer, or maybe you would prefer to just sell it “as-is.”  If your home is a little dated, or has had its share of “living,” some de-cluttering and a little paint will go a long way.  Read advice from The Massachusetts Association REALTORS®.

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Do Property Assessments Affect the Value of Your Home?

Jones Group REALTOR® and author of Challenge Your Taxes (Wiley 1998), Jim Lumley was recently quoted in a Greenfield Recorder article. “Property taxes are more a function of how much money a community, municipality/and/or county need to operate.  As state and federal dollars previously spent for local needs shrink, communities must often make up the difference with property taxes.”

 You may take several steps to ensure that your home assessment is accurate.

     1.  Visit your town website and examine information about your property.

     2.  Evaluate your neighborhood. How does your home compare to your neighbors'?

     3.  Contact a Jones Group REALTOR® about current values, market trends or request a professional market analysis of your property. 

 To learn more about your current home value contact Jones Group REALTORS® in our Amherst, Northampton and Belchertown offices.  Read more information from the Greenfield Recorder article. 

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Schedule a Showing !

 Thinking of making a move in 2012?  Is your current home feeling a little cramped, or are you ready for less upkeep and ready to downsize?  Begin your search now and you will not only get a good sense of the exterior assets of the property, but also how you will live in the space during the winter months.  Our Jones Group REALTORS® in our NorthamptonAmherst and Belchertown offices are Buyer's agents and are ready to give you a tour! Find an agent. Just give us a call or go online and request a showing.

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JONES November Report

 Jones Group REALTORS®  is pleased to report that 33 properties were placed under contract for the month of  November in our Amherst, Northampton and Belchertown offices combined.  This is great news, especially considering that we began the month with a snow storm which left many in the Pioneer Valley without power!  The Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® also reports that single family homes and condominium sales are up.Read more... 

 

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