IT'S A GREAT TIME TO SELL YOUR HOME!

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The COVID-19 pandemic has, among other things, created a backlog of home buyers, eager to move out of urban areas, and into more remote towns and cities. Northampton and it's environs is a highly desirable place to live in a *normal* year; but during a pandemic such as this, we are even more popular than ever! With people relegated to spending most of their time at home these days, there is a premium on home ownership in a small town or city such as Northampton, and it's neighboring communities. 

We realtors at Maple and Main Realty are seeing houses receive multiple offers, some of them with cash buyers, on houses not only in Northampton, Easthampton and Amherst - but also in Holyoke, the Hilltowns and even farther afield than that! If you have been contemplating listing your home (or land) for sale - we are happy to come give you our opinion of market value, and advise you about all manner of things related to listing your home. It doesn't cost anything to have the initial conversation. In fact, we don't receive any payment (commission) until your house has actually sold! So whether you choose to list your home right away, or you decide to wait until next year -- having the initial conversation with an experienced realtor is a great first step towards making the decision to sell your home. And, once it is listed, we take over to get your house sold! Contact us today to set up an appointment for a comparative market analysis and opinion of market value.

Have you been looking for the perfect spot to build a small footprint house within walking distance to downtown Northampton? If so, look no further! 0 Stoddard Street in Northampton is a unique infill lot. It has the required 50 feet of frontage but widens to 65 feet along the back lot line. In addition, the seller is willing to allow a "zero lot line" on the left hand border (from the street). The city's mandated 15 foot side setback would be *softened* up to 10 feet closer to the existing lot line - allowing for more space to build or add a garage. Stoddard Street abuts the bike path, it is steps away from the supermarket, and walking distance to town. While it's proximity to town/bike path allows for a "car lite" lifestyle, Stoddard Street is quiet, lined with quaint houses and lovely gardens. For more information, contact Julie Starr. Offered at $180,000

Ready to think outside the box? 72-74 Masonic Street in Northampton, MA is a wonderful downtown Northampton listing! With a recent price drop to $529,000, this flexible property could either be used as a single family, multi-family, commercial or any combination of the aforementioned property types! Most recently used as an office space, this house includes 3400 s.f. of live/work space, plus 4 deeded parking spaces. There are 5 offices and one half bath at present, as well as two separate heating and electrical systems. Bring your ideas, the sky is the limit! Contact Scott Rebmann or Lisa Darragh for a private showing.

It's so much fun to happen upon articles in well known publications, touting the many highlights of our fair city of Northampton. Last week, my mother sent me a link to this article in Yankee Magazine, which muses about whether one *could* live here. We say yes! Read on to remind yourselves of the many reasons why you live here, and love [...]

Dear FOMMR (Friends of Maple and Main Realty)

Please come join us this Saturday for Noho Pride's Parade and Pride Event in downtown Northampton, MA! The event starts at 12 pm. Check out the Noho Pride website here for parade route and other important information.

Walkers are welcome to join us! Ideally walkers will wear some variation of orange or orange/yellow (Maple and Main Realty colors). There will be orange/yellow balloons, a large Maple and Main Realty banner and at least 10 gregarious and appreciative Maple and Main Realtors to walk with!!!

Let's meet at 11 in the parking lot behind Brewery, look for the Maple and Main Realty banner - close to the ticket dispenser closest to the Brewery.

See you then!

I've said it before and I'll say it again - 2 Pomeroy Terrace, Unit 3 in Northampton is a special and unique property! A seamless mix of historic and modern elements blend together to create a cozy, yet spacious, and beautiful home. A stone's throw to all that Northampton has to offer, and conveniently located within a mile of the entrance [...]

Though the Shaw's Motel had become an eyesore along the Bridge Street leading into downtown Northampton, MA - some Northampton locals in the proceeding article wax nostalgic about the hotel and the era it represented to [...]

Tonight, December 9th, from 6:30 until late in the Ballroom at Eastworks in Easthampton - STRUT, "a flamboyant fashion spectacle" and a reboot of Easthampton's annual "Light Up the Arts" Holiday Party, and includes a fashion show, live performances, art installations, a dance party and silent auction. It sounds like it will be a [...]

Fantastic investor opportunity in downtown Northampton, with parking, just behind Mosaic Cafe! This two story building is currently used as an attorney's office with 23 employees. The building could be used in a similar capacity by the new owner, or an investor could break up the offices into 7 smaller offices for rent to individual [...]