Community Spotlight: Art Walk Easthampton on Dec. 2

Community Spotlight: Art Walk Easthampton on Dec. 2

Coming up the first weekend in December, Easthampton's Old Town Hall will be the place to find your one-of-kind holiday gifts. On Friday, December 2 from 5-8 pm, stop by for Art Walk Easthampton featuring a pop-up shop in the Blue Room, Art is a Gift in Easthampton City Arts and Big Red Frame will host over 20 artists and artisans selling unique works. While you are there, don't miss the tour of the future 350-seat performing arts venue on the 2nd floor of the historic building. On Sunday, December 4 from 11am to 5pm, return to Old Town Hall for more holiday finds at A Winter Market with another 20 artists selling handmade goods at this seasonal pop-up market plus onsite tarot readings! Follow @cityspace413 on Facebook and Instagram or visit cityspaceeasthampton.org [https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/FHt2CM86OoF568PDUqWbRo?domain=cityspaceeasthampton.org].

Down Payment Assistance Q&A

The frequent changes in interest rates make it trickier than ever for homebuyers to establish a budget and know what assistance programs out there can help them get into a new home. In this episode, join Lindsay Barron LaBonte and special guests as they discuss the MassDreams Grant and Down Payment Assistance Programs out there so that you can have all your questions answered by your trusted local mortgage company Applied Mortgage.

What Fed Rate Hikes Mean For The Housing Market

Meghan from Delap Real Estate texted me asking if I had been getting lots of questions about the Fed rate hikes and said she noticed a lot of people were sounding the alarms on social media. So I thought it would be fun to bring Meg onto the podcast and have her ask me the questions she was seeing LIVE. We discuss what the Federal Funds Rate actually is, how it impacts mortgage rates, and what impact this all has on home prices and the housing market. Meghan McCormick Website: https://meghanmccormick.com/ [https://meghanmccormick.com/] Meghan McCormick Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeghanMccormickwithDelap/ [https://www.facebook.com/MeghanMccormickwithDelap/]

Homeowners Insurance Hacks and Updates for Existing Owners

Lindsay interviews Nick Stoddard from Liberty Mutual. If you're a homeowner, it's important to stay up-to-date on the latest homeowners insurance hacks. In this episode, we'll share some tips on how to save money on your policy and get the best coverage for your needs. Learn more about Nick: https://www.libertymutual.com/insurance-agent/massachusetts/springfield-018d/nicholasstoddard [https://www.libertymutual.com/insurance-agent/massachusetts/springfield-018d/nicholasstoddard] Nick's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NickStoddardLM/ [https://www.facebook.com/NickStoddardLM/]

How To Be A Successful VA Buyer In This Market!

Lindsay interviews Ryan Footit, loan officer on our team at Applied Mortgage, and Heather Blais, Realtor with The Blais Group at Gallagher Real Estate, to debunk some myths about VA Mortgages and best prepare VA buyers in this market! Learn more about Heather: https://www.gogallagher.com/agents/heather-blais/ [https://www.gogallagher.com/agents/heather-blais/] Learn more about The Blais Group: https://www.facebook.com/TheBlaisGroupEmpire [https://www.facebook.com/TheBlaisGroupEmpire]