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IN THE GARDEN WITH LEE REICH: Fantail willow a sign of early spring, F3 HOME OFFICE: Solutions for an organized, personal space, F5

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PROJECT OF THE WEEK: Porch swing is summer classic, F8 ANTIQUES & COLLECTING: Distinguishing pottery, from sponge to spatter, F9

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Thinking about home maintenance?

Our homes have taken a beating during the past year — here’s how to undo the damage

When it comes to rug stains, experts advise you to blot up the excess liquid as quickly as possible, and then use a cleaning solution to blot again. You don’t need to invest in fancy carpet cleaning products — a mix of dishwashing soap and water should do the trick. (METRO CREATIVE ARTS)

is a good, basic solution. He suggests a few drops of mild dishwashing soap (Seventh Generation or Dawn will Rugs and carpet work) mixed in a cup of water.

Experts say you should reOnce cleaning and rinsing move stains on a carpet or rug is complete, blot the area with immediately, if possible. But if a dry towel. Use a portable you don’t catch it right away, fan or hair dryer set on cool — Get those cleaning supplies never hot. A wet/dry vac is also you still have options. First, out — now is the time to work useful for immediate removal consult your rug’s label or on fixing up any stains your of spills and stains, and to suck manufacturer’s instructions floors and furnishings have up cleaning liquids before endured after a yearlong pan- for best cleaning practices.

If it’s a new stain, says David they dry. (Weidkamp prefers a demic. (METRO CREATIVE ARTS) Weidkamp, sales manager at small unit, such as Shop-Vac’s rug manufacturer Tufenkian, 2-½-gallon model.) cloth with a touch of soap to With old stains, use the clean your tabletop, then wipe “blot up the excess liquid as same method multiple times. quickly as possible, then use with a dry cloth.

If it’s dried, first scrape or If a hot mug has left a mark a cleaning solution and blot remove what you can, then again.” You don’t need some on your table, Caperton suggests trying Mohawk’s No fancy, specific carpet-cleaning clean, blot and rinse. If you product, he says; dish soap Blush Plus Retarder. “When SEE MAINTENANCE, PAGE F4 a surface area on a tabletop is heated and then cools, water can condensate and get trapped under the finish,” he says, adding that this product allows moisture to escape.

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ike many other people, since the pandemic started last March my husband and I have eaten a lot of meals with plates propped on our laps while watching Netflix. A blob of something I dropped on our new Pottery Barn leather chair went undetected for a few days.

Then, when it could not be easily wiped off, my industrious husband took the abrasive side of a sponge to it, leaving scratches that looked as if a bear had dragged its claws across the surface.

More on that later.

Our time stuck inside during this pandemic has left its mark not only on our mental health, finances and waistlines, but also on our home furnishings.

Whether it is carpets dotted with spilled coffee or cat vomit, or wooden desks scraped by laptops, Legos and game consoles, many home items are in need of care and repair.

(Aren’t we all?)

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Wood If you have been using disinfecting wipes to sanitize your wooden tables, stop now: They can soften the finish.

“Simple soap and water is a great way to wash your hands and also clean your furniture,” says Gat Caperton, chief executive of Gat Creek, a West Virginia furniture manufacturing company. Use a soft, damp

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Lee Reich | In the Garden

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Fantail willow a sign of early spring

ERE IT IS, STILL EARly spring, and already my fantail willow is into its second show of the year. This show is its most colorful one and comes at a time when I still hold any color, excepting brown and gray, at a premium.

No, the fantail willow’s color won’t knock your socks off. It’s a hazy yellow, a soft cloud that comes from hundreds of goldcapped threads poking through the “fur” of each pussywillow bud. Those threads are the male flower parts, the stamens, and their caps are golden yellow from grains of pollen. All pussywillows – and there are a number of different ones – are males.

The fantail willow’s first show was, of course, that of the unexpanded flower buds, each soft and furry as a pussycat.

That furry covering is actually a leaf, botanically speaking, a modified leaf called a bract. It’s the same botanical structures that are the large red “petals” of poinsettias.

And one more surprise: It has been contended that the name pussywillows comes not from the buds’ resemblance to cat’s fur but from the French word pousse, meaning “budded.”

At least nobody ever thought to call them “catwillows,” which would make the plants seem ominous, even with their gray, furry winter buds.

Actually, we could have backtracked a few more weeks, to before those furry buds expanded, and have admired my fantail willow then.

Even in the dead of winter this plant livens the scene, and that’s when it lives up to its namesake.

The fantailing is the result of fasciation, which occurs when a number of buds at the tip of a stem start growing together.

The resulting shoots fuse into one wide, ribbed and flattened shoot that swirls around from the different growth rates of its growing tips.

I’d estimate that about half the stems on my plant are fasciated.

This fasciation is surely inter-

the vase.

When warm weather settled in, I planted one of the rooted stems outdoors – I figured I’d have a lifetime supply of branches for winter forcing.

That was 10 years ago, and the plant is now a billowing mound about 10 feet high and wide. Like other willows, fantail is a fast grower. Unlike other willows, fantail never grows much larger than my plant’s present stature, so can be accommodated in smaller yards.

Yes, I do have a lifetime supply of stems for forcing. What I did not know when I planted the stems was that this plant was going to put on four shows each year, one more to follow the contorted branches, the unopened furry flower buds, and the goldThe stem fasciation of a fantail willow might look decorative to some people, gruesome to others, but it does the plant no harm.

esting, perhaps pretty. I’ll admit that all that twisting around can, from one perspective, look almost painful.

In fact, fasciation is often the result of virus infection, although whatever is causing it does not seem to otherwise harm fantail willows.

One place those fasciated stems always look nice is in a vase, plopped there just as their buds are expanding. And that’s how I got my fantail willow plant started. The forced stems came from a florist and, like other willows, they rooted readily as they sat in water in

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en haze of expanded flowers.

This final show will come from the leaves. Glossy, elongated, and drooping, they are unremarkable individually. But tufted together along the stems, they present a shimmering mound of lushness that could be mistaken for bamboo or peach.

Fantail willow seems unaffected by any pests, so the leaves retain their vibrancy and youthful sheen all summer long.

As summer melts away into fall, fantail willow either drops its leaves quickly or turns some ho-hum color. I don’t remember.

Fall is the only season I don’t look at the plant.

Any gardening questions? Email them to me at garden@leereich. com and I’ll try answering them directly or in this column.

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Outdoor fabrics “People are entertaining more outdoors, and they don’t want to dismantle everything every day,” says Sarah Dooley, director of upholstery at Sunbrella, a maker of indoor/ outdoor fabrics.

For cleaning Sunbrella’s outdoor pillows or cushions, take out the insert and hand-wash the fabric in a mixture of dish or mild soap, such as Dawn or Woolite, and water, using a soft-bristle brush or sponge to work on stains. After checking the washing instructions for your fabric or cushion, you can consider throwing the covers into a washing machine. Wash in cold water on the delicate cycle, then air-dry, Dooley says.

If the cushions or pillows are not removable, prepare a solution of 1/4 cup of mild dish soap to a gallon of water, and clean them seam to seam using a soft-bristle brush. (She likes the Grainger Tough Guy horsehair brush.) Then rinse thoroughly; you can use a hose.

For mildew stains, Dooley says, Sunbrella recommends mixing a cup of bleach and 1/4 cup of mild dish soap in a gallon of water.

rector at Food52, has a small apartment in Brooklyn with her partner and a dog. Little Green has been a lifesaver for their gray mid-century-style sofa. “We ate some meals here, plus, in the evening, had ice cream and snacks,” she says. “We needed more cleaning than ever.”

If you’re sticking with spot-cleaning, Patric Richardson, author of “Laundry Love,” says to apply a laundry stain treatment, such as Shout or Amodex. Remove the treatment with a warm, wet towel.

Richardson’s trick for not ending up with a ring after it dries is to feather the edges. “Pull a dry towel from the center of the wet spot into the dry,” he says. Go around the entire stain “as if you were following the numbers on a clock.”

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Apply the tinted balm, wipe off the excess, then buff. It worked like a charm (to my husband’s relief).

Some leather manufacturers offer consumer products to help with maintenance and repair. Cheryl Sigmon, vice president of merchandising and product development for furniture manufacturer Bradington-Young, says her company stocks bottles of Upholstery touch-up colors for its own As sofas and cushy chairs line, as well as leather cleaning took a beating last year, watch- and protection kits. ing people clean them became In general, Sigmon says, if a new form of entertainment. you’re going to apply a color to Bissell’s Little Green portable your leather, test it on a hidden deep-cleaner, for example, spot first. Then use a cotton went viral on TikTok. swab or cotton ball to saturate A younger audience was the damaged area with the captivated, and sales of the color. For serious scratches or Little Green nearly doubled damage such as ink stains, she in the past year, according to recommends a professional Lauren Fuller, Bissell’s brand repair service such as Uniters manager of portable deep or ServeCo. cleaners. The unit sells for She also has a pandemic caution. Leather can be damaged $109.99.

“They would watch the by alcohol-based products. So TikTok and say, ‘Holy cow, don’t use sanitizing wipes to my carpet or upholstery did clean it, and beware of putting not look that dirty, and now your hands on the arms of your look at the dirty water tank,’ “ leather furniture just after Fuller says. you’ve used sanitizer. It could Brinda Ayer, content dibreak down the top coat.

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Solutions for an organized home office Washington, D.C., designer offers tips

By Mari-Jane Williams

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Washington, D.C., interior designer Regan Billingsley still spends some time in her studio, but for much of the past year, she has been doing a fair amount of work from home.

Overwhelmed by the bags of tile and flooring samples, fabrics and other work-related items, she recently decided to turn a seldom-used guest room into a home office.

“It wasn’t the plan to have a home office” before the pandemic, she said. “I include things in my home office that I wouldn’t in my studio, because it’s more personal and I want it to feel like home.”

Many of her clients have also been looking for ways to decorate and streamline their new work-from-home spaces, she said. And what they want most is flexibility.

“People are unsure where we’re going to be working next year, or in two years,” she said. “We know what we need right now, but not two years down the line. So where we might have done built-ins before, now we’re doing more free-standing furniture in case it goes back to being a guest bedroom.”

Here are her suggestions for

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stylish pieces that will help you get organized, whether you’re starting from scratch or improving an existing home office space.

Billingsley likes the clean lines and simple look of the Kallax shelf units from Ikea ($34.99-$374, ikea. com). They are versatile and affordable, she said in an email, adding that “you can fill the walls with them, and they won’t scream out at you, allowing you to bring attention to the nicer things in your office, like perhaps your desk.” Kallax units are available in various sizes and multiple shades of brown,

gray and white. Billingsley suggests adding the coordinating Branas baskets ($12.99 each, available in rattan or dark gray, ikea.com) to conceal clutter and bring texture into the space.

The Linear office armoire from Room and Board (starting at $2,199, roomandboard. com) is pricier but worth the investment, Billingsley said, because of its multiple finish, hardware and configuration

“I include things in my home office that I wouldn’t in my studio, because it’s more personal and I want it to feel like home.”

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Desktop accessories are key to having an organized space, but they’re also a good way to add a personal touch, Billingsley said. She likes resin swirl boxes from Mecox ($245$325, mecox.com), available in two sizes and colors, pink or green. The natural bomba brush cup from Kazi Goods ($30, kazigoods.com) adds texture and interest while corraling pens and pencils.

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snacks and even for trash/ recycling.” She suggests the classic market basket ($88, thelittlemarket.com), which is handmade in Madagascar from raffia and aravola, and includes leather handles.

Although the Jax touch smart lamp ($245, conwaygoods.com) is not a storage piece in the traditional sense, Billingsley likes it for its USB charging capabilities, which helps keep all your devices close at hand. The lamp has two power outlets and two USB outlets. Pair it with adhesive mini-cable clips ($9.99 for nine clips, containerstore. com) to corral stray cords.

The Story bookcase ($295$345, dwr.com), which comes in two sizes and six colors, is the perfect small-space solution to display your favorite books without overwhelming the room, Billingsley said.

“These are our go-to shelves for every room in the house for chic, compact book storage.”

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Getting to the bottom of dust

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for dust particles and won’t damage painted, wooden or Dust is an inevitable part of leather surfaces. They are also life. It settles on surfaces and reusable; just toss them in the in corners almost as soon as washer to clean them. Gomez suggests color-coding cloths to you’ve removed it, and for that prevent cross-contamination reason, dusting seems like a between surfaces.

Sisyphean task. But ask any Williford, whose videos cleaning expert and they will on Apartment Therapy’s site tell you that, like disinfecting, Tackling dust address various cleaning tasks, dusting is a critical part of can seem like a also likes microfiber, particcleaning your home. mountain of a ularly dusting gloves, which Dust originates from two task, but there can be found at auto-parts places. It comes from your are steps you stores. “It allows you to be so household: your hair, dead can take to get dexterous when you are cleanskin cells, clothing fibers, rid of it. ing,” she says. “It’s great for bacteria and dust mites. It intricate objects and when you also comes from outside: soil, Solutions, the largest supplier are kind of ‘lazy cleaning,’ that pollen and other allergens. The that you’re breathing it even of housekeeping and janitorial type of cleaning you do when if you aren’t seeing it. Left latter is somewhat controllable if you keep your windows you don’t necessarily want to services in the United States, untouched, dust will collect and doors closed all the time. take everything off the shelf.” and Taryn Williford, lifestyle not only on your HVAC filters (Essentially, you’d have to live but also in your ductwork, director at Apartment Therapy. She also suggests getting a in a bubble.) microfiber duster with an exGomez, who is responsible causing your system to work tendible handle to clean light Start dusting at the top of a room, allowing gravity to work for you. fixtures and ceiling fans, the tops of door frames and picture Gomez teaches her staff to follow an “S” pattern when dusting. “This frames. brings the dust from high spots, across the midpoint and down to the Gomez also recommends lowest point, where you will eventually vacuum, mop or sweep up,” she having a feather duster (dusters with ostrich feathers says. are best because they carry a All this dust makes for an harder, affecting its efficiency for implementing cleaning pro- natural negative charge that grams in some of the nation’s attracts positively charged dust unhealthy environment that and efficacy. largest hotels, resorts and casi- particles) and/or a microfiber can cause breathing issues, To find out how to remove nos, says to start by gathering duster wand (her favorite dry eyes and other illnesses. dust, I turned to Gisela Gomez, senior vice president of your supplies, including miis Rubbermaid’s HYGEN If not dealt with frequently, it can get into your HVAC system operations for the outsourcing crofiber cloths, which she likes microfiber duster); a Swiffer; a SEE DUST, PAGE F12 division of Hospitality Staffing because they act like magnets and circulate, which means Special to The Washington Post

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Terry and Kim Kovel | Antiques and Collecting

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t is not easy to identify antique and vintage ceramics, because many were made by small local potteries and not marked. Workmen often moved to another factory but continued to make the same type of wares and decoration.

purchased through the Bradford Exchange. Have they maintained their original values or appreciated in value?

CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States. Prices vary in different locations because of local economic conditions.

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Collecting limited edition plates became popular in the 1970s, but interest has faded in recent years. Many collector plates sell for $10 or less.

You can check prices on sites like eBay but be sure to check “Sold” prices. Asking prices are usually higher.

Q. While cleaning out an

old root cellar, I found what seems to be a sample case Spatter ware is a pottery of Texaco Oil products. decorated with paint that is There are 20 bottles with actually spattered on the plate different liquids in them. by flicking a stick dipped in The labels list the ingredients and have the Texaco the paint. Very similar decorations were made by dabbing logo on them. The logo is paint on with a sponge. Many a white circle outlined in collectors think spatter and black with a red star and a sponge are the same, so you green “T” in the middle of must check any written deit. The bottles are 6 inches scriptions. high and about an inch Both types of folk pottery around and all have cork were made in the early 1800s stoppers. Are they of interest or value to anyone? in Scotland, Italy, Holland, France and the United States.

You have a salesman’s Similar dinnerware and other household dishes are still be- sample case. There are ing made but with the help of collectors who want sample machines, not often by hand. cases. Collectors of advertising items and those interested Tulips are often pictured either as part of a border or as in automobile-related items would also be interested. Texa single flower in the center.

Conestoga Auction Co. aco started out as The Texas sold a collection of this type Co. in Beaumont, Texas, in of pottery, with many early 1902. Texaco was a brand examples selling for hundreds name the company used, but of dollars. A plate with a borit didn’t become the official der of green and blue spatter corporate name until 1959. A stripes and a center with two red star representing Texas stylized tulips did not have was first used as a logo in 1902 a maker’s mark and sold for and was trademarked in 1909. $224.

The logo on your bottles, a red star on a white circle Over many years, I with black outline, was used became a plate collector, from 1936 to 1963. The value assembling many numof sample cases depends on bered sets of various what type of case it is and the themes. Among them are condition and desirability of collections of limited plates its contents. Sample cases patterned after creations similar to yours have sold for

by Charles Wysocki, such $150 or more in recent years. as Wysocki County Corners. I have about a dozen I would appreciate any collections from Wysocinformation you may have ki to Norman Rockwell on a vintage bottle marked renditions. They were all “Federal law forbids sale

A.

Q.

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Dinnerware was made with overall spatter or sponged decoration or with a spatter or sponged border and center design.

Both are popular vintage collectibles. Price is determined by the condition and the skill of the decorator. Center designs can be a single flower or a scene of rabbits playing baseball. This plate has stylized tulips with a spatter stripe border and sold for $224. (COWLES SYNDICATE INC.)

or re-use of this bottle.”

I’m pretty sure it’s about 55 years old.

A.

During Prohibition (1920-1933), old liquor bottles were often used to hold homemade liquor. A law prohibiting the resale or reuse of used liquor bottles was passed in 1935. This prevented homemade liquor from being passed off as legal by bottling it in used “legal” bottles. The law was repealed on Dec. 1, 1964. A few liquor bottles with this wording were made in 1934 after the law was passed but before it was in effect, and it was used on some bottles into the 1970s.

Q. My husband’s aunt

gave us a bed years ago for our son to sleep in. On the back of the headboard was a small paper specifying that this was a bed Calvin Coolidge slept in. When we moved, the paper was lost. It had been taped to the back of the bed. My husband’s aunt has passed

away. Is there any way we can validate the bed belonged to Calvin Coolidge?

A.

Probably not. Even if you still have the paper saying it was Coolidge’s bed, it would have to be authenticated. A picture showing the bed in his boyhood home would help.

Calvin Coolidge became president on Aug. 3, 1923, after President Warren G. Harding died suddenly. Coolidge was sworn in at his boyhood home in Plymouth Notch, Vermont.

The home is now owned by the National Park Service and is part of the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site.

The Museum & Education Center there might have something in its archives that shows a picture of Coolidge’s bedroom and includes the bed. Check the website CoolidgeFoundation.org for information on how to contact them. You can also try contacting the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum (ForbesLibrary.org/ Coolidge).

Advertising sign, Peaches, wood, two-sided, painted, black letters on white background, red triangles, 5 x 30 inches, $85.

Coffee grinder, Enterprise, cast iron, black, patriotic decals, cinched waist shape, drawer, S-curve handle, wood base, late 1800s, 12 1/2 inches, $175.

Clock, Samuel Terry, Federal, pillar and scroll, mahogany, broken arch pediment, three brass finials, painted glass tablet, eagle, shield, four American flags, 31 inches, $350.

Plate, hammered silver, round, divided into three sections, flared and flattened rim, JTL monogram, marked, Kalo Shop, Chicago, 2 x 12 inches, $490.

Staffordshire creamer, cow shape, curled tail, calf feeding, cream color with marbled agate glaze, 1800s, 5 x 8 inches, $550.

Tiffany glass vase, gold iridescent, wide top, dimpled sides, deeply ruffled rim, spread foot, signed “L.C. Tiffany Favrile,” 4 x 4 1/2 inches, $625.

TIP: Use a soft bristle toothbrush to clean hard-to-reach spots on silver or jewelry.

Terry Kovel and Kim Kovel answer readers’ questions sent to the column. Send a letter with one question describing the size, material (glass, pottery) and what you know about the item. Include only two pictures, the object and a closeup of any marks or damage. Be sure your name and return address are included. Write to Kovels, The Republican, King Features Syndicate, 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803 or email us at collectorsgallery@kovels. com.

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30-year US mortgage rates reach 3.17%

By Kathy Orton

Washington Post

Charles Justin Byrnes and Edward Aran Byrnes, trustees, to Jessica Christiansen and Elena Oxman, 719 Barnes Road, $740,000.

AGAWAM Daniel J. Black to Sergey Legkodukh, 63 Corey Colonial, $182,000.

Denise M. Scales to Andrew J. Greeno, 420 Main St., Unit 75, $137,000.

Donald J. Donahue to Travis A. Lansing, 76 Stewart Lane, $279,900.

Irene Walsh to Angela R. Tassinari, 59 Tracy Drive, $260,000.

Kathleen Dubuc-King, representative, and Joseph L. Dubuc, estate, to Elizabeth A. Maher, 106 Plantation Drive, $155,000.

Kathryn M. Patterson to Michael Hutchison and Kristen M. Hutchison, 48 Wrenwood Lane, $225,000.

Marc F. Birchenough, Kelly Ann Birchenough, Eric Brumley and Eric C. Brumley to Marc F. Birchenough and Kelly Ann Birchenough, 10-12 Randall St., $15,000.

Richard C. Gingras, representative, Kevin H. Gingras, representative, and Hannelore Gingras, estate, to Richard C. Gingras, 19 Rosie Lane, $120,000.

Tyler Hart to John J. Walsh and Sheila A. Walsh, 60 Plantation Drive, $170,000.

AMHERST

BELCHERTOWN M & G Land Development LLC, to Stephen R. Utley, Shea Avenue, $75,000.

Lincoln George Adams to Lee W. Adams and Susan E. Adams, 20 Palmer Road, $150,000.

Ana E. Centeno to Ana E. Centeno and Brenda L. Roman-Garcia, 55 Empire St., Unit 52, $100.

Maria Woods and Maria R. Woods to Jared Michael Gordon, St. George Road, $29,000.

Jesus Guzman to Christopher C. Kervian and Josue M. Rolongarcia, 21 Adams St., $280,000.

Paul P. Porra and Carol A. Porra to K & M Inc., Apple Road, $55,000.

Karen Ferreira and Karen Amy Wolcheck to Ashley E. Reidy, 308 East St., $235,000.

Karen M. Walker and Steven P. Walker BUCKLAND to Maher A. Hasan and Lidia Mrad, 167 Barton Ave., $400,000.

Mark L. Printon Estate, Larch M. Purinton and Laurel P. Kearns, trustees Julie A. Nicoliello, personal representative, and Joan P. Sullivan, estate, to and personal representatives, to Colin Musa Cayan, 31 Ledgewood Circle, E. Scott and Laura E. Scott, Avery $270,000.

Road, $60,000.

Sligo Realty Co. LLC, to Blythewood Property Management LLC, and Anthony R. Witman, 251 North Washington St., 257 North Washington St., and 259 North Washington St., $1,125,000.

David M. Martel and Marcia M. Martel to John E. Tyler III, trustee, Susan L. Tyler, trustee, and 96 Stebbins Street Realty Trust, 96 Stebbins St., $580,000.

Holly L. Ruderman, Holly L. Burton and David Ruderman to Drusilla De Veer and Pamela Lynam, 20 Springfield Road, $258,000.

Spencer W. Shumway, Molly C. Kenneson and Molly Shumway to Jane Taylor, 51 Metacomet St., $370,000.

CHESTER Chester Town to Fawne St. Pierre and Chad St. Pierre, Round Hill Road, $15,001.

Chester Town to Joseph P. Hepworth and Carol R. Hepworth, Birch Circle, $15,100.

Apple Brook West LLC, to Annette B. Geldzahler, 8 Vista Terrace, $125,000.

Christine Ryan to Justin Ching, 19 Harlow Drive, $282,000.

Carla M. Becker, trustee, and Windcatcher Revocable Trust to Brian McLaughlin and Melora McLaughlin, Flat Hills Road, $130,000.

Agnes C. Ting, trustee, and Ting Family Nominee Trust to 845 North Pleasant Street LLC, 845 North Pleasant St., $380,000.

ASHFIELD Marie Stella 2012 Revocable Trust,

LeClerc Brothers Inc., to Tanya Elaine Roman and Amanda Odalys Conde, 27 Worthington St., $300,000.

Lisa Tavernier to Scott A. Fortin, 541 Chicopee St., $196,000.

Lois J. Stratton and Daniel L. Stratton to Tess E. Kania and Genesis Z Estrada, 26 Louise Ave, $250,000.

Mark L. Lemelin and Joanne J. Lemelin to Dennis L. Brantley Jr., 80-82 Orchard St., $265,000.

Nancy Theresa Pajak and Sandra Anita Santos to Mariam I. Allam, 6 Barre Circle, $225,000.

Chester Town to Paul N. Suplinskas and Mary Cordes Suplinskas, 352 E River Road, $30,485.

Onexis Iturrino and Orlando Iturrino to Kevin Richard Vance Jr., and Krystal Lee Swiderski, 36 Mary St., $215,000.

CHICOPEE

Patricia B. Hay to Natalya Kravchenko, 502 Irene St., $297,000.

Alan L. Betournay and Gina M. Betournay to Ilya Latoshkin, 13-15 Garrity St., $275,000.

Douglas M. Delisle and Keri A. Delisle Daniel N. Hebert and Leah K. Hebert to to Anthony Patalano, 95 Railroad St., $324,500.

Daniel N. Hebert, trustee, Leah K. Hebert, trustee, and Leah K. Hebert 2021 Bank of America NA, and Reverse Trust, 321 Old Farm Road, $100.

Mortgage Solutions Inc., attor-

Kenneth R. Hamel and Carrie A. Hamel to Sherine Ann Marie Hastings, 1741 Memorial Drive, $220,000.

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Six weeks of increases have put the 30-year fixed-rate average at its highest level in nine months.

According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate average jumped to 3.17% with an average 0.7 point. (Points are fees paid to a lender equal to 1% of the loan amount and are in addition to the interest rate.) It was 3.09% a week ago and 3.5% a year ago. The 30year fixed-rate average hasn’t been this high since June.

Freddie Mac, the federally chartered mortgage investor, aggregates rates from around 80 lenders across the country to come up with weekly national average mortgage rates.

It uses rates for high-quality borrowers with strong credit scores and large down payments. Because of the criteria, these rates are not available to every borrower.

The survey is based on home purchase mortgages, which means rates for refinances may be higher. The price adjustment for refinance transactions that went into effect in December is adding to the cost. The adjustment, which applies to all Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac refinances, is 0.5% of the loan amount. That works out to $1,500 on a $300,000 loan.

The 15-year fixed-rate average rose to 2.45% with an average 0.6 point. It was 2.4% a week ago and 2.92% a year ago. The five-year adjustable rate average climbed to 2.84% with an average 0.2 point. It was 2.79% a week ago and 3.34% a year ago.

“Moving forward, the general uptrend in mortgage rates is expected to resume as economic growth draws investors into stocks and out of bonds,” said Danielle Hale, Realtor. com’s chief economist.

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LEGEND: The rate and annual percentage rate (APR) are effective as of the publication date. The APR may increase after consummation and may vary. Payments do not include amounts for taxes and insurance. The fees set forth for each advertisement above may be charged to open the plan (A) Mortgage Banker, (B) Mortgage Broker, (C) Bank, (D) S&L, (E) Credit Union, (BA) indicates Licensed Mortgage Banker, NYS Banking Dept., (BR) indicates Registered Mortgage Broker, NYS Banking Dept., (loans arranged through third parties). “Call for Rates” means actual rates were not available at press time. All rates are quoted on a minimum FICO score of 740. Conventional loans are based on loan amounts of $165,000. Jumbo loans are based on loan amounts of $548.250. Points quoted include discount and/or origination. Lock Days: 30-60. Annual percentage rates (APRs) are based on fully indexed rates for adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs). The APR on your specific loan may differ from the sample used. Fees reflect charges relative to the APR. If your down payment is less than 20% of the home’s value, you will be subject to private mortgage insurance, or PMI. FHA mortgages include both UFMIP and MIP fees based on loan amount of $165,000 with 5% down payment. VA mortgages include funding fees based on loan amount of $165,000 with 5% down payment. The Republican does not guarantee the accuracy of the information appearing above or the availability of rates and fees in this table. All rates, fees and other information are subject to change without notice. The Republican does not own any financial institutions. Some or all of the companies appearing in this table pay a fee to appear in this table. If you are seeking a mortgage in excess of $548.250, recent legislation may enable lenders in certain locations to provide rates that are different from those shown in the table above. Sample Repayment Terms-ex. 360 monthly payments of $5.29 per $1,000 borrowed ex. 180 monthly payments of $7.56 per $1,000 borrowed. We recommend that you contact your lender directly to determine what rates may be available to you. To access the NMLS Consumer Access website, please visit www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org. To appear in this table, or report any inaccuracies call 413-788-1050.

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Deeds CONTINUED FROM PAGE F10 Scott A. Lessing and Lisa A. Lessing to Ruben Rodriguez Rivera, 32 Hudson Ave., $279,000.

Zeddymar Portorreal to Santana Real Estate Inc., and Danny Adorno, 67 Springfield St., $26,000.

CUMMINGTON Peter E. Magistri to Richard M. Zafft and Sharrie A. Zafft, Bashan Hill Road, $49,000.

DEERFIELD Malcolm Thompson and Bonita Joyce Weeks to Natalie Marie Blais and John Lucas Bussard, River Road, $200,000.

EAST LONGMEADOW Cardinal Home Investors LLC, to Christian R. Morneau and Sravya Malepati, 297 Kibbe Road, $310,000.

Edward Rutkowski to SRV Properties LLC, 27 Shaw St., $133,000.

Theresa A. Cox to Nicholas O. Jorge, 112 Dearborn St., $287,000.

EASTHAMPTON John R. Lynch to Hannah R. Carrasco and Joshua R. Carrasco, 13 Holyoke St., $385,000.

Michelle LaConte, trustee, Heather Patenaude, trustee, and Dapr Nominee Trust to Daniel K. Edwards and Suzanne P. Edwards, 22 Clark Lane, $425,000.

Michelle LaConte, trustee, Heather Patenaude, trustee, and Dapr Nominee Trust to Daniel K. Edwards and Suzanne P. Edwards, 24 Clark Lane, $35,000.

GRANBY Matthew LeVierge and Sarah Malone to Robert F. LeVierge and Theresa L. LeVierge, 8 School St., $100.

Michael E. Cupak to Maria G. McCarthy, 116 School St., $100,000.

GREENFIELD Robin Jenell Condon, “aka” Robin Jennell Condon, to Karla J. Hutchinson and Michael D. Hutchinson, 54 Wells St., $100,000.

HADLEY Richard C. Scott to Ronald F. Blajda and Laura Rup Blajda, 2 Mount Warner Road, $10,000.

Marjory H. Spencer to Barstows Longview Farm Inc., Hockanum Road Off, $40,000.

James P. Tudryn to Walter J. Czajkowski and Mary T. McNamara, 38 Shattuck Road, $245,000.

Harry L. Barstow and Teresa L. Barstow to Daniel Allen Cavanaugh and Emily A. Gomes, 136 Middle St., and 94 Middle St., $545,000.

HAMPDEN Janice Munsell, Alice Harper, V. Paul Harper and Pamela A. Jacques to Wendy L. Colbath and Robert M. Colbath, 15 Old Coach Road, $205,000.

HEATH Erich J. Holan to Christopher H. Keniley, 29 Bellor Road, $72,000.

HOLYOKE

HOME & GARDEN Drive, $525,000.

Wagner, 35 Holyoke St., $333,000.

Heidi J. Milbier, Joan E. Milbier and Michael J. Milbier to William F. Chamberlain Jr., 55 Tabor Crossing, $232,900.

Roman A. Czarniecki, personal repreJaan Development Corp., to G & F sentative, Irene Janina Czarniecki, Custom Built Homes Inc., 2 Noble estate, and Irene J. Czarniecki, Steed Crossing, $98,000. estate, to Nu-Way Homes Inc., 291 Riverside Drive, $651,000.

Jodie S. Burstein to Zakia Natour, 94 Wilkin Drive, $410,000.

John H. Bellows to Jose A. Cuevas Rentas, 1423 Longmeadow St., $320,000.

Michael R. Massie and Allison M. Massie to Sean D. Keane, 128 Laurel St., $355,000.

Serge N. Evanguelidi and Toni M. Evanguelidi to Mark Flanagan and Lisa Bromberg, 32 Osceola Lane, $460,000.

Stratton Renovation LLC, to Johsua C. Rickman and Lauren E. Rickman, 102 Lincoln Park, $430,000.

LUDLOW Alfred J. Albano Jr., and Pedro D. Fernandes to Pedro D. Fernandes, 196 Rood St., $350,000.

Chrystal J. Vieira to Amy L. Goding, 195 Cady St., $235,000.

Debra E. Hawkins to Nicholas Roux, 4 Alice St., $206,000.

Edward Aniolowski, John Aniolowski Alycar Investments LLC, to Alondra and Rosemary Leduc to Devon J. Sanchez, 193-195 Oak St., $265,000.

Thomas and Emily E. Enscoe, 52 Christina M. Rigali to Dawn Howard, Michael St., $240,000.

502 Hillside Ave., $205,000.

John L. Murphy and Paula A. Murphy Elisabeth M. Hamin to Deborah to Brian D. Benard and Karen M. Skelly, 36 Maple Crest Circle, Unit K, Benard, 2 Leland Drive, $562,500. $127,900.

Joseph M. Cabral to Manuel Santos, Joshua C. Rickman, Lauren E. RickAnhor Street, $2,500. man and Lauren E. Urbanski to Ruth Maria Arlete Mole to Danielle S. Rauluk and Mark A. Rauluk, 12 M. Hayes, 21 McLean Parkway, George Frost Drive, $393,000. $280,000.

Mark Cutting to Jacob Freeman and Rachel Correia, Rachel L. Correia Christina M. Rigali, 14 Briarwood and Celso Correia to Anthony Jorge, Drive, $480,000.

45 Duke St., $214,000.

Patriot Living LLC, to Issa Mateo, Stephanie Lawrence, Andrew 1106 Main St., $220,000.

Lawrence and Stephanie Provo to Rajin Ramraykha and Sonia Cameran A. Eugenio and Tiffani E. Ramraykha to Dominic Kirchner Small, 215 Holyoke St., $213,400.

II, trustee, and Pszczyna Realty Trust, trustee of, 339 Hampden St., MONSON $79,755.

SHL Realty LLC, to Greenvale Properties LLC, 427-429 Beech St., $125,000.

HUNTINGTON David J. Kovacs, personal representative, and Sandor Kovacs, estate, to Anne Murray-Chiriboga and David Chiriboga, 13 Old Chester Road, $422,600.

Jamie M. Picard and Joshua Picard to LONGMEADOW Catherine M. Ball, Christopher, “aka” Christopher Stamas and Penelope Christopher J. Ball and Kathryn Ball, S. Stamas to Netty Z. Perez Pineiro, 139 Elm St., $211,000.

290 Wolf Swamp Road, $316,500.

Chad Nelson and Viorika Nelson Courtney E. Wenleder and Edward to Laura C. Dowling and Matthew James Liversidge to Megan M. C. Dowling, 69 Burnham Road, Weatherborn, 48 Green Meadow $271,000.

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Northampton City to James J. Flannery Jr., 16 Glendale Road, $84,300.

Erin E. Carey, Maura L. McCarthy, Michael J. Carey and Charles T. Conner to David A. Premo and Claire A. Premo, 12-16 Hatfield St., $655,000.

Sunwood Development Corp., to Susan R. Donaldson, trustee, and Susan Donaldson Trust, 117 Olander Drive, $593,663.

ORANGE Peggy L. Peirce to Jamie Powell, 475 East River St., $146,000.

Brent R. Salvetti to Stephen J. Oliver, Benham Street, $20,000.

PALMER James J. Petrisis and Linda A. Petrisis to Dominic Kirchner II, trustee, and Anouk Realty Trust, trustee of, 10 Country Lane, $24,000.

Kevin McGerigle and Jacquelyn Johnson to Michael A. LaValley, Linda J. LaValley, Paul W. Yaeger and Heather M. Yaeger, 19 Holbrook St., $252,900.

PELHAM Burton W. Franzman, Burt Franzman and Joan Epstein to Lyle Jared Franzman and Micah D. Franzman, 135 Shutesbury Road, $100.

SOUTH HADLEY Kilerine Properties LLC, to Azam Khan and Mamoona Azam, 31 Hadley St., $390,000.

Benjamin W. Tucker, Lauren Tucker and Lauren Malanowski to Jonathan Black and Emily Rae, 206 Brainerd St., $525,000.

William D. Cotter, trustee, and Patricia Ann Cotter Revocable Trust to Federal National Mortgage AssoAllison Butterfield, 32 Shadowbrook ciation and Fannie Mae to Melina Rosario-Crespo, 7 Pine St., $150,000. Estates, $200,000.

Christine G. Regis to Thomas Clara Dvorchak, Alice K. Elderkin, Fregeau and Maureen Fregeau, 36 Barbara A. Boudreau and Joan E. Mountain Ave., and 36 Mountain Pierce to Roy Elderkin, 224 Hovey View Ave., $180,000.

Road, $75,000.

Henrod Holding LLC, to Mahmood Realty LLC, 297 Main St., $65,000.

Karl Wolpert and Deborah M. Wolpert to Fred D. Sousa, Moulton Hill Road, $55,000.

Sharon E. Johnson to James G. Williams and Elizabeth A. Williams, 11C King St., $15,000.

NORTHAMPTON Lynne K. Edwards and John A. Edwards to Janet Warren and Robert

SOUTHAMPTON George E. Gosselin, personal representative, George E. Gosselin Jr., personal representative, and Jeffrey Alan Gosselin, estate, to Alex Komlev and Vera Komlev, 66 East St., $130,000.

Yocelyn F. Delgado to Zachary Jared Berman and Meera Suri Berman, 114 Valley Road, $405,000.

SOUTHWICK

SPRINGFIELD 305 Breckwood Boulevard LLC, to John Barron and Travid M. Orszulak, 305 Breckwood Boulevard, $210,000.

Andrew A. Lopriore to Eduard Popovichenko, 735-737 St. James Ave., $260,000.

Bert V. Wright to Alexa Acosta, 129131 Wilbraham Ave., $270,000.

Bryan A. Musa to Gilberto Vargas Dalmau, 25 Pine Acre Drive, $225,000.

Byron Walker and Byron L. Walker to Abigail Sanchez, 773-775 Armory St., $227,000.

Calhoun Street LLC, to Antonio Moreno, 55 Calhoun St., $100.

Calhoun Street LLC, to Antonio Moreno, 64 Marble St., $100.

Carol-Ann Boardway Chapin and Kathleen M. Boardway to Bruce Tetrault and Cheryl Couture, 1616 South Branch Parkway, $255,000.

Casey Belieu to Hillisa G Byer, 143 Endecott St., $220,000.

Delroy Gayle to Keyla Diaz, 16 Pickett Place, $190,000.

Deluca Development Corp., to Amat Victoria Curam LLC, 61 Forest St., $130,000.

Dnepro Properties LLC, to Tamar Urena, 22-24 Somerset St., $279,800.

Emtay Inc., to Elvira Lucia Soares, 69-71 Ranney St., $300,000.

Extremely Clean (2) LLC, to Eugene J. Alexander and Valerie Vasquez-Alexander, 44 Tourigny St., $267,000.

Green Light Homes LLC, to Sheri Lussier and David Lussier, 33 Castle St, $240,000.

Herbert Bair to Kenrie Hayles and Loraine Jennifer Johnson, 40-42 Acorn St., $185,000.

Holly Ann Pandolfi, representative, and June Marie Cox, estate, to Michael Whitfield, 72 Mary Coburn Road, $180,000.

Jamie Snell and Zachary M. Snell to Ana Nieves, 515 Bay St., $180,000.

JJS Capital Investment LLC, to Junior Santos Feliciano, 47-49 Dickinson St., $300,000.

John J. Walsh and Sheila A. Walsh to Kathryn S. Durand, 380 Plumtree Road, $257,000.

John T. Cavicchia to Green Light Homes LLC, 33 Castle St., $145,000.

Juan Angel Santana to Michelle E. Rodriguez Marrero and Noel Mercado Quintana, 36 Kent Road, $220,000.

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Deeds CONTINUED FROM PAGE F11 Kara L. Harris and Jason Harris to Glendon Wallace Jr., 184 Senator St., $240,000.

Kristan Xanders and Kristan Laguercia to Winston Jimenez, 125-127 Suffolk St., $57,967.

Luis A. Colon and Grizel Colon to Andre Bandiaky and Kathiushka Divalanie Bandiaky, 1205 Bradley Road, $270,000.

Luis Ortiz Jr., and Melissa Ortiz to Carlos G. Rosario, 156 Florence St., $100,000.

U S Bank, trustee, and Structured Asset Securities Corp. Series 2006GEL4, trustee of, to Plata O. Plomo Inc., 50 Macomber Ave., $99,000.

U S Bank, trustee, and Aegis Asset Backed Securities Trust Series 2005-5, trustee of, to All About Real Estate LLC, 106 Greene St., $40,000.

Vincent P. Langone and Carol E. Langone to Alexander Ortiz, 41 Upton St., $220,000.

Waleska Semprit to Gerardo Cruz Quesada and Raquel Queseda Torres, 138 Pasco Road, $235,000.

Winston Jimenez to JJJ17 LLC, 125127 Suffolk St., $93,000.

X Main Street Corp., to 1 Root Inc., Malissa Jean-Charles and Malissa A. Cunningham to Jennifer Cabrera 716 Sumner Ave., $150,000. and Alberto J. Negron Rodriguez, 38-40 Biltmore St., $315,000.

SUNDERLAND Nicole Milanes and Bernabe Milanes to Luz Guerrero, 41 Queensbury Drive, $210,000.

Patrick Manning and Shannon Manning to Ramon Tapia Fabian and Raquel Reyes Ferrer De Tapia, 83-85 Hamburg St., $165,000.

Paula M. Circosta to Nancy Matos, 647 Parker St., $214,900.

Plata O. Plomo Inc., to Blythewood Property Management LLC, 50 Macomber Ave., $121,000.

Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity Inc., to Tupatupa Toto and Faida Tausi, 175 Bloomfield St., $200,000.

Ramon Tapia to Ramon Tapia Fabian and Raquel Reyes Ferrer De Tapia, 73 Bessemer St., $100.

Jillian B. Manning and Joseph A. Manning to Alyssa E. Crockett and

Round Two LLC, to Rinaldi Pease Holdings LLC, 31-33 Worcester Ave., $255,000.

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Karen K. Schwalm, 230 Plumtree Road, $374,900.

WALES Debra Libera and Debra Sprout to Bradley Switt, 25 Monson Road, $23,000.

Scott J. Mascaro and Kathleen Mascaro to Jared Berkeley, 25 Lawnwood St., $204,000.

Robert L. Hegyi and Lynn S. Hegyi to Tyler Stretch and Alyson L. Stretch, 19 McBride Road, $401,500.

Suzy M. Cieboter, Erik Marcoux and Lisa M. Dangelo to Suzy M. Cieboter and David J. Cieboter, 15 Josephine St., $134,000.

Sybel Gonzalez to Alexis Rivas-Mateo, 31-33 Amber St., $255,000.

Theresa D. Martin to Anthony Malfino, 55 Parkerview St., $200,000.

Thomas P. Keenan and Susan Keenan to Anthony B. Broadnax, 1154 Worthington St., $380,000.

WEST SPRINGFIELD Anne Marie Robinson, representative, Jean P. Robinson, estate, and Joan P. Robinson, estate, to Rosa M. Echevarria and Kevin J. Rodriguez, 19 Worthen St., $201,500.

Cardinal Homes Inc., to Stoneridge Realty LLC, 4 Pine St., $414,277.

Frances A. Brandt to Jessica L. Andrews, 80 Brush Hill Ave., Unit 48, $87,000.

Greg G. Taylor, representative, and William P. Chesworth, estate, to Ashley Martin, 80 Brush Hill

Christopher Nascembeni to Ryan Bonesio and Jill Bonesio, 40 Park St., $321,000.

Daniel P. Donohue and Melanie L. Donohue to Joel T. Malo, 55 Stuart Place, $260,000.

Dmitriy Kozodoy and Julia Kozodoy to Timothy Cardaropoli and Christopher Cardaropoli, 22 Moseley Ave., $266,000.

Glenn Korostynski and Robin Sheldon to Heather Myers, 37 Foch Ave., $215,000.

James M. Kotowski and Donna S. Kotowski to Joseph Manfredi and Kristina Manfredi, 170 City View Road, $530,000.

Joseph M. Manfredi and Kristina M. Manfredi to Laura M. Taylor and Ryan W. Taylor, 19 Waterford Drive, $540,000.

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Ryan T. Haley and Nicole Haley to Kathleen Demetrion, 1599 Plumtree Road, $282,000.

Stanley W. Liszka Jr., estate, and Stanley W. Liszka III, representative, to Edwin N. Acevedo and Amneris Acevedo, 109 Second St., $189,900.

Robert E. Madigan, personal representative, and Sean M. Madigan, estate, to Carlos F. Martins and Maria M. Martins, 142 West St., and 143 West St., $675,000.

Andrey Gnidenko and Tatyana Gnidenko to Kyle Randall, 1928 East Mountain Road, $355,000.

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Revampit LLC, to Stephanie Lynn Godek and Kirsy Segarra, 52 Portulaca Drive, $243,300.

Richard C. Deslauriers and Heather L. Mikolas to Alexandra Rubin, 126 Jamestown Drive, Unit B, $125,000.

Tombor to John J. Stueve, 94 South St., $296,500.

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Ronald W. Gresty Jr., and Rhiannon J. Gresty to Petrie Rubio Enterprises LLC, 15 Walker Road, $55,000.

WARE Mark R. Gaudette, Paula A. Perrier, Paula A. Aldrich and Patricia A. Pittsley to Susan J. Cunningham, 21 Willow St., and Lamoureux Avenue, $180,000.

U.S.A. Housing & Urban Development to Brad Matthew Dimiero, 17 Pine St., $85,000.

Andrew Tombor and Martha W.

NMLS#64460 Ave., Unit 44, $97,000.

Jeffrey K. Gallup and Sarah S. Naylor to Richard S. Staples, 879 Piper Road, $210,000.

KSV Realty LLC, to Nino Valentino, 129 Lancaster Ave., $196,000.

Marc Bergeron and Suzanne Bergeron to Luis Gonzalez, 41 York St., $195,000.

Michael G. Anable Sr., to Denise Scales, 407 Kings Highway, $252,000.

Michael Martin to Cig4 LLC, 8486 York St., $140,000.

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Joseph R. Avery and John P. Avery to John P. Avery and Carrie J. Avery, 125 Berkshire Drive, $186,120.

Kenneth D. Smigel and Laura A. Smigel to Christopher Smigel, 43 Oak Terrace, $289,000.

Kenneth J. Tabor, Paula L. Tabor and Reta C. Bergstrom to Jenny Chen Maus, 17 Toledo Ave., $250,000.

Margaret M. Nadeau to Christopher G. Dastous, 3 Myrtle Ave., $245,000.

Ryan W. Taylor and Laura Taylor to Daniel P. Donohue and Melanie L. Donohue, 457 Loomis St., $410,000.

Shakil Ahmed to Fanny Naranjo Wendell Town Selectboard to and Julia Naranjo, 35 Mill St., Friends of Wendell Meetinghouse $175,000.

Inc., 1 Morse Village Road, $100.

WESTFIELD 110 Lockhouse LLC, to Amanda L. Balicki, 110 Lockhouse Road, Unit H, $295,750.

WILBRAHAM 2301 Boston Road LLC, to Theresa A. Cox, 39 Ivy Circle, $229,000.

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disinfectant spray; and a vacuum with attachments and a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter.

Start dusting at the top of a room, allowing gravity to work for you. Gomez teaches her staff to follow an “S” pattern when dusting. “This brings the dust from high spots, across the midpoint and down to the lowest point, where you will eventually vacuum, mop or sweep up,” she says.

Be smart about the order in which you clean, Williford says: If you have a bedroom ceiling fan, dust it right before changing the sheets so you can wash the dust away.

Gomez says to be aware of the number of swipes you make; you don’t want to keep going over surfaces with a dirty cloth. Ideally, you would swipe only once per side.

Follow the same technique for bathrooms, but use more than one cloth. “You will need one for the sink, one for the toilet and one for the shower, so that you don’t cross-contaminate,” Gomez says.

Baseboards and corners are typically the dustiest spots in a room, which is why a vacuum with attachments is so helpful, Gomez says. “It’s the only way to get in those corners where dust mites tend to settle.”

But first, dust your shades, sheers and curtains by patting them with your hands. “Pat starting from the top, then mid, then low, making sure to spread the curtains apart, so you are patting and stretching all parts. Let the dust fall, and then vacuum,” she says.

Frequency depends on several factors. “If you have pets or if you are someone who is really sensitive to allergies, you might need to dust more often,” Williford says. Once a week should take care of visible surface dust, but if you don’t have a lot of stuff, then you might get away with dusting only once a month.

Mayhew, a “Today” show style expert and former magazine editor, is the author of “Flip! for Decorating.”

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PUBLIC AUCTION

PUBLIC AUCTION

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31 AT 10:30 A.M. (ET)

MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

LIVE ONSITE & WEBCAST STEEL FRAME BUILDING SYSTEMS MANUFACTURING COMPANY

3 ROOM / 1 BEDROOM SINGLE STORY

8 ROOM / 3 BEDROOM SINGLE STORY

PUBLIC AUCTION

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7TH at 1:00 P.M.

ST

• SHUTESBURY •

SECURED PARTY SALE

STATE OF THE ART • MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT •

• BLOCK MOLDER • ROLL FORMERS • • SHEAR • BENDER • WELDERS • RTO OXIDIZER • • MACHINE TOOLS • COMPRESSORS • BOILERS • • BRIDGE CRANES • FORKLIFTS • SCISSOR LIFT • • PICKUP TRUCKS • SUPPORT & OFFICE EQUIPMENT • H ±1,250,000 LBS. GALV. STEEL COIL STOCK H SUSTAINABLE BUILDING SYSTEMS USA, LLC

18 CRAFTSMAN ROAD EAST WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT TO BE SOLD ON THE PREMISES & BY LIVE INTERNET BIDDING

RANCH STYLE HOME “CLOSE PROXIMITY TO LAKE WYOLA”

301 Locks Pond Road a/k/a 366 Locks Pond Road

SHUTESBURY, MASSACHUSETTS

Features:

To be Sold on the Premises

AVAILABLE AT WWW.BIDSPOTTER.COM SEND for DESCRIPTIVE BROCHURE or VISIT our WEBSITE at WWW.POSNIK.COM

SALE PER ORDER OF SECURED PARTY TERMS OF SALE ENTIRETY: $200,000.00 DEPOSIT BY WIRE TRANSFER OR CERTIFIED CHECK INDIVIDUAL TRADE LOTS: 25% DEPOSIT CASH, WIRE TRANSFER OR CERTIFIED CHECK 13% BUYERS PREMIUM APPLIES ON ALL PURCHASES OTHER TERMS TO BE ANNOUNCED AT TIME OF SALE INSPECTIONS: MONDAY, MARCH 29TH & TUESDAY, MARCH 30TH – 10:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. & MORNING OF SALE – 8:30 A.M. TO 10:30 A.M.

• BELMONT •

SPLIT LEVEL STYLE HOME WITH

TWO CAR BUILT-IN GARAGE “CLOSE PROXIMITY TO ALL AMENITIES” 307 Channing Road BELMONT, MA To be Sold on the Premises

• Single Story Ranch Style Home • ±11,325 S/F of Land • • Total of (3) Rooms w/ (1) Bedroom & (1) Bathroom • • ±528 S/F of Gross Area • Propane Monitor Space Heat • • Metal Roof • Crawl Space Basement • Vinyl Siding • • Private Well & Septic • Zoned: Residential •

Sale Per Order of Mortgagee Attorney Joseph J. Lange Of the Firm of Lyon & Fitzpatrick, LLP 14 Bobala Road, Holyoke, MA Attorney for Mortgagee

H LIVE ONSITE & LIVE ONLINE BIDDING H

FRIDAY, APRIL 9TH at 1:00 P.M.

Terms Of Sale $10,000.00 Deposit Cash or Certified Funds.

5% Buyer’s Premium Applies.

Other Terms to be Announced at Time of Sale.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THIS AUCTION:

Features:

• Single Story Split Level Style Home • ±10,346 S/F of Land • • Total of (8) Rooms w/ (3) Bedrooms & (2) Baths • • ±1,699 S/F of Gross Living Area Above Grade • • Gas Hot Water Baseboard Heat • Air Conditioning • Porch • • Partial Finished Basement (±1,212 S/F) • Public Water & Sewer • H Two-Car Built-In Garage H Sale Per Order of Mortgagee Terms Of Sale Attorney Keith K. Fuller, $25,000.00 Deposit Cash or Certified Funds.

5300 Bigelow Commons, Enfield, CT Deposit to be Increased 10% of the Purchase Price Attorney for Mortgagee within Five Business Days of the Auction 5% Buyer’s Premium Applies.

Other Terms to be Announced at Time of Sale.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THIS AUCTION:

We are doing our best to ensure our staff and customers are safe as possible, so we may take necessary precautions to maintain health and safety protocols. The COVIDVIRUS still remains a potential risk in any permitted public gathering. All auction sale attendees should remain mindful to observe social distancing and all other CDC and government health cautions. We cannot be responsible for any violations by any persons, or risk of contraction in any event. Please maintain 6’ distance between yourself and others. Please do not attend if you are experiencing any symptoms of illness or have been exposed to someone who has, or have traveled outside of the United States in the last month. Masks Required.

We are doing our best to ensure our staff and customers are safe as possible, so we may take necessary precautions to maintain health and safety protocols. The COVIDVIRUS still remains a potential risk in any permitted public gathering. All auction sale attendees should remain mindful to observe social distancing and all other CDC and government health cautions. We cannot be responsible for any violations by any persons, or risk of contraction in any event. Please maintain 6’ distance between yourself and others. Please do not attend if you are experiencing any symptoms of illness or have been exposed to someone who has, or have traveled outside of the United States in the last month. Masks Required.

Aaron Posnik

Aaron Posnik

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West Springfield, MA • Philadelphia, PA 413-733-5238 • 610-853-6655

West Springfield, MA • Philadelphia, PA 413-733-5238 • 610-853-6655

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PUBLIC AUCTION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14TH Starting at 10:00 A.M. MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

• CHICOPEE, MASSACHUSETTS • (2) AUCTIONS / (2) LOCATIONS

• 3-STORY FOUR FAMILY HOME • • 2-STORY TWO FAMILY HOME • “CLOSE PROXIMITY TO ALL AMENITIES” 389-391 Front St.and 34 Beverly St. CHICOPEE, MA To be Sold Individually on each Premises

389-391 FRONT STREET AT 10:00 A.M. • 3-Story Four Family Home • ±12,705 S/F of Land • • Total of (16) Rooms w/ (6) Bedrooms & (4) Bathrooms • • ±3,784 S/F of Total Gross Living Area • • Unit #1 – (3) Rooms w/ (1) Bedroom & (1) Bath (±719 S/F) • • Unit #2 – (3) Rooms w/ (1) Bedroom & (1) Bath (±719 S/F) • • Unit #3 – (5) Rooms w/ (2) Bedrooms & (1) Bath (±1,438 S/F) • • Unit #4 – (5) Rooms w/ (2) Bedrooms & (1) Bath (±908 S/F) • • Gas Steam Heat • Full Basement • Vinyl Siding • Each Unit Separately Metered • • Side & Front Porches • Public Water & Sewer • Zoned: B-1-2-Family • • Assessor’s Parcel #98014 • H 5-Car Detached Garage H 34 BEVERLY STREET AT 11:00 A.M. • 2-Story Two Family Home • ±5,000 S/F of Land • • Total of (10) Rooms w/ (4) Bedrooms & (2) Bathrooms • • Each Unit: (5) Rooms w/ (2) Bedrooms & (1) Bathroom • • Each Unit: ±988 S/F • Gas Steam/Baseboard Electric Heat • • Full Basement • Vinyl Siding • Each Unit Separately Metered • • Covered Front Porch • Public Water & Sewer • Zoned: Res. B-1-2-Family • Sale Per Order of Mortgagee Attorney Jonathan C. Sapirstein

Of the Firm of Sapirstein & Sapirstein, P.C.,

1331 Main Street, Springfield, MA Attorney for Mortgagee

Terms Of Sale $10,000.00 Deposit Cash or Certified Funds, per Property.

5% Buyer’s Premium Applies, per Property.

Other Terms to be Announced at Time of Sale.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THIS AUCTION:

We are doing our best to ensure our staff and customers are safe as possible, so we may take necessary precautions to maintain health and safety protocols. The COVIDVIRUS still remains a potential risk in any permitted public gathering. All auction sale attendees should remain mindful to observe social distancing and all other CDC and government health cautions. We cannot be responsible for any violations by any persons, or risk of contraction in any event. Please maintain 6’ distance between yourself and others. Please do not attend if you are experiencing any symptoms of illness or have been exposed to someone who has, or have traveled outside of the United States in the last month. Masks Required.

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In print in The Republican or online at MassLive.com

MA Auc. Lic #161 • PA Auc. Lic. #AY000241L

www.posnik.com • E-Mail:info@posnik.com

PUBLIC AUCTION FRIDAY, APRIL 16TH at 11:00 A.M.

MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

• TURNERS FALLS •

11 ROOM/5 BEDROOM 2-STORY

TWO FAMILY STYLE HOME WITH

TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE 8 Morris Avenue TURNERS FALLS, MA To be Sold on the Premises

Features: • 2-Story Two Family Style Home • ± ¼ Acre (± 12,981 S/F) of Land • • Total of (11) Rooms w/ (5) Bedrooms & (2) Baths • • ± 2,112 S/F of Gross Living Area • Hot Water Heat • Wood Exterior • Utility Shed • H Two Car Attached Garage H Sale Per Order of Mortgagee Attorney Benjamin M. Coyle

Of the firm of Bacon Wilson, P.C.

33 State Street, Springfield, MA Attorney for Mortgagee

Terms Of Sale $5,000.00 Deposit Cash or Certified Funds.

5% Buyer’s Premium Applies

Other Terms to be Announced at Time of Sale.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THIS AUCTION:

We are doing our best to ensure our staff and customers are safe as possible, so we may take necessary precautions to maintain health and safety protocols. The COVIDVIRUS still remains a potential risk in any permitted public gathering. All auction sale attendees should remain mindful to observe social distancing and all other CDC and government health cautions. We cannot be responsible for any violations by any persons, or risk of contraction in any event. Please maintain 6’ distance between yourself and others. Please do not attend if you are experiencing any symptoms of illness or have been exposed to someone who has, or have traveled outside of the United States in the last month. Masks Required.

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MORTGAGEE’S FORECLOSURE AUCTION HELD ON THE PREMISES

ITEM #4:

MONDAY, MARCH 29, 2021

Your ex's CDs.

BIDDERS: WEAR MASK & BRING PERSONAL PEN

2 PM 446 Birnie Avenue, West Springfield, MA Terms of Sale: Present a $5000 bank check deposit at sale. The balance shall be paid 30 days from the sale. Other terms may be announced at sale. Auctioneer makes no representations as to the accuracy of the information contained herein. NO CASH S. Hill - MA Lic. AU 03381

MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE AT PUBLIC AUCTION

Monday, March 29, 2021 12:00 PM-SPRINGFIELD 277 Redlands Street

sgl fam, 1,168 sf liv area, 0.11 ac lot, 6 rm, 3 bdrm, 1 bth, Hampden: Bk 18340, Pg 577

2:00 PM-FEEDING HILLS (Agawam) 48-50 South Westfield Street 2 fam, 3,951 sf liv area, 0.39 ac lot, 10 rm, 6 bdrm, 4 bth, Hampden: Bk 15826, Pg 471

TERMS: : Cashier’s or certified check in the sum of $5,000.00 as a deposit must be shown at the time and place of the sale in order to qualify as a bidder. No CASH. No personal checks will be accepted.

Cashier/certified checks should be made out to whomever is going to bid at the auction. The balance to be paid within thirty (30) days at the law offices of Korde & Associates, P.C., 900 Chelmsford Street, Suite 3102, Lowell, MA 01851, Attorney for the Mortgagee..

Auctioneer makes no representation as to the accuracy of the information contained herein.

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