Home and Garden, and Real Estate- September 17, 2023

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ANTIQUES: The Kovels show off a modern Rococo sofa, F10

THE BIG CHILL: Get those plants back indoors before they freeze their tootsies off, F3

Edit your entry

By A nnie M idori Atherton The Washington Post

The confluence of back-toschool season and rainy weather makes fall a particularly messy time for entryways. Wet coats, sloppy shoes, umbrellas and backpacks pile up faster than the pumpkin-spice-flavored products at Trader Joe’s.

Most of us aren’t lucky enough to have gargantuan foyers or designated mudrooms, but organization experts say anyone — in any size space — can wrangle the chaos with a bit of creativity. Starting from the lowest-lift solutions, to more involved projects, here’s what they suggest.

Edit your entry

One of the easiest and most impactful things you can do to keep things running smoothly in entryways is to remove any items that aren’t currently being used.

“I tell my clients to only put everyday items in the entryway space,” says Shantae Duckworth, a personal organizer in Seattle. “It really sets the mood for the rest of the home, especially since this is going to be the first place that you see when you open the door.”

Seasonal switch-outs are a good way to cut down on excess. Every few months, relocate jackets, shoes and other items that are no longer appropriate for the weather to a different part of the house.

Shira Gill, author of “Organized Living: Solutions and Inspiration for Your Home” (available Oct. 3), agrees editing is critical. “A big thing I’ve seen is having an insane amount of shoes by the front door,” she says. “So my tip would be really limiting that volume to a couple of pairs that you need to run or walk the dog, but having a separate place in your home, like your bedroom closet, for the

majority of your shoes.”

Add small storage solutions

An ideal entryway has three basic components, though achieving even one or two of these could be sufficient: a designated place to store necessary items; a way to hide unsightly items; and a place to sit while removing shoes. If you only have room for one small storage piece, Duckworth recommends a simple three-tier shoe rack (the top rack can hold things

other than shoes, such as bags). If you’d rather not see your shoes at all, Ann Lightfoot, author of “Love Your Home Again” and co-founder of Done & Done Home in Montclair, N.J., suggests a cabinet that’s made specifically for storing them. That said, you don’t need special furniture to get organized. In Gill’s entryway, a small stool serves as seating, and shoes either go inside a rolling basket on the floor or get concealed behind the closed doors of a credenza.

“The dirty hiking shoes and the flip-flops are inside there,” says Gill. She also keeps baskets on top of the credenza for mail, and accessorizes it with a lamp, flowers and a candle, “so it looks like a nice part of the living room.”

For a mobile, multitasking storage solution, Lightfoot says she loves a three-tiered cart. “In the entryway it can be used for umbrellas, dog leashes and supplies and even weather appropriate items like sunscreen in the summer or hats and gloves in the winter.” If you have a coat closet, she recommends investing in an over-the-door Elfa organizer. “It lasts forever, and its sturdy design allows for storing basically anything that would be needed in an entryway.”

Use empty wall space

Regardless of your layout, “The best way to create a functional system is to take advantage of empty wall space,” says Lightfoot.

This strategy works even if your home opens straight into your common space, as was the case for Gill.

When she and her husband bought their Craftsman bungalow in the San Francisco area, she thought, “How do I create a system that still can blend in with our living room decor, so it doesn’t feel like you’re just staring at a heap of shoes and backpacks when you walk into our house? And how can that system also grow with our kids as they get older?”

Jessica Bui, of Scottsdale, Ariz., and her father transform her entryway closet into a nook with seating. (JESSICA BUI)

Lee Reich | In The Garden

Move plants indoors before frost hits

HOUSEPLANTS

need to be lugged indoors well before the arrival of crisp, autumn air. Now, while windows are still open and wood stoves and furnaces still quiescent, the air inside our homes is not too different from that outdoors. Not so in a few weeks. Houseplants will need a gradual transition from the cool, moist outdoor air to the hot, dry indoor air to come.

And if hot, dry air is not bad enough, the light indoors will not compare with the light outdoors. In fact, it’s brighter on the north side of the house in summer than in a sunny room in winter. Ideally, houseplants should be gradually acclimated to decreasing amounts of light before they are brought indoors, just as they were acclimated gradually to sunlight when they were moved outdoors last spring.

Expect plants to lose some leaves as a result of their move indoors. The greater the shock a plant experiences, the greater will be its leaf loss. Some leaf loss is unavoidable. Don’t worry about it, the plants will get used to their new home.

Besides acclimation, there is another reason to move plants indoors well before frost. Many houseplants are of

tropical origin. Such plants, which include weeping figs, dracaenas, and philodendrons, experience what as known as “chilling injury” when exposed to temperatures below about 50 degrees Fahrenheit for a period of time. In contrast, subtropical houseplants, like miniature orange trees, hibiscuses, and jade plants, can tolerate temperatures down to, and even a bit below, freezing.

Don’t immediately stop reading to run outside and whisk your houseplants indoors just yet. First give each plant a thorough inspection. You want only the plants indoors, not any hitchhikers

in the form of insects. Be especially on the lookout for mealybugs, spidermites, and perhaps aphids, on the leaves or stems.

Look under the pots for pests — quickly, as you lift a pot, before sowbugs and earthworms crawl or slither

out of sight. Earthworms are beneficial in the garden and lawn, but their churning of the soil and burrowing wreaks havoc in the confines of a flowerpot. I’ve read that a potted plant could be rid of earthworms by setting the plant in a basin of limewa-

ter for a quarter of an hour. Do not try this method with plants that “hate” lime, like gardenias and camellias. Either disinfest any pest-ridden plants, or place them indoors where they are isolated from other plants.

Leaving this Thanksgiving cactus outdoors to experience cool weather and shorter days will have the plant blooming once brought indoors.

Ideally, houseplants should be gradually acclimated to decreasing amounts of light before they are brought indoors, just as they were acclimated gradually to sunlight when they were moved outdoors last spring.

How to improve air flow in your house

By O livia Rudgard Bloomberg

Facilitating air flow into and throughout a home is important for human health. Indoor air pollution from cooking, dust and cleaning products is bad for your well-being, especially if you spend an extended amount of time inside.

Air flow is also important for temperature. Too little ventilation, and a home can easily overheat; when moisture can’t escape, there are also issues with condensation. Too much ventilation, and it can be difficult to keep a space warm in the winter.

On a basic level, ventilation can be as simple as opening a window or a door. But more sophisticated tactics can also improve the efficiency of air conditioning or central heating systems, depending on season and climate. Here’s what you need to know.

What are your options?

Broadly speaking, ventilation can be divided into two types: passive and active. Older homes, dating back to the first part of the 20th century and earlier, were generally designed with passive ventilation in mind.

Chimneys, fireplaces, sash windows and vents all ensured there was air flow throughout a house.

“Most existing homes need very little mechanical ventilation except maybe an extractor fan in the kitchen and the bathroom because gaps, vents [and] chimneys will provide natural ventilation to the rest of the building,” says Brian Horne, technical knowledge lead at the Energy Saving Trust, a U.K. nonprofit.

Many older homes, and even some modern houses, are also built with what’s known as “air bricks” — special bricks with small holes for ventilation that allow air to circulate.

These are usually placed about 6 feet apart and installed at a relatively low level in a wall. Some homes have trickle vents (small holes) drilled directly into

exterior walls.

As passive ventilation goes, air bricks are also relatively easy and cheap to install in a home that’s already been built, but there are some downsides.

They improve daytime airflow less than some other options, and during windy days air bricks can make a home drafty.

They’re also less compatible with modern and highly insulated housing, where builders often seek to block gaps in the interest of energy-efficiency. Active systems allow more control, though they are more expensive and use energy to run.

When do you need active ventilation?

Many houses have extractor fans in bathrooms and kitchens to remove humidity and pollutants from cooking, which is one form of active ventilation. For highly insulated buildings, though, more comprehensive ventilation can be necessary to augment natural air flows.

“You need to have a proper mechanical ventilation system for that type of building because there’s just no airflow, so you need to push the air through the building,” says Hannah Giddings, head of resilience at the U.K. Green Building Council, an industry group.

This is particularly true for new homes with high levels of airtightness, like those built to a Passivhaus standard, which specifies a low level of natural air flow to improve efficiency.

Technically speaking, active ventilation involves using fans to either extract internal air, which is then naturally replaced with fresh air from the outside, or to supply outdoor air directly, replacing indoor air that’s pushed out through vents or other openings.

Extractive ventilation tends to work best in cold and damp climates, while supply ventilation works better in hotter and less humid climates, where it’s less likely to lead to condensation and mold problems.

Many modern homes will

Ventilation can be as simple as opening a window or a door. But more sophisticated tactics can also improve the efficiency of air conditioning or central heating systems, depending on season and climate.

(DAN GLEITER / PENNLIVE.COM)

come with an active ventilation system, but it can also be added to an existing home by a professional installer, especially if extra insulation is also being added.

Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery?

A more sophisticated option, particularly for cold climates, is mechanical ventilation with heat recovery. This seeks to minimize the amount of energy needed to heat cold air from the outside by extracting heat from warm indoor air before it’s released outdoors.

This type of ventilation works best in well-insulated homes, says Carrie Behar, head of sustainability at Useful Simple Trust, a building engineering consultancy. “Otherwise what will happen is that you’ll be losing so

much heat through the walls and the windows that you’re not getting the benefit of that recovery system, so it doesn’t become cost effective to run.”

MVHR systems are more expensive to install and run than standard extractive ventilation, and they can be disruptive and difficult to add to existing buildings: A system of ducts needs to be installed, which requires both roof and ceiling space. MVHR systems also need regular maintenance. On the upside, they lead to less heat loss in the ventilation process, reducing heating bills.

How does ventilation work with heat pumps?

An MVHR system can be combined with a heat pump to create highly efficient building heating. “The heat pump takes heat from the exhaust air being pumped out of your house and upgrades it to a higher temperature for heating the cold incoming air. This makes it more efficient at heating your home than a standard MVHR system,” Horne says.

This combo system works best when it’s the only thing being used to heat the home: no radiators or underfloor heating.

It can also be used to heat hot water, if the demand from both heating and hot water is low enough for the heat pump to manage both.

Dish soap: Secret weapon

By Jennifer Barger

The Washington Post

Peruse the cleaning section of a big-box store, and you’ll find potions and gadgets to polish and scrub every cranny of your home.

But housekeeping experts say you can clean many places with one simple product: dish soap.

“Honestly, I can’t think of anything we can’t use Dawn to clean, except maybe leather upholstery,” says Kevin Reynolds, co-founder of the American House Cleaners Association. It and other dish soaps get their dirt- and stain-fighting abilities from detergents and degreasers, says eco-cleaning expert Micaela Preston of Mindful Momma. “They’re just powerful cleaning agents, and the liquids help concentrate their power,” she says. Dilute a few squirts with water for a spray cleaner that can sub in for Windex, Method or Mr. Clean.

Or combine it with a couple teaspoons of baking soda to create a homemade scrub for tougher jobs.

“People fall prey to marketing, thinking they need separate cleaning products for everything,” says Kelley Jonkoff of Unfolde, a North Carolina organizing company. “Making your own dish soap solution is simpler than having all those different things, and it cuts down on clutter, too.”

Here’s how to make dish soap your secret cleaning weapon.

Get your recipe right

First, no one is suggesting that you squeeze Palmolive onto a rag and rub down all

your surfaces. “A tiny bit goes a long way,” says Caroline Solomon, a professional organizer in New York City who makes cleaning-hack TikToks as @neat.caroline. “To create an all-purpose cleaner, take a spray bottle and add a teaspoon of dish soap, two cups of cold water, and 10 drops of essential oil if you want a subtle scent.”

Use it on fabric stains

Dish soap gets crud off pots and pans, so it makes sense that you can also deploy it to zap a red wine spill on the rug or a chocolate smudge on your white sofa.

“I mix about three tablespoons of dish soap with the same amount of baking soda to form a paste,” says Jonkoff. “Just brush that onto the stain. It’s better than Shout! on grease spots, and really works well on natural fibers like wools and silks.”

Degrease kitchen countertops

“Dish soap is pH neutral, so it’s gentler on things like marble and quartz than vinegar, another simple cleaning solution,” says Soloman. (Vinegar is acidic, so it can damage stone surfaces.)

To tackle your counters, take your bottle of diluted dish soap and “spray down the surface, and let it sit for a minute or two before wiping it off,” she says.

“That’ll help degrease things.” Since the soap is so watered down, you don’t need to worry about rinsing the counters off.

Get a streak-free shower door or mirror

For an effective DIY glass cleaner, follow the same recipe as above to create a water/dish soap spray, just be sure to use distilled water. Water from the tap may be “hard,” i.e. full of minerals that can leave behind residue and streaks. Distilled water, which has been purified by boiling, leaves shiny surfaces clear.

“It’s a way to go the extra mile and really make things

sparkle,” says Solomon.

Mop your floors with it

Dish soap also works on tile, cement or vinyl floors; simply pour your spray-bottle concoction into the reservoir of a squirt mop (or use it to douse a reusable mop pad). But be cautious about using the potion on wood floors, says Reynolds. “You can use dish soap on

them, but if it’s too concentrated it can strip the wood over time.” Plus, too much water can cause wooden planks to warp.

Freshen your toilet

Yes, you can even clean a toilet bowl with dish soapjust swirl a few drops around in the water, leave it for a few minutes, scrub and flush. If you want to sanitize the toilet,

though, you’ll need to include a stronger ingredient.

To kill bacteria and viruses, swirl two tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide and one tablespoon of dish soap in the toilet bowl, then repeat the cleaning steps above, says Preston. If it’s mold you need to clean, mix together half-a-cup white vinegar, two cups of water and a big squirt of dish soap.

Home Finder

At times, saving money for a down payment and closing costs can be a challenge. That’s where we come in. CIBM Bank has partnered with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago to offer Downpayment Plus. This program offers up to $10,000 in assistance to eligible borrowers, and can help make your dream a reality.

At times, saving money for a down payment and closing costs can be a challenge. That’s where we come in. CIBM Bank has partnered with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago to offer Downpayment Plus. This program offers up to $10,000 in assistance to eligible borrowers, and can help make your dream a reality.

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308 Miller St. Ludlow $521,540.00

657 Fuller St., Ludlow $375,000.00

40 Ruggles St., Palmer $292,000.00

Sofa right at home in 18th century

WITH ITS CARVED giltwood trim and rich velvet upholstery, this sofa would look right at home among the opulent Baroque and extravagant Rococo styles of the 18th century. It was made much more recently, in fact; by Jumbo Collection, a contemporary Italian furniture company that was founded in 1985. It sold for $1,188 at a Hindman auction.

Contemporary Italian furniture may be associated with postmodern, avant-garde trends like Radical Design, Studio Alchimia and Memphis, but older styles are always coming back. Rococo style was revived, like many other past design styles, in the 19th century, and came back into fashion once more in the early 20th century. Today’s design may tend towards minimalism; the simple, functional mid-century modern look is popular, but the pendulum always swings back; decorations like elaborate carving, gilded trim and lush fabrics may come back again before we know it!

Q. I was given this medicine cabinet by a dentist many years ago. Any idea on what it would be worth?

A. Medical and dental equipment, including cabinets, are popular with collectors. Value depends on their size, condition, material and unusual features like rotating cases or other movable parts. Your cabinet is by Clark & Roberts, a company that made dental cabinets, exam tables and other medical furniture in the early 20th century. A cabinet by Clark & Roberts sold at auction a few years ago for about $500. More recently, similar cabinets by other or unknown manufacturers have sold for about $200 to $700. Having the label with the maker’s name increases the value. Asking prices online can go from about $400

to over $1,000. An auction house or dealer who specializes in medical or dental collectibles may be able to give you a more precise estimate.

Q. A family member told me to send you an email to see if you could help me out with a few dolls I have. They were given to me by older family members when I was very little, and I have carried them with me my whole life. I have not been lucky in finding out much about them or their worth. If there is any information you can kindly pass on, it will be greatly appreciated.

A. It is difficult to determine the value of a porcelain doll without knowing its maker, approximate age, or other identifying details. Many companies in the 1980s and 1990s made collectible porcelain dolls that resembled or were inspired by antique dolls. They are generally not period-accurate and not worth as much as authentic antiques. It’s good that you have the packaging and certificate for the “Soft Expressions” doll; they always increase the value. “Soft Expressions” dolls have sold online for anywhere

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. Furniture, table, side, Anglo-Burmese, carved top, turned legs, cross stretcher, late 1800s, 22 x 14 x 14 inches, $70. Pottery vase, Hopi, globular, red glaze, sgraffito, figure looking up, corn stalk, symbols, signed, Ellsworth Nampeyo, 3 inches, $190. Wooden, model, mathematical, cone, segmented, teacher’s, five sections, midcentury, 10 inches, $300.

Peking glass, vase, lake scene, green birds and water lilies, blue textured ground, footed, character mark, 10 inches, pair, $350. Inkstand, silver, two cut glass inkwells, ewer-shaped candlestick, tray with pen rest, repousse leafy scrolls, Henry Wilkinson & Co., 6 x 9 1/2 x 6 inches, $470.

Cash register, National, Model 415, Empire pattern, “Amount Purchased” on crest, panel with hand pointing to price, plated brass, wood base, c. 1908, 24 x 18 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches, $615. Music, sign, trade, Gordon Green, Violinist, Teacher of the Violin, white lettering, black ground, violin at left side, painted, hanging loops, c. 1910, 14 3/4 x 26 inches, $705.

Imari, bowl, cobalt blue wave shaped panels, red and white flowers and birds, ormolu mounts, bronze dore, pierced leafy scrolled handles, rim and base, 11 1/2 x 15 inches, $850.

Leather, attache case, green, front flap closure, top handle, horizontal snap lock, brass keys, three interior compartments, Hermes, France, c. 1970, 13 x 16 inches, $1,665.

Furniture, table, Mastercraft style, Trilobe, rectangular glass top, two lacquered brass bases, triangular, concave sides, mid-century, 28 x 81 x 48 inches, $3,840.

from about $10 to $70. The highest prices tend to go to dolls with the original accessories, packaging and papers. Unfortunately, items made as “collector’s editions” rarely turn out to be the investment that people expect them to be. Many people buy them and

keep them in mint condition, so the market quickly gets saturated. If the maker is not known, modern and contemporary porcelain dolls, and even some antique ones, tend to sell for low prices, about $10 to $30. A doll hospital, dealer or a collector’s club in

your area may be able to help you find more information about the other dolls. You can find collectors’ clubs and resources in your area with on the United Federation of Doll Clubs website, ufdc.org. Other online resources like Doll Reference (dollreference. com) may also help.

Q. My great-grandmother bought a Weller Flemish Grapevine jardiniere at an estate sale in the 1920s. There are no flaws or chips, and it is signed. I’ve had it all these years, and I’m getting old. No one in the family seems to want it, and I don’t know what to do with it. My present house is small. Any ideas? I also have a slightly smaller Roma that I can actually use here. But the big Flemish Grapevine is just too huge; stored in the basement.

A. Samuel A. Weller started his pottery in 1872 in Ohio. Early pieces were utilitarian, and the company started making art pottery in 1893. They developed hundreds of lines, becoming the world’s largest art pottery by 1915. The company closed in 1948

Sometimes the newest fashions repeat what came before — lucky for antique collectors! Decorations on this contemporary sofa suggest the ornate design styles of the 18th century. (COWLES SYNDICATE INC.)

30-year US mortgage rate edges up to 7.18%

By T he Associated P ress

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged up this week, pushing higher the borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers already facing a housing market limited by a dearth of homes for sale and rising prices.

The average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan rose to 7.18% from 7.12% last week, according to Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac on Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.02%.

The average rate on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with those refinancing their homes, fell to 6.51% from 6.52% last week. A year ago, it averaged 5.21%, Freddie Mac said.

High rates can add hundreds of dollars a month in costs for borrowers, limiting how much they can afford in a market already unaffordable to many Americans. They also discourage homeowners who locked in low rates two years ago from selling.

Mortgage rates have been climbing in recent weeks, echoing moves in the 10-year Treasury yield, which lenders use as a guide to pricing loans.

The yield, which three weeks ago neared its highest level since 2007, has been hovering above 4% since August as bond traders weigh whether recent economic data increase the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will decide it needs to keep interest rates higher for longer to lower inflation.

“Mortgage rates inched back up this week and remain anchored north of 7%,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “The reacceleration of inflation and strength in the economy is keeping mortgage rates elevated.”

The average rate on a 30year mortgage remains more than double what it was two years ago, when it was just 2.86%.

Deeds

AGAWAM

David E. Haskel, estate, and John J. Ferriter, representative, to Simon Tsyganenko, 124 School St., $275,000.

James Ollari and Patricia Walsh Ollari to Samantha A. Tucker and Zachary R. Tucker, 29 Beverly Lane, $410,000.

John J. Nahorniak to Emilia Buceacii, 126 Regency Park Drive, Unit 126, $135,000.

John W. Gillen and Susan F. Gillen to Arynn Mundorf, 43 Hunters Greene Circle, $525,000.

Kathleen Weller to Madison O. Rose, Madison Rose, Elizavette E. Rose and Elisavette Rose, 35 Regency Park Drive, Unit 35, $143,500.

Lauren E. Moss to Erika M. Supczak, 244 Regency Park Drive, Unit 244, $115,000.

Robert Medina Jr., to Faith Emekci, 288 Regency Park Drive, Unit 288, $165,000.

Tatyana Kot and Pavel Kot to Maksim I. Loboda, 34 Jasmine Lane, $600,000.

Yevgeniy Reznichenko and Oksana Reznichenko to Kyle J. Partridge, Kyle Partridge, Caryn R. Partridge and Caryn Partridge, 102 Glendale Road, $550,000.

AMHERST

Kenton Tharp to Junaid Ijaz, 371, and 373-375 Montague Road, $430,000.

Lynn E. Payton, trustee, Kenneth L. Mann, trustee, and Mary Ellen Barden Revocable Living Trust to Lynn Elizabeth Payton, Bruce B. Payton and Marianne Payton, 76 North Pleasant St., $100.

Benigno R. Sanchez-Eppler and Karen J. Sanchez-Eppler to Benigno R. Sanchez-Eppler, trustee, Karen J. Sanchez-Eppler, trustee, and Benigno R. Sanchez-Eppler Trust, 22 Kamins Circle, $100.

Berkshire Terrace Partners LLC, to 452 River Drive LLC, 19 Nutting Ave., $389,000.

Berkshire Terrace Partners LLC, to 452 River Drive LLC, 24 Berkshire Terrace, $382,000.

Berkshire Terrace Partners LLC, to 452 River Drive LLC, 41 Shumway St., $375,000.

Chestnut Street Realty Partners LLC, to 452 River Drive LLC, 47 Shumway St., $396,000.

Berkshire Terrace Partners LLC, to 452 River Drive LLC, 176 Triangle St., $377,000.

VA7 Amherst LLC, to Consolidated Amherst Holdings LLC, 42 Southpoint Drive, $41,000,000.

Yocelin L. Tran, personal representative, and Aura Esther Mercer, estate, to Amy Hunter, 22 Arbor Way, $442,000.

Southat Sisounthone to Bing Ma and Meiyue Zhang, 2A Salem Place, $340,000.

Benjamin Ivanchenko to Mary Martinez, 745 Station Road, $350,000.

Deborah T. Jankowski, personal representative, Mark J. Richason, estate, George R. Richason Jr., estate, Deborah T. Jankowski, trustee, and Richason Living Trust to Hung Hui Lee, 18 Webster Court, $215,100.

John Thomas Finn and Elizabeth F. Finn to Gregory E. Caruso and Elizabeth H. Caruso, 34 Carriage Lane, $650,000.

Gary L. Mescon and Mighty Xee to Kristyn Lattanzi and Robert Lattanzi, 222 North East St., $235,000.

BELCHERTOWN

Michael A. Catalano to Nicholas Trudell, 140 Stebbins St., $355,000.

Laura Madden and Deborah Madden to Tang Properties LLC, Oasis Drive, $117,000.

James Gerald Labell and Julie Ann Labell to Patrick Egar and Anne Guerrero, 41 Warner St., and

Warner Road, $400,000.

Loren W. Walker to Loren W. Walker, trustee, and Loren W. Walker 2023 Trust, 121 Gulf Road, $100.

Yosef Nimni to Exeter 23618 Wy LLC, 16 Maplecrest Drive, $465,000.

Todd Zabik to Todd William Zabik and Rebecca Zabik, 55 Boardman St., $100.

SNAB LLC, to Kevin R. Dill and Annette M. Dill, South Washington Street, $365,000.

Gregg S. Hutchins to Carl W. Kosarick, 1302 Federal St., $214,000.

Heather Ferrier Sicard, Heather Ferrier-Bacon and James Sicard to Delaney Isabella Selanis and Evan Francis Webster, 9 Everett Ave., $330,000.

BERNARDSTON

Vicki Pachalis and William M. Pachalis, Sr., “aka” William M. Pachalis, to Jacob Allen Bover and Sydney Killeen Bover, 32 Pine Grove Drive, $205,000.

William H. Bittner to Margaret J. Dupre and Robert J. Dupre, 68 Hillcrest Drive, $323,000.

BLANDFORD

Rickey Tang and Sara Siu to Daniel O. Schott and Katie L. LaPlante, Otis Stage Road, Lot A, $59,900.

Stephen Poteat and Opalgeanne Poteat to Joseph Paul and Sharon Paul, 0 Huntington Road, Par A, $65,000.

BRIMFIELD

William B. Hull and Hull Forestlands LP, to Erik Ramsland, Dunhamtown Brimfield Road, Lot 1, $105,000.

CHICOPEE

Abbie M. Germain, representative, Etta Christine Germain, estate, Etta Germain, estate, David Germain, Jamie Dubose, Timothy

Germain, representative, and Molly Germain to Carlos Rodriguez Sanchez and Yessenia Rodriguez Zapata, 36 Garland St., $265,000.

Adriyan L. Pagan and Margie A. Quinones-Ortiz to Cristonfer Cruz, 1198 Montgomery St., $350,000. Andrew D. McElwain and Theresa A. Grant-McElwain to Gary W. McFadden, Angela M. McFadden and Caitlin McFadden, 63 Lauzier Terrace, $332,000.

Carol Cisek to Robert Guy, 82 Kelley Road, Unit W-5, $190,000. Harborone Mortgage LLC, to Feliciano Antonio Bonilla and Lino Carrasquillo, 203 Montcalm St., $287,250.

Jaren A. Lutenegger and Jill Marie Lutenegger to Laura Unal and Ibraham Unal, 85 Quartus St., $365,000.

Jean Deresienska to Leilani Paniagua, 91 Watson St., $283,000.

Jeanne Delmonte to Luis A. Santiago and Pedro Amaro Pintor, 39 Sampson St., $260,000.

John M. Feudo to Leah Valerie Cheney and Michael George Lambert, 157 South St., $259,900.

John P. Sullivan Sr., trustee, John P. Sullivan Jr., trustee, and John P. Sullivan Sr. Living Trust, trustee of, to Nicholas Wiebel, 42 Beech St., $275,000.

Karmelo Lindzay Banks, Maryangelie Banks and Maryangelie Jimenez to Austin Mahrt and Kyndel Olson, 73 Hilton St., $239,900.

Linda Clark and Linda Morin to Robert J. Morin and Michelle Weber, 14 Pheasant Way, Unit 6077B, $165,000.

Mark A. Boutin to D & C Robert LLC, 629 McKinstry Ave., $110,000.

Megan Konieczny and Mary Konieczny to Baneen Al Kasalani, 101 Telegraph Ave., $275,000.

Michael K. Tenney representative, Judith Ann Tracy, estate, Judith A. Tenney, estate, and Judith A. Tracy, estate, to Steve B. Washington Jr., and Casey E. Washington, 48 Dunn St., $289,900.

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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

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There are a few plants which I hold off bringing inside as long as possible. These are amaryllisses and the “holiday” cactii (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter cactii). Amaryllisses will be losing their leaves as they enter dormancy, so do not need acclimation. And cool temperatures and short days are needed to stimulate flower bud formation on the holiday cactii. So I wait with these plants, but will bring them indoors before actual frost threatens.

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

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At the time, Gill’s children were 2 and 4 years old, so she wanted to make sure they could reach their own stuff. She hired a handyman to install two rows of hooks — one high, one lower to the ground — using 2-by-4-inch strips of wood and sturdy cast iron hardware from Schoolhouse. A large basket hanging on one of the hooks holds the dog’s accessories.

If you’d rather not drill holes in your wall, one easy, renter-friendly solution is to buy a multipurpose storage unit that combines hooks, a bench and a place for shoes. Duckworth recommends the HOOBRO Hall Tree, available for about $100.

Repurpose an entryway closet

If your home has a front coat closet, you might even transform it into a mini mudroom.

Jessica Bui, a content creator in Scottsdale, Ariz., made the closet near her entry into an attractive nook by removing the doors and redesigning the inside. With help from her handy father, the project took only a couple hours.

SPRINGFIELD Garden club

The Springfield Garden Club will host “Rain Gardens, Why They Are Important and How to Make One That Works,” presented by Rachel Lindsay, head of landscape design at Regenerative Design Group, on Sept. 22 at 11:30 a.m. The event will be held in-person at the Barney Carriage House at Forest Park.

Rain gardens are an effective, nature-based “Green Infrastructure” solution to prevent larger environmental problems caused by run off, especially during large storms, from our streets, roofs, driveways, and patios. They can also add small

areas of color, beauty, and habitat to our neighborhoods.

With an master’s in ecological design from the Conway School and a bachelor’s in anthropology from Wesleyan University, Lindsay is qualified to share what problems rain gardens can help solve, how to plan them, and what pitfalls to avoid.

A luncheon will be provided, including gluten free options, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Guest fee is $5 and tickets are available at the door or on Eventbrite.

For more information on this and other Springfield Garden Club events, go online to gcfm.org/ springfieldgardenclub or visit them on Facebook at facebook.com/SpringfieldMAGardenClub.

STOCKBRIDGE Upcoming events

Berkshire Botanical Garden presents these upcoming programs:

• Monday to Wednesday, Sept. 18-20, “The Language of the Flowers Continues with a Splash of Color,” 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This introductory class teaches essential skills in botanical illustration techniques to help you make realistic drawings of branches, stems, leaves and flowers using graphite and colored pencil. $245 members, $265 nonmembers;

• Sept. 20, 9 to 11 a.m., “Introduction to Smartphone Photography.” $25 members, $40 nonmembers;

• Sept. 21, 6 to 8 p.m. via Zoom, and Sept. 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., field studies on “Asters and Goldenrod.” Rain date for

If you’d rather not drill holes in your wall, one easy, renter-friendly solution is to buy a multipurpose storage unit that combines hooks, a bench and a place for shoes. Duckworth recommends the HOOBRO Hall Tree, available for about $100.

black.

An Ikea Kallax shelf unit, laid on its side, happened to fit perfectly in the space. They turned it into a bench by covering it with a piece of wood; its cubbies store shoes. An upper shelf, plus a row of hooks found on Etsy, were the final touches. Several years later, Bui still loves the space.

field day is Sunday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost $65 members, $80 nonmembers;

• Sept. 23, 5 to 6 p.m., “The Inner Harvest: A Meditation Gathering for the Autumnal Equinox, with mindfulness-in-nature facilitator Sandrine Harris.” Through a fluid mix of outdoor walking, quiet sitting and guided moments for reflection, you are offered an opportunity to be with the seasonality and energy of this time of year, and of this time in your life. Cost is $20 members, $25 nonmembers. To register or for more information, visit berkshirebotanical.org. Berkshire Botanical Garden is located at 5 West Stockbridge Road.

Send items for Garden Notes to pmastriano@repub.com two weeks prior to publication.

Antiques

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Today, large antique Weller pieces like jardinieres sell for hundreds of dollars. A Weller Flemish jardiniere and pedestal in a different pattern is listed at $427 in Kovels’ 2023 Price Guide. A Flemish grapevine jardiniere and pedestal with some flaws sold for $500 at a recent auction. If yours is in flawless condition, it is likely worth more. If you intend to sell your jardiniere, be sure you get your money’s worth! We recommend contacting an antique or consignment store or auction in your area, and be sure to check for seller’s commissions, buyer’s premiums and other fees.

TIP: Don’t retouch gold leaf picture frames or other gold trim with anything but real gold leaf.

Bui and her dad wrapped the interior with vertical panels made of medium-density fiberboard.

They sourced the mate-

rial from Lowe’s, where an employee cut it to size. Back at home, they secured the panels using a nail gun and finishing nails, then painted them

“My style has already changed quite a few times, but it’s stayed timeless. It’s very neutral.”

Annie Midori Atherton is a writer in Seattle who covers culture, lifestyle, business and parenting.

Terry Kovel and Kim Kovel answer readers’ questions sent to the column. Write to Kovels, The Republican, King Features Syndicate, 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803 or email collectorsgallery@ kovels.com.

Ann Lightfoot, co-founder of Done & Done Home, loves a three-tiered cart in an entryway, because you can seasonally rotate out the items it holds. She put this one together with summer necessities. (KATE PAWLOWSKI)

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Pah Properties LLC, to Alethea Tschetterwood, 101 Monroe St., $305,000.

Pah Properties LLC, to Shawntea N. Crudup, 36 Montvue St., $320,000. Richard Torres to DMD Trucking LLC, and LKN Realty Investments LLC, 16 Asinof Ave., $146,000.

Suzanne M. O’Neil to Jose Davila and Celina Torres, 34 Auburn St., $288,000.

COLRAIN

Heather M. Kent, trustee of the Kent Investment Trust, to Anthony J. Archambault and Lauren Rice, 303 Main Road, $299,000.

CONWAY

Ellen G. Tinen to Christiane Aileen Gannon and Timothy Michael Shaw, 938 Roaring Brook Road, $618,500.

CUMMINGTON

Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee Inc., and Chicopee Boys & Girls Club Inc., to CE & APA Inc., Cole Street, $5,000.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Allyssa M. Burby, Kate E. Burby and Kate E. Grochmal to Adriyan Pagan, Ada Pagan and Ashley Rosario Andino, 252 Chestnut St., $470,000.

Anicia N. Marshall Roman and Rogelio Weelkly to Timothy Thomas and Cynthia Denise Thomas, 159 Elm St., $344,000.

Beth A. Keet, Beth Ann Kozak and Scott Henry Kozak to Andres Miguel Rodriguez Munoz and Marangelie Rodriguez, 45 Dawes St., $400,000.

Brian S. Wroblesky and Monika Kunicka Wroblesky to Kate E. Burby and Allyssa M. Burby, 246 Canterbury Circle, $650,000.

Bryan G. Zimmerman, trustee, Frederick H. Zimmerman, trustee, Frederich H. Zimmerman, trustee, and Shirley A. Toner Trust, trustee of, to Frederick H. Zimmerman Trust, trustee of, Frederick H. Zimmerman, trustee, Kathleen A. Zimmerman, trustee, and Kathleen A. Zimmerman Trust, trustee of, 17 Bluegrass Drive, $400,000.

Jennie Venne to Tung M. Le, 518 Shaker Road, $500,000.

Steven M. Buckley and Barbara Buckley to Caira Berly, 1 Schuyler Drive, $360,000.

Susan C. Bertrand-Grant and Susan C. Bertrand to Justin Alejandro and Abigail Alejandro, 21 Alvin St.,

$401,000.

Thomas S. O’Connor, Michelle O’Connor and Michelle Cunha to Yao Agbemordzi and Victoria Antwi-Boasiako, 23 Nottingham Drive, $679,900.

EASTHAMPTON

Kevin R. Day and Laurel M. Day to Amy Perrier, 10 Fox Run, $776,000. Loudville Condominiums LLC, and West Co, Investments LLC, to Richard P. Bangham and Deborah K. Bangham, 14 Steplar Crossing, $579,900.

Daniel J. Meade to Gail A. Vishaway, Cathy A. O’Connor and Cathy A. O’Connell, 380 Main St., $100.

Theresa L. Dufour to John Black, 10 Newell St., $335,000.

Sharon D. Tornow to Allan N. Menkel, Allan Menkel, Sally Watson Menkel and Sally W. Menkel, 27 Lazy D Drive, $580,000.

Corbin H. Chicoine and Brenda L. Chicoine to Nicole Jacobson and David Shames, 74 Williston Ave., $620,000.

ERVING

Mary A. Trombley and Michael A. Zewski, personal representatives of the Estate of John Francis Zewski, to Cynthia F. Majewski and Daniel M. Majewski, 48 River Road, $145,000.

GOSHEN

Keith A. Orcutt and Sylvia A. Orcutt to Kristin Holloway-Bidwell and John Holloway-Bidwell, 100 Aberdeen Road, $299,000.

Lawrence F. Army, commissioner, to Dustin Bernier, West Shore Drive, $10,000.

GRANBY

Laura Jackson to George Joseph Welly, 158 Taylor St., $315,000.

Patricia Darcy to John E. Duda and Susan A. Duda, West State Street, $150,000.

Bruce W. Pelletier and Judy L. Fontaine to Robin Giroux and Martha Giroux, Morgan Street, $120,000.

Richard W. McGravey and Susanne

M. McGravey to Michael Johnson and Ellen E.H. Johnson, 129 Aldrich St., $599,900.

Sharon A. Quesnel and Kevin A. Quesnel to Jarrett Andrew Hauschild and Bryan F. Hauschild, 8 Woodside Terrace, $200,000.

GREENFIELD

Craig Ryan and Kaitlynn Ryan, “fka”

Kaitlynn Kuznik, to Shannon Schmalenberg, 73-77 Wisdom Way, $315,000.

Baystate Franklin Medical Center Inc., to Western Massachusetts

Training Consortium Inc., 33 Riddell Street, Units 1&9, 33 Riddell Street Condominium, $350,000.

Russell C. Bontempi, Jr., William J. Bontempi, Lisa M. Conroy and Karen B. LaClair to Rachel J. Davis, 48 Burnham Road, $335,000.

Katharine Roback to Courtney Gagne, 44 Princeton Terrace, Unit 44, Meadowview Manor Condominium, $150,000.

HADLEY

Walter Ammon to Leann Ruth Leake and Andrew Joseph Havens, 258 River Drive, $341,000.

Edward C. Francoeur, Edward F. Francoeur and Ellen C. Francoeur to Cameron E. Fedor, 21 Aqua Vitae Road, $100,000.

HAMPDEN

Beth E. Burger to Edward J. Brunton and Kaye L. Brunton, 41 Fernwood Drive, $425,000. Lauren Johnson, Lauren Fox and Alexander Fox to Zachary Walter Allen, 43 Chapin Road, $290,000.

HATFIELD

Center School LLC, to Susan A. Schriber, trustee, Greenfield Savings Bank, trustee, and Susan A. Schriber Trust, 58 Main St., $535,000.

HOLLAND

Christa C. Casavant, trustee, Christa C. Lebrun, trustee, and Casavant Family Irrevocable Trust, trustee of, to David S. Patterson, 6 Harold Lane, $314,900.

Jordan D. Bird and Mary-Christine Bird to Gevorg George Paytaryan, 10 Hamilton Drive, $270,000.

HOLYOKE

James E. Taylor Jr., and Maria A. Taylor to Robert L .Keach and Anne M. Keach, 74 Meadowview Road, $367,500.

HUNTINGTON

Jennifer O’Neill to Karen L. Dirkse, 42 County Road, $70,000.

Jeffrey S. Slater, personal representative, Ralph F. Slater Jr., estate, Jeffrey S. Slater, trustee, and Slater County Road Realty Trust to Nicholas Perry and Nicholas T. Perry, 113 County Road, $246,000.

LONGMEADOW

Bay Path University to Derek M. Strahan and Melissa E. Strahan, 476 Longmeadow St., $430,000.

Elaine Stevens, trustee, and Robert F. Miklaski 2019 Revocable Trust, trustee of, to Dana M. Hartigan and

Jeffrey L. Martineau, 365 Maple Road, $250,000.

Herstel N. Ben-Naim and Hagit Ben-Naim to Constantine E. Dourountoudakis and Pavlina Moysis, 215 Pinewood Drive, $588,000.

James M. Minnix, Sara J. Minnix and Sara J. Manzel to Bryan Hagen and Madeline Anes Hagen, 17 Andover Road, $599,000.

Kathleen M. Allen to Radixon LLC, 149 Lincoln Road, $350,000.

Lester C. Chua and Nina A. Yusay to Ion Drocioc, 513 Williams St., $740,000.

Wilmington Savings Fund Society, trustee, and Vi-A Residential Credit Opportunities Trust, trustee of, to Amy O’Neil, 84 Riverview Ave., $269,900.

LUDLOW

Anthony Rogers Jr., to Ali Alribayawi, 355 West Ave., $255,000.

Antonio Patullo and Theresa M. Penna to Fortunate Mbabazi and Grace Nabasumba, 87 Haviland St., $329,900.

Dawn Chenevert to Anthony M. Alves and Elizabeth M. Quigley, 517 Ideal Lane, Unit 402, $384,000.

Debora A. Socha, Debora A. Wilhelm, Frank M. Wilhelm Jr., Frankie M. Wilhelm Jr., Jason M. Wilhelm, Frank M. Wilhelm, estate, and Frankie M. Wilhelm, estate, to Lea R. Hutchinson, 51 Alfred St., $106,250.

Edward J. Perlak, Frederick J. Perlak and Regina P. Egan to David C. Bull, 230 Prospect St., $310,000. Home Rehabit LLC, to Ma Home Buyers LLC, 0 Tower Road, $80,000.

James H. Guyer to Brenda L. Cordova and Elsa M. Rivera, 875 West St., $235,000.

John J. Galvin and Sandra I. Lavariene Galvin to Michael Timothy Puffer, 21 Stebbins St., $237,000.

Laura M. Angelillo to Mary T. Auger, 55 Morse St., Unit 16, $235,000.

Lisa M. Belisle to John C. Olivares and Angelmina Garcia, 38 Waters Edge Drive, Unit 38, $250,000.

Lucy M. Barroso to Thuy Ngoc Cao, 665 Center St., Unit 402, $264,000.

Valdemar Rodrigues to Linton Holdings LLC, West St., Lot C, $37,000.

MONTAGUE

Christine S. Pellerin and Gregory R. Pellerin to Shelah S. Bloom, 482 Turners Falls Road, $555,000.

Jessica Kazmier, William Kazmier, Alan M. Weinberg and Rosalie H. Weinberg to Rachel Greenberg, 35 East Taylor Hill Road, $411,702.60.

MONTGOMERY

Dale M. Rogers to Alexander Mae-

rko and Vera Maerko, 350 Main Road, $185,000.

NORTHAMPTON

Patrick Livingston and Heather Livingston to Thomas Novack, 68 Blackberry Lane, $850,000.

Stephanie Levin and Robert Goodman to John T. Maradik and Rachel B. Glaser, 133 Franklin St., $800,000.

James W. Gelinas, personal representative, and Janice M. Bell, estate, to Rodman Capital Group LLC, 78 Cahillane Terrace, $211,000.

Abigail M. Dolinger to Dennis A. David and Pauline David, 118 Overlook Drive, $320,000.

Wayne E. Bergeron and Marybeth Bergeron to Marybeth Bergeron, trustee, Wayne E. Bergeron, trustee, and Marybeth Bergeron Trust, 2 Conz St., $100.

Courtland Cline and John R. Noviello to William Scher and Gina-Louise Sciarra, 141 State St., $905,000.

Karen M. Jackowski and Steven P. Belmore to Renato P. Bartoli, 32 Hayes Ave., $351,000.

Angela M. Ditaranto to David Eisenstadter and Heather Antonelli, 174 Bridge Road, $461,000. O’Connell Hawley LLC, and O’Connell Development Group Inc., to Abraham Chen, 10 Hawley St., $750,000.

ORANGE

Cathleen Everbeck and Robert Everbeck to White Birch Lore LLC, 37 Mechanic St., $125,000.

Karen G. Dean, Leanne J. Fontaine, Linda E. Leblanc, Kevin E. Smith, Rodney T. Smith and Stuart M. Smith, Jr. to Nancy L. Davis and Joshua Roe, 56 Tully Road, $300,000.

PALMER

Christopher Loud to Steven Phillips and Helena Benoit, 4038 Pleasant St., $325,000.

Joanne F. Greany, representative, and Christina M. Jacobs, estate, to Meghan Gokey, 3030 South Main St., $264,000.

Kristine L. Kelley, Kristine L. Hougaard and Christopher Hougaard to Robert A. Auger, 3016 Pine St., $270,000.

Shaw Development Inc., to Leslie Ann Glista and Christopher Glista, 7 Jim Ash Road, $366,000.

Shawn A. Cassady to Zachary Scott and Scott Family Properties LLC, 1035-1037 Pleasant St., $80,000.

Stephanie J. Luyssaert to Kimberley Symonowicz, 2342 Main St., $270,000.

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PELHAM

Nancy E. Doherty to James E. McGinniss and Deirdre McGinniss, 7 Pine Tree Circle, $480,000.

RUSSELL

Deanna Ridgway to Christopher Brown, 12 Highland Ave., $220,000.

SHUTESBURY

Katie J. Eagan to Keri Gino, 3 Shore Drive, $255,000.

SOUTH HADLEY

Linda S. Mason, trustee, and Revocable Indenture of Trust of Linda S. Mason to Roger Duval, 93 Pine Grove Drive, $430,000.

John C. Kane and Janice M. Kane to Adam Kobialka, 31 East Red Bridge Lane, $632,500.

Richard J. Cadieux and Linda M. Cadieux to Andrea Lynch and Tracey Cadieux, 90 Alvord St., $100.

SOUTHAMPTON

Julie A. LeBlanc and Ellen K. Cutler to Kelli M. Soto and Nickolas F. Soto, 56 Russellville Road, $497,700.

Daniel A. O’Connell, Daniel C. O’Connell and Shelley A. O’Connell to Gregory Garvey, 7 Kylene Circle, $712,500.

SOUTHWICK

Bell Point LLC, to Pavel Kuzmenko, 95B Sheep Pasture Road, $100,000.

Denise Crosier to Alicia Calderon and Ashley Piccirilli, 192 Vining Hill Road, $295,000.

Jennifer M. Forest to Ashley Boudle, 23 Gargon Terrace, $295,000.

SPRINGFIELD

25 Kirk Drive Partnership, Xuanyi Tao, Zhengdo Xu, Mingxing Wu and Clifford Magnus Larsen to Timothy J. Saloio, 25 Kirk Drive, $235,000.

Abigail N. Alejandro, Abigail N. Lopata and Justin Alejandro to Rosa Hernandez, 235 Starling Road, $310,000.

AJN Rentals LLC, to Bianca Buildings LLC, 0 N S State St., $40,000.

Amy Taranto to Luis G. Lopez Taveras and Juan Batista Reyes, 71-73 Bristol St., $310,000.

Ana L. Arocho to Ronald Balthazar and Isemonde Balthazar, 45-47 Quebec St., $290,000.

Andres M. Rodriguez, Andres M. Rodriguez Munoz and Marangelie Vasquez Rodriguez to Angela K. Doyle, 185 Hartford Terrace, $285,000.

Antonio Pereira, trustee, and 2020 Pereira Realty Trust, trustee of, to Oleg Sevastyanov, 398 Main St., $357,500.

Bretta Construction LLC, to Leopold Kyendrebeogo and Minata Toure, 52 Drexel St., $399,900.

Cambel M. Berk to Leila Hernandez and Moustafa Mourad, 115 Venture Drive, $385,000.

Chaching Co., to Angela Jenkins and Jaden Jenkins, 198 Lamont St., $284,000.

Chhon Horl, Voeung Hang and Charlie Horl to Magalie Eugene, 89 Sylvester St., $285,000.

Clarence E. Baymon and Ruby L. Baymon to Anthony Rene Molina Popol, 40 Marshall St., $225,000.

Claudia C. Lora to Joselyn Ortiz Rivera, 32 Oakhurst St., $235,000.

Damian A. Gawle and Maria C. Aguilar-Gawle to Omar A. Galva, 95-97 Kensington Ave., $365,000.

David John Simpson and Michaela Simpson to Shawn Beaudoin, 42 Marengo Park, $349,000.

Deborah Patterson, Rebecca Lyke, Heather Patterson-Riggs, Stephen Patterson and Amy Fetters to Diane M. McNamara, 12 Fallston St., $335,000.

Derek M. Strahan and Melissa E. Strahan to Juan Rios Rivera, 218 Wollaston St., $300,000.

Dnepro Properties LLC, to Jezreel Quinones and Jesenia M. Rivera, 81 Cherokee Drive, $300,000.

Dnepro Properties LLC, to Stephen A. Hilbert and Luis A. Alvelo-Rolon, 20 Drexel St., $275,000.

Francesco Ferrentino to Aniello Gisolfi, 100-108 Boston Road, $175,000.

Gary P. Mindell and Juanita Mindell to Felix Cruz Arteaga and Giovanni Cruz Olguin, 64 Old Farm Road, $265,000.

Horace L. Smikle to Mabel Peguero, 110-112 Almira Road, $330,000. Jaime A. Addington, Fredrick Addington, Jamie A. Addington and Frederick Addington to Kristina Fox and Nathaniel Fox, 161 Florida St., $310,000.

Jennifer M. Sandova to Jonathan Samuel Hermanson and Hannah Lee Hermanson, 15 Churchill St., $385,000.

Jose A. Ortiz Malave to Joseph Bouthiette Jr., and Alexis Olivia Bouthiette, 96 Pasadena St., $250,000.

Kenneth F. Holmberg and Deborah M. Holmberg to Kura Figueroa, 48 Phoenix St., $110,000.

Kevin Saez-Rodriguez to Truelove Allah and Tiffany Allah, 155 Nagle

St., $342,000.

Latoya A. Clarke to Fumi Realty Inc., 54 Kittrell St., $185,000. Advanced Aesthetics Medi Spa LLC, and Advanced Aethestics Medi Spa LLC, to Christopher E. Pink, 0 SS Grove St., $420,000.

Leon H. Jenkins and Walter C. Jenkins to 18-20 Searle PL Springfield MA LLC, 18-20 Searle Place, $360,000.

Linda Fay Clark to Nres LLC, 63 Grandview St., $140,000.

Lori Kim Benoit to Christina Bozza, 168 Pineywoods Ave., $37,000.

Lucas R. King, Jordan C King and Jordan C. Kenner to Elva Estela Talavera and Saul Talavera, 399 Kent Road, $357,000.

Luy Nguyen and Muoi Nguyen to Lyle Douglass and Jennifer Hammond, 569 Cooley St., $340,000. Martyn S. Berliner, trustee, and Springfield Futures Realty Trust, trustee of, to Myia Misisco and Samuel Torres Jr., 39 Clifton Ave., $225,000. Mary A. Smus to Andres Rosario, 100 Bellwood Road, $248,500. Molly Dean Peabody to Melanie Salvaggio and Matthew Heinly, 71 Fenway Drive, $340,000.

Myra R. Shaw to Sammy Huynh, 215 Birchland Ave., $245,000.

Nathan Jones and Devon Jones to Anthony Cianflone and Meaghan Cianflone, 22-24 Radner St., $320,000.

Nick Recchia and Patricia Recchia to Ahmad Yaqhubi and Toba Yaqhubi, 21 Forest St., $190,000. P&R Investments LLC, to Ingrid Collins, 17 Belvidere St., $275,000. Posiadlosc LLC, to Carol M. Mateo, 336-338 Page Boulevard, $385,000.

Quinton Dodge and Madeline Morin to Julymar Maria Sepulveda Vazquez, 52 Embassy Road, $305,000.

Rosemary Ryan, trustee, and Margaret F. Ryan Trust, trustee of, to Nicole Leblanc and Stephanie Leblanc, 1363 Plumtree Road, $340,000.

Round Two LLC, to Allerlaroo Loftfield Bessette and Randall Thomas Bessette Jr., 76 Mapledell St., $315,127.

Sareen Properties LLC, to Tonya Burks and Wendell Burks, 182 Lucerne Road, $320,000.

Sheng-Shiang Peng to Chenevert Properties LLC, 25 Calhoun St., $100,000.

Springfield Gardens 12-20 LP, and Schweb Partners-Springfield LLC, to Amat Victoria Curam LLC, 12-20 Mattoon St., $3,025,000.

Springfield Gardens 66 LP, and Schweb Partners-Springfield LLC, to Winners O LLC, 66 Mattoon St., $2,225,000.

Springfield Gardens 70-78 LP, and

Schweb Partners-Springfield LLC, to HP Rum LLC, 70-78 Belmont Ave., $3,650,000.

Springfield Gardens 99-103 LP, and Schweb Partners-Springfield LLC, to HP Rum LLC, 99-103 Federal St., $1,850,000.

Steven E. Zeimbekakis to Posiadlosc LLC, 237 East St., $127,500.

Steven E. Zeimbekakis to Posiadlosc LLC, 1150 Page Boulevard, $128,300.

Stewart T. Hillios and Carol A. Hillios to Garry O’Neill and Bee Yeo, 101 Mulberry St., Unit 504, $90,000.

Wilmington Savings Fund Society, trustee, and Vi-A Residential Credit Opportunities Trust, trustee of, to Eddie Pumarejo and Maria Pumarejo, 139 Maybrook Road, $309,000.

TOLLAND

Maureen A. Wallison to Doreen Mikan and Philip Mikan, 0 South Village Road, $10,000.

Thomas L. Buchter and Alison M. Buchter to Jeremy J. Shafer and Mary B. Shafer, 0 Upper Otter Drive, $345,000.

WALES

Niles N. Robbins, estate, Julia Robbins, representative, and Cody Robbins, representative, to Frederick J. Rogers Jr., 3 Reed Hill Road, $320,000.

WARE

Donald E. Rice to Christine Stochlinski, 35 Bacon Road, $150,000.

Jacob Fossati, Sydney Fossati and Sydney Summers to Ryan Hazzard, 81 Beaver Lake Road, $315,000.

Gary A. Davis and Shelley M. Davis to Daniel Murch and Christina Murch, 103 Shoreline Drive, $350,000.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Alison M Bartlett-O’Donald, conservator, and Irene Schuh to Roberto Lopez and Cory Lashawn Phillips, 262 Kings Highway, $125,000.

Bridget M. Barnes to Edward Knowlton and Kristine Knowlton, 81 Greenleaf Ave., $325,000.

Catherine Hall Adams, trustee, and Mary Rita Thomas Revocable Indenture of Trust Of, trustee of, to Steliano Properties LLC, 121 Herrman St., $230,000.

Daniel E. Sullivan to Ryan P. Donah and Tatiana McEvoy, 528 Morgan Road, $285,000.

Eileen R .Cohen Revocable Trust, trustee of, Eileen R Cohen (TR), James A Roy (TR) and James A Roy Revocable Trust (TR OF) to Michael Chandler and Ashley Chandler, 73 Forest Glen, $492,000.

Jake D. Breton and Amber Breton to Sean Coyne, 465 Morgan Road, $335,000.

Janet S. Flynn and Lisa S. Judkins, conservator, to Brital 1987 LLC, 201 Circle Drive, $224,000.

Jean M. Dexter and Jean M. Coffey to Jason A. Twining and Frances G. Twining, 41 Nelson Circle, $270,000.

Margaret E. Caplette to Gabriella Schreiber, 401 Kings Highway, $335,000.

Melany H. Genao to Juan Domingo Genao Garcia, 32 Colony Road, 2A, $123,000.

Richard S. Bozenhard and Amy Bozenhard to Craig Carrier, trustee, and Catherine S. Carrier Trust, trustee of, 95 Park Ave., Unit 6, $130,000.

Roger Rogalski to Evan A. Haynes, 85 Lancaster Ave., $235,000.

Suk Tamang and Durga Rai to Millicent R. Suarez-Oviedo and Jonatan A. Vasquez Quintanilla, 65 Herrman St., $280,000.

WESTFIELD

Alexis Aube Morse and Alexis M. Aube to Matthew R. Bishop, 70 Westwood Drive, $370,000.

Brian Battles, Sr., representataive, Daniel Bresnahan, representative, and Richard J. Johnson, estate, to Charlene Leinonen, 439 Rider Road, $445,000.

Irene J. Flahive to Kyrylo Malov, 36 Pleasant St., $300,000.

Jeffrey R. Allen, trustee, Linda A. Vaughan, trustee, Robert S. Allen Funding Trust, trustee of, and Helen A. Allen Funding Trust, trustee of, to Allen Tree Farm LLC, 0 North Road, Par 66R-13, $330,600.

John McCoy to Sandra Panchenko, 549 Russell Road, Unit 14A, $142,550.

Nickolas F. Soto and Kelli M. Soto to Joyce E. Keller, 5 Hickory Ave., $286,000.

Paul G. Fortini to Fatih Emekci, 549 Russell Road, Unit 12B, $145,000. Robert J. Chelli and Janet C. Chelli to John Brodeur and Lisa Caliento, 21 Cleveland Ave., $375,000.

Ronald M. Cisek and Janet E. Cisek to Jason M. Cisek and Carol J. Cisek, 323 Buck Pond Road, $306,500.

Sharon B. Blanchard to Scott R. Blanchard, trustee, Stephen C. Blanchard, trustee, and Blanchard Family Irrevocable Trust, trustee of, 203 Barbara St., $100.

Sharon B. Blanchard to Scott R. Blanchard, trustee, Stephen C. Blanchard, trustee, and Blanchard Family Irrevocable Trust, trustee of, 28 High St., $100.

Shirley M. Bigelow and Robert E. Bigelow to Nicholas Jay C. Langone and Erika N. Langone, 52 Steiger Drive, $375,000.

Aaron

Aaron Posnik

PUBLIC AUCTION

K STREET at 11:00 A.M.

• 5-Unit Brownstone Mixed-Use Building •

• ±1,300 S/F of Land (±20’x65’) • ±3,780 S/F of Total Gross Living Area •

• Total of (18) Rooms w/ (8) Bedrooms & (5½) Baths • 595 E. 6TH STREET at 12:00 P.M. (NOON)

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FRI, SEPT. 22, AT 6 P.M.

Fine Art (from a prominent Boston Estate) - paintings, historical portraits, prints, sculptures, Furniture - Early, Victorian, Mission, Custom and Modern, gold coins, jewelry, sterling, baseball cards, glass and china, music boxes, weathervanes, stoneware, baskets, sampler, oriental rugs, and more.

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MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE AT PUBLIC AUCTION

Monday, September 18, 2023 11:00 AM-HOLYOKE 225-227 Beech Street 2 fam, 2,502 sf liv area, 0.14 ac lot, 10 rm, 4 bdrm, 2 bth, Hampden: Bk 17670, Pg 499

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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MAAU#: 1029, 2624, 2959, 3039, 2573, 116, 2484, 3246, 2919, 3092, 3107, 0100030, 3099

Dogs

11montholdfemaleGermanShepherd/Labmix, Goodtemperament, walksonleash,very friendly,$250,callortext 802-323-2538

6Yorkshiremix,home raised,$550orbestoffer, maleandfemaleavail. hypoallergenic,dewormed,callortext413291-4429

8 weeks, AKC pure bred Boston Terrier Puppies, 4 available (2M & 2F) Call 413-207-4664

AKCGermanShepherd Pups,4m&3f,Black& tan,black&red,andsables.AKCpaperwork&all shots/wormingupto date,writtenhip-andhealthguarantee,parentsonpremises,raised incountrysetting,$1400, call 978-249-3724

MiniatureSchnauzers,1M &1F,Salt&Peppercolor, currentvaccinations, 7yrsold,$300each,call 413-596-8190

Teddy Bear Puppies, pure white $650/ea. For info. text or call Lori 413-966-9152

2022 National Purple Heart $5 Gold Proof coin. Issued by US mint, low mintage with box, COA, $730./best offer, call 413-426-7063

Collector pays cash for stamp collections, lrg or sml. Call RON for sale or eval. 413-896-3324

Couch Sleeper, like new, used 4 times $275. firm. Desk, lg wood, 6 drawers, ex. shape, 30Hx60Wx33D comes apart $200 firm. Call 860-741-2768

Full adjustable medical bed w/remote control, like new, $500. Call 413-537-0650

MountainBike,$45orB/o. 10ftfoldingwoodladder, $125 or B/o. Call 413-592-6510

Snowthrower,26inselfpropelled,2-stageelectricstart,nightlight, $425. Call 413-594-4905

TwoRaleighVenture20in &14inbikes,onePolaris 20inSwimanogearbike forsale,$150forallthree orbestoffer,call413-3887694.

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MORTGAGEES’ REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS TO BE SOLD ON THEIR RESPECTIVE PREMISE

FRIDAY SEPT. 22, 2023

10:00AM-SPRINGFIELD, MA 136 MARSDEN STREETDEPOSIT $5,000

MONDAY SEPT. 25, 2023

10:00 AMWEST SPRINGFIELD, MA 38 CLYDE AVENUEDEPOSIT $5,000

1:00 PMEAST LONGMEADOW, MA 1 JENNIFER LANEDEPOSIT $5,000

4:00 PMEAST LONGMEADOW, MA 24 DEERFOOT DRIVEDEPOSIT $5,000

1,000’s of sports cards, all big stars, at least 50% off. 1950’s to present. BUYING ALL SPORTS CARDS, RETIRED VETERAN Selling at $3.50 per box. CALL 413-596-5783

ClarksNavyBlueslip-on sneakers,7N,Neverworn, $45 or B/O 413-583-4266

10FootMetalswingwith newcushion,askiingfor $45, Call 413-739-4641

Lowrey Royale Organ, beaut., walnut finish, incl. Tufted bench, cost $60K, ask. $1 620. 413-519-8108

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Cash paid, LP records 45’s, CD’s, reel-to-reel tapes. Rock, Jazz, Blues, Classical. Scott 518-424-8228

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