IN THE GARDEN: Why many plants are still in the greenhouse, F4
HOME TASKS: What are the most overlooked yard maintenance tasks, F5
ANTIQUES & COLLECTING: The US flag has taken on many designs, F7 What’s the
Here’s what to know about landscaping your yard
By Jennifer Barger
The Washington Post
GETTING HELP WITH landscaping isn’t limited to planting bushes and flowers; it’s also about hardscaping (patios, walks), placing trees in optimal spots and plotting out your property.
You can work with a landscape architect or designer or a landscaping company to plan or install entire environments (plants, grading, walls and walks).
Some garden centers offer landscaping services. You can also DIY.
If you need help, there’s no single answer about whom to hire. Some landscaping companies do everything from paving to planting.
Most landscape architects do only designs, meaning you’ll have to use other companies to complete your project, or do the work yourself.
Getting ready
Before hiring a landscape pro, consider your space and what you want to do with it, knowing that your plan will evolve. Think about:
• What’s your budget? A few thousand dollars could pay for updating an existing garden but not a complete renovation or hardscaping work.
• Are you going for a theme, such as an English meadow or a Zen meditation garden?
• Do you want to replace everything or preserve and complement what’s already there?
• Do you need hardscaping such as walls, paths or a patio? A new fence, deck or gazebo?
• Do you want to retain or create a large open space for children or pets?
• Do you want plantings that require little maintenance, or are you willing to help keep things up?
• Do you want flowers that will provide constant color? Fruit and vegetable plants?
• Do you want new plantings that create privacy?
• Do you need to solve drainage problems or issues
There are many questions to ask installers before they begin work. Get the answers and include them in the contract you sign. Cover photo: A landscape worker lays rolls of sod in a residential backyard. (ADOBE STOCK IMAGES)
with deer or other garden-chomping critters?
For inspiration, consult gardening and landscaping websites, magazines, books and social media accounts or walk through your neighborhood.
Selecting design help
Landscaping companies can do both design and installation or provide a plan that you or a pro gardener or hardscaper implements.
You can also hire a landscape architect or designer to draw up plans. Some design pros will also supervise the installation.
Show potential designers your property and listen to their ideas — many will offer novel suggestions.
Look at their online portfolios or tour spaces they have designed. Talk with previous clients.
Not all landscape designers or landscape installers have expertise in all areas. If you want a stone wall or path, an irrigation system or regrading, seek companies experienced at those tasks.
Get a written agreement with specifics on what the designer will do, including
a desirable trait in landscaping. One trick used by some full-service landscaping companies is to suggest and plant quick-growing varieties that require serious upkeep and trimming, hoping you’ll hire them to do maintenance work.
Choosing and dealing with the installer
Ask potential pros to provide addresses of properties where they have done installations and go look at the work. When you consult companies, get answers to the following questions, and include them in the contract you sign:
• How do you keep things up? Conflicts between landscapers and customers frequently occur when plants die sooner than expected.
detailed drawings and notes about what will be planted where.
Your role in planning
As the designer’s work progresses, review the plan and give feedback. Specific questions to ask:
• How will the plants recommended by the designer fit your tastes and needs? Plants should both look great and suit your property’s soil type, drainage and sunlight exposure. You might discuss suggested plantings with an independent source, such as a master gardener affiliated with an area cooperative extension service.
• What will you have to do? If it sounds like too much maintenance, ask for revisions to make the future green thumbing more manageable and affordable.
• How large will provided plants be now and when they mature? Discuss how your property will look both right away and years from now. Without good planning, you could find yourself with an assortment of plants that do not complement one another in size, shape or color.
“Fast-growing” isn’t always
down payments so they don’t have to front the costs of plantings and other materials. But the power to delay payment until work is done as agreed provides great leverage.
Don’t overpay
Once you have a final landscaping plan, use it to obtain price quotes from multiple installation companies. Get a fixed-price contract for all work and materials.
Shopping around is key: Consumers’ Checkbook’s undercover shoppers found tremendous price variation from company to company for the same work; some companies charged twice what others did for the same tasks.
• What guarantees do you get? If you do your part but plants die or fail to thrive, will the company provide free replacements? How long are structures guaranteed to last?
• How quickly can work start, and how long will it take?
• Will the company take proper steps to identify and avoid underground utility lines? If a company tells you this is unnecessary, call 811 to confirm.
• Will the landscaper use pesticides or herbicides? If so, what precautions are necessary to prevent harm? — If pesticides are to be used, require the company to prove it will use a certified applicator.
• How large a deposit is required? It’s reasonable for companies to require small
If you want a landscaper to provide continuing maintenance services, make sure you understand what you’ll get for the price — and what will cost extra.
Supervise
Stay engaged. Once work begins, check in daily. If you have questions or complaints, bring them up. Check plants as they arrive and before they are planted for signs of trouble. If you do your part but plants don’t thrive, immediately ask the company to inspect them and, if necessary, replace them.
Jennifer Barger is content director at Washington Consumers’ Checkbook and Checkbook.org, a nonprofit organization with a mission to help consumers get the best service and lowest prices.
Lee Reich | In the Garden
The many goodies that remain in my greenhouse
YOU’D THINK THAT I’D BE over and done with the greenhouse this time of year. Spring vegetables and flowers have been germinated, pricked out, grown on, and all established in their homes in the garden.
But no, the greenhouse is still chock full of goodies, plants that tolerate heat. The first plant that would jump out at you (visually) as you passed through the greenhouse door would be a grape vine. Not just any old grape vine, but a vinifera grape vine (Vitis vinifera). “Vinifera” is the species of European wine and table grapes. They’re generally neither cold-hardy here, nor can they fend off attacks of our native insects and diseases, so have been hybridized with hardier and tougher American grape species, such as the fox grape (V. labrusca).
Point is, the grapevine in my greenhouse could not survive outdoors here. The variety I’m growing is Perle de Csaba, a table variety, which first fruited here a couple years ago; it’s seedless and sweet, with a strong aroma.
I grew it in a large pot, then didn’t move the pot, so it’s roots have sneaked out the pot’s drainage holes and into the moist, compost-enriched soil below. That’s fine. It’s in a good place, it’s stem now trained to climb up a chain to one of the greenhouse rafters. Short, fruiting shoots grow
off up and down on either side of that permanent stem, a perfect bunch of grapes dangling from each of those shoots. Linger long enough by the grape vine and look to its right, and you come upon one of my failures, three cucumber plants, each trained vertically, just like the grape. I was hoping for early cukes, the variety Garden Oasis, but looks like the first of these won’t be ripe much sooner than outdoor cukes. No matter. Why? Follow me.
Moving on, at the foot of the next bed, you come upon a small tree in a pot: This is a dwarf plum tree that I made over the past two years by grafting a couple of varieties — Obilinaja and Oullin — onto a dwarfing rootstock. The tree could grow and potentially fruit outdoors except for pest problems, most notably brown rot, which turns ripening fruits into fuzzy gray dollops. That’s if the fruits make it that far; most are attacked early on by plum curculios, little, black, snout-nosed beetles that cause young fruits to drop. Both are common pests east of the Rocky Mountains.
My plan is to keep the tree in a pot in cold storage each winter, then move it into the greenhouse each year in late winter for early bloom, then early plums. In the greenhouse, the tree will not be threatened by late frosts, as was the large tree growing out in open ground. The
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greenhouse screens should keep curculio insects at bay and, I hope, spores of brown rot. All this may seem like a lot of trouble for the small crop expected from a small tree, but worth it if you’ve ever tasted a good variety of a dead ripe plum.
In the bed near that plum tree you’ll also come upon some grass-like stalks rising out of the ground. That’s ginger. In the past, I never could make sense as to why northern farmers were, I thought, wasting greenhouse space planting ginger. Then I gave them a try. The skinless, tender young rhizomes, perfect for slicing thinly then preserving in vinegar, are a far cry from the mature, fibrous ones available on supermarket shelves.
Are you still following me? Okay, at the foot of the next bed is another small tree, a mulberry. Mulberry trees abound almost everywhere; as you might have guessed, this is a special mulberry, Pakistani mulberry (Morus macroura). Its flavor is similar to black mulberry (M. nigra), whose flavor is so profoundly rich and sweet-tart that it seemingly could only have been packed into a much larger fruit. Besides having flavor that compares favorably with black mulberry, Pakistani mulberry can be up to 5 inches long, with a firmer texture, so keep better on or off a branch.
(Most of the mulberries you see throughout the country are white mulberry, M. alba, red mulberry, M. rubra, or hybrids of these two species.
The Greenfield Public Library has officially launched its new Seed Library. Home gardeners are invited to visit the Seed Library, located on the second floor of the library at the information services desk, to choose up to five packets of seeds for their gardens. A variety of vegetable seeds (arugula to zucchini), as well as herb and flower seeds (amaranth to zinnia) will be available. Borrowing guidelines will be provided, and gardeners are encouraged to return seeds after the harvest season ends. This program is free and open to everyone. For more information, contact Nancy Little at nancy.little@ greenfield-ma.gov or call 413772-1544.
HOLYOKE Preservation Trust garden tour
The Holyoke Preservation Trust announces its sixth annual garden tour. This year’s event features seven diverse locations, including four new gardens, a tree tour, and insights form guest experts representing the DCR, Kestrel Land and Trust, and a local turtle conservation specialist. The tour highlights the transformation of traditional residential lawns into lush, biodiverse landscapes using native plantings and innovative design. Additionally, two sites feature accessible pathways, allowing all guests to explore and learn about protected natural habitats. The tour takes place on June 27, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (rain or shine). Check in is at Masonic Temple, 235 Chestnut St. Tickets are $15 in advance via Eventbrite or $20 on the day of the event. Registration and map pickup will take place at the Masonic Temple. For more information, visit www.holyokepreservation trust.org
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Perle de Csaba is a pure vinifera (European) grape that would suffer outdoors but thrives in my greenhouse. (LEE REICH PHOTO)
This fig tree, decoratively covering the back wall of my greenhouse, is easy to train and provides easy access to ripe figs from late summer until the middle of fall.
(LEE REICH PHOTO)
What are the most overlooked tasks for yard maintenance?
By A ngie H icks Tribune News
AS THE WEATHER
In fact, some of the most important steps for a healthy yard are also the ones most often overlooked.
One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is mowing
warms up, many homeowners are eager to get outside and start mowing — but a great-looking lawn throughout spring and summer depends on more than just regular cuts.
too short. While it may seem like cutting grass lower will reduce how often you need to mow, it can actually stress your lawn and make it more vulnerable to weeds and drought.
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Their fruit color, despite their common names, can range anywhere from white to violet to red to black.)
Look to the right of that Pakistani mulberry tree and there’s more cucumbers, each plant trained like the previously mentioned cucumber vines to a single vertical stem. These plants — the variety Socrates — have been a success, yielding fresh cukes already for a few weeks.
Next comes the pièce de résistance, a fig trained decoratively against the rear wall of the greenhouse. It started the season, its 10th year, leafless with a single trunk about 18 inches high topped by a two burly, horizontal arms growing in opposite directions parallel to that rear wall. In the past few weeks, new shoots have grown vertically from those arms. Along those vertical shoots, figs have already swelled and will begin to ripen toward the end of August, or sooner.
(I detail greenhouse growing and other methods not involving a greenhouse for growing figs in cold climates in my book titled, you guessed it, “Growing Figs in Cold Climates.”)
At the foot of the fig growing along the back wall of the greenhouse is a row of diminutive strawberry plants, alpine strawberries (Fragaria vesca), a different species than garden strawberries. They are dime-size,
don’t make runners, and bear fruit as long as they have enough sun, heat, and water. They’ve been doing so since April. The variety, Pineapple Crush, ripens to a creamy white color, with dark seeds, and captures a strong aroma and flavor of strawberry with a wallop of pineapple.
Let’s turn around and head back to the door. On the way there, to our right, we’ll pass three more figs, each of their short trunks capped by only a single horizontal arm per plant. The varieties are Excel, Brown Turkey, and San Piero, each different and each flavorful.
Before going look to your left, ground level, and you’ll see some garden strawberries. They’ve been bearing since May and were losing steam just as Earliglow strawberries outside in the garden were picking up steam.
A greenhouse does seem to me an extravagance. I soften that extravagance by getting it to offer more bang for its buck — literally, for the dollars and cents it cost to feed the propane heater in winter (minimum temperature 37°F). Current offerings are fresh salads all winter, all my vegetable and flower seedlings in spring, strawberries in early spring, mulberries in late spring, grapes in midsummer, ginger in late summer, and figs in later summer and fall. That’s a lot of goodies from a space twenty feet by twenty feet, and, in my opinion, well worth the fun and food.
Mowing grass too short can stress your lawn and make it more vulnerable to weeds and drought.
A better approach is to keep grass slightly longer and avoid cutting more than one-third of the blade at a time. This helps retain moisture and encourages deeper, stronger roots.
Another commonly missed step is maintaining your mower itself. Dull blades can tear grass instead of cutting it cleanly, which weakens the lawn and can lead to disease. Taking the time to sharpen your mower blades at the start of the season can make a noticeable difference in both the health and appearance of your yard.
Spring is also the ideal time to feed your lawn, but many homeowners either skip fertilizing or apply it too late. A slow-release fertilizer early in the season helps support even growth and gives your lawn the nutrients it needs to thrive through the warmer months. Similarly, addressing bare or patchy spots now — by overseeding or spot-treating — can prevent weeds from taking hold later. If you’re unsure about the right products or timing for your region, a landscaping pro can help create a tailored plan to set your lawn up for success.
Beyond the lawn itself, garden beds and landscaping often get overlooked. Refreshing mulch not only improves curb appeal but also helps retain moisture and suppress weeds. Tackling weeds early, before they spread, can save significant time and effort as the season progresses.
It’s also important to consider what’s happening below the surface. Soil can become compacted over the winter, especially in high-traffic areas.
Aerating your lawn allows water, air and nutrients to reach the roots more effectively, setting the foundation for healthier growth throughout the season. For larger yards or more complex landscaping needs, hiring a professional can ensure these tasks are done efficiently and correctly, saving you time and helping avoid costly mistakes. The key to yard care is getting ahead of issues before they become bigger — and more expensive — problems. By focusing on these often-overlooked tasks early, homeowners can enjoy a greener, healthier lawn with less maintenance and fewer surprises as the weather heats up.
There are many supposed hacks and quick fixes gardeners often hear about
Here are some of the common ones debunked
By Jessica Damiano Associated Press
NOW THAT THE GARDENING season is in full swing, so is the bad advice. There is no shortage of social media “experts” doling out “genius gardening hacks,” and well-intended friends who, frankly, don’t know what they’re talking about. Their tips might sound brilliant on the surface, but dig deeper and you’ll find many belong in the compost pile. Here are some common myths and misconceptions that might seem to make sense but can ruin your garden and waste money.
ther way, fill cracks with sand or sealant afterward to prevent recurrences.
beneficial microbes, kills earthworms, disrupts mycorrhizal fungi networks, damages soil structure, increases erosion and moves buried weed seeds to the surface, where conditions are perfect for them to sprout. The practice can also interfere with the soil’s moisture-holding capacity.
Instead: In average conditions, spread a 2- to 3-inch layer of compost over garden beds and let it work into the soil over time. To create new beds, cover the area with thick layers of newspaper or corrugated cardboard in the fall, then top it with a few inches of mulch or compost, and allow it to smother grass and weeds over the winter and into spring. If you didn’t plan ahead, lay cardboard now, then cut holes and plant right through it. Be sure to apply mulch afterward.
Bad advice: Use vinegar as a ‘safe and natural’ weedkiller
Household vinegar merely serves as a contact herbicide that burns leaves without killing roots, so the weeds often grow back. Horticultural vinegar, which has a stronger concentration of acetic acid, is more effective but can damage soil, harm nearby plants, and must be used with caution (wear gloves and goggles) to avoid injury to skin and eyes. Instead: Manually pull weeds from garden beds, then cover the soil with 3-4 inches of organic mulch to discourage more from taking hold. Any that do germinate in the mulch will pull up very easily.
To eliminate small weeds from cracks and crevices between pavers, sprinkle with baking soda on a dry, windless day and let it sit (do not use baking soil in garden beds or on the lawn). Other efficient methods include using a crevice weeding tool or targeted propane flame tool to remove or destroy the weeds. Ei-
Bad advice: Apply wound paint to seal cuts on pruned tree limbs
Trees compartmentalize their wounds, so sealants aren’t generally necessary. In addition, the products can trap moisture and disease-causing pathogens and encourage decay, defeating their stated purpose while interfering with the tree’s natural healing process. Light sealants should be applied only to elm or oak trees that are pruned or injured during the growing season to discourage Dutch elm disease and oak wilt, respectively. Sealants aren’t necessary when pruning these trees at the recommended (dormant) time of year.
Instead: Be sure to use proper pruning techniques, prune only at the appropriate time of year and allow wounds to heal on their own.
Over-tilling soil destroys beneficial microbes, kills earthworms, and can make it easier for weeds to sprout.
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Bad advice: Till garden beds every year to loosen the soil
Sure, it makes the garden look nice and neat, but over-tilling soil destroys
If you must turn the soil to break up compaction in your garden, do so gently using a broadfork or long-handled garden fork. Use the same tools to gently work in amendments like compost.
Bad advice: Water plants lightly every day
Giving houseplants, garden plants, potted outdoor plants or the lawn a sprinkle every day moistens the soil surface only on its surface instead of at root-depth, where it’s needed. Lightly watered plant roots remain at the top, near their water supply, instead of growing downward and outward.
Instead: Water more deeply and less frequently to encourage a larger root system that will withstand drought by accessing farther moisture sources from the surrounding area.
Bad advice: Use landscape fabric under garden beds to discourage weeds
Barrier fabrics fail to stop weeds long-term, create root-tangled messes, restrict the flow of water and oxygen, and introduce microplastics into the soil as they degrade.
Instead: Apply a 2-to-4-inch layer of organic mulch, such as shredded bark, wood chips or straw, over the soil, pushing it away from trunks and stems. Refresh it as it breaks down.
It will regulate soil temperature and moisture, nourish the soil as it decomposes and support the soil life that supports your plants
Exception: Landscape fabric can be helpful under gravel or stone paths, or under walkways, where it creates a barrier between the hardscape and the soil below.
Wound paint on tree limbs can trap moisture and disease-causing pathogens and encourage decay. (ADOBE STOCK IMAGE)
Household vinegar merely serves as a contact herbicide that burns leaves without killing roots, so the weeds often grow back. (ADOBE STOCK IMAGE)
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Terry & Kim Kovel | Antiques & Collecting
US flags have had many designs over the years
THE CONTINENTAL
Congress established the design of the United States flag on June 14, 1776. There are several stories about the first Flag Day celebration, such as that it was in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1861, or that a New York kindergarten teacher celebrated it with his class in 1889, but it is generally agreed that the holiday was observed on June 14 in individual states by the late 1800s. It became particularly popular in schools, where students celebrated by writing essays about what the American flag meant to them, or held assemblies where they carried flags and sang patriotic songs.
People in different states worked to make the holiday a national observance, including Bernard J. Cigrand, a young teacher in Wisconsin, and Pennsylvanian William T. Kerr, who founded the American Flag Day Association in 1888. The enthusiasm reached the federal government by 1914, when Franklin K. Lane, secretary of the Interior, delivered a speech on “Makers of the Flag,” which has been printed in students’ textbooks since then.
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson made the holiday official. For a collector, Flag Day is an opportunity to display or reflect on the many designs the American flag has taken over the years. An antique 13-star flag, housed in a protective frame, sold for $2,952 at Morphy Auctions. It does not necessarily date to the 18th century, however; copies of early flags were made later for decorative or historic purposes.
Q. We are trying to find out the value of a set of dinner dishes marked “Mintons.” Can you help?
A. Your dishes were made by Minton & Co., a British pottery founded by Thomas Minton in Stoke-on-Trent
in the 1790s. They used the “Mintons” mark from about 1873 to 1912, which helps narrow down the date of yours.
At the time, Minton was making many fine types of porcelain, such as Parian ware and pate-sur-pate. The Minton pottery became part of the Royal Doulton group in 1968, and they continued using the Minton mark.
Values for complete sets of dishes marked “Mintons” will vary; one set recently sold for about $50, another for over $2,000. The value for a set of dishes will depend on its pattern and condition.
Websites like The Minton Archive (themintonarchive. org.uk) and The Minton China (themintonchina. com) can help you identify the pattern of your dishes. A designer’s signature increases the value of Minton dishes. A retailer’s mark may do so, too; some were sold by high-end retailers like Tiffany & Co.
Q. My family has an unusual metal piece of furniture that looks just like one you pictured in an article on your website.
The article said it was a telephone cabinet by Oscar Bach, and it was worth more than $1,000. It was published years ago, so would the cabinet have the same value today, or has it changed?
A. Oscar Bach was an influential German-born metallurgist who opened a design studio in New York in 1911. His designs were extremely popular in the 1920s-1930s. However, attribution can be tricky because some of his designs were reproduced by his business partner.
The Kovels 2013 Price Guide lists a metal telephone cabinet attributed to Bach for $1,416. It was made in the 1920s and has gilt bronze and iron Gothic-style strapwork.
It was also featured in a sale report on metal furnishings in our March 2012 Kovels On Antiques and Collectibles newsletter.
However, telephone cabinets like this one have lost popularity, and thus value, since then.
We have seen similar pieces sell at recent auctions for merely $500-$600. However, other Oscar Bach designs,
such as sets with a cabinet or table and chair, have sold for about $2,500.
TIP: If your American flag is tattered and can no longer be used, be sure to dispose of it in the official way. Give it to a Boy Scout, Girl Scout, American Legion post or the U.S. military. They can do the official ceremony that includes burning the old flag.
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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.
Advertising, display, Webster’s Mammoth Packet Seeds, wood box, hinged lid, lithographed label on interior, vegetables, multicolor, divider slots in base, c. 1900, 10 1/2 x 25 1/2 inches, $50.
Basket, winnowing, Apache, coiled, willow, devil’s claw, yucca root, 20th century, 29 inches, $160.
Faience, plate, multicolor, peacock center, leaves and flowers, bridge over water, flower panels around rim, France, 12 inches, $190.
Jewelry, bracelet, cuff, Navajo, three strands, large coral cabochon surrounded by smaller cabochons, silver, marked, Alice McShirley, 5 3/8 inches, $200.
Music, accordion, diatonic, wood case, marquetry, two inset portrait photos, mother of pearl buttons, red fabric bellows and hand strap, label, Paolo Soprani e Figli, Italy, $210.
Scientific instrument, telescope, brass, column support, wrought iron base, tripod, marked, Aronsberg & Co., England, 17 x 33 inches, $325.
Clothing, moccasins, high top, allover glass seed beads, American flags, geometrics, side seam construction, metal buttons, hide lacing, red lining, Sioux, 16 inches, $470. Steuben, lampshade, hanging, inverted dome, calcite, acid etched, Neoclassical figures, geometric rim, three scrolled metal fittings, 7 x 16 inches, $540.
Furniture, pie safe, painted, green, two doors over drawer, punched tin panels, medallion design, six front panels, eight side panels, overhanging top, two interior shelves, 62 x 42 inches, $920.
Advertising, sign, Hills Bros. Tea and Coffee, figure in yellow robe, red ground, white lettering, steel grommets, 8 x 3 1/2 inches, $1,260.
A framed antique American flag features 13 stars, just like the original design approved by the Continental Congress. (MORPHY AUCTIONS)
Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.52%
Rate is just below its high for the year
By A lex Veiga Associated Press
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up this week to just below its high for the year, the latest sign that borrowing costs on home loans remain elevated relative to where they were before the war with Iran started.
The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.52% from 6.48% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Despite
Deeds
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the increase, the average rate remains below 6.84%, where it was a year ago.
When mortgage rates rise they can add hundreds of dollars a month in costs for borrowers, reducing their purchasing power.
Mortgage rates are influenced by several factors, from the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy decisions to bond market investors’ expectations for the economy and inflation. They generally follow the trajectory of the 10-year Treasury yield, which lenders use as a guide to pricing home loans.
Ahlam Alfaraj, Majdi Alfaraj and Majdi Alfari to Karen Breen and Deborah Marie Breen, 418 Meadow St., Unit B-8, $200,000.
Andrew J. Griffin, estate, and James J. Griffin, representative, to Shanon Duran Oden and Lizbeth G. Duran Oden, 26 Haskell St., $300,000.
Carole L. Machietto to Katherine M. Bousquet, 22 Ash Lane, $325,000.
Elizabeth A. Maher to Stephen A. Pysz and Debra Carol Atkinson Pysz, 106 Plantation Drive, Unit 106, $251,500.
Joseph E. Paquin to Onur Can Bulut, 6 Mansion Woods Drive, Unit C, $285,000.
Kenneth Goodman and Maria Goodman to Lockhouse Development LLC, 262 Regency Park Drive, $181,000.
Marilyn A. Falcone to Joseph Santaniello and Shelby Moccio, 14B Castle Hill Road, $339,900.
Mary Ann Marzano, Josephine A. Smith, Carmela Kirk, Linda A. Marzano and Elizabeth Marzano to William E. Kelly and Diana L. Kelly, 422 Cooper St., $440,000.
Mary Elizabeth Rzegocki to Carol M. Groom, Carol Ribeiro Groom and Judith A. Cosby, 73 Pleasant Drive, $90,000.
Meredith Ann Thomas to Cory Teixeira, 422 South Westfield St., $350,000.
Robert Bodley and Angeline Farber to Oliver Roe and Alyse Roe, 534 South West St., $215,000.
Wolf Of Westside LLC, to Sunil Lohar and Sani M Lohar, 65 Hendom Drive, $495,000.
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Deborah L. Anderson, trustee, and Pocomo Road Nominee Trust to David Reasoner and Kerry Reasoner, Leverett Road, $100,000. Deborah L. Anderson, trustee, and Wood Land Nominee Trust to David Reasoner
Rates have been mostly trending higher since the conflict between the U.S. and Iran began in late February, disrupting the flow of crude oil from the Persian Gulf to customers worldwide. That’s sent oil prices sharply higher, helping drive up inflation.
Expectations of higher oil prices as the war drags on have kept long-term bond yields elevated, causing mortgage rates to mostly trend higher.
The yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury note was at 4.53% in midday trading Thursday on the bond market, up from 4.47% a week ago. It was just
and Kerry Reasoner, 324 Leverett Road, $80,000.
Satyabrota Das and Munmun Das to Richard P. Canty and Anne Marie Canty, 8 Sutton Court, $350,000.
David W. Huntley and Joan O. Huntley to Michael J. Manno and Sabrina M. Manno, 16 Hawthorn Road, $1,296,625.
Lauri H. Finch and M. Scott Finch to Jungmin Yoo, 46 Deepwoods Drive, $440,000.
Gordon Fowler and Beverly Fowler to Longview Capital LLC, 13-15 Vista Terrace, $868,000.
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Patricia Perlman to Sara Hobbs and Todd Hobbs, 40 Suburban Drive, $400,000.
BELCHERTOWN
LaFleur & Son Inc., and L.J. Development LLC, to PAH Properties LLC, 280 Ware Road, $200,000.
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Eckler Properties LLC, to Pinnacle Mountain LLC, 108 Northfield Road, $350,000.
CHICOPEE
Alexandra Noel Cebula and Shane Andrew Clark to Matthew Preston, 60 Honeysuckle Drive, Unit 60, $253,000.
Bette J. Goulet to Denise M. Blanchette and Dianne M. Blanchette, 20 Richmond Way, Unit 16, $335,000.
Dominic J. Guay and Patricia Guay to Ceasar Lopez, 17 Sunnymeade Ave., $355,000.
Eric S. Martin, trustee, Martin Family 2015 Revocable Trust Agreement, trustee of, and Martin Family 2015 Trust Agreement, trustee of, to Gabriel M. Jaworski, 16 Watson St., $340,000.
Gloria Murray to Morgan A. Latourelle and
3.97% in late February, before the war broke out.
As recently as late February, the average rate on a 30-year mortgage had slipped just under 6% for the first time since late 2022. It’s hasn’t fallen below that threshold since.
Two weeks ago, it climbed to 6.53%, its highest level since Aug. 28.
While average long-term mortgage rates remain lower than they were at this time last year, their mostly upward trajectory and uncertainty over how much higher they may go has kept many would-be homebuyers on the
Pedro Duarte, 56 Thaddeus St., $328,000.
Haskell Holdings LLC, to Silky Kasturia, 40 Orchard St., $522,000.
Jean C. Peloquin Jr., trustee, and Jean C. Peloquin Sr. Trust, trustee of, to Kenneth Hebert and Nancy Hebert, 256 Tolpa Circle, $535,750.
Jocelyn Wildman, Jocelyn Zyla and Nicholas Zyla to Brie A. Beaudry, 32 Applewood Drive, Unit 6063C, $190,000.
John D. Blair and Shirley Blair to Eric Chmielewski and Alison Chmielewski, 39 Dixie Terrace, $352,000.
John N. Floyd and Eva L. Fahey to Shaolyn A. Soto and Shawn M. Hartley, 68 Colonial Circle, Unit C, $195,000.
Joseph R. Perlak, Anthony J. Perlak and Mary Perlak Pajak to John Blair and Shirley Blair, 9 Pinecrest Drive, Unit 1, $375,500.
Uncle Pennybags LLC, to Coolidge & Gardner LLC, 17-35 Coolidge Road, $2,982,000.
COLRAIN
Diana Kocot and Paul Kocot to Tyler Bates, 295 Jacksonville Road, $710,000.
DEERFIELD
David L. Laczynski, “aka” David Lewis Laczynski, and Victoria K. Laczynski to Carol Flouton and Timothy V. Flouton, 345 Greenfield Road, $440,000.
EAST LONGMEADOW
Ahmad Kabbout to Riley C. Cafarelli and Emily Cafarelli, 503 Parker St., $563,000.
Amy Thrall to Grace Elizabeth Valley, 137 Mapleshade Ave., $270,000.
Andrew W. Artenstein and Debra Pacheco Artenstein to Joseph C. Hartman and Karen B. Hartman, 37 Old Farm Road, $1,225,000.
Diep T. Lam and Hanh T. Nguyen to Geoff R. Morris and Victoria Morris, 138 Vineland Ave., $560,000.
Donald T. Daniele to William Zuccalo, 49
sideline this year.
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes declined in the first three months of the year compared to a year earlier, extending a nationwide housing slump that dates back to 2022 when mortgage rates began to climb from pandemic-era lows. Sales were essentially flat in April, but accelerated in May to their fastest pace since December.
Still, sales of existing U.S. homes continue to hovering close to a 4 million annual pace, far short of the historic norm that is closer to 5.2 million.
Meadow Road, $350,000.
Elizabeth Riezinger to France Point-du-Jour, 153 Elm St., $360,000.
Emiliana Rivas to Michael Carelli and Karen Carelli, 15 Harmon Ave., $356,500.
Jeff Mackechnie and Christine Mackenchnie to Stephen L Skrinar and Elizabeth M Skrinar, 60 Hanward Hill, $468,500.
Michele Margeson, Michele F. Margeson and John F. Margeson to Daniel Griffin, Rockingham Court Lot Ix-2, $330,000.
Raymond E. Kemple, estate, Raymond Earl Kemple, estate, and Elizabeth Kern, representative, to Nicholas Lupi, 20 Thompson St., $225,000.
EASTHAMPTON
Lusmari Roman-Martinez to Jamison Lynn Cwiak, 62 Campbell Drive, $525,000.
Christine Marie Roddy and Daniel William Bastian to Laura Montemayor Rodriguez and Avielle Wolfe-Thomas-Gilligan, 1 Second Ave., $660,000.
Teresa A. Barut to Teresa S. Barut, trustee, and Teresa S. Barut Trust, 9 Knight Ave., $100.
Roger W. Salloom and Donna C. Salloom to James H. Johnson and Carolyn B. Johnson, 13 Ranch Ave., $455,000.
GILL
Daniel J. Ballou, trustee of the James A. Ballou Jr., and Virginia P. Ballou Family Irrevocable Trust, to First Landing Investments LLC, 25 West Gill Road, $123,600. First Landing Investments LLC, to Troy Santerre, 25 West Gill Road, $145,000.
GOSHEN
John P. Messer, trustee, Jay R. Messer, trustee, and Messer Family Trust to John P. Messer, trustee, Jay R. Messer, trustee, and Messer Second Family Trust, Aberdeen Road, $100.
Deeds
GRANBY
Victor J. Moreno and Jacqueline L. Moreno to Vanessa Mortarino and Huw Lloyd, 53 West St., $538,600.
Tang Properties LLC, to Grace M. Drost and Thomas J. Sojka, 291 East State St., $490,000.
Michael E. Parent and Lynn M. Parent to Gabriel Jacobson, 113 Batchelor St., $475,000.
Amy J. O’Connell and Sean P. O’Connell to Naveed Ghani and Corinne E. Plaisir, 26 Granby Heights, $276,200.
GREENFIELD
Theodore A. Hanna to Bethany Richard and Shaun Richard, 125 South Shelburne Road, $375,000.
Aydin Ozcelik to 413Rents LLC, 173-175 Conway St., $464,000.
Allen G. Davis Jr., and Kimberly A. Davis, “aka” Kimberly Ann Davis, to Parody Builders LLC, 36 Log Plain Road, $1,087,500.
Steven B. Luzi to Amy Wardell and Edward Wardell, 31 Lovers Lane, $455,000.
HADLEY
Aaron Burnham St. John and Audrey Sher-Ping St. John to Gary Ricker, 13 Shattuck Road, $755,000.
HAMPDEN
Edward Smith, representative, and Harvey A. Smith, estate, to Emmanuel Torres Garcia, Colony Drive, $433,000.
Heather Turcotte, Bryce Ostrander and Kaela A. Ladouceur to Kaela A. Ladouceur and Bryce Ostrander, 59 Baldwin Drive, $198,000.
Paul Garwacki and Linda L. Garwacki to Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc., Off Scantic Road, $45,000.
HEATH
Mark McDonagh to Denise M. VonRosenvinge and Scott N. VonRosenvinge, Mohawk Estates, $12,000.
HOLYOKE
Brian J. Dickey and Timothy W. Caira to Amber Robinson Green, 164 Madison Ave., $510,000.
Christopher P. Roy and Kathleen Roy to Jitandra M. Goel, Lavanya Goel and Abha Goel, 4 Deer Run, $725,000.
Debra A. Reardon to Nathan Moyer,
387 Jarvis Ave., $309,000.
Diamond Matos to Mikey Bonilla, 41 Lynwood Ave., $399,000.
Fred J. Pycko, representative, and Nancy F. Pycko, estate, to Kimberly Dube and Jean Dube Sr., 32 Edward Drive, $210,000.
HHA-South Holyoke Homes II LLC, to Raul Perez Negron and Isabel Colon Rivera, 650 South East St., $225,000.
Lisa M. Wykowski and David W. Glidden to Christopher T. Wilcox and Wendy J. Wilcox, 278 Whitney Ave., $470,500.
Lori A. Maldonado, Lori A. Malave and Alexander Maldonado to Patricia Veloz, 51-53 Ridgewood Ave., $432,000.
Paola Palacio to Synell M. Rodriguez, 3 Maple Crest Circle, Apt B, $195,000.
Robert R. Blakeslee, representative, Hazel V. Bresnahan, estate, Hazel Ormsby Bresnahan, estate, Hazel O. Bresnahan, estate, Cornelius Patrick Bresnahan, estate, and Cornelius P. Bresnahan, estate, to Saje Home Services LLC, 50 Nonotuck St., $168,500.
Thomas R. Creed and Nancy F. Creed to Ashley Landry and Kevin Landry, 2 Pheasant Drive, $500,000.
Vladislav Bezrutchenko to Maksym Hrabovskyi and Nikalina Pokadko, 287 Whitney Ave., $560,000.
HUNTINGTON
Daniel Arthur Delisle to Michael Rouleau, 24 Worthington Road, $305,000.
Roman Radkovets to Dnepro Properties LLC, 14 East Main St., $350,000.
Jeffrey A. Keeney and Shelley L. Keeney to Joshua Keeney, 146 Worthington Road, $100.
Gail A. Savoy and Kevin J. Carpenter to Gail A. Savoy, 29 Lakeshore Drive, $35,000.
LEVERETT
Roger Bird and Rachel Peterson to David E. Krock and Sharon Stanton, 88 Shutesbury Road, $999,999.
Tania A. Welker to Michael Beattie, 118 North Leverett Road, $359,000.
LONGMEADOW
Alamgir Kabir and Nazmun Kabir to Vijay Realty LLC, 49 Yarmouth St., $465,000.
Dina Hutt to David John Cronin II, 205 Bel Air Drive, $440,000.
J. Brendan Wood and Samantha R. Wood to Samantha R. Wood, 25 Viscount Road, $172,690.
LUDLOW
Cecilia M. Richards to Jason Martins, 655 Center St., Unit 611, $315,000.
Deborah A. Chadwick to Emily Rooney and Dan Haverty, 101 Ray St., $326,000.
Green Fields Inc., to Lokman Yanbul, 512 Fuller St., $600,000.
Janice T Bator to James Chenier, 334 Fuller St, $200,000.
Konstantin Gut and Tatyana Gut to Rossetti Construction LLC, Balsam Hill Road, Lot 61, $229,000.
Krysten Perok to Amy Thrall and Aaron Piela, 39 Rogers Ave., $250,000.
Maria E. Costa, trustee, Manuel M. Costa, trustee, and Costa Living Trust, trustee of, to Kathryn C. Churchill Trust, trustee of, Geoffrey B. Chruchill Trust, trustee of, Geoffrey B. Churchill, trustee, and Kathryn C. Churchill, trustee, 21 Marias Way, $803,000.
Shawn J. Lebeau and Andrea Elizabeth Santos to Angela Cardenas and Daniel Garcia, 429 Moore St., $530,000.
MONSON
Geri Ann Germain, representative, and Norma M. Germain, estate, to Longbridge Financial LLC, Wayne Road, $5,200.
Janet L. Morgan to August Boucher, 24 Main St., $354,500.
John Arooth, representative, John Arooth, estate, John Arooth Jr., representative, and Jill Arooth to Dena M. Plante and William Plante, Macomber Road, $200,000.
JSR Properties LLC, to HCP Group LLC, 129 Palmer Road, $300,000.
Kathleen M. Barrett and Kathleen M. Wright to Johanna Smith, 253 Reimers Road, $525,000.
MONTAGUE
Kathryn McNally to Andrew Cavanagh and Katherine Crivelli, 534536 Turners Falls Road, $465,000.
NORTHAMPTON
Nathaniel Kunkel to Nathaniel Kunkel, trustee, and Nathaniel Kunkel Revocable Trust, 101 Prospect St., $100.
David D. Sullivan and Lori A. Sullivan to David D. Sullivan and Lori A. Sullivan, 3 Stowell St., $100.
Deborah A. Clapp and Michael W. Clapp to Ronald S. Greve and Stephania M. Greve, 56 Oak St., $582,475.
Nu-Way Homes Inc., to Deborah C. Cook and Brian J. Cook, 41 Landy Ave., $900,000.
Jane L. Garb to Elizabeth Eliades,
35 New South St., $575,000.
Kim C. Rosen to Sarah F. Frisken, trustee, and Sarah F. Frisken Living Trust, 61 Harrison Ave., $700,000.
Allison Gomes to Christian Detisch and Celeste E. Lipkes, 31 Lilly St., $590,000.
David A. Spound to Madelaine Zadik and Laura Wetzler, 509 Fairway Village, $517,000.
Chandra Claire Hartman, Chandra Clare Hartman and Katrina Hull to Doug Hegeman, 38 Front St., $761,000.
Natalie D. Basile to Sarah Jordan and Richard Jordan, 327 Brookside Circle, $472,000.
Roadhouse LLC, to Sharon Kelly Heston and Karl Robert Heston, 32 Conz St., $880,000.
Celia Olivia Hilson to Cassondra J. Murphy, 575 Bridge Road, $309,000.
ORANGE
Shawn M. McGrath and Cindy E. Penniman to John Dunphy, 57 Putnam St., $310,000.
PALMER
Ronald A. Bigda, estate, and Terri Ann Moreau Bigda, representative, to Gregg Bigda, 153 River St., $400,000.
PELHAM
David Schuster, Sharon L. Schuster, Jordan Schuster and Shawna Schuster to Ross John Clare, 10 Bray Court, $530,000.
PLAINFIELD
Susan B. Mellstrom and Robert E. Mellstrom to Rachel Falkenstern and Sky N. Syzygy, 10 Maple St., and Summit Street, $475,000.
SHELBURNE
Allan C. Stevenson, “aka” Allan Campbell Stevenson, to Teri M. Miller, 42 Dragon Hill Road, Unit 42 Dragon Hill Condominium, $368,000.
Mark E. Czuj to AGDWMA LLC, Brook Road, $100,000.
Richard C. Bishop, trustee of the Apple Realty Trust II, to Nicholas T. Doneilo, 12-16 Church St., $400,000.
SHUTESBURY
Annabelle Guo and Weizhao Huang to Patricia J. Wancko, 35 Weatherwood Road, $545,000.
Ellen S. Waldinger to Alexandra Ripp and Daniel Sack, 27 January Hills Road, $920,000.
SOUTH HADLEY
Sallie Gibbs Adelman, trustee, and Sallie Gibbs Adelman Revocable Trust to Jeffrey A. Abrahamson, 152 Stonybrook Way, $484,000.
Kara Rescia, trustee, P.J.’s Goldenberg Declaration of Trust and P.J.’s Goldenberg Revocable Trust to Ian J. Bowman, Ian Bowman, Lauren C. Bowman and Lauren Bowman, 172 Lathrop St., $630,000.
Alice M. Moreau to Alice M. Moreau, trustee, and Alice M. Moreau Revocable Realty Trust, 38 Pine Grove Drive, $100.
John W. Lavin and Bonni-Lynne Sandler to Michael Sussman, 36 Red Bridge Lane, $680,000.
EH Home Solutions Realty LLC, to Matthew James Staples and Alexis L. Lavoie, 2085 Memorial Drive, $345,000.
Diana L. Milano Aniello and Gaetano F. Milano to Todd J. Campbell and Carolyn Campbell, 20 Lawrence Ave., $225,000.
Peter R. Laylin, trustee, Sara Louise Liberty-Laylin, trustee, and Peter R. Laylin & Sara Louise Liberty-Laylin Family Revocable to Stephen Werenski and Diane Werenski, 118 Pine Grove Drive, $585,000.
Dennis E. Hogan and Cynthia D. Hogan to Jennifer Rossi, 10 Ashton Lane, $100.
Kmak LLC, to Bernash Realty LLC, 96 Lyman St., $100.
Valentina E. Patruno to NextDoor Holding LLC, 328 Newton St., $216,500.
Anthony J. Lachowetz to Michael A. Pratt, 13 Hillcrest Park and 20 Lawrence Ave., $239,900.
JT Realty Associates Inc., to Sydney Allyssa Rogers, 55 Westbrook Road, $395,000.
Andre Duquette, Andre J. Duquette, Dawn Duquette and Dawn M. Duquette to Brittany Hough and Thomas Hough, 34 Ludlow Road, $383,000.
SOUTHAMPTON
Dax Gillis and Kimberly Gillis to Matthew R. Antil, 80 Russellville Road, $562,500.
Dayne R. Tracy to Michael G. Hogan, 36 Line St., $400,000.
Darlene Matyoka to Frank H. Matyoka, 22 Pomeroy Meadow Road, $224,687.
Foxy Properties LLC, to George Solokhin and Juliya Usataya, 19 Cottage Ave., $375,000.
Jeffrey P. Staples, trustee, Jeffrey P. Staples, Lisa M. Staples, trustee, Lisa M. Staples and Lisa M. Staples Declaration of Trust to Marie Wilusz and Kathleen Reynolds, 26 Mountainview Circle, $290,000.
SOUTHWICK
Robert E. Liberty and Susan L. Liberty to Paul Smith and Margaret Smith, South Loomis Street, Lot 6, $3,000.
Robert E. Matthews III, and Arielle Matthews to Keith Long and Tara Gorenc Long, 94 Bungalow St., $220,000.
Rogina Modestow to Travis Searles, 100 South Loomis St., $690,000.
Scott Martin to Justin Lecuyer and Hannah Michalik, 52 Lakeview St., $300,000.
SPRINGFIELD
Alpine Home Solutions LLC, to Sheila Mumley, 6 Bremen St., $336,000.
Amanda Stebbins, trustee, Joe Stebbins, trustee, and Jessica Stebbins Revocable Trust, trustee of, to Jacques Cranston, 38 Driftwood Road, $370,000.
Anthony R. Malfino, estate, Anthony Malfino, estate, and Laura Malfino, representative, to Jeanelin Mercado-Alicea and Juan Alicea, 55 Parkerview St., $342,000.
Carolina R. Salvetti and Dianna M. Sullivan to Jonathon D. Aponte, 46 Lakevilla Ave, $300,000.
Christopher E. Rosado, Meriah A. Rosado, Meriah A. Arroyo and Meriah Arroyo to Nyanda J. Mashimba, 28 Porter St., $292,000.
Cig4 LLC, to Myles A. Fonfield, 28-30 Cherrelyn St., $430,000.
Colondres+Co LLC, to Joel A. Vasquez Abad, 34 Biltmore St., $520,000.
CTL Realty LLC, to Dalysha Trinidad, 456-458 Page Boulevard, $347,000.
Deborah Cary to Beaudelaine
Pierre, Carroll Street, $315,000.
Esaul Rojas-Rivera and Johanis Flecha to Angel D Melendez, 78 Mayfair Ave., $240,000.
Gemini Town Homes LLC, to Sonia Quinones, 52 Central St., Unit 505, $206,000.
HB4 Cascade Funding Mortgage Trust to Paulino Properties LLC, 283 Wilbraham Road, $240,000.
Jessica Guiterrez to Elvin Aponte Mendez and Yomaira Cruz Rivera, 93 Pendleton Ave., $281,000.
Joanne C. Santamaria, Patricia R. Santamaria, Maryjane C. Santamaria, Mary Jane C. Santamaria, Angela D. Santamaria and Angela S. Hough to Dawell Jose Bautista and Brianna Vega, 30 Woodcrest Road, $340,000.
Jonovan Sierra, Alicia Sierra and Alicia Garcia to Hector Lugo Torres and Jaylian Santiago, 239 Hanson Drive, $315,000.
Keith Celebrezze to Nicholas Jason and Sara Boecke, 283 Longhill St., $554,000.
Lattoy F. McDowell and Ali McDowell to Seth Dussault, Kelsey Sagvold and Anthony Penna, 166 Westminster St., $310,000.
Linda Fratamico to Paul V. Ramesh, trustee, and 158 Monrovia Street Realty Trust, trustee of, 158 Monrovia St., $359,900.
Linda Fratamico to Paul V. Ramesh, trustee, and 158 Monrovia Street Realty Trust, trustee of, W S Monrovia Street, $100.
Automated Salvage Transport Co., LLC, to EIP Tremont Springfield LLC, SS Paramount Street, $2,350,000.
Matthew R. Preston to Cody Fernandes, 129 Fernbank Road, $315,000.
Center For Human Development Inc., to Destiny Marie Acevedo and Taylor Antoine Housey, 127 Orange St., $223,000.
Nelson Serrano, Anthony Serrano and Lori Serrano to Saverio Renovations LLC, 17 Bushwick Place, $170,000.
Oakland Street Properties LLC, to Rafael Lendof, 290 Oakland St., $495,000.
Pah Properties Llc to Dolores S Mercedes, 74-76 David St., $450,000.
Phantom Holdings Llc to Deren Xavier Muniz, 36 Daniel St., $290,000.
Revampit Holdings LLC, to De Jesus Properties LLC, 35-37 Narragansett St., $375,000.
Robert Antony Monegro to Leah Moore, 113-117 Cedar St., $450,000.
Ruth Maria Cruz and Ruth M. Avila to Claudia Rachele, 367 Nassau Drive, Unit 367, $214,000.
Samantha J. Dion and Ben Blair to Mariah Maureen McNamara, 134 Newhouse St., $305,000.
Sandra E. Belton, representative, Judith Ann Connors, estate, and Judith A. Connors, estate, to Krysten Perok, 19 Marmon Court, $320,000.
Stephen Posner and Maureen Posner to Michael Menard and Joanne Menard, 43 Oxford St., $550,000.
Thu Tra Pham, Thuy Pham and Dina Lam to Israel Ortiz Jr., 144 Washington St., $295,000.
WARE
Kerry Sue O’Riley to Shelby Lynn O’Riley and Spencer Lee O’Riley, 58 Fisherdick Road, $100.
Mountain Stream LLC, to Mark DeGale, Crescent Street, $45,000.
Patrick M. Hughes to Patrick M. Hughes and Amanda Macarthur, 92 Church St., $100.
Mark C. Gelinas and Susan M. Gelinas to David Moskowitz and Sarah Kim, 105 Shoreline Drive, $430,000.
WENDELL
Alycia Marie Maxwell, Cassandra Lee Maxwell, Brittany Ann Zinn,
Devin Thomas Maxwell (heirs of Thomas Edward Maxwell), Debra A. Gauthier, Douglas Maxwell Jr., Edward Maxwell, Kimberley Carey and Kenneth Maxwell (heirs of Sandra Lee Marlowe) to Neil Dorval, 351 Farley Road, $120,000.
WEST SPRINGFIELD
Ann Marie O’Sullivan, trustee, and Sheila Trust, trustee of, to Ellen Crane, 43 Gibson Way, Unit 57, $474,900.
Christina M. DiClementi, Christina M. Jackson and Brandon Lamar Jackson to Glacius Perez, 33 Maple Terrace, $360,000.
Cig2 LLC, to Marcia F. Dos Anjos Klosowski, 20-22 Gay Terrace, $457,700.
Hassle Free LLC, to Theresa Rivers and John Rivers, 18 Salem St., $405,000.
Kristen B. Fitzgerald to Amanda Montemorra and Stephen Busch, 62 Colony Road, $105,000.
Steven Thompson to Iris Huntington Properties LLC, 146 Nelson St., $278,000.
Theresa Ann Rivers and John P. Rivers to Ajay K. Tamang and Bijaya Rai, 19 Salem St., $435,000.
Tiffany B. Mattson to Thomas V. Borsari and Danielle Julian, 191 Central Miami St., $360,000.
Victoria J. Wilson to Yong J. Noh, 48 Beech Hill Road, $493,100.
WESTFIELD
Brandon F. Giordanolanza and Linda Giordanolanza to Jason Christenson, 1173 East Mountain Road, $500,000.
Cameron Hoffman, Darien Hoffman and Tambria Dery to Victor Sinigur, Valentina Sinigur and William Sinigur, 0 Northwest Road, Lots 3, 4, $285,000.
David B. Bogusiewski to DelBarton LLC, 0 Pochassic Road, $80,000.
Giberson Construction Inc to Shiming Luo, 220 Montgomery Rd, $689,000.
James A. McCarthy and Daniel P. McCarthy to Halifax Capital LLC, and Chenevert Properties LLC, 3-5 Noble Ave., $305,000.
Jennifer Whittaker to Vitalii Bobryk and Svitlana Bobryk, 40 Hawks Circle, $480,000.
Lory A. Tallman to Elite Real Estate Investment Group Inc., 271 Loomis St., $280,000.
Nina Chaput, Nina Shaw and Aaron Shaw to Marina Halmers, 64 Brookline Ave., $263,000.
Peter Morizio, Lina Morizio and John P. Morizio to Samuel Avelino Galan, 3 Belmont St., $325,000.
Richard Iglesias to James T. Rood and Maryjo R. Rood, 38 Bates Road, $25,000.
Robert L. Ayr and George T. Ayr to Dale Darosa and Heather Darosa, 754 Western Ave., $300,000.
Yong J. Noh to Brandon Giordanolanza and Linda Giordanolanza, 145 Glenwood Drive, $520,000.
WILBRAHAM
Holly Thrasher, trustee, and Janet P. Duncan Earle Trust, trustee of, to Catherine Lamica Revocable Trust, trustee of, and Catherine Lamica, trustee, 4 Raymond Drive, $401,000.
Kristen Secor to Denise Lipschitz, 11 Butler Road, $420,000.
Linda A. Blondek to Michael P. Priest and Kaitlyn M. Priest, 16 Brentwood Drive, $552,000.
Mario Da Cruz and Ana M. Da Cruz to Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Ahmad and Majedah Mahmoud Hamad Alfuqara, 733 Monson Road, $750,000.
WORTHINGTON
James R. Queen to April Arrington and Brett Arrington, 118 Starkweather Hill Road, $360,000.
PUBLIC AUCTION
PUBLIC AUCTION
Aaron Posnik
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. Receiver’s Sale of Real Estate at Public Auction To Be Sold On The Premises Sale Date: June 17, 2026 12:00
