Real People, Real Estate

In this episode of Real People, Real Estate, host Lindsay Barron LaBonte sits down with Erica Swallow - top real estate agent, writer, and historic preservation advocate - to dive into the trends shaping both our local Western Massachusetts market and the national real estate landscape.We cover:✅ Housing inventory, prices, and affordability—are things getting better or worse?✅ Relocation patterns—who’s moving into (and out of) New England, and why✅ How storytelling and marketing can help buyers and sellers make smart moves ✅ The value of preserving historic homes and why they matter now more than everErica brings a rare blend of expertise in real estate, advertising, writing, and community leadership, offering a fresh perspective on how buyers, sellers, and homeowners can navigate today’s market with confidence

What is Real People, Real Estate?

Welcome to Real People, Real Estate! Our goal is to highlight real people whether they’re real estate industry professionals, economists, investors, or homeowners who will share their real stories providing key insights to success and challenges in this real estate market. Their stories will help others gain education and feel empowered to make their own decisions around real estate. We hope to be informative, have a little fun, and encourage people to plan their roots right here in Western Mass. Tune in with our host Lindsay Barron LaBonte to learn more!