Real Estate

A newly funded housing project will help Great Barrington get closer to state goals for affordable housing and address a critical need for southern Berkshire County and the region, officials say.

Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy, and Housing and Community Development Undersecretary Janelle Chan joined Worcester City Manager Edward M. Augustus Jr., Senator Harriette Chandler, Representative Mary Keefe and local leaders and developers to announce affordable housing awards to support the creation of 643 new rental housing units, including 397 units of affordable housing.

Butternut Farm is a mixed-income development featuring 27 apartments. Many units offer decks or patios as well as laundry facilities, storage areas, play areas, and parking spaces. Over the past year, the community at Butternut Farm has evolved due to Way Finders' new Resident Engagement Initiative. On Sunday, September 16th, Butternut Farm held its first Community Tag Sale.

On Friday, September 14th, Live 155 Apartments unveiled five local art pieces that are incorporated into the interior and exterior of the building during Northampton's monthly "Arts Night Out."

Live 155, at 155 Pleasant, has more to offer than apartments and office space: It’s a place where public art is an important part of the structure.

23 new studio and one-bedroom apartments in downtown Northampton will be ready for occupancy in May 2018. Interested applicants should get their applications to Way Finders soon.

Live 155, a multifamily affordable housing project located in Northampton, MA, recently chose to install a commercial-scale ductless mini-split system for the 58,000 square foot development, comprised of 70 residential units and ground floor retail space.The developer,Way Finders, leveraged a $105,000 rebate from MassCEC to support the selection and installation of 70 air source heat pumps, also called mini-splits. Peter A. Gagliardi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Way Finders noted that Way Finders is proud of the Live 155.
building design by PFRA+LDa and the construction work by
Western Builders and its electrical sub-contractor MJ Moran.
Heating and cooling Live 155 apartments with mini-splits offers
a great combination of energy efficiency, reasonable operating
costs, and a high degree of resident comfort."

Faith Williams and Michelle McAdaragh from our Real Estate departments talk with WHMP Radio about Live 155!

- Michelle McAdaragh, Senior Vice President of Real Estate Development
& Marcus Williams, Grant Writer

At Way Finders, we are committed to lighting pathways and opening doors to homes and communities where people thrive. Way Finders is dedicated to increasing the supply, preserving existing affordable homes, and facilitating the production of affordable rental housing for low-and-moderate-income families and individuals in Western Massachusetts.    

Way Finders’ 70-unit affordable and market rate development in downtown Northampton, Live 155 is being constructed right before our eyes. See how far we've come.