Meet Leslie Clement

1978—1982 Daredevil Days: Leslie began her career as a young woman as a union carpenter apprentice in 1978 after discovered that her liberal arts degree had in no way prepared her to make a living. Enamored with the danger and glamour of construction, Leslie spent four years working on Springfield area bridges and highrises. She completed a four year apprenticeship in 1982.

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1986—1990 Camp Midnight: In 1986, Leslie purchased land in the East Forest Park neighborhood which abutted Lake Massasoit. On the protected cove of the lake were three debilitated summer cottages which her crew rebuilt. The rest of the property was subdivided into five lots and single family modest homes were then built. Read more

1988-1990 Condominium Conversion: In 1987, Leslie bought a 20 room Victorian mansion in Holyoke. Although architecturally intact, the property needed completed restoration. The building was rezoned as six condominiums and completed within a year. Because of the inherent beauty of the building, the project was written up in the New York Times real estate section. Read more

1988-1992 Wyndhurst Condominiums: In 1988, Leslie and co-partner Kevin McCarthy (they are now married) built a luxurious condominium development which commanded a panoramic view of the Pioneer Valley. The building was designed to appear as a Victorian mansion and had a concealed underground parking garage below. The condominiums sold for between $285,000 and $515,000. Read more

Real Estate Broker: Since the early 1990’s, Leslie has helped clients through the often stressful process of buying or selling a home. She brings to the table years of hands-on widely ranging experience in financing and marketing. Leslie is affiliated with Sears Real Estate in Springfield, Massachusetts and will soon be joining a Stonington, CT real estate office as well. Read more

Wife and Mother: Leslie is married to Kevin McCarthy, a former builder and now the owner of a marina in Stonington, Connecticut. The couple live in a Craftsman style home in Longmeadow with two daughters, Emeline and June. The family enjoys a summer camp in the Adirondacks built by Leslie’s great-grandparents. Meet the family

2000-2005 Wollaston Street: Leslie purchased 37 building lots in the Boston Road area which had been laid out in 1910 but never developed because of a lack of sewer and water. After constructing a new street, she built out the lots with Craftsman style homes which ranged in price from $225,000 to $340,000. The development is now sold out and complete.

2005-Present Forest Park Development: For the last few years, Leslie has been completing the approvals for construction of approximately 37 homes in Forest Park. The first street is built, much infrastructure is complete and six homes have been sold. Read more

1985 - Bay Street Castle: A former landmark of the McKnight Historic District in Springfield, the Bay Street Castle was in dismal condition when purchased by Leslie’s company. The restoration of this once magnificent 6000 square foot property resulted in six unique apartments.