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Spaciousranchstylehome,approximately 1,500squarefeet.Largediningroomand livingroomtoentertainfamilyandfriends. Largeyardwithfruitbearingblueberry bushes.Pancakes??Eightrooms,2 bedrooms,easilyturnedinto3bedrooms. Largegreatroom,largeentryway,large kitchen.Onecardetachedgarage.Recent additionwithafullbasement.Fiveyear oldgas-firedhighefficiencyhotwaterboiler.Ratedat97percentefficiency.Newundergroundelectrical servicewith200ampbreakerpanel.Roofisfiveyearsold,30yeararchitecturalshingles.Cedarsiding (greenbuildingmaterials).Allnewdoublepanewindowsthroughoutthehome.CloseproximitytoBMC. FiveminutewalktoOnotaLakepublicbeach/BurbankPark.Thishomeisamustseetoappreciate!
Fullliquorlicense,allequipment.New Blodgettpizzaoven,newa/cunit. Includesalltables&chairs,pictures, pots,pans,dishes,forks,youname it.Ownersretiring!Ownerfinancing available,CallPaulfordetails.
Asking$59,900
byLynnArseneau
Dear Ly nn, Iknowafewpeoplethathavebought homesandareabouttocloseona home.Allofthemhavehadtheclosingdates extendedandtheonethathasn’tclosedyet hashadhisextended3times!Whatanightmareforeveryoneinvolved.Whyisthis happeningsooftenwhentheyallhavebeen pre-approved?
Regg ie
HiReggie, Yes,fromthedateanofferisacceptedtotheclosingdatehasbeenunusually long.ManyclosingsinJanuaryweretaking 30-45daysbuttheninFebruaryitroseto43 daysandthefollowingmonths60daysor more.Withthemarketasactiveasit’sbeen withnosignofslowingduetohistoricallylow interestratestheroadtoaclosingmayeven takelonger.
Mostlendersareinundatedwithpaperwork asrefinancingapplicationswentthroughthe roof(nopunintended!)duetothelowmortgageinterestrates.
Theback logs,socialdistancingandshelterin-placeordershavemadethehomeclosing processchallenging.Homeinspectionsand appraisalsarestillhappeningHOWEVER, everythingistakinglongerduringthepandemic.
Thoughtfulplanningisveryimportant.If youhavetosellinordertobuyandtheown-
ersofthehomeyoubuyingareinthesame boat,carefulplanningisimperative!Youmay wanttohaveaplanthatincludessomewhere tostaytemporarilyormakeverysurethe datesonyourcontracttakeintoconsideration longerturnaroundtimeswhichwillaffectthe closingdate.
Dear Ly nn,
I’mbuyingahouseandjustfound outtheownersandtheirchildrenhave testedpositiveforCovid19.Iwouldn’tbeso worriedbuttheclosingisinaweek.Withall ofthetheoriesregardinghowthisisspreadI amjustfreakingoutaboutmovingintothat home.We’reallpackedandreadytogobut I’mnotsosureIcanmoverightin.
Nervous Nel lie
HiNellie,
Breathe….Ok,sohereismybest adviceandmayevenbewhatIwoulddo inthissituation.Oneideaisforyoutoseeif yourmovingcompanycanholdyourbelongingsinthetruckforafewdaysormoreif needed.Ifnot,youcouldrentastorageunitto storeyourthings.Thenyoucouldarrangefor sometemporaryhousing.Duringthistime
PLAN B youcouldhireaprofessionalcleaningcompanytocleanthehousefromtoptobottom. Ifthisisimpossiblemynextideawouldbe tocloseonthehome,goinwithmasksand glovesandlotsofdisinfectantandcleanand spray,spray,spray.
I’mnotsayingthatmysuggestionsarethe bestbutit’swhatcametomind.https://www. moving.com/tips/moving-during-coronavirusepidemic-heres-what-you-need-to-k now/
Dear Ly nn, Thisisoffthesubjectofrealestate. Iknowyousometimeanswernon-realestate questionssoIthoughtI’demailthisone.Our entirefamilywillbecelebratingThanksgiving andChristmasatourownhomes.Weare tryingtofigureouthowtohavesomefunvirtually.Haveyoufoundanyideasaboutthis? Thanks,andHappyHolidays!
A Mom
DearAMom, Icheckedoutandfoundallkindsof gamesyoucouldplaywithyourfamilyvirtually.IwenttotheZoomwebsiteand foundalistofgamesforyoutocheckouton thesite.Charades,Bingo,Scavengerhunt, Pictionary,Trivia,Mafia,TheAlphabetGame. Alloftheinstructionsonthewebsite.Ialso readthatZoomandothermeetingsitesare eliminatingthe40minutelimitsofamilies can“betogether.”
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Congratulations!!You’vefoundthehomeyou’vebeendreamingtoown.RanchwithfirstfloorA/Cplus 3bedroomsandtwofullbaths.Largecook’sk itchenwithappliances,diningareawithdoortotheback deck,livingroomwithgasfireplace,laundryroom.Twocarattachedgaragewithastorage/pantrycloset andaccesstotheattic.Thelowerlevelisfinishedwith2bedroomsandanotherfullbathplusawinecellar, awalkincedarclosetandlotsoffinishedspace. $449,000/R2999
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Lovely4BR,2and1/2BAColonial.Newkitchenwithmaplecabinets,quartzcountertops,stainless steelappliances,renovatedmasterbath,andhalfbath.Fireplaceborderstworoomsforaddedambiance. Newroof2014.Newboiler.Enjoydinnersonbackdeckoverlookinglandscapedleveledyard.Minutes toLenox. $395,500/R2987
MONTEREY Amazingopportunitynottobemissed.Thisthreehome compoundonfifteenacressetsfarbackfromtheroadaffording viewsandprivacy!ThisMontereylocationisminutesfrom GreatBarringtonandLakeBuel!JustdowntheroadisSki ButternutandBeartownStateForestformilesofrecreational options.Thepropertyfeaturesthreehouses,alargetwolevelbarn,andscenicviewsofLakeBuelandthemountains beyond.Twoofthehouseshavestrongrentalhistories. $949,000/R 2984
LEE-QUINTESSENTIALBERKSHIRELIVING!
Idyllicpastures,beautifulviews,footbridgeoverababblingbrook!Lowmaintenanceone-level-living. Invitingwideslateentry;openkitchenwgranitecounters,newcabinets,dining/livingwithwidewood flrs,efficientgasfireplace.3brs,2fullbaths,oneworiginalexposedbrick,onewItaliantileandglassblockshower;masterbdrmwviewsandwalkincloset.Floodedwithsunlight,allwindowshavebeen replacedand2slidersleadtoanexpansivereartiereddeckwithbuilt-inflowerboxes&bench,ideal forentertaining!Abundantlandscaping,pastureviews,cowsgrazingintheneighboringmeadowand gorgeoussunsets!2cargarage,minutestotown/MAPike access.Aperfectpackageofcountry living withtoday’sconveniences! $449,90 0/R2967
Excellentopportunity!Enjoymanyyearsofminimalenergycost!Recentlyinstalled(sellerowned) SOLARPANELS! Comeseethis4bedroom,3bathhomewithsunfilledrooms.Mainfloor-largeliving areawithfireplace,openkitchenanddiningareathatleadstonewdeck,poolandwellmaintainedyard. Primarysuitewithfullbath.Hallbathfeatures aseparateshowerandjettub to soakinafteralongday. Lowerlevelboastextralivingspaceincludinganotherfireplacelivingroom,separatebedroomwith privatebath.Oversizedshedforextrastorage.Convenientlylocatednearthelake. $279,90 0/R2998
GOOSEPOND AT LEISURELEE! Delightful easylivingcontemporary withopenliving/ d inin g/kitchen. Threebedrooms, twofullbaths.Sited nicelybackfromthe roadwithalarge circulardrive-thisistheperfectstay-cationhome! Largescreenedporch,opendeck-andaccesstoall thelakecommunityhastooffer!Theannualfeeof $1800includesthehomeowner’sassociation’sprivate communitybeachandboatlaunchareaonGoose Pond(leaveyourkayaks/canoes/beachchairs)!Also enjoytennisand/orpickleball.Roadmaintenanceand garbageincludedalongwithseasonalsecurity.Minutes totown,MApike,shopping. $298,300/R 2985
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Areyoutiredofrenting?Youcanownthischarmingsinglefamilyhomewith3 bedroomsandanupstairsbonusroomisagreatstarterhome. $129,900/R 2983
Comeescape toLeisure Lee!Quaint contemporary setonover3 acresofland inaprivate communit y. Thisfour bedroom2bathhomefeatureshighefficiencyheating units,openfloorplanwithrenovatedkitchen,stainless steelappliances,threeseasonroomwithheat. A/Cthroughout.Privatebeachandtennisaswell. $324,900/R 2988
OwneroccupiedtwofamilyduplexindowntownPittsfield.Replacementwindows andnewerboiler.Wellmaintained.Oilheat.Greatrentalhistory.Twocargarage. Fencedyard.Wouldmakeagreatinvestmentproperty. $139,900/R 2990
/R2959 MixedusepotentialwiththisprimeLenoxlocation!Privateoff-streetparkinglot accompaniesthis2700+squarefootretailbuildingwithexpansionpotential!Constructed in2000-naturalgas/centrala/cdesignedtoaccommodateasecondstoryifneeded.Turn keyretailspaceorcustomize.Thereisabathwithshower,ahalfbathandakitchenettein place!Highvisibilitylocation.. $695,000/B2902
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Bethefirsttooccupythisspaciouscondocurrentlyunderconstruction.Opengreatroomwithhardwoodflrs, onelevelliving(mastersuiteplustwoadd’lbdrms/bath).Largescreenedporch;attachedtwo-cargarage. Bonuspotentiallivingspaceinlowerlevel.Naturalgas,centrala/c.Condoassociationfeaturespool,tennis andclubhouse.Thiscornerlotoffersyear-roundviews.MinutestoboatingonPontoosuc Lake,skiingand allareaculturalattractions! $519,000/C2929
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FirstFlropenplan,kitchen greatrmwithpristine woodflrs,fplc,skylights.Lgdeck.Fullbathandden/ bedroom Upperlevel-twoadd’lbdrms(master)andfullbath.Finishedwalk-outlowerlevelbonusspace withlotsofbuilt-ins.Frontporch. $255,000/C2797
RollingHills -WelcometoRollingHills,Lenoxvaluepricedhousingoption!Thisendunitisconveniently locatedclosetocommunitypoolandclubhouse. Twobedrooms/twofullbaths,living/diningopenstoprivatereardeckwithupdatedslider Thelowerlevelhas a spaciousfamilyroom,laundryandstorageroom. Centrala/c,naturalgasheat.Alsoon-sitearewalkingtrails,tennis,kayak/canoestorage,communitygarden. Theclubhousehasfitnessarea,gatheringspace,saunas. $219,000/C2991
DALT ON -SILVERMAPLEFARM Tranquilityandcharminthissinglefamilyhome(condominium)that’s readyforimmediateoccupancy Easylivingwith 2 bdrmsupand 2 bdrmsdown – allwithprivatebaths.Fullyequippedkitchenandgas fireplaceinlivingrm.Screenedporchandopendeckcompletewithgasgrill.Lowerlevelwithlarge familyrm/officespace/2bdrms/2ba.A/Candcentralvacuum system. $499,900/C2934
PITTSFIELD – S OU THVIEW Move-inreadyendunitatSouth View!Light-filledcondowithhardwoodflooring,natural gasheatand centrala/c.Thefireplacedliving roomopenstodining/deck Nicely updated kitchenwithstainlessappliancesandquartzcounters.Screenedporchandopendeck.Firstfloorlaundry and1/2bath.Recently installedhardwoodflooringinbedrooms.Private reardeckoverlookingwoods.Fulllowerlevelfor additionalstorageorfinishing Attachedgarage Openfrontlawn. $319,900/C3001
WelcometoWhitePines!Thiscarriagehousecondofeatures 2 br, 2.5bathsand a bonusloftarea.Thespaciousgreatroomincludes a fireplaceandwallofwindowstotakeinthecountryvistasandallowforlots ofnaturallighting.Whatmakesthiscommunityspecialarealloftheamenities!Shortdriveorwalkonthe manicuredtrailacrossthestreettoStockbridgeBowl. Yourprivateassociationbeachhascanoe/kayakstorage,beautifulwesterlymountainviewsandsunsets.Condoassociationalsohaslargeindoorpool,whirlpool, fitnessarea,har-trutennisandcoveredparking.Rightuptheroadis Tanglewood,Kripalu,hikingtrailsand closetodowntownLenox. A mustseeopportunity $464,900C300
LOTSOFLANDOPTIONSFORYOUROWNCUS TOMHOME! RICH MO ND Buildyourdreamhomeonthisbeautifulpastorallot. Itissouthfacing-perfectforsolar.Aseasonalbrook runsalongtheedgeoftheproperty.Setonapeaceful countryroadinthesoughtafterRichmondschool district.JustminutesawayfromTanglewoodandall theBerkshireattractions. $189,000/L2856
LENOX Buildyourdreamhomeonacul-de-sacinLenox! Pavedroadwithundergroundutilities,townwater/ sewer,naturalgas.Twolots – 1.8acres$209,000 and .62acres$209,000/L2970/L2971
RICHMOND Openmeadowsettingforthissun-filled2.49 acreparcel closetothe W Stockbridge border. $79,900/L2303
PITTSFIELD Partiallyclearedlandinprimelocationwith railaccess $249,90 0/L2940
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TYRINGHAM BuildyourdreamhomeonaquietTyringhamcul-de-sac. Allhomesitesareatleast5acresensuringmaximum privacyforall.MinutestoLeeandMonterey,butthe serenitywillmakeyouthinkyouaremilesawayfromit all! $129,90 0/L2832
STOCKBRIDGE RiverfrontpropertyonEastMainStreet!Considerthe possibilities-Almostanacreofwaterfrontlandonthe HousatonicRiver!Walktotown,theater,restaurants; kayakfromyourownyard;sunnyopengardenspace. Buyertoevaluateexistingstructureforrenovationor potentiallycreatenew.Townwater,septicdesignfora fourbedroomdwelling. $159,000/R2897
RICH MON D/ STOCKBRID GE ESTATEPARCEL PACKAGE Richmond/Stockbridge-OverseeconstructionofyournewhomefromnearbyWhite Pinescondo.One-of-a-kindpackageoption (land availableseparatelyfor$585,000)
Buildingtakestimeandifyouwanttohaveyourhomenow-afully-furnishedCarriagehousecondo(2b,2.5 ba)withon-siteamenities(indoorpool,waterfrontbeachatStockbridgeBowl,har-trutennis).Fiveminutesto Tanglewoodandtheestatebuildingparcelthatispermittedandreadytogo!Thisisan8+acresite-readyoffering. Views,perctested,drivewayinplace,scenicmountainpermit.Condowillcangeneraterentalincomeorhouse guests. Offeredat$1,050,000 withtheWhitePinecondo.L2733
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