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JANUARY 2020

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PamRoberts,Broker/Owner, CBR® CRB,CRS,GRI 441-9681

TiffanyRoberts, Broker/Owner, ABR,CBR,e-PRO 822-5369

MarieBourassa212-6174

StacyChojnowski281-2569

BarbaraK.Greenfeld, Broker/Associate, ABR,C-CREC,GREEN,SRES,RSPS,CRS 441-5986 Jane Kavanau281-6903

AnneMeczywor,Broker/Associate, CRS,MRP,CBR,SRS,RSPS 446-2179

BonnieParsons,Associate Broker, GREEN® 617-719-4387

STOCKBRIDGE

WarmandwelcominghistoricColonialfeaturing3800+sq.ft.inthecenterofStockbridge. Thisgrandyetcozyhomeoffersplentyofspaceforgraciousentertainingwithaformal livingroom,diningroom,parlor andalargeeat-incountrykitchen. Accommodatefamily andfriendswith5generousbedroomsand5.5bathrooms.Finishedthird oorwithagame/ mediaroomaswellasplentyofstorageandabonusroom.Enjoytheextensivelawnand outdoorspacefromthelargescreenedinporch-raretoavillagehome.Aprivatetranquil sitewithaneasystrollintotownandabuttingprotectedpropertieswithmaintainednature trails.Fueledbynaturalgaswithmany recentimprovementsincludingnewroofandexterior paint.Thisisamustseeproperty!! $774,900/R2749

RICHMOND

MagicalRichmondspot.One-levelliving,spaciousmastersuite withsteam shower,jettub,acreage,privacy,barn/workshop, gardener’sdelight!Contemporaryranchfeatureslivingroomwith replace,hardwoodthroughout,updatedkitchen,heatedyearroundsunroom,centrala/c,privatereardeck,invitingGoshen stonepatio.Ventureupthewindingdrivewaytoyoursliceof paradise! $695,000/R2829

NicholasSereda441-0694

MarkParsons822-4169

MaryTyer Kelly243-0492

BrianWright822-3830

MollyThomas441-3899

LENOX

PrivateLenoxRetreat! Lookingfora exible oorplan?Whata greatopportunity! Mainhouseoffersupdatedbaths,newly redonekitchen,wood oors,built-ins,two bedroomsandthreefullbaths;connected viaheatedsunroomandof ceenterthefully equipped‘‘guest’’sidewithliving,kitchen, twoadditionalbedrooms,twoadditionalfull baths.Fullandseparatebasements.Over veacreswithtotalprivacyforyourcountry retreat!ClosetoCranwell, CanyonRanch, Tanglewood! $849,900/R2737

LENOX

FabulousopportunityinbustlingdowntownLenox!Privateoffstreetparkinglotaccompaniesthis2700+squarefootretail buildingwithexpansionpotential!Constructedin2000-natural gas/centrala/cdesignedtoaccommodateasecondstoryifneeded. Turnkeyretailspaceorcustomize.Thereisabathwith shower, ahalfbathandakitchenetteinplace!Highvisibilitylocation.. $695,000/B2902

LENOX

CliffwoodStreetopportunity– rst timeoffered,thisfourbedroomand3.5 bathsplitlevelisclosetotown,TanglewoodandKennedyPark.Great oor planforyear-roundorvacationhome.Abonusisthelowerlevelin-law/guest apartmentwithitsownprivateentrance. $479,900/R2922

HINSDALE

Countrylivingwithwesterly viewsfromyour5.9acreparcel! Tastefulrenovationretainedperioddetailswithtoday’sconveniences!First oormaster/full bath,kitchenwithquartzcountersandstainlessappliances. Openstaircaseto2-3additional bedrooms.Slidertoaspacious reardeck.Largesunporch,updatedmechanicalsystems,detachedgarage.Surrounded by aprotected48+acreparcelfor privacy! $309,000/R2915

Thischarming,617squarefootcommercialbuildingis locatedin theheartofthevillage.Perfectspotforaprofessionalof cewith invitingfrontporchandparkingintherear.Townwater/sewer, naturalgasheatandonthebusline. $249,000/B2813

ST OCKBRIDGE

Sitedattheendofacul-de-sacthismove-inreadycontemporarycapeisa must-see!Openplanwith replacedliving,updatedkitchen,diningthat openstolargedeck.First oorbedroom/fullbathandlaundry.Second oortwo additionalbedrooms/fullbathandopenloftarea.Thisprivatesanctuary of3.5acresincludesattachedgarage,largestorageshedandcirculardrive withperennialgardens.LessthantenminutestoTanglewoodandStockbridge Bowl! $489,000/R2899

NewEnglandFarmhousein Lenox!Nicelyupdatedkitchen/ bathswithKohler xtures. Wood oors.Openliving/dining andfamilyrm.Spaciousmasterbdrmwithlaundryhook-up inthewalk-inclosetandden. Twoadditionalbedrooms.Replacementwindows.Yard,Goshenstonepatio,deck,and re pit.Privateandclosetotown. Historictiestothetownand architecturaldetailsmakethis homespecial. $375,000/R2911

Wonderfulvacationretreatoryear-roundhome.Beautifulwood panelingthroughoutthe rst,secondandbasementlevels. Screenedinbackporch.Shedwithelectricity.WellsRoadlocation is withinwalkingdistanceofLakeandSherwoodShoppe,A CountryGeneralStore. $159,000/R2914

LENOX
LENOX
BECKET

DALTON

Fabuloushomeseton31/2acres.Expansivegroundsincludea eldstonefplc,diningplatformandbunkhousestylebuilding. Meticulousranchhomewith2-cargarage,3bdrms/2ba,stonefplc andretro-coolrecrmwithabuilt-instonebar. $264,000/R2894

NORTHADAMS

Beautifulmid1800sVictorianPaintedLadywithlargeyard andprivatebackdeck.Newlyre nishedQuarter-sewnOak wood ooring.Handcarvedwoodwork,2 replaceswith beautifulmantels,uniquebrasskitchenceiling.Three levelsofspacious,brightlivingwithplentyofclosets/ storage!Walktodowntown,MassMoCA,library,andmuch more!Welcomingfrontporch.Spaciousbarnwithloftfor yourworkareaorhobbies.WonderfulB&Bpotentialand artist’sdream! $244,900/R2889

PITTSFIELD

Largepaveddriveandoff-streetparkinginthe rear.Onebedroomunits.Separate utilities.(gasor electricheat-threenaturalgashotwater(twoless thanayearold).Theupstairsapartmentisrecently updatedwithnewerkitchen,counter,cabinets, carpet. $79,000/R2917

BeautifullymaintainedDaltoncolonial!First oor-hardwood rs, spacious eat-inkitchenwithisland,formaldining/living/familyfamilyroomsw replace,1.5baths, laundry.Second oor-fourbdrms/twobaths(master recentlyupdated).Lowerlevelmostly nishedwalk-out.Naturalgasheat( ve zones)andcentrala/c. Attachedtwocargarage.Landscaping,lgprivaterear deckandstorage shed. $364,500/R2875

NORTHADAMS

Enjoyonelevellivinginthis3bdrmranchwith1/2acre ofbeautifulmountainbackdrop.Openplanwithsliding doorsto aprivatedeck.Gazebowithscreenedwindows.2 cargaragewithaddedstorage.LittleTLCandthishome willbejustright!MinutesfromdowntownNorthAdams, MassMoCAandWindsorlake. $165,000/R2921

LANESBORO

Firsttimeoffered, thehistoricSt. Luke’sOldStone Churchdatesfrom 1836.Highvisibilitylocation!Considerthepossibilities. Aseasonallyused sanctuarywithout heating,wateror wastesystems.

Pleasecallfordetailsonthisunique offering.$149,900/R2888

PITTSFIELD

CharmingcapeclosetoAllendaleelementary.First oormasterbedroomwithfullbathandlaundry. Fireplacedlivingroom,diningroom,asecond rst oor bedroom.Spaciousattachedgaragewithfrontandrear yardaccess.Largeover-sizedsunnycornerlot-greatfor picnics,gardeningandmore! $174,900/R2898

PITTSFIELD

Greatbusinessopportunityforsomeonelooking foranabundanceofwarehousespace.Over15,000 squarefeet.Loadingdocks.Thinkoutsidethe box.Locatednexttoarailroadtrackandparallel toDaltonAve.Primelocation. $499,900/B2908.

Lookingtohaveitall?Arathershortwalkwillgetyoutothe outdoorpool,thetenniscourts,the rstteeforaroundofgolf, Sloane’sTavernrestaurantandtheworldclassSpa.Thisstand alonecondofeaturesaneat-inkitchen,alargegreatroomwithgas replaceandslidersouttotheopendeck(overlookingthe4thhole), adenwithbuilt-incabinetry,aguestpowderroomplusthemaster bedroomcompletewithtwolargeclosetsandabathincludingajet tub, separateshower, separatetoiletareaandtwovanities.Upstairs featurestwomorebedroomssharingafullbathplusaloftforan of ce. $849,999/C2872

COLDBROOKE–LENOX WINDENHILL

Pairedvillaofferstheeaseof one-levelliving!Fireplacedlivingrm openstodelightfulscreenedporch/ patio.Updatedkitchenwithgranite/ stainless.Generouslyproportioned mastersuite.Second r–Add’ltwo bdrms/fullbathandopenloftsitting area.Naturalgasheat,centrala/c, ColdbrookeadjoinstheCranwell/ Miravalgolf,restaurantandspa complex.ClosetodowntownLenox andallareaattractions! $599,500/ C2927

LAKECREST–PITTSFIELD

Clubhousewithexercisearea/activityroom.Tenniscourts(includinga pickleballcourt),pool,lake.Dock/mooringarea.

Lovelyget-a-wayplaceinthe Berkshires.Largegreatroom w/ replaceanddiningarea. Extendeddeckwithviewsof lake.Fullyappliancedkitchen. FirstFloormasterbedroom/bath and2ndbedroom/bath.Two bedroomsupstairsw/fullbath, storagespace.Partially nished basementwithgamearea, laundry/separateutility.Attached one-cargarage. $439,000/ C2855

TakeinthesunsetsandviewsofLilyPondfromyourprivatedeck. Twobedrooms,eachwithprivatebath,denwithFrenchdoorsserv esasabonussleepingspace.Centrala/c,naturalgasheat,and replace. $474,500/C2778

CHURCHILLCREST–PITTSFIELD

Lovely2BedroomCondo,bothbedroomson rst oor, replacein livingroom,centralair, nishedbasementwithfullbathandattached garage. $160,000/C2928

FAIRWYNDS-LENOX

48HousatonicSt.,Lenox•413-637-4200 www.berkshirehouses.com•pcltd@roadrunner.com

CONDOSINALLPRICES

AT OCTOBERMT.VILLAGES! OCTOBERMT.– LEE

Enjoycommunitypool,har-trutennisintheOctoberMountainVillageCondocommunity.

Privatesettingwithwoodsandopen views!Threebedroomsandthreefull baths!Thelowerlevelisfully nished with sliderstoawalk-outforextraguest space.Enclosedrear porch providesseasonal spacefordining, relaxingandtakingin naturewhilesheltered fromtheelements! $219,000/C2800

THREEFLOORPLAN CHOICES!

FirstFloor2br/2bawithupdated baths.$189,900/C2833

Thistownhousecondofeaturesopen kitchen,threebedrooms,twofullbaths andalargeopenreardeck.Invitingfront porchwithwoodyviewsmakesthisa privatesettinginthelong-established OctoberMountaincomplex.Enjoy communitypool,tennisandconvenience toshoppingandalltheareaattractions. $229,900/C2830

Upper2br/2baendunit,meadowviews, highceilings. $163,500/C2820

Tanglewoodcornerunitwithextraden, bamboo rs,fplc,kitchenwithquartz counters. $279,900/C2891

BERKSHIRECOUNTRY MEADOWS

Beinyournewhomeforspring!!BerkshireCountry Meadowscondominiumoffersonelevellivingwithits 2000sf oorplanandexpansionpotential.Finishedwith threebedrooms,twobaths,open oorplanincludingwith vaultedceilinginthegreatroom.Centrala/c,natural gas,on-sitepool,tennisandclubhouse.Premiercorner lotwithyear-roundmountainviews.Needmorespace? Walk-outlowerlevelcanbecustom nishedforadditional livingspace.CompareforvaluewithlowHOAfees,years ofmaintenance-freeliving.MinutestoPontoosuc Lake, areaskiing,summerculturalattractions! $529,000 C2929

JamesMcRory 441-2898

338SouthSt.,Pitts eld,MA www.berkshirecountyrealty.com

195OnotaSt,Pitts eld. Crossroadsbar/ restaurant.Owner retiring.Established businessforover40 years.Possibleowner nancing. CallJim

YarmouthSt,Pitts eld.Land- 45acres. Land-45acres. Legalfrontage,utilitiestosite.Possible owner nancing.

$100,000 CallJim

390FennStreet,Pitts eld,MA

FormerNAPAAuto Parts.10,000sq.ft. Largeparkinglot.Will subdivide.orsale afterlease

Lease CallJim

87 WahconahSt,Pitts eld. Completingtotal rehab.Fullliquor license. Greatrestaurant/ loungelocation. Nearhospital& ballpark. $395,000Possibleowner nancing

7WinterStreet,Pitts eld, MA

FormerMazzeo's/Jae's. Totalrenovation2016. Turnkeyrestaurant. Fullliquorlicense.Visit ourwebsiteforinterior photos. Motivated Seller - BuyorLease!

PRICEREDUCED! CallJim

535TylerStreet,Pitts eld,MA

Formerdoggrooming shop.1st oor-of ce/ retail.2nd oorapt.

PRICEREDUCED$74,000CallJim

RICHMOND

48HousatonicSt.,Lenox•413-637-4200 www.berkshirehouses.com•pcltd@roadrunner.com

LAND

Buildyourdreamhomeonthisbeautifulpastorallot.Itissouth facing-perfectforsolar.Aseasonalbrookrunsalongtheedgeof theproperty.Setonapeacefulcountryroadinthesought after Richmondschooldistrict.JustminutesawayfromTanglewood andalltheBerkshireattractions. $199,000/L2856

RICHMOND

Twobuildinglotsofferedasapackage.Open meadowsettingsof2.03and2.49acresmake foronelargeestatelotorkeepasstandalone lots. $140,000forboth!/L2303

BuildyourdreamhomeonaquietTyringhamcul-de-sac. Allhomesitesareatleast5acresensuringmaximum privacyforall.MinutestoLeeandMonterey,butthe serenitywillmakeyouthinkyouaremilesawayfromit all! $139,900/L2832

NORTHADAMS

ScenicroadacrossfromMt.GreylockState Reservation.Partiallycleared,previously perced.This1.6acrebuildinglotcanbe purchasedindividuallyorofferedwithone ortwoadditionaladjoininglots. Eachlot $47,900. L2806/L2807/L2808

Buildyourdreamhomeonthistranquilwoodedsetting,intermittentstreamandspring,mixedmaturehardwoodslocated atthebaseofMountGreylockStateReservation.Thisland ispartiallycleared,haspassedperctesting,anapproved4 bedroomsepticdesignandisfullysurveyed. $54,900/L2906

BECKET

Wonderful4acrebuildinglotinBecket Woods.Extensivewalking/hikingtrails, communitypondsfor shingandswimming. Thereisayear-roundstreamontheback of thiswoodedlot. $30,000/L2513

BECKET

CreateyourowncountryhomeinBallyhoo Estates.Threelotstochoosefrom…4.96 acres$28,000,6.06acres$34,000, 11.02acres$62,000/L2810/L2811/ L2812

•MainhouseandastunningAmish-built5-stallhorsebarn•4bedrooms

•14.8acresofpeace&privacy•Walkoutlowerlevelwithendlesspossibilities

•Barnhasit’sownwater,electricandpropane•Overamileoftrails $749,000

• Twowonderfulhomestoenjoysitedonanextraordinary3.48acres

•Yearroundmountainviews•Original1800’shouseandBunkhouse •Permittedandlegallyzonedasatwofamily

$890,000

•Fantasticmid-centuryhomeon2.3acres

•3bedrooms,2bathrooms•Lotsofcharacter

•Manysignificantinvestmentsthroughtheyears

$422,000

•BEAUTIFULRICHMONDPONDVIEWS

•SouthPondFarmCondo•3bed,2.5baths

•Spectacularsetting•Wrap-arounddeck

$359,000

•2bedrooms,2fullbaths

•Greatlocation-meadowview

•Clubhouse,poolandtennis $199,999

•CharmingNewEnglandcountryfarmhouse

•Renovatedandexpandedwith2bed/2baths

•Spaciousmulti-leveldeck•Greatyard!

$339,000

•Liveinthevillage

•Charmingcapewith3bed/2baths

•2-cargarage•Townwaterandsewer

$259,900

Charles Kulas 358-5524

Ellen Kushi 684-1653 Gus Schnopp

Andrew Schnopp 446-3163

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DaltonPineCrest

Estates

8room,4bedroom,2.5bath homewith rst oormaster bedroomsuite,open oorplan, cathedralceilinggreatroomwith replace,formaldiningroom, kitchenwithbreakfastnook, rst oorlaundry,twocargarage.

Dalton

Split-levelhomelocatedjust outsideoftown,distance views,2carattachedgarage, masterbedroom/bathroomup withcathedralceilings,three bedroomsandabathdown, updatedoakcabinetkitchen, diningroom,sunroom,some wood oors.$207,000

CallCharlesat413-358-5524

LOTSFORSALE

Lot15PineCrestDr

Dalton,MA

DaltonPineCrestEstates,This re nedfamilyhomeconsistsof 4bedrooms,amasterbedroom suitewithmasterbath,along withtwofamilybaths.Thegreat roomfeaturesavaultedceiling anda replace.Cathedral ceilingenhancesthedining room,plusithasabreakfast nook,anda2cargarage

CallCharlesat413-358-5524

Dalton PineCrestEstates, PineCrestEstates,ThreeSmallLotsavailableforonly$55,000

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DWYERAGENCY

Featuresthis3bedroomhomewithahugeback yard.Largeeatinkitchen(new oor)with1/2 wall affordingnaturallightfromthelivingroom andlargebaywindow.Updatedexteriorvinyl siding,windowsandroof.Fullbasementwith 1/2formerlyusedas familyroom. Muchpotentialforthishome.

Walk totownorenjoythetrailstoLaura’sTower orIceGlenfromtheendof ParkSt.2bedroom homewithbeautifulnew,andlarge,bathroom. Muchrenovatinghasbeendone,including addingagreatscreenedporchintherear.

76PartridgeRd.,Pittsfield,MA

Locatedon asemicornerlotwithacrystalclear inground swimmingpoolandlargeyardforoutdooractivities.Rear deckforoutsidediningoverlookingthepoolarea.Main levelhas2/3bedrooms,eatinkitchen,spaciousliving roomwithdiningareaandbeautifulhardwood oors. Closetsareallcedarlined.Lowerleverfeaturesthefamily roomplus2morerooms,bathandlaundry/utilityroom. Vinylsided,replacementwindows,newergasfurnace. Solarpanelshavereducedelectriccoststremendously.

I’vebeenaRealtorfor33years.Peoplefrequentlyaskfor myadviceandopinions,andbysharingthosequestionsand answerswithyou,Ihopetooffersomehelpfulinformation.

HiReaders!TobeginthisNewYearIhavededicatedthismonth’scolumntoaninterview withKathyKelly,MortgageOf ceratLeeBank.Kathyhas30yearsofexperienceinmortgage bankingandcanhelpyoustartoffontherightfootinplanningtobuyahomethisyear!

What’sthebestwayforabuyertoprepare nanciallytobuyahouse?

Thethreeareaspotentialborrowersshould concentrateonarecredit,savingsand employment.Establishcredit,trytokeep creditcardbalancesbelow30%usageandmost importantlypaybillsontime.Iftherearesome blipsinacredithistoryacredibleexplanationwill berequired.Savingmoneyinthebankorcredit unionisessential.Therearesome100% nancing programsouttherebutit’salwayshelpfuland requiredtohavesavingsofyourown.Ifthere’s moneyinthemattressitshouldbedeposited becausecashonhandisnotanacceptablesource andmostlenderslookbacktwomonths.Lastly, employmenthistory,generallyatleasttwoyears orastronghistoryinthesame eldofwork.Lee Bankofferscomplimentarypre-quali cationsand willcounseltheborroweriftheyarereadytobuy andwhatisaffordable.BuyersshouldspeaktoaLee Bankmortgageprofessionaltoplanthroughthe pre-quali cationandbuyingprocess–forinstance it’samyththatcreditcardsshouldbepaiddown beforeapplying.Mostlenderswouldprefertoseea strongsavingshistoryandmoneyinthebankthan nosavingsandsmallercreditcards.

Ifthebuyer’sincomeisgood,theirdebtis low,buttheircreditscoreisnotsogood duetoan“event”inthepast,isthere

anythingabuyercando?

Ifitisanisolatedeventandthereis agood explanationit’spossibletheymaybeable toget nancing.Adownpaymentwillhelp inthissituationandalsohavingcashreserves.

Iunderstandthere isfederalgrantmoney availabletoassistabuyeranditdoesnot needtobepaidback.Seemstoogoodtobe true!Canyouexplainalittlebitaboutit?

TheFederalHomeLoanBankhasan equitybuildergrantfundprogram.Lenders canapplyforfundstypicallyinMarch ofeveryyear.Abuyerhastobeundercontract inordertoapplyforthegrant.Theprogramis incomebasedandthefundsaredistributedona rstcome rstservebasis.Aslongastheowners stayinthepropertyforatleast5yearsthefunds donotneedtoberepaid.Nowis agreattime tosit withamortgageloanof ceratLeeBanktoseeif youqualify.

Isthereanythingelseyoucanthinkofthat wouldbeimportantforabuyertoknow?

Yes.It’s soimportantthatonceyouare pre-quali edthatyoumaintainyourcredit, employment,and nancialpicture.You willwanttokeepyourmonthlydebtthesame

andavoidanynewcreditinquiries.Thelender willneedtopullyourcreditandverifyyour employmentagainrightbeforeclosing.Ifyouhave newdebtitcouldaffectyourabilitytoqualify.We wanttohelpgetyouintoyournewhomeandhave asmooth andtimelyclosing.

What’syourfavoritecoldweatherrecipe?

Oh,that’seasy...RoastedChickenwith Vegetables...delicious!Ingredients: 1WholeOrganicChicken,1/4Cup OliveOil,1/2Butter-Melted,SeaSalt, SeasoningstoPreference(Iusegarlicand pepper),GourmetCarrotswithStemsandBaby Potatoes.Directions:Smotherthechickenwith oliveoil,meltedbutter,seasaltandseasonings.Let itsitintherefrigeratorovernightuncovered.Place in alargeroastingpan.Add carrotsandpotatoes. Drizzlecarrotsandpotatoeswithalittleoliveoil andseasaltandafewpatsofbutter.Checkand mixcarrotsandpotatoesafter1hour.Bakeat400 degreesforabout 2hours.

LISTPRICE:$205,000

NewtotheMarket! LocatedattheentranceofthebeautifulBerkshiresThisc1880’s4bedroomNewEngland Farmhouse,offersaLargeKitchen,and amazingHardwood oorsthroughout.Enjoy summerleisureonlargefrontporch.closeto allmajorBerkshireculturalattractions, ne restaurants,pubs,shopping.includesa2car garagecarriagebarn,propertyzonedresidential/commercial,wouldmakeagreatvacation rental,of ces,etc.Don’tmissthisfabulousopportunity.

water, walkoutbasement.

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Richmond 995Dublin Rd.$335,000.00

Awellmaintainedhomeon10.5acresinaprivate setting.2-3 bedrooms,1fullbath, sunroom,barn/garage.¾basementwithconcrete floors.Use itasaguest houseafterbuilding yourdreamhomeinthe Berkshires!Room forgardens, Horses, etc.

Tipsto FeelingCozyAtHomeDuringtheWinter

Thedarkdaysofwintercanreallydoanumberonyourwell-being.Shorterdaystriggertheblahs;freezingtemps sparkthe sniffles. Sowe puttogetheralist ofideasthat’llturnyourhomeintoacomfyhaven.Here’s howtocreateabrighterandwarmerhomewithoutusingmore energyorcrankingupthethermostat.

 Seal sneakyairleaks. It’s not justwindowanddoorleakskillingyourcozyvibe.Don’t forgettoplug stealthygapsaroundrecessed lights, electricalboxes, andwalloutlets.Use alitincensestickor scentedcandletohuntdowndrafty spotswhileleavingbehinda cozy scent.

 Useaslowcookertoinfuse yourhomewithawarmandcozyaroma.Evenbetter, slowcookersaremoreenergyefficientthan electricovens,typicallyusingless energythanalightbulb.

 Getplants. You’llfeelcoziest inahealthyindoorenvironmentthatkeepsallergiesatbayandreducesyourchancesofgetting sick. Someindoorplants,likegoldenpothosandgerberadaisies, areparticularlyadeptat suckingupnastyVOCs —thevaporsemitted fromhouseholdcleaners, paints, anddrycleaning.And sinceplantsincrease humiditylevels, theyhelpdecrease householddust.

 Vacuumwhileyourthermostatis setto“fanon.”Thishelpsfilterdust thatgetskicked-upwhilecleaning.Justleavethefanonfor about15minutesafteryoufinish vacuumingand switchitbackto“auto”afterward.HVACblowersaren’t intendedtorunallthe time.

 ChangeyourHVACfiltereverycouplemonths(monthlyifyouhavepets) topreventexcess dust fromcirculating.

Lackofnaturallightcantriggerameancase ofthewinterdoldrums—orworse,mood-altering seasonalaffectivedisorder.Maximize daylightandmakeroomsfeelwarmerbyaddingthefollowingtoyouryearlyfallmaintenancechecklist.

 Cleandirtylightfixturesanddustybulbstomakeyourhomeappear30%brighterwithoutturningonmorelights.

 Makeyourwindowspane-fullyclear. Cleanglass notonlyletsmorenaturallightintoyourhome,it’s afeel-goodtask,accordingtoa surveybytheAmericanCleanInstitute.WhenACIaskedconsumerswhatcleansurfacesmakethemhappy,“gleamingwindows” madethetopfiveabovea“spotlesssink.”

 Ditchyourwindow screensinthefallandwinter.Theytrapdirtandcanmakeyourhomeappeardarkerinsideandout.It’s agood curbappealbooster,too.

CourtesyofHouseLogic::www.houselogic.com

Sellers:Thinkyoucanhandleofthe paperwork,negotiationsandlegal mattersforyourhomesaleand consideringworkingwithouta REALTOR®?Couldbea recipe fora lotofextraworkfora lotless money.

FSBOsaccounted for8%of home salesin 2014. ThetypicalFSBO home sold for$210,000 comparedto$249,000for agent-assistedhome sales.That’swhy 89%of sellerschosetobe assistedbyarealestateagentwhensellingtheir home lastyear.

(Source:2015National Associationof REALTORS® ProfileofHome Buyers andSellers .)

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