Book of Homes January 2026 by Berkshire Eagle Media

JANUARY 2026

P ub lishedonthelastSaturday ofevery mo nthby TheBerk sh ireEa gle .

Comeseethis6bed3bathrestoration.Builtin1900,ithasundergoneextensiverepairsandupdatesformodern living.New200ampelectric.Newhigheﬃciencyondemandheatandhotwaterboiler.Uniquesetupgreatfor largefamily,guests,orAirbnb.Theheavyliftinghasbeendone.Handymanspecialpricedforthoseinterested incompletingtheﬁnishingtouches!Thislistingat24FranklinSt,NorthAdams,MAalsocomeswithanextralot.

LEE-FOXHOLLOW/LAKESIDE- Foxhollow/Lakeside-Condo communitypositionedbetweenLee/Lenox/Stockbridgeclosetoall areaattractions!Groundleveleasyliving.Enjoymorningco ee onyourspaciousdecktakinginopenrollinglawnsandmountain views.Openliving/diningwith replace,updatedkitchenw quartzcounters,stainlessappliancesandeat-inarea.Primary suitewlargewalk-incloset,seconden-suitebedroom/bathand athirdbedroomonthemain oor.Finishedlowerlevelwithmanypossibleuses;greatstorage. ecommunityincludes pool,hartrutennis,beautiful canoe/kayaklaunchonLaurel Lake $699,000 C3283

BERKSHIRECOUNTRYMEADOWS - isBerkshire CountryMeadowssingle-levellivingcondowillbereadyfor summer2025occupancy!Construction iswellunderwayfor this2000sf,3bedroom,2 bathstand-alonecondo, butthereisstilltimeto makeyourownpersonalizedselections!Central a/c,naturalgasheat,gas replace,hardwood oors, twocargarage. econdo communityfeaturespool, tennis,aclubhousewith tnessroom.Aroundthe cornerfromPontoosuc Lake,closetoskiing,and allBerkshirecultural attractions! $799,000 C3265

LENOX- BirchwoodVillage townhouse!Extensivelyrenovatedwith contemporarystyle,high-end nisheswithamove-inreadyexperience. reebedroom,3.5baths. reelivinglevelsa ordswonderfulprivacy andseparationofspace.Main oor allowsforeasyentertaining:living roomwithwood-burning replace, diningopenstotheupdatedsuper-functionalkitchen.First oor laundryandhalfbath.Second oor withremodeledprimarysuite,oversizedbatho eringthecomfortsof radiantheated oorandoversized steamshower.Guestbedroom/updatedfullbath.Finishedwalk-outlowerlevel–3rdbr/fullbath, o cesuiteorfamilyroom.Privatereardeckandattachedgarage.Communityhasanon-sitepool. ClosetoMiravalgolf/spaanddowntownLenox. $769,000 C3313.

PIT TSFIELD –WALDEN VILL AGE - Easyonelevelliving withaddedupstairsspacefor guestsorfamily.Openkitchen andlivingroomthatopen ontoaprivatereardeck,ideal forentertainingorrelaxing outdoors.First oorprimary bedroom/bathroomandhalfbath forvisitors.CentralAC.Upstairs you’ll ndtwoadd’lbedrooms thatshareafullbathroom,o ce spacewithaskylightfornatural light. eun nishedwalkout basemento erspotentialfor additionallivingspace. $389,900 C3309

LENOX–MIRAVAL/ C OLDB RO OK E SOUTH- Looking foronelevelliving? Villawithmanyrecentrenovationsand updates!Enjoycondocommunityliving withabalanceofprivacy,openlawnandlotsofgreenspace. Anupdatedandchicdesignwithnewlyinstalledhardwood oors.First oorlivingwithgreatroomincludinggas replace, updatedkitchenanddenorformaldining.Primarybedroom suite;oversizedshowerandlargewalk-incloset. ethreeseasonporch,wallsofwindowsandglassextendtheseasonnicely. Sidegrillingpatio.Second oorwithtwobedrooms,anopen lo /sittingareaandagreatbunkspace.Garagewithelectric charger. $1,300,000 C3300

THEMAPLEWOOD-PITTSFIELD -Ifyou are lookingforeasyone-levelliving-don’tmissthislight lled cornerunit! eMaplewoodisanelegantcondoconversion consistingofeighteenunitscentrallylocatedindowntown Pitts eld.High ceilingsandan open-livingplangive a veryspaciousfeel tothistwo-bedroom unit.Kitchenwith graniteandstainless, hardwood ooring, stacklaundryinthe unit,centrala/cand naturalgasheat.O streetparking,plentyofgreenspacetotakeinnatureinthis in-townoasis.Closetoshopping,medical, publictransportationandculturalattractions $196,500 C3260

NEWBUILDOPPORTUNITY!

Berkshire Count y Meadows –PITTSFIELDCustomizeyourdesign inthis2000square foot free-standing condo! Closeto PontoosucLakeand centrallylocatedforall Berkshireattractions. Clubhousewith tnessequipment, poolandtennis. Selectfromseveral oorplanswhichfeatureacontemporarydesign, one-level openlivingplanwithprimarysuite,twoadd’lbedrooms,gas replace,attachedtwo-cargarage.Naturalgasheat,central a/c,screenedporch. $799,000 C3264

DALTON- Lookingforprivacyandacreage,thisDaltonexpandedcape isamustsee!First oor owsnicelywith replaced-formalliving,formal diningandopenkitchen/familyroom.Private rst ooro ce(orbedroom) withfullbath, rst oorlaundryandapellet-stoveheatedsunroommaking itausableyear-round. esecond oorfeaturesaprivateprimarysuite accessedwithitsownstaircase.Spaciousdressingarea,bathwithsoaking tub,andtiledshower. emainstairwayleadstothreebedrooms,fullbath andwalk-inattic. eland(over veacres!!)hassomanypossibilitiesfor thegardeningenthusiast.Openandcleared! $584,900 R3312

PITTSFIELD –Openlivingroomopenstoanenclosedsunporch. Kitchenwithpantryclosetnearby.Updatedfullbathwithshower/ tub. efamilyroomwith exibleplansdoublesasaformaldining room. reesecond- oorbedrooms.Charming,coveredporch/ patio.Widepaveddrivetoparknumerousvehicles.Detached oversizedgaragewithgenerousstorageorworkshopspaceandhas anadditionalattachedshedo theback.Opensunnylot.Energy e cientBuderusboiler. $253,900 R3310

PITTSFIELD- isclassicbrickCape-stylehomeblendscomfort, convenience,andcharm.Twobedroomsandafullbathareonthe rst oorwiththespaciousprimarysuiteupstairswithstorage. Wood oors,acozygas replace,andane cient,well-designed kitchen.Abrightsunroomoverlooksthefenced,sunnybackyard. e nishedlowerlevelprovides exiblespaceforahomeo ce, playroom,ormediaarea.Outside,enjoyadeep,sun- lledbackyard idealforgardening,pets,orentertaining.Adetachedone-car garageaddsextrastorageandconvenience. $360,000 R3311

BECKET –Aninviting5bedroom,3bathhomenestledonalmost6 acres.Open oorplan,mastersuiteon2nd oor,cozywoodburning replaceandfamilyroomonbasementlevel.Storagethroughout withwalkinand2cedarclosets.2largedeckswithseatingand accessibleby2slidingglassdoors&onestandalonewitha6person hottub,afridge&storagespace.Solarroofpanels&aTeslabattery. Maturelandscaping&irrigationsystem.RightofWayaccessto nearbyHornPond&theresidentsonlybeachongorgeousCenter Pond.R3307 $575,000

ADAMS - isinvitingRancho ers4bedroomsand1.5baths, withhardwood oorsaddingwarmththroughoutthemainlevel. eupdatedlowerlevelhasnewvinyl ooringandahandy kitchenette-idealforguestorfamilygatherings.Recentupdates includesolarpanelsandfreshpaint.Aprivatebackpatioprovides apeacefulspottorelax,grill,orentertain.Convenientlycloseto culturalvenues,greatdining,theAshuwillticockRailTrail,Mt. Greylock,MASSMoCAandWilliamCollege $254,500 R3305

WINSOR – Discover thepossibilitieswiththisbeautiful 4-acre wooded cornerlot. Privacyandnaturalsurroundings with small brookand directfrontageonapavedroad foreasyaccess. Across fromstateland,an idealspotforaprivateretreat,vacationhome, oryear-roundresidence.Additional acreageisavailable forthose seekingeven morespaceto createtheir dreamproperty. Fiber Optic5G andElectric onstreet L3304 $99,900

You’veGotQuestions? Lynnhasanswers.

OldandNewLaws

byLynnArseneau

Dear Ly nn, Thankssomuchforyourcolumn.Itis soeasytounderstandasyouanswerin layman’s language! Weareplanningonsellingourhousesowe contactedaRealtor.Whenshecameover,wetalked aboutthehouseandtoldherthingswehaddone toitandsomeproblemsthatwehavehadwithour boileranddrainageinthespringinouryard.We didnothireher;welistedwithsomeoneelse.The Realtorthatcamefirstendedupshowingthehouse andweweretoldthatshetoldherbuyeraboutthe thingswehadtoldherinprivate.Wedonotthink shehadarighttodothat.Whatshouldwedo?

Carla nd Johanna

DearCarlandJohanna, YourquestionisoneIgetoftenand hasasimpleanswer.Atyourfirst meetingwithanyrealestateagent,you arepresentedwithaformthatisrequiredbylaw called.Theformiscalled MASSAC HUSETTS MANDATORYREALESTATELICENSEECONSUMERRELATIONSHIPDISCLOSURE. I’ve includedasectionoftheformforyoutolookat. I’ve addedastarattheparagraphthatanswersyour question.

THETIMEWHENTHEREALESTATE LICENSEEMUSTPROVIDETHISNOTICETO THECONSUM ER :

Allrealestatelicenseesmustpresentthisformtoyou atthefirstpersonalmeetingwithyoutodiscussa specificproperty.Intheevent

I’vebeenaRealtorfor38years.Peoplefrequentlyaskfor myadviceandopinions,andbysharingthosequestionsand answerswithyou,Ihopetoo ersomehelpfulinformation.

thisrelationshipchanges,anadditionaldisclosure mustbeprovidedandcompletedatthattime.

CONSUMERINFORMATIONAND RE SPONSI BILITY:

Ifyouareabuyerorseller,youcanengageareal estatelicenseetoprovideadvice,assistanceand representationtoyouasyouragent.

Therealestatelicenseecanrepresentyouasthe seller(Seller’sAgent)orrepresentyouasthebuyer (Buyer’sAgent),orcanassistyouasaFacilitator.

Allrealestatelicensees,regardlessofthe workingrelationshipwithaconsumer must,bylaw,presentpropertieshonestly andaccurately,anddiscloseknownmaterialdefects intherealestate.

Thedutiesofarealestatelicenseedonotrelieve consumersoftheresponsibilitytoprotecttheirown interests.Ifyouneedadviceforlegal,tax,insurance, zoning,permitteduse,orlandsurveymatters,itis yourresponsibilitytoconsultaprofessionalinthose areas.

Realestatelicenseesdonotandcannotperformhome, leadpaint,orinsectinspections,nordotheyperform septicsystem, wetlandsorenvironmentalevaluations. Donotassumethatarealestatelicenseeworks solelyforyouunlessyouhaveanagreementforthat relat ionship.

Dear Ly nn, Iboughtahouselongagoandwaived myrighttoahomeinspectionaftermy buyer’sagenttoldmemyofferwould lookstronger.Mysonwantstosubmitandofferon

ahouseandaskedhisrealestateagentifhecoulddo thesame.Hewashopingthesellerwouldlikethat hewasnotgoingtohavethehomeinspected.He’s lostotherhousesthathesubmittedoffersonand doesn’twanttolosethisone.Hisbuyeragentsaidhe couldn’tdothat.Wouldyoubeabletoexplainthis to meplease?

Thank s, KlevieJanis

DearKlevie, Therewasatimewhenthiswasa popularstrategy.However,anewlaw wentintoeffectin2025thatdoesnot allowthesubjectofwaivingahomeinspectionto comeupwhenwrittingandsubmittinganoffer. Onceanofferisacceptedbythesellerthenthebuyer canchoosetonothavethehomeinspected. Here’sinformationfromMass.gov: InMassachusetts,abuyercannotwaiveahome inspectioninanoffertopurchase.Thenewlaw,part oftheAffordableHomesAct,prohibitssellersand theiragentsfromrequiringorencouragingbuyersto waivetheirrighttoahomeinspectionasacondition forhavingtheirofferaccepted.Thisregulation appliestothesaleofresidentialbuildingsof1–4 units,includingsingle-familyhomes,condominium units,andresidentialco-opsales.Homeinspections mustbecompletedbyalicensedhomeinspector,and theresultsmustbeincludedinawrittenevaluation. Sellersmustprovideaseparatewrittendisclosure affirmingthebuyer’srighttoahomeinspection beforeoratthesigningofthefirstpurchasecontract.

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“Threeyearslater,thebrand newshowerhasbeen thegr improvementinourhousethat we’veeverdone.Everydaywesay thiswasthebestthingwedidinour house.Totallyworththemoney! We’vehadafewthingscomeup, andtheserviceafterthesalewas superior!”-John&Debbie

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Foraverylimitedtime,we’reo ering:

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ButYou’veGottaActFast…

We’reheadingintotheﬁnalstretchoftheyear,andeveryonewants theirremodeldonebeforetheholidaysoratleastlockedinbefore 2026pricehikeshit.

Thatmeansourinstallationscheduleistighteningupbythehour. Oncewe’refull,that’sit.You’llbebumpedintonextyear—andpay moreforthesamejob.

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AllwithNOpressureandapricelockedinforafullyear,evenifyou don’tbuyonthespot.

Butdon’twait—thesesavingsdisappearDecember31st. Getahead oftheholidayrushtoday.

Helpingyouloveyourhome, YankeeHome

*Specialofferexpires12/31/25.Validonnewprojectsandatfirstvisit.Notallbathorshowerinstallationsarecompletedinoneday.Specialoffers maynotbecombinedwithanyotherdiscounts.Somerestrictionsapply.Someproductsmaynotqualifyforspecialoffers.Financingandfinancing offersaresubjecttothirdpartyapproval – notallbuyersqualify.AllcommunicationwithYankeeHomemayberecordedforqualityandtraining purposes.NotvalidonYankeeHomePlumbingprojects.MA#160584CT#HIC.0673924VT#174.0000756 END S