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Charles Kulas 358-5524

Ellen Kushi 684-1653 Gus Schnopp

Andrew Schnopp 446-3163

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Dalton PineCrestEstates

8room,4bedroom,2.5bath homewith rst oormaster bedroomsuite,open oorplan, cathedralceilinggreatroom with replace,formaldining room,kitchenwithbreakfast nook, rst oorlaundry,two cargarage.

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Pitts eld/Dalton,3bedroom, 1.5bathranchupto

$250,000

BerkshireCounty, 3bedroom, 1.5bathranchupto

$300,000

Pitts eld,4bedroom,1.5 bathupto$150,000

Dalton,updated3/4bedroom, 1.5bathupto$200,000

CallCharlesat413-358-5524

Dalton

Split-levelhomelocatedjust outsideoftown,distance views,2carattachedgarage, masterbedroom/bathroomup withcathedralceilings,tree bedroomsandabathdown, updatedoakcabinetkitchen, diningroom,sunroom,some wood oors.$229,900

CallCharlesat413-358-5524

BerkshireCampgroundbusinessandReal Estateforsale.Thispropertyboasts42sites on over6acreswithcitywaterandsewer. Includedis a4-bedroomhomebuilt in2006. Propertyhas6cabins,alargeingroundpool andanewlyremodeledbathhouse.Closeto allattractionsandashortwalktolake.Livein homeandcollectyourmoneyor renthomefor additionalincome.

PineCrestEstates,largelot,3.2acres,$94,900withdistantviews. Threesmallerlots,$74,900,alsoavailable.

CallCharlesat413-358-5524

Dalton Town&Count ry LotsforSale:Dalton

NewEnglandfarmhouseon6.8acres.2,900

A+location,top-notchvisibilityanddirectlyonRoute7stands apowerhouse!Majesticallysitedin abusinessdistrictsetstwo properties:one17,488sfcommercialbuildinginsensationalshape, &one1,280sfwell-maintainedresidentialhouse,occupied bya dependable,long-termtenant.Thestalwartcommercialproperty featuresatruckloadingdock,amodernelevator,2 oorsofexpansive openspace,centralair,alarmsystem,2curbcuts&pavedparking for20+vehicles.Theamazinglayoutofthe17,488sfofspaceinthe commercialstructurecouldbedividedinto2or 3unitsforadditional rentalincome.Freightserviceisavailable.Thedirectaccesson R7 &shortdistance toVT346connectstoAlbany,NY(60min); Hartford,CT(2.5hr);Boston,MA(3hr)&NewYorkCity,(3.5hr). Saveyourcommutetime!FlyintoeitherHarrimanandWestAirport, NorthAdams,MA(10min)or William H.MorseStateAirport, Bennington,VT(20min).FormerlytheHillsideHousefurniture store,aprosperousfamilyownedbusinesssince1979,thearenow ownersretired.Thisincrediblepropertyisreadyforoccupancy& pricedtosellat $399,000!

PontoosucGolfCourse

ThisincrediblepieceofpropertyintheheartoftheBerkshiresis134acresof commercialland.Currentlyoperatingasan18-holegolfcoursewithpristineviews andamajesticsetting.Clubhousewithfullbar,commercialkitchen&lockerrooms. Multipleoutbuildingswithshop.Allmachinery&equipmenttooperatethegolfcourseincluded. $1,400,000

10AmyCt.,Pitts eld,MA

Thishomeoffersexceptionalinteriordécorandqualitythroughout.Open oorplanidealforentertainingwithgorgeous nishingtouches.Kitchenhas granitecountertopswithstainless appliances.The4bedrooms,4baths makehostingvisitorsapleasure. Screened-inporch,fully nished lowerlevelwithbar&walkoutto patiojusttakethispropertytoa differentlevel.1st oormastersuite &laundryallowforeasyone-level living.Closetodowntown,shopping, OnotaLake&Pitts eldStateForest. Easycommuteto Tanglewood&localculturalattractions. $429,000

Berkshires!Lenox,MA Contemporary Intheheartofthe Berkshiresthishome hasbeenimpeccably maintained,offersa exible oorplanwith openspaces,andsitson alargeprivatelot.Just minutestotowncenter, Tanglewood,BarringtonStage,Jacob’sPillow,BerkshireTheatre,andalltheworld classvenuesthatmaketheBerkshires sospecial.Cherry oors,granitecounters, vaultedceilings,stainlessappliances,mediaroom,of ce,andplentyofbedrooms forfamilyandguests.CentralA/C,cable,highspeedinternet(notavailable everywhereintheBerkshires),paveddriveway,andpublicutilities.ReveredLenox PublicSchoolsmakethisamust-seehomeforfamilieswithaneyetowardquality education.Oneofthe nestofferingsonthemarkettoday!! $1,225,000

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5MeadowRidge Dr.,Pitts eld,MA

UpdatedContemporary. LocatedinoneofPitts eld’s nicestneighborhoods.ThiscontemporaryAllegrone builthomeisspaciousandbrightwithanopen kitchen/familyroomlayout.Beautifullyupdated kitchenwithgranitecounter,stainlessappliancesand largeeatingarea.Deckoffoffamilyroomoverlooking largelevelbackyard.Formallivinganddiningroom, familyroomwith replaceandallwithoak oors. Walkout lowerlevelthataddsgreatusablespacethat isnotincludedinthesquarefootage,heatedwithgas stove. $445,000

50TaylorSt.,Pitts eld,MA01201

Four-BedroomSoutheastColonial. Moverightintothischarmingfour-bedroom southeastCenterHallColonial.Beautiful wood oors,Fireplacedroom,opendining &livingroom.Partially nishedbasement& detachedgarage.

$169,900

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248MountainDr.,Pitts eld,MA

LocatedindesirableSEPitts eldatopMountain Drivewithspectacularsweepingviews. Thiscontemporaryhomeoffersanopenand bright oorplanthattakesadvantageofthevistas. Beautifullyupdatedkitchenandbathsusingtasteful nishessureto appeal.Newerdriveway,centralair conditioning,hardwood oors,roofin2013,poolliner 2012,poolpumpandcover2015.Two-carheated garage.Un nishedbasementforplentyofstorage. Maturelandscape.Beautifuldeckandpoolwith picturesqueviewsofMt.Greylock.Walkoutthedoor toeasyaccesstomilesoftrailsup WashingtonMtn. $525,000

0SwampRd.,Richmond, MA01254

Beautifulwoodedlotwithstreamandeasy access.Surveyed &perctestedready tobuild. ClosetoRichmondPond.Thisparcelis13.2 acres,butyoucanalsobuyadjoining5.45acre lotfor$140,000totalforboth.

$85,000

37BracelanCt.,Lenox,MA01240

Move-inconditionhomewithmanyrecent updates.NewerPellawindows,roof, gutters,newerfurnace,newMonterey Masonrystone replace,updatedkitchen withgraniteandnewerappliances, beautifullyremodeledmasterbathroom. Fivebedroomsinthisspacioushomeon aquietcul-de-sacstreetjustminutes todowntownLenoxandallBerkshire culturalvenues.

$520,000

0.1SwampRd.,Richmond,MA01254

Beautifulwoodedlotwithstreamandeasy access.Surveyed &perctestedready to build.ClosetoRichmondPond.6.2milesfrom Tanglewoodand closetoBerkshireCounty attractions.Thisparcelis5.45acres,but youcanalsobuyadjoining13.2acrelotfor $140,000totalforboth.

$65,000

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Thismagicalproperty,meticulouslymaintainedanddesignedwith comfortableliving inmind,iscraftedwithundeniablequalityandconsistsof themainhouse,anAmishbuiltfivestallhorsebarn,roundpenandasweet shed.Featuringchef’skitchen,openfloorplan,firstfloormastersuite, patiallyfinishedbasementwithpotentialforexpansion,andamagnificent screenporchthishousehasitall!Thehouse,barnandnaturalsurroundings mergetogetherbeautifullytocreateanunrivaledretreaton 14.8glorious Richmondacres.Thispropertyneedstobe seenandexperienced tofully understandthemanyamenitieso ered!

4Beds|3/1Baths|2,542 SF |14.87Acres| 226647 WelcomeToSingingTree Farm! NickGeranios 413.822.6598 ngeranios@williampitt.com

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Cummington12BrownAve.$260,000. Builtinthe1830'shome,withallofthecharmyoucanimagine.Large cook’skitchen,doubleoven,butcherblockcountertops,2sinks,radiant heatinfloor.4-5bedrooms,2fullbaths,newerroof,heatingsystem,water heater,electrical.FirstfloorMasterwithwalk-incloset.Large Barn/Garagewithawonderfulfinishedspaceandworkshop.2ponds. Stockedriver,(Westfield)/swimmingholeoutsideyourfrontdoor.Fully fencedyardonadeadendroad,.6acres.MassSaveinsulated.Architecturaldetails,woodflooring.20minutesfromPittsfield. MaryLaurinBlair

BerkshireCountryMeadows6AspenWay$439,900. Recentlyupdatedopen-conceptsinglefamilycondoin verydesirableCondoAssociationinPittsfield.Locatedwithinwalkingdistanceofdining,andmajor lake.Threebedrooms,2baths,2cargarage.Exterior HardiPlanksiding.CoveredDeckonback,finished familyroominbasement,(notincludedinsquare footage),withwalk-out.SeparateWorkshop&storageareaalsolocatedinbasement.

Pittsfield154CromwellAve. UnderContract! Lovinglycaredforhomewithmoreprivacythanyoucanimagine,onalargelot,withmanyupdates.Woodfloors,gasfireplace,abovegroundpool,largefamilyroom,3outbuildings, andgazebo.ThispropertybacksuptoalargeCityPark.Seller isofferingafreemovefrom All-WaysMoving totheBuyers movingfromalocationwithinBerkshireCounty,andifthey cometoasuccessfulclosingonthisspecificproperty.

271MainSt.GreatBarrington,MA-27CHousatonicSt.Lenox,MA-77EastSt.PittsfieldMA

PITTSFIELD| $545,000 4Beds|3/1Baths|3,581 SF|222039 TheShire Group413.551.2055

PITTSFIELD| $289,900

3Beds|1/2Baths|2,439 SF|226037 ToniaScalise413.822.0574

CUMMINGTON|$2,850,000 4Beds|2Baths|409AC|225129 JeffLoholdt413.652.7423

WILLIAMSTOWN| $875,000 6Beds|3/1Bath|4,047 SF |226126 TheShire Group413.551.2055

RICHMOND| $700,000

6Beds|4Baths|3,650 SF |226218 TheShire Group413.551.2055

WILLIAMSTOWN| $329,000

3Beds|3Baths|2,073 SF |226490 TheShire Group413.551.2055

WILLIAMSTOWN| $620,000

6Beds|6/1Bath|3,688 SF |222883 TheShire Group413.551.2055

PITTSFIELD| $329,000

3Beds|3/1Bath|2,204 SF |225491 MarthaPiper413.627.4599

BECKET| $269,000 3Beds|2Bath|1,320 SF |226613 ThomGarvey508.371.8219

WILLIAMSTOWN|$339,900 2Beds|1Baths|1,129 SF |226538 SethAlden413.652.9481

PITTSFIELD|$499,900 4Beds|3/1Bath|3,495 SF |226175 ToniaScalise413.822.0574

PITTSFIELD| $214,900 1Baths|1,440 SF |220365 NickGeranios413.822.6598

BECKET| $394,000

3Beds|2/1 Baths |1,605 SF |226136 ThomGarvey508.371.8219

DALTON|$479,900 4Beds|2/1 Baths |3,481 SF| 225664 ToniaScalise413.822.0574

WILLIAMSTOWN| $849,000 45.64AC|222962 JeffLoholdt413.652.7423

BECKET|$385,000

3Beds|2/1 Baths |1,664 SF| 226510 ThomGarvey508.371.8219

FormerJae's.Completerenovationin2016.Turn-key operation.Fullalcohollicense.Visitourwebsite@ berkshirecountyrealty.comforinteriorpictures.

Large2,000s.f.,4bedroomcolonial-original owner.2cargarage.Needsremodeling, newroof,newelectric.

$120,000ListPriceCallJim

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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

BeautifulGambrelwithmorethananacre ofenjoyableyard!Eat-inkitchenwithcustom whitebirchcabinetry,granitecountertops, stainlessappls.Spaciousliving,formaldiningrm, rst rof cenook/mudrm.Fourlg bedroomsw/updatednewbathsincludinglg masterbdrmswithcedarwalk-incloset,spa bath.Hardwood ooring.Heatedattached 2cargarageisheated.Minutestodowntown.Restored stonewalladds tothecharm!

$459,000/R2814

StacyChojnowski281-2569

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

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LENOX

PreparedtobewowedbythisLenoxcontemporary!One-ownerhomewithtwoadditions.One levellivinginthis3200sfhomewithroomfor entertaining.Largecirculardrive.Wallsofwindows,vaultedceilings,livingrmwith replace thatopenstospaciousdining,kitchen andfamily rms.Mastersuitewithcherry oorsandprivate deck.Fourbedrooms/fourbaths,open loft.Your privateoasisonan1.4acrecornerlotwithfabulousgardens,ingroundpool,woodlandgarden withpathstoaseasonalbrook.Partially nished lowerlevelbonusspace,too! $599,000/R2837

STOCKBRIDGE

OneofakindopportunityinStockbridge! Thisgracious colonialfeatures3800+sq.ft. Integratedlivingspacesworknicelyforentertainingwithformalliving,dining,parlor andlarge countrykitchen.Accommodate familyandguestswith5BRsand5.5BAs; nished3rd oorgameroom.Takeinthis .69acrepropertyfromthelargescreenedporch. Aprivatetranquilsitewithaneasystrollinto townandabutstowntrailsleadingtoIceGlen andLaura’sTower. $799,000/R2749

NEWPRICE! NEWPRICE!

RICHMOND

MagicalRichmondspot.Onelevelliving, spaciousmastersuitewith steamshower, jettub,acreage,privacy,barn/workshop, gardener’sdelight!Contemporaryranch featureslivingrmwithfplc, hardwood throughout,updatedkitchen,heatedyearroundsunrm,centrala/c, privatereardeck, invitingGoshen stonepatio.Ventureupthe windingdrivewaytoyoursliceofparadise!

$759,000/R2829

LENOX

Graciousprimaryorvacationhomeon4+ acres.First oorfeaturesbeautifully nished walnut oorswithradiantheat,9’ceilings, open oorplan.Kitchenanddiningoverlook privatebackyard.Second oor–mastersuite, twolargebedroomswithgleamingcherry oorswithradiantheat.Walk-upatticcould be nished.Lowerwalkout-mediaroom/of ce area.Squarefootageincludeslowerleveland of ce. $649,900 /R2802

PITTSFIELD

A wonderfulfamilyhomenearBCCwithprivacyand mountainviews,pluslargeingroundpool (50x25). Bedroom/fullbathonthe1st radjacenttolgkitchen. Largebrightfamilyrm off,deckandbackyard.Front of homefacesEastandbackfacesWest,sosunlightabounds. Largeingroundpool (50X25)withcovers,newBuderus furnace,alarmsystem, $384,900/R2863

PITTSFIELD

Southeast 4bedroom2.5bathcolonialin immaculatecondition.Builtin1999,but many customupdatesincludingcook’skitchenwith Thermidorrange,granitecounters, stainless appliances.Hardwood rs,opencircular owwith dining,living/familyrooms.Naturalgasheat. Invitingfrontporch,privatereardeck,partially fencedyard,twocargarage. $339,000/R2780

W.STOCKBRIDGE

West Stockbridgecharmer!Lightandbrightc1820 farmhouse.Largeopencountrykitchen,hardwood ooring,threebedroomsincludingoneonthe rst oorandtwofullbaths.Replacementwindows, spaciousscreenedporchoverlookinglevelrear yard.Establishedplantings andtwo storagesheds. Walkingdistancetotown! $239,000/R2840

RICHMOND

Unique Richmondhome!Spacious,bright,fungeodesic domeoverlookinggreen eldsanddistantmountains. One-ownerhomefeaturesfreshlypaintedinteriorwith opengreatrm,3bedrms, of ce,den,bonusrooms,lg sunnydeck,two-cargarage,storagespace,studioset apartfromthemainhouse.Drift offtosleepgazingatthe stars.Withabit of imaginationandTLC,thishomewillbe amazing! $325,000/R2791

PITTSFIELD

SpaciouslotandfullyfencedrearyardaddtotheappealofthisSoutheast colonial!Invitingfrontporch openstospaciousrmswithperioddetailsincluding lgentryfoyer,fplcdlivingrm,diningwithbuilt-ins, updatedkitchen.Oneofthe4bdrmsfeatureslightlledseasonalsunporch.Third r-twoheatedbonusrooms,walk-inattic.Naturalgasheat,private reardeck anddetachedgarage. $254,500/R2847

AdorableLenoxpropertyontheseldomtraveled quietloopoffofEastStreet–“oldEast”!Two bedrooms,withtwobonusrooms-den/of ce plusglassedinsunporch.Openliving/kitchen. Sunnyopenslopingrearyard. $26 4, 500 R2815

LEE

SpaciousRanch!Onelevellivingwithawonderful nishedgardenlevelwalkout.Fourbedrooms/3 baths,spaciousentry,twofplcs,seasonalsunroom. Twocarattachedgarageandpaveddrive.Centrally locatedtoLee,LenoxandStockbridgeand convenienttoallareaattractions.Pricewellbelow assessedvalue. NEWPRICE!$375,000/R2805

PITTSFIELD

Mid-centurymodern1-levelcontemporary! Fireplacedlivingrm,dining,updatedlg kitchen,reardeck.Wallsofwindowsand vaultedceilings,wood rsthroughout!Master andtwoadd’lbdrmswithupdatedfullbaths, 1st rlaundry.LLfamilyrm,exercise/craft, halfbath.2-cargarage,gasheat,centrala/c andnewroof.Magicalgardens. $309,000/ R2838

PITTSFIELD

Delightfulbrickcapeonquietdead-end street. Threebedrooms,twofullbaths,openkitchen, livingroomwithpicturewindow,attachedgarage. Privatereardeck. $189,900/R2819

LENOX

First timeoffered,thischarming617squarefoot commercialbuildingislocatedintheheartofthe village.Perfectspotforaprofessionalof cewith invitingfrontporchandparkingintherear.Town water/sewer,naturalgasheatandonthebusline. $249,000/ B2813

WA TERPROPERTY

LocatedonthebacksideofPontoosucLake.Unique 2-family at.Fireplaced1st runitfeatures2bedrooms/fullbath.Second runithas3bdrms/1.5 baths,anddeck withviews.Greatinvestmentproperty,family compoundorhomewithsupplemental income.Kayak,paddleboardorjustrelax.Manyupdates.Wellmaintained. $234,900/R2826

PITTSFIELD

Duplexonoveraquarteracreofland.Itissituated inaneighborhoodwithmanysinglefamilyhomes. Thiswouldbeagreatinvestmentpropertyorfor a rst timehomebuyerlookingforextraincome. $144,500/R2849

RICHMOND

Wow! Bepreparedtobeamazedatthissite-ready offering.Drivewaynewly constructedleadingtoyour privatemountaintopretreat.Eightplusacresoffering beautifulviewsoverthebucolicRichmondmountains andmeadows.Hikerightfromyourdoor,exploreyour ownforest,maturetreesandyear-roundbrook.Leave yoursliceofparadiseforatwomile/ veminutedriveto KripaluandTanglewood’smaingate!One-of-a-kindestate parcel adjoining conservationland. $749,000/L2733

In-townfarmhouseon1.53acres.Fourbedrooms/twobaths. Wood oors.Replacementwindowsandnewerroof.Detached twocargaragewithadd’lstorage.Daylightbasement.Special detailsincludearchitecturalitemssalvagedfromtheWoolsey estate.Itneedssomework,butwithyourspecialtouchitwillbe exceptional.Shownbyappointment. $300,000/R2817

RICHMOND

Buildyourdreamhomeonthisbeautifulpastorallot.Itissouthfacing-perfectforsolar.Aseasonalbrookrunsalongtheedgeoftheproperty. SetonapeacefulcountryroadinthesoughtafterRichmondschooldistrict. Just minutesaway fromTanglewoodandalltheBerkshireattractions. $199,900/L2856

WINDENHILL–STOCKBRIDGE

SomeofthebestviewstheBerkshireshavetooffer.WindenHillcondosarelocatedinStockbridge,butclosetoLenox,Tanglewood andShakespeare.Enjoycondocommunitylivingthatincludespoolandtennis/pickleball.Imagineyourownspectacularsunsets overmountainsandwater–everysingledayoftheyear!

Magni centwesterlyviews!Openplanwithcathedralceilinginliving/dininggreatroom featuresgas replace,exposedbeams,twosliderstoprivatedeck.First oormastersuite andspaciousfrontentry.Upperlevel-secondfullmastersuitewithbalcony/privatesitting area.Lowerlevelforfamily/guests–spaciousbedroom/sitting/familyroomwithtwosliders topatiowithviews.Thirdfullbath,storageandcabinetryabound! $669,000/C2818

LENOXCONDO

Firsttimeofferedintimeforsummeroccupancy!Builtin 2013,thiscondoismove-inready.Threebedroomsincluding rst oormaster,2.5baths,wood ooring,naturalgas heat/ replace;openplan.Centrala/c,screenedporch,lots ofcustomupgrades.ClosetoLenoxvillage.Stepoutyour doorandtakeinallactivitiesatabuttingKennedyPark. Hike,bike,enjoynature! $389,900/C2852

TakeinthesunsetsandviewsofLilyPondfromyourprivatedeck. Twobedrooms,eachwithprivatebath,denwithFrenchdoors servesasabonussleepingspace.Centrala/c,naturalgasheat,and replace. $474,500/C2778

ROLLINGHILLS

Lookingfor rst oorlivingatRollingHills? Newlylistedandreadyforyourupdatesto callithome.Privatereardecklookingout onlawnandwoods.MinutestoallBerkshire attractions! $209,900/C2821

OCTOBERMT.– LEE

Enjoycommunitypool,har-trutennisintheOctoberMountainVillageCondocommunity.

Pricedtosell –thistownhousecondofeaturesopen kitchen,threebedrooms,twofullbathsandalarge openreardeck.Invitingfrontporchwithwoodyviews makesthisaprivatesettinginthelong-established OctoberMountaincomplex.Enjoycommunitypool, tennisandconveniencetoshoppingandallthearea attractions. $229,900/C2830

Privatesettingwithwoodsandopenviews!Three bedroomsandthreefullbaths!Thelowerlevel isfully nishedwithslidersto awalk-outfor extraguestspace.Enclosedrearporchprovides seasonalspacefordining,relaxingandtaking innaturewhileshelteredfromtheelements! $242,500/C2800

Enjoytheon-siteamenitiesofthisestablished condocommunity.RollingHillshasclubhouse, pool,tennis,kayak/canoestorage,walking trails,communitygarden.This rst oor unitwithtwobedroomshasupdatedbaths, replacementwindows,newermechanicals. Lowerlevelpartially nished.Slidertoopen reardeck. $199,900/C2833

Endunitinbuildingsix.Beautifulmeadow viewsfromyourprivatereardeckwithawning. Sliderhasbeenreplacedinthistwobedroom/ twobathupperunit.Enjoyclubhousew/ exerciseroom,sauna,pool,tennis,walking trailsandcommunitygarden.Ef cientnatural gas,centrala/c.ConvenientLenoxlocation! $189,900/C2820

Spaciousendunitwithupdatedhardwood,vaulted ceiling/skylightsinliving/dining.Kitchen/bathsmake forturn-keyliving.Finishedlowerlevelwalk-out.Front porchwslidertoreardeck. $294,500/C2853

Move-inready rst oorfeaturesopenplan,kitchen, greatrmwithpristinewood rs,fplc,skylights,sliders tolgdeck.Fullbathandden/bedroomon1st r.Upper levelwithtwoadd’lbdrms,master/fullbath.Finished walk-outlowerlevel.Frontporch. $279,000/C2797

COLDBROOKE–LENOX

ColdbrookeadjoinstheCranwell/Miravalgolf,restaurantandspacomplex.ClosetodowntownLenoxandallareaattractions!

ColdbrookeSouthtownhouse.Nicelyupdatedend unitfeaturesyear-roundheatedsunroom,threebedrooms,2.5baths.Fireplacedlivingroom,updated kitchen,generouslyproportionedbedrooms.Adjoins Cranwellgolfcourseandspa. $539,000/C2860

ColdbrookeSouthpairedvillaofferstheeaseof one-levelliving!Fireplacedlivingrmopenstodelightfulscreenedporchandpatio.Updatedkitchen withgranite/stainlessopenstodining.Generously proportionedmastersuite.Second oorwithadd’l 2bedrms,fullbath,openloftsittingarea.Natural gasheat,centrala/c.Thisunitisthelastbuilding attheendofthestreetofferingspaciousgrounds andmaximumprivacy! $599,000/C2864

LAKECREST–PITTSFIELD

Lovelyget-a-wayplaceintheBerkshires.Large greatrmwfplcanddiningarea.Extendeddeck withviewsoflake.Fullyappliancedkitchen. FirstFlrmasterbdrm/bathand2ndbdrm/ bath.Twobdrmsupstairswfullbath,storage space.Partially nishedbasementwithgame area,laundry/separateutility.Attachedonecar garage.

$469,000/C2855

Spaciousendunitwithtwobedroomsonthe rst oorplusbedroomupstairswithloftandstorage. Finishedbasementwithwalkout.Gasheatand gasstove.Woodburning relplaceingreatroom.A onecargarageandunitisalarmed.Doyourselfa favorandcomecheckitout! $499,000/C2862

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Sellers…Now is thetime to placeyour homeon the market. Areyouprepared?

21Ways To Prepare YourHomeForSelling

1. Clean,clean,clean.Dustontopofthe fireplace mantleandfan blades,polishyour appliancesand faucets,andgivethe windowsathorough washing.

2. Payattentiontosmells.Avoid cooking anything with astrongodor thedaybefore or day ofa showing.

3. Clearout theclutter.You wantbuyers tofocus on howawesomeyour spaceis,nothowmessyitlooks.

4. Repaint thewalls neutralcolors.As muchas you loveyour dramaticreddining room,itcouldturnoffa goodportionofyour buyers.Sorepaintyourroomsin neutral tones.

5. Keepthe décorsimple. Tohelpbuyers imagine themselves inyour space,getridof anyart orother décorthatmight turnoffpeoplewithdifferenttastes.

6. Getridofpersonalitems.Buyerswanttobeableto envisionthemselvesinyour home,so remove anything overlypersonal.

7. Letthere be light! Openallthe windows toletin natural light andaddfloorortablelampsto areasthat aredim.

8. Bring natureinside.Pottedplants ora fewpretty budsinavasecanhelpbringenergy intoa space.

9. Getridof bulky furniture.Your furnitureshould fit thescaleofthe room,sogetridof any extra oroversized itemsthat couldmake your space looksmaller than it reallyis.

10. Organizeyourclosets.Storagespace isa huge selling point,andifyourclosetsarestuffedto thebrim, buyers will thinkyoudon’t haveenoughofit.

11. Tackle thathoney-dolist.Allthose littlethings you’vebeenmeaningtodo butnever got aroundto? Buyerswillnotice them.

12. Doafaux “renovation.Littletweakscan makeabig difference in the overallfeel ofaroom.

13. Give eachrooma purpose.Thatspareroomyou’ve beenusing asanoffice/ guest room/dumping ground won’t helpsellyour homeunless you showbuyers how theycanuse it themselves.

14. Turnthe bathroominto aspa.Createthefeel ofa relaxing,luxuriousbath forlessthan $30. Stackafew prettywashcloths tiedwithribbon, add some scented candlesandfauxplants.

15. Closethe toilet! When itcomesto bothshowingand photographingyourhome,thislittletrickcanmakea surprising difference.

16. Turnthelivingroomintoconversationcentral.Help buyers picturethemselvesrelaxingwithfamily and guests.

17. Keepthe flowgoing.Thelastthingyou want is people bumpingintofurnitureas theytouryour home;it disruptstheirfocusandmakesyour space look cramped.

18. Make somethingyummy.Realtors don’t putout fresh cookies atopenhousesjusttotreatbuyers;a “homey”smelllikebaking cookies or breadcanhelp people connectwithakitchen.

19. Make itlook“livedin”withvignettes.Helpyour buyersseethemselves inyour home byadding deliberate vignettesthatshowcasehowyour homecan belivedin.

20. Highlight focal points.Drawbuyers’eyes towards anyspecialfeatureswithbright colors oraccents like plants.

21. Boost thecurb appeal.Don’tspendallyour time indoors. Morethanone buyerhasdecided not to even enterahome based onitscurbappeal.

Thefinaltipisa critical one.Even ifona tight budget,at least spruce up thefrontentrance.A firstimpressionis alastingone.

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DearLynn, Idon’tunderstandthedifferencebetween assessedvalueandmarketvalueofahome. Shouldn’ttheybethesame?Thanks! GradyB.

HiGrady, Thisquestiongetsaskedmanytimes. HopefullyIcanshedsomelightonit foryou.Peopleaskwhytheassessedvalueisn’t theamountthatthatahomeislistedfor.Buyersandsellersbothgetconfused.Asamatterof fact,homesaresoldeverydaythataresoldfor signi cantlymoreorlessthantheassessedvalue. Theassessedvalueisalsonotthesameastheappraisedvalue.

Theassessedvalueofyourhomeisusedfor determiningtherealestatetaxthatyou’llpay. Thatvalueisthenmultipliedbythelocaltaxrate (whichisacertainamountperthousandofyour assessedvalue)todeterminewhatyouryearly taxesare.Here’sanexample,let’ssayyourassessmentis$256,500andthetaxrate(I’llusePittseld)is$19.42.Multiplytheassessmentbythe rateandthetaxis$4981.23fortheyear. Theassessedvaluehasnoimpactonhowmuch yourhomeisworthtoabuyerinthemarketplace. Unfortunately,therearemanybuyerswhobelieve thatahomethat’sbeenlistedhigherthanthe assessedvalueisprobablyoverpriced.Thishas beenprovenoverandoverthatthisperception isincorrect.Thentheremaybebuyersthatthink there’ssomethingwrongwiththehomebecause it’spricedlessthantheassessedvalue.

Assessmentsaren’tupdatedasoftenasthemarket changes.Themarketcouldgoupordowninany seasonorforanyreasonbuttheassessmenthas notbeenupdatedatthattime.

Supplyanddemand,location,condition,updates, emotion,etc.allcontributetothevalueofa home.It’sthebuyer’sdecisionastohowmuch they’llpay.

DearLynn,

We’vebeenontheinternettodifferent siteslikeZillowandfoundoutthatour houseisworthquiteabitmorethatwhatour salesagentsays.HedidaMarketAnalysisto showuswhatthemarketissayingbutwhydoes theinternetsaydifferent?

ConfusedinLenox

DearConfused,

Oh,you’rekillin’me!Thewebsitesyou’re referringtoarethirdpartyrealestatesites. ThesesitesareNOTLOCALtoeverymarket. Thesesitesprovideestimatesofhomevaluesfor justaboutanyhomeinthecountry.Isitpossible forathird-partywebsitethatisheadquartered inNewYork,CaliforniaorFloridatobeableto provideanaccuratevalueforahomePitts eldor Lenox?NOWAY!Thesesitesusecomputergeneratedestimationsusingcalculationsandformulas.Itestedthisonmyownhome.Theestimate wassohighthatIthought“Ishouldsell!” But whenlookingcloserIsawthe awsandthemost apparentonewasthattheycomparedmyhouse tohousesindifferenttowns!Howdependableis that?

Thesewebsitesprovidinginaccuratevaluescreate afalsesenseofhopeandultimatelyleadstofrustration.Ifyou’retoldyourhomeisworth$30,000 lessthananonlineestimate,you’regoingtobe confusedandprobablyupset.Thevalueofyour homeshouldbedeterminedbyaRealtorinyour areawhowillusetheappropriatecomparable sales,checkthecompetition,andonewhoknows theareaandthelocalmarket.

DearLynn, Springishere!!Wecan’twaittocookout atournewhomeonourdeck!Whatare somegreatwaystomakeaburgerandcookitup onthegrill?

Signed, MaryNaid

DearMary, Oh,I’mwithyouonthewholecooking outsidething!Burgers?Ok,herearesome ideas:

Makethinpattiesandthentoponewithgrilled onionsandcookedchoppedupbacon…everything’sbetterwithbacon!Thenputanotherthin burgerontopandsealtheedgesREALLYwell. Thengrillthemasusual.Youcan llthemwith justaboutanything!Cheese,pickles,avocado, evenshreddedapple/baconandcheese! Andgetthis,youcanevenmakeamarinade andsittheburgersinthatmarinadeforabout 15minutesandthengrillthem!Amarinade withabitofsugarinitwillgivetheoutsideof theburger anicecrunch! Ohmy,I’mgetting hungry!!

1000CapeSt.,LeeMA01238

ListPrice:$312,500

Moverightintothisfreshlypaintedexecutive3bedroom 2and1/2bathraised capestylehome.Enjoyleisurelivingonover1.7acres.ClosetoLeedowntown shoppingdistrict.First oormasterbedroomsuitewithmasterbathandlarge walkincloset.Large nishedbasementwithgasstove.Washeranddryeron rst oor.Additionalbonusareaaboveoversizedtwocargarage.

225MandalayRd.,LeeMA01238

ListPrice:$459,000

BeautifulExpandedCapeoffering3bedrooms,4 baths,attachedoversized2cargaragew/un nishedbonus roomabove!Awellestablished,soughtafterneighborhood! Private backyard,greatforentertaining on thelargedeckor relaxingbythebeautifulingroundpool&patio.

465DevonRd.,LeeMA01238

ListPrice:$349,900

NewtotheMarketwith4bedrooms&3baths,Mudroom /halfbath/laundry, largeeat-inkitchen,largediningroom /livingroom w/ replace,den/library, largefrontfoyer.Second ooroffers4largebdms.,whichincludesalarge masterbedroom w/bath,additionallargefullbath.Beautifulhardwood oors throughout.Largeun nishedbasement.Backporchwithprivatebackyard.

70SilverSt.,LeeMA01238

ListPrice:$229,000

Manypossibilitiesw/this2FamilyHomeConvenientlocation-close toGoosePondandeasyaccesstoMass.Pike!Thishomeoffersover 2,000sq.ft.Cozy4bedroom/1 bathw/largecountrykitchen, open oorplanwithdoubletierdeckoverlooking babblingbrook!Apartment :1bedroom/1bathin-lawapartment.

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