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LANE SBOR O – Thisproperty iswaitingforyou!!Itcouldbe yourprimaryhomeoryourvacationhome.Askier’sdelightnear JiminyPeakResortandmany otheroutdooractivities.Lotsof privacyhereandawonderfulin groundlappoolthat’s50ftlong forexercisingorjustforfun.CulturaleventsnearbyinWilliamstownandPitts eld.New1500 gallonconcreteseptictankwas installedin2022alongwithanew D-Box. $895,000/R3099.
LEN OX – Welcometoyourspaciousmid-centuryhomeneardowntownLenox.Sittingon 2.4acres,thisexpansivehousehasover3,000sqftfeaturingmanyamenities.Threeadditionalbuildings includea20x40studio,a20x60detachedgaragewithworkshop,shed.Large galleykitchen,greatroom/ replace/skylights,4bdrms/4ba,homeo ce,wraparoundporch/ screenedporch,in-lawguestsuite(bdrm/ba,kitchenette).Widerangeoffabulousfruitvegetationontheproperty. $769,90 0 R3144
RICH MON D -Aone-of-a-kindpropertylocatedon13acresatthewesterngatewayto theBerkshires.Mainhouseinvitesyouintotheopen oorplanincludinganelegantly designedcustomkitchenwithDektoncountertopsandexpansiveislandforgatherings/ entertaining.Breathtakingmountainviewsfromthedining,living,primary rst oor suiteandgameroomarea.Expansivenewdeckforoutdoorentertaining.Themahogany oorsarecomplimentedbythestylishlight xtures.Thesecondlevelhasacommonarea, threebedroomswithensuitebathsfeaturingcustomtile/designandonewithagarden tub.Enjoyanexquisitestone replacewithabarnboardmantleinthelowerlevel.Also,a guesthousewithNewEnglandvibe.Open oorplanwithexposedbeamsforthatrustic feel.Slate oors,woodkitchencabinetsandabricksunroom.Greatroom withstorage thatcouldbea4thbedroom.Large fullbathwithwalk-in shower.Separatedrivewaytoalarge multifacetedbarn/workshop.Sellerownedsolarpanelsforelectricityin bothhousesplusradiantheatinthe mainhouse. $1,385,0 00/R3151
A DA MS -Firsttimeo ered!GorgeouslightdrenchedcustombuiltcontemporarywithMt. Greylockandbucolicviews.Vaultedceiling,fplc,wood rsgracethelivingroomwhichopens todiningrmwithviews.Kitchenwithcounter,cabinetspaceandwalk-inpantry.Laundryroom /mudroom,andentranceto2cargarage.Twocarpetedbdrms/fullbathonmainlevel.Primary suiteupstairs,overlookingthelivingroom.TakeinsunshineandMountGreylockviewonthe backdeckwithbabblingbrooknearby.Basementwasdesignedtobeanopenspacetoaccommodateyourhobbies.AMUSTSEEbecausetoomanyextrastolisthere. $425,000/R3161
TurnkeycondoopportunityinLenox!Lookingforcondoconveniencewithon-siteamenities?Thislight- lledendunitismove-inready.Openmainlevelfeatureskitchenwithextendedcounterforservingor dining,twobedroomswithprivatebaths.Finishedlowerlevel withspaciousfamilyroom,laundry,andbathwithshower.Private reardeckwithawningandviewof thetennis/pickleballcourts.Gas heat,centrala/c.Communityincludespool,hottub,clubhouse, kayakstorage,walkingtrails,dog runarea.Lightlyusedfurnishings. $314,90 0/C3134
SummerintheBerkshires?Beautifullyremodeledmove-in readycondo!Open rst oor.Perfect forentertaininginthelight- lledgreatroomwithstonefplcopenstospaciouskitchenandlarge reardeck.Kitchen-hardwood rs,largecounterspace,andworkislandwithgranite. First rlaundry,½bath,largepantrycloset.Second r–3bdrms/2ba.Finishedwalk-out lowerlevel.Options -o ce,familyroom,bedroomwithafullbath.Attachedgarage,centrala/c.Communitypool. NearbyMiraval golfandspa,closetotown,Tanglewoodandareaattractions! $579,000/C3159
LENOX -Designyourdreamhomeandmakethiscul-de-sac neighborhoodthesiteofyournewhome!Undergroundutilities, naturalgas,townwaterandsewer.This1.8acreparcel.Close toLenoxcenter,LenoxMiddleandHighSchool.Minutesfrom culturalattractionsandoutdoorrecreation! $209,000/L2970
Broker/Owners:
ROLLI NG HILLS – LE NOXBERKSHIRECOUNTRYMEADOWS
-Lookingfornewconstruction?Workwiththebuilderto ne-tunefromaselectionof oorplanoptions!Yournew2000sfhomeisastand-alone condo.Itfeaturesnaturalgasheat,central a/c,andagas replace.Openlivingplancan becustomized.Livingspace – 2or3bdrms/2 fullbaths,laundryandattachedgarage.The convenienceofone-levelliving!Amenitiesclubhousewith tnesscenter,poolandtennis.LowHOAfees.Publicwater/sewer.PontoosucLakeislessthanamileaway.Skiing atnearbyBousquetorJiminyPeak.Closeto allculturalattractions. $759,000/C3050
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LAKECREST-2UNITSTOCHOOSEFROM $529,000AND $569,000- Viewofthe woodsorviewofthelake?Youchoose!Bothunitsare3bedrooms,3bathsfeaturinga rst oorbedroomsuite.Fireplace,gasheat,centrala/candattachedgarage.Haveaboat?This well-establishedcommunitywith1000feetoffrontageonPontoosuclakeincludesdocks, clubhousewith tnesscenter,pool,tennis/pickleballandgatedsecurity.Agreatstay-cation optionintheBerkshireswithcultureandskiingminutesaway!From $529,000 C3120/C3125
BERKSHIRECOUNTRYMEADOWS – PITTSFIELD
DALTON -Beautifulparceloflandon3+acres.Conveniently located,completelycleared,level,openparcelborderedbywoods forprivacy.Accesstopublic sewerandpublic watersourceatthe entrancetothe lot.Gorgeousmountainviewsduringeveryseason-readyforbuildingyournewhome. $149,900/L3113
PamRoberts, CBR,CIPS, CRB,CRS,ePro,GRI,SRES441-9681
Ti anyRoberts, ABR,CBR,e-PRO822-5369
MarieBourassa,PSA,SES,SRES212-6174
Onlyfourlotsleft!Assignmentofdevelopmentrightsgiveyou theopportunitytouseyourbuilder(orthedeveloper)tocreate yourownfree-standing2-3br,2bathcondo!Onelevelliving, featuringgarage,undergroundutilitiesinplace,naturalgas. Communitypool,tennis,clubhouse.Callfordetails. $175,000
BrokerAssociates:
BarbaraK.Greenfeld, ABR,C-CREC,CRS,Green,RSPS,SRES441-5986
AnneMeczywor,CBR,CRS,MRP,RSPS,SRES446-2179
RealtorAssociates:
NicholasSereda,SRES,441-0694
BonnieParsons, GREEN® 617-719-4387
MollyThomas 441-3899 MarkParsons 822-4169
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When youscheduleregular cleaning ser vices fromFreshStar t,your homecan havethatpolishedsparkleyear-round.Aprofessional cleaningservicefromFreshStartgoesbeyondthebasics.We’lldeep clean your walls,cab nets andclosets.Therewon’tbe anydirtinsight oncewe’vedusted,sweptandmopped. Scheduleaprofessional cleaning ser vicefromFreshStar tinPittsfield orLenox,Massachusetts now.Yourhouse cleaning ser vice mustbe scheduledeither aweek ortwoweeksinadvanceto ensureavailability. $20OFF firstcleaningwhensigningupfor reoccurringservices. VotedBestoftheBerkshires5yearsinarow.
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Thisrefinedfamilyhomeconsistsof 4bedrooms,amasterbedroomsuite withmasterbath,alongwithtwofamily baths.Thegreatroomfeaturesavaulted ceilingandafireplace.Cathedralceiling enhancesthediningroom,plusithasa breakfastnook,anda2cargarage. CallCharlesat413-358-5524
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PulledLike Taffy!
byLynnArseneau
Dear Ly nn, Hi!We’replanningonbuyingahouse andwe’regettingLOTSofadvicefrom familyandfriends.Theymeanwellbutwereallyneedadvicefromsomeonewhoknowsthe process.Oneofourfriends,whoisacontractor,saidhewoulddotheinspectionforus.My uncle,whobuilthisownhouse,saidhecould dotheinspection,too.Thensomeoneelsetold uswecansaveourmoneyandskiptheinspectionaltogetherbecausetheappraiserwilltell usanyhouseitemsthatneedtobeaddressed. Weknowtheyallmeanwellbutcanyoutellus what’sthebestwaytohandlethis?
Sig ned, BeingPulledLikeTaffy
Dear Taffy, Lovethe“BeingPulledLikeTaffy!”I preferpul ledporkmyself!
AsanexperiencedRealtorI’lltellyouthat hiringalicensedprofessionalisalwaysthebest waytogo.AhomeinspectorinMassachusetts mustbelicensed.Homeinspectorsareableto inspectstructure,electrical,plumbing,testfor radon,leadpaint,andpossiblysewerlines.It mayseemexpensivehoweveritcouldsaveyou thousandsiftheydiscoverandmajorissuethat wasunknownbytheseller.
Anappraisalisnotasubstituteforahome
I’vebeenaRealtorfor36years.Peoplefrequentlyaskfor myadviceandopinions,andbysharingthosequestionsand answerswithyou,Ihopetoo ersomehelpfulinformation
inspection.Theappraisalisanevaluationof thehome’sconditiontodetermineitsfairmarketvalue.Theylookatthingslikecondition, squarefootage,updates,lotsize,etc.andcomparethehometoothersthathavesoldinthe area.
HereisinformationfromMass.gov
“TheBoardofRegistrationofHomeInspectorsischargedwithevaluatingthequalificationsofapplicantsforlicensureandgrantinglicensestothosewhoqualify.Itestablishesrules andregulationstoensuretheintegrityand competenceoflicensees.TheBoardpromotes public healthand welfarethroughregulat ion oftheprofessionalinaccordancewiththestate statutesandboardregulations.
TheBoardisresponsibleforinsuringthat licensedhomeinspectorshavepropertraining andexperiencethroughanassociate’sprogram andmeetminimuminspectionrequirements ineachinspectionperformed.Applicantsare requiredtopassaboardapprovedexamination priortolicensureandfulfillcontinuingeducationforlicenserenewal.Inaddition,theboard publishesacodeofethicsforhomeinspectors.”
YoucangotoMass.govandobtainthisform HomeInspectorsConsumerFactSheet.pdf (mass.gov)tohelpyouwithyourdecisionto hirealicensedhomeinspector.
Dear Ly nn, Ohgosh!Lookingforahousehasjust beensounpredictable!Weownone, too,andit’sbeenacrapshoottryingtofigure outwhentosell.Themarketseemstohave sloweddowntous.Canyoushedsomelighton what’s happening?
Sig ned, Teddy
DearTeddy, Itotallyunderstandyoursituation. Themarketplummetedduringthepandemicandthenclimbedtounprecedentedactivityandprices.Now,themarkethasrelaxed somewhatwithlowinventoryandnosenseof urgency.Increasedmortgagerateshaveadded totheslowdown.
ThestatementbelowisfromBerkshireRealtors.net.
“Thepredictionofamarketcorrectionrings true.Withinventoryremainingachallenge, highbuildingcosts,risinginterestratesandinflationontherise, salesarechangingtoamore balancedpacefromthewildmarketof2021.We seenowmorethaneverthatlookingatspecific propertytypes,locationsandpricerangesis criticaltounderstandingthebuyersremaining inthemarketand wherethehousinggapsare thatcanbefilledwithourcurrentinventory.”
