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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

NEWPRICE!

LENOX

Graciousprimaryorvacationhomeon 4+acres.First oorfeaturesbeautifully nishedwalnut oorswithradiantheat, 9’ceilings, open oorplan. Kitchenand diningoverlookprivatebackyard.Second oor–mastersuite,twolargebedrooms withgleamingcherry oorswithradiant heat.Walk-upatticcouldbe nished. Lowerwalkout,mediaroom/of cearea. Squarefootageincludeslowerleveland of ce. $599,900/R2802

RICHMOND

MagicalRichmondspot.One-levelliving, spaciousmastersuitewithsteam shower, jettub,acreage,privacy,barn/workshop, gardener’sdelight!Contemporaryranch featureslivingroomwith replace, hardwoodthroughout,updatedkitchen, heatedyear-roundsunroom,centrala/c, privatereardeck,invitingGoshenstone patio.Ventureupthewindingdrivewayto yoursliceofparadise! $695,000/R2829

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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

Fabulousopportunityinbustling downtownLenox!Privateoff-street parkinglotaccompaniesthis2700+square footretailbuildingwithexpansion potential!Constructedin2000-natural gas/centrala/cdesignedtoaccommodate asecondstoryifneeded.Turnkeyretail spaceorcustomize.Highvisibility location. $695,000/B2902

WHEREISTYRINGHAM? Comesee–Lowtaxes,greatvalues,closetoMAPike,LeeOutlets,threehiddengemswithacreage!

Amazinghideawayon42acres.OneownerhomeabuttingtheAppalachian Trailhighonthemountaintop!Generatorpowered.First oor-Openliving/ dining/kitchen,fullbath,stacklaundry/familyroom/bedroom.Second oortwobedrooms.Fullbasement,opendeck,standingseammetalroof,additional outbuildingsforstorage.Largegrassylawn.Hikeformilesrightoutsideyour door.Tranquilitywithnature,buttenminutestotheMAturnpikeandoutlet shopping. $265,000/R2785

LENOX

Midcenturymodernonelevellivingwithinwalking distancetotown.Charmrunsthroughthis1950’shome withstateoftheartupdatesandpristineperioddetails. DecoracabinetswithCoriancounters. Hardwoodand cork ooring.4bedrooms/1.5baths. Gas redbuderus boiler.Spaciouscornerlot. $385,000/R2919

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

AnaffordablegetawayintheBerkshires!Thiscountrycontemporaryiswalking distancetotheboatlaunchatGoosePond!Greatvalueas propertyincludestwo parcelsforatotalofover7Tyringhamacres!A privatelysitedvacationoryear-round homenestledinnatureandwoods.AGoshenstonewalkwayleadstoaspacious wrap-arounddeck.Threebedrooms,twofullbaths, replacedlivingroomanda walk-outlowerlevel.Enjoylowtaxesandcountrylivingwitheasyaccesstothe AppalachianTrail,yet minutestoMApike,outlet shopping,Jacob’sPillowand more. $289,900/R2650

LEE

Overthreeacresofprivacyfeaturingsweepingmountain andmeadowviews. Immaculatecolonialwithone-level living!Formalliving,diningorden,spaciouskitchen w/island,diningarea/family roomwith replace. First oor-mastersuitewithspaciousbath/jettub, hardwood oors,laundry,centrala/c.Second oor–3 additionalbedrooms,of ce/craftroom.Screened porch/privatedeck.Two-cargarage.Countrylivingbut minutestotown. $484,900/R2868

BECKET

First oor-masterbedroomsuitewithbath.Open oorplan with replaceandupdatedkitchen,additionalbedroom/bath. Second oor-bedroom/bathandadjoiningloft,additionalroom forartist’s/writer’sstudioorsleeping.Largescreenporchfor dininganddeckforrelaxinginthesun. $334,900/R2892

ST OCKBRIDGE

Sitedattheendofacul-de-sacthismove-inready contemporarycape is amust-see!Openplanwith replaced living,updatedkitchen,diningthatopenstolargedeck. First oorbedroom/fullbathandlaundry.Second oortwoadditionalbedrooms/fullbathandopenloftarea.This privatesanctuaryof3.5acresincludesattachedgarage,large storageshedandcirculardrivewithperennialgardens. LessthantenminutestoTanglewoodandStockbridgeBowl! $489,000/R2899

PITTSFIELD

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

OTISWOODLANDS

Enjoyon-siteamenitiesinyour“stay-cation”home.Otis Woodlandshasclubhouse, tnesscenter,pool,tennis, lake,canoe/kayakstorage,playarea.Niceseparation ofspacewiththreelevelsof nishedrooms.First oor openplan;living/dining/denkitchenw/stainless.Yearroundsunroom.Threebedrooms,twofullbaths,bonus spaces;built-insforstorage.Abutsbabbling brook.Two decks/beautifulstonepatio.Spaciousstorageshed. $295,000/R2879

PITTSFIELD

Delightfulbrickcapeonquietdeadend street. Threebedrooms,twofullbaths,openkitchen, livingroomwithpicturewindow,attachedgarage. Privatereardeck. $189,900/R2819

PITTSFIELD

CharmingcapeclosetoAllendaleelementary.First oormasterbedroomwithfullbathandlaundry. Fireplacedlivingroom,diningroom,asecond rst oorbedroom.Spaciousattachedgaragewith frontandrearyardaccess.Largeover-sizedsunny cornerlot-greatforpicnics,gardeningandmore!

$174,900/R2898

LEE

Fabuloushomeseton31/2acres.Expansive grounds includea eldstonefplc, diningplatform andbunkhouse stylebuilding.Meticulousranch homewith2-cargarage,3bdrms/2ba, stonefplc andretro-coolrecrmwithabuilt-in stonebar.

$274,000/R2894

HINSDALE

Countrylivingwithwesterlyviewsfromyour5.9acreparcel!Tasteful renovationretainedperioddetailswithtoday’sconveniences!First oor master/fullbath,kitchenwithquartzcountersandstainlessappliances. Openstaircaseto2-3additionalbedrooms.Sliderto aspaciousrear deck.Largesunporch,updatedmechanicalsystems,detachedgarage. Surroundedbyaprotected48+acreparcelforprivacy! $319,000/R2915

STOCKBRIDGE

Considerthepossibilitiesonalmost anacre ofwaterfrontlandontheriver!Walktotown, theater,restaurants.Kayakfromyourownyard, sunnyopengardenspace.Evaluate structure forrenovationorcreatenew.Townwater,septic designfora4bdrmdwelling. $159,000/R2897

LENOX

Thischarming,617squarefootcommercial buildingislocatedintheheartofthevillage. Perfectspotforaprofessionalof cewithinviting frontporchandparkingintherear.Townwater/ sewer,naturalgasheatandonthebusline. $249,000/ B2813

LENOX

Firsttimeoffered.Greatwalk-totownlocation. Thiscapehomefeatures3bedrooms, replace, hardwood oors,screenedporch,garage.Some interiorupdateswillmakethisagreathome!

$252,000/R2920

LANESBORO

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

Pleasecallfordetailsonthisunique offering.$149,900/R2888

LENOX

NewEnglandFarmhouseinLenox!Nicelyupdated kitchen/bathswithKohler xtures.Wood oors.Open living/diningandfamilyrm.Spaciousmasterbdrm withlaundryhook-upinthewalk-inclosetandden. Twoadditionalbedrooms.Replacementwindows.Yard, Goshenstonepatio,deck,and repit.Privateandclose totown.Historictiestothetownandarchitectural detailsmakethishomespecial. $375,000/R2911

LENOX BECKET

Perennialsfordays.Thishomeis situated onjustunderanacreofland.Somuchto offer.Meticulouslymaintained3bedroom 1.5bath, replaceddenopenstolargescreened inporch.Greatroomleadstopicturesque stonepatio.Opendiningandkitchenarea. Finishedbasement. $389,000/R2910

GREA TVALUESATROLLINGHILLS

Enjoytheon-siteamenitiesofthis establishedcondocommunity.Rolling Hillshasclubhouse,pool,tennis, kayak/canoestorage,walkingtrails, communitygarden.This rst oor unitwithtwobedroomshasupdated baths,replacementwindows,newer mechanicals.Lowerlevelpartially nished.Slidertoopenreardeck. $189,900/C2833

Privateviewsof Yokun Brook.Tanglewood unitwithextraloft/denandexitdoor. Bamboo oorslowerlevelwithMurphy bed.First oor–2bedroomswith

adjoiningbaths.Kitchenwithquartz countersandnewerstainlesssteel appliances.Den/loft/livingroomwith ethanolfueled replace.Awningcovered deck. $279,900/C2891

Endunitinbuildingsix.Beautifulmeadow viewsfromyourprivatereardeckwith awning.Sliderhasbeenreplacedinthis twobedroom/twobathupperunit.Enjoy clubhousew/exerciseroom,sauna,pool, tennis,walkingtrailsandcommunity garden.Ef cientnaturalgas,centrala/c. $163,500/C2820 NEWPRICE!

Beautifullowerlevel.Kitchenhasgranite counters/newlightcoloredcabinetry, laminatedoak oorspluscarpeting. Completelyredonemasterbathwith walk-inshower.Secondbedroom/of ce withMurphybed.Convenientlylocated nearamenities.Greatlocationforallthat theBerkshireshavetooffer. $217,500/ C2881 NEWPRICE!

Wonderfulvacationretreatoryear-round home.Beautifulwoodpanelingthroughout the rst,secondandbasementlevels. Screenedinbackporch.Shedwithelectricity. WellsRoadlocationiswithinwalking distanceofLakeandSherwoodShoppe,A CountryGeneralStore. $159,000/R2914

FAIRWYNDS-LENOX

Lookingtohaveitall?Arather shortwalk willgetyoutotheoutdoorpool,thetennis courts, the rstteeforaroundofgolf,Sloane’s TavernrestaurantandtheworldclassSpa. Thisstandalonecondofeaturesaneat-in kitchen,alargegreatroomwithgas replace andslidersouttotheopendeck(overlooking the4thhole),adenwithbuilt-incabinetry,a guestpowderroomplusthemasterbedroom completewithtwolargeclosetsandabath includingajettub,separate shower,separate toiletareaandtwovanities.Upstairsfeatures twomorebedrooms sharingafullbathplusa loftforanof ce. $8 49,999/C2872

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WINDENHILL

TakeinthesunsetsandviewsofLilyPondfromyourprivatedeck. Twobedrooms,eachwithprivatebath,denwithFrenchdoorsserves asabonussleepingspace.Centrala/c,naturalgasheat,and replace.

$474,500/C2778

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

CONDOSINALLPRICESATOCTOBERMT.VILLAGES! OCTOBERMT.–LEE

Enjoycommunitypool,har-trutennisintheOctoberMountainVillageCondocommunity.

Thistownhousecondofeaturesopenkitchen,three bedrooms,twofullbathsandalargeopenreardeck. Invitingfrontporchwithwoodyviewsmakesthis aprivatesetting inthelong-establishedOctober Mountaincomplex.Enjoycommunitypool,tennisand conveniencetoshoppingandalltheareaattractions.

$229,900/C2830

Move-inready rst oorfeaturesopenplan,kitchen, greatroomwithpristinewood oors, replace, skylights,sliderstolargedeck.Fullbathandden/ bedroomon1st oor.Upperlevelwithtwoadditional bedrooms,master/fullbath.Finishedwalk-outlower level.Frontporch. $279,000/C2797

Privatesettingwithwoodsandopenviews!Threebedroomsandthreefullbaths!Thelowerlevel isfully nishedwithslidersto awalk-outforextraguestspace.Enclosedrearporchprovides seasonalspacefordining,relaxingandtakinginnaturewhileshelteredfromtheelements!

$219,000/C2800

SOUTHVIEW –PITTSFIELD MORGANMANOR –LENOX

Light lledendunitatSouthView!Hardwood rs,naturalgasheat/central a/c.The replacedlivingopenstodining.Kitchen-updatedwithstainless appls/quartzcounters.Screenedporchandopendeck.First rlaundryand 1/2bath.Newhrdwd rsinthemastersuiteand2guestbdrms.Privaterear deck.Fulllowerlevelforadd’lstorageor nishing.Attachedgarage.Private woodedbackandsunnyopenfrontlawn.LowHOAfees! $309,000/C2916

FirstFloorspaciouscornerunit.Twobedrooms/twofullbaths! Kitchenwithbamboo oor,granitecountersstainlessappliances (gasrange).Stacklaundryintheunit!Walk-to-townconvenience. Thecondofeeincludesnaturalgasheatandhotwater. $204,900/ C2912

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RICHMOND

Wow!Bepreparedtobeamazedatthissite-ready offering.Drivewaynewlyconstructedleadingtoyour privatemountaintopretreat.Eightplusacresoffering beautifulviewsoverthebucolicRichmondmountains andmeadows.Hikerightfromyourdoor,exploreyour ownforest,maturetreesandyear-roundbrook.Leave yoursliceofparadiseforatwomile/ veminutedriveto KripaluandTanglewood’smaingate!One-of-a-kindestate parceladjoiningconservation land. $699,000/L2733

LENOX

PriceJustReduced!ExcellentLenoxopportunity foroneestateparcelorwithover700feetof road frontage,pursuepotentialdevelopment! $139,000/ L2842

NORTHADAMS

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

RICHMOND

Twobuildinglotsofferedasapackage.Openmeadow settingsof2.03and2.49acresmakeforonelarge estatelotorkeepasstandalonelots. $140,000for both!/L2303

TYRINGHAM

Buildyourdreamhomeon aquietTyringhamculde-sac.Allhomesitesareatleast5acresensuring maximumprivacyforall.MinutestoLeeand Monterey,buttheserenitywillmakeyouthinkyou aremilesawayfromitall! $164,500/L2832

BECKET

Wonderfulfour-acrebuildinglotinBecketWoods. Extensive walking/hikingtrails,communityponds for shingandswimming.Thereisayear-round streamonthebackofthiswoodedlot. $30,000/ L2513

RICHMOND

Buildyourdreamhomeonthisbeautiful pastorallot.Itissouthfacing-perfectfor solar.Aseasonalbrookrunsalongtheedgeof theproperty.Setonapeacefulcountryroad inthesoughtafterRichmondschooldistrict. Just minutesawayfromTanglewoodandallthe Berkshireattractions. $199,000/L2856

LANESBORO

Buildyourdreamhomeonthistranquilwooded setting,intermittentstreamandspring,mixedmature hardwoodslocatedatthebaseofMountGreylock StateReservation.Thislandispartiallycleared,has passedperctesting,anapproved4bedroomseptic designandisfullysurveyed. $54,900/L2906

BECKET

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

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995Dublin Rd.$335,000.00

Awell maintainedhomeon10.5 acresin aprivatesetting.2-3bedrooms,1full bath,sunroom,barn/garage.¾basement withconcretefloors.Use itasa guest houseafter building yourdream home in theBerkshires!Roomforgardens,Horses,etc.

Pittsfield ReuterAve. $147,500. Lovingly caredformove-in readyhome indesirableSEPittsfield with2bedrooms,1bath,partiallyfenced,doublelot,with newer roof,NaturalGasHeat,vinylwindows,pelletstove,freshlypainted inside andout.Openconcept living.Onecargarage.FirstTime HomeBuyersthiscould bethe One!

Pittsfield967Holmes Rd.$369,000. Builtin2007,inexcellentcondition.Woodfloors,firstfloor laundry, mudroom,and half bath. VeryspaciousMasterBedroomwithen-suite bathand walk-incloset,twomorebedrooms andfullbath.Greatroomkitchen/dining/livingroomoverlooking thebeautifulOctoberMountain viewsfromthe deck.Hardy Plankexteriorandcompositeback Deck,frontporch,fullbasement withNaturalGasheatandHotWater.

32WhiteRd,Colrain,MA

$699,900|4Beds|2Bath|171Acres| 227580 CLASSICRENOVATEDFARMHOUSE

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Grow yourbusinessinour78,000sqftFactoryWarehouse. We offerHeavypower,Greatloading docks,andaGreatLocation!Singlestoryconsistingof8,500SFofofficespaceand69,500SFof manufacturing/warehousespace.5.4Acreswithplentyofparking. 3dockswithhighbaydoors.Interiorandexteriorloadingdocks. Onewitha5 tonand2toncranetrolley, andonewitha5 toncranetrolley. Realinquiriesonly! Forbestratesandfurtherinfocontactownerdirectlyat 222bowen@gmail.com222BowenRoad,Bennington,Vermont.

3bedroomunitsstart at$399,000. Homesitesavailablestartingat$65,000.

$1 19,900

3BedroomNewEnglandfarmhouse1and 1/2Bath,fencedyard,garage.Closeto downtown.

CharmingDutchColonial Home! Timelessdutchcolonialhomewith4bedroomsand 1.5bathscentrallylocatedtothe downtowndistrict. Oldworldcharmwithmodernconveniences,beautifulwoodtrimthroughout,french doors,lovelybuiltins,generoussizelivingroomw/ replaceandtons ofnaturallight,formaldining,bright&sunnyeat-in kitchen leadingtosidedeck,halfbath/mud-roomwith backegress.Second ooroffers4bedrooms,fullbath &walkupattic.Hardwood oorsthroughout!Newvinylsiding,addedinsulation,naturalgasheat/hot water, walkoutbasement.

110ElmoreDr,Dalton, MA01226

Uniquemulti-levelhomewithabeautifulprivateandserenebackyard. Locatedonthecul-de-sac.Enterthehometotheformallivingroom, thentakeacoupleofstepsuptothemain oorwhereyou ndanopen formaldiningroomandfamilyroom,abeautifulkitchenwithsliders to ahugedeck.Enjoythefrontporchorhideoutbackinthegazebo. Takeapath totheAppalachiantrailorjustwalkinthewoodsonstate property.Thishomeofferscentralair,4bedroomsand3baths,anda lowerlevel nishedgreatroom.$435,000

37BracelanCt,Lenox,MA01240

Updatesgalore!!Thisbeautifulhomehasmanyrecentlycompleted majorprojects2019Newsiding,frontdoorpackage,exteriorlighting, xtures &gutters,2018Trexdeck&railings,2014Pellawindows, MonteryMasonrystone replace,updatedkitchenwithgraniteand appliances,beautifullyremodeledmasterbathroom.Fivebedroomsin thisspacioushomeon aquietcul-de-sac.Justminutes todowntown LenoxandallBerkhsireculturalvenues.CurrentlyinVRBOand showingsmustbecoordinatedaroundwhenpropertyis vacant.Please trytogiveplentyofadvancednotice. $475,000

213EastSt,Lenox,MA01240

Charming&wellmaintainedcolonial walking distancetoLenox MemorialHSThishomehasaprivatesetting,openkitchen design,granitecountertops,stainlessappliances, wood oors throughout1st oorexpandeddeckwithpool, nishedlower level&gameroom,4bedroomswith2.5bathsisidealforafamily Closetoculturalattractions&downtownLenox. $455,000

44 Westview Dr,Dalton, MA01226

DesirableDaltonneighborhoodwithincrediblemountainand sunsetviews.This2500sqfthomehasauniqueopen oorplan, brightroomswithhighceilings,1st&2nd oormastersuites,nice dinning &formallivingroomswith expansivefamilyroomwithgas replace.Centrallylocatedjustminutestoshopping&downtown Pitts eld.Closetoculturalattractions,skiresorts &theaters.More photostocome. $379,000

•Gleneagles-uniqueassociationthatownspartoftheCranwellGolfCourse

•3bedrooms,3.5baths•Finishedlowerlevel

•OFFEREDFURNISHEDAND1-YEARCRANWELLMEMBERSHIP! $895,000

• Ski-inandoutfromthisbrightend-unitcondominium•4bed/3baths

•Oneoftheuppermostandhighlysoughtlocations(BlackDiamond)

•Enjoysunsetsfromthewrap-arounddeckandviewsfromeverywindow

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•Finishedwalkout,lowerlevel•1-cargarage

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•Centrallocation•Gasfireplace •3bedrooms,3.5bathrooms

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•Spectacularsetting•Wrap-arounddeck

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•3bedroom2fullbathscondo

PITTSFIE LD

•BeautifulTownhouseatSouthPondFarm

•4bedroom,3.5baths•Updatedkitchen

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•2bedrooms,2fullbaths

•Greatlocation-meadowview

•Clubhouse,poolandtennis

$199,999

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Likenew-3largebedrooms, newkitchen&bath. $139,000

151Draper Ave., Pittsfield

Featuresthis3bedroomhomewithahugebackyard.Largeeatinkitchen(newfloor)with 1/2wallaffordingnaturallightfromthelivingroomandlargebaywindow.Updatedexterior vinylsiding,windowsandroof.Fullbasementwith1/2formerlyusedas familyroom. Muchpotentialforthishome.

76PartridgeRd.,Pittsfield,MA

Locatedon asemicornerlotwithacrystalclear ingroundswimmingpoolandlargeyard foroutdooractivities.Reardeckforoutsidediningoverlookingthepoolarea.Mainlevel has2/3bedrooms,eatinkitchen,spaciouslivingroomwithdiningareaandbeautiful hardwoodfloors.Closetsareallcedarlined.Lowerleverfeaturesthefamilyroomplus 2morerooms,bathandlaundry/utilityroom.Vinylsided,replacementwindows,newergas furnace.Solarpanelshavereducedelectriccoststremendously.

Offeredfor$230,000

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Ihopeyou’rehavingagreatsummer! We’vebeenlookingforahomewithmorespace asmymother-in-lawwillbelivingwithusvery soon.We’dloveto ndsomethingthathasan in-lawapartmentorasimilarsetupbutwe’re nothavingmuchluck.Sonowwe’rethinkingof remodelingourun nishedbasementandputting anapartmentdownthereforher.Whenthetime comestosellitdowntheroad,willtheapartment addvaluetothehome?

Son-in-law

DearSIL,

I’lltrytoanswerandkeepitshort.A nishedbasementaddsvalue,anadditional bedroom,bathroomaddsvalue,a2ndkitchen mayaddvalue.You’vealsoaddedmoreuseable livingspacewhichaddsvalue.Ifyou’reselling itsayingithasan“apartment”itwouldhave tohaveproperpermitstoallowthatusage.For example,thereneedstobe2meansofegressfor the“tenant”.Theegressmustbelargeenoughfor emergencyresponders( redept,policeetc.)to beabletoaccessthespacewiththeirequipment. Whenyou’rereadytodotheconstructionbesure togettheproperpermits.Havingtheseinplace willbene tyouwhenyou’rereadytosell.Also,

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

abedroomisnotlegalifthereisn’tproperegress,so forinstancea3-bedroomhomewitha4thbedroom inthebasementcannotberepresentedashaving that4thbedroomunlessithasproperexits.

DearLynn,

Weputourhomeonthemarketandwe haveanattached2garage.It’sreallynicewithsheet rockedwallsandapainted oor.We’retolditcan’t beusedinthesquarefootcount.Why?Wecookout andeatinthereanddocraftsandwoodworking.I evenhaveasmallTVonmyworkbench.Thespace isuseable.What’sup?

SamuelT.fromDalton

DearSamuelT.,

YourgaragesoundsgreatandI’msureyou havelotsoffunmemories.Here’sthebadnews,even thoughyourgarageisattachedtoyourhouseit’snot consideredtobepartofthelivablespaceOnlythe “livable”spaceisusedinthesquarefootagespace calculation.

Calculatingthesquarefootageisnotthateasy. Becausefewhouseareperfectsquaresit’sdif cultto measureexactly.Appraiserssketchthehouseusing graphpaper,calculatealltheedges,thencomeup withsmallerareasineachrectangleandthenadd

themtogether.

Therulesareintricatewhen guringsquarefootage. Whenthesquarefootageofahomeisadvertised, the gureusuallycomesfrompastsales,assessor’s information,orthebuilder.

Itisbesttorelyonalicensedappraisertocalculate thesquarefootageofahouse.

DearLynn, Wenowliveinaneighborhoodandtrick ortreatiscoming.Idon’twanttogiveout candy,I’dlikealternativeideas.Doyou haveanysuggestions?

JuantaTreete

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DearJuanta, HerearesomeideasIfoundonthe internet:(Don’tshootthemessenger!)

Stickers,pencils,playdough(theminiones),glow bracelets,toothbrush,rolloftoiletpaper,batteries, Christmasornaments,wild owerseeds.

Nono’sseemtobeapples,pretzels,aGlad sandwichbag lledwithgold shcrackers,NO popcornballs,anythinghomemadewillmost likelybetossedout.AnythingHalloweenbecause HalloweenisOVERthenextday.

TipstoFeelingCozyAtHome DuringtheWinter

Thedarkdays of wintercanreally doa number on yourwell-being.Shorterdaystriggertheblahs;freezingtemps sparkthesniffles.Sowe put togetheralistofideasthat’llturnyourhomeintoa comfyhaven.Here’s howto create abrighterandwarmer home withoutusingmore energyor crankingup thethermostat.

Sealsneakyairleaks.It’s not justwindow and door leakskilling yourcozy vibe.Don’t forget to plugstealthygapsaroundrecessed lights,electrical boxes,andwall outlets.Usea litincense stickor scentedcandle to huntdowndraftyspots whileleavingbehinda cozyscent.

Useaslowcooker toinfuseyourhomewithawarmand cozyaroma. Even better,slowcookersare moreenergyefficientthan electricovens,typicallyusing lessenergythanalightbulb.

Get plants.You’llfeelcoziest in ahealthyindoorenvironmentthatkeepsallergiesat bay andreducesyourchancesof gettingsick. Someindoorplants,likegoldenpothos andgerberadaisies,areparticularlyadeptatsuckingupnastyVOCs—the vapors emitted from householdcleaners, paints,anddry cleaning. Andsinceplantsincrease humiditylevels,they help decrease household dust. Vacuum whileyour thermostatisset to “fanon.” This helpsfilter dustthatgetskicked-upwhilecleaning.Just leave thefanon for about 15 minutesafter you finish vacuumingandswitch itbackto “auto”afterward.HVACblowersaren’tintended to runallthe time.

Change yourHVACfilter everycouple months (monthlyif you havepets)topreventexcessdustfromcirculating.

Lack of naturallightcantrigger ameancase of thewinterdoldrums—orworse,mood-alteringseasonal affectivedisorder.Maximize daylightand makeroomsfeelwarmerbyaddingthefollowingtoyouryearlyfallmaintenance checklist.

Cleandirtylight fixtures anddusty bulbsto makeyourhomeappear 30%brighterwithoutturningon morelights.

Make yourwindows pane-fullyclear.Cleanglassnotonlyletsmorenaturallight intoyour home,it’safeel-good task,according toa surveyby theAmericanClean Institute.WhenACI asked consumerswhat clean surfacesmakethemhappy,“gleamingwindows” madethetop fiveabovea “spotlesssink.”

Ditchyourwindow screensinthefallandwinter.They trap dirtandcanmake yourhome appear darkerinside andout. It’s agood curbappealbooster, too.

Courtesyof HouseLogic::www.houselogic.com

HomeMakeoverIdeastoTackleinOneFootballHalftime

Caughtbetweenyourlackoftimeandtheurgetogiveyourhomearefresh?Neverfear.Hereareafewsimplesolutionsforbothinsideand out,courtesy ofHouseLogic:www.houselogic.com.

• Updateyourmailbox.Bumpupcurbappealbyspray-paintingyouroldmailbox.Youcanfreshenthe samecolor,orgowildwithbright hues. Don’t forgetto scruboffdirtandrustbeforepaintingwithrust-proofpaint($6to$12fora10-ouncecan;lotsofdecorativetextures andcolors).

• Playthenumbersgame.Decorativehouse numbersand platesgiveyourhomeacustomandclassylook.Some numbersarequickpeel-and-stickaffairs;othersyou’llhave toscrewin.They’remadeofwood,plastic,brass, stainless steel,andothermaterials; $6to$30each.

Inside

• Declutter.You’llbeamazedhowa15-minutedailydeclutter canmakearoomlooklikenew.First,getridof stufffrom yourfridgedoor:thatlarge,blankcanvaswillimmediately brightenyourkitchen. Corralmailandpapersindecorative boxeswithtopsthatcanclose andhidethemess.Organize school suppliesincaddies.Everyday,tameanewspot.

• Touch-upboo-boos.Abitofnewpaint givesanyrooma fresh face,whichiswhyyou shouldkeepextracolormatchedpaintafteryouremodel.Touchupbanged-upbaseboards, doorandwindowtrim,andwallmarksthatwon’t wash away.Even spotpaintingrequirescare;use adropclothtoprotectother surfaces.

• Switchtheplates.Upgradeyourbroken,dirtyor just drabplasticswitchplateswith snazzycoversthatmatchoraccentyourdécor.Even themostexpensivebrass switchplatescost less than$20each.Or, spendabuckforanewplasticplateanddecorateityourself.Use craft paint,orcovertheplatewithdecorativepaper.Youalso can switchoutletcovers,butdon’t gettoofancy.Outletcovers shouldblendwith thewall.

• Changeoutdraweranddoorhardware.Upgradeyourkitchenorbathroombyinstallingnewpullsandknobs.Be suretomeasuredrawer pulls so youwon’thavetodrillnewholes. Homeimprovementcentershavealarge selectionofinexpensivepullsandknobs.

• Embellish yourthrone.Addafewnewhandtowelsinthebath,cleanupthose halfusedjarsandbottlelyingaboutandconsiderupdating yourtoiletseat.Plasticandenameledseats($12to$25)inarainbowofcolorsaddadash ofpanache;asolidwoodmahoganyorwalnut seat($45-$60)makesanexecutive statement;cushioned seats($15to$20)won’tmakealastingimpression—andthat’s agoodthing.

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