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Book of Homes September 2024

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Pitts eld- YourBerkshireoasisawaitsyou.Well-maintained3bedroom,1.5-bathmidcenturyranch nestledonoveranacreofbeautifulland. Serene settingwithfencedyard, agstonepatioandGazebo.Charmingsunroom.Remodeledkitchenwithotherupdates includesnewsheetrock,new ooringthroughout,andstoneworkshowcasesthebeautiful appointed replace.Conven ientone -levelliving. Expansivegamermwith entertainmentopportunities.Vaultedceilingsand oor-to-ceilingwindows inthelivingrmallowfor naturallight.Lessthana milefromLenox,providingeasyaccesstocultural attractionsandhiking trails. $499,90 0 R 3239

FLORI DA -Thisimmaculatemove-inready singlefamilyhomehas 3bedroomsand1.5 baths.Just10minutes toNorthAdams,and30 minutestoShelburne Falls.Shortdistanceto K-9TopNotchschool, skiarea’s,tubingand somuchmore!Hiking andsnowmobilingtrails practicallyinyourbackyard!Enjoynatureandwildlifeasyousitonyouroutdoordeck. Well-maintainedtownroad!Finishedbonusspaceonthelowerlevelincludesplumbing fora3/4bath. $350,000 R 3229

CU MMI NGTON – .79acreparcelintheheartoftheBerkshires.Locatedonacountryroadwithprivacyyet30minutes totheculturalattractions.Nearby shingspots,swimming holesandhikingtrailsfornatureenthusiasts.Theclearwaters ofMillBrooknearby.AshortdistancetotheCreamery.Perc testedwithelectricatthestreet.Lightning-fast berinternet makesworking from homeabreeze.Experiencetheabundant beautyandquietthisparcelhastoo er. $82,000/L3242

RICHMOND -Mustsee Richmondcape!Thiswellmaintainedhomehasgenerouslyproportionedrooms thatincludea replaced livingroom,formaldining, openkitchen,familyroom, rst oorbedroom,fullbath andextrabedroom,o ce ordressingroom.Upstairs hastwobedrooms,two fullbathsandlargeopen hallwithbuilt-inreading/ sleepingnook.Partially nishedlowerlevelo ersadd’l space,gameroom,exerciseroom.Invitingfrontporch,reardeckandattachedtwo-cargarage. Westerlyviews,manicured,landscapedyardwithperennialsareagardener’sdelight.Walking/ hikingandswimmingatRichmondPond $639,0 00 R 3238

G RE ATBAR RI NGTON –Stepbackintimeandenjoythis countryfarmhouse!Overanacre ofopenlevellandwithfruit trees, gardenspacesandover400feet ofroadfrontage. Locatedonthe outskirtsofHousatonic village andadjacenttotheW Stockbridge townline,youcanaccesstheHousatonic railtrailrightthroughyour backyardtoappreciatenatureat its nest!Twoglass-enclosedfront porches,living,dining,kitchen withseparatelaundry/pantryplus a rst- oorbedroomandbathcanprovideone-levelliving.Thesecondlevelhas2-3bedrooms andalargewalk-inattic.Separate rst oorentrancetoaprivateroomcurrentlyusedasamusic studio.Adetachedtwo-cargaragecompletesthischarmingproperty. $380,000 R3230

R IC HMOND -Thinkingofbuilding?Takealookatthistwo plusacrelotattheendofaquietcul-de-sacinRichmond!The blendingofaneighborhoodsettingwithlargeparcelsallows forprivacywhensitingyournewhome.Servedbyundergroundutilitiesandsurveyed.Closetoallculturalattractions. $94 ,500/L3188

S AVOY -Wow-achancetobuildyournewhomeinSavoy! Overeighteenacresonapavedroadforeasyaccess,this gentlyslopinglota ordsprivacyandsomesoutherlyviews! Valueoptionwithnorthandcentralcountyattractionswithin aneasydrive. $65,0 00/L3221

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LENOX Thistownhouseo ers3levels oflivingspace.The light lledgreat roommakesforan invitingspacefor entertainingwitha replace,built-inbar andanopenkitchen withisland. Thesunroomwithwallsofwindowsopenstoaprivatelarge reardeck.Penstairwayleadstoaprimarysuite onthesecond oor.Secondbedroomfunctionsasaden/tvroom.Finishedlower-levelwalk-out withanadd’l2bdrms/fullbath.Attachedgarage,communitypool.Minutestolocalattractionsandgol ngnearbyatMiraval. $649,000 C3240

L EE – STOCK BR ID GE TERR AC E Customfeatures andcraftmanshiparesecondto-none!Onelevellivingwith open oor plan.Stone replace,oversizedwindowsand cherry oor.Entertaininthe formaldiningroomorspacious screenedporch.Bedroomsare thoughtfullyplacedtoensuremaximum privacy.First oor primarysuitewithjettedtub andoversizedshower.Customout ttedwalk-incloset.Ontheupperlevel-twoadditionalbedroomseachwithensuitebaths.Thefamilyroomincludescustom built-ins.Home-o ce(coulddoubleasover ow sleepingspace).Custom nishedgardenlevelspaceincludesa4thbedroom, fullbath,mediaroom,surroundsoundandaspaciousgameroomcompletewithkitchen,amirroredexercisearea,andwalk-out toyourprivaterearpatio.Centrala/c,naturalgas heat.Beautifullylandscapedandimmaculatelymaintainedcommunity.IdeallylocatedbetweenLenox,StockbridgeandLee,minutestoMiravalspa/golf,Shakespeare,Tanglewood. $1,650,000 C3241

LENOX - ROLLINGHILLS Convenienceofcondolivingwithapastoral settinginthecommunity.Openliving with2bdrms/2full baths,livingroom openstoaprivate reardeck.Oversized sliderwithnaturallightthatbringssightsandsoundsofnature.Partially nishedlowerlevelwithlaundry,thirdfullbathandalargefamilyrm. Long-establishedcondocommunitywithclubhouse featuresagathering spacewithkitchen,exerciserm,hottubandopenstoin-groundpool area.Tennis/pickleball,kayakstorage,dogparkarea.ConvenienttolocalattractionsanddowntownLenox. $289, 500 C3236

BERKS HI RECOUNTRY ME ADOWS. Lookingfor new construction? Thereareonly4homesitesleftinthis communit y.Workwiththebuilderto ne-tunefromaselectionof oorplan options!Yournew2000sfhomeisa stand-alonecondo.Itfeaturesnatural gasheat,centrala/c,andagas replace. Openlivingplancanbecustomizedtoyourneeds.Twoorthreebedrooms,twofull baths,laundryandattachedgarage.-allwiththeconvenienceofone-levelliving! Amenitiesincludeaclubhousewith tnesscenter,poolandtennis.LowHOAfees, public water/sewer.PontoosucLakeaccessislessthanamileaway.Skiingatnearby BousquetorJiminy Peakandclosetoallcult uralattractions.

PINESATBOUSQUET –PIT TSFI EL D –Thisspacious end-unitisamust-seeifyouare lookingforone-levellivingand aturn-keyexperience.Features open plan,vaultedceilings,gas replace,centrala/candscreened porchtotakeinnatureandbeautifulmountainviews!Primary suitewithlargewalk-incloset, bathwithoversizedshower/doublesinks.Upperlevelhasabalconied familyroom,2bedrooms/2fullbaths.Finishedlower-levelwalk-outwith bedroom/bath/familyroom.Outdoorpool.NextdoorisupgradedBousquetMountainandactivitycenter-summerandwinteroptionsincluding dining,skiing,hiking,indoortennis, tness. $724,500 C3244

You’veGotQuestions?

Lynnhasanswers.

WeUsedABuyer’sAgent

DearLynn, Wehadbeenlookingforhousesforashort time,withoutabuyeragent.Wethoughtwe coulddothisonourown.Visitingopenhouses andmakingappointmentswiththeseller’s agentishowwehandledit.We’velearnedmany things.Themostimportantisthatseller’sagents TOTALLYrepresenttheseller.Wehadanoffer onahouse.Theseller’sagentfilledoutthe offerformsandaskeduslotsofquestions.Our answers,aswerealizedlater,putusinavery unfortunateposition.Wementionedthingslike, “welovethehouseandwe’dpaymoreifwehad toaswecanaffordmore.”Wewantedtomake ourofferstrongandtheseller’sagentsuggested wewaivethehomeinspectionbecauseshe thoughtitwasaverysolidhousewillnomajor issues.So,wewaivedthehomeinspection.We endedupagreeingonahigherpriceforthehouse (exactlywhatwesaidwecouldgoupto),andwe lostourdepositbecausewefoundoutthehouse wasinafloodzoneandthewhitestuffinthe basementwasasbestos.Wewithdrewfromthe

I’ve beenaRealtorfor37years.Peoplefrequentlyaskformy advice andopinions, andbysharingthosequestions and answerswithyou,Ihopetoo ersomehelpfulinformation

offerbutwelostour$2000.00depositbecausewe waivedthehomeinspectioncontingencyandour depositwasnotprotected.

Wechoseabuyer’sagent!OH,MY GOODNESS!Tohavesomeoneexperiencedand workingforushasmadeahugedifference.He guidesus,explainseverything,negotiatesonour behalf.Hetellsthesellers’agentnothingabout usorourstrategy.Hewrotethecontractsoour depositwasprotected.Hewaswithusatthe homeinspectionandthenreviewedthereport withus.Heexplainedouroptionsregardingthe findings,suggestedwegetalicensedelectricianto lookattheissuesandhelpedusrenegotiatewith thesellerssavingusalotofmoney.Hereminded usofdeadlines,communicatedwithourattorney andlenderandsomuchmore.

We’rewritingthisbecausewehopethatothers likeuswillseethevalueofusingabuyer’sagent whenmakingthelargestpurchaseintheirlives.

Wearesograteful!

BrandonandCia

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