Book of Homes June 2024

Berkshire Country Meadows. Looking for new construction?

There are only 4 home sites left in this community Work with the builder to fine-tune from a selection of floor plan options! Your new 2000 sf home is a stand-alone condo It features natural gas heat, central a/c, and a gas fireplace Open living plan can be customized to your needs. Two or three bedrooms, two full baths, laundry and attached garage - all with the convenience of one-level living! Amenities include a clubhouse with fitness center, pool and tennis Low HOA fees, public water/sewer Pontoosuc Lake access is less than a mile away Skiing at nearby Bousquet or Jiminy Peak and close to all cultural attractions

cious screened porch First-floor primary suite with vaulted ceiling Second floor with 2 add’l bedrooms with private baths Bonus 4th sleeping space/home office. A stay-cation community - Berkshire Hills/ Leisure Lee features a swimming beach on Goose Pond, tennis/pickleball and easy access to all Berkshire attractions $559,000 R3222

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Winden Hill. Wonderful opportunity to enjoy summer in the Berkshires! Panoramic westerly views from this Stockbridge condo that is conveniently located to Lenox village and a short drive to Tanglewood Enjoy beautiful sunsets and glorious foliage Two bedrooms with private bath; the open floor plan includes fireplace, kitchen and slider to the rear deck. The

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LEE - Invest in a one-of-a-kind, undeveloped property located in the heart of the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts Conveniently located off I-90, a main artery between Boston and New York, this property has unlimited potential for those seeking a vibrant cultural area nestled in all things natural From a tranquil brook to ample locations for privacy and views from each potential building point, the apex of this property offers breathtaking vistas that go on for miles and miles Open areas of land and dense wooded spots give this property a diverse range of options for developers or a home buyer looking the ultimate location Located within minutes of Tanglewood and, for those itching for the outdoors, Goose Pond and the Appalachian Trail are nearby $825,000/L3003

almost 300 feet of frontage, has been recently perc tested and is ready for your personal design Whether you like to nestle in the woods, or clear an open spot for gardening and homesteading you have over 10 acres to create your dream $75,000/L3220

SAVOY - Wow - a chance to build your new home in Savoy! Over eighteen acres on a paved road for easy access, this gently sloping lot affords privacy and some southerly views! Value option with north and central county attractions within an easy drive $65,000/L3221

Your Future Is Our Legacy

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Dabrowski Sam Desautels

Kristy Fitzgibbons

Fact s and St at s

by Lynn Arseneau

Here are some fun facts about real est ate

• There is a secret apar tment at the top of the Eif fel Tower

• You can now buy your own real est ate in the met averse

• 1 in 10 Americans sell their homes due to paranormal activity.

• The smallest house in Great Brit ain is just 72 inches long

• McDonalds is built on real est ate, not burgers

• 90% of the world’s millionaires became rich thanks to real est ate

• In 2009 Australians had the biggest new homes in the world

• Brass doorknobs are cleaner and healthier

For sale by owner vs Realtor® st atistics

• A bout 36% of seller s tr y to sell their home themselves. They find this to be more challenging than they expected, and so they will eventually hire an real est ate agent.

• A bout 10% of people will eventually sell their homes themselves.

• Homes that are sold by the owner typically get lower and fewer bids.

• People who attempt to sell their home themselves are younger, minorities and live in urban areas.

• Real est ate pros provide better quality photos, especially aerial images, that help people to sell their homes, especially when they are marketed online.

• Realtors® typically have access to resources that makes selling a home easier and know the tools they need to do so. However, people who are selling their own home may be more motivated to sell it for top dollar.

• Many feel conf ident in their ability to sell their home. Listings completed with the help of an agent are growing in popularity, reaching an all-time high.

• As it turns out, FSBO make less money on their home sales than buyers who work with a real est ate agent. The median selling price for all FSBO homes was $190,000 last year. When the buyer knew the seller in FSBO sales, the number plunges to the median selling price of $160,300. For homes sold with the assist ance of an agent, the median selling price was $250,000 – that’s $60,000-90,000 more for the typical home sale.