Berkshire Real Estate – Gardens & Garden Tours
Saturday, May 14th, 2011
One good thing about all the rain we have had this year in the Berkshires is that our gardens should be very lush.
I live in Great Barrington, Ma. and i can see from my own gardens that the blooms this season are full with what looks like rich color. As far as the effect on Berkshire Real Estate Sales, beautiful well maintained landscaping and gardens are eye candy. They help to create those magic words Curb Appeal.
For Berkshire visitors, Second Home Owners and year round residents the Lenox Garden Clubs annual tour ” Hidden Treasures of The Berkshires” will be July 9th.
Six gardens will be open in Richmond & Stockbridge, Ma. http://www.lenoxgardenclub.net/gardenhousetour.html
If you live in a different part of the country or are traveling this summer the following article provides a comprehensive list of garden tours throughout the country.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/28/garden/28webtour.html?ref=realestate
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Berkshire Real Estate – Why A Second Home Here?
Thursday, May 5th, 2011
I routinely work with out of state buyers from NY, CT, NJ and FL. who are interested in purchasing Second Homes here in The Berkshires, Ma. They want to have a home in The Berkshires because it is a four season area. They like communities that have the cultural, and outdoor activities that Berkshire County offer. In the spring and summer when they come to town they like the idea of having a lot of lakes to choose from for swimming, boating, fishing plus many trails for hiking, and cycling.
Culturally speaking The Berkshires, Ma. 
is known as the summer cultural center for Music, Theatre, Dance with Tanglewood, Barrington Stage, and Jacobs Pillow taking the lead of the many performing companies. Summers spent in The Berkshires taking in the fresh air, and awesome mountain views have been well known for over a century. (more…)
is known as the summer cultural center for Music, Theatre, Dance with Tanglewood, Barrington Stage, and Jacobs Pillow taking the lead of the many performing companies. Summers spent in The Berkshires taking in the fresh air, and awesome mountain views have been well known for over a century. (more…)Berkshire Real Estate – Second Home Options
Saturday, April 30th, 2011
I was just reading about an interesting concept for Second Home Owners. It is called 3RD HOME. A company that was created to fill the needs of second home owners to find a safe, fun and trustworthy way to “expand” the use of their second homes.Sometimes home owners are too busy to visit their vacation homes or simply want a different getaway experience. 3RD HOME provides a solution. Members’ second homes provide more access and value than they ever imagined.
3RD HOME members can reserve a second home any time – anywhere around the world. Home owners in different markets are linked on a single website. Members simply go online, browse, click and instantly reserve their vacations of a lifetime in a variety of settings around the globe. An interactive site allows members to set alerts and connect with other members to plan their getaways.
Website: http://www.3rdhome.com/
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Berkshire Real Estate – Pricing Tips For Sellers!
Thursday, April 21st, 2011Pricing in today’s market is key. Buyers are not only looking at List Price but also at Assessed Value. When a house is first listed is the time that it generates the most excitement. So Pricing your house right from the get go will help you sell it more quickly, when buyer enthusiasm for your property is high.
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Berkshire Real Estate/Mountain Views – Priced To Sell
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
Berkshire Real Estate – West Stockbridge, Ma. This very special property with Spectacular Mountain Views from every room has just had a PRICE REDUCTION. The new list price ($1,950,000) is well below the assessed value. This is the perfect time of year to enjoy Berkshire Mountain Views. Swim and Relax in the Fabulous Infinity Pool. Begin to make plans to entertain your family and friends in this extraordinary light filled property. Every time i show this house i have to resist jumping into the pool. Priced To Sell $1,950,000
Click on the link below to see details and more photos.
http://www.flexmls.com/share/1OfV/76-West-CENTER-Rd-West-Stockbridge-MA-01266
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Berkshire Real Estate – Pittsfield Market On The Rise
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
Great News for the Berkshire Real Estate Market as compiled by the National Association Of Realtors.
Although the price of Real Estate in many Areas of the Country have dropped, there are housing markets that are on the upswing. This article features the top 5 markets. The metropoliatan area of Pittsfield, Ma in The Berkshires is number two in Growth.
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Becket, Ma .- Lakeside Cottage For Sale
Sunday, March 20th, 2011
CHARMING LAKESIDE COTTAGE! $129,000.
The Perfect Weekend Getaway In The Berkshires!
Relax at this Becket, Ma. Lake or Swim, Boat & Fish. Cottage is close to all Summer & Winter Berkshire Attractions.
Tanglewood, Jacobs Pillow, Ski Butternut, Hiking, Antiquing, Fine Dining, Bird Watching & Much Much More.
For more information contact: Marlene (413) 717-0773
West Stockbridge, Ma Real Estate For Sale
Friday, March 18th, 2011
W.Stockbridge, Ma. – Vista Hill is an architecturally designed property that captures Mountain Views from every room. Spacious common rooms, soaring ceilings, great flow, inspiring gourmet kitchen, sensational dining room with bamboo ceiling. A Wrap around deck, infinity pool, large screened porch, master suite w/his & her bath, 5 additional bedrooms, game room, and 4 1/2 baths complete this multi level property located on one of the most scenic roads in West Stockbridge, Ma.
Located near the towns of West Stockbridge, Lenox and Great Barrington, with Fine Dining, Theatre, Dance Tanglewood, Shakespeare & Co, Edith Wharton Home and all Berkshire Attractions. $2,300,000
This magnificent property is also being made available for Summer/Vacation Rental.
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Berkshire Real Estate: Fireplaces & Green Building
Thursday, January 20th, 2011
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I was just reading this article in the NYTimes that i would like to share with Berkshire Home Buyers and Owners
It appears as if “Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire” and all the Romantic notions and Imagery of sitting by the fireplace on a cold wintry Berkshire evening is becoming politically incorrect in the environmentally sensitive Green Building Community.
According to Diane Baileya senior scientist with the Natural Resources Defense Council in San Francisco. “The smoke from a fire smells very nice,” “But it can cause a lot of harm.” The tiny particles, she said, “can cause inflammation and illness, and can cross into the bloodstream, triggering heart attacks” as well as worsening other conditions.
And last fall, an article on the Web site GreenBlizzard.com, “Cozy Winter Fires — Carbon Impact,” called wood-burning fires “a direct pollutant to you, your family and your community.”
The alternate position expressed by Stephen Sears, vice president of marketing for the Brick Industry Association voices his opinion which is shared by some others, that most fireplaces are used far too infrequently to cause any real damage to the environment.
Here in the Berkshires with snowy cold winters, many of my clients, some of who are second home buyers want to have a fireplace, and sometimes more then one. If you are looking at homes for sale in the Berkshires and want a wood burning fireplace, and are eco sensitive, experts say, there are several ways to make it more environmentally friendly, including using an energy-efficient wood or pellet stove certified by the Environmental Protection Agency or retrofitting a fireplace with an insert that fits into the mouth of a fireplace and enables it to heat more efficiently.
The article also gets into the the impact of cutting down trees vs. imported oil. Many inthe green movement only use seasoned wood from trees that have naturally fallen down on either their property or a neighboring one.
It is an interesting debate. I look forward to seeing how this eco trend impacts home buyer preferences in the Berkshire Real Estate market.
Here is the Link to the Article.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/20/garden/20fire.html?_r=1&ref=garden
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Berkshire Real Estate – Pittsfield Condominium For Sale
Friday, January 7th, 2011Berkshire Real Estate – Pittsfield Ma. Newly Renovated Luxury Condominium at 433 North St. in the heart of the Arts Section of Pittsfield, has just recently come on the market. This Light filled unit with distant Berkshire Mountain Views is a lovely choice as either a Pied -A -Terre for a Second Homeowner or for a First Time Home Buyer who wants to be close to work, and all the cultural activities that are going on in Pittsfield. The building which houses Ferrin Art Gallery on the ground level, has been tastefully renovated and updated. Enjoy Coffee at Dotties, Tapas at Mission, Walk to the Beacon Theatre, Barrington Stage, Baba Louies, Berkshire Museum, Art Galleries, and so much more. Enjoy an Urban Lifestyle in the middle of The Beautiful Berkshire Hills!
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