Berkshire Realtor – Dreaming Of The Beach
Thursday, June 16th, 2011
As a full time Berkshire, Ma resident and Real Estate Broker who lives in Great Barrington, Ma , this time of year i dream of the beach. As you know the Berkshires is the number 1 Summer Culture Capital of America, and also offers endless Summer Outdoor Activities, but because of it's location in the western most part of Massachusettes means it is not a coastal community. So i dream of summer beach houses.
This months article in Architectural Digest captured my fancy.
Here is a link to the article with some great photos of a beach house on Folly Beach in South Carolina.
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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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Gov. Patrick & Berkshire County
Friday, April 22nd, 2011
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In this article Gov. Patrick talks about what it is about the Berkshires that he loves especially as compared to where
he grew up in Chicago.
Looking forward to a weekend at his Berkshire County home in Richmond, Patrick said the key to his affinity for the
region can be found in his life story. "Berkshire County is the confluence for me of a number of different strands in my life,"
"I talk up the Berkshires every chance I get, Patrick said.
Click on the link for his full comments about why he loves the berkshires http://www.berkshireeagle.com/ci_17895946
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