Book of Homes July 2024

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P ub l is h e d o n t h e l a s t S a t u r d a y o f eve r y mo n t h by T h e B e r k sh i r e E a gle .

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Presenting The Stone House Properties, LLC Scholarship Recipients

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P A THWA Y T O THE TR ADES SCHOL AR SHIP

Awarded to a Chatham High School graduate who is continuing their education and training in the trades.

Hunter Curletti

P A THWA Y T O THE TR ADES SCHOL AR SHIP

Awarded to a Monument Mountain Regional High School graduate who is continuing their education and training in the trades.

Daniella Barry

SOULES -AS T ORE SCHOL AR SHIP

Katie Soules and Jeff Astore award to a Wahconah High School graduate continuing onto college who has maintained a consistent high academic record and has made significant contributions in sports, the arts, leadership, volunteering, internships, or work

Benjamin Gross

S T ONE HOU SE PROPER TIES SCHOL AR SHIP

Awarded to a West Stockbridge graduate continuing onto college who has maintained a consistent high academic record and has made significant contributions in sports, the arts, leadership, volunteering, internships, or work.

Our company and our individual agents donate to nearly 100 cultural and social ser vice organizations ser ving Berkshire and Columbia counties. Stone House has funded a scholarship program over 30 years which has benefited 50+ recipients moving on to postsecondar y learning.

F L O R I DA - This im maculate move-in ready single family home has 3 bed rooms and 1 5 baths Just 10 minutes to Nor th Adams, and 30 minutes to Shelbu r ne Falls

Shor t distance to K-9

Top Notch school, sk i area’s, t ubing and so much more! Hik ing and snow mobiling t rails practically in you r back yard! Enjoy nat u re and wildlife as you sit on you r outdoor deck Well-maintained tow n road! Finished bonus space on the lower level includes plu mbing for a 3/4 bath $374,90 0/ R 3229

DA LTON - Welcome home!

This 4 bedroom colonial has been a long time family home conveniently located near Dalton center, Pine Grove Park, the CRA, restaurants and more. Open living space with hardwood floors downstairs Kitchen has a large mudroom and closet in entry from driveway First floor half bath and laundry Renovated full bathroom upstairs

Basement has a finished bonus room and plenty of storage. A must see, needs some updating, priced accordingly $224,900/ R3232

Berkshire Country Meadows. Looking for new constr uction? 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 standalone 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, laundr y 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

outskirts of

village and adjacent to the W Stockbridge town line, you can access the Housatonic rail trail right through your back yard to appreciate nature at its finest! Two glass-enclosed front porches, living, dining, kitchen with separate laundry/ pantry plus a first-floor bedroom and bath can provide one-level living The second level has 2-3 bedrooms and a large walk-in

/R3230 R ICHMOND – A rare find, cape-style home with a large primary bedroom on the main floor! Open plan with wood flrs, fireplace, full bath, and an office on the first flr Three bdrms, full bath, and walk-in attic storage upstairs Two car attached garage. Newer roof Potential finished space in the walk-out basement with laundry Deck overlooking scenic, sanctuary-like 2 2 acres With your loving touches, this home will be your peaceful Berkshire retreat $485,000/ R3223

10 acres to create your dream $75,000/L3220

BECK ET - Over 20 acres of Berkshire tranquility for your enjoyment Come to the Berkshires and build your dream home on this exquisite parcel featuring a rough driveway to a partial clearing and a stream Mountain views with some clearing Fiber-optic internet available. 20 minutes to Lee Outlet Shops and the Turnpike Lakes, trails and Berkshire cultural attractions are easily accessible $85,000 /L3228 N A DA M S - This 2 family home is well maintained with separate utilities and s e p a r a t e f r o n t p o r c h e s Many upgrades Conveniently located on the cultural corridor between Clark Art and Mass MOCA Easily convertible to single family This Duplex is in great condition with a long term tenant on one site and recently vacated unit on the other $295,000 /M3226

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 Mee

$$$ Out t he w indow ! You’ve Got Questions? Lynn has answers.

Dear Lynn,

It just seems to me that renting an apar tment or house is better than buying a house. I don’ t have to do any repairs, pay taxes, insurance , or mor tgage interest . I pay the same rent ever y month and I can also leave any time I want and if I don’ t have the rent money for a month or two, I don’ t have issues with the bank . It ’s a no -brainer to me!

Signed, L ivin’ the Dream

Dear L ivin’ , Whoa! Let ’s review a few things .

Do you know that your landlord can raise your rent whenever a lease expires—and often by as much as the landlord wants . When you own your own home , you can lock in a payment for as long as 30 years .

And, your housing payment and improvements etc. all go toward your homeownership, not your landlord ’s .

Owning a home is an investment . You’ll own that home and it will appreciate in value over time. Should you buy a $200,000 home today you should see an increase in value to $250,000, $300,000, or maybe more depending on how long you plan to live there , improvements, upkeep and what is going on in the market . Your home is one of the best investments you can make. Did you know proper t y tax and interest on your loan are tax deductible?

Your home can be the ultimate nest egg, providing you with a great investment for retirement . The longer you own a house , the more it should eventually be wor th.

I ’ ve b een a R ealtor for 37 years People f requently ask for my advice and opinions , and by sharing those ques tions and answers with you , I hop e to off er some helpf ul information

It ’s yours! This is obvious but it ’s wor th emphasizing: With a rental, you run the risk of getting kicked out . Ugh! With a home , you can live there indefinitely And isn’ t it comfor ting to know you have your own home , YOUR investment . Lastly, your money isn’ t being used to build your landlords investment for their future!

Dear Lynn,

The interior of my house was painted a color called Lambs Ear, kind of an off-white , almond. I recently repainted the whole thing in shades of gray so when I sell it look s updated OMG! I just heard on one of those HGT V shows that gray is on it ’s way out only to be replaced by beige! What is going on?

Signed, Painted Myself Into A Corner

Dear PMIAC,

Oh, the decorating dilemma! This is what I found on HomesandGardens com:

“Gray hasn’ t been getting a lot of love in recent years, once the go -to neutral for any and ever y space it ’s now on the out , but what color is replacing gray ? What ’s the ‘new ’ gray in the world of interior design?

Well, interior designers say it ’s another neutral that ’s had its time but is now back in vogue. Beige and those warmer, let ’s just say it , more yellowy neutrals for many years, have been shunned, associated with magnolia paints of the 90s However, this versatile and surprisingly elegant hue has made a comeback in color trends and is now replacing gray as the go -to neutral.

Here , designers, decorators, and color exper ts reveal why beige is replacing gray for 2024, and how to decorate with beige for a beautiful scheme ever y time.”

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