Book of Homes, March 2023

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" We asked the comp an y t o do a major exp ansion o f our scr eened por ch so that it mor e than doubled in size and functioned as a thr ee-season r oom. The final pr oduct c ame out e v en be t t er than w e ha d anticip at ed.

Our thanks t o St e v e Morrison and e v ery one in v olv ed in bringing this pr oject t o comple tion. This thr eeseason r oom will giv e our family man y y ear s o f pleasur e and has a dded value t o our home."

See comple te te stimonial and a dditional pho to s o f this project a t w ww.mo r ris on sh om ei mp rovem ent.co m

cu stom k itchen w it h Dek ton cou nter tops a nd expa nsive isla nd for gat her i ngs/enter t ai n i ng Breat ht a k i ng mou nt ai n v iews f rom t he d i n i ng, liv i ng, pr i ma r y fi r st floor su ite a nd ga me room a rea Expa nsive new deck for out door enter t ai n i ng T he ma hoga ny floor s a re compli mented by t he st ylish lig ht fi xt u res T he second level has a com mon a rea , t h ree bed rooms w it h ensu ite bat hs feat u r i ng cu stom t ile/desig n a nd one w it h a ga rden t ub Enjoy a n exqu isite stone fi replace w it h a ba r nboa rd ma ntle i n t he lower level A lso, a g uest hou se w it h New Engla nd v ibe. O pen floor pla n w it h exposed bea ms for t hat r u st ic feel Slate floor s, wood k itchen cabi net s a nd a br ick su n room G reat room w it h stor age t hat cou ld be a 4t h bed room La rge f u ll bat h w it h wal k-i n shower Se pa r ate d r iveway to a la rge mu lt ifaceted ba r n /work shop

Seller- ow ned sola r pa nels for elect r icit y i n bot h hou ses plu s r a d ia nt heat i n t he mai n hou se $1, 385,0 0 0/ R 3151

B E C K ET – This 3-level 3 bed room, 2 5 bath contemporar y is on over t wo acres and offers ever y thing you need in you r Berkshire home! Soar ing 22+ f t ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows let ting in abu ndant nat u ral light Fieldstone fireplace completes the g reat room Renovated chef ’s k itchen with g ranite cou nters and stainless-steel appliances Large dining area for gather ings/enter taining Random-width pine floors G rand 4 -season room with teak floor ing and panoramic light Propane fireplace gives the ideal ambiance. Pr imar y suite on second floor overlooks cr ystal pond and the back yard off you r pr ivate balcony Expansive deck with teak /pine plan ks and ing rou nd hot t ub Unique “ t ree house,” offers a per fect escape to read, paint, w r ite and peacef ul serenit y Lower wal k-out level, t wo-car garage, large g uest or ext ra family space/ bath Energ y efficient with forced hot air heat /radiant heat / cent ral A /C Near pr ivate spr ing fed ponds Kayak, canoe, skate, swim and wildlife. Close proximit y to Berkshire at t ractions A t r ue gem $705,0 0 0/ R 3153

R IC H M O N D - Pr ivacy and westerly views without isolation! This R ich mond 4 bed room home on 17 wooded acres is just u nder 3000 sf Fireplaced living room, for mal dining, spacious pr imar y suite with large bath and lu xu r iously oversized shower The eat-in k itchen (over 23 feet long!) is ready to be t ransfor med into a d ream focal point of the house G rou nd level offers potential for workshop, st udio, g uest quar ters,home-office? Oversized t wo-car garage Neighborhood set ting with pr ivacy back f rom the road Hike f rom you r door, swim close by at R ich mond Pond Close to apple orchard and Berkshire at t ractions $600,000/ R 3079

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LEE - Almost 190 acres of panoramic views boast this spectacular, one-of-akind, undeveloped property located in the heart of the Berkshires in 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 Located within minutes of Tanglewood and, for those itching for the outdoors, Goose Pond and the Appalachian Trail are nearby $1,495,000/L3003

St., Lenox • 413-637-4200

DALTON - Beautiful parcel of land on 3+ acres Conveniently located, completely cleared, level, open parcel bordered by woods for privacy Access to public sewer and public water source at the entrance to the lot Gorgeous mountain views during every season - ready for building your new home. $149,900/L3113

L A N E SB ORO – This proper t y is waiting for you!! It could be you r pr imar y home or you r vacation home A sk ier’s delight near Jiminy Peak Resor t and many other outdoor activities Lots of pr ivacy here and a wonderf ul in g rou nd lap pool that’s 50 f t long for exercising or just for f u n Cult u ral events nearby in Williamstow n and Pit tsfield New 1500 gallon concrete septic tan k was installed in 2022 along with a new D -Box. $895,000/ R 3099.

LENOX - Design your dream home and make this cul-de-sac neighborhood the site of your new home! Underground utilities, natural gas, town water and sewer This 1 8 acre parcel Close to Lenox center, Lenox Middle and High School Minutes from cultural attractions and outdoor recreation! $209,000/L2970

Broker/Owners:

Pam Roberts, CBR, CIPS, CRB, CRS, ePro, GRI, SRES 441-9681

Tiffany Roberts, ABR, CBR, e-PRO 822-5369

Marie Bourassa, PSA, SES, SRES 212-6174

ed condo com mu nit y on Pontoosuc Lake! Th ree bed room end u nit with one level living, with g reat room, k itchen, first floor pr imar y suite and lau nd r y Second level includes spacious lof t area, t wo additional bed rooms and a f ull bath G reat room includes a fireplace and sliders to an ext ra large side and rear deck! At tached garage, nat u ral gas heat and cent ral air This well-established commu nit y includes clubhouse, fit ness center, heated pool, 3 ten nis cou r ts (one fit ted for pickleball) along with kayak /canoe storage and docks for the larger boats $529,000/C3131

Broker Associates:

Barbara K. Greenfeld, ABR, C-CREC, CRS, Green, RSPS, SRES 441-5986

Anne Meczywor, CBR, CRS, MRP, RSPS, SRES 446-2179

Bonnie Parsons, GREEN® 617-719-4387

Realtor Associates:

Molly Thomas 441-3899

Nicholas Sereda, SRES, 441-0694

Mark Parsons 822-4169

H P rofessional Ser vice H Seller Representation H Buyer Representation H Free Market Evaluation H Ca l l the Profe s siona l s of Da lton Tow n & Countr y today to li st your home or spea k to one of our Buyer a gent s. You ca n a l so get on our automated ema i l li st for li sting sheet s.

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You’ve Got Questions?

by Lynn Arseneau

Dear Lynn,

Thanks for your column, we read it ever y month. We heard someone t alking about buying a home and something called “Redlining.” They were at another t able in a rest aurant so I couldn’t ask them what it was. So, we decided to send you a letter and ask you.

Thank you, Claudia and Gerr y

Dear Claudia and Gerr y, Thanks for reading ever y month, appreciated! The label “Redlining” was given to a lending practice that began in the 1930s. Lenders would mark maps throughout neighborhoods that were predominantly black as a way to deny a mor tgage, they would claim it was high risk . Because of this, a system was created where lenders regularly denied mor tgages based on where an applicant lived rather than based on the individual borrower’s credit and ability to acquire a loan

In the 1960s this practice was banned. Lenders cannot discriminate against a protected class by denying financial ser vices or be charged at a dif ferent rate.

The Civil Rights movement was success-

ful in causing Congress to pass laws preventing banks from discriminating against protected classes of borrowers in cer t ain areas based on their race or gender In the 1970s, a law was also created to mandate financial institutions to meet the needs of underser ved communities by lending. The Fair Housing Act prevents redlining in mor tgage lending.

“ The Fair Housing Act (Hud.gov) was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 as par t of the Civil Rights Act. As it relates to mor tgage lending, it prohibits banks from discrimination due to race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial st atus or national origin if they:

• Refuse to make a mor tgage loan or provide other financial assist ance for a home

• Refuse to provide information regarding loans

• Develop dif ferent loan terms or conditions for a protected class, such as higher interest rates or ser vicing fees

• Discriminate in appraising the value of a proper ty

• Condition the availability of a loan on a person’s response to harassment

• Refuse to purchase a loan”

Baby i t ’s COLD ou t side!

You need hot, gooey, butter y comfor t food!

Easy Cinnamon Roll Bread

Awesomeness!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 4 cans of refrigerator biscuits. The ones you POP to open.

• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

• 3/4 cup butter, melted

Heat oven to 325°F Generously grease 12-cup bunt pan with shor tening or cooking spray In large 1-gallon plastic food storage bag, mix sugar and cinnamon. Separate dough, cut each into quar ters and roll into balls. Shake in bag to coat. Arrange in pan. Melt brown sugar and butter and pour over dough in pan. Sprinkle any remaining sugar over biscuits Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and no longer doughy in center. Loosen edges of pan. Cool in pan 5 minutes. Turn upside down onto ser ving plate. Ever yone pulls it apar t at the t able! Ser ve warm with milk, cof fee, tea or ice cream. (Yes, ice cream!)

Lynn has answers.

Fair Housing & Cinnamon Bread! It’s all good!