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Celebrating over 33 years of service to our valued clients! 48 Housatonic St., Lenox • 413-637-4200 www.berkshirehouses.com • info@berkshirehouses.com NE
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PITTSFIELD - Hidden gem with attached guest house! Centrally located near downtown Pittsfield yet tucked away on a side street with only five homes. The property boasts a spacious main house with 4 bedrooms & 2 full baths. The attached guest home has a kitchen, full bath, living room, & bedroom. Relax & sip your morning coffee on your spacious and inviting front porch and then enjoy easy access to theatres, restaurants & shops downtown. One of a kind opportunity not to be missed! $589,500/R3084
LENOX - Zoned business! Options abound with this colonial in the heart of downtown Lenox village! Currently used as a two-family flat, three floors of finished living space begs for a smart renovation into a large single-family home, condo conversion or a home /business combination. Oversized lot for expansion potential, too! Great visibility, on the bus line, walking distance to restaurants, boutiques, nature trails at Kennedy Park. Short distance to Tanglewood and all Berkshire attractions! $597,500/R3089
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SAVOY - Looking to create a compound in the Berkshires? A subdivision? Or just escape from it all? This parcel of land comprises 130 plus acres on a quiet country road in rural Savoy! Over 2000 feet of road frontage with acreage on both sides of the street - the opportunities abound in many directions. The 1870s old homestead has been used for summer seasons only (no heating system) but easy to open and close. One hundred plus acres of recently timbered and wooded acreage on the ‘’left side’’ while the ‘’right side’’ is another 30 plus acres of open manicured, level lawns and paths abutting state forest! First time offered and a must see opportunity! $575,000/R3055
HOUSATONIC - One level living ranch located in the heart of Housatonic at the end of a cul de sac. A rare find on almost an acre of land. This spacious 3 bdrm/2 bath home has a lot to offer. Beginning with relaxing by the fireplace in the dining area and living room. A large eat in kitchen brings you to a combined entrance area used for entertaining. Enjoy dinner in your back sunroom overlooking the scenic views of your backyard. Relish the access and serenity of Williams River at the end of the street. Tanglewood, Historical Lenox and Stockbridge are minutes north and downtown Great Barrington is minutes south. $390,000/R3087
MULTI FAMILY PITTSFIELD - Centrally located restored 1900’s three- family colonial. First floor unit - high ceilings, large foyer entrance, beautifully wood floors, dining, light-filled living room, kitchen, 2 bdrms and a full bath. Second floor unit- large eat-in kitchen, 2 bdrms, living room and 1.5 baths. Both units have separate gas heating units (replaced in 2013). Third floor unit Bright studio with electric heat. Tenants pay utilities. Roof is 10 years young. Replacement windows. Low maintenance. Off-street parking and a one-car garage. Great owner occupied or investment opportunity. $299,900/R3085
PITTSFIELD 2 Family Flat. Fixer Upper. 1st floor needs to be renovated. Second floor finished and occupied. $99,000/R3074
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“To Be Built” Last available lot on Cherry Hill Drive in Berkshire Country Meadows!! Select finishes to your own personal taste. Contemporary one-level open living plan with great rm featuring hardwood flrs and gas fireplace. Spacious primary bedroom suite; two add’l bedrooms and a full bath. Large screened porch, attached two-car garage. Natural gas, central a/c. Close to the association’s pool, tennis and clubhouse! Minutes to boating on Pontoosuc Lake, skiing at Jiminy or Bousquet and all area cultural attractions! $659,900/C3050.
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Tucked away on Tierney Place, this urban oasis boasts so many perks! A beautifully maintained home has been in the same family for multiple generations. Perfect for a first-time home buyer, investor or someone downsizing. Features include a first-floor bedroom and bath and light-filled living room, and wood floors. Eat-in country kitchen with enclosed porch. This home is just waiting for your finishing touches. Enjoy open porch or relax in your outdoor soaking tub. Two car garage and large private backyard. Most of the windows have been replaced. A must-see property! $139,900/R3086.
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Potential to renovate at your own pace! Wonderful opportunity to complete renovations in this North Adams Victorian! Convenient location for easy access to town. $129,900/R3088.
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You’ve Got Questions? Lynn has answers.
REVERSE WITH CAUTION! by Lynn Arseneau
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Dear Lynn, I hear lots of things about reverse mortgages but I don’t really understand how they work. or Can you explain it so I can understand it? Thanks! First, you have to be 62 years of age or older. The loan allows you to convert part of the equity you have in your home to cash. This is not like a home equity loan or even like a second mortgage as you don’t have to repay the loan until you’re no longer living there. Deciding on a reverse mortgage is a big decision. You may not be able to satisfy the loan unless you sell your house. The loan is not typically used for things like a Disney trip, a yacht, or a world cruise. The purpose is to help pay for needs you have in retirement or using it to supplement your income. Reverse mortgages are not used in a crisis situation. They’re part of your retirement plan, if needed. Here’s more information from “Federal Trade Commission: Consumer Advice” that may help you: “It’s valuable to meet with a counselor before talking to a lender, so you get unbiased information about the loan. Telephone-based counseling is available nationwide, and face-to-face counseling is available in many communities. You can get counseling provided through a partnership between National Council of Aging (NCOA) and Green Path Financial Wellness by calling toll-free 855-8993778. You can also find a counselor in your
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I’ve been a Realtor for 36 years. People frequently ask for my advice and opinions, and by sharing those questions and answers with you, I hope to offer some helpful information
area at the HUD HECM Counselor Roster.)” Reverse mortgage counseling is so critical. A counselor will help you understand the longterm responsibilities of a reverse mortgage loan, not just the short-term benefits. They’ll also take into consideration your financial situation to help you determine if a reverse mortgage is right for you. WARNING, be very careful to avoid any unsolicited offers for a reverse mortgage or any one offering to do one for you. Should you feel you’ve been approached by a scammer you can call 800-347-3735 to file a complaint. Dear Lynn, We’d like to sell our house and buy a new one. Our problem is we need the money from this sale in order to buy. We’re worried that if our house sells and we haven’t found another one we’ll have to rent an apartment or find somewhere else to live until we find a new home. We also worry about the reverse scenario. What if we find a home we want to buy and haven’t sold ours yet? This has me so worried that we just may not sell at all. Can you shed some light on the predicament? Carl and Jenna
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Dear Carl and Jenna, So many sellers ask these questions and luckily there are answers. Ok, so let’s look at these scenarios one at a time. Your house is on the market and you now have an offer you really want to accept… BUT, you haven’t found a house you want yet…BUT, you don’t want to lose this awesome buyer, BUT, you haven’t found a house yet, and back and forth it
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goes. Good news! You can accept the offer from the awesome buyer WITH A CONTINGENCY. The contingency would state that you have a specific amount of time, let’s say 30 days for example, to have an accepted offer on a home you want. If you haven’t found a property within 30 days you may ask for an extension from the buyer or cancel the agreement with the buyer and return their deposit. This contingency may be adjusted depending on what you and the buyer agree to. Let’s take a look at the second scenario of your question. Lucky you! You’ve found the home of your dreams BUT, you haven’t received an offer on your house yet…BUT, this other home is your DREAM HOME and you don’t want to lose it… BUT, you need to sell in order to buy and on and on it goes. Here it comes… good news! You may place an offer on a home with a contingency to sell your property and the seller may accept it. Most of the time the seller will reserve the right to continue to market, show their house, and entertain offers. Should they receive an offer from a different buyer and would like to accept it, they would then contact your agent and offer you 48 hours to make a decision. You would be deciding whether to drop the contingency to sell your own home and still move forward with the purchase or withdraw your offer and received your deposit back. Again, this contingency can be adjusted to suit all parties involved. Guidance from your Realtor is invaluable with situations like this.
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