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Berkshire County, MA Real Estate News

By Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375, Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers
(Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside)
December Challenge -Paul Harsch CRS - in MA - First Time Conversation     Who to meet for the first time? Decided to go to the most recently enrolled new members and choose Paul Harsch, CRS. Paul’s welcoming smile cinched the decision!As a child, Paul traveled with his family as his father’s job changed, living in different states and even living in England. He came back to the US to complete high school in Connecticut and then went to college at Goddard, then the Sorbonne, finally winding up at Williams College. He loved living in Williamstown and decided to put his roots down there. He and his wife, Joyce, call Williamstown HOME!Four years into his real estate career, in 1979, Paul Harsch established his own real estate company, known as Harsch Associates, nestled in the Berkshire Mou...
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By Jim Mushinsky
(Centsable Inspection)
A Hinsdale MA home buyer should receive a brochure, Home Inspectors Facts for Consumers Sheet, at the time of the signing of the first written contract to purchase. A standard home inspection in Massachusetts is a visual examination of the physical structure and major interior systems of a residential building consisting of one to four dwelling units. It should be understood that there are certain risks inherent in the purchase of property and a home inspection is inherently limited in its scope and depth. The information gained from home inspection conforming to the Massachusetts Home Inspector Standards of Practice may reduce some of those risks, but the home inspection is not intended to provide the client with protection from all of the risks involved. Visit the Hinsdale MA Home Ins...
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By Jim Mushinsky
(Centsable Inspection)
A Hancock MA home buyer should receive a brochure, Home Inspectors Facts for Consumers Sheet, at the time of the signing of the first written contract to purchase. A standard home inspection in Massachusetts is a visual examination of the physical structure and major interior systems of a residential building consisting of one to four dwelling units. It should be understood that there are certain risks inherent in the purchase of property and a home inspection is inherently limited in its scope and depth. The information gained from home inspection conforming to the Massachusetts Home Inspector Standards of Practice may reduce some of those risks, but the home inspection is not intended to provide the client with protection from all of the risks involved. Visit the Hancock MA Home Insp...
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By Jim Mushinsky
(Centsable Inspection)
A Great Barrington MA home buyer should receive a brochure, Home Inspectors Facts for Consumers Sheet, at the time of the signing of the first written contract to purchase. A standard home inspection in Massachusetts is a visual examination of the physical structure and major interior systems of a residential building consisting of one to four dwelling units. It should be understood that there are certain risks inherent in the purchase of property and a home inspection is inherently limited in its scope and depth. The information gained from home inspection conforming to the Massachusetts Home Inspector Standards of Practice may reduce some of those risks, but the home inspection is not intended to provide the client with protection from all of the risks involved. Visit the Great Barrin...
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By Jim Mushinsky
(Centsable Inspection)
A Florida MA home buyer should receive a brochure, Home Inspectors Facts for Consumers Sheet, at the time of the signing of the first written contract to purchase. A standard home inspection in Massachusetts is a visual examination of the physical structure and major interior systems of a residential building consisting of one to four dwelling units. It should be understood that there are certain risks inherent in the purchase of property and a home inspection is inherently limited in its scope and depth. The information gained from home inspection conforming to the Massachusetts Home Inspector Standards of Practice may reduce some of those risks, but the home inspection is not intended to provide the client with protection from all of the risks involved. Visit the Florida MA Home Inspe...
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By Jim Mushinsky
(Centsable Inspection)
An Egremont MA home buyer should receive a brochure, Home Inspectors Facts for Consumers Sheet, at the time of the signing of the first written contract to purchase. A standard home inspection in Massachusetts is a visual examination of the physical structure and major interior systems of a residential building consisting of one to four dwelling units. It should be understood that there are certain risks inherent in the purchase of property and a home inspection is inherently limited in its scope and depth. The information gained from home inspection conforming to the Massachusetts Home Inspector Standards of Practice may reduce some of those risks, but the home inspection is not intended to provide the client with protection from all of the risks involved. Visit the Egremont MA Home In...
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By Jim Mushinsky
(Centsable Inspection)
A Dalton MA home buyer should receive a brochure, Home Inspectors Facts for Consumers Sheet, at the time of the signing of the first written contract to purchase. A standard home inspection in Massachusetts is a visual examination of the physical structure and major interior systems of a residential building consisting of one to four dwelling units. It should be understood that there are certain risks inherent in the purchase of property and a home inspection is inherently limited in its scope and depth. The information gained from home inspection conforming to the Massachusetts Home Inspector Standards of Practice may reduce some of those risks, but the home inspection is not intended to provide the client with protection from all of the risks involved. Visit the Dalton MA Home Inspect...
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By Jim Mushinsky
(Centsable Inspection)
A Clarksburg MA home buyer should receive a brochure, Home Inspectors Facts for Consumers Sheet, at the time of the signing of the first written contract to purchase. A standard home inspection in Massachusetts is a visual examination of the physical structure and major interior systems of a residential building consisting of one to four dwelling units. It should be understood that there are certain risks inherent in the purchase of property and a home inspection is inherently limited in its scope and depth. The information gained from home inspection conforming to the Massachusetts Home Inspector Standards of Practice may reduce some of those risks, but the home inspection is not intended to provide the client with protection from all of the risks involved. Visit the Clarksburg MA Home...
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By Jim Mushinsky
(Centsable Inspection)
A Cheshire MA home buyer should receive a brochure, Home Inspectors Facts for Consumers Sheet, at the time of the signing of the first written contract to purchase. A standard home inspection in Massachusetts is a visual examination of the physical structure and major interior systems of a residential building consisting of one to four dwelling units. It should be understood that there are certain risks inherent in the purchase of property and a home inspection is inherently limited in its scope and depth. The information gained from home inspection conforming to the Massachusetts Home Inspector Standards of Practice may reduce some of those risks, but the home inspection is not intended to provide the client with protection from all of the risks involved. Visit the Cheshire MA Home Ins...
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By Jim Mushinsky
(Centsable Inspection)
A Becket MA home buyer should receive a brochure, Home Inspectors Consumer Fact Sheet, at the time of the signing of the first written contract to purchase. A standard home inspection in Massachusetts is a visual examination of the physical structure and major interior systems of a residential building consisting of one to four dwelling units. It should be understood that there are certain risks inherent in the purchase of property and a home inspection is inherently limited in its scope and depth. The information gained from home inspection conforming to the Massachusetts Home Inspector Standards of Practice may reduce some of those risks, but the home inspection is not intended to provide the client with protection from all of the risks involved. Visit the Becket MA Home Inspector web...
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By Jim Mushinsky
(Centsable Inspection)
An Alford MA home buyer should receive a brochure, Home Inspectors Consumer Fact Sheet, at the time of the signing of the first written contract to purchase. A standard home inspection in Massachusetts is a visual examination of the physical structure and major interior systems of a residential building consisting of one to four dwelling units. It should be understood that there are certain risks inherent in the purchase of property and a home inspection is inherently limited in its scope and depth. The information gained from home inspection conforming to the Massachusetts Home Inspector Standards of Practice may reduce some of those risks, but the home inspection is not intended to provide the client with protection from all of the risks involved. Visit the Alford MA Home Inspector we...
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By Jim Mushinsky
(Centsable Inspection)
An Adams MA home buyer should receive a brochure, Home Inspectors Facts for Consumers Sheet, at the time of the signing of the first written contract to purchase. A standard home inspection in Massachusetts is a visual examination of the physical structure and major interior systems of a residential building consisting of one to four dwelling units. It should be understood that there are certain risks inherent in the purchase of property and a home inspection is inherently limited in its scope and depth. The information gained from home inspection conforming to the Massachusetts Home Inspector Standards of Practice may reduce some of those risks, but the home inspection is not intended to provide the client with protection from all of the risks involved. Visit the Adams MA Home Inspecto...
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By Jim Mushinsky
(Centsable Inspection)
A Pittsfield MA home buyer should receive a brochure, Home Inspectors Facts for Consumers Sheet, at the time of the signing of the first written contract to purchase. A standard home inspection in Massachusetts is a visual examination of the physical structure and major interior systems of a residential building consisting of one to four dwelling units. It should be understood that there are certain risks inherent in the purchase of property and a home inspection is inherently limited in its scope and depth. The information gained from home inspection conforming to the Massachusetts Home Inspector Standards of Practice may reduce some of those risks, but the home inspection is not intended to provide the client with protection from all of the risks involved. Visit the Pittsfield MA Home...
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By Jennifer Fivelsdal, Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection
( JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571)
  Today I went Leaf peeping in the Berkshire.  I took the train ride from Stockbridge to Lenox.  My option was a two how lay over at the museum in Lenox or two hours to walk around Lee.  I decided to spend the two hours in Lee where I discovered a lovely Peruvian Restaurant called Alpamayo.  I like all sorts of cuisine and somehow I knew this would make my day. I love Yucca (cassava) but I have never had it in the form of fries, I really loved it and will probably make it myself.  A good portion of the menu was centered around seafood which I love, so I really enjoyed the food. For dessert I had a Flan, it was called something else which I can't recall.  All I can say is that it was awesome.  I have a love hate relationship with flan, I hate it when I can taste egg.  This was just cream...
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By Jennifer Fivelsdal, Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection
( JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571)
Recently I went to a Steely Dan concert at Tangewood.  Okay, I knew the name of the band and the connection to nearby Bard College but not much more. I don't get invited too often to a concert - not since I slept through Aretha Franklin's concert and awoke to say how disappointed I was that she did not sing Respect (She actually did).  How do you ever overcome something like that? My husband wrote this review of the Steely Dan concert.     copyright © by Jennifer Fivelsdal, all rights reserved-Wordless Wednesday - Steely Dan concert at Tanglewood
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By Marlene Goldstein
(Berkshire Country Homes LLC)
The impact of wood burning fireplaces on the environment, and some solutions for keeping your fireplace eco sensitive. http://bit.ly/hZGM2z   Got A Question? Ask Marlene  413 717-0773 email:  marlene@berkshirecountryhomesrealestate.com facebook.com/berkshirecountryhomes twitter.com/brkcountryhomes  
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By Marlene Goldstein
(Berkshire Country Homes LLC)
According to Harvard University, The State of the Nation's Housing states that  "Historically low interest rates and bargain prices have made homeownership the most affordable it has been at any time during the past 40 years"  And while the market in the Berkshires has not been as hard hit as other areas in the country, we have seen decreases in new home production and household formation suggest that as demand for homes returns over the next couple of years it could outpace supply.  Nobody knows exactly how the recovery will unfold, but over the long run, owning property has always been a solid investment.  Here is a great flyer that has been prepared from information released by The National Association of Realtors.   Got A Question? Ask Marlene  (413) 717-0773 www.berkshirecountryhom...
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By Marlene Goldstein
(Berkshire Country Homes LLC)
www.berkshirecountryhomesrealestate.com marlene@berkshirecountryhomesrealestate.com www.facebook.com/berkshirecountryhomes
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By Marlene Goldstein
(Berkshire Country Homes LLC)
The Berkshires is well known to be a wonderful place to spend the holidays. Lenox, Stockbridge, and Great Barrington are some of the favorite towns to buy a Second Home or Vacation in.  The desire to create a  Norman Rockwell Christmas is hard to resist. Whether you are vacationing, visiting friends, a  full time resident or a berskhire second homeowner we increase our holiday entertaining schedule  by inviting family and friends to partake with us  in The Berkshire Holiday Spirit.  With that we also increase our risks. Full Post: http://bit.ly/gorYHz www.berkshirecountryhomesrealestate.com Got A Question? Ask Marlene  413 717-0773 Email:  marlene@berkshirecountryhomesrealestate.com www.facebook.com/berkshirecountryhomes
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By Marlene Goldstein
(Berkshire Country Homes LLC)
This is one of  my favorite Great Barrington, Ma. breakfast places.  Not only is the food fresh, the service is friendly and responsive.  Martin's is a Great Barrington institution for both locals and  Second Home Owners.  Eggs &  Pancakes go great with the  Berkshire Mountain View you see through the large front window that overlooks Railroad Street.  During the height of the summer season be prepared to wait to get a table, it is not uncommon to see people lining up to get into this cozy spot. Got A Question? Ask Marlene  (413) 717-0773 email:  marlene@berkshirecountryhomesrealestate.com www.berkshirecountryhomesrealestate.com facebook.com/berkshirecountryhomes
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