Selling Your Home

Existing-Home Sales Slid 2.4% in March

Existing-Home Sales Dipped 7.7% in November

Key Highlights Existing-home sales retreated 2.4% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.44 million. Sales declined 22.0% from one year ago. The median existing-home sales price dipped 0.9% from the previous year to $375,700. The inventory of unsold existing homes rose 1.0% from the prior month to

UNDER CONTRACT: Stockbridge stunner with expansive views

12 Castle Hill Road Stockbridge, MA 01262
April 13, 2023

Privately sited atop a hill on almost 9 acres with views spanning to Butternut and beyond, you will find serenity while only being minutes to downtown Stockbridge and all other south county attractions. Open plan with excellent natural light, chef’s kitchen, great room, study w/fireplace, powder room, back deck, screened

UNDER CONTRACT: Lenox updated charmer

184 Housatonic Street Lenox Ma
April 11, 2023

Enjoy EXTREMELY low taxes & less than a minute drive from downtown Lenox! This thoughtfully renovated & updated four bedroom, one bath property is bursting with charm and elegance. As you enter this two story home with 3 floors of new windows and doors from the private shared driveway, you’re

Nearly 50% of Sellers’ Agents Said Staging a Home Reduced Its Time on Market, NAR Report Finds

House Staging

Key Highlights Almost half of sellers’ agents (48%) reported that home staging decreased a property’s time on the market. Twenty percent of both buyers’ and sellers’ agents said home staging increased the dollar value offered by between 1% and 5% compared to similar homes on the market not staged. Staging

BERKSHIRE COUNTY MARKET UPDATE Residential properties activity for Week of March 18 – 25, 2023

Berkshire County Market Update March 18-25, 2023
March 25, 2023

🏠 30 New Berkshire County Residential Listings 📃 19 Berkshire County Residential Pended Sales 🔑 27 Berkshire County Residential Homes Sold This information can be helpful for anyone who are interested in buying or selling residential property in Berkshire County. Educating oneself on the number of new listings, pended sales,

2022 Year End Market Watch | January – December Sales Comparison

Berkshire County Market Watch
March 22, 2023

  As we reflect on 2022 real estate sales data, trends show a slowing sales pace into 2023 from the peak of pandemic buying.  While we did not maintain the rapid market of 2020 and 2021, we note that the number of properties sold and the dollar volume transacted still

Pending Home Sales Improved for Second Straight Month, Up 8.1% in January

Pending Home Sales Improved for Second Straight Month, Up 8.1% in January

Key Highlights Pending home sales improved in January for the second consecutive month, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. All four U.S. regions posted monthly gains but saw year-over-year drops in transactions. The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI)* — a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings —

Existing-Home Sales Receded 1.5% in December

Existing-Home Sales Receded 1.5% in December

Key Highlights • Existing-home sales faded for the eleventh straight month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million. Sales waned 1.5% from November and 34.0% from one year ago. • The median existing-home sales price climbed 2.3% from the previous year to $366,900. • Existing-home sales totaled 5.03

Are You Getting Ready to Buy a Home in The Berkshires in 2023?

Are You Getting Ready to Buy a Home in The Berkshires in 2023?
December 21, 2022

Inflation, home prices and interest rates were higher in 2022 than they’ve been in years, but if you’re planning to become a homeowner in 2023, you’ve got time to improve your buying power. TheMortgageReports.com recommends talking to a mortgage lender, even if you aren’t ready to buy until later in the