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Living in the Berkshires
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Cameron Volastro
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Stone House Properties LLC
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Stone House Properties LLC
Tour This Berkshire Lake House $1,495,000 - Onota Lake
Welcome to 9 Appletree Point, a rare Onota waterfront opportunity in the coveted Blythewood neighborhood of Pittsfield. This property spans three lots, offering a world of potential for your ideal lakefront escape. The home's open-concept design greets you with lake views from the moment you step through the front door. The updated kitchen and modern bathrooms provide comfort and convenience, while the first-floor bedroom offers easy living. The spacious basement presents a blank canvas, ready to be transformed into additional living space if desired. Outside, you'll find extensive shoreline frontage and a large, private yard?perfect for enjoying all Onota Lake has to offer. Swim, kayak, ...
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Why Affluent People Love The Berkshires
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The Berkshires have been a luxury getaway for affluent individuals for over 100 year, even being referred to as "the inland Newport". Lets talk about why. Living in the Berkshires Newsletter: cameronvolastro.com/newsletter/ Cameron Volastro 413-770-7712 www.CameronVolastro.com Cameron@stonehouseproperties.com
Stockbridge Massachusetts: A Town Preserved in Time
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Stockbridge MA is a small Berkshire town that has been intentionally frozen in time. Join me in this video to discover why so many people desire second homes in Stockbridge Massachusetts! Living in the Berkshires Newsletter: cameronvolastro.com/newsletter/ Cameron Volastro 413-770-7712 www.CameronVolastro.com Cameron@stonehouseproperties.com
Should you move to Williamstown MA?
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Williamstown MA is a town full of art, culture, outdoor recreation and more located in the northern end of Berkshire County. Dive into this video to learn all about it! Living in the Berkshires Newsletter: cameronvolastro.com/newsletter/ Cameron Volastro 413-770-7712 www.CameronVolastro.com Cameron@stonehouseproperties.com
3 Reasons to Move To NORTH ADAMS Massachusetts
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Here are the top three reasons why people are moving to North Adams Massachusetts. Have questions about moving to the Berkshires? Cameron Volastro 413-770-7712 www.CameronVolastro.com Cameron@stonehouseproperties.com Living in the Berkshires Newsletter: cameronvolastro.com/newsletter/
13 reasons why you should NOT move to the Berkshires, Western Massachusetts
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There are some great things about the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, and some not so great things. To be sure you can handle it here, let me fill you in on the worst of it. That way you can focus on the great when you get to the Berkshires! Living in the Berkshires Newsletter: cameronvolastro.com/newsletter/ Cameron Volastro 413-770-7712 www.CameronVolastro.com Cameron@stonehousepropertie...
Tour a $3,485,000 Mansion in Massachusetts with Waterfrontage and a private Vineyard!
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Explore this Western Massachusetts mansion with me, a unique property I'm proud to bring to market right here in the Berkshires. In 2021, The Freeman was transformed utilizing high-quality materials from an aging nineteenth-century estate to a clean and modern getaway and top-performing rental property. The main house, renovated to be 100% carbon-neutral, features six fireplaces, two dining roo...
SOLD! What $311,500 Buys in Pittsfield MA
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How much house can 305k get you in Pittsfield MA? Take a quick walk through a property we just put under agreement just over 300k to get an idea of what a 300k budget might get you. Edit: this property closed over asking for $311,500. Living in the Berkshires Newsletter: cameronvolastro.com/newsletter/ Want to discuss your real estate goals? Get in touch with me! Cameron Volastro 413-770-7712 w...
Key Tips for Buying a Lakefront Home in the Berkshires
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Welcome to "Lakefront Home Buying Tips: Your Guide to the Berkshires." In this video, I'll walk you through the essential steps and considerations for purchasing a lakefront property in this beautiful region. From understanding local regulations and environmental considerations to assessing property features that can affect your lifestyle, I will cover the practical aspects that every potential...
Moving to the BERKSHIRES - 5 common FAQ's about Living in Berkshire County Massachusetts
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As people move to the Berkshires MA they often have some of the same questions. In this video, I'm going to take a stab at answering 5 of the most common questions for you about moving to Berkshire County. If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to reach out to me! Living in the Berkshires Newsletter: cameronvolastro.com/newsletter/ Cameron Volastro 413-770-7712 www.CameronVolastro.com ...
Why Pittsfield is cheaper than South County towns such as Lenox, Stockbridge & Great Barrington
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Why Pittsfield is cheaper than South County towns such as Lenox, Stockbridge & Great Barrington
The Kemble - an Elegant Berkshire Investment Property
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The Kemble - an Elegant Berkshire Investment Property
Winter Storm Night Drive and Skiing at Jiminy Peak Vlog - The Berkshires
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Winter Storm Night Drive and Skiing at Jiminy Peak Vlog - The Berkshires
Lenox MA Gilded Age MANSION TOUR - The Kemble
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Lenox MA Gilded Age MANSION TOUR - The Kemble
Berkshire County 2024 Housing Market Forecast - 2024 in the Berkshires
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Berkshire County 2024 Housing Market Forecast - 2024 in the Berkshires
13 PROS / CONS about PITTSFIELD MA - Moving to the Berkshires Massachusetts
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13 PROS / CONS about PITTSFIELD MA - Moving to the Berkshires Massachusetts
GREAT BARRINGTON MA community TOUR- Could you live in Great Barrington Massachusetts? The Berkshires
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GREAT BARRINGTON MA community TOUR- Could you live in Great Barrington Massachusetts? The Berkshires
LENOX MASSACHUSETTS PROS and CONS - Could you live in the Berkshires Lenox, MA?
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LENOX MASSACHUSETTS PROS and CONS - Could you live in the Berkshires Lenox, MA?
Beautiful Lakes: Exploring the Berkshires Massachusetts
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Beautiful Lakes: Exploring the Berkshires Massachusetts
7 Things YOU SHOULD KNOW Before MOVING HERE: BERKSHIRES MASSACHUSETTS - Guide to Western MA
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7 Things YOU SHOULD KNOW Before MOVING HERE: BERKSHIRES MASSACHUSETTS - Guide to Western MA
Fall in the Berkshires, Western MA Foliage
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Fall in the Berkshires, Western MA Foliage
SOLD! in Becket, MA - Long Bow Lane West
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SOLD! in Becket, MA - Long Bow Lane West
5 Best things about living in Pittsfield, MA
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5 Best things about living in Pittsfield, MA
Great Barrington Berkshire Busk! on Railroad st.
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Great Barrington Berkshire Busk! on Railroad st.
Lake Onota Pittsfield Ma - The Berkshires
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Lake Onota Pittsfield Ma - The Berkshires
Living in Lanesborough Massachusetts - could you live here???
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Living in Lanesborough Massachusetts - could you live here???
It’s beautiful but everyone is a Liberal progressive. Are there any normal middle of the road people there?
What happened to Friends?? Is entrepreneurial Beth Pearson still on the loose?
Pittsfield did not have a true vision for the future when I lived there. I think of that scam artist who launched the Boston-style apartments, the Maplewood Condominiums, and the New Amsterdam project...That total witch who owned Spice Restaurant and equally awfulBurger...that godawful British grocery store ...The emperor's new clothes
I lived in Lenox and Pittsfield for 10 years. GREAT people but limited public transportation and socialization. I worked in health care so I really saw the dark side of living there. The entitled second home crowd definitely made life hard for everyone else...It's nearly impossible to find reasonably priced hotel and motel rooms during the entire summer.
As someone that lives here I'll give you the only 4 reasons you need. 1). Elizabeth Warren 2)Maura Healey 3)Taxes 4)The state is infected by the mind virus that is manufactured in its many universities.
It’s not worth living here. There’s nothing here.
Tanglewood, Barrington stage co, Jacobs Pillow, Jiminy Peak, Downtown Lenox shops, restaurants cafes. It's not for everyone here but it's also what you make of it - just like anywhere else.
I grew up in Western MA 413, the major towns to me of the Berkshires, from North to south. North Adams, Pittsfield, Lennox, Stockbridge, Great Barrington.. all cool towns with character compared to anything mid to Eastern MA. Moving here is not for everyone.
Thanks nerd.
Sure thing pal!
One other thing you could have covered is access to high quality or specialized medical care. Likely you will need to go to Boston or New York City to seek very high quality and specialized medical care.
3 hours from some of the most advanced medicine on earth.
I forgot the fun connecting with the world when I was on a short vacation just over the state line, a six-mile drive to join locals in the library parking lot to guarantee access. At least grocery shopping was across the street.
I think I had a girlfriend who lived there was at the place with the artsy movie theater?
Too many New Yorkers. Same in Vermont.
Same in Litchfield County, CT.
What is the most affordable place to live in the Berkshires for a young couple?
Adams and North Adams are very affordable. Here's a link to my North Adams video: ruclips.net/video/B65plteLWuc/видео.html
Litchfield, Connecticut, which is nearby has exactly the same issues but then again, there’s something very special about these places
Holy-smoke, what a wonderful video. 😊
Thank you!
I and my body hate the cold, I have never been on ski's , slipping on ice sucks ....
Very well done!
I grew up in Lenox and I always thought about retiring to the Berkshires but my wife and I travel a lot in retirement and not having access to a major airport was a big factor in deciding against the Berkshires. As to harsh winters, since I’m much older than you I can tell you that the winters are very much milder now than 50 years ago. To me the biggest downside now is that there’s a lot less snow which means the skiing is worse and less cold so it’s harder to make snow.
Born and bred in Western Massachusetts. I have spent much time in this beautiful area. Great hiking! If Massachusetts wasn't so woke, I'd move back.
Yeah it does really suck when people are kind and intelligent doesn’t it.
It’s gone full on commie, and it’s worrying
Answer: Do you have a lot of money?
I like to call tourists in the fall “Leaf Lookers” 😅
Haha it’s always been “leaf peepers” in my book!
@@LivingInTheBerkshiresMAlike you I’m from Pittsfield and we always called them “leaf peepers”
Can’t blame them the fall foliage is awesome!
Beautiful work ❤
Thank you!
You have a nice presentation style, however, it would be great if you could include some pictures, videos of the things you are talking about.
If you encourage more people to move there though, then youre gonna lose what built the community. These new people coming here, not all of them are gonna be invested. Theyll just leave when they get sick of it after they make their money.
There are a lot of beautiful old homes that have not been maintained and have been left to deteriorate. New buyers will renovate them and add beauty and vibrancy to the area.
I think you can catch an amtrack from nyc in Pittsfield? There are also numerous swimming holes on rivers in the Berkshires that offer public access
I live in the pioneer Valley so know the Berkshires well. In regard to number 11, the weather, I would say even in the summer you can experience periods of rather cool rainy weather.
Don't walk down North St. after dark...
Lol Berkshire gangs ?
Is it anything like 412 Wharf Avenue by the gentlemans club?
@@JoanneGiangrande Yes. Right next to MC PeePants.
@@JoanneGiangrande yes and no. also depends on where your from as to what you determine as "sketchy" lol i used to walk north st all hours ,,, common sense , should always guide you though
@@jimfish5981 I was always more of a Little Brittle fan, myself.
The Berkshires is the greatest part of the Northeast to live in my opinion I am legally blind and this town that he's mentioned and I have been there and it's beautiful pastor a couple times I highly recommend going there great work keep up the good work keep up the good videos the Berkshires is amazing a lot of people say what is there to do out here there's so much to do it's too much to list The Berkshire is full history with the Shakers and everything and thank you sir so much for sharing things about the Berkshires we need more great minded people in the Berkshires living up where I live being legally blind anyone sees me walking they offer me assistance and I always have to say I got it I'm independent but thank you for the help I'm polite everybody up this way is polite and if anyone wants to see anything about the Berkshire like the New Lebanon Walk of Fame I put that on my RUclips channel Joey's adventure 1436 RUclips the Walk of Fame is all the children who graduated from New Lebanon New York or check out Stephen town the only time on Earth that borders Massachusetts and it's right on the border if you go to Mass you got to try Bob's country diner in lanesboro also crispy cone ice cream also Jiminy peak with the Berkshire East mountain coaster lightning bolt it's so much to do I'm just listening a couple things they're way more to do in the Christmas lights that he's talking about is so beautiful went there at my mother 1 year it was amazing better than any Christmas tree light area I've ever been another amazing place to check out is Florida Massachusetts is beautiful b
Very mountainous!
Whts the difference between north and south county
Yes... Need to know
Good question. I'm trying to think of the right way to articulate it - I'll have to make this into another video.
@@LivingInTheBerkshiresMA south county .. more touristy ...like stockbridge and lee .. north country ... more hillbilly like adams and savoy ...lol
Think of it like this. Think of the Berkshires as a body. North county ( Williamstown down to Lanesboro ), would be the head. South county ( Lenox to Sheffield ), would be the feet. Pittsfield would be in the middle, like the anus or the bowels. I live in Pittsfield, and work for the local gas utility. I travel the entire county daily. As someone who enjoys the outdoors, this is a fantastic place to do things like hiking, cycling, paddling, and skiing. The downside for some would be the extremely left leaning politics and excessive regulatory environment. I plan to flee after retirement.
@@ridethepace6005 extremes on any side suck. personally , i would not live in pittsfield if i ever come back... once you get around the berkshires' standard b.s. ,,there natural and cultural features are unlike any other and truly won't understand ,until you leave . i miss the berkshires . but not Pittsfield lol. i'll happily keep my visitors pass, thank you 🙂
Thanks for the info
Hey, love your videos. Can you do like a "day in the life" vlog of either stockbridge (or west stockbridge) or lenox? Meaning like, driving around town, where you would shop, the town square, closest Target, etc...? One small request, make it a sunny day :)
Grew up in Berkshire County. Raised in Ashley Falls. Beautiful part of the country.
Very informative channel, I subscribed to your newsletter!
This guy is from SOUTH county. BIG DIFFERENCE from North County.
Nope! Born and raised in Pittsfield - right in the middle.
@LivingInTheBerkshiresMA do you consider Pittsfield country? Or would you say its the recommended spot of your region ?
@@JoanneGiangrande Most of Pittsfield is not country. I wouldn't call anywhere the recommended spot of the Berkshires, it depends on what lifestyle someone's looking for.
@@LivingInTheBerkshiresMA like if you want all the stores around but still be near stuff. My search is also extending to Worcester area as well.
You’re missing the biggest con. Lack of food.
Not sure I agree! Proprietors, Mazzeos, District, Koto... We are missing a quality steak house though.
Pittsfield feels like it's been in a perpetual recession for the last 25 years. Looks like it too in places. I wouldn't hold my breath for that steakhouse if I were you.
@@wmst5065 so funny you say that! Rare 297 Steakhouse just opened in the hotel on North. I’m hearing good things about it.
@@LivingInTheBerkshiresMA I'll be shocked if it's still open a year from now. Pittsfield residents aren't known for being flushed with disposable spending cash. If that were true the Berkshire Mall might still be open.
@@LivingInTheBerkshiresMA I’ve been to two of those places. They’re ok. But not what I’d call “good.” And I’m not saying a place needs Michelin stars galore for a good food scene. I’m talking about the lack of diversity in quality food which comes with such a “white” place where everyone is Irish or Italian. I couldn’t live in such a “meat and potato” place like that. Background: I’m from LA and live in Orange County. My wife is from Pittsfield.
What about single story small homes?
There's a part of North Adams as you get closer to Williamstown that was developed more recently and has a ton of great ranch houses if single story living is what you're looking for. College ave is a good example!
love North Adams!
Hey Cameron just want to mention can you handle a few clients who wants to sell there houses?
Absolutely, Call text or email me!
@@LivingInTheBerkshiresMA Sent :)
Go back to NY
School system????
Hi Doris, unfortunately real estate agents are limited on what we're supposed to talk about when it comes to schools because it can be perceived as steering. Niche.com is a good resource or the Pittsfield Public Schools website.
I hope to stop by the area this august
Love to hear it! let me know if you'd like to connect while you're in town.
Everyone is paying over asking right now but if you know how to work with your hands your better of investing in something that needs some work, but not a total gut out.
100% agree. We just closed the house from this video on Friday for $320,000, but there's plenty room for "sweat equity".
Pittsfield is a shithole
Ok
The velvet sofa in the master bedroom 🛋️
We built a ski house in South Egremont in 1968 and skiied every weeked at Butternut Basin. Back then, there wasn't a hell of a lot to do at night. there was one bar full of old men, if you weren't in a league, you couldn't go bowling. If you already saw the movie at the Mahaiwe, you didn't go. The multiplex didn't exist back then. 20 Railroad street opened in the late 70s- they had excellent burgers.
Funny how things change over time. Looks like it's going to be a great summer there especially considering the new businesses opening this year.
@@LivingInTheBerkshiresMA I would hope that hardware stores, clothing stores and the like will all not be replaced by trendy little coffee shops and cute cafes. Much like has happened in Venice and Barcelona where you can get an expensive cup of coffee but can't get your dry cleaning done.
Whoever remodeled it RUINED the interior. Such a beautiful property why would anyone make it all white on the interior.
What are your favorite details of this home?
Good morning I live here also I stumbled on this place , I Van life the winter is Horrible but now it’s summer , I’d like to explore everything you see here local let’s Grow together
I've always been envious of van life and intend to build a van someday for surf and ski trips! Hope you enjoy the summer months here and looking forward to seeing what content you create around our community.
Thank you 🙏