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George Cain of William Pitt Sotheby’s–Great Barrington offers a perfect house that is beautifully updated and maintained and in a great location. A must-see. Architect Kerry Bartini shows us what it takes to decide between tearing down and renovating. A report on real estate sales in the first half of 2025. Plus, recent sales and gardening columns and a home-cooking recipe.

Here’s what we have for you this week in The Edge Real Estate section:

  • Property of the Week –George Cain of William Pitt Sotheby’s-Great Barrington offers a perfect house that is beautifully updated and maintained and in a great location. A must-see.
  • Transformations – Tear down or renovate and add on? Architect Kerry Bartini walks us through the steps toward making a decision.
  • Weekly real estate transactions for Berkshire County, Northern Litchfield County and Columbia County.
  • Market Perspective – Sales of single-family residential homes in the first quarter were very strong but flattened as we entered the spring market. Volume varied by region within Berkshire County.
  • The Self-Taught Gardener – The student, who was born in Italy, called into question our assumption that foreign plants are aggressors by asking who determines what belongs where. Lee was delighted.
  • The Lazy Berkshire Gardener – The summer may be over, but there’s still plenty to do in the garden. Jodi has suggestions…and warnings.
  • Home Cooking – A recipe for Pflaumenkuchen (Plum Cake) from the kitchen of Monica Bliss.
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