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The Brockman Team | William Pitt
#1 Berkshire County Land broker. 24 years of historic farms, estates, bespoke homes, & land.

Chapin Fish & Shannon Margraf bring deep local knowledge, honest counsel, and genuine care to every buyer & seller they work with

08/25/2026

As summer winds down, it’s a great time to bring a little more life indoors. The right houseplants can make any room feel warmer and more inviting, but keeping them healthy through the cooler months takes a few seasonal adjustments.

Our latest guide covers easy options for beginners, tips for bringing outdoor plants inside, and simple ways to style greenery throughout your home.

Which room could use a little more greenery this season? Let us know below.

Keep your home vibrant this fall. Discover practical tips for transitioning houseplants indoors, choosing low-light beginner plants, and styling like a pro.

08/18/2026

Many homeowners believe that listing a property above market value leaves profitable room for negotiation. However, historical data shows this strategy backfires. Overpricing filters your home out of correct buyer search brackets and shifts the leverage entirely to the buyer during later price corrections.

We broke down the exact math behind monthly carrying costs and the psychological impact of a stale listing.

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Learn what happens when you overprice your home, from missed buyer interest and longer market time to appraisal issues and added costs.

08/11/2026

Being self-employed gives you plenty of freedom, but applying for a mortgage can come with a little more paperwork. Instead of relying on pay stubs, lenders may review your tax returns, profit and loss statements, and income history from the past two years. They’ll also look at your net income after business deductions, which means tax write-offs can affect how much you’re approved to borrow.

Knowing what lenders want to see before you start shopping can make the process much easier.

Self-employed and planning to buy a home? Learn what lenders review, how income is calculated, and why you should prepare before touring.

08/04/2026

When the current lease ends, what do you plan to do with your rental?

Renewing may make sense, especially if you have a good tenant who wants to stay. Still, a lease renewal is a good reason to check in on the property. Its value may have changed since you bought it, and the homes around it may be attracting a different kind of buyer today.

An agent can tell you how similar properties have been selling and whether your tenant could be an advantage in a sale. Have that conversation before another lease is signed and your timing is set for the year ahead.

We’ve written a new article for rental owners who are beginning to ask these questions.

Learn how an existing lease and the tenant’s plans can affect your timing, showings, and possible buyers when selling a rental property.

07/28/2026

Late July doesn’t automatically close the door on a summer sale. There are still buyers making plans before fall, and the number of homes they can choose from may have changed since spring. If selling is still on your mind, the latest post on our blog is for you.

Still thinking about selling before fall? Find out whether a late-summer home sale could make sense based on your plans and local market.

07/21/2026

The all-white, minimal-everything interior had a long run, but what's replacing it is more interesting. Warmer palettes, materials with actual texture, kitchens built around storage and calm rather than just good countertops, outdoor spaces that function like real rooms.

Our latest post gets into what's resonating in home design right now.

Home design has shifted in a clear direction. Here's what's resonating right now across color, materials, kitchens, outdoor spaces, and how people are thinking about wellness at home.

07/14/2026

Selling a home involves more moving pieces than most sellers expect: showings, offers, inspections, financing, and a handful of steps that can feel alarming if you don't know they're common.

A slow first week, a lower-than-expected offer, a buyer who goes quiet for a few days, or a long inspection report can all feel like something has gone wrong. In most cases, they haven't.

If you're preparing to list or already have your home on the market, it helps to know what's normal before it happens.

Selling a home involves a few moments that can feel alarming but are actually common. Learn what to expect around staging, offers, buyer communication, and inspections.

07/07/2026

Buying a home in a city you don’t live in takes more planning than a local purchase. You may have limited time to tour, less firsthand knowledge of the neighborhoods, and a shorter window to make decisions once the right home appears.

Before you book a flight or build a showing list, it helps to know what research is worth doing ahead of time, how to use your time on the ground, and what kind of local context you’ll need from your agent.

If you’re planning to buy from out of town, start here before the search gets too far along.

Read the full post here.

Buying a home in a city you don’t live in takes extra planning. Learn what to research before you visit, how to plan a house-hunting trip, and what to ask a local buyer’s agent.

06/30/2026

Selling an inherited home is different from a typical listing. Before pricing, prep, or showings come into the conversation, there may be ownership questions, tax considerations, property condition issues, and family decisions to sort through first.

If you’re in that position, start with the order of operations: confirm who has the authority to sell, understand the condition of the home, get clear on any shared decision-making, and bring in the right professionals before you make major choices.

If this is a situation you’re navigating, this can help you get oriented before you move forward.

Read the full post here.

Selling an inherited home involves legal, financial, and logistical decisions before listing. Learn what to sort out first and when to bring in the right professional guidance.

06/23/2026

Running central air all day keeps a home comfortable. It also adds up fast, especially through the hottest stretch of summer.

Our latest post covers eight practical ways to reduce indoor heat without relying on your AC to do all the work. Some are free. Some are a one-time fix. A few are longer-term investments for homes in consistently hot climates.

It's on the blog now.

Running the AC all day is expensive and not always necessary. Here are eight practical ways to keep your home cooler this summer, starting with the fixes that make the biggest difference.

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Monterey, MA
01245

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