While the 2nd Quarter Market Watch is being finalized, we thought we’d share a few trends to tide you over. In the first 6 months of this year, residential sale volume is up 14% over last year, while condo, multifamily and land sales decreased.  The top performing markets for both the # and $ of sales in Berkshire County in all property types, transacted January- June compared to last year are … [drum roll, please]  Adams, Dalton, Lanesboro, Windsor, Egremont, Lee, Lenox, Monterey and Sheffield.  Runners up include towns with an increase in dollar volume, even though the # of sales was down:  Peru, Richmond, Alford, Becket, Sandisfield and West Stockbridge.  Honorable mention goes to North Adams, for almost holding level despite community challenges.

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