Barnbrook Realty Awarded Christie's Affiliatiation

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Christie's International Real Estate, the world’s leading luxury real estate network and a subsidiary of Christie’s auction house, has awarded Affiliate status to Great Barrington-based Barnbrook Realty, one of the region’s preeminent boutique brokerages of luxury and commercial real estate.

With its origins dating back to 1976, Barnbrook Realty operates out of the southern part of the Berkshire mountain range – an area known as a hub and feeder market to the vibrant and affluent Berkshire region.  

Barnbrook’s name was inspired by its first location: A small barn along a babbling brook on Route 7. Today, located in the middle of Great Barrington’s Main Street and lead by owner, licensed broker and real estate appraiser Mary White, in tandem with her daughter, Maureen White -- one of the top-selling residential real estate brokers in Berkshire County – the family-owned Barnbrook Realty team is composed of some of the most innovative and seasoned brokers in Berkshire who cater to the area’s most discriminating clientele.  

“It is an honor to award Barnbrook Realty with Affiliate status,” said Kathleen Coumou, senior vice president, Northeast Region Manager of Christie’s International Real Estate.  “The firm’s indisputable reputation within the marketplace and overwhelming success has made it an industry standout and a welcomed addition to our global network.”


Boasting a foothold in the local flagship community, Barnbrook Realty is a favored resource for buyers and sellers of luxury real estate as well as those interested in investment and commercial opportunities. By joining the Christie’s International Real Estate network, the company will exclusively represent the CIRE brand in the Berkshire region.

Wholly owned by Christie's, the world's leading art business, Christie's International Real Estate is represented in 45 countries. Barnbrook Realty joins this carefully selected organization of brokerages, all of which boast proven records of success in both high-end property sales and exemplary client service.

“We at Barnbrook Realty are extremely proud and honored to be affiliated with the distinctive brand of Christies International Real Estate,” said Maureen White, owner and broker of Barnbrook Realty, who, along with her mother, Mary R. White, principal broker, offers almost 50 years of Berkshire real estate experience. “The esteemed affiliation gives us the ability to offer our clients and their properties an unparalleled scope of international exposure under the distinctive ‘Christie’s’ brand through highly targeted global marketing programs and services.”

For Barnbrook Realty and its listings, call 413-528-4423 or visit www.barnbrookrealty.com.

 

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MassDOT Project Will Affect Traffic Near BMC

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Prepare for traffic impacts around Berkshire Medical Center through May for a state Department of Transportation project to improve situations and intersections on North Street and First Street.

Because of this, traffic will be reduced to one lane of travel on First Street (U.S. Route 7) and North Street between Burbank Street and Abbott Street from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday through at least May 6.

BMC and Medical Arts Complex parking areas remain open and detours may be in place at certain times. The city will provide additional updates on changes to traffic patterns in the area as construction progresses.

The project has been a few years in the making, with a public hearing dating back to 2021. It aims to increase safety for all modes of transportation and improve intersection operation.

It consists of intersection widening and signalization improvements at First and Tyler streets, the conversion of North Street between Tyler and Stoddard Avenue to serve one-way southbound traffic only, intersection improvements at Charles Street and North Street, intersection improvements at Springside Avenue and North Street, and the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of First Street, North Street, Stoddard Avenue, and the Berkshire Medical Center entrance.

Work also includes the construction of 5-foot bike lanes and 5-foot sidewalks with ADA-compliant curb ramps.  

Last year, the City Council approved multiple orders for the state project: five orders of takings for intersection and signal improvements at First Street and North Street. 

The total amount identified for permanent and temporary takings is $397,200, with $200,000 allocated by the council and the additional monies coming from carryover Chapter 90 funding. The state Transportation Improvement Plan is paying for the project and the city is responsible for 20 percent of the design cost and rights-of-way takings.

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