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Outside buyers drive Berkshire County land rush
Berkshire County faces a rapid influx of outside buyers acquiring large rural parcels, driven by investment and summer home plans. Walter Wilson of Chatham New York and Isadore Goodman report prices soaring from 5 to 10 dollars an acre five years ago to 500 to 1000 dollars now, with demand from New York Chicago and other Midwest areas. Rumors of a bank syndicate funding a Richmond farm for 40 houses reflect the high stakes and potential impact on local towns and services.
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