ME!
Way humbled.
After a great record breaking year for me, to win this has blown me away!
Way humbled.
After a great record breaking year for me, to win this has blown me away!
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Hudson Valley happenings and hot spots...
SO MUCH going on the the Hudson Valley right now! It's really always such an exciting time to be selling real estate in the area because clients new to the area can always see that this is the right choice for them!
Just across the Hudson from my Town of Ulster home is the "Country Living fair" from Country Living magazine being held at The Dutchess County Fairgrounds this weekend...
Here is the link for tickets... Country Fair ticket info...link
Here is a GREAT article of some places the magazine picks for local eats, sleeping, and shops...
There are times selling Ulster County Real Estate where I somehow have a weekend OFF and get to some of our amazing annual music festivals.
One of the COOLEST music weekends is the Woodstock radio's WDST Mountain Jam festival on Hunter Mountain. I usually try and get up the mountain for a day or people can go the whole weekend for music AND camping.
Not your thing? Next weekend is the Clearwater Festival. I live on the Hudson River and Pete Seegar is one of my local heroes for being the main reason the river is in the great shape it is today, (I swim in it all summer)!
The Clearwater Festival is a great way to hear some incredible music, AND learn some pretty cool things that may just change the way you live!
If you are traveling through Ulster County right now, you may hear something that sounds like a U.F.O. in a 50s sci-fi flick. It's the 17 year hatching of the Cicadas! I have them all over my house and really love hearing them. They are creeping EVERYONE out, but they are harmless and only here for about six weeks.
Here is one from home...
(please stop reading now if you are not a bug person)
One hatching...
Ok, now back to selling Ulster County Real Estate for ME!
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Summer in the Hudson Valley...(so many choices)!
So many times here when I'm not selling Ulster County Real Estate, I will have a weekend off and instead of leaving town, just stay here because we have so MANY things happening around HERE to do! When I have clients who buy their own Ulster County Real Estate, I sometimes check in and let them know about a concert or festival I don't think they should miss.
I live just across the Hudson River from The "Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome". It's a really cool place with vintage biplanes that put on shows and even sell tickets to go up and fly in one! I worked for a lot of years as a mascot for WPDH radio station and have gone up in the planes a couple times in the Eagle costume! I am pretty afraid of planes, but for some reason a biplane felt more safe and comfortable. On most weekends in Summer, I can look up and see the planes flying or doing tricks over the Hudson. Check them out at ...
Another cool way to enjoy the Hudson River is to get out on a boat! I like to go out on the Rip Van Winkle that leaves Kingston's Rondout waterfront. The boat sometimes goes past my home and I always hear how much fun people are having out there! Sometimes when I am on the boat, I point out to people my piece of Hudson Valley Real estate as we sail by the house!
One really amazing outdoor sculpture park is Opus 40 in Saugerties. It's an incredible blue stone sculpted work that is something you never forget. Occasionally they have concerts there and you will find no other venue like this to enjoy. It's an incredible story of one man's life work...
Want to cool off? Here is a list of places in the Hudson Valley from Hudson valley magazine, (my favorite is Kingston Point Beach here in Kingston)...
Like trains? There is no better way to take a ride and enjoy some breathtaking Hudson valley scenery!
Neet a place to stay while you are here having fun or looking at Ulster County Real Estate? My two favorite places are...
A great lighthouse in Saugerties...
and the 1950s house Inn in Rosendale...(I have had clients stay there and they LOVED it)!
Summer in the Hudson Valley...(so many choices)!
So many times here when I'm not selling Ulster County Real Estate, I will have a weekend off and instead of leaving town, just stay here because we have so MANY things happening around HERE to do! When I have clients who buy their own Ulster County Real Estate, I sometimes check in and let them know about a concert or festival I don't think they should miss.
I live just across the Hudson River from The "Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome". It's a really cool place with vintage biplanes that put on shows and even sell tickets to go up and fly in one! I worked for a lot of years as a mascot for WPDH radio station and have gone up in the planes a couple times in the Eagle costume! I am pretty afraid of planes, but for some reason a biplane felt more safe and comfortable. On most weekends in Summer, I can look up and see the planes flying or doing tricks over the Hudson. Check them out at ...
Another cool way to enjoy the Hudson River is to get out on a boat! I like to go out on the Rip Van Winkle that leaves Kingston's Rondout waterfront. The boat sometimes goes past my home and I always hear how much fun people are having out there! Sometimes when I am on the boat, I point out to people my piece of Hudson Valley Real estate as we sail by the house!
One really amazing outdoor sculpture park is Opus 40 in Saugerties. It's an incredible blue stone sculpted work that is something you never forget. Occasionally they have concerts there and you will find no other venue like this to enjoy. It's an incredible story of one man's life work...
Want to cool off? Here is a list of places in the Hudson Valley from Hudson Valley Magazine, (my favorite is Kingston Point Beach here in Kingston)...
Like trains? There is no better way to take a ride and enjoy some breathtaking Hudson valley scenery!
Need a place to stay while you are here having fun or looking at Ulster County Real Estate? My two favorite places are...
A great lighthouse in Saugerties...
and the 1950s house Inn in Rosendale...(I have had clients stay there and they LOVED it)!
Here is this morning's sunrise at my place...
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Bowie, Daniel Craig, Anne Hathaway, The Clintons, ...Hudson Valley locals!
Just wanted to post a really great article about all the different celebrities that live in the area. Many have bought their homes from agents right here at Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty! It's kind of cool when you are shopping at Adam's and you spot someone like Daniel Craig doing his shopping, (Adam's site) taking a Yoga class and notice Uma Thurman in the studio or at a party and notice Alan Cumming there too! Of course even though this is the "country" it's still New York and everyone here just goes about their business and pretends not to notice...
Here is the article...Call me now and I can find you a perfect home! You will never know who may be your new neighbor!
Monday, March 18, 2013
A Rio postcard and how to pick a house Upstate...
As many of my clients and blog readers know, I take a two month trip to Rio each year in the middle of winter, (when the market is slowest). This year's trip was really special. I compete in Rio's Carnaval and parade in one of the 12 groups (samba schools) that fight to win each year. The groups all have to write a new song, theme, and dance each year and they are judged on about 40 categories from four different judges who give from 5 to 10 points, (ten being highest).
This year our parade was almost PERFECT and we won! We have not been champions since 2006 and it's pretty incredible to be on the winning team!
Here is the video... (the small group of dancers in the front at about nine minutes tell the story of what the parade will be).
Here is a photo album from the news...
Each year when I get back in March, things are starting to pick up and I become busy with clients looking for that perfect upstate home. With so many different towns and communities it can really be a challenge to decide which place is right for you. I have had plenty of clients tell me they want one type of property when we start out, and wind up with something completely different from what they thought they were looking for. That is where I come in and help guide lost clients.
Here is a GREAT article that explains some choices...
Here is one of my favorite listings on the market right now that is in a very popular neighborhood and will probably not be on the market for too long!
Many thanks and think SPRING!
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