And the winner of the 2013 Ulster County Realtor Associate of the year is...

ME!
Way humbled.
After a great record breaking year for me, to win this has blown me away!

Upstate New York Real Estate

Have you heard the buzz about ROSENDALE yet?

I often have clients who come up from Manhattan looking for property in Woodstock.  They usually choose Woodstock because Woodstock is one of the only towns some people in NYC know about in the Catskills.  Some are suprised with the prices of property in Woodstock.  Woodstock is some of the most expensive of all Ulster County Real Estate. 

Those clients who feel a "sticker shock" over Woodstock Real Estate I can introduce to Rosendale.  Rosendale has the same "vibe" and scence of artistic community that you find in Woodstock, but with a very affordable price tag.

Here is what the NY Times says...

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/25/nyregion/25rosendale.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

New York Times says "Woodstock is dead"...

http://nymag.com/guides/summer/2009/57481/

Village Green's blog just wrote this about Rosendale...

http://villagegreenrealty.wordpress.com/2012/06/28/rosendale-ny-hippest-little-town-you-never-heard-of/

Rosendale also has a few sweet bed and breakfast places to stay.  The 1850 House is one of the town's newest makeovers...

http://www.the1850house.com/

The Rosendale music festival is one of my favorite local music festivals!  It's three days of great music and food!

http://rosendalestreetfestival.ning.com/
Speaking of food...
One of my favorite Rosendale places is "Twisted foods"!  GREAT lunches and amazing pretzels!
http://www.facebook.com/twistedfoods.pretzelrollfactory

Give me a call and let me show you Rosendale!

My fave food and COFFEE!

Hudson valley coffee traders in uptown Kingston is where I spend almost every lunch break during the week.  Besides the most delicious coffee, they also sell really great sandwiches, Paninis, salads, and really something for any lunchtime craving.  The owners and staff are some of the coolest people in town, and can always give out great information for any local things happening you may want to know about.  The gallery space changes and always has a great art show up to enjoy while munching and wiring out!

They also do catering and I have used the for open house events, (guaranteed to bring agents and buyers)!
here is their blog...
http://hudsoncoffeetraders.wordpress.com/

I was on Barbara Corcoran's segment on the TODAY show!!!

Barbara Corcoran contacted me asking to talk about my "this market is a DRAG" open house event I did a last year.  I told her "SURE"!  I am still so blown away by how many people saw it!  Here, see it for yourself, (I come on at about 2:30 in the story)...
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/46769220#46769220
Way cool after just returning from Rio De Janerio...(but that is a whole other blog post soon)!

A classic historic Victorian!

My latest listing is an elegant Victorian home on the "National Register of Historic Places".  The home is almost 6,000 square feet AND has a separate two bedroom downstairs apartment, (for added income).  Here is the full listing...

http://ulster.paragonrels.com/publink/default.aspx?GUID=89bff569-c406-419e-bcfa-29bcc2ab9175&Report=Yes

This is the "Chichester House" and has a rich history.

The home is walking distance to so much of Kingston's nightlife, Farmer's market, and busy community.

Here is a recent NY Times story about Kingston's new "scene"...

http://travel.nytimes.com/2011/10/09/travel/kingston-ny-a-rest-stop-in-the-hudson-valley.html

Sooooooooooo much happening around this weekend!

There really is just so much going on all weekend, and I am trying to take a break from Hudson valley Real estate to take part in some of it all!  Last night kicked off the O positive festival.  Kingston has really wild art all over the city, and great bands are playing all over midtown.  It's a really cool event where artists perform and create for free heath care, (what a concept)!  You can read all about it and see some of the amazing bands here on their site...

http://opositivefestival.org/art-music-wellness/

Fresh off the stage from opening last weekend's B-52's concert in town, The Lady Esther Gin kicked things off in the parade last night on her giant toy horse!

This article was just in the New York Times all about Kingston's scene...

http://travel.nytimes.com/2011/10/09/travel/kingston-ny-a-rest-stop-in-the-hudson-valley.html?src=tp&smid=fb-share

Sunday in Rosendale, (the REAL Woodstock town) is a Brasil festival and parade...

http://dailyfreeman.com/articles/2011/10/08/entertainment/doc4e8f16921410b127562484.txt

&

http://www.chronogram.com/issue/2011/10/Arts+%26+Culture/Brazil-Fest-at-the-Rosendale-Theater

Of course, the real estate market is full of amazing places to live here in the Hudson Valley!  Please, let me show you some of the coolest places to live in the area!



My Hudson Valley disaster report...

The headlines on Kingston's local paper this morning said in bold print..."DEVASTATION".  As I carried buckets of water to the house this morning after three days of no power, I started to think of how well I have things right now. 

Coldwell Banker Village Green had five offices here in the Hudson Valley.  One of the five was in Windham and that town has been "wiped out" according to the papers.  Our broker has lost one of the most productive offices she owns...for now, (Joan is a fighter and will get things back soon).

Here is the Windham flood Story...

http://dailyfreeman.com/articles/2011/08/28/news/doc4e5aefbdbf82e061884086.txt

I live in a 127 year old house on the Hudson River and before the storm I watched huge yachts going up river to escape.  The morning after the storm I saw some return and other boats upside down tied to floating away docks.

Hurricane Irene arrived in the middle of some very challenging negations and stress for me.  Driving around the area really is one of those horrible things that makes us step back and see how much there is to be grateful for.

I am still without power, but come into the Kingston office to contact clients, check the news, and share stories with co workers who are also without power and have stories of their own.  I had some high water in the basement and it really drained back out fast. 

Back to Hudson Valley Real Estate...

I have clients who want to look at homes the next few days and I am calling to see if the properties are still able to be accessed.

Happy to be alive!

(pict from my cell after the storm passed)

Freshy fresh summer!

I am really getting into a routine this busy summer with my food hauls.  On Thursday or Friday I beat the crowd and get to Fleisher's for the weekend meat supply.  It's really such an amazing place and converted me after 16 year of being a vegetarian to now being a meat snob.  Martha even did a big episode there and the owner Josh showed her how to butcher a pig!

http://www.fleishers.com/

Saturday Kingston has one of the BEST farmer's markets in the Hudson Valley!  So much to offer on just one of the most beautiful blocks in the area...

http://www.kingstonfarmersmarket.org/

I try to not cook so much in the kitchen and either grill everything or eat at my fave local place Riccardi's hideaway.  Great food and people watching, Riccardis can often be dinner AND a show that reminds me of The Bronx 1940s...(complete with a NY Yankees crowd)!

http://riccardishideaway.com/

I've been SLAMMED this year with clients who want Hudson Valley real Estate, and it's easy to see why!  This is a great new property I have that is walking distance to the farmer's market...

http://animoto.com/play/ihWg9bWmrWc1ov4AHfqVww



A Catskill getaway home on an acre and a half for UNDER 200K?

Yes, it also does have it's own stream at the end of the 1.3 acres!  This is a really great home on a quiet upstate, NY street.  If you like to ski, it's also right at the base of Hunter Mountain!  It has one of the most beautiful stone fireplaces to warm up after hitting the slopes!  It's a lot of space with over 1,800 square feet and priced at $199,000!  If you are looking for value in a home, this is the perfect place to raise a family or have a weekend getaway.  There is also a stone patio for weekend barbecue parties!  Check out the virtual tour...

http://animoto.com/play/AXl6B6jeQlwJJTRQ4QFP4w

Give me a call or see the entire MLS on my website

http://www.upstatenydreamhome.com/