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!
Showing posts with label Ulster County Real Estate. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ulster County Real Estate. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
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!
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Yes, Realtor ads are the MOSY CHEESEY!
Being in a business where I always have to do advertisement can be a challenge. I have sent out postcards years ago when I started doing Real Estate that I look at now and cringe. My manager has one up in her office of a "just sold" card I sent out when I sold an OLD dentist office in Saugerties to a first time homeowner, (she has since turned it in to a beautiful village home). "If I just sold THIS, I am ready for ANY challenge"...(brutal).
Having to come up with new and interesting descriptions of properties are another hurdle. It really does seem sometimes like every adjective you use on a property can sometimes not actually sound human...(who talks like us Realtors)?
Then there are the head shots. No matter how great a head shot, I always think "that is NOT me"!
Ellen DeGeneres just did a pretty funny spot-on bit on Realtor ads that is pretty hysterical! Watch this clip and the CALL ME TODAY to help you with you Hudson Valley Real Estate needs!
Saturday, October 13, 2012
I'm on the cover of The Ulster County Chamber of Commerce's mag!
This past Spring when my house was on the Saugerties historic home tour, (I live at one of the Hudson River's brickyards) the Ulster County Chamber of Commerce sent a photographer on the tour. They asked to take a picture from my gazebo for their business directory and I said, "sure"! I really thought it was going to be just a small picture, but now when I go inside any local store or business, I see MY HOUSE on the cover of a magazine! Buying this house ten years ago is what brought me to becoming a Realtor. My "buyer agent" was so good and really covered so much deatail that it looked like the perfect career choice for me. That agent, Arielle Curtin, worked for another broker then, but now works with me at Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty!
Here is the directory for Ulster County businesses...
Thursday, September 27, 2012
My favorite Hudson Valley property right now...
I just previewed this really AMAZING home yesterday and had to get the word out for the listing agent. This home is on almost 18 private country acres and it feels like you are in your own private park. The house is surrounded by a small creek, (that never flooded) that winds all around your home with paths alongside and small bridges that go over it. The inside of the house feels like a warm SOLID home that has a HUGE fireplace so you won't care when the plow guy ever shows up! I was really surprised to see it priced at only $439,000, (I was guessing much HIGHER)! I know this won't be on the market long, so call me so I can show it to you! I told the agent the pictures don't do justice and she should hire a professional to capture all the extras this house has.
http://www.upstatenydreamhome.com/Web/AR297973/ListingSearch/details/?mls_id=NY-UCMLS&mls_no=20124102&display_page=1&lpp=6&index=1&total_listings=1&from=results
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
Two REALLY sweet AFFORDABLE properties!
The Ulster County market has so much great value right now, and things are FINALLY starting to sell! I wanted to get the word out about two of the best priced homes listed right now, (both $140K)!
397 Joys Lane in Hurley is a well maintained and cared for brick home set back on a beautiful country road. It's a small home, and the perfect spot for someone looking for a "close to everything" weekend place in Ulster County, without a second time job fixing something. Take a look!
http://www.upstatenydreamhome.com/Web/AR297973/ListingSearch/details/?mls_id=NY-UCMLS&mls_no=20123517&display_page=1&lpp=6&index=1&total_listings=1&from=results
12 Delta Place in uptown Kingston is a very large FOUR bedroom home on a double city lot! You can't find a place this large and is such great condition anyplace in Kingston! In a terrific "walkable" (and desirable) neighborhoods, with hardwood moldings, stained glass windows, LARGE front porch, and an even bigger back deck that is perfect for entertaining! Take a look!
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Hudson Valley Summer horse life...(and a couple listings)
While Saratoga is described as "the best six weeks of Summer", Saugerties also has a major horse competition and venue as well. HITS, (horses in the sun) is a really big annual event that brings a LOT of visitors here to the Hudson Valley, (Bruce Springsteen even came to watch his daughter compete)! The horses mostly compete in jumping courses with the Catskill Mountains as an awesome background. The venue also has an end of season concert and this year Michael McDonald is playing on September 9th. http://www.hitsshows.com/
I previewed a GREAT horse farm yesterday in Saugerties on TWENTY acres that is PERFECT for anyone looking for property for horses. Here is the property...
I spend as much time as I can in Saratoga during racing season, and this year had an excuse. I have two really great listings in Saratoga!
The first is a motel I have stayed at for years now because it's right on the backstretch and as close to the horse "action" as you can get!
The second is a restored historic building with three store fronts and two 2 bedroom upstairs apartments. It's in Saratoga's "arts district".
This weekend is the "Travers Stakes" and I will be in saratoga all weekend and hopefully not only win big, but sell both of these great properties I've had so much "action" on during this season! "AND they're off"!!
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Two GREAT properties!
I just really wanted to get the word out about two properties on the market right now. The first is a "short sale" in Kingston. This is a really BIG home in Kingston and close to EVERYTHING! It's priced at only $150,000 and will sell fast at this price! Here is the property...
The other is listed with an agent in my office. I have shown this property a lot and feedback has been SUPER, (I am even hoping the last couple I showed this to will bring an offer soon)! It's in the Town of Ulster and very close to Kingston!
Most of my buyers this Summer have really been asking for "VALUE" and I think these two are the best on the market right now!
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Life on the Hudson River
I live on the Hudson River and there really is no other place in the Hudson Valley I would live. It's a lifestyle that each day brings something better all seasons.
There really is not as much property on the river as people think when they ask me to find them a "river house".
An agent in my office has this great property in Saugerties and I wanted to help him let friends and clients know about it. Just let me know if you think this may be something you want to see, and I'll make sure to get you in to preview this. Many thanks, and hope all is well.
http://www.upstatenydreamhome.com/Web/AR297973/ListingSearch/details/?mls_id=NY-UCMLS&mls_no=20121361&display_page=1&lpp=6&index=1&total_listings=1&from=results
There really is not as much property on the river as people think when they ask me to find them a "river house".
An agent in my office has this great property in Saugerties and I wanted to help him let friends and clients know about it. Just let me know if you think this may be something you want to see, and I'll make sure to get you in to preview this. Many thanks, and hope all is well.
http://www.upstatenydreamhome.com/Web/AR297973/ListingSearch/details/?mls_id=NY-UCMLS&mls_no=20121361&display_page=1&lpp=6&index=1&total_listings=1&from=results
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
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...
New York Times says "Woodstock is dead"...
Village Green's blog just wrote this about Rosendale...
Rosendale also has a few sweet bed and breakfast places to stay. The 1850 House is one of the town's newest makeovers...
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
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!
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Esopus...(eee-so-puss)! Hidden jewel of the Hudson Valley
Esopus, NY is about 90 miles north of Manhattan, but worlds away. It's a beautiful area of mountains that are along side the Hudson River. I love to bring friends from out of town so see a lot of the great parks in Esopus like Black Creek Preserve...
The famous women's rights and abolitionist Sojourner Truth lived in Esopus her first 32 years, and there is a small memorial park for her on 9W in town.
The writer John Borroughs also lived in Esopus at Slabslides. Slabsides is a really great place to see and understand Mr. Burrough's inspiration from nature there.
Here is a small photo album about Esopus...
Esopus is a great find for classic Ulster County Real Estate...like this great property...
Saturday, June 2, 2012
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Sunday, May 20, 2012
The Ulster County Fair and Woodstock properties!
One of the best things about owning Ulster County Real Estate is being able to be part of all the farmer's markets and different fairs during the summer! The Ulster County Fair is a lot smaller than the Dutchess County Fair, but it's also more of a "classic" county fair. It's a single price admission and that includes rides and shows. This year the VILLAGE PEOPLE are playing! I saw The Village People, (and CHARO) at the Dutchess County Fair a few years ago and they were a blast to see live!
Here is the Ulster County Fair website...
The fair is in New Paltz. New Paltz is a really great town and owning Ulster County Real Estate there is not only great value, but also a really hip, cool, laid back lifestyle!
This is a great property I just previewed yesterday in New Paltz. It can be hard to find land and the right home when looking in Ulster County Real Estate, but this one not only has a cool 50's style Catskill's retreat home in excellent condition, but is also on almost three acres of property!
If you are looking for Woodstock property, there are two Woodstock properties I previewed the other day and loved! They are two completely different styles and prices, but each has that perfect Woodstock property buyers are looking for right now!
This home had such great "Restoration Hardware" design and privacy, (over SIX private acres)! I wanted to move right in!
The second home is priced much less and for even MORE acreage, (SEVEN acres)! The house has such a warm country feeling and all you hear are the waterfalls from the creek outside! A PERFECT and AFFORDABLE Catskill getaway or permanent home!
If you are looking for Ulster County Real Estate or that perfect Catskills getaway...call me now!
Monday, May 14, 2012
Life in my historic home...
I live in a home that was once a brick manufacturer along the Hudson River. Kingston, NY once had many brick companies because the clay was perfect for making bricks. I live where Goldrick bricks were once made and in Mr. Philip Goldrick's home. Some information about him and the company is here on this site...
A few months ago I was asked by the Town of Saugerties to have my home on the Saugerties historic home tour. At first I said "no" mostly because I didn't think my home looked like other "historic" homes in the area and also because I really did not know what to expect. The people on the commission addressed all my concerns and made me feel like it would be a great worthwhile experience.
Being a Realtor I looked at the opportunity to also meet possible future clients. Expecting about 200 people, I didn't want to just hand each person a card and had to think of a more creative way to get everyond my contact information. After a lot of thinking, I came up with making chocolate Goldrick brick bars with my card attached to the wraper!
My neighbors Marion Boxer and Jason Boxer found out about the tour and really were not happy we were doing it, (well, they never really ARE happy about ANYTHING). I explained to them that there would be a small bus taking small groups to the house all day and it would never be crowded, but they told me, "we have been on these tours and they are very invasive. The people go through your drawers, destroy property, and have no respect for the home owners". They had a survey done and started to park their cars in a way to make the whole tour difficult for any flow of parking. As the tour got closer I started to wonder if they had a good point and started to get anxious about my descision. Were the (peronoid) Boxers right? Was this going to be the nightmare they promised?
Nothing could have been further from the truth. On the day of the tour, small groups of people were bussed in. The bus had no problems turning around, (even after the Boxers did all they could to block off my road). People all day were just beyond grateful for my hospitality, respectful, and cociderate of my home and really loved learning it's history from all the voulenteers working. Saugerties even had a woman, (Anna Serravallo) who was in her 90s and worked in the brickyards and sat on my porch telling the most fascinating stories of life back then!
One thing we have always known about Goldrick bricks was that they were used in building the original Yankee Stadium! Looking online you can find the bricks from the stadium selling for big money!
What a great expierence and honor it was to be part of such a cool event! It was pretty strange having groups of people walk through my home with voulenteers telling them all about the home I live in...sureal.
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
The City of Hudson
The City of Hudson is now the latest cool, hip, trendy, and fun place to be! One of the bloggers at Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty just wrote a great blog about the real estate market in Hudson and how while opportunities to buy may have been missed, there is still PLENTY of properties with value to be found at a great price!
It really was just a quiet sleepy town with some cool antique and junk shops a few years ago and needed some work. The City of Hudson is one of the few towns on the side of the river that Amtrak reaches from New York City which makes it a really perfect weekend place for second home buyers.
Here is a photo album of the city of Hudson...
There are plenty of places to stay in the City of Hudson before deciding to buy property there. Friends of mine own "The Inn at Hudson" and it's a really special place to stay in town...
If you think the City of Hudson is for you and want to find the perfect property for you, give me a call or look for City of Hudson homes on my website...www.upstatenydreamhome.com
Thursday, April 26, 2012
One of my favorite "luxury" Properties...
An agent from my office has one of my favorite properties on the market right now. I was at this home yesterday and it really felt like I was on vacation at a French Provincial farmhouse. It's on over 50 acres and really feels remote and private, yet is still a short drive to the Metro North train station and a little over an hour from Manhattan! It feels like such a vacation home that I suggested the agent post it on Craig's List as a weekly rental. I also suggested she hire a professional photographer and get better pictures because I think the ones on the listing don't do justice to such a unique home. There is even a large studio on the property for (lucky) house guests! Let me know if you would like to preview this home. If you are looking for country luxury property, this is it!
(okay, this picture is this morning's sunrise from my home, but as I'm blogging this was happening and I had to share)...
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
What are "buyer's agents" and "seller's agents"?
I am always telling people I know that they should never drive by a house they like and call the number on the lawn sign, (unless it's my listing...lol)!
The person on the sign is almost ALWAYS representing the seller to get the highest price for the seller. When someone is buying a home they should always hire a "buyer's agent" to represent them and get the best possible price for them. This means the "buyers agent" will negotiate for them, know the current market, and really try to save the buyer (sometimes thousands) dollars.
The best part about having your own "buyer's agent" is the seller of the home usually has to pay the "buyer's agent's" commission! It's really like hiring an expert to work for you for FREE!
I hold an ABR designation to represent buyers and really love working for them! Here is the website for the ABR information...
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Saturday, April 7, 2012
What can you get for under $250,000 in Ulster County Real Estate?
PLENTY! There really
are so many different typed of properties on the Ulster County Real Estate market right now priced under
$250,000. Looking for land in Ulster County Real Estate? There are also plenty of land listings on the
market today to build your own. Coldwell
banker Village Green is now working with a really amazing builder, and clients
who buy land and use Catskill farms Builder for their dream homes are beyond
happy with their new homes! Here is some
of Catskill Homes Builder’s properties…
Just doing a quick search for Ulster County Real Estate on the MLS, these great properties come
up…http://goo.gl/S3str
Looking for a special piece of land to make your own? Ulster
County Real Estate offers these great properties…
That is just a small sample of what is on today’s Ulster County Real Estate market for
UNDER $250,000! Want more information on
these or any other Ulster County Real
Estate properties? Call today!
Thursday, April 5, 2012
What’s so GREAT about Ulster County Real Estate?
One of the things Coldwell Banker Village Green agents know
about Ulster County Real Estate is VALUE!
Well there is plenty of luxury Ulster County Real Estate, there are also
plenty of properties that are priced for either first time home owners or maybe
just something special for a second home “weekend buyer”.
What
can you get for around $100,000?
PLENTY! After a quick search on
the MLS, here are a few great places for Ulster County Real Estate…
So, that is just a small slice of affordable Ulster County
Real Estate. Are any of these properties
for you? Call ME today!
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