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Buying Upstate NY Real Estate - it's a big decision. Once you've decided to start searching you may find a curious thing happening. Everyone you know will begin to offer you advice about buying real estate. Of course they have the best intentions, they want the best for you. But all that advice can get consfusing. How do you know if you should take any of it? An average American owns only 3 homes in their lifetime. 3 home purchases is not a terribly sturdy foundation from which to dispense advice. Here's OUR advice. When you're considering buying Upstate NY real estate take advice from someone who's been involved in hundreds of home purchases. Browse our posts here for general home buying information. If you have specific questions it's always best to speak to one of our Licensed Real Estate Agents.

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64 Chase Road

 

64 Chase Road, Shokan, NY

A bucolic farmhouse on a country road lined by huge maples. Acres and acres of land to wander, and a barn. A barn! For sheep, or parties, or a rope swing. Or for all of those things! That’s “the dream”, isn’t it? What everyone wants in their piece of Catskills Real Estate.

Here’s the rub; in the Catskills there are just not enough bucolic homesteads to fulfill the dreams of the masses. They are far more rare than we real estate professions want to admit to ourselves. It’s tough when we can’t fulfill the dreams of everyone who comes to us for help. So, when a property comes on the market that so perfectly satisfies “the dream”, we want to shout out!  Shout from the perfectly pitched rooftop of that farmhouse, so

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 523 Mitchell Hollow Road

 

You hear it all the time, “Everyone needs a getaway”, or something along those lines. In real estate it’s the most basic of clichés. But behind every cliché lies a deep truth. Everyone really does “need a getaway”.

We need the chance to get outside and breath clean air, to expand our personal space bubble outward, beyond the reach of our arms in a T-Rex position, out to epic proportions!

 

 

You need a place to do the slightly odd stuff that you really don’t want anyone else to know you do! Do you feel the yearning? You must sing show tunes! You must spend hours making origami vegetables! You must find the perfect acorn and gild into craft perfection! Let’s find you a place to do.

When it comes to the location of a getaway,

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Beautiful Byrdcliffe Farmhouse For Sale in Woodstock, NY

There are so many wonderful things to talk about in this turn of the century farmhouse on Lower Byrdcliffe Road in Woodstock that it’s difficult to know where to begin. Even the carport is picturesque! But, we’ll follow the old Real Estate adage and talk about “location, location, location” first!

 

 

Lower Byrdcliffe Road has the distinction of being at the base of the famous Byrdcliffe Arts Colony. You can wander on foot up the road to the Byrdcliffe Arts Colony Buildings for performances, studio visits and classes. The Byrdcliffe Colony is filled with beautiful old rustic buildings with a style that's unique to Woodstock. It’s quiet and peaceful and has a wonderful energy

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10 Reasons to Love a

 

Is it me or is "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas" playing on repeat on every radio station? The DJ's in Upstate NY have really got to get a bit more creative this year! They might better play "You Can't Always Get What You Want"! The reality is it's not looking good for a Holiday Vacation filled with the white stuff. But you know what? While a snow-free town square might be a little less picturesque than all of us would like, there are some real upsides to the balmy December weather we're experiencing.

 

 

 

My Top 10 Reasons A Brown December Is Awesome! 

 

#10. Barefoot Holiday Lights

I love white lights during the holidays. My husband and I wrap several dogwood trees, giant rhododendrons, azalea bushes and a couple

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Ready, Set, Move In

136 Russell Lane - Home For Sale in Saugerties

Let’s face it. Sometimes you just want to move in.

If you’re searching for a home and you keep running into a proverbial wall of, “it’s great, but…”, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Of course any changes you are going to make to a home you purchase can be seen as adventures, a chance to express your inner contractor or decorator! Projects can actually be those things. But, if we’re honest… they also take time, attention and financial input. If you are just frankly not in the mood for that, don’t feel guilty about it! Embrace your lack of home-improvement gusto and feel ok about looking for a home that presents as few opportunities to “improve” as possible.

 

Say “no” to projects

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Unconventional Equestrian

Orange County Equestrian Townhouse

I don't think there are too many human beings on this planet who don't love horses. They're beautiful, they're powerful, they have dreamy eyes, they even smell nice in that horsey way, and they carry us on their backs, wild and free! Woo-hoo! We all love them! (As a side note, everyone loves great real estate too).

 

There are different levels of horse love:

Level One: Admiration - these people are likely to have a gorgeous horse photograph on their living room wall, but you won't catch them mucking out a stall...ever. Maybe they take a yearly trail ride.

Level Two: Puppy Love - these people like to ride, they probably rode a lot when they were kids. But they're not willing to devote big chunks of

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When we think of Woodstock, most of us think of the arts. So, take just a second to imagine what a home that exemplifies the spirit of Woodstock would be like....

It would have a connection to nature for inspiration. Wouldn't it? It would have charming spaces, outdoors and in. It would have unique details that go beyond traditional mill-work and tile, to surprises carried out with inventive, perfect craftsmanship. It would as if it grew in its spot over time, with each growth spurt marked by a different craftsperson with a different vision. Although those visions are different, they would exist in perfect harmony with one another. It would have developed just as the town has developed, incorporating new influences and welcoming each new group of

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80 Bellevue Road | Highland NY Real Estate

Views that will make you drool. That’s what you’ll find at this Hudson River property in Highland. A perfect panorama of the River and the Walkway Over The Hudson is yours, and yours alone at this private contemporary.

A long paved drive leads through the woods to a home that’s perfect for entertaining your guests, with no other homes in sight. The proximity to Metro North in Poughkeepsie and the Thruway ensures your guests will find it easy to join you at your private perch. A ten-minute drive brings you to the Metro North train in Poughkeepsie.  Trains run every hour, and take about an hour and 45 minutes to reach Grand Central. If you or your guests prefer to drive, it’s just a ten-minute drive to

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Hamptons Real Estate or Catskills Real Estate?

Years ago the Catskills just weren't considered to be as cool and as hip as they are today. A decade ago we didn't have any clients who were weighing the options of a weekend home in the Catskills vs the Hamptons. Now we have clients who are actually choosing to sell their home in the Hamptons and come live the country life with us in Upstate NY. We have more and more of these clients every year!

I'm lucky. I've spent the last 15 years splitting my summers between the Catskills and the Hamptons. I actually feel equally attached to both of the major NYC second home spots. So, I feel pretty qualified to make a fair assessment of the pros and cons of both places. 

We'll start with the deal breakers,

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Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty announced today that their new office at West Main Street in Goshen is officially open. The company has remodeled the space previously occupied by the much-loved ‘Goshen Gourmet’ at 134 West Main Street to accommodate the already growing staff of agents. Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty has 5 other Real Estate offices in the Hudson Valley, in Kingston, New Paltz, Stone Ridge, Woodstock and Windham. The company ranked #1 in Sales in both Ulster and Greene Counties in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014.

Joan Lonergan, the Principal Broker and owner of Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty lived in Florida, NY for many years and has remained very connected to the surrounding communities. She formed life-long friendships in

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