Perk up hikers, cyclists, climbers, SUNY New Paltz parents who just want to be near their kid, and dreamy mountain lovers! Here’s a rare opportunity.

 

There’s a little secret we Upstate NY Real Estate Agents keep. But today I’m in the mood to let the cat out of the bag. Get ready….it’s coming….here it is. We have a shortage. A shortage of year-round luxury rentals.

Much of the time this isn’t a huge problem – we have plenty of short term luxury rentals for the summer, ski rentals for the winter, plenty of nice mid-range homes for year round rental. But as the Catskills and Hudson Valley become an alternative escape for the Hamptons (read my highly controversial Catskills vs. The Hamptons post) the demand for luxury rentals that offer

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MEET SOME VERY SPECIAL CLIENTS

It's our great pleasure to help hundreds of humans find their perfect place in Upstate New York. But it gives us a special warm, fuzzy feeling to help their furry family members find a new home. For many of these pets moving here means more room to play or a quiet place to be. For some it even means becoming a local celebrity! Here are three stories. We'd love to hear yours!

 

Moses Mansfield - what a guy!

  A few years ago Moses and his people Babs, Phil and Calli Mansfield bought a home we had for sale in Phoenicia, NY. They've all settled into Phoenicia. Babs works in development at the Center For Photography in Woodstock, owns Phoenicia Soap Company  (she makes the gorgeous soap herself in their…

Renovated Historic Home For Sale in Kingston NY

Kingston’s “cool factor” is reaching a fever pitch. It seems a week doesn’t pass without some magazine adding Kingston to their top 5 or 10 best places to move or visit list. I think we all know why. Kingston IS INDEED cool! Those of us who have lived and done business here for ages feel that cool in our bones. Each new restaurant, shop, community organization and initiative make it a better place to call home. Now the rest of the world wants to join us here in the Hudson Valley!

 

 

The attention isn’t just an illusion. Kingston’s real estate market is being affected by the rise in “cool factor”. In the months of January through March the number of properties sold in Kingston this year

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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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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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With a crazy-prolific arts community and lots of fantastic venues the Hudson Valley and Catskills region offers nearly endless events this New Years Eve 2016. There's so much going on that if the weather is good you might want to consider a little event hopping! Be safe and have a Happy New Year! Here's a guide to some key New Years Eve events in the Hudson Valley and Catskill region.

 

 

 

Uptown Kingston New Years Eve Party - BSP | Kingston

Hosted by BSP thousands throng to this giant Uptown Kingston block party with ball drop! They have 3 venues this year with dancing, music, food and drink. You can buy tickets for each individual venue or for all three for a flat fee of $50. Click on the photo on the left for all the

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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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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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