Barbie, the good, the bad, and the ugly, medieval soldiers, bees, Berlin burlesquers, and great clouds of color make up our August 2023 roundup of Catskill and Hudson Valley events. If you're looking for something to do this weekend in the Catskills, look here.

Intro To Fencing

Where: Goshen, NY

Let's start with something completely out of the ordinary! Fencing isn't exactly a common hobby - but it's cool! This is fencing derived from the study of books and treatises of historical fencing masters from Europe. HOW could that NOT be interesting? Plus...swords! Kudos to the Goshen Public Library for having this niche event on their calendar.

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Here are just a few of the homes listed for sale by Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty this month. It's 2023 and yes, what you've heard in the news is true, even in the Hudson Valley and Catskills Region the inventory of homes for sale is low; but, the Upstate homes we have for sale right now are so fab, we think they make up for the lack of selection. If any of these homes for sale from Ulster County to Kent in Putnam County capture your attention, reach out to your Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty agent right away for an appointment. If you're considering listing your own property click here for an instant price estimate based on a comparison with currently listed properties and reach out to any Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty agent to

New Catskills and Hudson Valley Homes For Sale

Oh my! This September we have so many gorgeous new property listings from cottages to modern homes built from green materials never before used in the Hudson Valley. I've picked out a few for our newsletter subscribers. Interested? Speak to your local expert.

Chichester Cottage

This darling cottage in Chichester sits on a pretty bend in the road on the way out of Phoenicia. Recently renovated, it's ready for you to fill with cute furniture, love, and fun. Not familiar with Chichester? Think "mountain living" and you'll have it just about right! Fresh mountain air, rushing streams, and the

Homes With Gyms For Sale in The Hudson Valley and Catskills

When it comes to keeping a New Year's resolution to exercise, more a home gym may be the key to turning your resolution into your lifestyle. When it comes to buying a home with a home gym in the Hudson Valley and Catskills, let me be your guide...

It’s mid-January...what did you resolve? Studies show that most people make resolutions around health and money. In 2021, 50% of people who made resolutions resolved to exercise more and/or lose weight. The statistics on how many people actually keep their resolution are a little....well, sad! They're a bummer! 8%. 8% of resolvers keep their resolutions through the year. Yeek. Why does this happen?! What's wrong with all of us

(Oh, how the photo above warms our heart - handmade snowshoes, snow, pretty trees, silent woods. Don't worry - we're not going to send you to rent these kind of snowshoes tough; just look at those bindings! These are here for the ambiance. Read on for where to rent snowshoes that reliably stay ON your feet.)

Please raise your hand if you are so, so tired of being cooped up inside...I'm imagining hands going up from Southern New Jersey to Albany.

The state of our social lives has kept us inside this year and I'll be the first to admit that it's getting to be a real drag. Sometimes the ski resorts are booked and as a last-minute planner I'm left without a lift ticket and avoiding the lodge and large groups of people takes a commitment I don't

Ashland NY - Your Retreat on 114 Acres!

Imagine your ideal home. Is it a sanctuary that fosters peace and repose? Is it a place that soothes your soul with crisp green meadows, calm-inducing creeks, serene ponds, and lush mountains? Country living is a dream for so many. We hear though, that moving to the countryside can be intimidating. While some of us at Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty are life-long country-dwellers, most of us made the leap from "city mouse" to "country mouse" at some point. Let us assure you, it will be great!

If you're thinking, “If I move to the mountains, I'll be bound to round-the-clock peace. That’s just too much pressure! I'm not sure I can be that zen, all the time." Listen, no one expects you to be

A Unique Cottage / Cabin for Sale in The Catskills

At its most basic, home is a warm, dry place where inhabitants are protected from the elements. But it can also be a place where your dreams and creativity run free; a place for fun; a place where you can be one hundred percent yourself. In fact, that might be the New American Dream; owning a home that both feeds “you” and expresses “you”! That’s a pretty tall order.

Happily, for some lucky creative-type who has been searching for the place to live out the New American Dream in the Catskills, 2817 Route 10 in Ashland (located in Greene County) is being offered for sale! Don’t let the uninspired sounding address fool you, this is a deliciously different home.

At first glance it

 Live in Grand Victorian Style

While most of us don’t wear smoking jackets or silk dressing gowns on a regular basis, if you make 718 Merwin Street in Jewett your own, you’ll want to add some to your wardrobe in order to feel fully at home. Since this home is best enjoyed by a crowd, you might want a few extras on hand so your guests can fit in too.

Greene County Farmland - The Basics Plus!

Often when there’s a parcel of Greene County farmland available it is accompanied by a barn. This parcel, at 13.5 acres, does not disappoint. It is some of the loveliest farm land we’ve seen with beautiful views of the mountains (including Hunter Mountain), stone walls, a pond, grand old trees, waving fields, and a gorgeous, huge, red barn. The barn

What's Happening in Greene County Real Estate?

Greene County New York including Windham, Hunter, and Jewett is having an amazing year so far. At this point in 2016 the number of properties sold is up 22% and the total sales volume is up 25%. Greene County has traditionally been considered a winter destination but with more year round events and the areas ski centers incorporating year-round adventure experiences it is growing.

If you have questions about how your home fits into the booming Greene County Market contact us below: