Welcome, fellow adventurers, culture connoisseurs, and accidental tourists who took a right turn while searching Upstate Real Estate on our website and ended up on our Hudson Valley and Catskills events blog! As we round out the end of February and catapult ourselves into March 2024 - the air is snow-filled, culture is happening, songs are being sung, artwork hung, sap is starting to flow, and we're finding our way through this season of not quite knowing how many layers we'll need with our Upstate NY fashion sense intact, on point even! (As real estate agents we know how to pick a pair of snow boots that will work in a casual dining situation!) If you're looking for something to do this weekend, great - you've stumbled upon the right spot! 

As winter settles in, the Hudson Valley and Catskills regions gear up to throw down some great holiday and seasonal events. Forget the marshmallow fluff – we're talking about everything from charming, lit-up villages to local markets that would make even the Grinch crack a smile. As The Local Experts in Upstate Real Estate we're spilling the beans on the most happening holiday gatherings in the Counties we serve. So, whether you're a local looking for new traditions or a visitor wanting to dive into the holiday spirit - we've got your ticket to the festivities that matter. Let's cut the tinsel and dive into the real deal holiday scene in the Hudson Valley and Catskills.

The Turkey Trots

Where: Across the

What is happening this weekend in the Catskills? What is happening this weekend in The Hudson Valley? Other-worldy art, a guided historic mansion tour, a film viewing in an abandoned island castle, sound baths in the forest! April's Upstate events are DIFFERENT - and we love it. Going to be in the area for one of these? Contact one our agents and plan a weekend together! Pick an event, a home we just listed for sale, and send them a text - you'll have fun finding your Hudson Valley/Catskills abode!

Friends In Higher Places

Where: Woodstock, New York

A colorful, otherworldly series of paintings from "Scroll" by Scott Chasse are on display at the Woodstock Artists

341 Bostock Road, Shokan, NY 12481

There's an eclectic array of Upstate homes for sale from Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty this month. A sleek, modern farmhouse; to-be-built, luxurious eco-friendly abodes; homes perfectly blending the comforts of modernity and the charm of yesteryear... If any of these homes for sale in the Catskills & Hudson Valley are calling your name, reach out to your Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty agent for an appointment.

Modern Farmhouse With River Vistas

This newly-constructed contemporary farmhouse has an elegant, sleek design filled with luxurious details like walls of sliding doors that bring in light and breathtaking Hudson River views. 

Amidst an election that made people uncertain of the future and caused many to be distracted from their personal goals, the real estate market soldiered on in 2016, and finished with a bright outlook. Forbes Magazine provided a very concise summary of what happened nationally, "...on balance 2016 was a pretty good year for housing. National prices finally crossing the previous 2006 peak, mortgage rates remained historically low and there were some signs that Millennials, a generation which some feared would never buy homes, are beginning to enter the market. Through it all the election loomed large. In 2017 we'll see how profound its effects."  

 Regionally 2016 might be called "The Year of The Hudson Valley"

There was a rash of articles

25 Maple Avenue, Milton NY - Luxury Upstate Waterfront Real Estate For Sale

Marlborough just may be the sleeper hit of the Hudson Valley. While nearby towns like Kingston, Newburgh, New Paltz and Highland are being “mentioned”, “instagrammed” and blogged about constantly, Marlborough sits quietly next to the river keeping its’ secrets. It’s convenient to the city, and close to a host of fun activities and great restaurants. But still it goes unnoticed by the masses!

of the secrets Marlborough is keeping is a knock-you-down stunning lake house escape in the Hamlet of Milton. You might expect luxury homes with Hudson River views from Marlborough. That makes sense! But a luxury lake house accessed by a long, gated drive off an unassuming

What's Happening in Ulster County Real Estate

The first quarter of 2016 has come and gone. We always get asked "How's the Real Estate Market?". Well, here are some of the most important statistics through today (May 16, 2016). 

Total Residential Real Estate Sales In Ulster County

Sales are up by 6% over the same period in 2015. 

Total Sales Volume in Ulster County Residential Real Estate

Volume is likewise up by 4% over the same period last year.

Hot Towns

The areas with the largest growth in number of sales since the beginning of the year are:

1. Plattekill
2. Denning
3. Marlboro
4. Woodstock
5. Shawangunk

Average Days on Market For Properties Sold in Ulster County

The average days on the market was