Woodstock Real Estate Blog

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Pricing

Price: $325,000.00

Flexibility: Negotiable

Property Location

528 Blue Mountain Road
Saugerties, NY 12477
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More info on the house

Features

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 1

Year Built: 1865

Subdivision: Blue Mountain

Lot Size: .75

Garage Size: Barn

School District: Saugerties

Square Footage: 1846

Agent Name: Cree Quaker

Broker: The Machree Group, LLC

MLS #: n/a

Attributes

Appliances

Range/Oven

Full Refrigerator

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Interior Amenities

Hardwood Floors

Exterior Amenities

Fenced Yard

Grass Lawn

Separate Barn

Covered porch

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VFLYER ID: 1912721

All information in this site is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and is subject to change

The Catskills Are The Hamptons Kid Brother No More!

Cree Quaker - Ulster County Real Estate (The Machree Group, LLC) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:45:15 -0500

The Catskills used to be the stepchild of the Hamptons in New York, but not anymore. Even though we swap high fashion for hiking boots and snow shoes we still have the Woodstock Film Festival, horseback riding, celebs, estates and much more for a fraction of the price. The New York Catskill Mountain region is home to Woodstock, NY - the center of peace, love and anything goes. So if you are looking for a bargain rental look no further than this area a mere 2 hours north of Manhattan (nearly traffic-free). Slumming it never felt so good...on your pocketbook.

If you are looking to purchase property check out www.TheMachreeGroup.com or have one of our personal shopper agents dig deep to fill your needs.

For value vacation rentals check out www.HomeAway.com and www.VRBO.com where we are the local champions teaching owners to make the big bucks while guiding potential renters through the maze of rental hot spots for cheap bucks.

If you have a house that is sitting on the market and needs to generate some income, give us a call!

Feel free to ring us at 845-679-1237 or email at info@themachreegroup.com for any and all your needs.

We LOVE finding YOU DEALS!
Peace, love and saving money!
Cree Quaker

I Want To Buy a House, but My Credit Sucks

Cree Quaker - Ulster County Real Estate (The Machree Group, LLC) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:00:57 -0500

figure since I received this request three times this week it seemed appropriate to blog about it.

Yes, this is an amazing time to buy a house...there are lots of great buys out there is you, as a buyer, have done some planning and either have cash, darn good credit or an even better plan.

Since most of the folks leaving these message have less than steller credit I will go straight to the plan.

Why do you want to buy a house?

Is it just because there are some great deals and you want in on the action? Or do you want to take advantage of the recent price cooling to get into something affordable?

If you want in on the action, you're on your own, but if you are looking to work hard and plan then this is the place for you...

Step 1 - Go to www.AnnualCreditReport.com and get your free credit report. Yes, if you've been avoiding taking a good look at your credit report, get your head out of the sand and take a look. You can't fix it, if you don't know what's wrong.

Step 2 - Fix those items that are incorrect and for those negative items that are legitimate we need to find a way to either stop the negative reporting or get those items removed.

Step 3 - Set up an income vs. expense budget. Once you know where you are you can start making adjustments. In a nutshell, that either means finding ways to cut back spending, increase income or both.

Step 4 - Now you know where you are at financially, it's time to start negotiating with creditors based on what you can afford. If you can afford to pay off an outstanding bill, then negotiate the negative reporting removal with the payoff - in writing. It's not always successful, but you'd be suprised at what they will agree to in order to get that debt off their books!

Step 5 - In order to get the more difficult negative items off your credit report you can take a couple different routes:

- Write letters to the credit reporting agencies disputing those items; or

- Hire a reputable credit repair company. These folks often charge per item for removal, but I have seen some great success.

Step 6 - Find a Realtor and Lender well-versed in various lending and owner-financing options e.g. FHA, USDA, NACA, VA, SONYMA and many other programs that can provide a 30 year loan with a competitive interest rate, and reasonable downpayment.

Step 7 - Do yourself a financial favor and search out various grants, tax credits, and other options that are available to you on national, state and local agency levels.

If you need more guidance we have other blogs, podcasts, and seminars that can help!

Don't stop believing in you!! We all have good times and bad times...find a way to turn the negative frustrations you have and find a positive spin and positive folks that can help you!

You can do it!

Peace and Financial Success,

Cree Quaker

Principal and Real Estate Consultant

The Machree Group, LLC

www.TheMachreeGroup.com

845.679.1237 Woodstock

917.691.9788 Brooklyn

845.810.5532 efax

cree@barqua.com

Woodstock Beat: http://www.woodstockbeat.blogspot.com

Brooklyn Beat: http://www.brooklyn-beat.blogspot.com

Woodstock, NY - Farm Festival

Cree Quaker - Ulster County Real Estate (The Machree Group, LLC) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:37:48 -0500

After I got over the initial shock and inconvenience of not being able to park quickly at Houst Hardware and grab the must-have items I seem to need nearly every day, I really loved the Woodstock Farm Festival.

You can grab a bounty of fresh fruits and veggies and meander through the myriad of chocolate, vintage clothing and booths featuring local goods. The restaurants are bustling and if you are a meat lover then swing by the Woodstock Meat Store for a little BBQ and music. If they start serving grilled veggie dogs I might linger longer!

At the risk of sounding cliche, I love a parade, but love basking in the community of the Woodstock Farm Festival even more!

Every Wednesday afternoon in the summer!

Oh and if you can't find it...look for the blonde searching for parking and light bulbs!

Happy Farm Festival!

Cree Quaker

www.TheMachreeGroup.com

Mortgaging the Self-Employed

Cree Quaker - Ulster County Real Estate (The Machree Group, LLC) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:31:03 -0500

Most of us in the mortgage and real estate profession are in this boat, and quite frankly so are many of our clients. Here are some tips for the self-employed and for those of us who represent them. I would love to have input from other professionals who have some tools to share...

Step 1: Managing your credit, keeping good financial records and documenting your income are crucial.

Self-employed people and others with irregular income could be caught in a squeeze as mortgage lenders continue tightening lending guidelines in response to the problems in the lending industry.

On paper, self-employed people and owners of so-called microbusinesses with 10 or fewer employees can look like credit risks. Their income can vary widely from year to year. Most don't receive W-2 tax forms, making their income harder to document. And after they deduct business expenses from their income for tax purposes, they can appear to make little money.

With many flexible loans like no-documentation mortgages drying up, self-employed people could find it more difficult to get a home loan.

Step 2: The importance of good credit
The most important thing is to be sure you have a high credit score, known as a FICO score. One should annually checking your credit reports from the three major credit reporting agencies, Experian®, Equifax® and TransUnion®. Mistakes on your credit report can artificially pull down your credit score. Although the mortgage industry uses a slightly different calculation method for credit score, you can get your free reports each year at www.annualcreditreport.com.

If your financial habits are pulling down your credit scores, change them now.

"Credit histories are absolutely critical," Fairbrother said. "If you're looking at getting a mortgage in the next 90 days, you can't fix your FICO score in 90 days. It takes six months, nine months, a year." (For more on raising your score, read our article: Improving your credit score.) Well this is not necessarily true...there is rapid rescore and hiring someone to help, but it costs money. The money may be well worth it if you need to get into a property in a hurry.

Step 3: Keep good records
Self-employed individuals also need to keep good financial records. The better your records the easier time we have putting a loan together for you. You might need to provide both your personal and your business tax returns when applying for a loan, though rules in the industry change on a daily basis. Best thing is preparation in spades.

This is not my personal favorite solution, but I have contemplated it. If you're anticipating applying for a mortgage in the next year or two, consider deducting fewer expenses to increase your net income. Lenders usually require self-employed people to provide copies of their previous two years' annual tax returns.

Lenders now have greater expectations for self-employed people to prove their income. If tax returns don't do that, consider providing an audited financial statement, he said, although getting a certified public accountant to prepare the statement can cost several hundred dollars.

Step 4: Commercial Loans

In NYC, I have many self-employed clients looking for 1-4 family homes an planning on living in one of the units. When getting a mortgage on this type of property proves difficult we look at 5+ unit buildings. Commercial loans then apply and as long as they can swing the 20-30% downpayment, have good credit and the building numbers work we are in. The down side is dealing with rent-stabilization rules, but the upside is they can get in and price per square foot is generally much less.

Woodstock New York Real Estate - Au Courant Woodstock Designer Exclusive $1.495M

Cree Quaker - Ulster County Real Estate (The Machree Group, LLC) — Sun, 04 May 2008 08:41:52 -0500

Luxury Real Estate in Woodstock, NY - The Au Courant Designer's Exclusive

Location: Glenford

Escape from the bustle of city life, or hide from Hollywood in this Luxury Woodstock area Retreat...

Woodstock, New York area's one of a kind, architect and designer crafted custom contemporary...no doubt the best luxury home on the market in Ulster County! This private paradise is located off of a private road in the exclusive area of Woodstock and Hurley that abutts the Ashokan Reservoir. At least seven Ulster County peaks are visible from all rooms of the house, and the mountain range seems even more dramatic from the massive floating cedar deck. This Woodstock area house was completely constructed by master luxury craftsman, and no expense has been spared on top of the line cabinetry and fixtures. Designer touches are visible throughout...Exposed ceiling beams; Grohe fixtures and glass or limestone tile in bathrooms; Asian inspired above counter bathroom sink bowls; designer lighting; custom staircases, glass and wood work; and custom designed bathroom vanities that were built by a craftsman that even Robert Wilson calls upon for his impeccable woodworking!

The top floor was designed as a "Master Suite" and features a magnificent loft with colossal ceiling height and spectacular views; a custom glass, stainless and wood lost surround; and a gas fireplace imported from Europe where flames rise above river rocks....a beautiful contemporary accent seen usually only in boutique lux hotels. The loft could be used as a bedroom, media room or office.... either way it is simply a spectacular room. A gallery hallway leads to the massive Master bedroom with cathedral ceilings and the beautifully appointed master bath.

The four bedrooms are all generously sized and offer magnificent views. There are three full and one half baths, each custom appointed. The master bath is tiled in Italian limestone and features a custom built double walnut vanity, huge shower with rainhead and seperate hand held shower, and a six foot soaking tub. All bathrooms include glass, limestone, and/or slate tiling, custom glass work and Grohe fixtures. ....each one uniquely designed and all beautiful.

The kitchen features high end, stainless steel appliances, a gas stove, cabinets specifically imported from Italy, and a beautiful Shivakashi granite countertop. The great room has a huge wood burning fireplace and the open concept seamlessly integrates the kitchen, dining and living areas together.

The bottom level features another full custom finished bath, a cabana or bedroom, polished concrete floors, high ceilings, RADIANT floor heating, a massive wood burning fireplace and fantastic open areas for entertaining, establishing a wine cellar or media area. The room, as the rest of ths house, is exciting on it's own...it's your palate on which to create!

Features: SoHo Architect Designed Contemporary , Seclusion , Views , Central air , gourmet Kit , MBR Suite , Hardwood floors , Catskill Mt. views , 2-Bay Garage , Cathedral Ceilings

Information

Contact Information

Cree Quaker

cree@barqua.com

845.679.1237

Pricing

Asking Price: $1,495,000.00

Flexibility: Negotiable

Property Location

High Rocks Road
Woodstock - West Hurley, NY 12433

Links

Woodstock Real Estate Blog

Barqua Real Estate Blog

The Woodstock Beat Blog

Barqua Real Estate & Design, LLC

Features

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3.5

Parking: Y

Year Built: 2006

Lot Size: 6 acres

Garage Size: 2+

School District: Onteora

Square Footage: 6091

Agent Name: Cree Quaker

Broker: Barqua Real Estate

MLS #: 20082154

Attributes

Appliances

Range/Oven

Full Refrigerator

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Microwave

Central Vacuum

Interior Amenities

Fireplace

Hardwood Floors

Kitchen Island

Vaulted Ceilings

Basement

Exterior Amenities

Grass Lawn

Secluded setting

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

VFLYER ID: 1583761

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2nd Floor - Powder Room

2nd Floor - Deck

2nd Floor - Guest Bath

Views Views Views

Loft from 3rd to 2nd Floor

3rd Floor Master Suite

2nd Floor - Chef's Kitchen

Maste Bath

Open Living Room - 2nd Floor

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

VFLYER ID: 1583761

USDA Ulster County Guaranteed Rural Housing Program

Cree Quaker - Ulster County Real Estate (The Machree Group, LLC) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:17:34 -0500

There are lots of options out there in your quest for buy a home with little or now down payment. For those living in rural areas such as Ulster County, the USDA provides two such programs - The Guaranteed Rural Home Loan Program and the Direct Rural Housing Loan Program.

$61,350 is the maximum adjusted income for the Guarnteed Rural Home Program

$42,700 is the maximum adjusted income for the Direct Rural Housing Loan Program

for more information contact: janette.smith@ny.usda.gov

Got Kids? Need to getaway to NY without breaking the bank?

Cree Quaker - Ulster County Real Estate (The Machree Group, LLC) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:56:23 -0500

2004 R-Vision Trail Lite Travel Trailer 8212 - For Sale

Location: Woodstock, NY

Amazing travel trailer used as an office and hasn't been towed more than 50 miles by owner. Stainless steel propane fired cooktop, microwave, sink, and wood paneled refrigerator/freezer. Full bath with shower, toilet and sink and lots of storage.

Information

Contact Information

Cree Quaker

845.679.1237

New York Energy $mart^SM Loan Fund

Pricing

Asking Price: $10,000.00

Flexibility: Negotiable

Location

Woodstock, NY 12498
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Features

Make: Trail Lite

Model: R-Vision 8212

Year: 2004

Mileage: 50

Condition: Very Good

Exterior Color: White

Interior Color: Tan

Category: Travel Trailer

Length: 21

Sleeps: 5

Engine Type: none

Engine Size: none

Weight: 3300

Attributes

Kitchen Amenities

Microwave

Burner

Refrigerator

Kitchen Table

Sink

Electronics

AM/FM Radio

CD Player

Interior Amenities

Bedroom

Shower

Sofa

Exterior Amenities

Full-size Spare

Towing Hitch

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VFLYER ID: 1588934

Go Green New York! Financing for Options Current Homeowners

Cree Quaker - Ulster County Real Estate (The Machree Group, LLC) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:36:50 -0500

If you currently own a 1-4 family home in New York State, NYSERDA has a program that will help you increase the energy efficiency of your home, while assisting you with a way to pay for the changes.

How the Program Works

Initially you have to find an Accredited BPI Contractor. This contractor will use special diagnostic equipment, which generally lasts up to three hours. The assessment provides homeowners with valuable information regarding the existing condition of their home, and identifies areas where energy efficiency, comfort and safety improvements can and should be made. During the Comprehensive Home Assessment, the contractor completes a visual inspection of the living space, attic, basement (or crawl spaces), and performs a number of tests using special diagnostic equipment. This equipment includes a blower door, which helps the contractor measure how much, and where, air is leaking from your home. Most importantly, your contractor will perform essential health and safety tests to determine whether the major combustion appliances (furnace, boiler, hot water tank and stove) in your home are operating safely. According to BPI health and safety standards, if these tests identify any potential threats in the home, the recommended health and safety repairs must be included in any work scope you choose to implement.

The participating contractor may charge a fee for the Comprehensive Home Assessment. The assessment fees vary by contractor and region; so when calling a contractor ask what their fee is and their deductibility policy. If you choose to have another participating contractor perform the work, you may have to pay for the new contractor to perform a second assessment.

You are encouraged to accompany the contractor as they perform the assessment; let the contractor know what, if any, issues or concerns you have about your home (drafts, uneven temperatures, discomfort, evidence of moisture or mold, strange smells, even physical symptoms such as persistent headaches or flu-like symptoms). And don't be afraid to ask questions. Using results from the Comprehensive Home Assessment, your home performance contractor will explain what improvements can be made, and develop a proposal detailing the proposed improvements and the associated costs. Your contractor may subcontract work to other companies as he puts together a comprehensive set of energy efficiency and health & safety measures.

In addition to receiving comprehensive energy efficiency services, using a participating BPI Accredited Contractor also gives you access to a number of attractive financing options designed to help you pay for the cost of the energy efficiency upgrades. Your contractor can provide you with additional details.

Incentives for income-qualified homeowners are available through Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR. If you expect to receive the Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR incentive, you should be sure that you qualify before you sign the contract. For information on income eligibility or to see if you qualify, click here You can also call Energy Finance Solutions at 1-800-361-5663 , or contact a local lender in your area.

More Financing Options:

You may be eligible for federal or state tax incentives by installing energy efficient equipment and measures.

Only work performed by a participating Building Performance Institute Accredited Home Performance Contractor qualifies for financing through any of the options listed below. Homeowners can choose from the following options to pay for the cost of work.

Financing options cannot be combined with the Homeowner Financing Incentive.

ENERGY STAR Financing

Low-interest ENERGY STAR Financing is offered through the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program. Your contractor can supply you with the current interest rate.
The following conditions apply:
This is an unsecured loan, not a second mortgage or equity loan.
The limit on the loan is $15,000 or $20,000, depending on your credit score.
You can select a term of 3, 5, 7 or 10 years.
Financing is available to owner-occupied 1- or 2-family homes.
Payment is made directly to the contractor after a signed Certificate of Completion is received by the program on a work scope. The work scope must also have been reviewed and approved by the program implementer.

Energy $mart Loans are offered through a number of participating New York State Financial Institutions. Locate a participating lender in your area using our locator map.
The following conditions apply:
Loans may be unsecured for up to $20,000 ($30,000 for Con Edison service customers).
Your interest rate is bought down by up to 4% (up to 6.5% for Con Edison service customers) for up to 10 years.
Procedures and conditions may vary by participating lender, and by loan.
Eligible Improvements for 1-4 Family Homes are:
Eligible Measures and Accessories that have been determined by NYSERDA to meet the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program guidelines. For more information, please contact a Home Performance Contractor in your area listed here.
The purchase of ENERGY STAR Appliances.
The purchase and installation of grid-connected wind turbine systems by a NYSERDA- eligible installer.
For more information, please contact NYSERDA's toll free hotline: 1 (877) NY SMART or 1 (877) 697-6278

Homeowner Financing Incentive

If you choose not to use either ENERGY STAR Financing or the New York Energy $mart^SM Loan Fund, you may be eligible to receive 10% of the cost of eligible energy efficiency improvements, up to a maximum incentive of $3,000, directly from the program. Payment is authorized after you sign the Certificate of Completion and the program implementer reviews the project.

Additional subsidies are available to income-qualified homeowners

Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR provides an additional subsidy to assist income-qualified customers to pay for cost-effective energy efficiency improvements. The subsidy may be combined with other financing options offered on this page or other low-income programs with the written approval of the program implementer. However, customers that receive a subsidy are not eligible to receive the 10% Homeowner Financing Incentive. The customer must reveal other sources for payment, and must provide 10% of the cost of eligible work or $500, whichever is less. The subsidy payment is made directly to the contractor after you sign the Certificate of Completion.

4. The Customer Contract

When you have decided on the improvements you want, you will be presented with a written contract to review and sign. Check this contract carefully.

Make sure that all the work you want done is detailed, that everything you want to have installed is in the contract, and that there is nothing that you do not want, or do not understand, in the contract.
In general, the price offered should be a fixed price that cannot be changed without your written permission (see section on " Change Orders "). Be sure the contract clearly states whether it is a fixed-price contract or an estimate.
The contract should cover payment terms, such as a down payment, installment payments and when the final payment is due.
The program only recognizes contracts between a customer and a participating BPI Accredited Contractor. If other contractors are called in to complete a part of the comprehensive job scope, they must be subcontractors to your BPI Accredited Contractor (unless they are also participating BPI Accredited Contractors). BPI Accredited Contractors typically carry their credentials with them; or you can verify their current status by clicking here or by calling 1-877-NY-SMART .

IMPORTANT! Do not sign a contract with a contractor who does not perform a Comprehensive Home Assessment. AND, never sign a contract before the contractor has presented you with a work scope that includes details of the work to be performed including the cost of the proposed work.

After you have reviewed the contract document and are satisfied, sign the contract and the Home Performance Customer Information Form. Be sure your contractor provides you with a copy of both documents. Your contractor must also submit copies to the program. No work can begin until both you and your contractor have signed these documents. At this time, you should also discuss with your contractor the expected start and completion dates of the project.

More information about what consumers should know before signing a contract can be found on the New York State Consumer Protection Board's website.

The energy efficiency work performed on your home will often result in your home being more airtight. To ensure that the increased air tightness does not cause air quality or combustion health and safety problems, your home performance contractor is required to repeat the tests performed during the Comprehensive Home Assessment. This process is referred to as Pre- and Post Testing or "Test-In/Test-Out." It is a requirement of the Program that these tests be completed and strongly recommended that you be present during the tests. On rare occasions, this test process will reveal conditions that do not meet the program's health, safety, and technical requirements. Should this be the case, your home performance contractor will recommend modifications to bring your home into compliance with program standards. These modifications must be performed before a Certificate of Completion can be signed.

HUD Foreclosures - New York w/e 4/13/08

Cree Quaker - Ulster County Real Estate (The Machree Group, LLC) — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 12:30:07 -0500

HUD PROPERTIES

*BIDS DUE SUN APR 13 BY 4PM

845-679-1237 Email: info@barqua.com

ULSTER	Connelly	113 Marys Avenue (James St.)	169,000 U	Det 1 Fam, 3 Br, 1 Bth, 1008 sqft
DUTCHESS	Poughkeepsie	4 Mansion St (N Bridge St) *	176,000 IE	Det 3 Fam, 5 Br, 3 Bth, 2664 SqFt, 95 X 60 Lot
ORANGE	Newburgh	3 McCord Dr (West St) *	175,000 U	Det 1 Fam, 3 Br, 1.5 Bth, 1378 SqFt
ORANGE	Middletown	228 North St (Wickham Ave) *	121,500 U	Det 1 Fam, 3 Br, 2 Bth, 1817 SqFt
ORANGE	Highland Falls	275 Main St (Mill St) *	255,000 U	Det 3 Units, 2 Br, 3.5 Bth, 3002 SqFt
WESTCHESTER	Yonkers	110 Beech St (Poplar St) *	375,000 U	Det 3 Fam, 5 Br, 3 Bth, 25 X 100 Lot, 2178 SqFt, $3758 Tax
WESTCHESTER	Yonkers	56 Moquette Row N (Nepperhan Ave) *	200,900 IE	Att Brick 1 Fam, 2 Br, 1 Bth, 960 SqFt, 18 X 80 Lot
STATEN ISL	Mariners Harbor	29 Betty Ct (Richmond Terr) *	225,000 IN	Att 1 Fam, 3 Br, 1 Bth, 884 SqFt, 13 X 53 Lot, $1409 Tax
BROOKLYN	Brownsville	166 Livonia St (Herzl St) *	176,000 U	VACANT LOT 25 X 100 Lot Size, $664 Tax. Zoned For up tp 6 Fam
BROOKLYN	Cypress Hills	85 Bulwer Pl (Highland Blvd) *	370,000 U	Det 1 Fam, 3 Br, 1 Bth, 23 X 107 Lot, 1408 SqFt, $2302 Tax
QUEENS	Saint Albans	104-09 201 St (Francis Lewis Blvd) *	290,000 U	Det Brk 1 Fam, 3 Br, 1 Bth, 32X80 Lot,1356 SqFt,Full Bsmnt,$2150 Tax, Pvt Drv
NASSAU	Hempstead	102 Elizabeth Ave (Baldwin Rd) *	255,000 U	Det 1 Fam, 3 Br, 1 Bth, 50 X 100 Lot, 1398 SqFt, $2894 Tax
SUFFOLK	Farmingville	2 Coed Ln (Morris Ave) *	335,000 U	Det 1 Fam, 3 Br, 1.5 Bth, 1412 SqFt, .35 Acres, $7714 Tax
SUFFOLK	Medford	82 Rose Ln (Gordon Ave) *	240,000 U	Det 1 Fam, 3 Br, 2 Bth, 1138 SqFt, 100 X 100 Lot, $8333 Tax
SUFFOLK	Ronkonkoma	218 N 7 St (Lake Rd) *	333,000 IE	Det 1 Fam, 3 Br, 1 Bth, 1085 SqFt, 0.18 Aces, $4857 Tax

Stated Income Loans - Hope for Ressurection?

Cree Quaker - Ulster County Real Estate (The Machree Group, LLC) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:02:21 -0500

I represent a lot of self-employed folks who make a great income, have great credit, and have assets, but finding them a loan with a decent interest rate has proven difficult. Most of the homes that appeal to my clients are also outside of the new FHA limits, which didn't increase much for Ulster County.

These floating deals are driving me crazy and would love to have any opinions, insight, and or musings on the topic!

Thanks much!

Valley Forge, PA Real Estate - 1850's Historic Country Charmer

Cree Quaker - Ulster County Real Estate (The Machree Group, LLC) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:19:59 -0500

Valley Forge, PA Real Estate - Fine Country Living in a Beautifully Updated 1850's Gem

Location: Valley Forge

Welcome to Valley Forge, PA - rich in history and the homes in which it unfolded. New to the market is this beautifully updated 1850 Original Valley Forge School House priced perfectly. This gem holds the charm of the past with all conveniences your life style demands for today. Nestled in a sea of histoic Valley Forge homes, it's idyllic location is only a short drive away from the city bustle!

This house is a country living must see, and promises not to disappoint.

Information

Contact Information

Cree Quaker

845.679.1237

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Pricing

Asking Price: $279,900.00

Property Location

595 Valley Park Road
Valley Forge, PA 19460
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Links

Barqua Real Estate Blog

Barqua Real Estate

Features

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 1

Year Built: 1850

Subdivision: Valley Forge

Lot Size: 25,553 sqft

School District: Phoenixville

Square Footage: 1660

Agent Name: TBD

Broker: ReMax Achievers

Attributes

Appliances

Range/Oven

Full Refrigerator

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Microwave

Interior Amenities

Fireplace

Hardwood Floors

Basement

Attic

Exterior Amenities

Grass Lawn

Photo Gallery

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VFLYER ID: 1611552

Haunted Houses?

Cree Quaker - Ulster County Real Estate (The Machree Group, LLC) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:31:34 -0500

I am always on the hunt for good renovation projects for my clients and myself. I was told about this great spot just off of Yerry Hill Road in Woodstock, NY. She told me that her sister rents a cabin up on the top of this dirt road, and in the thick woods a couple hundred yards behind is a seeminly abandoned mansion. The house is in ill repair and all of the contents (furniture, fixtures, etc.) were thrown outside into a heap and have been wrecked by the weather.

I asked my friend if she had ever been inside, or did she just walk the perimeter. She said that indeed, one night, she and her boyfriend took a walk outside with a machete in hand (as you do?) and creeped up to the window with their flashlights. She said the main room was bare with the exception of about 50 white folding chairs set up in no particular order, and from the ceiling there were hooks and things hanging. I sat in my seat, stunned, scared and not ever wanting to buy a house up on that road, but I was also desperately curious. My friend said she never went back and doesn't visit her sister up there...she makes her come down the hill for a visit.

I've asked around town about the road and one broker said she knew of something up there, but said she wasn't going to go.

Perhaps one day I will venture up there with a bundt cake, refrigerator magnet, but no machete. Until then...

Peace, Love and Full Moons

Cree

Woodstock Zen Cabin - Vacation Rental

Cree Quaker - Ulster County Real Estate (The Machree Group, LLC) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:15:25 -0500

Woodstock Vacation Rental - The Zen Cabin

Location: Byrdcliffe

Secluded and romantic designer's loft-style cabin (1000 sqft) is located on a private road, and surrounded by two small streams. House features panoramic views of the mountains and woods. House features beautiful asian slate floors, cool slate shower and marble bathroom, romantic clawfoot bathtub in the living room facing deck and stream.

Vacation Rental Amenities:

Gasburning Wood Stove, one window unit A/C, TV, DVD, Stereo, Full Kitchen, Refrigerator, Large Stone Shower, Old-fashioned Soaking tub in Living Room, Cooking utensils provided, Linens provided, Gas Grill (BBQ), No Smoking

Activities and Attractions:

Woodstock blends culture and diversity with rural integrity. Cultural, athletic, shopping and scenic opportunities abound! Woodstock and the environs offer excellent dining and shopping; incredible hiking and rock climbing; and skiing at Hunter, Belleayre and Windam Mountains. There are many cultural events including the Woodstock Film Festival, Arts & Crafts Festivals and much more. It's spectacular views make it a great location for motorcycling, horseback riding, swimming in natural spring-fed pools, appreciating Fall Foliage, or kicking back and enjoying company and a good book!

PRICING: (2-night minimum/3-night holiday minimum)
$200/night (Fri-Sat)
$150/night (Sun-Thurs)
$1000/week
$1500/week (Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's)
$3500/Month
+ $50 cleaning fee and refundable security deposit

*Terms and Prices Subject to Change

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Contact Information

Cree Quaker

845.679.1237

Pricing and Availability

Rental Rate: $200 per day

Deposit: 100

Cleaning Fees: 50

Availability: Year Round Vacation Rental

Payment Methods: Paypal, Check, Money Order

Property Location

Happy Cat Lane
Woodstock, NY 12498
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Barqua Real Estate

Features

Bedrooms: 1

Property Type: Cabin

Bathrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

Parking Spaces: Y

Square Footage: 1000

Attributes

Appliances

Grill/BBQ

Full Refrigerator

Microwave

Stove

Electronics

DVD Player

Stereo

Cable

Furnishings

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Porch/Lanai

Linens Provided

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VFLYER ID: 1584757

Woodstock Vacation Rental - Rustic Mountain Retreat

Cree Quaker - Ulster County Real Estate (The Machree Group, LLC) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:27:15 -0500

Woodstock Vacation Rental - Amazing A-Frame with Mountain Views

Location: Mt. Tremper

Description:

Beautiful A-frame on 5 wooded/meadowed acres...private but minutes to the town center of Woodstock New York! Gorgeous house with masseve river rock fireplace. Kitchen with wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Excellent for entertaining or just getting away!

Beds: 1 queen in bedroom & 2 twin beds in loft. High-speed wireless internet.

Vacation Rental Amenities

Fireplace, BBQ grill, washer/dryer, linens included, telephone, dishwasher, microwave, coffeemaker, dishes/utensils provided, cable TV, VCR, DVD player, CD player, A/C. No Smoking. Pets are permitted. Woodburning fireplace.

Activities and Attraction:

Woodstock blends culture and diversity with rural integrity. Cultural, athletic, shopping and scenic opportunities abound! Woodstock and the environs offer excellent dining and shopping; incredible hiking and rock climbing; and skiing at Hunter, Belleayre and Windam Mountains. There are many cultural events including the Woodstock Film Festival, Arts & Crafts Festivals and much more. It's spectacular views make it a great location for motorcycling, horseback riding, swimming in natural spring-fed pools, appreciating Fall Foliage, or kicking back and enjoying company and a good book!

Layout: 3 floors
Main: Living Room, Bedroom, Bathroom, Open Kitchen
2nd Floor Loft with two twin beds that can be put together for one queen.
Finished Basement: Laundry, Wood burning fireplace, Family Room, Garage

Pricing:
$450/2-nights
$675/3-nights
$225/additional nights
$1500/week
$1750/week Christmas and New Year's weeks
+ $75 cleaning fee and refundable security deposit

2-night minimum required!

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Contact Information

Cree Quaker

845.679.1237

Pricing and Availability

Rental Rate: $225 per day

Deposit: $250

Cleaning Fees: $75

Availability: Year Round

Payment Methods: Paypal, Check, Money Order

Property Location

Wittenberg Road
Woodstock, NY
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Barqua Real Estate

Features

Bedrooms: 2

Property Type: House

Bathrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2-4

Parking Spaces: Y

Attributes

Appliances

Full Refrigerator

Washer/Dryer

Microwave

Stove

Electronics

DVD Player

Cable

Furnishings

Fireplace

Linens Provided

Balcony

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VFLYER ID: 1584718

Woodstock Vacation Rental - Woodstock Zen Chalet with Hot Tub

Cree Quaker - Ulster County Real Estate (The Machree Group, LLC) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:58:03 -0500

Woodstock Zen Chalet + Hot Tub

Location: Byrdcliffe

Description:

Beautiful house on secluded drive...very private but minutes to the town of Woodstock New York! Gorgeous house with beautiful wood detail and Spanish-style fireplace. Modern kitchen with glass tile and stainless steel appliances (on parlor floor), 2nd kitchen on lower level, master bath with 2 person jacuzzi and skylight. Outside hot tub, bluestone patio on 2 private acres...excellent for entertaining or just getting away!

Beds: 4 queens & 2 sleeper sofa. High-speed wireless internet.

Vacation Rental Amenities

Fireplace, woodstove, hot tub & bathtub jacuzzi, BBQ grill, washer/dryer, linens included, telephone, dishwasher, microwave, coffeemaker, dishes/utensils provided, cable TV, VCR, DVD player, CD player, this house does NOT offer A/C, but there are fans. No Smoking. Pets are permitted. Woodburning fireplace.

Activities and Attraction:

Woodstock blends culture and diversity with rural integrity. Cultural, athletic, shopping and scenic opportunities abound! Woodstock and the environs offer excellent dining and shopping; incredible hiking and rock climbing; and skiing at Hunter, Belleayre and Windam Mountains. There are many cultural events including the Woodstock Film Festival, Arts & Crafts Festivals and much more. It's spectacular views make it a great location for motorcycling, horseback riding, swimming in natural spring-fed pools, appreciating Fall Foliage, or kicking back and enjoying company and a good book!

Layout: 3 floors
1st (Family Room, service kitchen, hot tub, patio, 1 Queen bed/1ba)
2nd (Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Deck, 2 Bed (2 Queen)
3rd (Master Suite - 1 Queen Bed/1 Ba)

Pricing:
$1000/2-nights
$1200/3-nights
$400/additional nights
$2000/week
$2500/week Christmas and New Year's weeks
+ $150 cleaning fee and refundable security deposit

2-night minimum required!

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Contact Information

Cree Quaker

845.679.1237

Pricing and Availability

Rental Rate: $500 per day

Deposit: 500

Cleaning Fees: 150

Availability: Year Round

Payment Methods: Paypal, Cash, Check, Money Order

Property Location

Happy Cat Lane
Woodstock, NY 12498
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Features

Bedrooms: 4

Property Type: Chalet

Bathrooms: 3

Sleeps: 13

Parking Spaces: 4

Square Footage: 3151

Attributes

Appliances

Grill/BBQ

Full Refrigerator

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Microwave

Stove

Electronics

DVD Player

Cable

Furnishings

Hot Tub

Fireplace

Patio

Porch/Lanai

Linens Provided

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VFLYER ID: 1584032

Woodstock Vacation Rental - The Woodstock Stone Tower House

Cree Quaker - Ulster County Real Estate (The Machree Group, LLC) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:55:14 -0500

As Featured on TLC - The Woodstock Stone Tower House

Location: Bearsville

As seen on The Learning Channel's "Family Reunion - Woodstock". Beautiful house on secluded drive...very private but minutes to the center of town in Woodstock, New York!

Gorgeous two-story house with fine stone detail and amazing wood accents. The stone fireplace is massive and anchors the first floor. The wood floors are made of a very non-traditional squared butcher block, rather than typical wood planks.

The large open kitchen flows into the dining room, living room and sitting room. Just a step down from the back side of the kitchen is a four-season glass and stone solarium soaking in the southern exposure.

Outside cedar hot tub, two level decks situated on over three private acres...excellent for entertaining or just getting away!

Vacation Rental Amenities:

A/C window units, Wood-burning fireplace, woodstove, hot tub, BBQ grill, washer/dryer, linens included, telephone, dishwasher, microwave, coffeemaker, dishes/utensils provided, DirectTV, DVD player, CD player, Wireless Internet. No Smoking. Pets are permitted!

Activities and Attraction:

Woodstock blends culture and diversity with rural integrity. Cultural, athletic, shopping and scenic opportunities abound! Woodstock and the environs offer excellent dining and shopping; incredible hiking and rock climbing; and skiing at Hunter, Belleayre and Windam Mountains. There are many cultural events including the Woodstock Film Festival, Arts & Crafts Festivals and much more. It's spectacular views make it a great location for motorcycling, horseback riding, swimming in natural spring-fed pools, appreciating Fall Foliage, or kicking back and enjoying company and a good book!

Layout: 3 Levels
1st: Living Room( 2 sleeper sofas), Dining Room, Kitchen, Deck, 1.5ba
2nd - 3 bedrooms: 2 King beds & 1 King bed plus 1 twin day bed, 2 Full Baths
3rd - Tower Deck

Sleeping (1-11 persons)
3 Bedrooms: 3 king, 1 Twin Daybed & 2 queen sleeper sofas.

(2-night minimum/3-night summer/holiday minimum)
Pricing:
$1000/2-nights
$1200/3-nights
$400/additional nights
$2000/week
$2250/week (June, July August, Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's)
+ cleaning fee and refundable security deposit
Groups over 8 people may be more

*Terms and Prices are subject to change.

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