Happy Birthday America! Dutchess County residents will have some very good options to consider this 4th of July weekend when it comes to fireworks displays. Did you know that illegal fireworks account for one-third of all Fourth of July injuries? Celebrate safe - public fireworks displays are the
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06/30/2008
Do remember drive-in movies? Drive-ins have just about become extinct. Did you know that in the United states there are only a few hundred drive-ins left? Well, two of them are right here in Dutchess County. Load up the station wagon, SUV or mini-van with lawn chairs, pile in the kids lawn and ca
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06/25/2008
I just love when people find me here on the Internet! Whether it's a call from an out of area agent who is referring business my way or potential buyers and sellers, I am always eager to take the call. And, it gives me great satisfaction in knowing that my Internet marketing efforts are paying of
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06/25/2008
There's no better place like the Hudson Valley when it comes to fresh produce. The Poughkeepsie Area Chamber of Commerce campaign to "Think Local First" has inspired me to do just that! Why not visit the local farmers markets this summer? You'll find that in addition to home grown fruits and vegt
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06/25/2008
I just returned from showing a house this morning. The cute newlyweds loved the many features of the home. One feature the wife particularly liked was a little hidden ledge in the kitchen. She became overly excited at the thought of her husband having a place for his piles of crap! I had to laugh
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06/20/2008
Lowball, lowball, lowball. I HATE lowball offers. I know, blame it on the market! I am partnering on a listing with another agent in my office. We were certain this house was priced right and would go fast! I got all excited when he told me a few days after listing the property that an offer was
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06/19/2008
The Hudson Valley is known for a different festival almost every week during the summer - It just so happens that there are three festivals scheduled right here in Dutchess County for this weekend - you'll probably find me at one of them - guess which one! Hint...Opa! Greek Festival - held 11 a.
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06/13/2008
When it comes to personal choices, I've noticed lately that some people seem to have a little too much confidence in themselves, or perhaps they just don't really take into consideration what others think about their sense of style. I'm not pretending to be an expert when it comes to home decorat
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06/12/2008
On this morning's real estate segment of the Today Show, Real Estate Guru Barbara Corcoran suggested for a fast and successful sale in today's market to not be afraid of pricing your listing 10-15% below the market value. See, to speed up the process of getting a sale, this is recommended to driv
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06/12/2008
While driving buyers around town a few weeks ago the wife and husband started arguing about which house they liked better. The wife declared she would get her way and I presumed she was probably right! Then, the husband asked which one I liked better, like I was their referee. Seems I forgot my b
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06/06/2008
