poughkeepsie: Poughkeepsie Area Market Overview - 11/12/09 09:31 AM
Local real estate statistics were recently published for October 2009.  The market update below shows that closed sales and the number of purchase offers accepted are UP since last October, while the inventory of available homes for sale has declined.  This is great news for sellers, and should serve as a caution for home … (1 comments)

poughkeepsie: Daylight Savings Time - Spring Forward, Fall Back ...And, Happy Halloween - 10/30/09 01:44 AM
The weather forecast shows a wet, rainy, but warm Halloween is expected in the Mid-Hudson Valley and Poughkeepsie are.  Hi 69 / Lo 42.  It might turn out to be the first rainy Halloween night since I moved into my house 10 years ago.  I can track the weather back that … (4 comments)

poughkeepsie: Dutchess County NY - Town Information - 07/12/09 08:25 PM
Are you considering a move to Dutchess County?  Are you wondering where you might want to live?  If you are new to this area or just visiting, please take a few minutes to browse the links below for information specific to each Dutchess County town.  You'll see that each community has … (0 comments)

poughkeepsie: Poughkeepsie, NY - Information & Home Sales Statistics - 07/05/09 03:35 PM
Poughkeepsie (pronounced /pəˈkɪpsiː/) is one of the original towns of Dutchess County. The county's first house was erected here by Peter Pieterson Lassen in 1688, where its footprint can be observed in Bowdoin Park. Poughkeepsie, founded in 1687, lies on the east side of the Hudson River, halfway between New York City … (2 comments)

poughkeepsie: Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County And A Community That Is Up & Coming - 06/05/09 08:03 AM
I must admit, I was not too impressed with Poughkeepsie when I first moved to the Hudson Valley from a large Metropolitan city in the Midwest.  That was 10 years ago.  How things have changed.  Could it be that this town sort of grew on me, or is it the transformation that … (4 comments)

poughkeepsie: New Listing - Poughkeepsie - 04/18/09 02:26 PM
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS! THIS RANCH HOME OFFERS TOTAL PRIVACY WITH ALL THE COMFORT OF A NEIGHBORHOOD SETTING. SITUATED ON A SECLUDED & TRANQUIL .87 ACRE LOT, SURROUNDED BY LUSH LANDSCAPING. UPDATED KITCHEN & BATH, HARDWOOD FLOORS, BRICK FIREPLACE, BEAMED CEILINGS, ULTRA LARGE PICTURE WINDOW OVERLOOKS DECK & NATURAL OUTDOOR SETTING, … (3 comments)

poughkeepsie: Extra, Extra Read All about It! Dutchess County Homes Sales Are Picking Up! - 04/11/09 01:03 AM
The Poughkeepsie Journal reported this week that the real estate market in the Mid-Hudson Valley is beginning to pick up pace.  In March, accepted purchase offers rose 27.2%.  Homes sold faster in March 2009 compared to a year ago with the average days on the market decreasing by 7.7 percent to 120 days.
One … (3 comments)

poughkeepsie: Historic Ethol House For Sale - Poughkeepsie, NY - 02/27/09 05:26 PM
CIRCA 1903 CRAFTSMAN STYLE COLONIAL DESIGNED BY FAMED ARCHITECT ANDRE REID. KNOWN AS THE ETHOL HOUSE ON THE NATIONAL HISTORIC REGISTRY AND HAS BEEN DESCRIBED AS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT & SOPHISTICATED RESIDENCES OF IT'S PERIOD. MADE OF HUDSON VALLEY STONE. BOASTS HARDWOOD & SLATE TILE FLOORING. NEW KITCHEN FEATURES MAPLE CABINETS, … (7 comments)

poughkeepsie: Walkway Over The Hudson - 02/26/09 08:56 AM
It was the longest bridge in the world when it opened in 1888, and it will be the longest pedestrian bridge in the world when it reopens in October 2009.  A fire destroyed the railroad portion of the bridge in 1974.  After 34 years of dormancy, the Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad bridge is … (2 comments)

poughkeepsie: City Of Poughkeepsie, NY - 01/06/09 05:28 PM
The City of Poughkeepsie was founded in 1687 and is located midway between New York City and Albany, the state capitol, on the east side of the Hudson River, which recently has been declared to be a National Heritage Area. Poughkeepsie is a small city with a total land area of just … (3 comments)

poughkeepsie: The Town of LaGrange in Dutchess County, NY - 01/06/09 05:00 PM
The Town of LaGrange in Dutchess County is a scenic Hudson Valley Community located approximately 75 miles north of New York City. LaGrange has long been attractive due to the close proximity to a major north/south route, and the bucolic, scenic countryside. The town is mainly a residential bedroom community area … (0 comments)

poughkeepsie: Another Pleasant Valley Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday..... - 10/15/08 02:50 PM
Nobody who's ever ventured north of NY City or Westchester County would ever imagine this! Only 70 miles away from the Big Apple is a beautiful and peaceful landscape. Manhattanites who come up here for a weekend drive usually fall in love with the Upstate NY countryside. Often I've heard it said - "I  feel like I've died and gone … (5 comments)

poughkeepsie: Photos From Another Successful Italian Festival In Poughkeepsie - 09/06/08 04:05 PM
I was glad to be able to make it to the 2008 Italian Festival at the Poughkeepsie Italian Center on Friday night. The event ends on Sunday but with the threat of Hurricane Hanna I wanted to make certain to get there early in the weekend. For more information visit my previous … (4 comments)

poughkeepsie: Germania of Poughkeepsie 2008 Oktoberfest - Sept 12,13,14 - 09/04/08 12:31 AM
GOT BEER? Germania of Poughkeepsie will be hosting Oktoberfest Septrmber 12th -14th. This is a major fundraiser event for the German heritage club. In addition to German food, there will be music and beer.   http://germaniaoktoberfest.homestead.com/
Fiday night - music by Rhinehold Wiedermann
Saturday afternoon - The Austrian Boys Band
Saturday night & Sunday - The Bergholz … (2 comments)

poughkeepsie: “Mangiamo” - Poughkeepsie Italian Festival - 09/02/08 11:37 PM
Poughkeepsie is gearing up for one of the area's best festivals of the year! It's time to savor the flavors of Italy. Who can resist this sampling of the best authentic Italian cuisine in the Hudson Valley? This weekend's festival is a reminder of the very strong ethnic heritage of our Italian-Amercan community. I love grazing … (6 comments)

poughkeepsie: Town of LaGrange - Dutchess County, NY - Real Estate - 08/13/08 12:21 PM
A NEW LISTING! GORGEOUS TRANSITIONAL COLONIAL BUILT IN 2004 IN ONE OF LAGRANGE'S SOUGHT AFTER NEIGHBORHOODS. QUALITY ABOUNDS IN THIS HOME. CHERRY AND GRANITE CUSTOM KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGH MOST OF THE HOME, 2 STORY ENTRY & FAMILY ROOM. TWO STAIRCASES, RESTORATION HARDWARE LIGHT FIXTURES, GAS FIREPLACE, 9' CEILINGS. SPACIOUS BEDROOMS, FABULOUS … (1 comments)

poughkeepsie: Facing Foreclosure? ...Do Not Pay Upfront Fees For A Short Sale! - 08/03/08 09:27 PM
As an active agent working in this challenging market here in Dutchess County, New York - I would like to use this forum to caution desperate homeowners who might be facing foreclosure. DO NOT use a 3rd party negotiator who will charge an UPFRONT FEE for a short sale (pre-foreclosure). Don't spend a dime on … (5 comments)

poughkeepsie: New Listing - Poughkeepsie, NY - 08/02/08 12:57 PM
CHARMING HOUSE AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE, SITUATED NEAR THE CITY CENTER. CLOSE TO SHOPS, BUS ROUTE, COLLEGE CAMPUS AND METRO NORTH TRAIN STATION. MOVE-IN CONDITION.

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poughkeepsie: Commute From Poughkeepsie To Grand Central Terminal - Metro-North Hudson Line - 07/23/08 12:03 AM
From the quiet surroundings of Poughkeepsie ...NY City is a just a commuter train away. For the Manhattan worker, finding affordable housing is becoming more and more of a challenge. Many people seek affordable housing solutions in the suburbs. The further out, the more affordable. Westchester, Bergen, Nassau and Putnam Counties were once highly regarded as … (3 comments)

poughkeepsie: Dutchess County - It's A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood ...Won't You Be My Neighbor? - 07/18/08 12:47 PM
Friday, July 18, 2008 - Poughkeepsie Journal. - It doesn't get any better than this! I'd like to think everyday is a good news day. Well, at least today was and I dedicate this post to the Poughkeepsie Journal for the good news that appears on the front page of our local paper. … (3 comments)

 
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