Ulster County Bed & Breakfasts - 12/05/10 09:45 AM
For those who are familiar with the beautiful countryside, mountains, brooks and streams, dense woods and forests, of Ulster County, New York, we don’t have to explain why the Bed and Breakfast Industry is so popular with the people who visit this area. Thousands of visitors who visit the Ulster County attractions, recreational options, hamlets and small communities know well of the wonderful hometown feeling one receives from the local residents, especially when stopping by one of the popular ulster county bed & breakfast establishments.
Ulster County is known for its small communities and the hiking, fishing, camping, the Hudson cruises, … (0 comments)

Do Final Walk-Through Before Closing - 12/05/10 09:32 AM
Around a week before you close, take the time to visit your "new" home and do a final walk through. You will want to make sure that the terms negotiated with the sellers have been met and the condition of the house is what you expected. You want to be sure that everything that is supposed to be sold to you is there and in good condition. Sometimes sellers remove items that were supposed to be part of the real estate property transfer, like maybe a favorite hanging lamp, or maybe they have replaced the fireplace mantel with another mantel thinking … (2 comments)

High End Sales Rise as Jumbo Rates Fall - 12/05/10 09:19 AM
Many lenders have re entered the high end mortgage market in the last few months offering affordable jumbo loans for upscale properties. The high end market like the Ulster county real estate market has showed an increase in activity this past spring and summer mainly due to jumbo rates falling to new five year lows. The fall in jumbo rates has given new hope to many of the Ulster county real estate property owners who have been unable to sell their homes in the last several years. Suddenly many buyers can afford properties which were out of their price range due … (2 comments)

Remember: Location, Location, Location - 12/05/10 09:11 AM
Many first time buyers, experienced real estate investors and others always focus on the style, size and functionality of their property purchases expecting somehow that the characteristics will somehow lead to increased value. In the real estate industry the slogan remains “location, location, location” and people fail to remember the slogan when hunting for the property that will lead to the greatest investment performance.
The structure being purchased actually depreciates over time. Only the land under the structure appreciates in value. Since the purchase of a property and a home is most likely the biggest investment anyone will make in their … (2 comments)

Winterizing Tips for HomeOwners - 12/05/10 09:06 AM
Unless you happen to live in California, Florida or Hawaii, I guess you wont need any winterizing tips for your home, however, most of us live in much colder climates and need to winterize our homes annually. By winterizing we can keep freeze related damage, possible water damage, etc., from taking place, in addition to keeping our heating costs down. We all witness the rising heating bills about this time of year and it’s usually a good reminder of the necessary preventive maintenance items that need to be scheduled into our everyday work load. Check out these tips and possibly you … (0 comments)

Self Projects to Boost the Value of Your Home & Sell it Faster - 12/05/10 07:34 AM
Many people will think along time about selling their home, they will discuss it, stress out over it, argue about it and get very emotional about what to do to improve the house to get it ready to sell. Most people do not have a large amount of money to completely re-do their home, and they also don’t have the time. If a homeowner has been diligent about doing routine maintenance and repairs, then there are some simple things that one can do to bring the home up to date, modernize it and give it a better presentation during the open … (0 comments)

Tis the Season - 12/05/10 06:37 AM
Well, it getting to be that time of year again and it seems like it came creeping up so fast too. I wanted to tell everyone of a new family tradition we started last year and I think its fantastic and so does my family. We decided last year about this same time, to get out of the big city and to come to the country to do our Christmas shopping and enjoy the changing of the seasons at the same time. In Ulster county there are so many great and historic communities that have become famous for their restaurants and … (1 comments)

Buying Foreclosures in Ulster County or Hudson Valley? Don’t forget the common sense rules about Real Estate Investment - 12/05/10 03:21 AM
It seems that everyone is trying to take advantage of the great deals that exist in Ulster county and Ulster county foreclosures. There is no doubt about it that there are many great bargains with the rate of foreclosures continuing to climb and with no end in site. Throughout Ulster county, and the Hudson Valley, both experienced and inexperience real estate investors are looking for the “right deal”. There are many parcels of prime real estate out there, and many may look like that certain “right deal” you have been watching for. The temptation to bid on these properties is running … (0 comments)

Woodstock’s Arts and Cultural Past & Present - 12/05/10 03:11 AM
Many people do not know that Woodstock history goes back to 1895 when the town began. The town has played a big part in the arts and crafts movement since 1902. It has always been a mecca for artists, writers and music players since its beginning and has always been considered a very active artist colony since the 19th and early 20th century. The town is bathed in wonderful history and has historic buildings, restaurants, and many shops to visit. Many of the towns artists and musicians still live in the area just outside of Woodstock. The community can boast of … (0 comments)

The Different Types Of Mortgage Loans - 12/04/10 01:46 PM
Many people get confused when discussing the different types of mortgage loans available today. Here is an overview of the choices you have in mortgage financing:
Conventional Loans: This is the traditional method of financing a home. These loans are usually 15 or 30 years fixed interest rate loans.
Assumable Mortgage Loans: Some loans are assumable to new buyers, sometimes for a fee, a buyer can assume the loan on a property if the lender approves and can qualify for the loan. FHA and VA mortgage loans are usually assumable for qualified buyers. In the past, most conventional loans were always … (1 comments)

 
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