Dutchess County Real Estate Market Report - April 2009 - 05/30/09 03:43 PM

When compared to last month, sales are  still trending upward. Offers at the begining of the month were 138 this was a 20% increase over last year but keep in mind not all of these will turn into closed sales. About a quarter of the sales were short sales or REOs in the single family detached home sector. The number of months it will take to get rid of the inventory is getting better but still much work to be done. Great news for First Time Buyers according to HUD info you could possible get the $8000 prior to filing a tax … (11 comments)

Will you find serenity this summer? - 05/28/09 11:57 PM
I read Kathy McGraw's Post in which she stated location is a big factor in achieving serenity.  This is so true, and based on the various issues confronting us, now more than ever it is important to find that place to escape to.
I am fortunate that I can arrive at serenity quickly, all I need to do is walk out to my backyard.  However I so love escaping to the beach where I can sit and listen to the waves, watch the various cloud formations, the birds looking around for food. children building sand castles and of course the sunrise and sunset.
So make sure … (25 comments)

Old Dutch Village Garden Club Annual Plant and Bake Sale - May 22, 2009 - 05/19/09 11:05 PM
The Old Dutch Village Garden Club annual plant sale is a great place to get plants for your garden, and the timing is perfect since here in Red Hook the advice is to put in your plants after Memorial Day.
This is a popular event since the plants are reasonable priced, they will go rather quickly so the trick is to get there early.  Then after you have secured your plants go over to the the bake goods table and I know you won;t be disappointed.
The Old Dutch Village Garden Club help to maintain a several parks, gives a scholarship to a graduating … (17 comments)

Hyde Park Real Estate Market Report - April 2009 - 05/16/09 07:31 PM
Hyde Park Real Estate Market Report  For Single Family Detached  Homes - April 2009
In April there were 9 sales in the town of Hyde Park.  The sale price ranged from $4,500 - $330,000.  Yes $4,500 , and that was not a rental but the price of a mobile home.  Of the 9 sales 4 of them were short sale or banked owned properties.
Hyde Park does have a healthy inventory of homes from $100,000 -S300,000 so it represents  a great opportunity for first time buyers to make that purchase  and benefit from the $8000.00 tax credit.
                                                                                                                                        
 Vanderbilt Mansion in Hyde Park … (9 comments)

Millbrook Book Festival Starts Today! - May 15-16 - 05/15/09 03:16 PM
The theme in the Hudson Valley this year is related to the Quadracentennial celebrations.  Today at 4:00PM is the kickoff of the Millbrook Book Festival  at the Cary Institute.
This year the celebration will be centered around 400 years of writing on the banks of the Hudson River; and many authors will participate in the event, here is a list of participants.
There will be something for all ages, books, poetry, photography and an exhibition at theMillbrook library.  At the end of the festival there will be a one man play entitled Hudson Adrift: Bitter end of Henry Hudson.
So this weekend … (7 comments)

Rhinebeck Real Estate Market Report - April 2009 - 05/15/09 08:36 AM

Rhinebeck Real Estate Market Report For Single Family Detached Homes- April 2009
During the month of April the Town of Rhinebeck and The villages of Rhinebeck  had a  combined sales of 2.  So far this year there were a total of 9 sales up to April 30th.
The sale price range for the 9 sales were:  $195,500 - $850,000.  Athough most of the sales in the County is in the $100,000-$300,000 range Rhinbeck had 2 sales in the $800,000 range thus giving it  an average sale price of $428,586.



 

                                       


                                                                                                

 Town of Rhinebeck … (5 comments)

Red Hook Real Estate Market Report - April 2009 - 05/13/09 06:57 PM
During the month of April the Town of Red Hook and The villages of Red Hook and  Tivoli had  combined sales of 5 of which 2 were bank owned properties. 
The sale price ranged from $142,500 -272,500 which is similar to the rest of the county in the sense that  most of the sales are in the lower end of the market.

So, what can sellers do to to gain a competitive edge?
Make sure that your property is priced right Take care of any issues that could be troublesome to buyers i.e. underground oil tank. Provide access; there are still too many … (14 comments)

Wordless Wednesday - Fragrance of Spring - 05/12/09 07:10 AM

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So where is the oil tank? - 05/01/09 10:51 PM
These days we are more aware of environmental issues.  In some areas the practice of putting the home heating oil tank underground was very common.  Today, if your heating oil tank is underground and you are thinking of selling your home this could be one of your selling expenses.  New York State does provide a homeowner's guide for underground heating oil tanks
When taking a listing this is a subject I cover with the seller. We discuss the various ways this issue could be addressed and sometimes will get a few estimates.  My suggestion is that the seller address the issue before … (26 comments)

River Views of the Hudson River School at Cedar Grove- Catskill NY - 05/01/09 05:31 PM
If you are a reader of my Blog you know that one of the topic I like to address is the historical homes in the Hudson Valley, as well as the Hudson River.  This year marks the 400th year that Henry Hudson sailed up the Hudson River and throughout the year there will be many events to mark the occasion.
At Cedar Grove in Catskill NY, the home of Thomas Cole the founder of the Hudson River School of Arts there will be a free exhibitions of River Views of the Hudson River School featuring works from Thomas Cole, Sanford Gifford, Jasper Cropsey and others masters.
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Car Show At The Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck NY - 05/01/09 12:18 AM
This weekend you will have the opportunity to attend The Hudson River Valley Auto Association car show at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck NY.  I know I can't  help admiring these beautiful old cars as they go by and you have to admit the cars today just don't get you as excited.
WHEN May 1-3
WHERE  Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck NY
TIME Friday 12:00PM - 6:00PM, Saturday 6:00AM-5:00PM, Sunday 8:00AM-5:00PM
ADMISSION - $10 and children under twelve get in free.
DIRECTIONS
 
 So if you are looking for a family activity this weekend the car show would be a great choice,
 
Here … (13 comments)

 
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