new york: Hudson Bush Plant Sale And Exchange At Clermont - June 7th 2008 - 06/02/08 10:14 AM
If you love gardening this is a must attend event. The Hudson Bush Plant Sale And Exchange is sponsored by The Friends of Clermont and is attended each year by hundreds of garden enthusiasts. Besides plants there will be garden materials, books and gifts for sale.
Where- Clermont State Park
When June … (6 comments)
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new york: Maybe You Should Have Listened To the Advice Given By Your Realtor - 05/15/08 09:49 PM
I am sure by now everyone knows that to conduct real estate transactions in New York State an attorney is usually involved.
It is also a fact that there are many specialties within the legal field. So, if you are buying are selling real estate you would want to choose a … (35 comments)
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new york: Highlights From Dutchess County Fairgrounds Auto Show. Let's Name That Car - 05/08/07 09:57 AM
The weather was perfect last weekend and people were certainly having fun. I watched the motorcyclists go by; then cars on the way to the auto show in Rhinebeck. Unfortunately I had to work so I send my boys (husband and son) off to the show with strict instruction to take … (8 comments)
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new york: New York Governor's Mansion To Go Green - 05/03/07 12:12 AM
Not long ago I wrote a post about a house that was possible the greenest house in the northeast. Since then the house was given that honor.
Today it was announced that Mrs. Spitzer the wife of the Governor of New York is working on initiative to turn the Govenor's mansion in … (7 comments)
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new york: Taconic Farms - 05/02/07 11:54 PM
Taconic Farms is a large facility in Germantown Columbia County New York. This is no ordinary farm, don't expect to find cows and rows of corns. This is a place where serious research specimens are bred; yes rodents for research. The facility is commonly referred to by the locals as the rat … (1 comments)
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new york: Auto Show And Apple Blossom Day Kick Off Spring In Rhinebeck & Red Hook - 04/27/07 06:50 AM
Today I was on Route 33 in Germantown, Columbia County when I noticed the apple blossoms. It suddenly reminded me of two events in the Rhinebeck and Red Hook area that somewhat officially kick off spring.
First will be the Antique and Classic Car Show at the Dutchess County Fairground in Rhinebeck. … (14 comments)
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new york: Dutchess County, NY March 07 Real Estate Statistics - 04/17/07 12:02 PM
In Dutchess County the housing data for March was a mixed bag. In the single family detached home category overall there was a decline in the numbers over same time last year with the exception of the median price which edged up 1.5 %.
In the townhouse/condo category there was an overall increase.
It is reasonable to … (1 comments)
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new york: Research On Tick Borne Disease Received Some Badly Needed Funding - 04/07/07 12:15 AM
The Trudeau Institute is receiving a $250,000 grant for research on tick borne disease. This news is welcomed by us in the North East who have had to contend with Lyme Disease. I understand the yearly cost is about $60,000,000 to treat the disease in the early stage. This is only the tip of the iceberg since … (6 comments)
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new york: The Roundout: A Historic Area Of Kingston New York - 02/14/07 12:21 PM
Various shops and office buildings
The Roundout is now a vibrant community where, especially on the weekend, you will find people walking around visiting shops and sampling the varied cuisine at the many new restaurants.
This was once a separate village but in 1872 became part of Kingston which as you might know was … (9 comments)
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new york: Dutchess County, NY January Real Estate Report - 02/08/07 12:48 AM
SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED JAN 06 JAN 07 % CHG
Unit Sold 139 135 -2.9
Units Available 1st of Mo. 1416 1635 15.5
Avg. Sales Price 413,204 348,553 -15.6
Medium Sales Price 335,000 319,000 -6.0
Sales $ Volume 57,435,356 47,054,655 -18.1
DOM 114 126 10.5
There was … (4 comments)
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new york: Clermont State Park, Columbia County New York - 02/02/07 08:19 PM
VEIW OF CLERMONT HUDSON RIVER AND CATSKILLS MOUNTAIN
VIEW OF THE FRONT OF HOUSE
Clermont is the oldest Hudson River Estate in the Mid Hudson Valley. This was the home of the Livingston family from 1728-1962.
The First owner was Robert Livingston, a land aristocrat and statesman. He was also instrumental in … (8 comments)
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new york: The Village of Tivoli, NY - 02/02/07 12:22 AM
Tivoli is a small close knit community in the township of Red Hook. It runs along the Hudson River and provides spectacular views of the Catskill mountain.
This village was incorporated in 1872 and because of it's proximity to the Hudson River it was once a stop on the steamship route. Because … (8 comments)
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new york: Where Did The Snow Go? - 01/31/07 10:03 PM
Last night we had a dusting of snow, and you might be wondering why that would be of interest. The fact is, I live in the Northeast and today is the last day of January and this is all the snow we have gotten so far.
This strange weather has resulted in plants … (6 comments)
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new york: Home Inspection Report Styles Which Do You Prefer? - 01/20/07 09:30 AM
I have had the opportunity to work with many home inspectors and I have noticed at least three different reporting styles.
•1. On the spot and handwritten
•2. Exhaustive template style
•3. Concise, customized informative style
1. On the spot and handwritten
PROS.
The buyer will have the report immediately with the exceptions of items such as … (15 comments)
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new york: Dutchess County Market Report - 01/13/07 09:37 AM
On Friday I woke up to this leading story in the Poughkeepsie Journal , "Dutchess home prices edge higher." I knew then that I would be hearing from some of my sellers; sure enough, before the day ended I received the calls. Since I had the article readily available I reviewed … (4 comments)
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new york: 345 FITZSIMMONS ROAD,MILAN, NY 12571 - 01/12/07 11:39 PM
90 acres with frontage on Roe Jan. A 3 BR. 1900 farmhouse and several out buildings. A perfect spot for a country estateor several mini estates. Enjoy fishing and hunting in your backyard. $1,650,000
HEATED OVERSIZED GARAGE SMALL HOURSE BARN
BERKSHIRES VIEWS RIVER FRONTAGE
This property is only about 90 miles from NYC. … (0 comments)
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new york: 147 Guski Road, Red Hook, NY 12571 - 12/30/06 07:56 PM
This 2 bedroom Log Cabin on 3.49 acres is a perfect hideaway. Just 90 miles from NYC. Yet close to Rhinebeck, train and the performing art center at Bard.
Features
Granite countertop
Antique wood Flooring
2 Fireplaces
Wired speaker system upstairs and down stairs
Climb to top of hill for a spectacular view of valley below and … (2 comments)
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new york: Don't Let High Radon Level Kill Your Dutchess County Real Estate Deal - 12/25/06 01:55 AM
I have seen agents deals killed because of a high radon level; this really should not be the case. As agents we need to educate our buyers and sellers. Radon is present every where, and if the level is high it can be fixed. I took a look at the radon … (29 comments)
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new york: Red Hook - A Great Little Town - 12/23/06 12:19 AM
THE ELMENDORPH
Enjoy a tour of RED HOOK
This town was formed in 1812 and was once part of Rhinebeck. It is now made up of 6 hamlets:
1. Village of Red Hook
2. Annadale
3. Barrytown
4 .Upper Red Hook
5. Spring Lake
6. Tivoli
Population: 11834
There is a noticeable difference between the number of male and female … (4 comments)
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new york: Asbestos - It Is Still Out There And a Concern When Buying Real estate - 12/22/06 08:58 PM
EXAMPLE OF ASBESTOS SIDING.
You might be wondering why I would be interested in asbestos. Well one of my first listing turned out to be an enviromental nightmare, and one of the culprits was asbestos.
Most people became aware of asbestos because of the many class action suit for Mesothelioma a disease caused by … (5 comments)
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