The presentation of quality and craftsmanship of days gone by is ever evident in the Modern Hudson Valley Farmhouse design. The structure brings together the charm of long ago and mixes it with the innovation of today presenting an edge on the American Farmhouse design with a modern country approach. This house is designed with a touch of class reflected by every shape, crisp clean line and gable roof. A vision of rustic charm surrounds this house and displays the reflection of the big white houses that were once observed along country roads dotting the hillsides.

This house offers the familiarity of home combined with the hint of mystery that will appeal to a special homeowner. This house is designed with efficiency in mind and therefore creates the perception that it may be a weekend dwelling or enjoyed the whole year through.

This house will take your breath away with a huge living space enhanced by the 28 ft distance from floor to ceiling. At one end of the room rests a rustic wooden fireplace prepared for that comforting crackling fire and on the other end the entertainment center that will offer you pleasure at your beaconing. The living space seems to transcend onto the two decks that on one end offer the picturesque view of the Shawangunk mountain range that seem to meet the farmlands below. The other end offers a pleasant reflection of an 18-whole golf course calling your name. These decks were constructed with parties and family gets together in mind and yet offers sweet seclusion when desired.

The large master bedroom appears to be far away from the rest of the home with a walk-in closet so large it could be a room of its own. The master bath and shower area offers peace and tranquility with its spa like appearance. The shower space and toiletry area are pleasantly divided into two separate locations. The six-foot long Japanese style tub superbly crafted for soaking and refreshing weary bones rests between his and her vanities and above windows that look natural and are easily operable to bring a glimpse of nature in with you.

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Comprised of the Town and Village of New Paltz as well as the North and South Ohioville hamlets, New Paltz is the home of the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz. Originally settled by French Protestants near the Wallkill River, New Paltz’s Huguenot Street is the oldest street in America. This National Historic Landmark has seven stone houses and a fully restored 18th century church all lovingly preserved by the Huguenot Historical Society. New Paltz is indeed a melting pot with diverse communities of Italian, Dutch, German, English and Latino citizens.

Mohonk Mountain House, located just outside of town, is a glorious 251-room Victorian resort hotel that was built in 1861. Situated on over 2,000 acres of lush green forest, this popular lakeside attraction includes gardens, hiking trails and it’s very own 9-hole golf course. The nearby Mohonk Preserve with over 1,000 technical rock climbing routes along the Shawangunk Mountain Ridge was named “one of the Earth’s last great places” by The Nature Conservancy and sees hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. In early August, New Paltz’s Ulster County Fairgrounds hosts its ever-popular annual fair and each Memorial Day and Labor Day it hosts the Woodstock-New Paltz Art and Crafts Fair where over 300 craftsman and artists present their work to thousands of visitors.

At the heart of the downtown business district are restaurants, shops and galleries and the character of SUNY New Paltz is apparent throughout the area, offering both residents and visitors an exciting and welcoming environment.

For more information on New Paltz Real Estate visit NewPaltzHomes.com

Because most of you here at AR are web-savvy real estate professionals, the majority of you know that the sales cycle is much different now-a-days as most new business is now generated on the web.  This biggest difference between today's real estate lead and the real estate lead of old is that we are contacting the lead much earlier in the sales cycle, so early in fact, the leads aren't even at the point where they are ready to talk to a realtor.  This causes frustration for the real estate agents that do lead follow-up using traditional methods.  It used to be that real estate agents didn't see or hear from prospective buyers until they were ready to start seeing homes.  Now because of the nature of the web, we are getting lead information on buyers that are just starting the research phase of their home search.  This results in leads being unresponsive to realtor contact causing the realtor to devalue the lead.

This type of behaivor on the part of the realtor will result in a significant loss in business.  See my post on The REAL Sales Cycle of the Real Estate Web Lead on LouLynch.com

There are a lot of benefits to properly analyzing the user data of the online real estate consumer before making the follow up call or email.  Having a little inside information on your lead prior to aqttempting contact speeds the process of building rapport and ultimately put you in a better position to convert the lead to a customer.

Earlier today I posted a blog on my brand spanking new real estate technology blog at LouLynch.com.

Read more on Analyzing real estate lead data from your website

IBM just recently cut several hundred jobs in the whirlwind of our rapidly declining economy. This is an all too familiar pain, especially for those in the Mid-Hudson region who recall the results of major cuts made in 1993. When businesses, such as IBM are forced to make cuts of these proportions, it has a lasting domino effect.

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Very few places in the United States can compare to the Hudson River Valley in terms of beauty, architecture, and history. In fact, it has been designated a national heritage area by Congress. Currently consisting of the metro area of New York's suburbs, it was one of the initial regions to be colonized during the new world exploration, and once served as a battleground in colonial wars. This area has seen some difficult times, as well as what some would call the best of society. The beautiful Hudson River Valley, in comparison to Germany's Rhine River, has earned the nickname, "America's Rhine."

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Alabama Condominiums and Townhouses (or Condos and Townhomes), are fast becoming the purchase of choice for many homebuyers that have not considered it in the past. In today’s real estate market and current economic climate, condos offer many advantages that might make home ownership a bit more attainable. Beyond affordability, condos have a number of advantages for certain types of buyers, ranging from entry level units for first-time home buyers to Luxury Condos for more mature and affluent home buyers.

Real Estate Consultant and friend Cal Carter is one of Alabama’s foremost condo experts. Cal currently services Gulf-Shores Condos, Orange Beach Condos, and the Fort Morgan Condo Markets (among others). Cal is a solid hard working professional that enjoys helping home buyer achieve their dreams of home ownership.

Gulf Shores Condos

Gulf Shores Condos is considered by Cal to be the “hidden gem in the Alabama real estate market”. He claims that many homebuyers forget that Alabama borders the Gulf of Mexico as it extends outward from the Florida Panhandle. The Gulf Shores area has approximately 32 miles of beautiful, sun drenched Alabama waterfront property. What makes this area in more special is that it is surprisingly affordable prices in comparison to other beachfront destinations.

Orange Beach Condos

Orange Beach Condos is similar to Gulf Shores in that the unique beachfront community also borders the Gulf of Mexico extending from the Florida Panhandle. This condo heaven boasts miles and miles of pristine white sandy beaches. Orange Beach is unmatched in both location ocean views.

Fort Morgan Condos

The Fort Morgan Condos area is the peninsula located to the west of Gulf Shores AL, and meanders along the world famous Emerald Coast. Fort Morgan has the same beachfront features of the other two more populated areas. The sandy oasis of Fort Morgan offers a more remote lifestyle for those interested in privacy and seclusion. If you are interested in any of these areas please give Cal a call. Alternatively, his website is top notch and is a great starting point for a homebuyer at any level of commitment.

Cal Carter | Phone: 678-617-7665 | Web: www.gulfshoreslife.com

The Ulster County Board of Realtors only permits active members of the board to directly access the Ulster County MLS system. For public use, we make our website available so that home buyers can search virtually the same data we as REALTORS use to to research the Ulster County homes inventory. Our website contains almost all of the properties actively for sale and is updates via the MLS every four hours. The UlsterCountyLiving.com website was designed to help people easily find what is actively for sale in the Ulster County, Hudson Valley and Surrounding Area.

To Search Ulster County MLS Listings ON OUR SITE, Click Here

What is Multiple Listing Service or MLS?

A Multiple Listing Service is a real estate listings database that enables real estate brokers and agents search and find information about homes, land and other types of Ulster County properties. Real estate brokers and agents that represent Ulster County home buyers or look to cooperate with a seller's broker can utilize an MLS system to locate a property for his or her buyer. The Ulster County MLS usually contains all the real estate listings that are represented by real estate brokers who are both members of the Ulster County MLS system and of NAR (the National Association of Realtors). MLS systems are more commonly used in the United States and Canada, but are becoming the common tool of real estate professionals in other parts of the world.

Looking for an outdoor sport that challenges you to new heights? Try rock climbing in the Hudson Valley!

For over 70 years, the Gunks have been considered the rock climbing mecca of the east, with more than 1,200 routes, the Gunks have more rock climbing than any single location east of the Mississippi River. Unlike other climbing areas, the majority of routes are in the easy to moderate range, with a rating generally of 5.3 to 5.9, making it enjoyable for novice and skilled climbers alike. Being close to this time honored tradition for many years, the Gunks and nearby New Paltz New York have one of the most authentic rock climbing communities in the country. An easy drive from exit 18 off the New York State Thruway makes access a breeze.

In addition to being a playground for rock climbers, the Shawangunk Mountain range offers beauty that is enjoyed as a part of the scenery for many home owners lucky enough to live with in eye-shot.  Visit my website to browse Gunks Real Estate listings.

I know this is all over the internet by now but I wanted to do my part in supporting Marc Rasmussen by further exposing the issue.

If you have 5 minutes, please read about how the Sarasota MLS board stole a successful domain from one of their own m

embers claiming breech of ethics at first then trademark infringment later (even though MLS is trademarked by Major Leauge Soccer).  Marc acted on the advice of the NAR when registering the domain name and even went as far as to get permission prior to registering it.  Read More