sullivan county ny: Join Me To Learn All About Buying A Home In The Hudson Valley Of NY
- 04/10/15 02:47 AM
Are you or is someone you know thinking about buying a home in this part of New York State? I am excited to announce a wonderful seminar that will provide a potential homebuyer with an overview of the home buying process in our area of New York. Set asside Wednesday April 22 This seminar is being sposored by Walden Savings Bank but you don't have to be a customer of the bank to attend. You will her from a mortgage lender, a real estate attorney, a home inspector, and a Buyer's Real Estate Associate Broker about the home buying process in the Hudson … (2 comments)
sullivan county ny: New York Homeowner's Do You Have Your STAR - Save On School Taxes
- 02/14/12 09:44 AM
New York Residents..... Have you filed for a STAR exemption on your primary residence? I have been doing a little research in my neighborhood and found that there are quite a few houses that are not claiming a STAR exemption. If you are the owner of a home that is your primary residence and the combined yearly income of the owners and spouse(s) who live there does not exceed $500,000 you should be claiming some relief on your School Tax Bill. Some people it seems are unaware of the savings which can range from around $700 to $900 per year depending … (0 comments)
sullivan county ny: Why Would You Go It Alone?
- 01/10/12 04:51 AM
Are you searching for a house "on your own"? Today we have so much information available on line it is possible for you to find all the listings in your area of choice, call the listing office for each listing that interests you, arrange for a showing by the listing agent, and put in your offer directly with the agent who listed the property. Do you think you will save money and time by doing this? Well in most cases this won't save you a penny and actually cost you time and money. Did you know that when you look at … (0 comments)
sullivan county ny: Houses Under $200,000 Are Easy To Find In The Pine Bush Area
- 01/05/12 06:37 AM
Are you thinking about buying a new home? There are some great homes for sale out there at very reasonable prices. There are 82 homes available in the Pine Bush School District listed at $200,000 or less. As a matter of fact there are 33 houses priced at less than $150,000. Interest rates are lower than they have been in years but there are rumblings that that won't last much longer. Here are just a few examples. This 2 bedroom home on an acre is listed for just $158,000. It comes with a great back yard, a detached single car garage, … (1 comments)
sullivan county ny: Have You Resolved To Buy A House In 2012? Keep Your Resolution Now
- 01/04/12 02:45 AM
Happy New Year! Today is January 4, 2012. How are those New Year's resolutions going? Mine are going fairly well... a few bumps in getting the routine adjusted but I think I am on the road to success. My goals include taking care of me with exercise and good nutrition, taking care of my family with more focused scheduling, and finding and helping many more home buyers this year. Working with home buyers is my passion and any one of my clients will tell you that I will go the extra mile. So is one of your goals for this year … (6 comments)
sullivan county ny: Knowing Who's Who In The Real Estate World Part I
- 01/02/12 05:43 AM
Happy New Year! What was your New Year's resolution? I have a few but one I intend to start working on right now is to make sure people who want to buy, sell, or rent a residential property understand what Agency is and how it can affect the home buying process. In New York every person who has contact with a Real Estate Salesperson or Broker regarding buying, selling, or renting property must be informed of the various ways Licensed Real Estate Professionals can work with them. In fact the Real Estate Salesperson or Broker is required by law to … (2 comments)
sullivan county ny: Did You Say Short Sale????
- 12/08/11 02:28 AM
Short Sales are on my mind these days. I have a great one listed here in Pine Bush and have had many requests to go out and look for short sale properties from buyers I have been working with too. Let's talk the reality of value on a short sale property. Many of the buyers that I work with are under the mistaken impression that they are going to get a fantastic bargain on short sales. Some, in fact, have told me that they only want to look at short sales or foreclosures so they can get the best possible value. Well … (4 comments)
sullivan county ny: Do you want a home that works for you or do you want to be working for your home?
- 06/15/11 03:35 AM
We all have dreams about the type of house we want to live in. The location is perfect. The condition is straight out of House Beautiful magizine. It has all the bells and whistles. Unfortunately many people reach a little too far towards that dream and find themselves caught instead in a nightmare. A home should be place where you can enjoy your family and freinds, and you can't do that if you buy a house that is truly beyond your means. You need to carefully look at the reality of your finances, your lifestyle, and the bottom line monthly … (2 comments)
sullivan county ny: Free Books and More! Available To Card Carrying Members
- 03/18/10 01:24 AM
Did you know that with a library card from any of the libraries in the Ramapo Catskill Library System you can download audio books, ebooks, music, and videos for free? What an awesome service from the libraries in this area!
Most of the libraries in Orange, Ulster, Sullivan and Rockland counties of New York belong to this system.
We have recently added smart phones to my family electronic gadgets. Unlike the famous shoe phone of a certain secret agentman these phones have so many possibilities. It is now possible to read a book on the phone. … (7 comments)
sullivan county ny: Getting Ready - Part One of a Series on Buying a Home in New York State
- 02/08/10 05:56 AM
You might find buying a house in the Greater Hudson Valley of New York's Orange, Ulster, or Sullivan Counties is a little different than buying a home in other states and even in different areas of New York State. This series will prepare you for searching for and buying real estate in my neck of the woods. When you are looking for a house you should first speak with a mortgage representative. You can speak with someone at your own bank, credit union, or a mortgage company. It is my recommendation that you work with a lender who is at least … (3 comments)
If you are in the Pine Bush NY area on Sunday check out the Pine Bush Homecoming Carnival which is now rescheduled to take place from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM at the Pine Bush High School. … (7 comments)
sullivan county ny: New York City Is An Easy Ride Away - Come Visit My Neck Of The Woods
- 10/21/09 07:45 AM
Lucky Me! I live in a beautiful area. Many people visit the Greater Hudson Valley and the Catskill Region every year just to see what I can see everyday. There is so much to see and do here. We have hiking, biking, trail riding, lakes, rivers, small villages with crafts and festivals to share, cities with museums and cultural events. You can have this all with a short commute to New York City.
If you have never visited this area and plan to come up some weekend. check out my To Do Orange County NY posts on … (12 comments)
sullivan county ny: A Walk In The Woods - Sullivan County NY
- 09/29/09 05:58 AM
It is a great time to get out and take a walk in the woods. I actually took these photographs in Bloomingburg NY in what I call the fairyland behind a three family house I own. Sullivan County is beautiful this time of year. I am sure if you headed out on some trails in the area you could find some magical places of your own.
Enjoy yourself this fall and take the time to find the magic in everyday events! … (13 comments)
sullivan county ny: September 11 2001 - Remember and Renew Resolve - Tributes And Services Hudson Valley NY
- 09/10/09 10:04 PM
It is hard to believe that it has been eight years since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, The Pentagon, and the attempt on the White House that ended in that field in Pennsylvania. It is with deep sympathy for those who lost friends and relatives and with renewed resolve to be a strong nation that we honor this day. The suffering that began that day continue as many first responders and those who were on site for search and recovery deal with illnesses that they suffer as a result of the toxic wasteland they toiled in. Our servicemen … (13 comments)
sullivan county ny: People Are Out Looking For Houses In the Greater Hudson Valley Of New York
- 01/30/09 11:15 PM
Things are really starting to pick up here in the Greater Hudson Valley Real Estate Market. I am working with new buyers every week and some of my buyers who put things on hold are starting to get active again. Now instead of telling people I am available any time, I am working around other scheduled appointments and obligations. It is nice to be busy. If you are a buyer waiting for the market to bottom out I think you better get a move on. A word of advice on your search for a new home, if you don't mind. … (16 comments)
sullivan county ny: Don't Wait For Spring - Start You Home Search Now
- 01/24/09 11:02 PM
Yes I know it is cold here in the northeast and definitely does not seem like spring is just around the corner but the real estate market is picking up earlier this year due to the current expiration date of the federally sponsored $7500 interest free tax credit loan being offered to qualifying first time home buyers, the lower interest rates that are available to many buyers right now whether they are first time buyers or not, and the high inventory of homes on the market. You may be thinking you have plenty of time to start your search but you … (8 comments)
sullivan county ny: Rainy Days Are Perfect For House Hunting
- 10/24/08 12:30 AM
Tomorrow it will rain, actually there is a 90% chance but I am not betting against those odds. A rainy Saturday could really be a real downer but I am showing houses tomorrow and I love to show houses in the rain. Sure we might get a little damp running in and out of the car to the houses but a rainy day will reveal many secrets about a house. Is the basement dry? Does the roof leak? Does the backyard turn into a swamp or worse does that quaint little stream turn into a raging river? How was the roadway … (23 comments)
I took these pictures at the intersection of Route 302 and County Route 48, the area known as Thompson Ridge, on October 9, 2008. As you can see the color already is really vivid on some trees and the others are sure to follow soon. We have plenty of activities in the area to keep your weekend filled … (7 comments)
sullivan county ny: F for Fantastic - Pine Bush Central School District Residents Care!
- 10/02/08 03:21 AM
Wednesday was an "F" day for me. F is not for Failure but for Fantastic. I live in a local school district filled with wonderful caring people. I started my day with a meeting of F.Y.I., the Focus on Youth Initiative for the Pine Bush Central School District area. The Focus on Youth Initiative's goal is to empower youth through asset-building and to bring together people with an interest in helping our youth to grow and flourish. The committee consists of local law enforcement, business people, parents of children and other residents from the school district, teachers and administrators from the … (4 comments)
If you live in New York State, Rural Opportunities Inc has some programs that may help you. Although some of you may think you could never qualify for grants and/or special loans you might be surprised by the income levels that allow you to qualify for up to a $7500.00 grant to help you buy that home. The Savers Club is a program that is offered through Rural Opportunities in cooperation … (0 comments)
My blog will deal with working with buyers, my life as a mother of 3 teenagers and how to fit real estate into the other aspects of my world. I will also speak on volunteer efforts to assist my community
Are you or is someone you know thinking about buying a home in this part of New York State? I am excited to announce a wonderful seminar that will provide a potential homebuyer with an overview of the home buying process in our area of New York. Set asside Wednesday April 22
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