ulster county ny: A New School Year Brings A New Superintendent For The Pine Bush Central School District - 08/26/08 05:57 AM
On August 1,
2008 the Pine Bush Central School District appointed a new Superintendent, Philip
Steinberg. Mr Stienburgh started his career as a
teacher in Flushing High School and after being laid off during the
budget cuts of the 1970's he went into private business for 25 years.
In 2000, he
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ulster county ny: Back to School for Pine Bush Central School Distict - 08/25/08 07:05 AM
School Starts Wednesday September 3, 2008 for the Pine Bush Central School District.
The Pine Bush Central School District was first established in 1938. Prior to that time the area was served by various small schools within the area communities. The District serves the students from seven Townships within three separate
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ulster county ny: To Do Orange County NY - August 23, 2008 - 08/23/08 07:04 AM
Saturday
August 23, 2008 in Orange County NY
Special Events
Travel just over
the border of OC into Ellenville for the Blueberry Festival
Head for downtown
Ellenville, NY (Ulster County) for all sorts of blueberry treats,
children's activities, and entertainment (including the dancing Pizappi
girls) From 9:00 AM -
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ulster county ny: NYC Find Your Get Away Place Close To Home - 05/21/08 06:33 AM
When the bright lights
and the constant motion of Manhattan get to be too much.
When you want to get away to the country but stay close to home.
Think about the
Greater Hudson Valley of New York for your place to unwind.
There are many great
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ulster county ny: What You Need In The First Home You Buy - 05/11/08 08:29 AM
Let's take a
look at the first home you might buy.
Use the following checklist and questions to determine your
needs.
Personal
Data:
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ulster county ny: Rock Concert At Pine Bush High School - 05/09/08 08:47 AM
Senior Polluza - The
Last Hurrah For Pine Bush Senior Rockers
Friday
May 9th 7:00 PM
Come on out to support
your favorite bands from the past four years. Included on the
program tonight is the much anticipated reunion of the classic metal
band, Blood and Glory. The former members
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ulster county ny: What's wrong with a starter home???? - 05/08/08 07:18 AM
THE STARTER HOME.
It is an idea that got somewhat lost in the last few years of
the real estate boom when money was flowing freely from mortgage
lenders and people were buying their "dream home" right off the bat.
As a first time
home buyer your search should
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ulster county ny: Buying A House Today - Is It The Right Time? - 05/01/08 01:31 PM
Why now a good time to
buy a house.
Interest
rates continue to be low. However, lenders are
tightening up
requirements and have more realistic expectations about people's
abilities to pay ongoing mortgage costs. Appraisals are being
looked at very closely due to realistic lending practices and
it is vital to
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ulster county ny: Dan Pizappi's Art Showcase At Pine Bush High School - 04/20/08 06:26 AM
SENIOR ART SHOWCASE DAN PIZAPPI - PINE BUSH HIGH SCHOOL This showcase is located in the main lobby of Pine Bush High School. Dan is my 18 year old son and is not only is a musician but an artist and a writer. Sorry about the glare from the glass. Pine Bush High School
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ulster county ny: High School Senior Art Showcase At Pine Bush Central School District - 04/17/08 06:42 AM
Senior
Art Showcase at
Pine Bush High School
Last night was
the opening of the Senior Art Showcase at Pine Bush High School.
I just wanted to congratulate all of our talented youth on
their work that will be on display in the halls of the high school
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ulster county ny: Home Buyer - Who's Got Your Back? - 04/13/08 09:52 AM
So you have decided to buy a
house. It will be one of the most expensive
purchases you are likely to make and not something that you will do
often unless you become a real estate investor. Doesn't it
make sense to make to find an expert who can help
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ulster county ny: On Stage at the Pine Bush High School Battle of the Bands Pine Bush NY - 04/12/08 08:57 AM
From a proud Mom - Love you DanLast night marked the last high school Battle of the Bands for my son Dan Pizappi who will graduate in June.He is a talented guitar player/songwriter who hopes to pursue a career in Studio ProductionTake some time to hear some of his music clicking
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ulster county ny: Have Some Fun With Me While Looking For Your New Property - 04/11/08 09:16 AM
It is
so nice when we are recognized for our service. Here is a
recent thank you received from one of my Buyer Clients in the Greater
Hudson Valley. In Joe's case we started looking at houses in
a remote secluded location and ended up in a totally different location
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ulster county ny: Pine Bush NY to Rock Out at the Battle of the Bands - 04/11/08 05:41 AM
PINE BUSH HIGH SCHOOL
BATTLE OF THE BANDS TONIGHT!!!
April 11, 2008
The high school will
be rocking tonight with the "Battle of the Bands"
Show starts at 7:00 PM
Come
out to support your favorite bands
in their quest to be judged the best in
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ulster county ny: First Time Home Buyer Beware Of Helpful Hints - 04/09/08 06:52 AM
A
first time home buyer gets a lot of information and advice handed to
them as soon as they announce that they are ready to start looking for
a house. They have parents, other relatives, friends,
coworkers, and even people they don't know providing "helpful hints"
and "war stories" of
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ulster county ny: Congratulations on the Pine Bush High School Opening Night of "Beauty and the Beast" - 04/05/08 05:27 AM
WOO HOO
Just a quick post to congratulate the cast, orchestra, and crew of the
Pine Bush High School production of "Beauty and the Beast" on their
triumphant opening night performance. It was incredible guys.
From set design and production to music, acting, dancing, and
singing you
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ulster county ny: This Weekend in Pine Bush NY - Beauty and the Beast - 03/31/08 06:51 AM
Coming This Weekend -
Don't Miss It!
Pine
Bush High School proudly presents
Disney's
Beauty and the Beast
Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by
Howard Ashman Linda Wolverton Book by
Tim Rice
Friday
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ulster county ny: A STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO YOUR NEW HOME-GREATER HUDSON VALLEY OF NEW YORK SPECIFIC - 03/27/08 07:33 AM
•1) Gather a "Financial Picture" of yourself: Your Monthly Income; Savings; Current Debt- Credit Card, Personal and Auto Loans; Average Monthly Expenses; and Any Gift Money Available. •2) Speak with a "Mortgage Representative" to get a target price range based on your financial picture. Ask what the average monthly payment would be
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ulster county ny: Fixer Upper, Handyman Needed - Is This The Right Choice For The Average First Time Home-Buyer? - 03/21/08 04:25 PM
Many buyers come to my office with the idea that they can save a lot of money on their first home by buying something that needs work. They may have been searching for homes on the Internet and come across several priced well below the average for the area. What they
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ulster county ny: Before You Search For A House... Search For An Agent And Get What You Are Paying For! - 03/21/08 07:02 AM
Spring is a great time to look for a new home. This spring, here in the Hudson Valley, we have a lot of houses on the market. Buyers have a lot of inventory to sift through to find the perfect fit for them. Most would benefit from finding one real estate professional
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ulster county ny: First Day of Spring- Time to Spring Into a Search for your First Home! - 03/20/08 07:54 AM
Hello from my home in the beautiful Hudson Valley of New York. On this first day of Spring I suggest you spring into action and start your search for a new home. It is a great time to buy. Prices are lower and interest rates remain historically low. If you are toying with
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ulster county ny: Stay in Touch with Your Lender During Your Search for a Home - 03/18/08 05:24 AM
Interest rates change daily and as a potential home-buyer you need to be aware that the rate quoted for a mortgage pre-qualifiation will not be the rate you may have to pay when you find "the house" two months later. It can make the difference between being able to afford a
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ulster county ny: What Kind of Agent Wins in Residential Real Estate Sales? - 03/16/08 07:42 AM
I have heard some real estate agents say that if you can sell a computer you can sell property. That selling is selling no matter what. I don't agree with that theory. I believe that selling property as a buyer's agent, on the residential level at least, is not like selling
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ulster county ny: New York State School District Confussion - 03/14/08 06:43 PM
When I first moved to New York State from New Jersey I was amazed to find how the towns, villages, fire districts, and school districts were divided up. As a matter of fact even my mailing address was confusing as it was a Sullivan County zip code when I live in Orange
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ulster county ny: Are You Looking For The Right House? - 03/10/08 06:59 AM
It is so exciting to start looking for a new house. Many buyers have come to me who are pre-qualified for much more than they would like to spend. While I am thrilled when a buyer is realistic about what they can actually afford, a buyer also needs to be realistic about how
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ulster county ny: Working with the Lender to get to Closing- Part 4 of a Home Buyer Series - 03/04/08 05:34 AM
As a prospective home buyer one of the first things you should do is to speak with a mortgage representative. When interviewing lenders try to find someone who takes the time to explain things and that you feel comfortable working with. They should be prompt in their responses to you because
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ulster county ny: You've Found The House Now To Get Your Offer Accepted- Part 2 of a Home Buyer Series - 02/29/08 05:51 AM
I know it is a "buyer's market" and the media keeps telling you that you will be able to negotiate prices down. This is true in many cases but how much below asking price should you offer? The best way to know where to start is to ask your buyer's agent to give
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ulster county ny: Finding The Right House- Part 1 of a Home-Buyer Series - 02/28/08 11:23 AM
You are looking for a new house. You have spoken with a mortgage representative who has given you the amount you are qualified for and you are surprised that the amount is so high. Make sure that you have asked how much your monthly payment will be for principle and interest.
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