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If your searching for a beautiful Victorian home in Oneonta, NY Contact me

Carol Olsen, Realtor- Oneonta NY Real Estate (CENTURY 21 Chesser Realty) — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 23:44:25 -0500

Beautiful Victorian home in Oneonta NY. Completely renovated and gorgeous. If you are looking for a wonderful home in Oneonta NY this is the one for you. Contact me at colsen@stny.rr.com for more information. Never offered before and will sell qucikly as this home is beautiful.

Contact Carol Olsen for more details.

Carol Olsen Century 21 Chesser Realty 2008 Top Producer

Carol Olsen, Realtor- Oneonta NY Real Estate (CENTURY 21 Chesser Realty) — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 23:37:13 -0500

Awards were held at the annual Otsego-Delaware Board of Realtors MLS awards banquet and Carol Olsen received the 2008 Top Producer Award. I would like to thank all my clients both buyers and sellers who helped me acheive this goal.

Please contact me if you would like me to be your Realtor in 2009.

Baseball Hall to offer VIP passes in Cooperstown, NY

Carol Olsen, Realtor- Oneonta NY Real Estate (CENTURY 21 Chesser Realty) — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:50:00 -0600

The National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown will offer the VIP Experience, a behind-the-scenes look at the shrine, on select dates from November through April.

The Hall of Fame VIP Experience begins with exclusive after-hours access to the Hall on Thursday evenings and ends Friday afternoons with private receptions. The package also includes a Hall of Fame Sustaining Membership ($100 value), a library archive tour and a museum collections artifact presentation.

Space is limited for the program, which continues Feb. 5-6, Feb. 19-20, March 5-6, March 19-20, April 2-3, April 16-17, and April 23-24.

The Cooper Inn, The Inn at Cooperstown, The Phinney House, The Rose and Thistle Bed and Breakfast and The White House Inn will offer accomodations. The program should be booked through the local merchants. For more information, call the Hall's membership department at 607-547-0397.

Article from The Daily Star

Yahoo has me on 1st Page, why not Google?

Carol Olsen, Realtor- Oneonta NY Real Estate (CENTURY 21 Chesser Realty) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:23:57 -0500

My website has 1st page placement on Yahoo, but not on Google. I have given it some time, as I heard it takes longer to move up on Google.

What can I do to get my own website to place higher on google?

So EXCITED! Just reached over 10,000 points

Carol Olsen, Realtor- Oneonta NY Real Estate (CENTURY 21 Chesser Realty) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:18:11 -0500

I have to admit I started awhile ago and was really addicted. I have been away for awhile. luckily busy selling real estate. I decided to come back and see what's been happening. I just hit the 10,000 mark and I am number 1 for my county on AR.

Everyone here is so nice, and so helpful. I can always learn something new, and now I hope I can help some newbies the way people helped me.

Big Priority for new Hall President is to find Fame Game replacement

Carol Olsen, Realtor- Oneonta NY Real Estate (CENTURY 21 Chesser Realty) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:54:52 -0500

Now that the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY has selected its new president, Jeff Idelson one of his big challenges is to find a substitute for the Hall of Fame Game.

The final Hall of Fame game wil be played June 16, when the Chicago Cubs play the San Diego Padres at Doubleday Field. Major League Baseball said in January the game's lone in-season exhibition will no longer be played after this season, ending a 68- year tradition.

The Hall is committed to bringing another event of this magnitude to Cooperstown to replace the Hall of Fame Game. The Hall has been working with state senator James Seward on a replacement event.

The Hall has 31,000 members, it has to come up with something that will have a huge impact. The fact that they are ending this 68 year tradition is very sad. Wouldn't you think Major League Baseball would want to keep the tradition going?

Baseball Hall of Fame selects new President

Carol Olsen, Realtor- Oneonta NY Real Estate (CENTURY 21 Chesser Realty) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:41:04 -0500

Jeff Idelson has been selected as the National Baseball Hall of Fame's sixth president in the museum's 69 year history. He replaces Dale Petroskey who resigned on March 25.

During the past nine years, Idelson served as the Hall's vice president of communications and education. Licensing, sponorship and development are areas he said he's going to have to learn on the job.

He should be very capable in this position. Before working for the Hall, he worked in public relations and media relations with the Boston Red Sox (1986-88) and the New York Yankees (1989-93). The learning curve won't be that steep.

World's Largest Soccer Game Coming to Oneonta NY

Carol Olsen, Realtor- Oneonta NY Real Estate (CENTURY 21 Chesser Realty) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:17:49 -0500

Thursday April 17th

On the turf field at SUNY Oneonta!

Parade at 6:30 pm from Tobey Hall to the field.

Pre- Game show will begin at 7pm, and kickoff will be at 8pm.

The game will consist of two 15 minute halves. with 500 players a side (1000 players total- 500 red, 500 white)

They are anticipating 1,000 players in attendance, which will break the school record. ( The first World's Largest Soccere Game at SUNY Oneonta took place 20 years ago, with 752 players in attendance) This year, they are commemorating their President, Dr. Donovan's last year in office and boosting school spirit. Players must be 18 years old. Any Oneonta resident or Alumni are encouraged to come play or watch the game. ( All participants will recieve a free t-shirt and can register at the field at 7pm.

There will be free beverages and snacks, and a 50/50 drawing and raffles. Profits will be donated to the Alan B. Donovan scholarship fund. There will also be other tables with giveaways and selling things.

For more information visit: www.oneonta.edu/wsig or contact wlsgcoord@oneonta.edu.

Come out and support your local college and community

HELP-Can we be an agent on AR for more than 1 county?

Carol Olsen, Realtor- Oneonta NY Real Estate (CENTURY 21 Chesser Realty) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:35:07 -0500

Can someone tell me if we can list ourselves in more than 1 county on AR? If our area covers a few counties can we sign up on AR for all of them??

Can you be featured agent in more than one county

Carol Olsen, Realtor- Oneonta NY Real Estate (CENTURY 21 Chesser Realty) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:16:48 -0500

If your mls covers more than one county and you signed up on AR for 1 county, can you also be featured for another county you cover? Hope this makes sense. I am a featured agent for my county but would like to show up in another area also. My mls covers 4 counties. thanks

Free RADON test kits available-Delaware County NY

Carol Olsen, Realtor- Oneonta NY Real Estate (CENTURY 21 Chesser Realty) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:41:11 -0500

The National Bank of Delaware County and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County will provide free radon kits. They will be given out during the month of March at each of the NBDC's six branches.

Free kits are available to all Delaware County business owners and homeowners, as well as to bank customers.

For fact sheets, visit www.cce.cornell.edu/delaware and follow the Human Ecology links to Radon and Housing.

National Bank of Delaware County is a sponsor of the Radon Educational Outreach and Test Kit Distribution Contract funded by the state Department of Health.

Low-income people should also apply for economic stimulus rebate

Carol Olsen, Realtor- Oneonta NY Real Estate (CENTURY 21 Chesser Realty) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:20:25 -0600

The IRS is reminding low-income people that they may be eligible to recieve a $300 to $600 economic stimulus payment from the federal government.

To receive this payement, individuals must file a 2007 federal income tax return showing at least $3,000 in qualifying income, according to a media release. Fileres are required to have a valid Social Security number.

The IRS calcualtes the amount of the economic stimulus payment due the taxpayer and isues the payment by check or direct deposit into an account.

Applicants are to use Form 1040A or Form 1040 and write the words "Stimulus Payment" across the top.

By law, the IRS cannot issue any economic stimulus payment checks or direct deposits after Dec. 31.

A form must be filed with enought time left in the calendar year for the IRS to process it and issue the rebate before the endo of the year.

For more information, visit www.irs.gov or call (800) 906-9887

info from the daily star 3-8-08

Big Buddies needed in Delaware and Otsego Counties

Carol Olsen, Realtor- Oneonta NY Real Estate (CENTURY 21 Chesser Realty) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:00:49 -0600

The Delaware Opportunities Big Buddy Program is seeking volunteers in Delaware and Otsego Counties to spend four to eight hours a month mentoring boys and girls ages 5 to 16.

Big Buddies are needed in all areas, but especially in Hancock, Deposit, Morris, Richfield Springs, Oneonta, and Worcester. The United Way of Delaward and Otsego Counties, Otsego County DSS, Delaware County Youth Bureau, O'Connor Foundation, WGY Wish List, Stewart's and other donors support the Big Buddies program.

To learn more about the program or to volunteer, contact the Delaware Opportunities Big Buddy Program at 746-1746 or bigbuddy@delawareopportunities.org.

Info from the Daily Star 3-08-08

Tickets for Final Baseball Hall of Fame Game, Cooperstown NY

Carol Olsen, Realtor- Oneonta NY Real Estate (CENTURY 21 Chesser Realty) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:47:51 -0600

Tickets for the final National Baseball Hall of Fame Game will go on sale Saturday, 3-08-2008.

The Chicago Cubs will play National League rival San Diego at 2 p.m. June 16 at Doubleday Field in the last Hall of Fame Game which started in 1940.

Approximately 2,500 tickets will be available for purchase from 10 a.m.-5p.m. Saturday during the one-day walk-up sale at the Baseball Hall. Those who own valid Hall of Fame memberships have the option of purchasing tickets by phone (888-425-5633) starting at the same time Saturday.

Info from the daily star, 3-5-08

Oneonta Real Estate Agent- Carol Olsen

Carol Olsen, Realtor- Oneonta NY Real Estate (CENTURY 21 Chesser Realty) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:58:02 -0600

Welcome to Oneonta, NY Real Estate

5 Reasons to choose Carol Olsen as your Real Estate Agent:

I Love working with Buyers!

I Love working with Sellers!

All phone calls and emails will be returned promptly.

A Full Time Local Professional Agent

All Listings will have Virtual Tours and be uploaded to multiple real estate websites.

TOP PRODUCER 2007 & ROOKIE OF THE YEAR 2007 (OTSEGO-DELAWARE BOARD OF REALTORS MLS)

Oneonta has two colleges, SUNY Oneonta, and Hartwick College. Many investment buyers look to Oneonta for investment property. It is also a large tourist area known for the National Soccer Hall of Fame, National Baseball Hall of Fame (Cooperstown) and Cooperstown Baseball World. There are many baseball camps that people from across the country send their children to in the summer.

The scenery is beautiful and still afforadable to those who want to leave NYC, Long Island, NJ, or have a second home (getaway) as it is only a 3 hour drive from NYC.

Call 607-434-7436, email: colsen@stny.rr.com or visit my website at www.olsenre.com

If your thinking of Buying or Selling, Please contact me and I will be glad to help You!

Testimonials

Eventhough, I lived in another state, Carol always kept in constant contact with me when selling my home. Whether by phone calls, or email she always made me feel special and sold my home fast when others did not take the time to market my property enough. I would highly recommend her whether you are buying or selling. Sophia

After 50 years of living in the same home, Carol helped me sell my home for Full Price and handled all the paperwork. The Buyer was a First Time Homebuyer and Single Mom who was so happy to have the dream of owning a home come true. Now I know why Carol is a Top Producer. I can't thank her enough. Bill

Inserting Pictures- Need Help!

Carol Olsen, Realtor- Oneonta NY Real Estate (CENTURY 21 Chesser Realty) — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:10:11 -0600

I have been trying to insert some pictures on my main point2 agent site and delete the standard one they give you. Can someone give me some advice, as I can't get it to work. thanks alot!

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser-Sacred Heart Parish Center, Sidney, NY

Carol Olsen, Realtor- Oneonta NY Real Estate (CENTURY 21 Chesser Realty) — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:36:40 -0600

Thursday, March 6,2008

4:30-7:30pm

Sacred Heart Parish Center

The members of Habitat for Humanity, Knights of Columbus Council #4937 and the

Sidney Students of Interact are joining together to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity.

Your patronage of this fundraiser will help build a home in our community for a family from our community. So, please, come to this dinner and enjoy the delicious food, great conversation with your neighbors, and at the same time support this wonderful cause.

Menu- Spaghetti, Meatballs, Salad, Bread, Iced Tea, Coffee, Cake

"article in the Sacred Heart Parish Bulletin 2-24-08"

Fourth Ward, Oneonta, NY proposed neighborhood association meeting

Carol Olsen, Realtor- Oneonta NY Real Estate (CENTURY 21 Chesser Realty) — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:30:33 -0600

Fourth Ward, Oneonta, NY proposed neighborhood association meeting

An organizational meeting for a proposed Fourth Ward Neighborhood Association will be held March 3 at the Center Street Elementary School gymnasium.

Fouth Ward Alderman Michael Lynch is helping the effort. It would be an enormous asset in being able to articulate clear demands to City Hall.

The Fourth Ward is about the area between the southern edge of the State University College at Oneonta campus, Elm Street, Church Street/Central Avenue and Walnut Street.

"It is my hope that the Fourth Ward Neighborhood Association will be a democratic, nonpartisan, community-based advocacy organization," said Lynch, a Working Families Party member.

The meeting will be held between 7 and 8pm.

Those unable to attend may send Lynch an e-mail at mlynch8590@hotmail.com

" Part of an article from The Daily Star 2-23-08"

Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY to host volleyball league

Carol Olsen, Realtor- Oneonta NY Real Estate (CENTURY 21 Chesser Realty) — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:38:42 -0600

If your looking for a volleyball league, Hartwick College is hosting a reverse co-ed

Volleyball league Monday nights at the Binder Physical Education Center at Hatwick.

Opening night is March 3 and the season will run through April 28. Team entry fee is $175.00 and trophies will be awarded to the top two divisional finishers as well as championship T-shirts. For more information, call Lou Lansing at 607-431-4722 or Rich Gary at 607-431-4534.

"article from The Daily Star-2-23-08"

State of the City online, Oneonta, NY

Carol Olsen, Realtor- Oneonta NY Real Estate (CENTURY 21 Chesser Realty) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:36:39 -0600

Mayor John Nader's State of the City address in its full text is available at http://www.thedailystar.com

During the speech given before the Common Council, Nader outlined some of the accomplishments of city government in the last two years and stated several goals he would like to see the city work toward in 2008

St.Mary's Church, Oneonta NY-Lent collection of vitamins

Carol Olsen, Realtor- Oneonta NY Real Estate (CENTURY 21 Chesser Realty) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:28:40 -0600

St. Mary's parish in Oneonta is collecting vitamins for the missions during Lent, particularly for a sister parish in the developing world.

If you would like to help they would greatly appreciate it.

Lent - a time to help others, and then try and do it all the time not just before Easter.

What are you giving up for Lent? Here's a few ideas!

Carol Olsen, Realtor- Oneonta NY Real Estate (CENTURY 21 Chesser Realty) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:27:14 -0600

Don't know what to give up ,consider these:

GIVE UP grumbling! Instead, "In everything give thanks" Constructive criticism is OK, but moaning, groaning, and complaining are not Christian diciplines.

GIVE UP 10-15 minutes in bed. Instead, use that time in prayer and personal devotion.

GIVE UP looking at other people's worst points. Instead concentrate on their best points. We all have faults. It is alot easier to overlook our shortcomings when we overlook theirs first.

GIVE UP speaking unkindly. Instead, let your speech be generous and understanding. It costs so little to say something kind and uplifting.

GIVE UP your worries and anxieties! Instead, trust God wit them.Anxiety is spending emotional energy on something we can do nothing about. Like tomorrow! Live today and let God's grace be sufficient.

GIVE UP buying anything but essentials for yourself. Give the money to God, and that money could help someone meet basic needs.

GIVE UP judging by appearances and by the standard of the world. Instead,learn to give up yourself to God. There is only one who has the right to judge, Jesus Christ.

Hope this makes you stop and think how lucky we really are.

Foothills Performing Arts Center -Can you dance?

Carol Olsen, Realtor- Oneonta NY Real Estate (CENTURY 21 Chesser Realty) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:20:09 -0600

Dance Competition

February 23, 2008- 3pm-6pm First Audition

March 1, 2008- 3pm-6pm Second Audition

You may choose either day to try out

March 29- 3-6pm Competition begins

Top 10 are chosen

April 19 3-6pm Top 5 are chosen

April 25 - 7pm-10pm Finale

Contemporary, Jazz, Hip- Hop, Modern, Broadway- Can you do it all?

Tourism -Oneonta and Cooperstown NY

Carol Olsen, Realtor- Oneonta NY Real Estate (CENTURY 21 Chesser Realty) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:56:40 -0600

Oneonta has many galleries, museums, local artists, and two colleges that combine to make Oneonta a cultural center in the Catskills.

If your looking for places to visit, below is a list of some you might enjoy.

Artisians Guild

Catskill Choral Society

Cooperstown Art Society

Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley Railroad

The National Baseball Hall of Fame

THe National Soccer Hall of Fame

The Farmer's Museum

Foothills Performing Arts Center

Glimmerglass Opera

New York State Historical Association

Oneonta Summer Music Series

Orpheus Theatre

Upper Catskill Community Council of the Arts

Yager Museum of Art and Culture

Hartwick College and SUNY Oneonta also offer their own full programs in music, drama, and the visual arts.

The colleges also sponsor gallery openings and present well known speakers on various topics throughout the year.

24 New St-Walton, NY -One Level Living-Priced to Sell $159,900

Carol Olsen, Realtor- Oneonta NY Real Estate (CENTURY 21 Chesser Realty) — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:41:15 -0600

Carol Olsen-www.olsenre.com | CENTURY 21/Chesser Realty | 607-434-7436

24 New St, Walton, NY

Immaculate, move in condition village ranch with front porch.

3 Bdrm Single Family House

offered at $159,900

Year Built	1988
Sq Footage	1,025
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	1 Covered spaces
Lot Size	0.34 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

3 bedroom, 2 bath village home with front porch. vinyl fence, and decorative pond. Nice corner lot, one level living, move in condition.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Living room	Dining room
Dishwasher	Refrigerator	Stove/Oven
Basement	Washer	Dryer
Balcony, Deck, or Patio	Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Garage parking

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Central Air, Vinyl Fence, and Decorative pond

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Carol Olsen-www.olsenre.com

CENTURY 21/Chesser Realty

607-434-7436

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Feb 18, 2008, 5:27pm PST