hudson valley real estate: 2011 Woodstock Film Festival!
- 09/23/11 10:25 AM
The 2011 Woodstock Film Festival is an exciting event that showcases not only great films, but also the lovely Hudson Valley region and our local communities. The festival will be 4 days and 5 nights of films, concerts, workshops, celebrity panels, award ceremonies, and fantastic parties. With multiple venues not just in Woodstock but all over Ulster County, the Woodstock Film Festival will draw an estimated 12,000 visitors, more than half of whom will be out-of-towners travelling from all parts of the country and the world. This influx of tourists will undoubtedly give a boost to our local businesses, in particular the service sector. Often … (0 comments)
hudson valley real estate: How To Buy An Ulster County Home In 5 Phases - Phase #3 - The Identifying Phase - Style, Price, Location
- 09/16/11 06:16 AM
Buyers can view homes online for as long as they please. Being patient and doing your homework (phase 1 and 2) are very very important. However the real work begins when you actually visit the homes. Getting a feel for the property's location, seeing the neighborhood, and actually experiencing a home is where the rubber meets the road. After this stage, a buyer should be able to confidently make a decision whether or not the home is right for them. In addition, hopefully, the buyer has identified and selected a trustworthy agent who knows the area and can guide them in the right … (0 comments)
hudson valley real estate: Solar Power At TechCity Sheds Light On A Growing Industry
- 09/05/11 03:47 AM
A recent project to install a solar energy system on a rooftop in Kingston’s TechCity is a noteworthy accomplishment for a growing regional industry. The 50 Kilowatt system was manufactured and installed by Solartech Renewables; a tenant in TechCity whose solar panels are the only ones manufactured in the Northeastern United States using 100% American-made parts. The project is, “the realization of our vision for a technology center that both produces and uses green products” says TechCity Chairman Alan Ginsberg “and it’s just the beginning.” After another big tenant, Bank of America, withdrew its tax processing operation from TechCity, the facility has been … (0 comments)
hudson valley real estate: Debt-Ceiling Debacle May Deliver Double Dip - Are Homeowners At Risk?
- 08/05/11 07:36 AM
After weeks of contentious debate, the recent compromise to raise the debt ceiling did little to improve current economic conditions. In fact the bungled handling of the debt ceiling crisis may have a triggered another economic downturn. Unemployment remains high and stocks are taking a dive bomb. Homeowners both in the Hudson Valley and across the nation watch nervously from the sidelines, as key issues that could make or break the struggling housing market hang in the balance.
Though an agreement to raise the debt ceiling was in fact reached before this Wednesdays August 3rd deadline, it hardly settled investors’ … (0 comments)
hudson valley real estate: Ask A Realtor...
- 07/25/11 07:24 AM
I thought it'd be fun and helpful to answer general questions that buyers and sellers may have via a blog! I noticed that I tended to get asked the same question multiple times. I saw a pattern of common questions that many people have. I thought, why not post the answer now, for someone I know will be asking later? Other readers can feel free to add their own common questions and/or answers and maybe make this a running series. So here it goes... Question - After a seller accepts a buyer's offer, what are the next steps in the transaction? Answer … (0 comments)
hudson valley real estate: 3 Cheap and Easy Ways to Make Your Home A Little Greener
- 07/14/11 06:30 AM
Having an energy-efficient, eco-friendly home is a great idea for many reasons. However, some people see big price tags when they think of trying to convert to a green lifestyle. Installing solar panels or all-new, energy-efficient appliances can certainly make going green seem like spending big bucks, but there are some simple (and cheap!) lifestyle changes that anyone can implement to help conserve energy, lighten your footprint, and even save you a little money! Take Your Temperature Nearly half of a home's energy consumption comes from heating and cooling. We've grown so reliant on heat and air-conditioning that we tend to … (0 comments)
hudson valley real estate: Are Old Stone Homes Eco-Friendly?
- 06/23/11 06:58 AM
Stone homes. These remnants of the past dot the countryside, and can be found up and down the East Coast. Some of these homes date back to the 1600's, when Dutch settlers shared a peaceful co-existence with local Native American Nations. Many of these stone homes are still occupied today. But with a recent resurgence towards eco-friendly habitation, are these ancient structures finally becoming outdated? Or can a centuries old stone home be just as environmentally friendly as their contemporary counterparts? In many ways, one could argue that an old stone home is the ultimate environmentally conscious residence. Is … (1 comments)
hudson valley real estate: Spring Cleaning Tips To Help Your Home Sell!
- 04/04/11 06:05 AM
Spring is a busy season in real estate! Anxious buyers have passed the cold winter months surfing the internet, looking at the same old pictures of the same old listings. Sellers, if they were fortunate, may have had a few showings during the winter, but most likely the activity dropped with the temperature. As the sun comes out and the snow starts to melt, the real estate industry revs up. Carloads of buyers and agents prowl the area, and many new listings hit the market. If you're a seller, you want your home to stand out among this new inventory. Here … (2 comments)
hudson valley real estate: High End Sales Rise as Jumbo Rates Fall
- 12/05/10 01:19 AM
Many lenders have re entered the high end mortgage market in the last few months offering affordable jumbo loans for upscale properties. The high end market like the Ulster county real estate market has showed an increase in activity this past spring and summer mainly due to jumbo rates falling to new five year lows. The fall in jumbo rates has given new hope to many of the Ulster county real estate property owners who have been unable to sell their homes in the last several years. Suddenly many buyers can afford properties which were out of their price range due … (2 comments)
hudson valley real estate: Remember: Location, Location, Location
- 12/05/10 01:11 AM
Many first time buyers, experienced real estate investors and others always focus on the style, size and functionality of their property purchases expecting somehow that the characteristics will somehow lead to increased value. In the real estate industry the slogan remains “location, location, location” and people fail to remember the slogan when hunting for the property that will lead to the greatest investment performance. The structure being purchased actually depreciates over time. Only the land under the structure appreciates in value. Since the purchase of a property and a home is most likely the biggest investment anyone will make in their … (2 comments)
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The 2011 Woodstock Film Festival is an exciting event that showcases not only great films, but also the lovely Hudson Valley region and our local communities. The festival will be 4 days and 5 nights of films, concerts, workshops, celebrity panels, award ceremonies, and fantastic parties. With multiple venues not just in Woodstock but all over Ulster County, the Woodstock Film Festival will draw an estimated 12,000 visitors, more than half of whom will be out-of-towners travelling from all parts of the country and the world. This influx of tourists will undoubtedly give a boost to our local businesses, in particular the service sector. Often … (0 comments)
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