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2011
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How does the STAR Program affect my taxes? This is a question frequently asked by home buyers in New York. The School Tax Relief Program otherwise called STAR; as the name implies is intended to give NY homeowners a break on their school taxes. It is no surprise that relief is needed since NY ha...
01/30/2011
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This afternoon I had a few appointments, all in all it was a very productive afternoon. Heading home a little after 5PM I saw the colors and sun shining on the snow through the trees. Since I am am never tired of sunsets I pulled over. I was so disappointed when my camera would not stay o...
01/30/2011
Today I was taking a listing and the cat of the house checked me out fully, even going so far as looking in my bag.When we got to the point where documents were being signed he jumped up on a folder and looked me square in the eyes as if to say "Now where do I sign? I am a member of this family.
01/28/2011
How to get ready for a showing appointment in this winter weather If your home is on the market now, you have had to cope with many snow storms; so it is a challenge getting it ready for showing. I am not talking about the inside, but rather the outside so that potential buyers and their agent...
01/27/2011
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It must be cold outside wouldn't you say? I can't remember the last time I have seen icicles this big in Rhinebeck. You are probably thinking this must be Jennifer's igloo, well it is not. Many of the homes I have seen in the last few days do have icicles and that is to be expected since all th...
01/23/2011
SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED DUTCHESS HOMES FOR December 2010 The December 2010 real estate report for Dutchess County showed an increase in the median home price of homes sold. At the same time there were 20 less homes sold in 2010 when compared to 2009. The inventory also grew and this, in t...
01/19/2011
This 2 bedroom Tivoli Garden Condo is perfect for carefree living. It is much sought after end unit on the ground floor. So, here is your opportunity to own this comfortable condo facing the woods. There is even a 3 season enclosed porch which is where present owner spends a lot of time, especia...
01/18/2011
In Rhinebeck NY during December 2010 7 single family homes sold with price ranging from $339,000-$1,525,000. In 2009 there were 4 sales between the town and village with a price range of $320,000-$1,150,000. Below is a comparison of 2010 to 2009 as well as a detail report of the market activity...
01/18/2011
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Saturday I was showing houses and it was cold and windy I couldn't wait to get home and have a cup of tea. AnywayI decided to take a different way home so I went down this country road with wide open fields, old farmhouses and barns. As I went by this particular barn all I could think of was ...
01/16/2011
I thought this blog post written by Judi Barrett was very timely. Many sellers are hoping to get their home sold in the spring for top dollars. If you have an older home or as we say in the real estate industry a dated home, here are some reasons you won't get top dollars unless you upgrade ap...
01/13/2011
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