Readers of my blog know how much I love the Hudson River and the bridges over the river. This bridge is the Kingston Rhinecliff Bridge which connects Dutchess and Ulster Counties. Early this afternoon I heard about a plane crash which occurred to the left of this bridge. When you hear the news
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02/26/2011
Where can you find new single-family residential construction in Dutchess County? In the last few years new construction came to a standstill in many Dutchess Communities but it was never completely halted. I pulled a report on February 18th to take stock of the new construction in the entire Du
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02/22/2011
You are probably thinking that I am moving on and leaving real estate. No way! Although it is my hope that everyone will have more production soon. I am looking forward to greener pastures literally. I can't wait for the lush vegetation and the green grass of spring as shown in this photo.
02/20/2011
Just a few more weeks and spring should be here. I can't help thinking about the colors. I just sent out my newsletter and I couldn't help talking about curb appeal. This winter much damage was done to the plants by the deer, it will take a lot of work and thought to get the yard back in to sh
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02/16/2011
SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED DUTCHESS HOMES FOR JANUARY 2011 The January 2011 Dutchess County market report showed a drop in both median and average price when compared to same time last year. The median price was down by $25,000. 9 less homes sold this January, and purchase offers at the beginn
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02/16/2011
The Hyde Park market report for January revealed 4 sales with an average sale price of $209,200 up from 3 sales in January 2010 and an average sale price of $167,167. There is a variety of inventory; in January alone 28 new listings came on the market; ranging from $89,000 to $4,250,000. If you
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02/14/2011
During January 2011 3 homes sold between the town and village of Rhinebeck NY. There were 6 new listings 3 of which were million dollar properties with the most expensive at $9,800,000. Due to the million dollar properties the average list price for the 6 properties in the town of Rhinebeck ca
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02/14/2011
The real estate market in Red Hook NY during January was a bit soft. There were only 2 sales, one located in Upper Red Hook and the other in the Carriage Drive development. If you compare this January to January 2010; in 2010 there were 6 sales between the town and village. The average sales pric
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02/14/2011
If you have been to a tropical island somewhere, somehow you would have encountered a splash of vibrant colors. Have you ever wondered what the world would be like without color? I sure want my world full of colors. On a trip to the Caribbean I saw this flower and I was attracted to it because
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02/13/2011
OPEN HOUSE AT TIVOLI GARDENS You are invited to an open house at the Tivoli Gardens condo complex. When: Sunday February 13, 2011 Time: 1-4 PM Address: 9 Elizabeth Drive - Unit 57D Location: the Last building in the complex facing the woods. This is a 2 bedroom first floor end unit facing the w
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02/11/2011