Rent With Option To Buy - What Does It Mean

Sunday, October 7th, 2012 at 11:20am. 696 Views, 0 Comments.

It is not uncommon when you are searching through homes for sale to find listings that offer “Rent to Own” options. This trend, while not new in the Ulster County real estate market, is becoming more popular. It is important, however, that anyone that would like to purchase a home in this manner understand the process. It is not a situation where you rent for a couple of months to see if you want to stay and then buy the home. The buyer or renter, puts down money to purchase the option to buy the property later. The buyer…Read more

Outstanding Woodstock Home For Sale On 24+ Acres

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012 at 3:42pm. 1595 Views, 0 Comments.

EXCEPTIONAL WOODSTOCK HOME ON 24+ ACRES

Highly sought after, and rarely found, this Woodstock NY home for sale is both privately set off the road, and is conveniently located just minutes from the center of Woodstock Village and less than 10 minutes to Saugerties, with easy access to the NYS Thruway for an easy commute.

This gorgeous Contemporary home offers both privacy and tranquility, set at the end of a winding driveway off of one of Woodstock’s most beautiful country roads with 24+ acres, complete with…Read more

Foreclosures Fall To 5-Year Low

Thursday, May 31st, 2012 at 10:47am. 709 Views, 0 Comments.

Foreclosures filings fell 5 percent between March and April of this year, and by 11 percent as compared to one year ago. The data comes from RealtyTrac. The foreclosure-tracking firm tallied fewer than 189,000 foreclosure-related actions last month -- the fewest number since July 2007.

Rapidly-declining foreclosure figures are another signal that the U.S. housing market may already be in recovery.

According to RealtyTrac's methodology, a "foreclosure filing" is any one of the following foreclosure-related events : (1) A default notice on…Read more

Memorial Day Weekend: A Weekend Full Of Events Throughout Ulster County

Friday, May 25th, 2012 at 1:02pm. 770 Views, 0 Comments.

Memorial Day Weekend is full of events throught the Ulster County and surrounding areas. Whether you live in the area, or are just visiting, take this opportunity to get out with friends and family and enjoy all the beautiful Hudson Valley has to offer. Kick things off with....

The Kingston Farmer's Market Opening Day

The Kingston Farmer’s Market will be hosting their opening day for this annual event, located in Historic Uptown Kingston on Wall St. with crafts setup on…Read more

Enjoy Favorable Mortgage Loan Terms by Improving Your Credit

Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 at 9:08am. 925 Views, 0 Comments.

If you are interested in purchasing a home, one of your biggest concerns is probably related to cost. After all, purchasing a home involves making a significant investment and taking on a responsibility that will last for years. Whether interested in Chevy Chase real estate or a home in Ulster County, you want to be sure to get the best price possible while also keeping your interest rate down. In order to increase your chances of getting a low rate and enjoying other favorable terms, it…Read more

Events in Ulster County This Weekend

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 at 1:50pm. 827 Views, 0 Comments.

I always become saddened when the time of year comes around when the different famers markets in Ulster County close for the winter. I was thrilled to hear that there is now a winter farmers market that is open December through April, every first and third Saturday from 10am-2pm. It is located indoors, meaning rain or shine at Bethany Hall of the Old Dutch Church in Uptown Kingston, 328 Wall Street, Kingston, NY 12401. There are 20 different vendors with items ranging from vegetables, meats, breads, milk, olive oil, wine, arts…Read more

The Rondout Waterfront

Monday, February 13th, 2012 at 2:48pm. 760 Views, 0 Comments.

While in Kingston, NY there is an area on the waterfront called the Rondout. This area, while small definitely has a huge amount of character. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 and offers row house style apartments for rent and condo conversions for sale. The architecture ranges from Victorian, Federal, Greek Revival, Gothic, Italianate, Romanesque, Queen Anne, Renaissance Revival, and Colonial Revival. If you are vacationing, you simply cannot leave without seeing the Rondout.

There are many area attractions and…Read more

Ulster County & The Catskills Real Estate

Thursday, January 19th, 2012 at 12:36pm. 723 Views, 0 Comments.

 Real Estate in Catskill, New York will find you taking part in the colorful history of a famous Hudson River town. A long established history, Catskill made a name for itself as a thriving commerce community situated perfectly between Albany and New York City. 19th century architecture greets you as you stroll through town, where a re-gentrification has taken hold, uncovering the beauty of what once was.

Purchasing a home in Catskill, New York is like buying a piece of history. Take a tour of the home of world renowned…Read more

Two Top 10 Coolest Small Towns in America!

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011 at 10:26am. 936 Views, 0 Comments.

We all know Ulster County is a fantastic place. The area is home to thousands of miles of hiking trails, scenic roadways, restaurants and more! The area has plenty to offer any one who visits! There are plenty of family activities to do, from children’s museums, to parks. And don’t worry; there are plenty of things for adults to do too. Ulster County is home to world glass spas, golfing, shops breweries and wineries! So no matter what you like to do, whether it is be outdoors or shop till you drop there is…Read more

Fantastic Home! Gardens and a Creek!

Monday, October 10th, 2011 at 1:25pm. 771 Views, 0 Comments.

This 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath country retreat gives you everything that one could ask for & more! Walk inside & you will be instantly intrigued by all of the details & pride of ownership that this home has to offer. Original oak floors, gorgeous tin ceilings, spacious livable square footage & high ceilings throughout. The kitchen is four years young with textured walls, butcher block & corian countertops, all new GC Pro Series appliances & a window that overlooks the creek. Outside, you'll feel like you're in your own little oasis with…Read more