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What does $22 Million Get You In the Hudson Valley? Unparalleled Splendor!

What does $22 - $28 million get you in the Hudson Valley? Unrivaled splendor, a property with a name and a fascinating history. Luxury real estate in the Hudson Valley is like no other, with stunning homes and grand entrances, majestic mountains and Hudson River views, and perfectly landscaped properties with horse stables, pools and ponds. Let's face it, you’ll never want to leave the luxurious comforts of your magnificent manor. Take a look at three perfect examples:  

Lightning Tree Farm in Millbrook, NY/ $28,500,000 - See Full Listing Here

Built in 1850, Lightning Tree Farm reigns as the dominant estate in the midst of Millbrook hunt country. A property of sophistication and grandeur, it is more than a home...it is a lifestyle…

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Get Smart! 6 Must-Have Gadgets to Start Your Smart Home

It’s 6 am: the bedroom lights automatically turn on, you smell the enticing aroma of coffee brewing, the thermostat kicks in - the AC starts, and your favorite Radiohead song welcomes you to the day. Good morning! Welcome to life in a smart home. It's pretty easy to set up: all you need are the right gadgets. Here’s a list of five products to make life a little sweeter (and easier). 

So here’s how it works. First, you'll need a Smart Hub. 

Your smart home needs a command central, or a brain, that wirelessly connects with an assortment of smart devices and makes them all work together. Think Samsung’s SmartThings, AmazonEcho, Wink Hub. The smart hub is typically a small box that sits near your internet router and requires an…

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Outdoor lovers, this 1770 Renovated Barn is for You!

This month’s featured home is located in New Paltz, NY.  With 3,640 interior square feet, sitting on 4.6 acres, you’ve got lots of room to roam inside and out. And, if you are an outdoor kind of person, check out the options you have: mountains, lush backyard, wild meadows, and stone paths that meander through 40 years of professionally landscaped grounds. And, as if that’s not enough – this sought-after location is adjacent to forever-open State land and Mohonk Preserve, so you can add privacy to that checklist! 

Own a significant home in a spectacular location: 104 Butterville Rd, toNew Paltz, NY / $799K - View Listing HERE

But first....take a virtual tour of the house!

This 1770 Dutch barn has been…

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Marvelous Mid-Century Ranch in Woodstock, NY

Move right into this beautifully designed, mid-century home, located less than 5 minutes from the town of Woodstock, NY. The house is on the NYC bus route just in case you're without a car for the weekend. Do you play golf? Great, the house is a stone’s throw from the Woodstock Golf Course. Sweet, right? 

28 W Hurley Rd, / Woodstock, NY $649K - See full listing HERE

Renovated and transformed by master European craftsman, down to the smallest details, painted in muted tones and shades of gray, this home offers an amazingly calm, stylish retreat. The 3069 square feet open floor plan has a great flow for entertaining, and is drenched in natural sunlight from all sides. The gracious living room has a wood burning fireplace topped with an…

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The Real Deal with Landscape Designer Gayle Burbank

Gale Burbank tossed her successful fashion career in the air and landed in the colorful gardens of the Hudson Valley. With a passion dedicated to creating the perfect union between art and nature, Gayle designs high style, low maintenance landscapes that transform the world outside. Located in Woodstock, NY, her company Gayle Burbank Landscape, serves the greater Hudson Valley and the NYC Tri-state area. OK, time for the real deal with Gayle!

Lisa Halter: Tell us how you got started in Landscape Design.

Gayle: We bought our weekend home in Woodstock, NY in the late 70’s. It came with some small gardens and an 80-year-old local gardener who had worked on the property for 50 years. Growing up in NYC, I knew nothing about gardening.…

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Add Style and Pizazz to Your Home with Tile

Tile adds style and drama to just about any room - not to mention the value it adds to your home. The most popular types of tile are natural stone, porcelain, and ceramic; however, you'll also find tiles in stainless steel, copper, aluminum, mosaics, and glass. And technology has stepped into the arena resulting in realistic looking tiles that mimic wood, natural stone, and photo finishes (check out the water tile on the bathroom below!). 

You've heard it time and again: renovating a bathroom and kitchen will add value in terms of resale, and tile is a fashionable, functional option.  It can also be used creatively in hallways, entrances, sunrooms, offices and more.  Tile is priced per square foot and yes, it can be expensive. It is durable,…

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Halter Associates Realty Expands with New Office in Kingston, NY

Halter Associates Realty welcomes you to our newest high visibility location in historic Uptown Kingston NY.

Kingston and the surrounding area are the hottest new destination, with an influx of creative professionals looking for better quality of life and affordable real estate with character. The recent conversion of the Lace Mill in Midtown's emerging Arts District provides 55 homes for artists. Also, Mary Stuart Masterson’s Stockade Works has big plans to bring TV/film production studios and a training center to Kingston, creating a film hub for the Hudson Valley. Many exciting projects are bringing Uptown Kingston to life. Get in on the action! 

Our team of 21 experienced sales agents are ready to assist you with residential and…

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3 Reasons to Put Your House on the Market in March

Three Reasons to Put Your House on the Market in March

1. Demand is High in the Hudson Valley 

Historically, April through July are the hottest months in real estate. But here in the Hudson Valley, we’ve been on fire for the past 12 months straight! We welcome the opportunity to get your house listed. As your agent, we’ll see that you get the best price and terms for your home. We’ll use our cutting-edge technology and extensive local real estate expertise to make that happen. Another reason for a March listing: homebuyers want to act before interest rates rise!

2. Beat the Competition

March is a good time to beat the heavy competition. A large number of people prefer listing their property in the Spring and Summer when homes and…

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Fabulous Five Bedroom Contemporary Farmhouse in Woodstock, NY

This month’s featured listing is a fabulous 2,627 square foot, Woodstock, NY home with privacy and nearly six acres of land. Designed for easy, comfortable living and entertaining, you'll love lounging around inside and out, with mountain views to the north.

Part of a 19th-century farm, the house was converted from a barn in 1975 and then tastefully enhanced and restored in 1995. Enter through a stylish mudroom into a soaring 2-story great room, with spectacular 1917 stone fireplace and original beams. Giant windows face south, making winter days bright with natural light and warmed by the sun. In summer, trees fill in and keep the great room cool and pleasant. Beautiful built-in bookcases and cabinets on both sides of the…

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The Real Deal with Jen Dragon - Working with Art to Sell Your Home

It's been said that art feeds the creative soul. Imagine the possibilities of displaying powerful pieces of art to complement each room, bringing a sense of intrigue and elegant style to your home – whether its staged or fully lived in.  Jen Dragon helps her clients do just that. Founder of Cross Contemporary Art (CCA), located in Saugerties, NY - Jen started out as an artist and has since moved into representing other visual artists through her gallery, Cross Contemporary Art (CCA).  Along with organizing monthly exhibitions at CCA, Ms. Dragon also leases artwork to corporations, as well as staging art in homes for sale. Her approach to business, is first and foremost, to enhance the careers of the artists she represents and through this priority…

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