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Modern Marvels In The Hudson Valley

Hey, home buyers! Check out these modern Hudson Valley marvels. How much fun would it be to start designing your new space with your favorite modern furniture, artwork and cool collected items you've been dying to showcase? Here's your chance! 

767 South Street, Highland NY / $599,900 - Full Listing HERE

Three bedrooms, 2 baths and 1730 square feet on over 23 acres of land. This artistic modern beauty was owned and designed by renowned tile craftsmen offering custom ceramic art throughout the home. You'll find it nestled in an astonishing natural stone outcrop, overlooking the former site of the Love Shack cabin where the B52's award winning video "Love Shack" was filmed.

116 Canaan Road, New Paltz, NY - $899,000 / See Full…

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Just Launched! 360 Virtual Reality Home Tours

We're always eager to offer our clients the latest in cool and effective technology, so we’re excited to share the news that we’ve partnered with a local 360° virtual reality marketing firm. We are now providing immersive 360 virtual reality tours of homes and land. You won't believe your eyes!

Advanced technology continues to create tremendous opportunities with innovative solutions - and how perfect is 360° virtual reality, or ‘VR’, as a great marketing tool for real estate buyers and sellers. By offering compelling and engaging 360° virtual reality experiences we can offer homebuyers worldwide the opportunity to explore properties from the comfort of their living room or office - providing a deeper understanding and meaningful…

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Let's Make Your Log Cabin Dreams Come True!

You've always been drawn to the coziness and comfort of a log cabin. Why not take the next step and explore owning your very own retreat in the Hudson Valley. We've got everything from romantic Adirondack style homes to a stunning Scandinavian custom log home with Mountain Views and so much more.  Imagine stepping into one of these beauties, lighting the fire, and curling up on the couch with your loved one and favorite pooch!  For more Log Cabin Inspiration be sure to follow us on Pinterest: LOG CABIN LIVING! 

 1260 Spruceton Valley Road, West Kill NY / $879K - Click Here for Listing

Scandinavian full scribe, white pine, hand peeled Custom Sculptured Log Home overlooks 14 of the Catskill Mountain peaks with magnificent views from every…

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There’s a New Game in Town: Smorgasburg at the Hutton Brickyards in Kingston NY

Calling all foodies! Smorgasburg is now open every Saturday at the Hutton Brickyards in Kingston, NY. Situated on ten acres on the Hudson River waterfront, the weekly market features some of the Hudson Valley and upstate region’s most exciting chefs, food purveyors, and craft brewers alongside a curated selection of handmade design, vintage clothing and antiques. 

Smorgasburg launched in May 2011 as a spin-off of the Brooklyn Flea, the popular flea market founded by Jonathan Butler and Eric Demby in 2008. There are also an array of fascinating Brooklyn vendors that head upstate for the weekend. Here's a small sample of some of the food vendors you will find at the market: 

On The Chew, Mario Batali called Smorgasburg “The…

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Featured Property: 87 Ryan Drive, West Hurley NY

Welcome to 87 Ryan Drive! This 2,700 square foot contemporary has been recently renovated, bringing a fresh and modern feel to this stylish home. It's located on a quiet, dead end road, alongside homes that all are lovingly cared for. The layout makes for easy entertaining and room to roam. The first level offers a bright and spacious living room with cathedral ceilings and a formal dining room, both with hardwood floors.

The kitchen has granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinet space, breakfast bar and is open to the cozy family room with brick fireplace. Laundry room with new washer & dryer, new half-bath and mudroom are all located off the kitchen with easy access to the 2 car garage.

On the…

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Three Commercial Spaces to Start Your Business in Upstate NY

You have a dream and the passion... so what's holding you back? Take the next step to owning your very own business and be the entrepreneur you're meant to be. Here are three fascinating properties to consider: 

 1538 Route 212, Saugerties, NY / $359K - Click HERE to see Full Listing

Let your imagination run wild at this versatile and profitable mixed use commercial and residential property in an ideal Saugerties Woodstock location. Three charming, solid and well maintained buildings have a total of 6 rental units. Live and work easily here. The two story shop and apartment can be combined into a single family residence if desired. A private yard and stream provide a haven from the bustle of commerce. There is ample paved parking…

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Five Fun Fairs, Festivals and Things to Do While Visiting Upstate NY

If you’re headed upstate New York for some weekend family fun, be sure to check out these five fun events.

Ducthess County Fair in Rhinebeck NY  8/23 - 28

For six days each August, the bucolic fairgrounds on Route 9 in Rhinebeck plays host to nearly half a million patrons. Entertainment includes Brigade Action Sports Extreme, Third Eye Blind, Hotel California (The Original Eagles Tribute Band) and tons of things for the kids like: Commerford’s Petting Zoo and Six Pony Hitch, Rosaire’s Racing Pigs, Dock Diving Dogs, Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean and the Mad Science Show.

Summer Hoot - August 26 -28  / The Ashokan Center - 477 Beaverkill Road  Olivebridge, NY

The Summer Hoot includes 3 days of world-class music on two…

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The Real Deal With Home Stager Gwen Snyder Siegal of The Nest Design

Welcome! Today we are excited to launch The Real Deal, a new series of exclusive interviews with people who work in the real estate space in the Hudson Valley. We'll share interviews with interior designers, home stagers, architects, landscapers, contractors, art dealers, owners of boutique stores -  and anyone that has a hand in making a property or home the best it could be. 

We launch our series with Gwen Snyder of The Nest Design offering professional, affordable and gorgeous Home Staging and Redesign services to The Hudson Valley, Central New York, NYC and beyond. Join us as Gwen takes us on her journey from one day asking, “Home Staging? What is that???” to building a sought after business as a stager composing harmonious spaces…

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Visit Beautiful, Historic Hurley and While We're At It - Let's House Shop!

Lined with enormous trees and perfectly preserved 300-year-old limestone houses, old Hurley’s Main Street is the center of this historic town. On the second Saturday of each July, many of these structures – all private homes – are open to the public for Stone House Day.

In addition to historic stone houses, you’ll find charming cottages and affordable ranch-style homes in Hurley, where you can cook up a meal with produce freshly picked that day at a farmers’ market. It’s the perfect place to get away from the stress of the city, but still be near enough to commute.

West of Kingston, NY, the town of Hurley is a nature-lovers dream. Situated in Ulster County, which boasts 350 miles of hiking trails, Hurley is inside the Catskill…

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Five Fabulous Kingston NY Homes for Sale

There are sweeping changes going on in Kingston NY. Take a look at our latest blog post that shares an overview of this dynamic town (LINK). Often referred to as “little Brooklyn” in the Hudson valley - there is a migration of Millennials bringing an injection of “cool” to this town. Imagine setting up a full-time or weekend residence in any one of these lovely homes.

109 Albany Avenue, Kingston / $339.9K - Check out full listing HERE
Stunning Queen Anne/ Craftsman Victorian Gem on historic Albany Avenue, has been admired by thousands over the decades, can now become your treasured home, and/or stunning office. The detailed construction would cost more than double the list price to reproduce today. 

53 Alison Court, Kingston / $675K -…

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