1. Easy Country Living 
  2. Farm-to-Table Food
  3. Affordable Living (In Style)
  4. Vibrant Music Scene
  5. Inclusive, Diverse Cultures
  6. Year Round Fresh Air
  7. An Artist’s Haven
  8. Compelling Hiking Trails
  9. Caring Communities
  10. Majestic Mountains
  11. Small Towns with Big Personalities
  12. Secluded Swimming Holes
  13. Winter Sports
  14. Organic Living
  15. And of course - Halter Associates Realty (Your Connection to the Best Homes in the Hudson Valley)

So, what are you waiting for? Give us a call for a tour of our favorite communities and a show of homes. Wouldn't you love to be part of this scene? 

Lisa Halter
Principal Broker/Owner
Halter Associates Realty
lisa@halterassociatesrealty.com

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This year, Valentine’s Day falls on a Tuesday. But why settle for just one day when Cupid can fling arrows of love over a long weekend rendezvous? Great gift idea! Give your sweetie a card with an invitation to a weekend road trip. For those that live in the area, you probably know the wonderful options that lie before you. For those coming up from the city, we’d like to  suggest a road trip to the Hudson Valley-land of love, beauty, the fresh outdoors, and amazing food! 

ROMANTIC ROAD TRIP: Beacon NY > Kingston NY > Saugerties NY > Woodstock NY

FRIDAY: BEACON NY KINGSTON NY

BEACON NY:  After a short drive towards your destination- take a detour to Beacon NY for a delicious late lunch at  The Kitchen Sink - ranked “Best New Restaurant…

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Midnight Blue. Electric Blue. Royal Azure. Blue Steel. Baby Blue; even NYPD Blue. There seems to be an unlimited number of hues to create a cozy vibe for your abode. We call them the “happy” blues. An easy color to work with, blue can be used in any room. Take a look at the gorgeous examples we found for bathrooms, kitchens and living rooms. Blue can bring a sense of tranquility to a hallway, drama to a bathroom, serenity to a bedroom.  Feeling blue? In this case, that’s a good thing! #ColorMeBlue

Modern Blue

Dreaming in Blue

Big Blue

Black Blue

Wispy Blue

Baby Blue

Calm Blue

 #HappyBlues

Lisa Halter
Principal Broker/Owner
Halter Associates Realty
lisa@halterassociatesrealty.com

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When you dream of the perfect weekend getaway, what's your ideal home? A secluded place surrounded by trees, a majestic mountain view, a home with the sound of a running stream? The Hudson Valley has so much to offer. Check out five remarkable homes on the market today. Go ahead - imagine what it would be like to hop in your car and in no time, find yourself in the driveway of your dream weekend home! 

1107 State Route 28a, West Hurley, NY / $895K - See full listing HERE

170 Chase Road, Shokan NY / $589K - See full listing HERE

211 Palentown Road, Kerhonkson, NY / $475K - See full listing HERE

3848 Route 212 Lake Hill, Woodstock NY / $399,950 - See full listing HERE

 175 Van Dale Road, Woodstock, NY /…

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We kick off the new year with an exclusive interview with architectural color specialist and interior designer, Joan Ffolliot, of DoubleFFDesign. Joan lives for color. Since graduating from high school in New Hampshire, she has lived bicoastally for most of her adult life. From Vermont to California, Rhode Island to Washington, each move offered the opportunity to drive across the country (9 times!) and soak in the forms, colors, and light as it changes from place to place.

Joan officially pursued a Fine Art career, first getting her undergraduate degree in Sculpture at the University of Washington and then getting her graduate degree in Sculpture and her professional certification in Interior Design at the Rhode Island School of Design in…

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This month's featured home is a beauty! Located at 743 Creek Locks Road in Rosendale, New York, this must-see restored 1850’s former industrial space with a striking brick facade would be an ideal live/work space. Outside this charming home evokes the essence of a Provincial country retreat complete with mature vines and beautiful blue wood shutters. Inside the freshly painted thee-story home has amazing potential to utilize the rooms in any combination of ways. Create cozy living spaces, home offices for more than one person, or a combination of the two with plenty of living, working, and storage space throughout.

The home is great for spreading out and entertaining. There is a chef’s gourmet kitchen with all stainless steel appliances…

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Let's face it, the cost of a smaller home makes the idea of owning a weekend getaway a real possibility.  Why spend all your hard-earned cash on summer shares, weekend B&Bs, or ski shares - when you can have your own property and start building equity at the same time?  Or, maybe you're at a point in life where you want to downsize. There's something intriguing about minimalist living.  With less space (these homes are less than 1000 square feet), you'll want to focus on streamlining your belongings and furniture. Go for a few special pieces in each room; "quality versus quantity" is your new mantra! If you find yourself renovating, try adding a few clever design details, maybe new windows to let in more light, and think about a fun mix of colors to…

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Top eight winter things to do in the Hudson Valley. Let's make weekend's great again!

1. Take a Ride on the Polar Express Through 12/26

2. Winter Hoot! Music festival at the Ashokan Center Feb 3 - 5

3. Ice Skating at Mohonk Mountain House

4. Ski! Ski Bellayre and Wyndham

5. Go Snow Tubing at Hunter Mountain

6. Catskill Ice Festival / Winter Rock Climbing - 1/28 - 30

7. Buttermilk Spa Day - A Day of Pampering

8. Home Shopping in The Hudson Valley Four seasons of joy! We're here to help make that happen. 

Lisa Halter
Principal Broker/Owner
Halter Associates Realty
lisa@halterassociatesrealty.com

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The holidays are all about sharing magical moments with friends and family – and it all begins with your home. Here are a few simple tips on setting up a festive showcase. Follow our Home for the HolidaysPinterest Board for more inspiration. 

A wreath is one of the most welcoming holiday accents - both inside or out. 

No question about it - you gotta have a tree! 

Lights set the stage for the Holidays. From a lone string of lights to a house all aglow - have fun with it. 

Food is one of the key elements of the Holiday. Create a festive table setting. 

Surround Your home with Holiday magic - lights and mistletoe work wonders!

Savor the moment. Go outside. Build a snowman. Catch snowflakes on your tongue. Laugh and…

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Tis’ the season for finding that special gift for your loved one, family, and friends. Get into the holiday spirit by shopping in the Hudson Valley. You’ll find many unique gifts and enjoy exploring the small towns that make up this great area. Here are a few fun finds for inspiration. Just click on the product name to go to each link. 

By the way, for a truly special experience, consider shopping for a new home. Give us a call, we have wonderful options for weekend getaways, full-time homes and places to hang your shingle for an upstate business. Happy Shopping!

Tenderland Home in Phoenicia NY (Bear Pillow)  / Nectar in High Falls NY (Cafe Sign)

Loominus in Woodstock NY (Scarves)

Exit19 in Kingston NY (Great Antique and…

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