Real Estate Blog - Lisa Halter

Let's Move to Phoenicia New York!

Thinking of moving to the Hudson Valley full time? Or thinking about buying a weekend home in the country? Living upstate could be the best way to stay balanced when living in the fast pace of city life. Full time, part time or just visiting - check out the town of Phoenicia, New York. 

Quaint, quirky and sweet - Phoenicia is a happening little town in the heart of the Catskill Mountains. Located on route 28 in the northeast part of the Town of Shandaken, Phoenicia is the largest community there. The past few years have brought in a hip, young, artsy crowd that have helped make this town flourish with cozy boutique hotels and B&B’s, pack the town's diners in the morning and fine dining restaurants at night. You'll find two new art galleries,…

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Getting To Know Yvonne Wilder, Hudson Valley Real Estate Agent

Meet Yvonne Wilder, an agent at Halter Associates Realty. You'll most likely find Yvonne sitting on her deck, dreaming of Hawaii and casually wondering where her opal ring (you know the one with a mind of its own) disappeared to this time.  

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Sitting on the deck of our house in the woods, watching the trees, listening to the birds calling, and holding hands with my husband.

Which living person do you most admire?

Human beings are such flawed creatures – we all contain the dichotomy of “Dark” and “Light”. But I think I would have to answer, “Tia Marie Torres” the founder of the Villa Lobos Rescue now based in New Orleans.

What is your greatest extravagance?

Spending time on myself,…

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Designing with Color

Time to get creative and maybe redefine the overall mood of a room - or maybe even your whole house. While its easy to go for a hip cool, white wall, wooden floors and furniture with clean lines and neutral tones - color is what sets each room apart. Moving beyond colored artwork and accessories, here's an array of color palettes and enticing rooms that shout COLOR! 

How refreshing to walk into a well designed home that's awash in color. Each room projecting a unique personality that sets the tone for what you might feel - be it the calm and soothing color of pastels - the upbeat vibrancy of reds - or this years hot color palette of soothing tones of blue. Here are some inspiring rooms and color palettes that you will find on our Pinterest…

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Featured Property: Fox Hollow Road 7.8 Acre Private Estate

This month’s featured property is a treasure. Imagine coming home to your private 7.8 acre Woodstock NY home surrounded by stone walls, lush forests, and the calming sound of a running stream. This unique property boasts an architect designed, cedar-sided contemporary main residence, a substantial and elegant guest house (or rental property), and a two-story garage with a spacious studio - all with the finest fit, finishes, and details.  You’ll find everything you need to live in style on private, exclusive Fox Hollow Road.

The Main Residence
The impressive main home has an open living/dining room, new kitchen with soapstone counters, warm cherry floors and ample large gathering spaces on the first floor with a fireplace and a four-season…

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A Romantic Weekend Getaway in the Hudson Valley

Love is in the air and if you haven't already (and you really should), it’s time to start planning for that special day of love - Valentine’s Day. And how perfect is it that this year Valentine's Day falls on a weekend! Here are a few ideas to inspire your Hudson Valley romantic rendezvous with your loved one.  

TIVOLI NY

Hotel Tivoli, Tivoli NY

Hotel Tivoli and its accompanying farm-to-table restaurant The Corner is a century-old building situated in the historic town of Tivoli, New York. Owned by painters Brice and Helen Marden, the property is filled with an eclectic collection of furniture, lighting and art.

The Corner Restaurant in Hotel Tivoli

The Corner offers a Mediterranean-inspired menu, prepared using local…

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Getting Ready to Sell Your Home? Here's Seven Steps To Ensure Success

You want top dollar for your home, so take a few minutes to put together a checklist of things to do before you put your home on the market. You want to make the most of each and every showing, so be sure to use the checklist below:

1. Your Agent
Finding the right agent is an important step in selling your home. You want someone who will represent you - someone that understand your potential buyer, the area, recent sales and an agent that is also an ace negotiator. You want to work with someone you like - good chemistry is important, someone professional, trustworthy, and an agent with a proven record of success in your area. Our qualified professionals specialize in helping you prepare and price your home, market it, show it to prospective…

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Come Visit Woodstock - The Most Famous Small Town in America

Often referred to as the most famous small town in America - you may think of Woodstock New York as a town filled with healing crystals, yoga classes, tie-dye shirts and the infamous concert of the sixties.  But Woodstock has changed a bit since then. Best know for that 1969 music festival that boasts the town’s name but never actually happened at this location - Woodstock is also a mecca for the arts with places like the Byrdcliffe art colony, The Woodstock Guild, Maverick, Woodstock Artist Association and Museum, The Woodstock Photo Center, The Woodstock School of Art and numerous galleries. The town's history goes back to the early 1900's.

Today the town boasts charming stores and unique local happenings like every Sunday's Drumming…

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Seven Spectacular Homes with Mountain Views

Watching the snow fall from your country home is a wonderful experience. Watching the snow fall with the backdrop of a Hudson Valley mountain view? Pretty magical. Here's a handful of homes currently on the market that deliver magic mountain views. Added bonus: some houses even have pools. You'll never want to leave your home - and who can blame you? Give us a call or email us to set up a day to explore your dream home in the Hudson Valley. We'd love to hear from you - Lisa Halter

A Gated Property, Spectacular Home and Mountain Views in Woodstock NY - Click HERE to see House

A modern European aesthetic - this home breathes in big views  - Phoenicia NY / Click HERE to view House

Mid century architectural jewel, 12 private acres with…

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White on White Interiors - Just Do It!

 Let’s face it, white is the perfect backdrop color to create a stunning room - be it the kitchen, bedroom, living room, bathroom or your home office. It pairs well with pastels, patterns, natural textures, bold color accents and smoky hues.  It works with modern, classic and older things. And best of all - there's something ethereal when you step into a white room. 

If we always listened to our parents - white rooms would never exist: "They get dirty so fast" "You can't have a white couch" "White floors are a disaster to keep clean". It would be a shame never to experience a white room, to be too afraid of having one. So, for those fearless home owners who adore white rooms, we've put together a collection of some of our favorite white on…

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Meet Lisa Halter, Principal Broker/Owner of Halter Associates Realty

Welcome to our new series of Agent Interviews. We wanted to have a little fun with this, so we chose to go with the now famous Proust style interviews - thank you Vanity Fair magazine. We hope you enjoy learning more about our talented staff - our zany dreams and the special things that make us happy. And so, we begin this series with yours truly….

 * Lisa Halter, Principal, Halter Associates Realty *

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Riding my mountain bike on the trails at Minnewaska State Park in New Paltz. The views are amazing.

Which living person do you most admire?

Captain “Sully” Sullenberger for his courage and calm in the most extreme situation.

What is your greatest extravagance?

I like to buy handmade…

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