Ulster County Real Estate Blog

Clients and customers often ask me how the market is doing. They also tend to ask about where home values are at today. Compared to 5-6 years ago, I’d of course say the market is down quite a bit. The good news however is that things are definitely improving. The Ulster County real estate market, Highland NY in particular, is just one of a handful of local markets to see a surge in buyer activity. In Taft Street realty’s latest market update, we wanted to share two recently sold homes in Ulster County NY to give you a better idea of what’s selling right now and where Highland NY home values are at this spring.

14 Cambridge Court

14 Cambridge Court Highland NY was the quintessential townhome. This 3 BDR, 2.5 BTH, 1,800 square foot home closed on May 8th,…

For some people around the Hudson Valley, being crafty is a passion! Revamping old into new, making something from scratch, or collecting the unique works of others; no matter what your passion is, if it has to do with arts & crafts there is no better place to be this Memorial Day Weekend than the Woodstock | New Paltz Arts & Crafts Fair! Taking place at the Ulster County Fairgrounds in New Paltz NY the Woodstock | New Paltz Arts & Crafts Fair will feature over 300 amazingly talented (and local!) artists and crafts people, live entertainment, great food, and much more!  Here is Taft Street Realty's first of many profiles of the 2013 Ulster County NY Summer Festivals!

Fun Things for Children To Do

Young children have the opportunity to be a part of the fu…

 New Paltz NY Home Values - Ulster County SOLD Market Update

Taft Street Realty is happy to announce the latest home to be SOLD to one of our clients, 75 Hummel Road in New Paltz NY 12561. This 2,060 square foot 4 BDR / 2.5 BTH closed on May 1st, 2013 for $315,000.

4 BDR Colonial 1 Mile From New Paltz NY!

This beautiful and spacious 4 BDR colonial sits at the end of a quiet, dead-end street, and is just a mile outside of the Village of New Paltz!  75 Hummel Rd. is a perfect home for entertaining friends & family, with an open kitchen, warm fireplace, and back deck off of the kitchen, ideal for BBQ'ing! Beautiful and mature landscaping graces the 1 acre property, and the full basement has the potential for the ultimate den and/or Man Cave!

New Pa…

It's that time of year! As we approach the summertime here in Ulster County NY, local festivals and events are popping up throughout the area to welcome in the warm weather. From the well-established, well-known favorites like the Woodstock & New Paltz Arts & Crafts Fair, to the newer events like the Gardiner NY Cupcake Festival the next few months are full of fun times to be had here in the Hudson Valley region! As we have in the past Taft Street Realty will be covering many of these great events, so stay tuned to our blog for upcoming posts! Until then, here is our comprehensive Ulster County NY | 2013 Summer Festival Events Schedule, a quick go-to guide to a bunch of fun events taking place in the area!

Gardiner NY Cupcake Festival

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Today’s real estate transaction has changed drastically in recent years. What used to be a slam dunk during the good ol' days of 2004-2007, now almost takes a miracle worker! The rise of the Internet has altered the way we search for homes, with most of the legwork being done online. If you’re planning on selling your Saugerties NY property and/or home these days, more needs to be done than simply putting a sign out front and waiting for offers. Homes for sale in Saugerties NY need to be properly marketed online so that they get maximum exposure on the web and attract buyers. Taft Street Realty is made up of Internet marketing specialists who understand the online real estate market and know how to get our homes for sale viewed online (repeatedly!) by read…

Taft Street Realty’s Ulster County NY blog is dedicated to all things real estate! From real estate market reports, to local events & activities, to posts that profile Ulster County hotspots like Woodstock NY and New Paltz, Taft Street Realty’s blog has it all! Are you interested in historic stone homes, or are contemporary homes for sale more to your liking? Perhaps you’re a seller who would like to know how many homes sold in the past few weeks, or maybe you’re interested in the latest Green building materials. No matter what your interests, if it’s related to Ulster County NY real estate, chances are our popular blog has covered it!

Real Estate Trends | Local Hot Spots

Real estate is comprised of many different facets, and involves a variety of indus…

Rosendale NY is becoming more and more popular every year. One of the smaller towns in Ulster County, this hot spot is slowly turning into a go-to real estate location that can suit both full time families as well as weekend home buyers. Rosendale NY is where the Gunks begin, and few know that there are some really cool options for hikers and climbers who maybe can't afford the more pricey locales like New Paltz and Gardiner NY. Rosendale's Springtown Road is the back road short cut to New Paltz and more well-known climbing & hiking areas such as the Mohonk Preserve & Lake Minnewaska. Springtown Road also offers mountain views as well as farmland flats where the organic grower can live and thrive. Basically, Rosendale NY real estate has all that New Palt…

There is no shortage of great shops and restaurants in New Paltz NY! This bustling Hudson Valley town is thriving thanks to its popularity among visiting New Yorkers, and the location of one of the best State Schools in New York, S.U.N.Y. New Paltz.  However if you’re in New Paltz one shopping destination that should definitely be on your “to-do” list is the Water Street Market! This indoor, European-inspired market boasts no fewer than 20 boutiques, shops, galleries, and cafes – each one unique - for visitors to enjoy. Being an indoor shopping center, the Water Street Market is open for business in any type of weather – and because it’s located just off of the Wallkill Rail Trail and Main Street New Paltz, you can ride a bike, walk, or stop by as you stro…

Taft Street Realty has a new listing for sale in Stone Ridge NY that is a special treat for contemporary home lovers! 59 Mill Rd. Stone Ridge NY 12484 is a gorgeous, cedar-sided 3 BDR / 2.5 BTH home that is private & peaceful yet still just a few minutes from town. Tucked away on 6 wooded acres off of a lightly-travelled road, this home offers seclusion & quiet. 2,600 square feet of space provide an open and airy feel with plenty of room for family, guests, and storage. Located in Stone Ridge NY a centrally located Ulster County town that is close to just about everything!

Stylish Contemporary In An Ideal Stone Ridge NY Location

Head down a long, winding driveway to this beautifully-maintained contemporary. Mature landscaping and 6 park-like acres provid…

Saugerties NY homes on the market range from the entry level price points of under $100K all the way up to and over $1 Million in the luxury home category. Whether it's the bustling village life you desire or the solitude of mountainous type living around the Blue Mountain area, real estate for sale in the 12477 zip code covers pretty much any kind of lifestyle. Bordered on the east by the majestic Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains to the north and west, buyers looking for that special location close to the Hudson but also close to popular areas in Ulster County like Woodstock should not overlook the Saugerties NY market. Ulster County, and Saugerties specifically, is very accessible. Located right off exit 20 of the NYS Thruway, anyone looking to es…