Price Or Patience In Ulster County NY Home SellingListing your home in a down or declining market is not an easy decision to make these days. The fear and uncertainty of your home not selling weighs heavily on the mind. Who wouldn’t stress over that? A home is probably one of the largest investments a person makes in their lifetime. Selling that investment should be carefully considered. Homeowners should be knowledgeable themselves about the local market trends, but it helps even more when you have a real team behind you that really knows the market conditions, someone you can trust to have your back and best interests at heart. Taft Street Realty is that local trusted Ulster County NY Real Estate Broker!

If you are putting your home on the market (or already have) you must determine whether you have…

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Marlboro NY SOLD Real Estate UpdateMarlboro SOLD Market Report Update - Ulster County NY Real Estate - 265 Ridge Road- Taft Street Realty is happy to announce the latest home to be SOLD to one of our clients, 265 Ridge Rd in Marlboro NY. This 2,128 square foot 3BDR / 2.5BTH closed on August 1, 2012 for $278,000. A spacious & open colonial on 3 acres, 265 Ridge Rd. was a new construction home bought for a great price! Hardwood floors, plenty of room, and a beautiful lot made for the perfect Marlboro NY home!

Built by one of the area's most prestigious builders, "move-in ready" is the perfect term for recently SOLD 265 Ridge Rd. An unfinished basement is just waiting to be transformed into a rec room, office, or Man Cave! A sunny, eat-in kitchen is perfect for morning coffee and the 3…

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Ulster County NY Real Estate UpdateStone Ridge NY SOLD Market Report - Ulster County Homes for Sale - Taft Street Realty is happy to announce the sale of one of our listings, 25 Alan Street, Stone Ridge NY 12484. This 1,104 square foot 3BDR / 2BTH closed on July 17, 2012 for $164,000. A charming single-level ranch in a great location, 25 Alan St is within walking distance to the various shops & restaurants of Stone Ridge NY. Featuring a back deck and a nice backyard, this home is ready to go for summertime fun!

The convenience of having Stone Ridge NY (one of Ulster County's most charming towns) just minutes away is a key feature of recently SOLD 25 Alan St. Historic High Falls NY and trendy Rosendale NY are also nearby, providing even more dining & shopping options. A prime location…

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SOLD New Paltz NY HomeTaft Street Realty is pleased to announce our latest SOLD listing, 608 Rte. 32 North in New Paltz NY.This 2300 square foot 4BDR / 3BTH closed on June 8, 2012 for $290,000. Sited on over 5 private, wooded acres, this home sold just in time for summer! ATV's anyone? Plus, being just outside of the town of New Paltz NY, the new owners have plenty of dining options (if they're not outside BBQ'ing on their back deck that is!) Hey buyers, missed this one? Don't worry! There are plenty more amazing New Paltz NY homes for sale.

This may have been the deal of Summer 2012 in Ulster County NY real estate! A large detached garage, wraparound porch, and convenient yet private setting all add to the appeal and value of this home. Ideal for nature lovers, it's just…

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New Paltz Colonial 1Looking for a home for sale in New Paltz, NY? This 4 bedroom colonial has it all! 608 Rte. 32 North in New Paltz is located just minutes from Main Street New Paltz, NY; however you'd never know it relaxing on the wraparound porch. Set on 5 private acres, this beautiful home cannot be seen from the road and offers plenty of space both inside and out! It is low-maintenance, centrally located, and worry free! And offered at $307,500, it is also the best deal in New Paltz, NY right now! So c'mon in! Take a look with Taft Street inside this well-maintained, value-packed home!

Convenient Yet Private Location - Just Minutes to New Paltz and Kingston

This home's location is super-convenient without sacrificing privacy. Literally minutes from the the town of New…

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59 Mill RdCalling all Ulster County Real Estate buyers! Here's that private Stone Ridge contemporary home you have been waiting for!  Just reduced to $350,000 complete with open spaces, clean lines, and a great flow from room to room make this contemporary a must-see.  An entertainer's dream home for sure, with a great private location just minutes from the Historic Stone Ridge, NY center. This 3BR works very well for either full time or weekend use.  A long driveway leads you to this cedar sided gem set amongst 6 gorgeous park-like acres.  Pride of ownership is quite evident throughout the home. Both house and property are very well maintained, and only need a new owner's personal touches.

An Entertainer's Dream, Perfect for Full-Time or Weekend Use

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2011 was quite a year! Real estate in the Hudson Valley region has been recovering, albeit slowly, and we've kept our finger on the pulse. Events in New York State and around the world focused our attention on key issues and how they relate on a local level. All the while we've been blogging...

...so without further ado, here are the best Ulster County real estate blogs of 2011!

 

The Love Affair Continues - The New York Times & Ulster County Real Estate

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Without a doubt our best and most popular post in 2011! With over 40,000 views, this post addressed the tight relationship the New York Times has with Ulster County, NY real estate. Whether it's Woodstock, New Paltz, Rosendale, Marbletown, or Saugerties, the New York Times has pretty much covered…

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25 Alan Street ExteriorOpen House! Taft Street Realty is happy to present 25 Alan Street this Saturday, October 29th, from 1pm - 4pm. Come view this 3BR Ranch in a prime Stone Ridge, NY location. Only minutes to historic High Falls, NY, this home is the perfect for first time buyer or retiree. Already updated and ready for your personal touches, this single-level home is affordable and in a great spot! A large back deck is perfect for BBQ's and entertaining!

Move-In Ready & Affordable

 

Two fireplaces and two full baths, paved driveway, and newer windows make this a really nice move-in ready home. There is a dry walkout basement, newer appliances, and hardwood under carpet and linoleum in dining area, living room, and hallway. Updates include newer 200 AMP service in 2003,…

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Happy Birthday Saugerties! Saugerties, New York is celebrating its 200th anniversary of incorporation this year! Originally inhabited by the Esopus Sachem Tribe, and then Dutch settlers in the 1600’s, Saugerties has evolved into the perfect blend of old and new. Nestled at the base of the Catskill Mountains and bordered by the Hudson River and the Esopus creek, Saugerties is a beautiful Hudson Valley town. Just 90 miles north of New York City it currently thrives as a tourist location with a bustling Main Street dotted with shops and eateries. Recently named one of the Top 10 Coolest Towns in America, Saugerties is a melting pot of rich history and energetic culture, perfectly epitomized by its vibrant Main Street.

Festivals & Farmers Markets,…

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There are few greater endorsements for a community than to be featured in the New York Times. A new article published this past weekend once again shined the spotlight on Hudson Valley real estate. Repeating a theme from a 2010 article, the piece highlights the Hudson Valley’s (in particular Rosendale) appeal to Brooklyn residents, which in turn instantly bolsters our area’s street cred (i.e. “cool factor”). 

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Brooklyn Stand Up

 

As usual Taft Street Realty has its finger on the pulse of current social trends. Citing the 2010  article, we mused in a blog if Rosendale was the “New Brooklyn”. This time around, we published our "Big Ups To Brooklyn" blog literally the day before the most recent NYTimes article.  We strive to produce high…

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