Found 9 blog entries tagged as buyers.

Saugerties Homes for saleToday’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…

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Real estate for sale in Rosendale NYRosendale 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 Paltz…

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Blue Mountain Area Homes For SaleSaugerties 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…

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real estate tips for buyersOnce you have made the decision to begin looking for homes on the Ulster County real estate market there are certain things you should definitely know first to avoid added stress and complications down the road. At Taft Street Realty, we protect our buyers and make every effort to give them all the tools and resources they need as they begin their house hunting journey, wherever it may be in the Hudson Valley region of Upstate New York. Although we focus primarily on the Ulster County NY home search, we know our tips and advice will help buyers pretty much anywhere! So without any further delay, here are 5 MUST KNOW tips for homebuyers and yet another Ulster County real state blog post authored by Taft Street Realty! Enjoy!

Loan Programs 101 | Pros…

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Ulster County Real Estate |10 Do's and Don'ts

 

Ulster County NY Real EstateWhen looking at Ulster County real estate there are certain things you should do to get a clearer picture of a property's condition. Asking the right questions is key, but don't forget to look throughout the property for indications of what parts of the home are in great shape, and what areas may need improvements or updates upon purchasing. As part of Taft Street Realty's ongoing series about the 15 things to look for when viewing homes for sale, here are a few more helpful do's and don'ts for Ulster County real estate buyers.

Buried Oil Tank Evidence

Ah, the infamous buried oil tank! We all fear it! So what are the signs? Which homes commonly have buried tanks? How does a buyer know if there was one…

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Highland NY SOLD Real Estate Highland 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, 160 Sterling Place in Highland NY. This 1,396 square foot 3BDR / 2.5BTH closed on September 21, 2012 for $158,000. This 3 bedroom townhome offers plenty of features and an ideal location!

Convenience and comfortable living are some of the benefits of this Highland NY townhouse. An open and spacious dining area is perfect for entertaining, and a wood fireplace provides both warmth and ambiance! A private backyard overlooking beautiful rock outcroppings provides a nice outdoor space to enjoy! Updates include new carpeting, a fresh new paint job and new windows. This Highland NY home was purchased way…

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Ulster County NY Real Estate UpdateUlster County NY Homes For Sale, Shawangunk SOLD Update, 2449 Bruynswick Road. Taft Street Realty is happy to announce the latest home to be SOLD to one of our clients, 2449 Bruynswick Rd in Wallkill NY. This 1,806 square foot 5BDR / 3.5BTH closed on June 22, 2012 for $159,000. A large and spacious cape cod on 3.5 acres, 2449 Bruynswick Rd. offered plenty of home for a great price! A quiet and peaceful location in the beautiful area of Wallkill NY made this the ideal Upstate NY weekend retreat!

Space, privacy, & the great outdoors are the name of the game for recently SOLD 2449 Bruynswick Rd. A finished basement, sun room, and 3.5 bathrooms make this home perfect for entertaining and/or a family! Enjoy the outdoors on 3.5 acres; plenty of room to garden,…

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With the temperatures dropping and snow flurries falling, it's time to offer up some winter driving tips for the Hudson Valley Region. No such thing as cabin fever around here! The winter season full of fun activities and gorgeous sights in Ulster County, New York. The local housing market remains steady with serious buyers viewing homes for sale in the Hudson Valley in spite of the weather. So whether you're a Buyer, Seller or a Local, with a little preparation and some heads up driving, you'll have no problem reaching your desired destination this winter. Here are some basic tips and advice for those of us who love living in Ulster County, NY during the wintertime!

Strategic Driving Tips for Curvy, Ulster County Country Roads...

If you plan on 

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The Spring / Summer season is a busy season in real estate! Anxious buyers have passed the cold winter months surfing the internet, looking at the same old pictures of the same old listings. Sellers, if they were fortunate, may have had a few showings during the winter, but most likely the activity dropped with the temperature. As the sun comes out, the real estate industry revs up. Carloads of buyers and agents prowl the area, and many new listings hit the market. If you’re a seller, you want your home to stand out among this new inventory. Here are a few seller tips that you can work into your normal cleaning to really give your house that extra sparkle in the sun! 

They Arrive: Fresh Curb Appeal

What’s that saying about 1st impressions? Your home…

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