I am not a clairvoyant, but I tend to look into the future when I am working for home buyers, especially first time buyers. People tend to get so caught up in the excitement of buying a home that they sometimes forget about practicality. I hate to be a killjoy. But, I have a tendency of reelin
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02/24/2009
Irish eyes are smiling on the Hudson Valley. On Saturday, March 7th at 1 p.m. the county's 14th annual St. Patrick's Day parade will wind its way through Wappingers Falls, starting on Route 9D at St. Mary's Church and ending in the Town Square. This parade is for all of Dutchess County to enjoy.
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02/20/2009
I recently listed a home which had been on the market last year. The previous listing expired about 6 months ago with another agent The house had been over priced and I made this clear to the sellers. Based on a recent appraisal which the sellers paid for prior to consulting with me, they alre
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02/06/2009
Hello Dutchess County Home Buyers! Are you there? I know that a lot of you see the national news reports on TV and think the bad news about the housing market is a measurement of what's happening right here in Dutchess County, NY. But, don't be fooled!HERE"S A FACT:JANUARY 2009 was the first mo
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02/05/2009
It's becoming all to common. I pulled up at a listing this weekend to find the driveway had a layer of snow and ice. It's that time of year - winter in NY. And, there are more vacant homes sitting on the market this year than ever before. Perhaps I should keep a shovel in my car for these unex
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02/03/2009
What is your property worth? Well, I can evaluate it, put together a market analysis and give my pricing opinion. Ultimately, the seller reviews this information and determines the price. But, when it comes to VALUE there are only two people who will decide in the end. One will be the buyer, a
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01/31/2009
So, you want to get your house sold - like yesterday? You say, you're realistic and you know the competition is tough. And, you know there are many other sellers who all want the same thing - a buyer. Okay! But, upon listing your property, you will soon find out that there are really fewer buyers
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01/30/2009
The comments to yesterday's post about IBM layoffs in Dutchess County have generated some interest. Of course, Dutchess County is not exempt from troubles that face the rest of the nation. People are loosing jobs all over the country. But, for Dutchess County, IBM is THE only major employer - fo
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01/28/2009
Sesame Street Live - ELMO MAKES MUSIC! March 13, 2009 - March 15, 2009 Great family fun awaits, Mark your calendar for a musical event like no other-monsters making music! Elmo, Zoe, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the stage to share their love of music in Sesame Street
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01/26/2009
Calling all first time home buyers - the time is closing in on the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit. The maximum tax credit of $7,500 is available for first-time home buyers only, for homes purchased on or after April 9, 2008 and before July 1, 2009. Single taxpayers with incomes up to $75,000 a
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01/23/2009