Calling all Ulster County NY real estate buyers! If you're looking for an affordable home with a little peace & quiet, Taft Street Realty has an announcement for you! 517 Van Steenbergh Place Shokan NY 12481 has just recently been reduced to $169,900 - making this 3 BDR / 2 BTH home for sale one of the best deals in the Town of Olive / Shokan NY market right now! Sitting quietly at the end of a dead-end street is this charming and convenient 3 BDR / 2 BTH ranch. Located in Shokan NY (a hamlet of the Town of Olive) it offers peace and privacy and is just minutes from the Ashokan Reservoir, a beautiful place to enjoy the outdoors! Or just stay home and relax on the back deck, with a nice fenced-in yard that's ideal for pets and/or kids. The Shokan / Town of Olive area is a beautiful part ... 11/03/2012

David Bowie 1976 Portland Oregon by Robert Swetz   Who does really sell "Celebrities Homes?" I do know of several Activerain Members around Los Angeles that have sold Celebrities Homes. I have always wondered when I read about Celebrities selling their homes or condos and viewing it on television with these HUGE Price Tags, who's selling their properties ... "I wish I was!" I did read about DAVID BOWIE and his wife selling their home in NYC and purchasing some acreage in a rural area in New York just recently. Did Bowie's property sell in NYC? And who did they purchase the acreage from  ... a Broker, Agent or Attorney? I sure wish these Celebrities would contact Vegas Bob when their selling or purchasing anywhere in the United States and other Countries around the World ... ;o) Videos ... 07/31/2012

It's funny that several years ago when the feeding frenzy on real estate was with us and the prices were rising and rising you couldn't stop someone from buying real estate, fighting in bidding wars and now with prices down, rates at historical lows and a great $8,000 tax credit being given, people are sitting on the fence wondering what to do. Donald Trump said it on TV the other night.  This is the best time to buy real estate!  So what is everyone across our country experiencing?  What price point is selling?  What great tools are agents using in behalf of their clients.  What is your experience with short sales and foreclosures.  I would like to know.  Sharing is everything.   04/17/2009