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BROWSE ARTICLES
Different Strokes Albert Hammond Jr. Turns It Upstate
What’s a downtown hipster like Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. doing in the Catskills? “It all started because I bought a Range Rover,” the whippet-thin musician says....
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More Home for Your Buck
Buying a second home used to be an investment that made financial sense as well as something you loved and enjoyed, but with the rising real estate prices in many second home hot spots, finding...
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Housing Market's Woes Spell Opportunity for Some
It seems that the last decade was a hey-day in the real estate industry until recently. Everyone is talking about the downturn in the housing market, with some even using the dreaded term "crash...
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Timeless Homes
Homes that never go out of style
Have you ever walked into a home and had the word dated flash across you mind almost immediately? Sadly, homes and home design often become overly informed by...
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You Don't Have to Be Outdoorsy to Love Country Life
Ways to fill your days in Sullivan County
Sullivan County, and the Catskill Mountains in which that county resides, is known as a great place to hike, fish, camp and do other outdoorsy activities...
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Old New Style in the Home
"Old New" sounds like an oxymoron, doesn't it? How can something be old
and new at the same time. Actually, the concept is quite simple. New
construction or new items with historic or antique charm...
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City Girl In the Country
No doubt about it, I am a city girl. I have lived in cities all my
life. So, the idea of moving to the country, or at least the concept of
buying a Sullivan county home, has been something of a...
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Tips for the New Home Buyer
Buying a home carries with it great responsibilities and the burden
of choice. A home is not only a place to rest your head but an
investment in your future. When you have saved your hard earned...
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Buying a second home for the average joe
There comes a time in many people’s lives when they would like to have
a second home. We typically tend to think that only the very wealthy
can afford to buy a second home; however, there are...
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The Catskill Park: As Unique as They Come
Most of us have heard about the Catskill Park. Perhaps we've heard it mentioned in passing, perhaps we've studied its past in seventh grade history, perhaps we once went by it on they way to Grandma...
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Places to Visit in Sullivan County
With springtime approaching, many people find themselves coming out of their winter slumber, ready to get out and about and do things. Some people hike, some people bike, and some people simply find...
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Vacation Homes: More than Just for Holiday
A vacation home isn't for everyone. Hermits, for instance, probably don't require a place to get away. Many of us, however, love the concept of owning a vacation home. But, for those of you who aren...
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Where Credit's Due: How to Protect Your Financial Score
It's hard to buy a house, or really anything, without credit. The concept that tells lenders to trust you, that - in fact - you do pay back what you borrow, a credit line is also a life line. Through...
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Five Signs You're Ready for Country Living
Relocating is full of choices: big house, small house. Short house, tall house. City house, country house. In regards to the latter, both places have advantages. For those who have only lived in the...
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What Not to do When House Hunting
Even the most experienced hunter and gatherer probably has a hard time house hunting. Unlike other purchases, a house is a major decision: houses aren't exactly easily returnable. For this reason...
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To Finish or Not the Finish: The Basement Dilemma
Ah, the basement. For some of us it's merely a place of storage, where creatures, holiday decorations, and our ski gear from the 1980's live. It may never be anything more than this. For others...
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The Housing Debate: Buy New or Renovate?
For years, home owners have been met with the question, "Should I buy new or should I just fix up what I have?" It's an age old query: sometimes it's best to take what you have and make it five times...
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Weatherproofing Your Second Home
Mother Nature is often our greatest asset, and our biggest foe. A prime example of this statement is at our house, especially if it is exposed to the elements like those experienced by upstate NY...
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What to Look for in a Renter
A vacation home, a second home, a spare room inside your house: there are several different places you can rent out. Renting your extra space, when it comes down to it, is a great way to supplement...
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Five Home Repairs that Must Be Done Before You Sell Your Home
Most of us are in a perpetual state of home improvement: this needs tweaking, that needs fixing, something else needs replacing. While some of us do home improvement at different times of the year...
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Tips on Buying a Second Home
One house, two house, three house, four. Some people collect houses like others collect stamps. But, most of us are content with only owning one house. Occasionally, though, we might get the urge to...
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How to Save on Home Owner's Insurance
Ah, insurance. It really is around every corner, taking money out of our wallets one bill at a time. Health insurance, car insurance, home owner's insurance, we are nothing if not a society insured...
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New Job? Start with a New House
A new career and a new house are two of the biggest changes your life can take. They both involve searching, seeking, and adapting. But, a new career and a new house have more in common than just a...
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Moving Tips: Pack it up Without Wanting to Pack it in
So, you're moving. Maybe to the city, maybe to the country, maybe to the East Side, to a deluxe apartment in the sky. No matter where you're going, moving can be a pain. The boxes, the bubble wrap...
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Five Things to Do Before House Hunting
Before you start looking for a house there are certain things you need to do. Sell your old house, for example, might be one of them. But, there is a list of others you might not think of, at least...
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What to Look For in a Realtor
Buying a house, selling a house, or just thinking of doing either often requires the help of a realtor. This seems simple enough; after all, the faces of realtors are plastered on bus benches all...
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How to Sell Your House in a Down Market
When it comes to selling a house, the word "down" truly is a four-letter word: no one wants to sell anything when the market is bad. Still, it's not impossible to sell your house in these conditions...
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When Not to Buy This Old House
Buy a city house, buy a country house, buy a large house, buy a small house: whenever we decide to buy any house, we have a handful of choices to make. Included in this is the decision to buy a new...
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Renovation Surprises - How to Avoid Them
Buying a new house can come with all sorts of surprises: HOA fees, neighbors who are insanely picky about their - and your - lawn, property taxes, and renovation surprises. When it comes to the...
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Modular Housing - Is it right for you?
Modular - kit house - pre-fab - dwell house--whatever you want to call it, the factory-built house has been getting serious attention from professional designers and a second look from homeowners who...
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Staying on Budget, How to Avoid Breaking the Bank
House hunting is hard, the good homes, the cheap homes, the new homes all seem elusive. The main reason for this is simple: you have a budget. Unless you belong to the small percentage of people who...
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The Real Costs of Home Ownership
When it comes to buying a home, we all know that the mortgage is what takes the majority of our paycheck: as we find ourselves broke and eating Ramen Noodles, we can't help but blame that 1500...
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The Benefits of a New House
Like good versus evil, old home versus new home is forever being contemplated. Sure, there are positives on both ends: an old home has more character, for instance, but a new home has less...
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Vacation Home Basics: What to Look For
One week, two weeks, three weeks, four. No matter how much you vacation each year, you may find yourself continually returning to the same place. Maybe you love Mexico, perhaps Florida is a state...
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Recent Press on Catskill Farms
Check back regularly for more stories on Catskill Farms
Catskill Farms Unveils New Affordable Cottage Series, Sullivan Co. Real Estate Blog
Evolution of the Farmhouse, The River Reporter...
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