ARTICLES IN CATEGORY "CATSKILL REAL ESTATE HOME OWNERSHIP"

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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