Catskills - Sullivan County - Ulster County Real Estate -- Catskill Farms Journal

Old School Real estate blog in the Catskills. Journeys, trial, tribulations, observations and projects of Catskill Farms Founder Chuck Petersheim. Since 2002, Catskill Farms has designed, built, and sold over 250 homes in the Hills, investing over $100m and introducing thousands to the areas we serve. Farms, Barns, Moderns, Cottages and Minis - a design portfolio which has something for everyone.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Reposted articles: "Good Fences, Good Neighbors - and Good Views" and "New Homes are Less Expensive to Maintain"

According to Carol Crotta on Houzz, good fences can make even better neighbors when they keep the vistas and sight lines open, even as they establish a boundary.



"One of the virtues of a newly constructed home is the savings that come from reduced energy and maintenance expenses" states Robert Dietz from the NAHB's (National Association of Home Builders) Eye on Housing.



Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Eight Beautiful Views of Last Week's Blood Moon

From "Eight Beautiful Views of Last Week's Moon" by Charlotte O'Malley.





Saturday, October 11, 2014

Homes in Narrowsburg

Here's Farm 28.  On 17 acres.  Last day of tweaks and adjustments.








Ranch 9 on 5 acres in Narrowsburg NY.  Again, a client-inspired evolution of an existing design.













Farm 26 - 6 acres.  Narrowsburg NY.  This is a really awesome 1550 sq ft layout.



And the famous Mini- Barn.  This is a hot house and just keeps getting better, - this version with a spiral staircase to the upstairs.










Friday, October 10, 2014

2 reposted articles: "Is Solar PV Finally Mainstream?" and "Making the City Even Greener"

The Solar Energy Industries Association 2014 Q2 Report on Solar Market Insight, shows the major trends in the U.S. solar industry.



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An editorial in Crain's New York Business states that people in new York City lead a lower-carbon lifestyle than elsewhere.



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Charles Petersheim, Catskill Farms (Catskill Home Builder)
At Farmhouse 35
A Tour of 28 Dawson Lane
Location
Rock & Roll
The Transaction
The Process
Under the Hood
Big Barn
Columbia County Home
Catskill Farms History
New Homes in the Olivebridge Area
Mid Century Ranch Series
Chuck waxes poetic...
Catskill Farms Barn Series
Catskill Farms Cottage Series
Catskill Farms Farmhouse Series
Interviews at the Farm ft. Gary
Interviews at the Farm ft. Amanda
Biceps & Building
Catskill Farms Greatest Hits
Construction Photos
Planned It
Black 'n White
Home Accents at Catskill Farms, Part 2
Home Accents at Catskill Farms, Part 1