Real Estate in The Hudson Valley
Saturday July 8th 2017 at 7:30pm Rain date is July 9th 2017
This is my very favorite place to watch the July 4th Fireworks Display. As long as it is not raining or miserable outside, my plans this year are to visit WEST POINT for THE Best Fireworks ever!
July 4th Fireworks Trophy Point at West Point Military Academy
…and I’m a judge!
Judging a cupcake bake-off is a daunting task but some one has to do it. I’m up for the challenge. With a refined skill-set known to few, I have been invited to judge the Amateur Cupcake Contest. As a connoisseur of the cupcake, I guess you could say that I’ve been training for this all my life.
Maybe this year you might like to test your culinary skills & enter the Amateur Cupcake Contest.
Join me and peruse over 30,000 cupcakes in one location.
Spring has arrived in the Hudson Valley, and we are seeing a surge of new people looking to buy homes. Some homes are total rehab, some are completely move in ready. I have seen homes last one or two days on the market and sell above the asking price. I have seen properties linger on the market forever, only with deals that fall apart again at the last minute. I see homes that are beautiful and others that make me wonder what the builder was thinking so many years ago. The Hudson Valley is overflowing with a variety of architectural styles. We are quite unique that way.
The weather is getting cooler, kids are back to school, and the leaves are beginning to change color. It may feel like it’s already been fall for weeks, but in fact the first official day of autumn is actually September 22. In honor of one of the Hudson Valley’s most beautiful seasons, here’s a list of my favorite (and uniquely local) ways to celebrate during the fall!
Storm King Art Center – The Golden Hour
Happy First Day of School!
Excitement is in the air as the summer comes to an end. Schools open their doors and a new year begins. Local children are torn between giving up their freedom of the summer and getting back to hard work. Many are anxious to return to friends and familiar faces after a long summer, but with that excitement comes the apprehension of a new year and new challenges. A formal education is a privilege and a joy. Somehow it seems to be appreciated more after the fact. Funny how that works.
The reviews are in!!! Newburgh Free Academy, the local high school in my home-town, presented their full-length musical this weekend for our community. It is a tradition that has been around since before I moved here in 1983 and remains popular with the residents and for good reason.
Our NFA students, with great direction, come together and put on a show that is close to “Broadway” in quality (and distance) that features amazing talent. This year’s production of West Side Story was no exception. I became hooked on seeing the shows when my daughters were in high school. I always go to support the arts, and the students: this year the house was packed.
The birds are chirping as the snow continues to melt in Newburgh NY. The VERY long hard winter this year is finally coming to an end. Punxsutawney Phil, was absolutely right when he said six more weeks of winter were in store for much of the country!! March has been quite cold making winter seem to drag on forever. Temperatures remain on the cooler side but it is inevitable that warm weather will eventually find its way to my backyard. The days are getting longer and summer rapidly follows. I can’t wait!!
A welcome addition, The Newburgh Vintage Emporium opened its doors this weekend for the first time. A shop of antiques, re-purposed home décor, collectibles and vintage finds all under one roof in Newburgh NY. I was sad to miss opening day, but I was able to stop by today and visit this 11,000 sq ft brand new antique store. Troy Ford’s dream to open this space came to fruition and this weekend is just the beginning. Congratulations to Troy- Owner/ Designer and all the vendors. It makes me happy to see the parking lot full and the store busy with customers. Lucky me, as my office is just across the street. Yes, this is a great location!
The Newburgh, NY Waterfront is home to many restaurants, all with great food and a fabulous view of the Hudson River. The choices are varied and the ambiance superb. Don’t miss an opportunity to dine al fresco this summer and enjoy this part of the Hudson Valley. Sitting by the waterfront on any warm summer day, sipping wine with our panoramic views ads to any dining experience. Believe it or not one of my favorite things to eat by the water area french fries along with a glass of wine. Simple, but it screams vacation and relaxation to me.
An old deadline has passed to extend this for residents in 2013 but now you just file again. New York State Property owners are able to get a discount on their school tax bill if used as their primary residence. If you did not complete the exemption back in 2013 now would be the time to refile for next year. Best check with your town and ask if the exemption is current. They won’t be calling you to let you know!!
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