It is in the Hudson River Valley! Nothing more beautiful than living near a great natural resource. The Southern Waterfront Park and Trailway has a one-mile trail that is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Median Sales Price jumped from $157,500 to $280,000 from June 2017 - June 2018 up 77.8%! And in the last 12 months rose from $265,000 to $290,000 a 9.4% increase. New … [Read more...]
11 Hyper Local Real Estate Trends with Café Realty
Cafe Realty's Listing Specialist & Marketing Strategist explains 11 hyper local real estate trends. Here we are at almost mid year and 2018 is the year where hyperlocal real estate data and clear understanding of the people and process involved are front and center stage. Stay aware...Pay attention... Stay up-to-date with the latest from the team's experience out there in the field: … [Read more...]
Maple Sugaring in the Hudson Valley – How Sweet It Is!
Maple Sugaring Weekends in the Hudson Valley are set for March 17/18 and March 24/25 Attention maple lovers, it's that time of year when the sap runs free from the area sugar maple trees! Did you know that New York State is the second leading producer of fresh maple sugar in the nation? New York State with 760,000 gallons trails Vermont with its 1,980,000 gallons, third is Maine … [Read more...]
‘Twas the night before a Cafe Realty Christmas
'Twas the night before Christmas and wouldn't you know, Cafe Realty is working right out in the snow! We educate, advocate, innovate for you because you are special, that's what we do. We're Realtors, we're people and we're here to stay, we list and we sell all night and all day. Mount Kisco's our home but we'll come to your town, wherever it is whether upstate or … [Read more...]
NOW or NEXT?: Prepare Your Home for Sale NOW (or wait until Spring)
Should I list my home now or do I wait until next spring? When is the best time to list my home? These are questions that are commonly asked by homeowners of their Realtor. When preparing to sell your home the best time is when you are ready mentally, financially and physically. The market is cyclical and there are always buyers out there regardless of the season. Timing is everything and spring … [Read more...]
Spring is right around the corner..?⛳?
Yes it is! Daylight savings time in the northeast, coupled with days of 50 degrees + is a sure sign that SPRING is right around the corner. Another sure sign that spring is almost here is the anticipation that the INVENTORY of HOMES FOR SALE is sure to increase. If you are thinking of selling this spring, there are some things you may want to get started on before you list your home. Here are … [Read more...]
real estate.coffee.conversation
This is a story about a small real estate company that began a journey in 2013. During these 3 short years a 3 partner collaboration grew to 4 partners, 12 agents, 2 support staff, and a referral company of 11. We forged ahead at a time when many independents were retreating to corporate brokerage. We felt strong and powerful equipped with experience, charm and innovation. It was no small feat to … [Read more...]
NEW Offerings! Lake Communities!
It's a busy time of year with graduations, BBQs and celebrations of all kinds! The weather is right for the great outdoors and that means shopping for that home of your dreams! Here is what is NEW & NOTEWORTHY and a bit about the communities and lifestyle too... LAKE LINCOLNDALE - 29 Narcissus Dr - $369,000.00 - Town of Somers Delightful lake community offers swimming, boating, fishing, … [Read more...]
Vacation Home? Second Home?
CAFE REALTY SIGNATURE SERIES PRESENTS: This splendid Dutchess County contemporary home is a private hilltop retreat with unsurpassed quality and charm. The timber frame is masterfully crafted and sustainably green. Custom designed by Vermont Timber Frame the post and beam construction employing mortise and tenon as well as dovetail wood to wood joinery make this home a unique, superior structure. … [Read more...]
Price OR Value OR Cost
Price is ONLY a consideration when there is an absence of value. How much would you pay for something that had no value? You wouldn't right? Let's look at the psychology behind it...an item of value is priceless? Value is subjective. When we see that something is a value do we ask what it costs? Cost is key. What something will cost will be reflected in the price as it is related … [Read more...]