Recently I was asked by a prospect what the ABR on my card meant. So here was an opening for some consumer education.ABR - Accredited Buyer RepresentativeThis is a designation awarded to Realtors who have taken classes on how to best represent a buyer. The classes typically covers the Agency D
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04/27/2007
Today I was on Route 33 in Germantown, Columbia County when I noticed the apple blossoms. It suddenly reminded me of two events in the Rhinebeck and Red Hook area that somewhat officially kick off spring. First will be the Antique and Classic Car Show at the Dutchess County Fairground in Rhinebe
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04/26/2007
This hair Salon is owned and operated by Ella DeWitt in Uptown Kingston, close to many restaurants and for those who are interested in history you can take a walking tour. The area has many historic sites and was the first capital of New York. Ella has a smile that is very welcoming and her es
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04/26/2007
The Red Hook Chamber of Commerce is hosting a business social. WHERE: Stems Design Studio-Chocolate Factory 54 Elizabeth Street, Red Hook, NY 12571 WHEN: April 27th TIME: 5-7 PM R.S.V.P to info@redhookchamber.org or call 845-758-0824 This function is sponsored by Rhinebeck Savings Ba
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04/17/2007
In Dutchess County the housing data for March was a mixed bag. In the single family detached home category overall there was a decline in the numbers over same time last year with the exception of the median price which edged up 1.5 %. In the townhouse/condo category there was an overall increas
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04/17/2007
Do you have flood insurance? As I look outside I am seeing water in places I have not seen it before. Here in New York on the news there are countless reports of school closings, road closings and streams oveflowing their banks. I was just thinking about the fact that many of us are lulled int
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04/16/2007
A few weeks ago in my post It's springtime don't overlook the yard I mentioned how important it was to check the deck to make sure it was in good repair. This week I found out first hand how true this statement was. I listed a house and when I discussed the deck with the homeowner he as
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04/13/2007
Picture yourself in this well maintained 4 bedroom ranch with a front row view of Cantine Park. Located just outside the charming village of Saugerties. Minutes to shops, restaurants and convenient to I87. Saugerties is located just about 30 minutes from the Red Hook and Rhinebeck area in Du
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04/07/2007
The Trudeau Institute is receiving a $250,000 grant for research on tick borne disease. This news is welcomed by us in the North East who have had to contend with Lyme Disease. I understand the yearly cost is about $60,000,000 to treat the disease in the early stage. This is only the t
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04/06/2007
It is impossible to travel around the Hudson Valley and not encounter the name Livingston. The Livingston family were the big land owners during the 1700-1800. Teviotdale in the hamlet of Linlithgo and township of Livingston was constructed on 500 acres in 1773 and was the country home of Wa
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04/04/2007