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By Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi, Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY
(Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty)
Saturday February 6, 2010 in Orange County NY   Saturday's Weather Cold With A Slight Chance Of Snow  (click here for the latest NOAA Information.) Special Events Skiing and SnowBoarding - Warwick, NY Mount Peter, 40 Ski Lane, Warwick, NY has been making snow and lifts will be open from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM today.  Try out that new equipment close to home. For Further Information 845-986-4992 Breakfast on the Farm - Pine Island, NY Gather around the pot belly stove for a country farm breakfast with fresh eggs to order, bacon, hot cider, and coffee at the Rogowski Farm, 327 Glenwood Road, Pine Island, NY from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Today.  Breakfast is served Every Saturday and Sunday. For Further Information 845-258-4574 Ice Skating - Bear Mountain NY Take some spins around the Ice Skating Rin...
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By Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi, Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY
(Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty)
Moving out to the country from New York City or from any of the more populated suburbs to the Greater Hudson Valley can be a challenge. As with moves to the country anywhere there are a few things you need to think about before you buy. In my previous post of this series  I discussed the various water supply options you might find when moving to The Greater Hudson Valley of NY.  Since what goes in must come out, You also need to have knowledge of the various methods of waste water disposal that you might encounter when looking for houses in a country location.   When looking at listings for houses you may see the type of system on the listing.  In our Greater Hudson Valley MLS, www.GHVMLS.com,  you can see the following sources under sewer type description- CESSPL- Cesspool.  This is a ...
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By Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi, Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY
(Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty)
Moving out to the country from New York City or from any of the more populated suburbs to the Greater Hudson Valley can be a challenge. As with moves to the country anywhere there are a few things you need to think about before you buy. One of the things that you need to know is how water is supplied to the house you are looking at.  Many people moving to this area have come from locations that have a public water source.  They are surprised by the variety of ways water is supplied to houses in the area.  I often have to explain the different types of water supply systems to prospective home buyers.   When looking at listings for houses you may see the water source on a listing.  In our Greater Hudson Valley MLS, www.GHVMLS.com  you can see the following sources under water description-...
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By Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi, Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY
(Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty)
Moving out to the country from New York City or from any of the more populated suburbs to the Greater Hudson Valley can be a challenge. As with moves to the country anywhere there are a few things you need to think about before you buy. Do you dream of living on a farm?  I know that one of the most attractive sights of the Greater Hudson Valley are open fields and beautiful farms.  Nothing is prettier than coming over a rise to see a herd of cattle grazing or an orchard of fruit trees reaching as far as the eye can see. Dreams of the Simple Life draw many people to move near to our area farms but if you are planning to move to a location with working agricultural properties you need to be aware of the "facts of life" in a farming location. As a potential home buyer you need to be prepar...
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By Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi, Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY
(Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty)
Moving out to the country from New York City or from any of the more populated suburbs to the Greater Hudson Valley can be a challenge. As with moves to the country anywhere there are a few things you need to think about before you buy. How Dark Is Dark?  Thoughts About Nights In the Country. It is beautiful at night in more rural areas.  You will see more stars than you have ever seen before.  It is truly an amazing sight when I go outside and look up on a clear night.  There are more shooting stars to wish upon and a clearer view of the constellations.  The reason for this is that the further away from the lights of the city and more heavily populated suburbs the less artificial light is put out into the night. When you are closer to any highly populated area the lights from building...
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By Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi, Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY
(Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty)
Moving out to the country from New York City or from any of the more populated suburbs to the Greater Hudson Valley can be a challenge. As with moves to the country anywhere there are a few things you need to think about before you buy. One of the first things that you will need to decide as you move to the country is "How much land do you want with that?"  Many people want to move to a rural area because they want more space.  They come from a city where there is extremely dense building or a suburban development where the lot size is often very small and they come out here to put some distance between them and their neighbors.  Sometimes the amount of space they ask for is a lot more than they are prepared for.   This is my front yard.  At 11 Acres this is only a small part of my lan...
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By Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi, Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY
(Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty)
FAME, Families Assisting Music Education, is a not for profit organization of Pine Bush Central School District parents and area residents who are keeping alive a 15 year tradition of providing help to keep music programs active in the district schools.  This group provides scholarships each year to graduating seniors who have been active in the music programs in the schools.  They also help to provide funds for musical instruments and books for students who want to be involved the 5th grade band programs in our 4 elementary schools but who can't afford to rent or buy the instruments or books.  Additionally they are there to fill in the gaps when the budget can not meet the needs of the students in the music program be it helping with bus transportation to bring students to programs or ...
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By Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi, Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY
(Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty)
Well we are all waiting with baited breath, will Spring be early or late?  It's Ground Hog Day and legends says if the rodent emerges from his den and sees his shadow Winter will be here for six more long weeks but if the shadow is not there an Early Spring will come here.  Well we have clouds and a chance of snow so I don't think anyone will see a shadow today.  Now you may not believe but with all the mistakes the weatherman has made of late I think the Hog might be more accurate.   Click here to head to a site will give you all you need to know about Ground Hog Day and you can even send out cards to all your friends.     Don't let spring sneak up on you if you are thinking about buying a new home.  The Tax Credit states you must be in contract by April, 31, 2010 and close by June 30,...
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By Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi, Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY
(Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty)
Pine Bush Central School District's 2010-2011 budget is being formulated and reviewed during the next few months.  Last night there was a community input forum at the Pine Bush High School. With cuts that the State of New York is proposing and the drop in revenues from other sources, the School Board and Superintendent will be looking at ways to save money. Pine Bush High School Had A well Attended Forum Last Night The Pine Bush Central School District is one of those districts that home buyers want to move to.  They offer a good well rounded curriculum and a huge variety of enrichment programs both in school and extra curricular.  Take some time to browse the school district website and review the most recent NYS school report card to learn more about Pine Bush.   I often hear people w...
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By Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi, Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY
(Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty)
Main Street Pine Bush AKA State Route 52 is the heart of this village.  Here is where the Harvest Festival, the awesome Halloween Celebration, the Festival of Lights, and so much more happens.     As you enter the Village of Pine Bush, NY one of the first things you may notice is the old time street lamps that line the sidewalks on both sides of the road.     \         You will see a wonderful mix of shops and service providers.  We will be visiting many of them as we explore the Village of Pine Bush NY       If you come to town you can check for upcoming events on the bulletin board provided by the Pine Bush Area Chamber of Commerce.  It is located right next to the Cultural Center.    Lucky me I get to come to the Village of Pine Bush often, RJ Smith Realty is right here in a lovely V...
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By Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi, Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY
(Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty)
The Pine Bush Area Library is a wonderful resource for our area residents.  Part of the Ramapo Catskill Library System, a library card from this library allows you access to books and lending materials from any of the many other libraries in the system.  There are so many resources including downloads of digital eBooks, children's programs, and many community events.  The Pine Bush Area Library has recently opened an annex building where they can hold community events and meetings. This Saturday The Pine Bush Area Library is having a Winter Clearance.  Great opportunity to find some winter reading material and help support the library.  So come on down to Maple Ave and support our library.   "WINTER CLEARANCE" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SATURDAY, JANUARY 23RD 10 AM - 2 PM ...
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By Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi, Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY
(Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty)
Pine Bush, NY -  Come on out to support your favorite bands at the Pine Bush High School's Mixed Select Choir's fund raiser "BATTLE OF THE BANDS" at 7:00 PM this Friday.   There are always some great bands that have students from Pine Bush High School as members.   As a special treat ( for me anyway) my son's band "Dawn of Erebus" will be there. Proceeds from the event will support the Pine Bush High School Mixed Select Choir as they travel to defend their title at the Williamsburg Music Festival this Spring.    
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By Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi, Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY
(Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty)
Homebuyers who are trying to purchase foreclosed or rehabilitated affordable New York homes just got a hand up from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.  This week HUD released a surprise announcement that they are temporarily granting a waiver to modify regulations on resale of foreclosed properties.  You see most people hoping to buy properties that are bank owned after foreclosure or were bought and rehabilitated by investors have been locked out if they are using an FHA mortgage.  The FHA Regulations stated that an FHA mortgage was not to be used on properties owned by the seller for less than 90 days.  Because of this regulation banks and rehabbers were not likely to accept an offer from a buyer who was using FHA financing.  The bank or rehabber would be required to hol...
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By Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi, Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY
(Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty)
The Village of Pine Bush, NY is located in the Town of Crawford.  It is in Orange County New York but is near the corner of Orange, Ulster, and Sullivan Counties. The Village is located at the intersection of Route 302 and Route 52 about 10 miles from Route 17 (future I-86) exit 119. It is approximately 70 miles from New York City. The village center has a wide variety of stores, quaint restaurants, and other businesses. This series of posts will bring you through the village and let you learn all that this place has to offer, Pine Bush, NY is a wonderful warm place to visit and to live. Pine Bush, NY is the heart of the Town of Crawford which was settled in the mid to late 1700's,  and incorporated in 1832. The picture above is a historical postcard view of a portion of Main Street. If...
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By Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi, Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY
(Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty)
Are you interested in buying a new home this year?  Well if you are seriously considering that possibility, the time to move is now.  I don't want to alarm you but Interest Rates are starting to climb again.  Each time the Interest Rate rises the amount money you can borrow to buy your new house goes down and the amount you will pay each month goes up.  There is no crystal ball to tell us with absolute certainty when it will happen but a lot of people are predicting significantly higher Interest Rates this year.   So if you have already been prequalified you should be interested in what the current rate of interest is.  I suggest you call the lender up today to see if anything has changed for you.  Mortgage Interest Rates might be up or down slightly and it really can effect the target ...
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By Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi, Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY
(Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty)
You watched the ball fall to ring in a New Year and this is the year you plan to make your move.  You are going to buy a house in 2010!  Just as it took planning and a lot of work to set up the countdown to the New Year in Times Square, you must plan and work towards the count down to home.   YOUR COUNT DOWN PLAN TEN -   Get yourself a mortgage pre-approval.  Find a Mortgage Specialist who will help you determine how much house you can afford.  This involves not only how much you make but how much you owe, your debt to income ratio, so once you determine your target range don't go out and make any major purchases on credit. NINE -    Settle on a general geographic area for your home search.  This is of course determined on your acceptable commuting distance to work, and your personal ta...
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By Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi, Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY
(Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty)
Well it's here, Monday January 4, 2010 dawned cold but clear here in my part of New York State.  The first week of the year and what will you do?  On Saturday I asked if you had set yourself up for failure by committing to resolutions that are too ambitious?  When we try to reach for the stars we sometimes give up because they seem too far away.  We can however commit to making small changes that will add up to big things. Today I think we need to talk about a something you may be putting off until you have more time, volunteering.  Yes I know you have been meaning to come out to support the school or join the fire department but you can't imagine finding time for it.  Well it's your lucky day because I am going to let you in on a secret, you can make a difference every day no matter ho...
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By Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi, Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY
(Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty)
Let me tell you about a secret weapon you should have at your side if you are ready to start the search for a new home.  It is the most important thing for you to find as you begin your search. You may know exactly what you want, exactly where you want it, and exactly how much you want to pay for it or you may not have the first clue. Whatever your situation the first thing to look for is a great Home Buyer Representative.  But just how would you do that????? First find someone who is willing to take the time to talk with you about buying a home in general....Not one who wants to rush you out for a showing on whatever house you called on.  Whether it is your first home or your tenth, buying a house is not something you do every day.  You need someone willing to talk you through the proc...
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By Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi, Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY
(Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty)
Are you still sitting on the fence about jumping into the hunt for a new home?  As we approach the New Year I know that many of you will be asking yourselves if this is the time to buy... be it your first home or a trade up to a larger place or even a downsize to a more manageable space.     There are so many reasons why this is the time for you to get down off that fence and make a move.   Inventory is Up! Interest Rates are Down! First Time and Repeat Home Buyer Tax Credits are Available (You must be in contract by April 30!) The beginning of 2010 is the purrfect time to jump in and start the hunt.   Just give me a call, send me a text, or email me to get started on the trail to that new place.  You can also get a jump on the search for a home in the Greater Hudson Valley of New York...
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By Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi, Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY
(Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty)
Yesterday I posted about the need for community in our lives.  Today I want to talk about the community of caring students and staff at Pine Bush High School in Pine Bush NY.  It is tradition here that the last two weeks before the Winter Break to do a charity fund and canned food drive.  There is a canned food drive to benefit local food pantries and the other day when I was at school I saw the lobby was filled with boxes of canned goods.  Teachers even give bonus points for bringing in cans so it is not all selfless but just the same it is wonderful. There are many other efforts going on to encourage giving.  These include a crowd pleasing teacher/staff sumo wrestling tournament during lunches, wish I could see that one :-) The goal this year was to try to raise $10,000.  Many of the ...
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