Top Ulster County Real Estate Blog Posts | Best of 2012

2012 sure was a busy year in Ulster County NY! From festivals to farmers markets, seasonal activities and of course, real estate - alot has been happening with regards to local issues and on the Ulster County NY housing market! All the while, we here at Taft Street Realty have been writing about events and issues that matter here in the Hudson Valley!

...so without further ado, here are the Top Ulster County Real Estate Blog Posts 2012!

Skiing Options Near Ulster County

Skiing Options in Ulster County NY

There are many skiing options near Ulster County, most of which are within an hour and very close to hotspots like Saugerties and Woodstock NY.  Ulster County has all of the winter activities that one could ask for from skiing & snowboarding, cross-country skiing, and even snow tubing.  Is there anything that Woodstock NY doesn't offer?

Ulster County Farmers Markets

 

Ulster County NY Farmers Markets 

There may be snow on the ground right now, but believe it or not the 2013 farming season is not too far away here in Ulster County NY. So get acquainted with a few local farmers markets from this April 2012 post. From Woodstock, to New Paltz, to Kingston and everywhere in between. Can't wait for spring? Check out Rosendale NY's indoor winter farmers market which runs from December through April!

 

Ulster County Festivals & Concerts

 

Concerts and festivals in Ulster County
 

Ulster County NY is an easy place to have a great time! It is the Mecca for festivals & concerts within the Hudson Valley region. Whether it's the rockin' Rosendale Street Festival or the always fun Ulster County Fair, this area offers something cool for everyone, at any time of the year!

 

How To Sell Your Home In Ulster County NY

 

How to sell your home in Ulster County NY
 

Selling your home in Ulster County NY doesn't have to be as challenging as it has been over the last 3-4 years. Now that the real estate markets and general economy are turning around with continued signs of improvement, it's time to re-focus on what it really takes to sell a home today. Attracting large amounts of qualified buyers and matching them with our listings is a strategy Taft Street Realty has been perfecting since our inception. In this post we discussed whether price or patience was more important when selling in Ulster County NY.

 

Solar Companies In The Hudson Valley

 

Hudson Valley Solar Companies
 

Energy consumption is an important issue both nationally and locally. Green Technology such as solar power and wind energy have gained footholds in the Hudson Valley. This post from the summer speaks specifically about local solar companies. Hopefully the cost of Green Energy will continue to go down so more and more people in Ulster County NY can take advantage!

 

Taste Of New Paltz

 

Taste of New Paltz
 

Would you like a taste of New Paltz? New Paltz NY is a youthful and vibrant town in Ulster County, full of delicious and affordable dining. The annual Taste of New Paltz festival brings restaurants, wineries, and eateries from all over Ulster County NY into one place for public taste testing! It's a great way to sample that local restaurant you've been hearing about. There's always something fun happening in New Paltz NY from the New Paltz Regatta to the always delicious Taste of New Paltz!

 

Homes For Sale | Woodstock NY

 

Woodstock NY homes for sale 

Woodstock NY is a great source of really nice, luxury homes in the Ulster County NY area. Many people from NYC buy in Woodstock for the culture, the easy living, and the nice selection of high-end, affluent homes! We call it the "Woodstock / NYC Connection"!  Woodstock NY offers homes for all buyers however, from around the $100k entry level, all the way up to $2M - $3 Million dollar homes!

 

Ulster County Stone Homes

 

Ulster County Stone Homes
 

Stone homes in Ulster County NY are all over, some built as early as the 1600's! The Dutch colonialists, sturdy folk who created durable and rare beauties in their stone structures, were some of the first non-indigenous people to settle in this area. Stone homes can be found in Hurley NY, Kingston, Stone Ridge NY, and New Paltz! Many of these homes are historic landmarks and on national registries. Dutch heritage is strong in Ulster County and the Dutch influence can still be seen all over, from the unique local names to the everlasting stone architecture!

 

Best Places To Live In Ulster County

 

The best places to live in the Hudson Valley 

It seems appropriate to end our "Best of 2012" posts with this recent entry, "Best Places to Live in the Hudson Valley". Taft Street Realty highlights the recent distinction awarded to the Hudson Valley by none other than National Geographic when the international publication named the Hudson Valley one of the "Best Places to Visit on Earth in 2013"! We couldn't agree more! From the legendary Woodstock NY to other great towns like Saugerties NY and Rosendale, the Hudson Valley offers the perfect blend of natural beauty and vibrant culture that truly make it one of the greatest places on Earth!

2013 and Beyond...

Taft Street Realty Ulster County NYTaft Street Realty looks forward to 2013! It is poised to be a turnaround year for real estate, especially in the Hudson Valley. We'll continue to write about real estate and local news of all kinds. If anyone knows Ulster County it's the folks at Taft Street, and we'll continue to bring the very best what of this area has to offer!

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