Help Make Your Client’s Fall Open House a Success!     October is one of the favorite months for REALTORS® in the Hudson Valley, NY region due to the beautiful fall foliage that decorates the entire area. Even though the summer is the more popular time to buy due to the ease of moving there are still many buyers in October. However, along with the fall foliage, this time of year also brings in colder weather. So how can you help your clients to have a successful open house in the Autumn months? The first step to making for a...

Our REALTOR® members had the honor and privilege of viewing the amazing art this local artist is famous for.   Last week we had the honor of American painter, Michael Gray, sharing his intricate artwork with our REALTORS®. Michael is famous for his interpretation of exploring the depths and promise of abstract art; his inspiration comes from all draws of life. He “pursues the possibilities alive within the realm of imagination” by painting large-scale acrylic art on his canvas pieces that tell a different story from him. Our REALTORS® were able to have an up-close and personal look at his...

  As happens with many other professionals, real estate agents often go about their day on autopilot. Serving the client and customer promptly and attentively takes precedence over the agent’s safety, and sometimes that of a client or customer. Being in tune with your surroundings and using other strategies to keep yourself and those in your care safe provides a higher level of customer service, which is good business. September marks REALTOR® Safety Month, however, these practices and safety tips should be utilized throughout the year, as your safety is always important. There are many tips and advice courtesy of the...

With August coming to an end and children preparing to return to school in the next couple of weeks, parents are busy running to the stores to gather all the school supplies needed to start the new school year. Unfortunately, there are a number of families in the Ulster County area that are struggling to afford necessities and unable to afford the extra costs of school supplies, such as backpacks. With the rapid inflation making matters worse, the Ulster County Board of REALTORS® has again partnered with the Boy and Girls Club to collect local donations of backpacks, pencils, pens,...

                        This past Wednesday, July 13, 2022, the Ulster County Board of REALTORS® held the “Lunch is Knowledge” at the Fireside Lounge at Diamond Mills in Saugerties. The event focused on providing important information regarding commercial real estate. Our members were treated to a plethora of the basics of commercial real estate from the various definitions of important commercial real estate terms such as Gross Lease and Class A real estate to the major differences between being a realtor for a residential client versus being a realtor for a...

One of the ultimate goals of the American Dream is to have a home of your very own to enjoy. June is our homeownership month and what better way to celebrate than to help your clients find the home of their dreams! This month we want to ensure our REALTOR® members showcase the benefits of homeownership, especially to the current millennial generation who have been searching for a home of their very own. REALTOR® members should strive to ensure that all Americans are given the opportunity to find the perfect home for their needs, which not only is a goal...

Ulster Country Board of REALTORS® held the Annual Berme Clean-Up on the Hurley Rail Trail on Wednesday, May 11th, 2022 at 9 am. The clean-up was assembled by the Ulster County Board of REALTORS® Committee to help give back to the local Ulster County community. With climate change becoming an ever-increasing issue in the world today, cleaning up the environment has become an important activity. The Ulster County Board of REALTORS® is not only concerned about the environment on a global scale but at the local level. Ensuring that the Ulster County community is kept tidy helps both local REALTORS®...

Ulster Country Board of REALTORS® hosted and presented their Fair Housing Symposium Thursday, April 28th from 12 pm to 2 pm. The symposium was hosted at the YMCA in Kingston. There were guest speakers who attended, such as Robbie Pittleman from Prime Lending, The Value of FHA/VA Lending, and Eva Tenuto from the TMI Project. The focal point of the symposium was on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs to teach members about following the fair housing laws from both federal and state governments. Ulster County Board of REALTORS® members are required to protect their clients from any form of discrimination...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 28, 2022 Ulster County Board of REALTORS® 845-338-5299 Allison@UCRealtors.com     Ulster County Board of REALTORS® Awards Program Awards Based on Multiple Listing Transactions Only and For UCBR Members Only!     Kingston, NY: Ulster County Board of REALTORS® today announced they have held their annual awards program virtually this past Wednesday, March 23, for member agents/brokers of the UCBR. NYS Senator, Michelle Hinchey, was the honorary guest speaker for the awards program.   To be eligible for the awards program, realtors and/or brokers must meet the following criteria:   This award is based on multiple...

Buying a home in a hot market can be a challenge. Inventory is low, prices are high, and it feels like everyone is going into bidding wars to try to beat out the competition - leaving everyone stressed and frustrated with the process and results. If you're a seller, this can all be great news, but even a hot market for sellers can come with its own headaches. Buyers needing additional approvals for financing, bidding above their budget, and having sales fall through are also still a reality making the real estate housing market more volatile than ever. If you're...