Hudson Valley Happenings Blog : September 2009

It is a great time to get out and take a walk in the woods.  I actually took these photographs in Bloomingburg NY in what I call the fairyland behind a three family house I own.  Sullivan County is beautiful this time of year.  I am sure if you headed out on some trails in the area you could find some magical places of your own.

Fall looks like it is going to be spectacular this year in the Greater Hudson Valley.  We took a ride on Saturday and took some photos from an overlook on Route 52 heading over the mountain from Pine Bush to Ellenville.  You can just start to see the colors coming out.  

   

If you have never taken New York State Route 52 up this way before I suggest you add a drive up this road on a future visit to the area.  There are a couple of these scenic overlooks where you can park and take in the views.  You can see for miles in either direction and the valley and mountain vistas are extrodinary. During warm weather you will often see hang gliders sailing past you as they take off from a cliff just above.

   

Well I hope you will put a visit to our area on your list of things to do this fall.  We have many great things here to see and do.  If you are considering looking for a year round or vacation home in the area please give me a call, a text, or send me an email.  I am ready to help you find the perfect place for you.

Middletown NY - Farmer's Market is on Erie Way between Cottage and Grove Streets From 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Pine Bush NY - Farmer's Market just off Main Street Pine Bush NY From 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Port Jervis NY - Farmer's Market in the Front Street Municipal Lot From 8:00 Am - 2:00 PM

Tuxedo NY - Farmer's Market at 240 Route 17 From 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sugar Loaf NY - Farmer's market at Romer's Alley across from the Barnsider on King's Highway.  Starts at 11:00 AM

The Greater Hudson Valley is a great place to live or to have a weekend place.  If you would like to start a search for a permanent residence or vacation home in the area I would love to help you.  Working with an experienced buyer's agent can help you to choose what is best for you.  I work in Orange, Ulster, or Sullivan County NY and I would love to be your Buyer's Agent. If you are looking elsewhere I would love to find someone in your chosen location to help you.  Give me a call or send an email today.

Last night we attended the 52nd Annual National Honor Society Induction at Pine Bush High School.  It was a wonderful ceremony that began with a candlelight processional to bring each student on to the stage.  

There were 95 new members inducted, a record number for the school.  

These students all have maintained an average above 90.0, have completed ten or more hours of community service, and have demonstrated excellence in leadership and character.  I am proud to say that my daughter Nicole was among the inductees.  I am also happy that a large number of the friends she is closest to also were inducted.  What a great group of kids!

Bride's To Be.....

While you are there please stop and visit my booth where I will be promoting using your wedding to help provide the down payment for your first home.  Did you know you could ask your guests for cash presents and put them in a dedicated account to be used as a down payment and or closing costs?  This year there are so many great incentives to buy your first home.  Interest rates are low, inventory is high, and there are several grant programs that you may qualify for.  There are also some savings club programs that can get you as much as $7500 in $4 to $1 matching funds for your savings.  

Hey you have to live somewhere so you might as well be putting your money into your own home if you can.  We can show you how to own a home for even less expense than the typical rental in the area.  Stop and visit or give me a call for more information on how to use your wedding gifts to help buy your first home.

If you are looking to buy in the Greater Hudson Valley of New York I would love to be your Buyer's Agent.  If you live anywhere else in the world I can find you a great agent to help you where you want to live.  Good luck to you as you plan your wedding and your future life together.

Orange County Executive Edward A. Diana announced an important series of seminars that is being offered through the Orange County Office for the Aging and Valley View Center for Nursing Care and Rehabilitation

It is a 7-part series of FREE seminars and discussions designed to assist families, friends and neighbors caring for elderly loved ones.

Toni Nekvapil, Special Programs Assistant, Orange County Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Resource Center, and special guests will present an overview of community resources available for caregivers of the elderly, explain effective advocacy techniques, as well as provide insight into caring for aging family members. This program is partially funded by a grant from the New York State Office for the Aging

Where: Valley View Center for Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Glenmere Cove Road, Goshen, New York

Dates: 7 Consecutive Thursdays beginning October 8, 2009

Time: 6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. each Thursday

Oct. 8th: Family Dynamics: Getting the Conversation Started when Discussing Difficult Topics
Oct. 15th: The Importance of Medication and Nutrition Management
Oct. 22nd: Understanding the Course of a Hospitalization and Discharge Planning
Oct. 29th: Safety in the Home and on the Roads for the Older Population
Nov. 5th: Benefits and Services: Medicaid, Social Security, Long Term Care and Veterans Services
Nov. 12th: How to Avoid Injuries as a Caregiver and the Benefits of Rehabilitation Therapy
Nov. 19th: Legal Issues Facing Caregivers: Guardianship

Presenters Include Representatives from: Orange County Office for the Aging, Valley View Center for Nursing Care and Rehabilitation, Orange County Department of Social Services, Orange County Veterans Service Agency, A&T Healthcare, Alzheimer’s Association, Social Security Administration, Fidelis Care at Home, Women's Bar Association of Orange & Sullivan Counties

*PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED*
To register, or for information, call Toni Nekvapil at 615-3721 between 9:00am and 5:00pm.
Deadline to register is Sept. 30, 2009.

The series, along with a light supper and other refreshments, will be provided at no charge.

This blog post from Richard Weisser points out that NOW is the time to grab hold of a good deal in Real Estate.  I think Richard says it well and hope that my readers will benefit from his wise words.

Middletown NY - Farmer's Market is on Erie Way between Cottage and Grove Streets From 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Pine Bush NY - Farmer's Market just off Main Street Pine Bush NY From 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Port Jervis NY - Farmer's Market in the Front Street Municipal Lot From 8:00 Am - 2:00 PM

Tuxedo NY - Farmer's Market at 240 Route 17 From 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sugar Loaf NY - Farmer's market at Romer's Alley across from the Barnsider on King's Highway.  Starts at 11:00 AM

The Greater Hudson Valley is a great place to live or to have a weekend place.  If you would like to start a search for a permanent residence or vacation home in the area I would love to help you.  Working with an experienced buyer's agent can help you to choose what is best for you.  I work in Orange, Ulster, or Sullivan County NY and I would love to be your Buyer's Agent. If you are looking elsewhere I would love to find someone in your chosen location to help you.  Give me a call or send an email today.