Why I Love New York and Blogging

I am spending some time at our second home. It is a tiny cabin in Gilbertsville New York. The ride from our home in Ulster County takes about 2 1/2 hours. Because of the blessings of a daughter who takes over when I am away, cell phones and high speed internet I am able to stay on top of my real estate business even though I am not in Ulster County.

The ride up here yesterday was amazing. Our ride takes us through mountains, little hamlets and small college towns. The views are astounding.

The farmland is being harvested so the roadside farm markets are open.The weather in August in New York is perfect. The humidity has left and the warm days give way to cooler evenings.

While in the car my husband and I quietly enjoyed the scenery and the downtime from just getting off from work. Sometimes it is in the silence that you learn so much. As my mind wondered and my eyes enjoyed the views. I could not help but think- This is why I love New York.

We live in Ulster County and though I am a member of the MLS in Orange Rockland Sullivan and Ulster, Ulster is where I do the majority of my real estate business. For the most part the New Paltz/Highland area is my hometown.

In the past week I had spent time with a young couple who are relocating to New Paltz from California and a woman who wants to move to the area from New York City. While out with people who are new to the area it is fun to see our area through their eyes. The couple is looking for Shawangunk Mountain views. The Shokan views sold not only the lady from the city but me as well.

My mind wander took me through the travel I have done in New York:

We go to New York City for the day. It is fun to see a show, go to a Yankee game, visit the museums or to shop. We are so luck to be within commute distance to the Big Apple.

Within a short drive we are in the farmlands with the small villages and ski slopes. In the central region we can visit the beautiful finger lakes region with it's quaint towns, beautiful caverns and wineries.

In the North a favorite area is the Adirondacks, Lake George and Ticonderoga. Further north, is the Thousand Islands and St Lawrence Seaway.

Western New York Niagara Falls is one of the most amazing sites of my life.

As I rode along the highways and byways it made me realize why I am so blessed to be in this business of real estate- I love New York! I love my job and I have come to love to blog- The combination is perfect- I am selling some thing I love and get to write about it.

If you have considered moving to New York- We would love to tell you about the beautiful state we live in!

Barbara Carter and Becky Cook

Mother Daughter Team Realtors

Exit Realty Services

www.UlsterNYHomes.com

We Love New York and you will too!