Although we live in the age of the internet and many now get their news online, this is especially true of the younger generation, I still like to pick up the newspaper and look for stories that interest me.
In the Mid Hudson Valley thankfully we have a choice of newspapers; some are printed daily and others weekly.
Daily Newspaper
Weekly Newspaper
In my community we also receive a free copy of a monthly newspaper the Hudson Valley Sampler, this keeps us informed of the news businesses in town and upcoming events. Each month a new business owner is featured This paper gives the second home residents an idea of what is going on in town.
Jennifer Fivelsdal 845-758-6842 or jfivelsdal@hvc.rr.com
Looking for something to do this weekend? At Bard College you have a choice between a musical performance or films.
The music performance will be presented by The American symphony Orchestra, conducted by Leon Botstein, music director and president of Bard College
Showtime is at 8:00 PM at the Fisher Center, Sosnoff Theater. Call 845-758-7900 for ticket information.
The films screening will also be at 8:00 PM
Location: Bertelsmann campus center, Weis Cinema
Fisher Center 
Germantown NY was first settled by refugees from Rhineland Germany in 1710. This town can be found in Columbia county and lies between Clermont and Hudson.
In the past this was once a big farming community but many of the farms are no longer in operation. Now Taconic Farms Facilty is a major source of employment in the area.
Germantown is also a favorite destination for many weekenders and is located just about 100 miles from NY City.
Another great feature about Germantown is that it is located along the Hudson River so you will find many wonderful homes on its bank with terrific views of the Catskills mountains.
Recently an Indian restaurant opened in the center of town; this too has been a great addition to the local cuisine.
Nearby Attraction
Olana
Germantown NY 2007 Real Estate Market Report
In 2007 from January to December there were 48 listings and 19 Sold
Listing Selling Square Feet
Average $298,969 $ 232,089 1552
Medium $261,400 $185,000 1308
Maximum $825,000 $ 625,000 3384
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Recently I caught the end of a story on NPR, someone had died and they were lamenting the fact that the language she spoke died with her. Over the years I heard of many languages that were lost because they were never written.
With this in mind I wanted to see how Dutchess County cared for the history of the area. It was good to find out that each town and some villages have a town historian . Having a town historian made sense because such a person would be able to be more detailed about a specific area than if this was handled at a county level.
In addition to the town historians there is also the Dutchess County Historical Society which has been in place since 1918 and has been recording,discovering and preserving the county's history.
Jennifer Fivelsdal 845-758-6842 or jfivelsdal@hvc.rr.com
The Dutch have had much influence on the Hudson Valley Region in New York since the 17th century. Today you can still find many homes whose architecture was inspired by the Dutch. Martin Van Buren one of the presidents of the US was of Dutch descent and had a home in the upper Hudson Valley region.
Today I visited a new community that too is being inspired by the Dutch. This particular community is drawing its inspiration from Dutch homes found in the Broek inWaterland area of the Netherlands. This development known as Brook in Waterland is going up in Clinton Corners on the Bentley Farm. When completed there will be about 26 homes on 1.5-2 acres lots. The rest of the property will continue to operate as a farm. Each home owner will be co-owners of the 84 acres and will pay an HOA fee. Recently a vineyard was installed, and there will be walking trails throughout the property.
These homes are very unique and the developer will be working with both local as well as craftsmen from the Netherlands since hand-craved woodwork and custom painting is an integral part of this project.
How much would a house like this cost? The price will start at about 2 million plus. So you might be wondering with the down turn in the market why would such a project get started now. Well this area of the Hudson Valley has many fine homes and although some sectors have slowed this price range is still rather healthy. In the last three months there were 6 hoome sold ranging from $1,157,328 - $ 5,800,000 in neighboring communities.
So if you are considering a move to the Hudson Valley I can assist you with your real estate needs from finding a small cottage to a country estate. Jennifer Fivelsdal 845-758-6842 email jfivelsdal@hvc.rr.com
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Helping buyers and sellers on and offline with their real estate needs in Dutchess ,Columbia and Ulster Counties. Providing timely market data to help them with their decision to buy or sell.
Thank you for stopping by my site; I am assuming you are probably interested in real estate in the Mid-Hudson Valley.
I have lived in the Mid-Hudson Valley over 24 years; it is truly a picturesque region offering not just physical beauty but also an abundance of history and culture.
The area is blessed with many top colleges attended by students from around the world, including Bard, Vassar, Marist and SUNY at New Paltz. The Valley is also home to the Culinary Institute of America which features fine dining in its five restaurants.
Each year many tourists visit historic sites such as the FDR Home and Library, Vanderbilt mansion, Mills Mansion, Montgomery Place and Clermont, to name a few.
During the last 7 years I have been helping both buyers and sellers here in the Mid-Hudson Valley with various real estate transactions. There is a variety of architecture to choose from; with some homes dating back to the 1700's while others are extremely contemporary.
Prior to entering real estate I worked in the telecommunications industry for many years, and the skills I acquired served me well in my real estate practice.
As a Realtor helping buyers and sellers with their real estate needs in the Counties of Dutchess, Columbia, and Ulster, some of the services you can expect from me are:
My ability to provide you with great service is no accident. I take the profession seriously and that is why I have invested time and money to acquire additional training and designations.
DESIGNATIONS:
ABR - Accredited Buyer Representation - Training to best represent buyers
GRI - Graduate Realtor Institute - Advance training in real estate processes
RECS - Real Estate CyberSpace Society - Training to assist those using the internet for their real estate search
SRES - Senior Real Estate Specialists - Specially trained to assist seniors
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Here is a partial list of the towns I cover.
East Fishkill Fishkill Wappingers Poughkeepsie Hyde Park Rhinebeck Red Hook Dover Plains Gallatin Germantown Saugerties Kingston Pleasant Valley, La Grange Milan
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Thank you so much for all your help with our home buying process. We truly appreciated your hard work, availability, and quick responses to all of our questions. Working with you made our house search and purchase easy and enjoyable. We would gladly refer your service to others. Thank you, Jen and Alan L
Three weeks ago, the sale of my former home took place, and I wanted to acknowledge the assistance of my agent Jennifer Fivelsdal provided in helping things along so well. From the start Jennifer was prompt in responding to phone calls, emails and voice messages. She worked amiably with the buyer's agent. She quickly helped set a selling price that was fair, but higher than what I had in mind. A responsible buyer made full price offer within four days!........In short, I am sure future home buyers or sellers would do well to retain this agent. Joseph M.
Jennifer, We can't thank you enough for helping us find and buy our new home in Red Hook. We are so happy with the house, neighborhood and general area. Even after the seemingly insurmountable disappointment when the deal on our original choice fell through, your dedication and perseverance in finding us a better home was unwavering. The calls you took from us while you and your family were on vacation went beyond the call of duty. We never forget your patience and kindness. Just knowing we could count on you for local refferals made our transition so much easier. Your advice has proven to be invaluable. Our beautiful refinished floors never would have been completed in such a timely fashion without your help. Your continuing thoughtfulness , kindness, friendship and follow through are very much appreciated. You just seem to know what to do or say to lower stress levels. Also we will never forget your friendly visits with pastry, a kind word and the lovely house warming gift. You are truly an asset ,and we are very thankful for all you did. With our gratitude and friendship. Marilyn and Jim M
Jennifer we have to say we couldn't have picked a better Realtor. You definitely set the bar high for others to follow. I am sure we will never have someone as wonderful as you. A few long distance phone calls to you while on vacation and you put our house on the market, had an open house, had it on-line and we had offers and it was sold before we even made it home. Amazing! not only that but you truly went above the call of duty.........thanks again for the gift basket as we were leaving. Heidi and Daryl G
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