Hardly a day goes by and we don't hear of another program to assist homeowners who might be facing foreclosure. There is so much information out there, that it can be overwhelming or difficult trying to figure out what's real and what is a scam.
In New York , the Attorney Generals office does provide many useful guides for consumers; one such brochure is How to avoid foreclosure and rescue scams. By following the tips listed in this brochure you might be able to ward off foreclosure by acting quickly or at least avoid the scams.
Here are a few of the tips:
The reality is that almost every community has been affected by foreclosure. Hard to believe this word is now a household terms. If you know someone who might be facing such a crisis just remind them that there could be help available.
Jennifer Fivelsdal- Associate Broker- Keller Williams Realty Team - 845-758-6842- jennifer@jfivehomes.com and www.jfivehomes.com
One area of real estate that I enjoy is selling raw land; this year I have sold over 100 acres.
You might be wondering what does this have to do with these pictures. Actually these are photos of a land parcel I had listed.
Did you know that many land investor prefer to look at the property in the autumn and winter? when I first started out I could not figure out why anyone would like to go out in the cold, but after a while it made perfect sense.
As the fall leaves comes down and the brush dies down it is so much easy to see a large parcel. Just imagine wallking land after the spring growth is in place.
One thing you will need to remember is to have the proper gears. A good pair of boots, socks,thermal underwear, and a warm coat.
On my very first land listing I was not dress properly, I was walking through snow in a regular boots and stockings; by the time I got back I could not feel my toes. I did get the listing and sold it, but I can still remember how frozen I was that first time.
Jennifer Fivelsdal- Associate Broker- Keller Williams Realty Team - 845-758-6842- jennifer@jfivehomes.com and www.jfivehomes.com
Today driving through Rhinebeck you would have experienced slow moving vehicles. Passing by the Dutchess County Fairground you would have noticed a sea of cars; this was as a result of the Wool and Sheep Festival.
Although it was a bit chilly it was a nice fall day and for those who did not want to be outside there were also many indoors exhibits. The Wool and sheep Festival is always a two day event so if you missed today don't worry the exhibits and vendors will be open for business tomorrow Sunday October 18th.
Jennifer Fivelsdal- Associate Broker- Keller Williams Realty Team - 845-758-6842- jennifer@jfivehomes.com and www.jfivehomes.com
SEARCH FOR A HOME IN THE MID HUDSON VALLEY
I don't know if this is humorous Monday. However, I had such a crazy start to my day that I just had to share this, now that I can laugh about it.
My husband is fortunate to be one of those people who has a vacation day today. I thought it would be nice to make him breakfast before heading off to pick up some signs and remove a lockbox for the property I am closing on tomorrow.
Okay, so here is where it gets funny; I cooked bacon, toasted an english muffin and was in the process of making some scrambled eggs when I decided it would be a good time to also make him a cup of espresso. So here I was thinking about the eggs on the stove while making the espresso. Then, I started pouring the espresso into what I thought was the cup, but, instead I poured it over the english muffin and bacon. So what can a girl do? I couldn't salvage this, so, I had to start all over.
Yes, sometimes you are better off not multitasking.
Last week while showing properties in Millbrook NY I came across this beautiful scene. Of course I had my camera handy and decided to add it to my collection.
I suspect by the end of this week this scene will be even more colorful. There is no denying it; fall is here.
Jennifer Fivelsdal- Associate Broker- Keller Williams Realty Team - 845-758-6842- jennifer@jfivehomes.com and www.jfivehomes.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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