Highland, NY

What is market share in real estate?

Market share could mean percentage of closed transactions in a given area.
Market share could mean the percent of closed dollar volume in a given area.
Market share could be the amount of inventory for sale in a given area.

At around 11am today, market share took on a different meaning. Even though I am based in Westchester County, I have three listings in Highland, New York in Ulster County. And as a working real estate broker with a family, there are times when the best way to balance things out is to multitask: we pile the kids in the car and have them come on a business-related trip. It could be to put up a sign, install a lockbox, or open a door for someone. I had a little bit of everything today. And once I was finished with my brief Sunday morning appointment, it was made known to me by my beloved that our children were in need of, um, facilities.

Our little blessings are 9,8,7 and 4. Taking them to a restaurant is not fun. And we're a solid hour from home and hearth. Ann suggested perhaps heading back our listing that I was just in, but it was winterized; you never use the bathroom of a winterized house. What to do?

But wait! I have other listings in this town! And one, whose owner I just spoke to on Friday, was close by. The owner was out of town for the weekend, so I gave her a quick call. A teacher and a lovely woman, she laughed heartily and gave her porcelain blessing. The kids were on the their best behavior, I checked on my listing, and the drive home was devoid of panic or bladder-driven drama.

So that's not a bad litmus test. If you are in a town and you have a choice of three clients to call for a little help if nature calls, you've got yourself a little bit of market share.

Incidentally, the house we were in was pretty awesome: a pre- war Victorian with amazing charm and woodwork- here is the link to see the photos on Homespotters. 1 Tillson Ave Highland, NY, 12528

September always brings a sense of change for me. The end of summer, back to school and the chill in the air are always a welcome season for me. I am making a professional change, as well, with the change of the season. It is with great pleasure that effective immediately, I am now selling residential and commercial real estate at John J. Lease Realtors. My clients will continue to have the personal service they have come to know and expect. At John J. Lease my colleagues and I will work hard to provide you with the best real estate service in the business. Personally, I will strive to provide you with a friend in real estate.

The John J. Lease Highland office is located at 550 Route 299 in Highland, just minutes to the village of New Paltz to the west and Highland to the East. Just off the New York State Thruway at the New Paltz Exit we are convenient and easy to get to for those looking for real estate in the Hudson Valley.

With a renewed sense of enthusiasm our offices merged bringing agents to work together in a difficult real estate market. Change is good and this change is welcome!

Barbara Carter- John J. Lease Realtors 550 Route 299 Highland NY Office 845 883 7700 ext 103

Cell 845 505 3160

Highland NY Real Estate Market Report 6/24/09

Town of Highland NY Homes, Condo & Townhouse Real Estate Market Report for the period of January 1 thru June 24, 2009:

• Total Highland NY Homes, Condo & Townhouses available on the market 94
  
• Price Range $89,900 - $1,500,000
  
• Total Highland NY New Listings during the period 97
  
• Price Range $69,900-$4,500,000
• Total Highland NY Pending Sales 8
  
• Total Highland NY Homes Sold during the period 14
  
• Price Range $113,000 - $563,000
  

Sold Price Address City State Zip Closing Date
$113,000.00 420 Pancake Hollow Road Highland NY 12528 4/14/2009
$150,000.00 1 Lauretta Drive Highland NY 12528 3/10/2009
$165,000.00 442 GREGORY COURT HIGHLAND NY 12528 3/6/2009
$182,000.00 13 Van Wagner Road Highland NY 12528 1/9/2009
$184,000.00 43 SUNNY BROOK CIRCLE HIGHLAND NY 12528-1321 1/8/2009
$202,000.00 37 DELLER ROAD HIGHLAND NY 12528 1/16/2009
$215,000.00 224 Chapel Hill Road Highland NY 12528 5/5/2009
$215,000.00 196 Pancake Hollow Road Highland NY 12528 3/31/2009
$227,000.00 29 Cambridge Court Highland NY 12528 2/19/2009
$233,000.00 28 Sharon Drive Highland NY 12528 4/24/2009
$290,000.00 26 HAWLEYS CORNER ROAD HIGHLAND NY 12528 5/26/2009
$292,500.00 1 Woodland Drive Highland NY 12528 3/17/2009
$382,500.00 23 Windsor Hills Road Highland NY 12528 3/20/2009
$563,000.00 767 SOUTH STREET HIGHLAND NY 12528-2263 4/10/2009

If you are considering buying or selling real estate in Highland New York, or if you need additional information about the current Highland NY real estate market, visit our Highland NY Homes and real estate website.

Search for Ulster County Homes For Sale

Data for the month of March revealed a positive direction for the Ulster County Real Estate market. Although the median price continued to drop, the number of homes sold in march of 2009 was almost exactly the same as 2008. During most of 2009, there has been a 40-20% decline in the number of homes sold by month, so this bodes well for the spring season.

The spring time seems to be bringing more buyers out of the woodwork. Interest rates are still ideal and asking prices are dropping as well. The $250k and below range is certainly the most active part of the market. More and more buyers tend to be first-time homebuyers in a market which has been traditionally dominated by second home buyers.

This Veteran's Day we are all grateful to those who have fought for the freedoms we are so lucky to have in our country.

As a way of showing our appreciation and in a small way of giving back our family has started a Cell Phones For Soldiers campaign in Ulster County New York.

Collection sites will be at Erichsen's Fuel Service in Highland New York and at Dependable Energy in Shokan New York.

The cell phones will be recycled and for each phone donated a soldier will be given call time to phone home. To learn more about the Cell Phones for Soldiers visit: http://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/about.html

The website has information to set up a collection spot. It would be wonderful this holiday season if every soldier got the gift of being able to speak to their loved ones. If you have a used phone that is not being used please consider donating it!

If you live in or around Ulster County and would like to donate a phone please call me to make arraingments to drop it off-

Barbara Carter 845 505 3160