Rhinebeck, NY

Rhinebeck Town Hall, Rhinebeck, NY

Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, NY - Homes for Sale

January 2008 Market Analysis

Currently (as of February 2, 2008) in the town and Village of Rhinebeck in Dutchess County there are 65 homes for sale. 36 homes for sale are located in the Town of Rhinebeck and 29 are in the village of Rhinebeck. A video tour of Rhinebeck and the ability to search for homes in the Rhinebeck area are available to you by clicking on the links in this article.

I have displayed the data I collected in table format below for easy reading. The strict average and median prices are increased by a few high end homes in each area. For that reason I have included the average and median prices excluding the home over $1,000,000. I believe this better reflects the housing market in our area.

Homes Currently for Sale Average & Median Prices

Homes Currently for Sale - Price Ranges

Homes Closed in January

***Average prices are skewed by several homes selling for over 1 million dollars.

**DOM for town of Rhinebeck skewed by custom home under construction for over a year

Number of Pending Sales

At the current rate of closings we have an 8.2 month supply of homes on the market as of February 2, 2008.

Just a quick note on the local real estate market. Our area of Northern Dutchess and Southern Columbia counties have not seen the decline in prices as many of the areas of the country have experienced. Our prices have dropped in the last year but most homes are still selling within 10% of asking price. A great house at a very good price can be purchased right now but don't expect prices that are well below the asking price to be accepted. We are not over built in our area and the demand for good housing remains strong.

What do these numbers mean for buyers? For one thing, you have a greater number of choices than buyers have had in a long time in our area. Secondly, you are most likely in a good position for negotiating a very fair price. For a copy of a Free Buyer's Guide sent via email to you about purchasing a home in the Mid Hudson Valley click on the free buyer's Guide Link.

What do these numbers mean for sellers? First and foremost your home must be priced correctly to sell. Call or email me for a no obligation, realistic market analysis of your home. Buyers have a lot to choose from and can move on from anything that is overpriced. Second, now is the time to be sure your home is in tip top condition. Make those repairs, keep everything looking fresh and clean and seriously consider hiring a Home Staging expert to help you prepare your home for sale.

For additional market report information you can go to my colleague's website at http://www.chrishackenbrockrealestate.com.preview.z57.com/professional4.shtml

*Statistics calculated by Diana Corcoran, Associate Broker

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For all of your real estate needs in the greater Rhinebeck - Red Hook, NY area contact:

Diana Corcoran, Associate Broker, Accredited Buyer Representative

Direct Phone: (845)224-5238

http://www.realestaterhinebeckny.com

In the Northeast winter can be severe and take a big toll on the landscape. If selling your home this spring is one of your goals it might be a good time to pay some attention to the plants on your property. We all know how important curb appeal is; I have taken buyers to a listing and just based on the outside they decided to forego the showing.

One Item that should be addressed at this time is the trees, if we did not address them during the fall season. Many shrubs and trees need to be pruned for various reasons.

• Broken Branches
• Height control
• Disease
• Reshaping

Just to name a few.

The thing to remember is that to be effective there is a timetable that has to be followed. Pruning of most trees needs to be addressed during the dormant period.

Here is a great article by Marie Iannotti at About.com

So get busy and improve your curb appeal to ensure a faster sale.

If you would like to know the value of your home please call or email me.

Jennifer Fivelsdal 845-758-6842 or jfivelsdal@hvc.rr.com

If you are looking to buy, start your home search here

Wow! If you love European architecture, specifically Dutch architecture, you must see the new project being built by Hudson Valley Development Group in Clinton, New York. My husband and I visited the model home there on Saturday. The community is called Brook In Waterland and the model home there is just amazing! Eventually there will be about 23 homes in the community built in the traditional "post and beam" style with a working farm and vineyard.

The devolper is working in tandem with the Winnakee Land Trust to be sure the land surrounding the community is preserved to be enjoyed by everyone who lives there. The 23 homes will each be on about 1.5-2 acres and all the remaining lan, about 150 acres, will used for the farm, vineyard and walking trails.

Everything in the homes is done by hand. The siding is planed by hand, the floors are reclaimed antique wood refinished to to a beautiful patina and the roof of the homes are hand made tiles and hammered copper. The gutters and downspouts are also copper and the windows are all modern day energy efficient replicas of windows that would have been used in the 1700's. There is a faux marble fireplace in the model that looks so real my husband walked over and knocked on it to see if it was marble.

The woodworking in the home is painstakingly done, all exact replicas of woodwork as it would have been in the 1700's. The homes will all be 3 stories with kitchens on both the lower levels (which are walkout) and the middle level. Traditionally, the Dutch owners would have lived on the lower level, entertained on the main level and used the third floor as guest quarters.

The agent that gave us the tour pointed out a side door and explained that in the Dutch tradition that door was only used for two purposes during your lifetime in the home. You entered that door when you got married and when you passed away you were removed from the home through that door. Does that make you wonder what the Dutch thought about marriage!?!

I have a personal interest in European architecture and furniture. I owned my own antique shop in Rhinebeck, NY for almost 10 years and imported much of inventory from Amsterdam. The furnishings I sold are the type that would have furnished those homes all those years ago. It was a thrill for me to see such a home up close.

The homes are in the upper tier as far as price. They start a bit above $2,000,000 but I don't believe you will find anything like this anywhere in the Northeast. It is worth a trip just to see this home.

To view the complete MLS listing on this property and other Luxury Homes in Rhinebeck, NY visit my website.

If you are looking for homes for sale in Rhinebeck, NY and the surrounding areas it would be my pleasure to help you find the home of your dreams. If you desire a small cottage, a family home, a weekend home or a home as unique as the one in this article, I will help you find it. Call me!

Diana Corcoran, Associate Broker, Accredited Buyer Representative

Rhinebeck, NY 12572

Cell: 845-224-5238

www.realestaterhinebeckny.com

PANDA Community Access Channel 23 for Rhinebeck,Red Hook,Tivoli NY

I want to spread the word re:The Revival of PANDA

My hope for the New Year is that after you read The Revival of PANDA by Cynthia Owen Philip in Abouttown you will join me and participate in our community dedication.

The article begins:

I've got to be right up front about PANDA. To me it's the best thing since apple pie, living in Rhinecliff and tennis. The PANDA I'm so gung-ho about isn't the cuddly bear, although long ago some wry animal lover may have made the connection. Rather it's the acronym for Public Access Northern Dutchess Area television.

Channel 23's mission is to bring broadcasts of town and village public meetings and school events as well as talks offered by such organizations as the historical societies and libraries to residents of five municipalities - the towns of Rhinebeck and Red Hook and their three villages, including Tivoli. Equally important, it is a vehicle for residents to get their ideas and opinions before the public eye, either in the form of a self-generated program or in a public discussion set up by Panda. A full spectrum is welcome, be it hobbies or work, politics or religion, sports or dog care.

What makes me so enthusiastic about PANDA is that it enables the municipalities to understand each other without encroaching on their very different histories and characters. In practical terms, PANDA can give each a solid basis for working together on projects of mutual interest, from confronting the State Department of Transportation to merchandising local farm produce. Acting in concert, it seems to me, can only save time and taxpayer money. Besides, cooperating is a neighborly thing to do. As the saying goes: It takes two hands to clap. With four or eight or ten clapping together, there's no limit to what can be achieved.

You can read the complete article http://www.abouttown.us/dutchess/articles/winter07/revival.shtml

The residents of Rhinebeck, Red Hook and Tivoli can contribute to the success of PANDA through your involvement.

Can you find Harvey in the PANDA Group Photo? (Click on the article and find Harvey)

Did you know that Harvey is a retired NBC financial executive?

When moving to a new area it is also important to checkout the emergency medical services in place and the location of the fire departments.

These days, before you can even close on a house the insurance company is also interested in knowing where your new home will be located in relationship to the fire house. The closer you are the cheaper your insurance will be. Some of us who want a more quiet life will be willing to fork over a few extra dollars just to be further away.

Dutchess County provides many useful resources to its citizens and one such resource is a list of the location of EMS and fire departments throughout the county. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the ones closest to you.

Rhinebeck Fire Department

Red Hook Fire Company

Rhinecliff Fire House

For your Hudson Valley real estate

Contact

Jennifer Fivelsdal - 845-758-6842