If you’re purchasing a home in the Hudson Valley, you should be aware that there are a handful of towns that charge a one-time tax at the closing table, called a “community preservation” tax. The rates vary between towns, range between 1-2%, and are levied on the amount over the median sale price in that county. This new tax aims to fund critical projects like open space preservation, affordable housing, and historic preservation.
Read MoreIn our latest Country Ed, we’re looking at a selection of perennials that both the new and seasoned gardener in The Catskills and Hudson Valley can look to for impressive blooms and, importantly, for deer’s reluctance to decimate. Starting a garden as a newbie can be overwhelming. The garden centers have SO many irresistible offerings. But we’re here to tell you that unless you have a fenced garden (and you do not need to), choose wisely and you can have a thrilling, dramatic garden that offers color and satisfaction for months. To strike a balance between beauty and resilience, consider our (very subjective) Top Ten Blooming Perennials that are generally deer-resistant.
Read MoreIt’s been a seller’s market in The Catskills and Hudson Valley for several years now, with Covid pouring gasoline on an already white-hot market. So who are the the lucky ones winning those bidding wars? And how are they coming out on top? There are definitely strategies, and I’ll share my Top 7 here.
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