Dutchess County Real Estate Blog

Is there good news on the horizon for Dutchess County homeowners?  Two mortgage representatives told me this week in separate conversations that the Dutchess County area is no longer deemed a declining market by the lenders they work for.  One rep was specific to state that the term being used now to describe the ...

Dutchess County is located in the Mid-Hudson Valley, halfway between New York City and Albany.  The area continues to attract businesses and new residents. Employment and business opportunities continue to increase. Many residents commute to jobs in Westchester County, Connecticut or Manhattan because Dutchess offers more ...

Poughkeepsie (pronounced /pəˈkɪpsiː/) is one of the original towns of Dutchess County. The county's first house was erected here by Peter Pieterson Lassen in 1688, where its footprint can be observed in Bowdoin Park. Poughkeepsie, founded in 1687, lies on the east side of the Hudson River, halfway between New York City and Albany. ...

  The Town of LaGrange in Dutchess County is a scenic Hudson Valley Community located approximately 75 miles north of New York City.  LaGrange has long been attractive due to the close proximity to a major north/south route, and the bucolic, scenic countryside. The town is mainly a residential area with most conveniences located in ...

Are you considering a move to Dutchess County?  Are you wondering where you might want to live?  If you are new to this area or just visiting, please take a few minutes to browse the links below for information specific to each Dutchess County town.  You'll see that each community has its own uniqueness. Dutchess County ...

Congratulations on landing that new job! ...Are you now considering buying or selling a home in Dutchess County?   A new job in a new town! The opportunity can open doors and horizons for you and your family. It may be one of the most rewarding experiences of your career. The critical decision to accept a new position is only ...

Think it's a buyer's market in Dutchess County?  Think again.  Here's the latest news from The Mid-Hudson Multiple Listing Service.  The last numbers released show that purchase offers are up 27% from this time last year.  The average number of days on the market is down by 7 days from March ...

CIRCA 1903 CRAFTSMAN STYLE COLONIAL DESIGNED BY FAMED ARCHITECT ANDRE REID. KNOWN AS THE ETHOL HOUSE ON THE NATIONAL HISTORIC REGISTRY AND HAS BEEN DESCRIBED AS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT & SOPHISTICATED RESIDENCES OF IT'S PERIOD. MADE OF HUDSON VALLEY STONE. BOASTS HARDWOOD & SLATE TILE FLOORING. NEW KITCHEN FEATURES MAPLE CABINETS, NATURAL ...

Many wanabee first time home buyers in Dutchess County might be waiting until the end of the year to purchase a home because they think they will take advantage of the first time home buyers tax credit.  Think again!  A buyer has to close on a house BEFORE November 30th, 2009 to be eligible for the $8000 credit. Take ...