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Recent Home Sales Town & County: $1,649 Built: 1920 Listed By: Elliott & Pomeroy Real Estate

Built: 1989 Listed By: Resort Realty (Greentree Development)

4 BR/2 BA Acres: 2.88 Sold For: $217,000 School Tax: $4,626 Town & County: $3,170

Built: 2005 Listed By: McKean Real Estate Inc.

3 BR/1 BA Acres: 5 Sold For: $325,000 School Tax: $2,584 Town & County: $2,224

4 BR/2 BA Acres: 0.45 Sold For: $123,000 School Tax: $2,916 Town & County: $2,996

Built: 1961 Listed By: Catskill Country Real Estate

7. MLS 43241 Delaware Township Converted Barn Streamfront with Pond

6. MLS 42698 Fremont Township (Long Eddy) Arts & Crafts Streamfront

5. MLS 42621 Mamakating Township Raised Ranch

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3 BR/3 BA Acres: .04 Sold For: $82,000 School Tax: $1,800 Town & County: $1,476

3 BR/2 BA Built: 1970 Acres: 2.62 Listed By: Barbanti Sold For: $176,000 Group School Tax: $4,022 Town & County: $2,996

8. MLS 41439 Fremont Township (Roscoe) Contemporary Built: 1998 (converted) Listed By: Matthew J Freda Real Estate

5 BR/2 BA Acres: 46.8 Sold For: $615,000 School Tax: $7,499 Town & County: $6,565

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4 BR/1 BA Acres: 1.0 Sold For: $35,000 (Bank Sale) School Tax: $1,237

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the Arts or the coming Montreign Resort Casino, the Villas nevertheless feels like an out-of-the-way cul-de-sac. Streetlights line the drive, and a multisport athletic court and spacious in-

ground pool separate the residences from the passing traffic on 17B. Built a decade ago but never finished due to the recession, the townhouses and homes have now been completed by Godhwani to high standards. Red oak floors grace every living room,

stairwell and dining room, while granite countertops and cherry cabinets make each kitchen a showpiece. The condos offer three bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths, while the homes feature six bedrooms and six-and-a-half baths. A master suite – complete with

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Above: A fenced basketball court can be used for tennis and other games, as well. Left: One of two single-family, detached homes features this beautiful gazebo overlooking the shore of White Lake. This view is from the master bedroom’s private balcony. Above right: An inground swimming pool and clubhouse offer an ideal spot to relax and recreate during the warmer months. Bottom right: The two single-family, detached homes sit along a private cul-desac, close to the lake. Below: Every master bath comes with a relaxing Jacuzzi tub. The tilework, however, is unique to each bathroom.

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women’s showers and changing rooms. A retired chemist, Godhwani himself may soon move into the Villas, after having spent the past few years renovating a hotel in Warwick and a mall in Monroe. He also owns an apartment complex in New Jersey and hopes to attract a

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Lights out: four ways to prepare for a long outage after a storm settle in. "An extended power loss in the winter can damage your home and put your family at risk," says Ed Del Grande, a home improvement TV host, author and syndicated columnist. "Water pipes can freeze. Houses can quickly fill up with dangerous levels of carbon monoxide from alternative heating and cooking sources. And food can spoil quickly in the refrigerator. That's why it's smart to plan ahead for a power outage so you can get through the days safely and comfortably." Here are some tips to help homeowners prepare for an extended power outage: HAVE ENOUGH FOOD AND WATER.

Store enough to eat and drink for one week. Even if the stores are open, you'll want to keep outside travel to a minimum, especially in tough road conditions. If you are using well water, be

ready for the fact that a power outage will stop your water pump. Have an adequate supply of water on hand - about one gallon per person per day. Stockpile plenty of non-perishable food, such as canned meats and vegetables, protein bars, dry cereal and nuts. Be sure you have a manual can opener and a means to cook, such as a propane-operated camp stove just be sure your cooking space is properly ventilated. HAVE SAFE BACKUP LIGHTING

To reduce risk of fire, swap out candles and kerosene lanterns for battery-operated flashlights and lamps. Stock up now on batteries before people deplete local supplies in the pre-storm rush. INVEST IN A GENERATOR

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s winter storm season arrives, homeowners should be ready for power outages that last for days or even weeks. In recent years, storms have become more intense and frequent, resulting in extended power outages, which is disruptive to daily life. A recent study by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Stanford University looked at 13 years of weather and utility data. The study revealed power interruptions last 75 percent longer in years that were both abnormally windy and had a major weather event. Blizzards, heavy snow, ice storms and strong winds can all conspire to cut off the power supply to your home, leaving your family in the dark and in the cold. It is impossible to predict when an extended power outage will impact your community, however, there are things you can do today to keep your family safe and comfortable. Now is the time to prepare before the first winter storms

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Opposite page top: Sliding pocket doors open up into the spacious master suite.

Bottom right: This upstairs room has potential as a studio or small office.

Opposite page bottom: A one-car garage sits adjacent to the backyard.

Top middle: Enjoy a fire when chilly.

Above left: An open floor plan keeps the home airy and spacious, filled with natural light from large windows.

Cozy, charming, & big personality STORY AND PHOTOS BY AUTUMN SCHANIL uilt in Glen Spey in 1990, this home is slightly set back from the road, nestled amongst the trees in a small lake community. The large backyard bordered by woods provides access to hiking and ATV trails while offering a great place to host barbecues or roast marshmallows over the firepit. The sliding glass doors on the porch lead into the home’s large open dining and cozy sitting rooms with cathedral ceilings and plentiful windows that allow natural light to pour in from all sides. A spacious and charming kitchen hosts a farm-style sink and a quaint breakfast bar for two. “It’s a really cozy and charming house with a lot of personality,” said Realtor Karen Rieber, “and the owners keep it well maintained year round.” Just off the kitchen and across the hall is

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Above right: The kitchen features a large farm-style sink.

Bottom middle: A stone stairway leads to basement doors.

Bottom left: A stone patio in the backyard is great for barbeques.

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Opposite page top: Sliding pocket doors open up into the spacious master suite.

Bottom right: This upstairs room has potential as a studio or small office.

Opposite page bottom: A one-car garage sits adjacent to the backyard.

Top middle: Enjoy a fire when chilly.

Above left: An open floor plan keeps the home airy and spacious, filled with natural light from large windows.

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Above right: The kitchen features a large farm-style sink.

Bottom middle: A stone stairway leads to basement doors.

Bottom left: A stone patio in the backyard is great for barbeques.

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HOME FEATURES MLS No: 44541 Price: $229,900 Class/Type: Residential, Single Family Home, Contemporary Town: Glen Spey School District: Eldred Central School Rooms: 6 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 full Garage: Detached garage, 1 car Approximate Lot Size: .51 Acre Approximate Square Feet: 1,769 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12H

Exterior: Cedar Floors: Hardwood Water: Drilled well Sewer: Septic Heating: Baseboard Basement: Walk-Out, Block, Full, Poured Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer,

Refrigerator, Stove Land Features: Level, Mature trees, Cleared, Lake Rights/Lakefront, Motor boating Interior Amenities: Cathedral ceiling, Insulated windows, Master suite, Sump pump, Track lighting Exterior Amenities: Stone Patio

another entryway to the house from the backyard and a separate laundry room with stackable washer and dryer. A short distance down the hall and to the left is a full bathroom with tiled floor and shower. And finally, two adjacent bedrooms with roomy closet space and plenty of sunlight, perfect for visiting company

or children, complete the first floor. “I like it best when it’s sunny out,” said Rieber. “The house has so many windows that the sunlight just lights up every room.” One of the highlights of the house is undoubtably the master suite upstairs. With sliding pocket doors, vaulted ceiling, skylights, reading nook and a private deck for watching the stars, the master suite is an extravagant addition to an already unique home. Along with the half acre where this cedar contemporary home sits, a 25foot dock on Mohican Lake is just a short walk or golf cart ride away. The dock provides access to kayaking, paddleboarding, paddleboating, motor boating, swimming, fishing or any other activity you can think of enjoying on the lake. Close to towns like Narrowsburg, Eldred and White Lake, there are coffee shops and restaurants just a short drive away as well as Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, farmers markets, brew-

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Left: A laundry room that’s just the right size. Right: The master suite bathroom views the backyard and the woods beyond.

eries and more. “It’s great because you have the benefits of owning the 25-foot parcel in front of the lake where you can dock a boat or whatever,” said Rieber, “but you come back to the house for more seclusion, peace and quiet.” For more information you can visit rieberrealty.com or contact Karen Rieber at 845-794-0211 or write to sales@rieberrealty.com.

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all this the age of personalization. You can customize practically anything these days, from the kind of information you get on your favorite news feed and the offers you receive from your bank to the icons, background and sounds on your smartphone. Personalizing something really makes it feel more "yours," so of course you want to be able to do that to your first home. If you're shopping for your first home, you may already know what you want to do to personalize it. However, you may not be aware that certain features can make a home easier and more affordable to customize after you've moved in. For example, if you think you'll need room to expand for a growing family down the road, it will be cheaper in the long run to buy a home with an attic or basement that you can finish into living space than to try and build on an addition from scratch.

Room to grow More Americans are living in multigenerational homes. Whether you plan to grow your family by having kids, moving your aging parents in with you, or

A price that lets you add value Popular renovation and fixer-upper shows make it easy to understand the idea of finding a home at a price that will allow you to add value. A home that needs some renovation and upgrading will likely cost less than a comparable new home, but it also affords you the opportunity to extensively personalize your space. If you buy a home that needs work for a price well under your budget limit, you can use the extra money to invest in renovations that put your personal stamp on your home. In addition to customization for additional enjoyment, those upgrades will also allow you to instantly add value to your home. – (BPT)

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Cozy, clean and comfortable: 5 steps for getting your home autumn-ready ways to make your home warm, cozy and beautiful that don't require a huge budget. Here are a few suggestions: 1. A big fall cleaning actually makes more sense than a spring cleaning, since you'll be spending so much more time inside. Before settling in, make an effort to wash walls, clean floors and carpets, wipe down windows and polish all woodwork with lemon- or orange-scented oil. 2. Start stocking your kitchen with ingredients for traditional coldweather foods like soups, stews, casseroles, fondue or homemade bread. For dessert, there's nothing as comforting as the smell of warm baked goods like cinnamon rolls or gingersnap or chocolate chip cookies. Studies show we're instinctively drawn to certain foods during the

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colder months. 3. Update your dĂŠcor with a new living room, dining room or bedroom set from Big Lots, enhancing your family's comfort without putting you in debt. The stylish designs, rich finishes and up-to-date color palettes of the brand's new collections can help create a cozy atmosphere that encourages your family to relax indoors together this fall and winter. 4. Walk around your home and take a fresh look at your wall hangings, artwork and accent pieces. Are they being displayed to their best advantage, or are there better arrangements that could complement your furniture and color schemes? Seek a different perspective by taking everything down and starting anew, or check Pinterest.com for some inspiration.

You might also browse home furnishings stores like Big Lots to check out the newest styles and colors. 5. Take an objective look at your interior lighting and determine whether upgrades are in order. A wealth of research points to how lighting directly affects mood, and the last thing you want in the fall and winter months is to struggle with under-lit rooms that make you tired or less productive. These days, good lighting is available at all price points. Ready? Now that you've set the stage, get out your calendar and start scheduling fun autumn get-togethers with family and friends. Jump into the season by setting up family game nights, beer and wine tasting parties, football-viewing events and all kinds of other seasonal celebrations.

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