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Flooded w/natural light from a multitude of French door window walls, this stunning loft style country home is a dream of airy open spaces w/bleached wood beamed ceilings and tumbled marble & wood floors.

Peaceful vistas of sky & mountains are everywhere you look. Perfectly designed for entertaining or quiet respite, nature is up close from the tiered deck with refreshing POOL, enclosed patio and terraces. TRULY SINGULAR! $1,150,000 www.realestateshows.com/442901 Call Laurie Ylvisaker or Nina Schultz-Terner, Lic. Assoc. R.E. Brokers (877) 677-0006

Perfectly charming & smartly renovated 2 story farmhouse c. 1900 nestled privately on 4+ rural off-road acres with STREAM frontage & swimming hole, 3 BRs, pressed tin & beamed ceilings, country style EI kitchen, LR w/ cozy stone trimmed fireplace, all HW floors, breezy screened porch PLUS separate enchanting stone floored STUDIO building w/ skylight, woodstove and outdoor shower, too! Wide lawns perfect for play & gardening. REAL COUNTRY CHARM! $369,900

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Idyllic country setting on 2+ fenced acres with lush gardens and a babbling stream encloses this traditional 2 story clapboard farmhouse circa 1895 featuring 3 BRs, 1.5 baths, 20’ LR with stone fireplace, dining room, skylit country kitchen, wide board and HW floors, French doors PLUS sweet heated studio/guest house with bath and a spacious vintage red barn awaiting your vision. “Rocking chair” porch invites relaxation. HAVE IT ALL! $349,000

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contents / december 2009 Volume 7, Issue 6

Features 20 A Green Valley ScheinMedia conference convenes 200 Hudson Valley green development stakeholders.

by Arthur Zaczkiewicz; photographs by Garret Lown

24 Top Green Stories of 2009; Forecast 2010

From Hinchey to Orange County Choppers, we look at 2009’s top newsmakers and project a positive outlook for 2010.

by Nancy Meyer and Arthur Zaczkiewicz

28 Windfall for Retrofits

Community Preservation Corporation’s $1 billion mortgage program helps multi-family housing owners reap savings from energy upgrades.

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by Arthur Zaczkiewicz; photographs by Deborah Degraffenreid

Also in this Issue:

16 Holiday Gift Guide 2009 Make spirits bright with local gifts that show compassion—for the earth and for others.

32 Play Room A sustainable, self-contained addition in Ardsley frees up more space without adding bulk.

36 Year-End financial planning Expert advice on averting tax attacks.

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20 16 The Markets 43 REal Estate Listings 63 index of advertisers

Departments 10 from the editor 12 publisher’s note 12 on the web 14 entryway 19 Green events 30 do it green 31 our green future 38 ASK THE GREEN advocate 39 what you don’t know 40 inner space 62 the map 64 back porch newyorkhousemagazine.com 9

from the editor

Publisher Jonathan A. Schein Editor Nancy Meyer Ar t Director Julie Novak Editorial Assistant Christina Jelski deborah degraffenreid

Editorial Interns Tarez Eisen, Will Kamerman Editorial Design Intern Maxwell Carow Production Director Jessica Housen

Main Street Green

Contributing Designer Katie Love

Greenbuild 2009, billed as the world’s largest green building conference and expo, lived up to its promise of growth and opportunity for Main Street Green, this year’s theme. Nearly 28,000 attendees from all sectors of sustainable design, construction, and furnishing gathered in Phoenix last month to share innovative practices, debate the issues, see the latest high-performance building materials, systems, and furnishings, and network with other stakeholders. The tone was decidedly optimistic, as vendors reported brisk business and strong interest for their products and services. New York was well represented at the show, from an attendee and vendor standpoint. Below are just some of the highlights.

Contributors Eric Francis Coppolino, Deborah Degraffenreid, Roy Gumpel, Garret Lown, Donna Reis, Arthur Zaczkiewicz

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1. The Hon. Al Gore gave an animated keynote address to the Greenbuild crowd at the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Chase Field.

2. Best-selling author Ray Anderson, of Interface Inc., meets with Bob Fox, Cook+Fox Architects, and Ed Bogucz, Syracuse Center for Excellence.

3. This Shaw Industries model demonstrates that sustainable carpet can be fashionable.

4. Ruthann Gattis, Phil Gattis, and David Burleson, of Community Playthings, of Ulster Park, NY, which provided furniture for the Forest Stewardship Council School booth.

5. Austin Hess, Thermafiber, and Louis P. Grasso Jr., LEED AP, Kingston Block & Masonry Supply, had products recognized in Building Green’s Top 10 Green Building Products competition.

6. Sheryl Crow, nine-time Grammy Award winner and ardent environmentalist, entertained the crowd for an hour at the opening ceremonies.

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NewYorkHouseMagazine.com New York House interviews Rowena Davis, writer and editor for the International Dark-Sky Association, on the effects of light pollution on wildlife, human health and safety, as well as energy consumption. Davis discusses what urban planners, developers, and residents can do to reduce light pollution.

I don’t think you can find many people who are unhappy about 2009 coming to a close. It’s been one of the worst economic years on record, ranking up there with 1981/82.

But I think much of the current economic malaise is not due to the welldocumented excesses that created this crisis, but rather to our PDAs, which make the 24-hour news cycle instantaneously and constantly available to us.

While these are not the cause of the crisis, they certainly haven’t helped—as a culture, we’re finding it ever more difficult to turn the damn things off. Since I stand guilty as charged, I’ve taken to unplugging mine for one day each month. This brings me rest as well as renewed perspective, and I’m hoping it will do the same for others who dare to unplug.

Should once-monthly unplugging take off, I’m sure news organizations on both ends of the political spectrum will call it un-American, maybe even attributing economic double-dip recession or a dead cat bounce to it.

But unplugged or not, we’ve made it through the worst of the crisis and there are signs of life coming from various industries, including manufacturing, finance, and real estate. Let’s hope these seeds of recovery take root in 2010.

Speaking of growth, ScheinMedia had the privilege of producing the Hudson Valley Green Real Estate Development Conference at Kingston’s TechCity on October 28 [see story, page 20]. Although held 100 miles north of Manhattan, the event attracted more than 200 high-ranking executive attendees as well as speakers from New York City and the tri-state region. Financial investment looks for opportunity, and right now billions of private and public investment dollars are being placed throughout the Hudson Valley.

And so we at ScheinMedia wish you a prosperous New Year, full of opportunities.

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Opportunity Knocks

Sustainability thought leader Ray C. Anderson, founder of Interface, Inc., is on tour promoting his latest book, Confessions of a Radical Industrialist: Profits, People, Purpose— Doing Business by Respecting the Earth (St. Martin’s Press, 2009, $25.99).

The book updates many of the issues he brought up in his best-selling book, Mid-Course Correction: Toward a Sustainable Enterprise: The Interface Model.

Anderson has been called the “greenest chief executive in America,” whose “Mission Zero” is to get Interface, the world’s largest commercial carpet manufacturer, off petroleum-based products by 2020.

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PROFITS, PEOPLE, PURPOSE

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Welcoming Winter “In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy.”

—William Blake

Your car uses 20 percent more fuel at 65 miles per hour than at 55. At 75 mph, it uses 25 percent more.

Add shor t stops and rapid acceleration, and your car could be 33 percent less fuel efficient on the highway and 5 percent less in the city. As the weather gets colder and you spend more time in your car, take it easy on the gas pedal and you’ll be making noticeably fewer trips to the gas station.

Sources: fueleconomy.gov, dailyfueleconomytip.com

event listings Chocolate World Expo December 6

WHITE PLAINS

A celebration of everything chocolate featuring tastings and sales of gourmet chocolates, baked goods, specialty foods, cheeses, wines, beers, and much more! $15 adults, $10 children, free for children 5 and under. 11am-6pm. Westchester County Center (914) 995-4050. chocolateworldexpo.com

Empire Ball December 14

NEW YORK CITY

Enjoy fine dining as well as an awards ceremony with the Diabetes Research Institute Real Estate Division at this black tie charity event.

Tables start at $7,500. 6:30pm cocktails, 7:30pm dinner. Grand Hyatt New York. Contact Mary Ann Alfano at (212) 695-5980 x2047. maryann@rizzogroup.com

Wreath Fineries at the Wineries December 6, 13, 19-20

SHAWANGUNK WINE TRAIL

Experience a self-guided tour along the Shawangunk Wine Trail. Ticket will cover an etched wine glass, a handmade wreath, and one ornament from each winery. Advance tickets only. $35 plus tax single, $55 plus tax couple.

10am-6pm. Starts at any winery on the trail.

(845) 256-8456. shawangunk-wine-trail.ticketleap.com

History for the Holidays

National Historic Register-listed homes and sites will be open to the public at the Cold Spring by Candlelight event on December 5. Along with tours, guests can expect caroling, holiday music, discounts at restaurants, and more. The proceeds of the event, which star ts at the Cold Spring Village Hall, will benefit children with developmental disabilities. $25 adults, $20 seniors, $15 children under 12 advance, $30/$25/$15 at door. Free for kids under 4. 12-6pm. (845) 278-7272 x287. coldspringbycandlelight.com

David R. Macaulay’s “Integrated Design: MithUn” (Ecotone Publishing 2008, $46.95) celebrates architecture firm MithUn’s merging of beauty, efficiency, and practicality in this book, which is printed on chlorine-free, recycled paper using vegetable-based ink. MithUn’s sustainably designed yet aesthetically pleasing architectural ventures are illustrated from star t to finish with fullcolor photographs.

—Will Kamerman

Please submit calendar items and books to Editorial Assistant Christina Jelski for consideration: cjelski@scheinmedia.com

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December 19 ALBANY

Downtown Albany is transformed into a winter celebration, complete with performances, games, and fireworks at 4:30 followed by a 5K run.

Free event; Jingle Jog is $3, Last Run 5K is $20 before Dec. 4/$25 after. 12-5pm. Broadway in Downtown Albany. (518) 434-2032. albanyevents.org

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This 1850s Italianate, in the quiet hamlet of New Baltimore, has over 100 feet of deep Hudson River waterfront directly accessible from the rolling lawn of this semi-private enclave of nearly half an acre. The 4 BR home has an old-fashioned glass enclosed porch and an attached ‘floating gazebo’ that gives up-and-downriver views. There is a large master bedroom (direct river views) with a fireplace. A significant home on a lovely spot of land located within a National Historic District.

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Crow Hill $1,895,000

This extraordinary Greek Revival Villa on 30+/- acres sits on a prominent hill over the Kinderhook Creek with stunning unobstructed views of the full Catskill Mountain range. On the National Registry of Historic Places, Crow Hill

was built in 1839 by General Charles Whiting. Designed to be seen and admired from all directions, this rare beauty in the formal Palladian style is crowned with a spherical domed cupola. Exquisitely renovated, the estate boasts 12.5' ceilings, 6 fireplaces, and floor to ceiling walk-out windows.

The entry vestibule and great hall act as central parlors flanked by 3 private chambers, a dining room, a kitchen and a closeted staircase leading to a 2 bedroom children’s suite and recreational area. This unique architectural gem awaits its distinguished buyer. (Additional 90+/- acres with 1/2 mile of Kinderhook Creek frontage and 4 tillable fields also available, price upon request.)

1793 Ghent Colonial

Mary M. Mullane 518.822.0800 x14

$649,000

Nestled behind mature lilacs and surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, this picture perfect circa 1793, 3 bedroom, 2 bath Eyebrow Colonial sits on 9 wooded acres in rural Columbia County. Wideboard floors, exposed handhewn beams, stone hearth, Dutch doors and built-in cabinets are just some of the beautiful original details. The updated baths and kitchen blend modern sensibility with the home's Shaker simplicity. A charming screened porch and a separate artist's studio make this a dream of a country retreat.

Perfectly nestled between Windham High Peak and Hunter Mountain, high in the Catskill State Park, sits this stylish architect-designed modern mountain retreat. A dramatic 3864 sf interior with an open floor plan provides for spacious rooms with vaulted ceilings. Expansive panes of glass create a spectacular display of natural light and

Catskill Mountain Modern $1,150,000

gorgeous vistas from every room. This 39 acre estate is defined by lovely open meadows with panoramic mountain views, a serene 2 acre stocked freshwater pond, fabulous gardens, and lovely sunsets reminiscent of Frederick Church and Thomas Cole paintings. Since 1981, this unique home has provided its original owners with years of fond memories, family adventures, wonderful entertaining, and exquisite natural beauty.

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Holiday Gift Guide 2009

Make spirits bright with local gifts that show compassion—for the earth and for others. t

Clay Wood Cotton Beacon

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Wrap gifts in these recycled fabric boxes from India, which provide a source of income and independence for the women who craft them. $8 for three. (845) 518-2713. womensworkbw.com

Park Natural Foods Brooklyn

This health-conscious shop carries Save Your World’s organic soaps, shower gels, shampoos, and lotions made with essential oils, aloe, and yerba maté. $4.98 to $15.98.

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All-natural and made from sustainable woods, pedestals from Lehrecke’s eponymous store can function as end tables, seating, or simply works of ar t. From $1,840 to $2,720. (845) 802-6187. chrislehrecke.com

Archipelago at Home  Cold Spring Perfect for the par ty host, this cheese wedge Pâté Board is made from Oregon Red Alder, a sustainable wood that is responsibly harvested. From $19.95 to $21.95. (845) 265-3992. archipelagoathome.com

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A Green Valley ScheinMedia conference convenes 200 Hudson Valley green development stakeholders to share market insights.

Hudson Valley Green Real Estate Development Conference

By Arthur Zaczkiewicz; photographs by Garret Lown

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n the Hudson Valley, it’s easy to be green.

With a pool of skilled workers, green-minded architects, developers, and economic development agencies willing to lend a hand, as well as a rapidly growing green technology industry and a bundle of state and federal incentives ready to be tapped, the region is positioned as a leader on the green development front.

That was one of the key messages presented by participants of ScheinMedia’s Hudson Valley Green Real Estate Development Conference, held at TechCity in Kingston this fall.

As 200 industry stakeholders convened for the half-day event, executives from local and regional economic development corporations, federal and state agencies, private investors and developers, designers and architects, and others discussed critical issues in the green development arena, such as market opportunities in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, finding and training employees, and the state of

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economic development and financing in the Hudson Valley. Of course, the conference also served as a premier networking event for industry executives.

Some noteworthy speakers included: Ned Sullivan, president of Scenic Hudson Inc.; Adolph Everett, chief of RCRA PB, Region 2 of the EPA; Vince Cozzolino, president and CEO of The Solar Energy Consortium; Michael Oates, president and CEO of the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation; Jason Black, regional architect at Reckson (a division of SL Green); and Lance Matteson, president of the Ulster County Development Corporation; among many others.

The choice of the conference location—TechCity— was brilliant in its intent. The 258-acre center, formerly owned and operated by IBM, is being redeveloped to serve as a technology hub in the region. What piqued the interest of green-minded attendees was the notion that this well-constructed site (built to

defense industry standards) can serve as a model for sustainable real estate development. J. Michael Divney, partner at Divney Tung Schwalbe, notes that “The embedded energy that exists in buildings like this offers a fundamental platform upon which sustainability can grow.”

Indeed, it was this sort of forward-looking perspective that permeated the event. Other revelations exposed at the conference include that despite the economic downturn, companies in the green development and green technologies sectors are hiring workers— hundreds of them.

Meanwhile, there are companies such as Precision Flow Technologies Inc. and Kingston Block & Masonry Supply, LLC that have helped position the Hudson Valley as a product innovation leader. Kingston Block, for example, offers developers the chance to bolster the LEED rating on their project with cement blocks made of recycled glass and concrete.

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Neil J. Alexander, LEED AP, partner and chair of the Environment & Sustainability Practice Group at Cuddy & Feder LLP, summed it up this way at the event: “When you try to make your business case for green, many factors go into it—PR is a big component; corporate social responsibility, tax incentives—but also what I call future proofing—you’re getting out ahead of the curve. You’re getting there before the wave.”

Kingston Block’s product also reduces CO2 emissions—which was another key point of the conference: overarching goals should include reducing carbon emissions. Robin Andrade, principal of Andrade Architecture PLLC, says, “We’re now coming into another revolution—we can’t sustain ourselves on fossil fuels.”

But to get there, the green development stakeholders need to work together. That means a marriage between economic development agencies, investors, and developers, as well as builders and designers. “Green is now bringing civil engineers and architects together for the first time,” says Joseph Minuta, principal of Minuta Architecture, PLLC, during one of the panel discussions.

As for location, Alan Ginsberg, owner and chairman of TechCity Properties, says the Hudson Valley has a rich inventory of green-minded residents—a big plus for the green development movement. “We don’t have the luxury of being located in New York City or White Plains…but we are in a region that is green, where people want to be green,” he says.

As for the future of green real estate development in the Hudson Valley, a conference-related survey indicated that there’s business activity in the sector and that companies are seeking incentives to support these projects.

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“If you look at the rationale that a better environment equals a happier tenant, it means a potential employee will want to work there.”

—Jason Black, regional architect at Reckson, a division of SL Green

“Now is the time to put more thought into the fundamentals of how we build our structures from the bottom up. Involve everybody in the early design phase—the builder, the developer, the sales people, the homebuyer, homeowners.”

—Mark Jupiter, president of the Product Division, New World Home, LLC

“We’re in an interesting business; we’re seizing opportunities when they come up, and we want to say, ‘throw the gloves up and go for it.’”

—Kevin Brady, president, Precision Flow Technologies, Inc.

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“The younger generation really gets it, and they’re going to become the decision makers and really drive things forward.”

—Timothy Jones, managing member of Robert Martin Company, LLC

“We’re now coming into another revolution—We can’t sustain ourselves on fossil fuels.”

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“What’s interesting about New York—especially in the Hudson Valley—is that the labor force is ready to go.”

—Vince Cozzolino, president and CEO, The Solar Energy Consortium

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2009: The Year In Review For New York House and our readers, 2009 might have opened at the peak of the “great recession,” but it closes as a “great green ascension” begins to transform how people do business, work, play, and live.

The last year was full of green firsts—from New York City’s first private, singlefamily, LEED-stamped, remodeled home in Riverdale and the roll-out of a zero-net energy development in New Paltz to the first LEED condos in Murray Hill and the launch of the Innovative Green Design Awards by New York House magazine.

Speaking of New York House, green design and living were celebrated in stories and interviews that included subjects such as legendary architect Robert A.M. Stern; Orange County Choppers; the developers of Hudson Harbor; TechCity in Kingston; and architect Dan Kaplan; among many others. Celebrities such as Melissa Leo, Dar Williams, Matthew Modine, and Kate Pierson graced our pages—sharing their passions and views of home and sustainable living. And of course there were highperformance homes—old and new, big and small—and many that are stunning in design, with magnificent and breathtaking views of rivers, mountains, and valleys.

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On the news wires, 2009 generated many LEED-stamped buildings and project announcements as thought leaders convened to discuss green real estate development, greenhouse gas emissions, and green design initiatives throughout the Hudson Valley and New York metro area. Meanwhile, businesses big and small made commitments to sustainability.

In the public funding sector, officials such as Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-Saugerties) funneled federal stimulus money into local projects and earmarked money to support solar energy technology in the Hudson Valley. In addition, public and private partnerships were formed to help create green jobs and development as well as green retrofits of existing buildings. The latter includes the formation of a $1 billion mortgage facility managed by the nonprofit Community Preservation Corporation (see related story on page 28) that is aimed at low-income, multi-family housing.

In short, 2009 was a year we committed to do and live better, and to make Earth Day something that happens more than once a year. n

This Oscar-nominated actress explains in the February issue that she chose her Ulster County home because it was small and fit her philosophy of sustainability, which centers on modest living. “When you talk about green, it speaks of making new things in a green way, but a conservationist is more about moderation,” she says.

Photograph by Roy Gumpel

TECH CITY

This 258-acre complex that includes 27 low-rise buildings was the subject of a July story that explained how this redeveloped, former IBM facility is a poster child for green redevelopment. Moreover, the site, owned by developer Alan Ginsberg, is positioned as a technology hub as well as an “ecovillage”—vibrant with green collar jobs and eventually, residents.

Photograph by Julie Novak

ORANGE COUNTY CHOPPERS

In May, readers learned that behind the gruff, biker persona of OCC owner (and star of the TV show, “American Chopper”) Paul Teutul, Sr. is an ardent environmentalist.

His Newburgh-based headquar ters/showroom/ TV studio is testament to OCC’s green philosophy, with the use of daylight harvesting, par tially recycled steel construction, low-water demand fixtures, and an innovative storm water management system by Cultec Inc. Photograph by Roy Gumpel 24 new york house / December 2009

By Arthur Zaczkiewicz and Nancy Meyer

ROBERT A.M. STERN

In our June interview, the renowned architect and dean of the Yale University School of Architecture says he takes a “whole” approach to design, that includes a self-imposed sustainability mandate. In a sobering point in the interview, Stern admits he’s worried over the future of his craft. “I find increasingly that students can’t draw—therefore, they can’t communicate,” he says. Still, Stern vows to drive on teaching—and being a student too. Photograph by Roy Gumpel

DAR WILLIAMS

In the April issue, singer/ songwriter Dar Williams shares how she offsets the negative impact touring has on the environment. She chooses to live green, both on the road and in her sustainablyremodeled home, and makes conscious lifestyle changes, like using refillable water bottles. Change, she says, is on the horizon via people connecting in meaningful ways: “If we’re ever going to get the great stuff going, like farm-to-school programs, it’ll come from people getting together, each bringing their ingredients— human stone soup.”

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In June, New York House saluted winners in its inaugural Innovative Green Design AwardsSM, showcasing the best Ear th-friendly, beautiful home furnishings products from flooring, furniture, and lighting to appliances, bedding, textiles, and windows. Judges Chris Madden, Carol Kur th, Kate Dayton, and Jorge Arango, praised both national manufacturers as well as local craftspeople for their groundbreaking, sustainable designs. Photograph courtesy Liebherr

NEW WORLD HOME

With its “New Old Green Modular” concept, and LEED platinum cer tified homes, New World Home is changing the way the public thinks about manufactured housing. Traditionally-styled and precision engineered, these homes achieve superior performance without mechanical systems, but through super insulation, highefficiency appliances, low water use, recycled materials, and other green methods. The company is licensing its concept to bring sustainable, single-family development to neighborhoods near you.

Photograph courtesy New World Home

MAURICE HINCHEY

In 2009, the region’s long-time Democratic senator worked to funnel federal money to suppor t solar technology initiatives in the Hudson Valley, create green jobs in New York State (including funding a high-tech battery maker in Ithaca), and fund energy efficient upgrades in municipal buildings, as well as earmark $3.6 million for Prism Solar Technologies. On deck at the close of the year : a bill that initiates the process to obtain National Park Service status for the Hudson River Valley Region. Photograph courtesy Wikimedia Commons

Bank of America Tower

The Durst Organization’s Bank of America Tower, at 1 Bryant Park, became the icon of sustainable and innovative design. Designed by Cook+Fox Architects, the 54-story, $1 billion building, aiming for LEED platinum cer tification, boasts state-of-the ar t, high-performance technologies to use dramatically less energy, consume less potable water, and provide a healthy and productive indoor environment. What’s more, it’s 98 percent leased—about 80 percent to Bank of America Corp., and the rest to such tenants as The Honorable Al Gore’s firm, Generation Investment Management, LLC. Image © dbox for Cook + Fox Architects LLP

WALKWAY OVER THE HUDSON

In the most visible example of adaptive reuse for the public good, Walkway Over the Hudson, the redeveloped former railway bridge parallel to the Mid-Hudson Bridge between Poughkeepsie and Highland, celebrated its grand opening in October. Connecting 27 miles of rail trails and riverfront parks in Ulster and Dutchess counties, the 1.25-mile Walkway is the longest pedestrian bridge in the world.

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HUDSON VALLEY GREEN REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE At the end of

October, 200 stakeholders in green real estate development convened at Kingston’s TechCity to discuss key trends and issues in the sector from the residential, commercial and industrial, human capital, economic development, design and architecture, and finance perspectives. Produced by ScheinMedia, parent of New York House, NYinc, New Jersey & Company, MetroGreenBusiness.com, GreenBusiness Careers.com and Green Building Resource Directory, the groundbreaking event revealed that the Hudson Valley is well positioned in the market. Photograph by Garret Lown

Toll Brothers, The Kibel Companies

Murray Hill got an infusion of energy and capital with the construction of 303 E. 33rd, the 12-story residential condominium building aiming to be the first LEED cer tified building in New York for Toll Brothers Inc., and its par tner, The Kibel Companies.

The transit-oriented luxury development, located at a stop on the future Second Avenue subway line, is attracting a younger, professional owner, and boasts high-quality design and sustainable green attributes. Photograph provided

DAN KAPLAN, FXFOWLE

The next generation of buildings should communicate “an awareness of our impact on the natural world,” says architect Dan Kaplan of FXFowle Architects in our May interview.

Kaplan’s handiwork and sustainable advocacy are evidenced in such urban designs as the Condé Nast building at 4 Times Square, The Helena apar tment tower, Nor thside Piers, The New York Times building, and most recently, Eleven Times Square. Photograph by Roy Gumpel newyorkhousemagazine.com 25

FORECAST 2010: Outlook is Bright For the region, 2010 promises more funding and growth for sustainable initiatives.

By Nancy Meyer and Arthur Zaczkiewicz

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environment that has stalled new real estate development, retail sales, and second-home purchases.

Workforce development programs have been given a big, green boost by new state funding to train workers in energy auditing, green retrofitting, and renewable energy installation.

The outlook is bright for 2010—a bright shade of green, that is. n

Insights & predictions from green thought leaders: Adaptive reuse of existing buildings, transportation facilities, and infrastructure will continue.

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and redevelopment. “Scenic Hudson has been preserving land along the Hudson that will play into this strategy, making sure the beauty of the region, the quality of the parks, and the quality of life in the region attract business and jobs,” he explains. “We’ve seen a half dozen new solar companies investing here, really beginning what I hope will continue.”

Of course, initiatives such as The Solar Energy Consortium (TSEC) are expected to drive on with the mission of helping to attract companies here while economic development corporations across the region also work to position the Hudson Valley as a techfriendly place to do business.

Sullivan describes the region as a “green corridor” with scenic and ecological assets as well as economic value able to attract green businesses, which “reduces energy costs and reduces our dependence on fossil fuels.”

Melissa Everett, executive director of Sustainable Hudson Valley, says it’s important to note that “green issues don’t follow easy, yearly cycles, or legislative calendars, [but] arise from pressures and opportunities, not to mention perceptions.”

For 2010, energy policy and supply remain key issues, “as regional players [move] to define the Hudson Valley as a clean energy corridor,” Everett says, adding that the region has an opportunity in regard to renewable energy technology for consumer distribution and use.

“We believe that the Hudson Valley can be a leading region in standing up to short-sighted policies and taking leadership to create a powerful alternative vision,” she says.

Greg Schnabel, of Big Green Oil, based in Bethel, says he’s most excited about New York State’s “tax rebate program that makes it very easy to bring [in] renewable heating oil. It’s the most affordable choice.”

For its part, Big Green Oil offers “a 20 percent biodiesel solution that reduces emissions by 78 percent and saves [consumers] money,” Schnabel says adding that the state tax rebate ends in 2012.

In the meantime, job growth in the green sector is expected to continue despite a stagnant economic

—John Parkinson, executive director of the Urban Land Institute New York

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or 2010, the mantra “reduce, reuse, recycle” will add “redevelop” to its green pledge as the real estate sector engages in a development model that centers on sustainability.

Experts also see increased economic opportunities in 2010 that include real job growth emerging from this trend, which will require partnerships between public and private entities. In addition, industry insiders expect a weeding out of false green initiatives and green talk with more measurable and quantifiable results.

John Parkinson, executive director at the Urban Land Institute New York, noted that one of the top trends of the past year included “resetting the bar” in regard to ecological and economic sustainability “from both an urban and regional standpoint.” For 2010, this trend will continue, experts say.

For his part, Parkinson cites projects such as the Chelsea Highline in New York City, an adaptive reuse of an elevated and abandoned rail line that was transformed into an urban park where people can connect to open space in a new and meaningful way.

Regionally, Parkinson and others say transit-oriented development (TOD) projects such as TechCity in Kingston serve as models for adaptive reuse and green redevelopment. Sadie McKeown, senior vice president and director of the Community Preservation Corporation’s Hudson Valley and Connecticut region, expects green retrofits and redevelopment to take center stage in 2010. For CPC, the funding focus is on low-income, multi-family housing, but developers and owners in other housing segments can take advantage of a variety of tax breaks and incentives for their green projects, according to regional economic development officials.

“Green advantages in 2010 will include building on existing footprints, integrating existing transportation facilities and capabilities, and perhaps most importantly, [leveraging] access to green funding,” Parkinson adds.

Ned Sullivan, president of Scenic Hudson, says open space will play a significant role in green development

“Green issues don’t follow easy, yearly cycles, or legislative calendars, [but] arise from pressures and opportunities, not to mention perceptions.”

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magine you’re the cooperative owner of a preWorld War II, multi-family building. The building’s boiler is 30 years old. The roof is not insulated, and the windows are original. It’s no wonder the energy bill is $1,800 a month.

Now imagine cutting your energy costs by at least 20 percent. That would be a savings of over $4,300 a year.

What would your co-op do with that money? Sound enticing?

Well, there’s a new mortgage program that was recently launched by the Community Preservation Corporation (CPC), a nonprofit lender, aimed at helping owners of multi-family housing make energyefficient upgrades as well as green retrofits. The $1 billion program—a public and private partnership between CPC, Freddie Mac, public employee pension funds, several public agencies, private investors, and Deutsche Bank—can also be applied to new green construction and is specifically targeted to low- to moderate- and middle-income multi-family buildings, including cooperatives.

The overarching goal of the program is to reduce greenhouse gas, but for owners of multi-family housing the bottom line means reduced operating costs and improved cash flow. From an industry perspective, the program also involves collecting empirical data to show how much a green retrofit can save an owner on a per28 new york house / December 2009

In New York City, 60 percent of residential properties are circa pre-World War II and in dire need of renovation and energy-efficient upgrades. unit basis. This information will be used in a database that can be tapped by industry lenders. This would be an evolutionary step for the lending sector, which has faced difficulties in creating standardized lending

models for green projects due to an appraisal process that doesn’t recognize the financial benefits of green retrofits.

Michael Lappin, president and CEO of CPC, says the mortgage program’s “realistic goal is to increase energy efficiency of existing apartment buildings by 20 percent or more while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.” Lappin expects to finance “retrofits for up to 15,000 apartments over the next few years. But to change the urban landscape we will also need to adjust the financing landscape.”

Lappin describes the program as unique—especially “in regard to its scope, potential, and importance.”

Lappin explains that there’s a broad offering of funding vehicles for new green development, but not for green retrofits of existing buildings, which makes up the bulk of the market. In New York City, for example, 60 percent of the residential properties are circa pre-World War II and in dire need of renovation and energy efficient upgrades. “This program is designed to tighten up these buildings,” Lappin says. “It is simple in concept and simple in execution.”

The green retrofits include installing more efficient boilers, water heaters, windows, insulation, and lighting, as well as insulating exterior walls and roofs. Lappin says there’s a variety of management expertise in the market, and many building owners and operators don’t

“We want the process to be easy and sensible. We want it to be a one-stop shop for a building owner, in particular the smaller operators.”

—Michael Lappin, CPC have the experience to deal with new green technologies and financing. This project addresses this weakness. “We also want the process to be easy and sensible,” he adds.

“We want it to be a one-stop shop for a building owner, in particular the smaller operators.”

The program’s first step involves an energy audit, which is followed by the normal appraisal and environmental review audits. In the energy audit, the focus is on where energy is lost. The retrofit addresses the inefficiencies via new boilers, added or replaced insulation, Energy Star windows and appliances, and CFL lighting fixtures, including motion sensors. What helps finance the green improvements is the refinancing aspect of the program. A lower overall rate on the financing facility allows for funding the retrofit.

The mechanics of the financing involve renovation and refinancing costs per apartment unit of between $80,000 and $100,000, according to CPC officials. This price tag includes $5,000 to $50,000 for the energy retrofit and “other improvements.” To make this work, the private funding portion is augmented by subsidies that include tax exemptions, abatements, grants, lowcost secondary loans, and other financing vehicles.

Michael Sturmer, partner of Bronx-based real estate management firm Lemle & Wolff, said the CPC program offers a “great opportunity” for building owners and managers who face rising operating costs due to inefficient boilers, drafty windows, and poorly insulated roofs. “The benefits of an energy audit, creating a baseline, and making changes such as installing new [energy efficient] boilers and windows as well as adding insulation to roofs and exterior walls are enormous,” Sturmer says. “Replacing bulbs with CFLs and installing motion-sensing lighting fixtures can also make for huge energy savings. And the benefits are realized in the short- and long-term.”

Lemle & Wolff manages 300 buildings with about 9,000 units. Sturmer says energy retrofits can result in “double-digit energy savings.” The company already has one of its buildings participating in the CPC program and Sturmer says more buildings are in the pipeline for retrofits. Lemle & Wolff is also building new, green buildings under the program.

Sturmer praised CPC and this program, describing it as groundbreaking in regard to offering building owners and managers the chance to make energy-efficient improvements. He says this is the first time lending programs have been infused with a green purpose for improving multi-family housing.

Sadie McKeown, senior vice president of the Hudson Valley and Connecticut Regions of CPC, says even though the overarching goal of this program is to reduce green house gases, it is a challenging sell to many building owners. Instead, the focus for owners and operators is on how the retrofit can help them see at least a 20 percent drop in energy costs. “Building owners care about saving money and they will see a decline in operating costs and an increase in cash flow as a result of the retrofit,” McKeown says.

McKeown says CPC is working with community development corporations, municipalities, and other players to “bring all of the funding incentives to the table” while making the process for the owner as simple as possible.

It’s important to note that the funding vehicles for this work are already in place, but the CPC program connects it together in a seamless way from the point of view of the borrower.

For the funding partners involved in the program, the green aspect is appealing. New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli praised the program, saying in a statement that it was “an important evolution in the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s long-standing partnership with the CPC. It is encouraging to see the CPC carrying its vital lending programs into sustainable green construction and rehabilitation. These investments are helping to make affordable housing projects more energy efficient.

They also make good sense as pension fund investments.”

Regarding the database, the work involves longer-term monitoring of the retrofits to quantify energy efficient improvements. The database will grow, and in time can be used in other markets in the U.S. This aspect of the program is where vendors and other green real estate stakeholders can benefit.

Companies that supply green products and services as well as energy auditors who create the baseline documentation can take advantage of the business opportunities presented by this program.

In the end, Lappin concludes: “It generates green jobs.” n

from top: joseph J. zitolo and xenia gutierrez from lemle & wolff, INC. atop 75-89 WADSWORTH terrace; willie mae henderson, property manager of cathedral park towers, in the building’s day care center. both buildings are receiving money from CPC for retrofits or energy efficient upgrades.

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he average cost for home heating this winter will be $960, according to a 2009 report by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI). Fortunately, there are easy ways to lower this number, many of which could get you rebates from the government. For example, if you replace your current HVAC or water heating system with a more energy-efficient one, you could receive a $300 tax credit.

Having your water heater cleaned and tuned up every fall ensures that But if you, like it will work at maximum efficiency many, are not in throughout the winter. the market for a new heating system, there are some simple steps you can take to reduce the dreaded winter energy bills. For example, for every degree you turn your thermostat below 68, you reduce your energy use by 3 percent. Having the machine cleaned and tuned up every fall ensures that it will work at maximum efficiency throughout the winter.

If you put in a new thermostat, make sure to install it away from doors and windows; if it’s colder near the thermostat, the burner will kick on even though the rest of the house is warm enough.

Another major factor in energy costs is water heating. Turning the temperature of your water heater down to 120 degrees from the typical temperature of 140 could reduce water heating costs by 10 percent. Additionally, an inexpensive insulation kit for the tank could prevent a lot of heat loss.

To increase your water heater’s efficiency, try draining a bucket of water from the bottom of the tank once a year; this removes sediment, which can waste energy by blocking the water in the tank from the heating element.

For more tips on how to have a less costly winter, visit getenergyactive.org and for a full listing of financial incentives for taking these steps, visit dsireusa.org/incentives —Will Kamerman

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There hasn’t been high visibility of solar thermal in the U.S., unlike solar photovoltaic systems, which have become increasingly popular.

But with the New York Solar Thermal (NYST) Roadmap initiative, launched by the NYST Consortium, and increasing product choices and awareness, things are changing.

There’s a 30 percent federal tax credit for the cost of a solar thermal water system. There’s an additional 25 percent New York State tax credit, which means systems can be purchased for a 55 percent discount, with end costs totaling about $4,500 per system. According to a recent symposium held by The Solar Energy Consortium (TSEC), the payback for low-cost solar thermal investments is quite fast, as water heating accounts for about 20 percent of home energy costs in New York, and heat accounts for 30 percent or more.

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bamboo is the primary finishing material of the two-story atrium, along with frosted and clear glass panels. the renovation centered on creating a blend of work and play spaces that are functional and well lit with energy saving fluorescent and natural lights.

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This sustainable, self-contained addition in Ardsley frees up more space without adding extra bulk.

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sunroom and atrium is constructed of clear glass panels.

On the lower level, the home office and atrium is separated with frosted glass panels, which allow light to enter the office space while also creating some privacy for Mark to work. The lower level includes a small bar, made of recycled glass and concrete that is highly polished. The light fixture over the bar is task specific, dropping down on thin wires, giving a clockwise from top left: the play room features floor to ceiling suspended, elegant feel cubicles for storage; the wachen family; low-flow fixtures were used in to the area. the bathroom, which also features recycled glass tiles.

There’s also an arts and crafts station specifically designed for the Wachen kids, Justin (3), Alexa (6), and Rebecca (9), which quickly became Prior to the renovation, Hallie said she was a bit their favorite spot in the house. Opposite the crafts area frightened to venture into the basement. “Now the is a large storage area where Eisner created floor-tospace is light, and bright and livable,” she says. “The ceiling nooks for the children’s toys and games. difference is amazing. It’s hard to imagine that this was The gym and children’s play area is separated by the basement.” a glass panel wall, and there’s a glass door that leads Indeed, the design opened up the space for not only out to the patio. Adjacent to the play area is a guest more light, but additional space to live, relax, and play. bedroom as well as a bathroom, which features recycled From a footprint perspective, Eisner’s design maintains glass tiles. The overall design of the upper and lower the same square footage. “[The] key to this project was levels is simple and functional. Eisner chose light tones that the basement would become a functional part to finish the lower floor, which creates an airy, bright of the house,” Mark says, adding that he, Hallie, and feel to the space.

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rom the street, Hallie and Mark Wachen’s Ardsley house looks like any of the neighboring homes in this Westchester hamlet. The houses here are Dutch colonial inspired and seemingly cookie-cutter in design— exactly what you’d expect to find in an upscale suburban housing cluster.

But step closer and peek inside the Wachen home, and it becomes immediately clear that a recent green renovation has transformed a large part of this house into a well-lit, functional space without enlarging the footprint.

“We basically dismantled the typical suburban floor plan and turned it into something else,” says Joe Eisner, of Eisner Design, the New York-based architect on the green renovation. The project, completed this past summer, includes the use of recycled materials, bamboo, and fluorescent lighting fixtures, as well as nontoxic and low-VOC finishes.

The Wachens’ green renovation was a complete reconfiguration of a large portion of the house, transforming a former playroom and dark basement into a space that includes an airy and spacious atrium (with small balcony), a gym, home office, bar, bathroom, children’s play area, guest room, sun room, children’s study, and a living room. The living room and sun room are located on the first floor while the other rooms take up space in the former basement.

The renovation centered on breaking through the basement walls and installing windows as well as interior glass walls that maximize harvesting southern exposure light.

The millwork throughout most of the renovated portion of the house is bamboo, a rapidly-renewing, sustainable material. On the first floor, the living room, sunroom, and entryway to the atrium feature bamboo shelves as well as wall finishings. The wall between the

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above, left to right: the living room is the primary transition area to the renovated partition of the house, on the left; the basement office, basked in natural light. bottom: the children’s play area features built in desk and shelf space. hallie wachen peeks through a cut out from the bar area.

“Now the space is light, and bright and livable. The difference is amazing. It’s hard to imagine that this was the basement.”

—Hallie Wachen

settled on one that fully utilized the basement space in a functional, livable way.

For Mark’s office, the space is a “great work environment,” he says. As co-founder and chief executive officer of Optimost, a technology company launched in 2001 that describes itself as a pioneer in the next revolution of online conversion rate marketing, Mark needed a workspace that would foster his creativity. To achieve that, Eisner positioned the desk against several windows that look out on the landscape of the backyard.

Eisner describes the process of creating the renovation as organic. “The scope of the work grew as ideas were presented,” Eisner says, adding that the project started out as a simple basement renovation. But Eisner’s interest was piqued as he envisioned a knockout of some of the walls and with the creation of another floor—another living space—for the home.

What also makes the renovation unique—and green—is a design that retains the same footprint of the house. “There was no reason to expand the square footage of the house, so we didn’t,” Eisner says.

The Wachens acknowledge that they are recent converts to green living. “We were a light shade of green,” Mark says, laughing. Adds Hallie: “Yes, we always tended to be a little green, but we were not that knowledgeable.” Both say the decision to make this renovation as green as possible was easy, especially as sustainable and recycled materials are now readily available in the market. “If you can make it green, why not?” Hallie adds.

“We created functioning spaces for the family that include a play area, a gym, an office, bath, and guest bedroom,” Eisner says, “that are designed to be used—and they are. We created another dimension to the house which didn’t exist before.” n

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Making Smarter Money A local expert offers year-end tips to keep tax troubles at bay.

By Will Kamerman

“If you take your IRA and convert it to a Roth IRA, you pay tax on it, which is the bad side,” says moskowitz. “But at the end of the day, whatever money is left in the Roth IRA will no longer ever be taxed.”

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clearance for borrowing.”

Lines of credit are often crucial for small businesses, according to Moskowitz, and they are among the hardest hit by these restrictions. “Lines of credit are the lifeblood for a lot of people who own small businesses.

They need it during certain times when they have cash crunches, and they’ll pay it back relatively quickly, but there are times that they do need it,” he explains. “If they’re getting a hard time to go on this, or [the banks] are raising their rates, that’s just one more burden they have to bear just to stay profitable.”

As far as tax planning, Moskowitz points out some things that should be avoided, namely the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). The AMT, according to Moskowitz, is “a second calculation, which gets rid

Mark Moskowitz has served as the senior tax director for Goldstein Lieberman & Company, LLC, a Mahwah, NJbased accounting firm, since 2007. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the CPA societies of New Jersey and New York.

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with clients’ lines of credit. “That’s a very cornerstone issue because banks are a little tentative about lending unless you meet certain protocol,” he relates. “We’ve been finding that, besides just the financial statements, we have to give them very detailed projections of what their income is going to look like before banks give

Another wise decision in tax planning is to take advantage of the various green tax incentives. income was under $100,000,” he explains. But 2010 marks the end of the $100,000 maximum—as of next year, it will be unlimited.

He adds that there are new perks for converting to a Roth IRA. “If you take your IRA and convert it to a Roth IRA, you pay tax on it, which is the bad side,” he says. “But at the end of the day, whatever money is left in the Roth IRA will no longer ever be taxed again. So as long as you keep it in the account and then retire with that money, that money will be tax free,” he explains. “So any future growth won’t be taxable anymore on the account—that’s a big transition.”

Moskowitz has been dealing with many clients concerned about the recession. One of the most prevalent concerns, according to Moskowitz, has been

of almost all of your itemized deductions, and they tax you either 26 or 28 percent depending on your income.” And the worst part is that if the AMT comes out to more than your income tax, you have to pay the difference. “It’s very important that you sit down in November and December and do some planning for yourself,” he says. “It might be more advantageous to recognize income this year versus next year, or defer deductions to next year, depending on what your situation is.”

Another smart decision in tax planning, according to Moskowitz, is to take advantage of the various green tax incentives—both federal and state. “It’s not new, but there’s a whole bunch of provisions for energy efficient products. For example, if you buy energy efficient windows, efficient air conditioning, and heating units, or if you use alternative fuel, they’ll give you credits,” he says.

He also mentioned New York State’s brownfield incentive program, in which developers can receive tax credits for cleaning up and redeveloping land that was previously used for industrial or certain commercial projects.

But Moskowitz adds that no matter how much planning you do, it’s essentially a waiting game at this point. “I think everybody expects taxes to go up, but we still don’t know what the bite’s going to be yet,” he says. Get your planning done as soon as possible; when you’re done, it might be a good time to relax and take your mind off of things. Moskowitz adds, “At this point, it’s pretty much ‘wait and see.’” n istockphoto.com

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Moskowitz notes some of the changes that are coming for 2010, particularly with individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and Roth IRAs. A Roth IRA differs mainly from a traditional IRA in that there are fewer restrictions on withdrawals. “The next big one for next year is a conversion of IRAs. Before, you couldn’t convert to a Roth IRA if your

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Dear Paul, I was thinking of putting solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on our roof as we get lots of sun at our newly acquired residence. We currently have radiator heat fired by natural gas. I thought with solar PV we could offset all the electricity we take from the grid and it could enable us to get all our electricity from the sun. I’ve recently heard about solar thermal panels but don’t know much about them. It seems that more people know about solar PV than the other solar thermal technologies. Am I just out of the loop? Can you tell me anything about solar thermal? Would you recommend that I go with solar PV like I had planned or just go for solar thermal because it seems so much less expensive? Also, I was told one can use solar thermal to heat a pool. We have a large gunite pool heated with natural gas. Would you recommend converting the pool to solar thermal heat?

—Duncan, Huntington Bay, Long Island

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Dear Duncan, Great question. In this month’s Our Green Future column I discuss solar thermal, so your question allows me to explain more about the technology.

You are not out of the loop and your observations are correct. Solar thermal technology is not as well known as solar PV, but as I explain in Our Green Future, this is about to change.

Solar thermal technology can be used to heat water; this is definitely something you should look into right away. This type of system can also be incorporated into radiator heat and other systems like radiant floors, so your house sounds like it would be a perfect candidate for a retrofit. (Flat plate solar thermal systems do not work for radiant heat applications but vacuum tube systems do.)

As for your pool, I would definitely convert to solar thermal. This is easy to do and as any solar thermal vendor can show you, the financial return will be well worth the initial investment.

Solar thermal systems generally take fewer years to realize return on investment than other renewable energy options like solar PV and geothermal systems.

In terms of looking at solar PV vs solar thermal, if you can afford to capitalize both types of systems I would recommend that. While the payback for the more costly solar PV may not be as fast as solar thermal, solar PV still has a real payback and is well worth the investment. More and more financial institutions are considering loans to cover costs of renewable energy installations, and such systems will make your house more valuable—not to mention the environmental benefits that come with being a good steward of the planet.

To find the rebates and tax incentives for both solar PV and solar thermal, please visit the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency: dsireusa.org Thanks for the dialogue.

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Until recently that would’ve seemed implausible, but at one point, so was saying you don’t need gasoline for cars, which we now know is true.

But many of us Alternative Energy know who killed is not so Alternative the electric car: energy companies that wanted us to think we had no choice.

Technology and a greater knowledge of what’s available to us, the consumers, have given us a choice, and one good choice is the passive house.

The German passive house (Passivhaus) concept came about in the 1990s. The idea is to build homes that are well insulated, using the sun’s heat as well as shading and ventilation techniques, so that they need no mechanical heating or cooling system whatsoever.

In North Carolina, Enertia Building Systems has created a similar concept, building homes without conventional HVAC systems. Likewise, visionary architect Michael Reynolds’ “Earthship Biotecture” homes also need no mechanical HVAC. Closer to home, Adirondack Alternate Energy designs passive solar homes that keep homes warm in winter without a furnace.

We’ve come to rely on centralized energy sources, thinking that without them modern life as we know it would not be possible. Ideas like the passive house demonstrate that out-ofthe-box thinking is not always so radical. By being proactive we can build homes that operate comfortably using little or no conventional energy.

What’s more, by minimizing environmental damage caused by dirty energy like oil, more resources can be put into developing a healthy economy, instead of trying to make a sickly economy feel better by subsidizing the wrong energy sources.

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horoscopes for your home life by Eric Francis Coppolino / december 2009

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ast month’s square between Saturn and Pluto arrived with so many turning points. Now comes the moment of clarity: Chiron conjunct Neptune in Aquarius. We heard from this aspect in the spring; now it’s back, with a new dimension of waking up from the dream of technology, of advertising, and of mood-stabilizing substances. Also of note, Mars stations retrograde around the time of the winter solstice, which lasts till late winter; and yes, Mars is that red thing you keep seeing in the sky.

Aries

(March 20 – April 19)

What is it that stops you from taking the risks you know will improve your life? Primarily I mean expressing yourself honestly, without obsessing over what others will think of you, or what certain personal choices will do to your image. Many blame having kids as the main obstacle in their lives. This often involves wanting to be perceived as a good parent. You would need to test this theory against the basic facts of what you were doing before those children arrived. In any event, you now begin an inner search for the wrench in the works of your creative process. It’s in there; and you will find it.

Taurus

(April 19 – May 20)

If you’ve learned anything this year, it’s been not to keep secrets from yourself. Opinions and even judgments of others matter even less when you’re on the level with yourself. What you withhold from yourself creates an energy field that attracts parasites and consumes the energy that you would use to make decisions. At the moment, the focus of your charts is on what’s commonly called “career,” and what I call making yourself useful in the community in a personally satisfying way. True, it’s easy enough to be vaguely of service, but in our momentous times, you need a higher standard. You need the full benefit of confidence in yourself.

Gemini

(May 20 – June 21)

Sex changes everything and we can be thankful for that cosmic truth. The sex that seems to change nothing is probably not worth bothering with; or may be an indication of a much deeper problem. By “changes everything” I would say that mainly includes your sense of value in relationships. It appears that you’re about to have some kind of encounter, conversation, or revelation that compels you to take a major step in your relationship growth. By step, I mean the awareness that you deserve more. You’re not just capable of going deeper than you usually let yourself go; now, it’s necessary.

Cancer

(June 21 – July 22)

You’re finally figuring out how resourceful you are. Now you are about to figure out how valuable you are in the lives of others, no matter how great or mighty they may be. Act immediately on this knowledge; by that I mean, apply it to the very next decision you make from the moment you actually register the discovery in your

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mind. You are healing something about your self-esteem, and through this process you gain the power to radically increase your income. But it’s an all-or-nothing package; the rewards come as you stop doubting yourself and start trusting yourself, as a day-to-day yoga.

Leo

(July 22 – August 23)

One of the great things about being a Leo is how engaging in any form of creative expression can light you up with the warmth of cosmic love. The feeling, entirely alien to many, is so normal to you that you often overlook it.

Expressing your curiosity works the same way; taking the chance of faith does as well. The Sun is now in your empathic fire sign Sagittarius, which is the source of this quality of your awareness—the heart of cosmic fire. Other aspects suggest that the people around you are ready to experience you at full strength. Choose carefully what you express to whom; above all else, make sure the contact is meaningful to both of you.

Virgo

(August 23 – September 22)

Saturn will be back in your birth sign for a few months next year, but for now, it’s in Libra, helping you iron out certain details of a major life decision. There are compelling factors on both sides of the argument, yet while they may seem to be equal or equivalent, this is not really true. Significant influences suggest that one side of this issue deserves your attention more than the other.

There is something here about your loyalty to people and situations in the distant past, and how you need to organize your life and your thoughts in a way that honors the present and your potential in the future.

Libra

( September 22 – October 23)

Among your many creative talents, one is ready to take a new role as a healing art. By this, I don’t mean that you need to set up a massage table in a candlelit room.

Rather, observe the effects that your creative efforts have on others. It would help to ask their opinions and listen to the answers. This, in turn, will give you new ideas for how to improve your craft, including how to make your ideas simpler and more accessible. Focus on how your creative gift advances the cause of your own peace of mind, which will give you inspiration to keep your focus, and a significant clue about how you help others.

Scorpio

(October 23 – November 22)

It is trendy to have 20 career goals these days, which may account for many people feeling like they’re getting nowhere. One of the struggles of having just one or two goals, however, is the feeling that you’re sacrificing what you love in order to accomplish something else; and this may be true, for a while. Yet as you concentrate your efforts, you will make the discovery of the seemingly different things you do have in common. Every cell in your body and every planet in your chart is working to create that sense of concentrated energy and singularity of

purpose. Follow that calling and you will receive a gift you cannot get any other way.

Sagittarius

(November 22 – December 22)

There’s a fine line between what we call thoughts and what we call feelings. Or perhaps there is a space where they overlap and influence one another. One way to sort the difference is to count thoughts as an active process and feelings as a passive one. You ride your thoughts like a bicycle and notice your feelings like the scenery that you’re riding past. Your planets this month suggest that this is the time to be focusing on riding the bike, because you’re about to reach a branch in the road. You will know you’re there when you wake up one morning and ask, “Where am I, really? And for that matter, who?” Note, this is likely to be a pleasant experience.

Capricorn

(December 22 – January 20)

You have made a series of changes based on necessity, and that has come in two forms. One is a compelling sense of the person you must be. Another is your sense of what you must achieve. Our entire society is structured to divide these qualities of existence. In other words, we are taught to make compromises, rather than to reconcile our inner and outer lives. One sign that you’ve made too many compromises, or perhaps just one extremely significant one, is boredom. Everything in your charts is about renewal. How do you get there? Stoke your curiosity, and recognize that as the incredible form of freedom that it is.

Aquarius

(January 20 – February19)

It would be wrong to say you’ve been in a fog for the past 10 years, though you may wake up one day and realize that you’ve been really, truly confused about what you want.

Certain goals were plastered on top of that confusion, in an effort to make life bearable and to give you a sense of focus. It’s time to move beyond bearable, and to reap the benefits of authentic clarity. It’s only fair to warn you that this clarity will cause you to make decisions. Before you do that, I suggest you take a few moments and reflect on the differences between what is genuinely important to you and what is little more than a ruse.

Pisces

(February 19 – March 20)

Now is the time to ask, if you had every possible advantage in your professional life, what would you do with it? This would apply to trying something entirely new, as much as it would to taking what you’ve been doing for a while to a new level. You are someone who is destined to thrive in a niche environment, that is, to make a big success out of something specific, something that meets a certain need. One trick is how to convey your sense of wild idealism and your general desire to save the world into making a contribution in a precise area of life that cannot quite be addressed by anyone else.

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SPECTACULAR HUDSON RIVER ESTATE 90+ acres with direct access to almost 1 mile of frontage on the Hudson River with natural beach, 3 houses, one 6800 sqft, loads of frontage, ideal for family compound or subdivision (plans available), also houses can be bought sepertely for $1.9m,$1.3m and $795k. $4,500.000

LIVINGSTON FARM 168.50 acres of beautiful country property, open & wooded. 2 streams, large barn. Great road through property A must see to appreciate! $1,300,000

VIEWS,VIEWS Private, hill-top 4 Bdr/3 b on 116 acres.

Lovely country home, just 2 hrs NYC, open floor plan, 4 bay garage building. $949,000

MENDED WALL FARM 1700s expanded colonial 5 bdr/2ba, barns, milkhouse, grainhouse, 62 acres, pond, Stream. $699,000

QUALITY COLONIAL Beautiful custom 2500+ sq.ft. on 8.7 acres wooded, private setting, 90 minutes from NYC. $385,000

LAKEFRONT COLONIAL large 3 Bdrm with expandable 3rd floor, quiet secluded cul de sac with lake frontage. Make offer; creative financing available. $299,000

HUDSON BRICK office building,original details, fireplace, built in cabinets. Former medical 5 restrooms,office possible residence. $179,000

INVESTMENT PROPERTIES MAGNIFICENT DUTCHESS FARMLAND up to 420 acres, $20,000 per acre COLUMBIA COUNTY 184 acres spectacular Catskills views, lots of gravel LIVINGSTON Commercial/Residential 60+ acres, Rte 9 mixed development, good soils OPERATING CEMENT PLANT fully approved, in Cairo, convenient location, 10 year lease HUDSON: DEVELOPMENT OR ESTATE 130 acres, nr NYS Thruway, Amtrak 30 ACRE HUDSON DEVELOPMENT 27 lots approved, inground septics COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY Rte 9W 2hses, garage, next to strip mall 5 UNIT APARTMENT brick, coin laundry, tenants pay separate utilities, $35K gross EXISTING MOBILE HOME PARK 8 beautiful gently sloping acres CATSKILL VICTORIAN 3 level fixer upper, 2 ac commercial 9W/23 INVEST IN HUDSON 3 town houses, backyard and parking, asking, each INCOME ON CREEK 2 family, one unit rented at $795, + building lot

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$1,300,000

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$550,000

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$432,000

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$399,000

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$299,000

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TWO COTTAGES On 9 country acres: 1 all new, 1 ready to finish – outbuildings & stream… $295,000 ARTIST'S INSPIRING HILLTOP RETREAT Carefree country home & spectacular art studio with endless views of the Catskills, Helderbergs, & Berkshires on private 16.5 acres… $825,000

FOX HILL FARM 212 acres with two spectacular building sites, two farmhouses, several barns, & beautiful views of Old Croken Hill, the Berkshires & Catskills; adjoining 2,000 acres of additional protected farmland. Stunning landscapes of mountains, valleys, ponds, open fields, & woodlands… $3,950,000

ROE JAN MEADOWS 103 protected acres where the Roe Jan Kill meets the Bash Bish Brook include a Greek Revival homestead (in need of total restoration) & a beautiful building site with views of the valley & the Berkshires… $1,750,000

STUNNING HIDEAWAY At the end of a long winding road, this stylish refuge has great presence. The 25-acre property has beautiful pond & distant mountain views, sunny gunite pool on the hill, wildflowers, ferns, perennials, & tall trees… $725,000

SOPHISTICATED 1850 brick townhse has restored architectural elements & clean, contemporary design… $650,000

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CARRIAGE HOUSE Architect designed in 1906, in an enclave of historic homes, this delightful conversion has open living, fireplace, 3 bedrooms, & 2.5 baths… $395,000

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SPECTACULAR RIVER & MOUNTAIN VIEWS Views of the majestic Hudson River & the Catskills from this quiet & private 7-acre building site at the highest point of historic Mt Merino… $450,000

BRICK CLASSIC On Elle Decor’s cover in ‘98, this Hudson house has beautiful symmetry & style… $265,000

CEDAR PARK BUILDING A former schoolhouse, this solid 4200 sf brick building has four large rooms with 12' ceilings, two original stair cases, & huge 10' by 3' window openings; ideally suited for artist studios, sound studios, or living space.

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VICTORIANA Artist’s Hudson home has 3-story tower, original details, & great porch. 2 studios in separate building… $295,000

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MINT CONDITION CUSTOM RANCH on 3 landscaped acres. House features 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, sunken LR, formal DR w/ hardwood floor, spacious kitchen w/granite counter tops, FR w/brick fireplace, central air & vacuum, 2 car garage, IG pool. Country setting. $425,000

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Hardwood floors, balcony, sauna, finished basement, 2 car garage, pool, cedar siding and more. $228,900

Totally private 3 bedroom/3 bath home features a greatroom with 24 ft vaulted ceiling, tasteful kitchen with stainless steel appliances, masterbedroom with wonderful bath, skylights & loft, wideboard & terra cotta floors, & wonderful built-ins throughout.

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property offer 9.4 acres of open land with large pond and Catskill Mountain views. 5 Bedroom/2 Bath farmhouse with wood floors, fireplace, and enclosed porch. Classic red barn completes the package. $349,900

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Featuring 2 lrg bdrms, customized full bth, lrg kit w/lots of cabinets, full basement w/2-car gar & lrg deck overlooking 6 +/- acs.

Asking: $145,000 #74954

clAssic style villAge home On dead-end street w/2 bdrms & full bath up & 1 bdrm down. Lrg LR, DR & new kit w/ample counter & cupboard space.

Asking: $119,500 #74941

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Property can be used as two 3-bdrm apts, or as a commercial/business downstairs w/ apt upstairs. 1700 sf up; 1500 sf down w/ open layout & high ceiling. 1st flr renovated in 1999 w/new frt, sheet rock, drs, furnace, frt porch, kit & bth. New replacement windows on 2nd flr.

Asking: $135,000 #74872

beAutiful greek revivAl In quaint country village w/6 bdrms, 2 ½ bths, wide-plank flrs, detail work throughout, gorgeous new kit, & 2-car det gar w/loft. The home is setup as mother/ daughter or 2-fam, but can easily be a 1-fam home.

Asking: $199,000 #74783

AffordAble living With this 2007 3-bdrm, 2-bth doublewide w/a 1000 sf, 2-story barn.

Asking: $75,000 #74791

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country chArmer 7-yr old, 3-bdrm, 2-bth manufactured ranch. Neat & spacious. Kit has wd cabinets w/decorative glass inserts.

Dining area, LR w/stone gas fireplace, & encl breezeway leading to 2-car gar.

Nice scenic view.

Asking: $139,000 #73308

61 +/- acs w/stream, young & mature hardwoods & conifers. Several springs & bldg sites.

Asking: $149,000 #69231

ideAl for resort or expAnsion 20 private acs w/7-ac stocked lake & restaurant/bar bordered by 527 acs of NY City land. Restaurant & bar come fully equipped & furnished. Bar holds 50 patrons, dining rm 150.

Asking: $1,000,000 #41365

Two 5.16-ac adjoining parcels nice for home site or for deer hunting.

Nestled in farmland w/lrg fields for spectacular views of valleys & mtns.

Driveway entrance on each parcel.

Asking $49,900 for each parcel #74897 & 74900

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More land is available! $920,000 Millerton – “The Ice House” Formerly the ice house for a farm this unique home has a lot to offer.

The main level has a comfortable sunken living room/French doors to a bi-level deck (with hot tub), a dining room overlooking the views & a conveniently located kitchen. The upper level has a central foyer that’s bright & open, a spacious master BR Suite w/French doors to a upper deck. Bring the family or friends to stay with 2 additional bedrooms.

HW floors throughout, and a detached 2 car garage. Make an offer! $350,000

Millerton – One owner custom home. Great location

Millerton – Newly renovated one level home with lots of storage. The home is in great shape, there is an oversized 2 car garage with a full second story storage area. The quiet location offers ease of access to the Village of Millerton and is only 11 miles from the Metro-North train. Also available for rent. $225,000

w/ little traffic, walking distance to the Village of Millerton.

This well cared for home has a lot to offer: hardwd flrs, a brick raised hearth fireplace in the LR, a DR just off the EIK, good size bdrms, ceramic tile baths and an inviting sun porch. Lower level has a 2 bay oversized garage, basement storage and a finished FR. The double lot provides for lots of room for the back yard ball game and could be subdivided if desired. 11 miles to the MetroNorth Train. Walking distance to the Rail Trail. $259,000

Millerton – A fresh coat of paint inside & out – Ready to move in & at a great price.

This two story 2 bedroom home has many updates, is walking distance to the Village of Millerton Main Street and offers hardwood floors, covered & enclosed porches, dining & living rooms and more. $145,000

Millerton – Early 1900’s Village Colonial located in the Village of Millerton just off Main Street in the General Business Zone. Currently used as a 2 family, this 12 room home has 2 large additions & has had many important updates. The house is accessible by Village sidewalks. First time available in almost 50 years. $235,000

Millerton – Renovated 1850’s cottage with a heated barn with 2 garage bays and finished studio above. There are views of a stream from the rear deck. Stroll over the walking bridge to the Harlem Valley Rail Trail. With approx 1.5 acres there’s lots of room for gardens, the lawn chairs or the back yard BBQ. Drop a line in the stream or dangle your toes on a hot day. Included in the renovations are a new heating system with central AC and new wood floors. $237,000

BuSineSS opportunity

Millerton – Brick fireplace, hardwood floors, a new deck and more. This well maintained one level home offers just what the new family or retied home buyers are looking for. There are 3 bedrooms, eat-in-kitchen, living room, screened in covered porch, a full basement and garage.

Need more room? The basement could become more living space. The back yard offers privacy and a in-round pool. Conveniently located near the Village of Millerton and 12 miles from the train station. $229,000

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Millerton – Far reaching views of the surrounding hills & nature at your door. This perfect weekend or year round home has a comfortable living room w/ brick fireplace & a large screened porch.

Whether working in the garden or entertaining on the porch, biking on the rail trail or just chilling out, you’ll love being near the Village of Millerton w /plenty of fun things to do. 15 minutes from Metro North train, 2 hrs NYC. $259,000

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OLd COACH FARM This exquisite equestrian estate is located in the lovely Millbrook Hunt Country, 1.5 hours north of NYC. The 4700 square foot main residence is set beautifully on a knoll overlooking the farm. 22 stall main stable and 12 stall yearling barn adaptable to other uses. Seven fenced paddocks. Circa 1795 guest house. All on 65.5 acres. Offered at $3,495,000

“TREE TOPS” ON ALTAMONT A delightful country home in a picture perfect setting. Ideal location on a lovely country road surrounded by beautiful horse farms but just minutes to the Village of Millbrook. Captivating early schoolhouse with two architecturally designed wings and almost 3500 sq. ft. of living space. beautiful landscape featuring a tree-lined drive, gardens with fine plantings, terraces, waterfalls, pond, woodlands and heated in-ground pool. Amazing great room with stone fireplace and spiral stairs to loft. Offered at $999,000

CHARMING TRAdITIONAL RANCH A great buy in a great location! beautifully maintained three bedroom ranch on 2.1 acres. Living room with brick fireplace, dining room with woodstove and beamed ceilings. Newly renovated sunroom with bookshelves and access to large deck. Two car attached garage. Millbrook Schools. Offered at $325,000

COuNTRY RANCH ON TEN ACRES Lovely raised ranch on 10.42 acres of meadow and woodland with privacy and views of the Catskills. Living room, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms and full bath on one level. Family room, utility room, workshop and laundry/half-bath on lower level. Stone outbuilding ideal for studio or office, three stall stable, heated workshop and partially finished basement. Millbrook Schools. Offered at $375,000

AMENIA COLONIAL Well maintained, three bedroom Circa 1890 colonial on .66 level acres bordering the Harlem Valley Rail Trail. First floor has hardwood floors, large eat-in-kitchen, living room, sunroom, mudroom with washer/dryer, bedroom or den and full bath. Two bedrooms, office or possible third bedroom on second floor. Great value for the price! Offered at $165,000

ELEGANT CONdOMINIuM AT MILLbROOk HOLLOW A beautiful country condominium awaits you through private gates. The main level offers an entry hall, an eat-in-kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a dining room opening to a living room with a brick fireplace.

The second level provides a third bedroom, a full bath, and a loft study. One car garage, balcony and deck.

Offered at $395,000

14.2 ACRES IN STANFORd beautiful land with fantastic views of the Catskill Mountains and Stissing Mountain. Located high on a hill and overlooking a 258 acre Audubon bird Sanctuary. Previously board of Health approved. Offered at $299,000

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71 ACRES IN MILLbROOk WITH TREMENdOuS VIEWS Located on Chestnut Ridge Road in Millbrook is this four bedroom sprawling ranch home with tremendous views of the Catskill Mountains and Millbrook Countryside. Wonderful opportunity for someone looking for an estate parcel. Co-exclusive. Offered at $2,200,000

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Village of Millerton – 46 Dutchess Ave is a short walk to the Village Center and only 12 miles to the train. The complexion of this home has been changed drastically however the warmth and charm are ever present. 3 bedrooms, hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, detached 2 car garage and a very sweet yard for kids or pets. $244,000

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Lake Shore Rd the setting is serine, with 250 feet of frontage the vistas are soothing yet exhilarating. This cute as can be 2 br, 1 ba cottage with very charming living space is now used in the warm months but a little effort and a year round retreat it is! $245,000

Amenia – Perry Corners Rd is convenient to everything yet far enough out of town to enjoy the sensational countryside. Stunning hard wood floors, inviting and updated kitchen and baths compliment 3 bedrooms, screen porch and deck. The plantings are priceless! $289,000

Amenia – Village homes are usually very interesting. This home offers style, grace and charm and an amazing amount of closet space, a fabulous cherry and granite kitchen, big rooms.

3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, private deck. $289,000

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Millbrook – SELLER wants to be SOUTH. The recent price reduction shows his motivation. Totally spectacular great room featuring extraordinary wide board floors, soaring beamed ceiling, stone fireplace and sky lights combine with a well appointed country kitchen. First rate bathrooms and 3 full size bedrooms. 3.4 quiet acres. $339,000

Amenia – The Oblong Valley offers large land owners, little or no development and unbelievably gorgeous vistas of the magnificent countryside. This 4 bedroom, 2 full bath home with a fireplace on 5 open acres is private and built like a rock. The floors, doors and woodwork handsome and well crafted. And the sky lights really light this home up. $399,000

Ancram – There are settings and then there is this outrageous setting with drop dead views and unmatched privacy. The flow in this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath colonial is impressive and the charm is everywhere. Front and back decks and porches and a versatile 36x24 butler building completes the package on 5.5 acres. $439,000

Sharon – Let the sun shine in.

the Village of Millerton this home privately sits on 2 acres of paradise. Sparkling hardwood floors, brand new kitchen with stainless appliances, 3 outstanding bedrooms and 2 well appointed baths, living room with a gas fireplace and a family room that is incredibly charming. Neat as a pin!! $349,000

constructed and well established home sits proudly on Rudd Pond Rd. With an extra lot included, the possibilities are exciting and will prove to be profitable. Amenities include 3 bedrooms including a master bedroom suite, 2 fireplaces, hardwood floors, built in cherry cabinets in a stunning 23x17 living room. $319,000

With all day sun this pristine home sparkles in every way. Mr. and Mrs. Neatness live here and nothing has been spared. 4 bedrooms include a sensational master suite, 2.5 baths, formal and informal rooms all with breathtaking views and staggering sunsets. 1 glorious acre and an in ground pool feels like a resort. $529,000

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Striking 269-acre property has a renovated and energyefficient 6200 s.f. 5BR/4BA farmhouse with many original details and chef ’s kitchen. Has 3 large barns, 2 ponds, a waterfall and Catskill mountain views. $3,950,000.

Circa 1719 W Willow Dell overlooks the Fallburgh Creek on 3.21 acres on a quiet dead-end road. This 4BR/2BA home features many original details including wideboard floors and 3 fireplaces. Also has a 2-bedroom cottage. $849,000.

Cedar-sided colonial sits on a knoll overlooking meadows with distant mountain views. Home offers 3BR/3BA, dining room with fireplace and WB floors. Has wing with own entrance for master/guest suite. Two-story garage. $714,000.

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Idyllic and secluded retreat with Roe Jan frontage and Catskill Mountain views. Sited on over 10 acres with gardens and mature plantings, this charming vintage home offers many original details. Min. to Hudson and Bard. $995,000.

Circa 1930 4BR/1.5BA home has expansive views of the river and Catskills. Sited on 1.07 acres, this immaculate home offers a living room with fireplace, dining room, sunroom and hardwood floors. Det. garage with exercise room. $1,240,000.

Clermont lot in Red Hook Schools $99,000; 2 RoeJan lots $199,000, Milan lots w/ stream frontage $240,000, Tivoli stream frontage $250,000, Rhinebeck lot w/ stream $275,000; 30 acres in Rhinebeck with Catskill views $630,000.

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$1,150,000 GERMANTOWN

OBlONG VallEY VIEWS. located on Winchell Mountain w/1673 feet of road frontage. Featuring one of the highest points in Dutchess County w/stunning views to the south and east. a perfect opportunity to create your own estate on a quiet road convenient to Millerton and Connecticut.

PINE PLAINS

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lOVElY C.1845 FaRMHOUSE overlooking over 37 acres of open fields, pastures & pond on a bucolic country road.

Immaculately maintained home featuring HWF & large windows allowing an abundance of natural light. Tri-level, post & beam barn has room for livestock, a spacious upstairs office plus its own separate well & septic. Close to Bard College & amtrak.

$225,000 STOCKPORT

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THIS MODERN ITalIaNaTE country house awaits your finishing touches. located on top of 53 secluded acres w/far reaching views to the Catskill Mt. is this custom built home w/approx. 5300 sq. ft., 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceilings, 3 BR & 5 Ba. Top notch materials and mechanicals have been used throughout.

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GREaT STaRTER HOME. Village cape in move-in condition, featuring 3 BR, 2 Ba, dining room, living room, renovated kitchen, and family room. Hardwood, ceramic tile, Pergo and carpeting throughout the house.

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TWO CIRCa 1890 red barns on 6.7 acres amid open country and fields with Catskill Mountain views. Major structural work completed for the residential barn. architectural plans and specs offered with the property. an opportunity to make a stunning residence.

$795,000 MILLBROOK

ONCE a SaFE HOUSE adjacent to the Underground Railroad this 1780 center hall colonial has been completely restored & renovated. New interior renovations including restored WBF, the exposing of all original posts & beams, plastering & insulating of all walls, custom doors & a new bi-level solariumlike kitchen w/ top of the line appliances. a lovely blue stone patio overlooks many plantings & meadows.

MIllBROOK TWO FaMIlY VIllaGE HOME. Charming renovated home w/4 BR, 2 Ba, sunroom & open living space. Property offers mature trees, shrubs & view of pond. a 1 BR apartment may be rented w/special permit. Enjoy village living within walking distance to shops, restaurants & schools. Convenient to the Metro North train.

$439,000 RED HOOK

lOCaTED ON a QUIET STREET in the Village of Millbrook is this handsome & well built home that has been well maintained & cared for over the years. Home features original plaster walls; stone FP in lR, crown moldings & vintage oak floors in lR, entry, porch & DR. Includes central air & detached 2-car garage.

$940,000

SET ON alMOST FORTY aCRES of lush woodland, this 3 BR contemporary offers comfort & privacy. Two-story stone FP commands the great room including living, dining & sitting areas. Mahogany deck overlooks the in-ground pool, extensive perennial gardens & open, sweeping lawn.

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JUST OUTSIDE RHINEBECK V at the end of a dead-end road, this 4 BR, 2 bath Contemporary is charming, light, & has a DR, FR, office, FPL, & dramatic, Cathedral MBR suite. Oak floors, southern exposure, privacy. $305,000.

IN RED HOOK, this 2364 SF Contemporary has a dramatic, light filled 31’LR w/ walls of glass, a designer K, huge FR, DR, MBR suite, deck, & patio plus 3 gorgeous acres w/Catskill views. Country living in luxury! $396,500.

THIS INCREDIBLE RHINEBECK RETREAT has 23 gorgeous acres w/a pond, meadows, & unbelievable natural beauty & features a lovely country home w/a cathedral great rm, a studio, barn w/3 stalls, & walking/riding trails. $795,000.

IN RHINBECK VILLAGE, this 3BR, 2.5 bath one story home has everything: an open floor plan, a lovely K, a spacious DR, a nice LR w/a FPL, oak & ceramic floors, a deck & a beautiful fenced lot.

Move-in condition. $309,900.

MOVE YOUR BUSINESS to your own place! This Route 9G property has wonderful road exposure, a 1440 SF heated store/office, a loading dock, parking for 20-30 cars, & the entire property is already fenced for security. $215,000.

ARTISTS take note. This 3 BR, 2 bath Red Hook home on 4.9 scenic acres has oak floors, a great K, a beautiful FPL + in a second building there is a 500 SF fully finished cathedral studio for your artistic endeavors. WOW! $289,900.

LUXURY & STYLE combine at this 4 BR, 2 bath Rhinebeck V 2 story which has a huge glorious K, a 15’ Breakfast rm, FR, DR, oak & tile floors, 38 Marvin windows & 6 skylights, + a completely separate office/studio. $499,000.

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renoVAteD reD hook ViLLAge hoMe Beautifully renovated, this Circa 1937 Dutch Colonial offers classic details, a dream kitchen, a series of French doors, fpl. HW floors, high ceilings, gracious foyer & stairway, a sitting front porch & private deck & patio.

Sited on over ½ acre. A perfect home in excellent condition. $409,000

coUntry FArMhoUSe to be bUiLt Sited on 31 acres in a private setting close to Red Hook Village for this new construction of a charming Southern style farmhouse. Designed by William Poole & to be built

by Dave Baker. Quality home w/your input & choice on all finishes. Spacious, light-filled 4BR/2.5BA home w/ back screened porch & covered front porch. $779,000

hiStoric FeDerAL with riVer ViewS Tastefully renovated and sited on a hill with Hudson River and Catskill Mt. views. This spacious home features beamed ceilings, oversized windows, hard wood floors, gourmet kitchen and sunroom with fireplace. Garage/studio, salt water pool & stone summer kitchen. Professionally landscaped on 13 + acres. A Gem! $1,750,000

contemPorary Farmhouse Stunning architect designed 3 level home nestled on 3.6 private wooded acres in Milan. Spacious open floor plan w/high ceilings, oversized rooms, 2 fpls., WB pine floors, French doors, gourmet kitchen, 3 BR/2.5 BA. Dramatic walking bridge to front entrance, rock ledge outcroppings & stone walls. $799,000

coUntry hoMe w/rUStic cAbin & bArn Spacious 3 level architect designed home sited on 25 acres.

Lower level has an impressive entry, sunroom & office.

Second floor has a Great Room w/a wall of windows, slate floor, 10 ft. ceilings, dining area, open kitchen & a brick wall w/fpl., 3 BR & a library. Bedroom, bath & open loft space on 3rd floor. $810,000

PriVAte rhinebeck retreAt on 4 Ac. Charming 3BR/2.5BA cedar home in move-in condition.

The perfect mother/daughter set-up for extended family.

Open, landscaped property w/lake rights to Round Lake.

Features include vaulted ceilings, skylights, stone fireplace, WB pine floors, rocking chair front porch, finished basement. $463,000

conteMPorAry LiVing on wAPPingerS creek Newly constructed, spacious colonial with a contemporary design. This 21 acre property features frontage on Wappingers Creek, open fields, pond, stone walls.

The light-filled 3 level home has 23ft ceilings, walls of windows, stone fireplace, gourmet kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 4 baths. $889,000

own A Piece oF hiStory Located in Rhinebeck, this 31.55 acre property includes a large pond, stone walls & a restored, historic barn. There is also an1800s Eyebrow Colonial w/WB floors, 2 fpls., new septic & well. This is a “fixer upper” property with lots of potential & plenty of land for building a new home or restoring the older home. $370,000

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Customize this lovely home yourself. $765,500

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Come and Discover the Beauty of Greene County!

Country ranch sitting on 1 acre has 2-3 bedrooms, new quality kitchen, den with gas fireplace, dining room with wood fireplace, rec-room with built-in bar, family room and a 4 car porte-cochere for your cars or boats. (New Baltimore) $242,500

MAGNIFICENT VIEWS!!! In the woods sits this 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch, included is a large eat-in kitchen, cozy dining room and a large living room with a stone fireplace. A one car garage and a large basement with 9’ ceilings is easy to expand. Overlook the Hudson Valley while sitting on front deck. Take time out to see this. (Coxsackie) $224,900

Spacious Townhouse end unit located at Chadwick Square with 1st floor bedroom suite. New gourmet eat in kitchen boasting granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, opening up to a formal dining area and living room with wood burning fireplace. Second floor loft area overlooks living room. Two additional bedrooms with bath. (Bethlehem) $267,900

Brick Arts & Craft Manor with two fireplaces, sunroom, office, 4 bedrooms, country kitchen and formal dining room, and family room. Also included is a Brick cottage with stone fireplace and screened in porch.

The grounds include a pond, stream, in ground pool, barn, 2 car garage & more. Please call office for detailed list of extras. (Coxsackie) $459,000

Step back in time and enter this Historic Brick Lined Center Hall Victorian.

Great opportunity to restore this gem. Original details include tin ceilings, marble fireplaces, pocket doors, back staircase. Just waiting to be brought back to its original glory. Original two seater outhouse. Views of the Hudson River. Walk to the kayak launch. Own a piece of history. Prestigious block in this Historic Hudson River Village. (Athens) $219,900

Landlords Dream. No Vacancies! Solid 4-5 family brick apartment unit fully renovated. Located in Downtown Catskill. Great investment for your future and your purse. (Catskill) $265,000

Long secluded drive paves the way to a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Colonial. Eat-in kitchen with ample work area, formal dining room with French doors that lead to an open back porch, bright living & family rooms for entertaining. A wide wrap around front porch offers quiet and serenity overlooking beautiful country flower gardens. A two car garage and barn complete the package on 9.79 acres. (New Baltimore) $295,000

Privacy..Privacy..Privacy! End of the road seclusion is yours from this Custom Ranch Home settled on 5+ private acres. You’ll enjoy beauty all year around from the extensive wrap around decking. All the extras have been thought of in this well kept home.

This raised ranch features an impressive security and intercom system, supplemental outdoor wood furnace, central air and vac system, generator, plenty of storage, walkout full basement, detached 2 car garage w/ kitch. & bath for possible guest quarters and so much more. Enjoy all the amenities the mountains have to offer such as hunting, skiing, hiking, snowmobiling & 5 nearby golf courses. (Cairo) $325,000

Renovated 2/3 BR Victorian with attention to historic detail.

Situated on large tree lined street in quaint historic riverfront village. This little beauty has a unique kitchen with new stainless steel appliances and granite tops. Period lighting & wide board floors. Just 2 hrs from NYC. (Athens) $204,945

Come discover Historic Brick Row. 1800’s townhouse with 3 bedrooms, Beautiful contemporary home with 3 bedrooms, open kitchen, DR, 1 1/2 baths and a stroll away from the Hudson River. You’ll love the quiet LR, enclosed solar deck with Jacuzzi, finished basement & wood floors artistic feel to this neighborhood. 2 1/2 hrs from NYC & 20 minutes to through-out. A great house on the lake. (Athens) $499,000 Amtrak. (Athens) $109,000

Pastoral Perfection is where you will find this 1800’s 5 bedroom spacious secluded farmhouse w/barn perched on 5.3 acres boasting glorious mountain views. Formal living and dining room opens up with three sets of French doors to a fabulous 4 season sun room with southern exposure, overlooking perennial gardens and luscious forest like grounds. Please call listing office for a list of all of the amenities that this authentic very private homestead has to offer. (Coxsackie) $525,000

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Casual Contemporary living with open floor plan.

Features include bright & cheery great room with cathedral ceiling, HW Floors (kitchen/dining room/ living space) 3 BR on the main floor, possible 4th BR on the second floor, Cozy FR with fireplace on lower level, 2-tiered deck & even a fire pit. Call Mary Kanney, 845-782-5151.

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PINE BUSH

$525,000

Exquisite 3/4 BR, 2.5 Bath French Colonial situated on 7+ acres. Hardwood floors, ceramic tile, and choice of carpet colors.

This home offers central air, gourmet kitchen w/double oven & stainless steel appliances and much more! Call Debbie Boniface, 845-744-2092.

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TOWN OF HAMPTONBURGH $2,960,000 Executive Colonial home, a ranch tenant house and a working horse farm w/ 2 barns, turnouts and sheds all on a 125.9 acre parcel. This property has scenic vistas, 2 ponds, barns, stables, indoor and outdoor arenas and riding areas. Unmatched privacy yet located near Rt.17 and Rt.84 making it handy to travel and shopping. Call Art Livesey, 845-342-5766.

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$354,999

Spacious Colonial on a large private, fenced corner lot with a deck, patio, above ground pool, recessed lights and sprinkler system. This 2,284 sq. ft. home offers a FR w/ gas fireplace, cathedral ceiling foyer, EIK w/pantry, 4 BR, 2.5 BA, and central air. Minutes to trains, buses, highways and shopping. Call Doris Ortiz, 845-342-5766.

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TOWN OF NEWBURGH $340,000 Enjoy one level living in this spacious 3 BR, 2 full bath ranch situated on almost an acre of land with adjacent pond. Many upgrades plus over-sized 2 car garage with heat, hot and cold water and air conditioning. Call Richard Francan, 845-562-4200. coldwellbankerhv.com/477001.ad

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$479,000

WARWICK $410,000 Beautifully maintained 3BR, 2.5 Bath Colonial. Large eat-in-kitchen, formal dining room and expansive deck. Cozy family room w/ fireplace and 2 renovated bathrooms. Finished basement and hardwood floors. Call William Kelly, 845-986-8300. coldwellbankerhv.com/475562.ad

WARWICK $459,000 Spacious and private 4/5 BR, 3.5 Bath contemporary on 1.4 acres. Many updates including roof, furnace, water heater, garage doors, carpeting, bathrooms and appliances. Close to shopping, village and schools. Call Rosy Wansor, 845-986-8300. coldwellbankerhv.com/475482.ad

Located on 5+ private acres, this artfully elegant stately 10 room contemporary at the end of a cul-de-sac offers huge kitchen with granite counter tops, breakfast bar, massive stone fireplace, gleaming hardwood floors, 4 BR and lots more!

Call Mimi Masiero, 845-562-4200. coldwellbankerhv.com/477136.ad

NEW PALTZ $599,900 Elegant country contemporary w/3BR, 3.5BA, granite countertops, 9ft. stepped and vaulted ceilings, Mstr BR suite w/ sitting area & hydro massage whirlpool tub. Each bedroom has own bath, pocket doors, central air and surround sound throughout entire home.

Call Cathy Pulichene, 845-255-0615.

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$529,000

Completely Renovated! This 4 BR, 3.5 Bath home has the ability to be a mother/ daughter with separate entrance yet accessible from within the home. Great location for commuters in an established neighborhood. Call Lana Beesecker, 845-744-2092. coldwellbankerhv.com/471420.ad

PARKSVILLE $997,000 Spacious lakefront contemporary on 17 secluded acres boasts a stunning floor to ceiling stone fireplace, jacuzzi bath, hardwood floors, family room, deck, and wonderful views. Call Martha Jennings or Loretta Duarte, 845-794-4447. coldwellbankerhv.com/24654.ad

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Immaculate 4 bedroom Emerald Green Lakefront features 2 fireplaces, hardwood floors, newer kitchen, mother/daughter potential, plus community pool, tennis, clubhouse, and activities. Call Kathy Buchanan, 845-794-4447. coldwellbankerhv.com/27142.ad

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An 1830’s Greek Revival Mansion sits in the charming village of CornwallOn-Hudson. This rare Greek Revival gem has been restored to its former glory when prominent leaders in business and the arts made it their home. This stately home, with 30ft Corinthian columns, sits on 1.9 acres and offers 7 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 7 fireplaces. Original grape-and-vine plaster moldings, inlaid wood floors, marble fireplaces and mahogany banister make this a spectacular property to call home. $1,295,000. MLS #467752

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Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY

Near a quaint village along the Hudson River, a unique custom contemporary home with 3300 sq ft & 9 acres sits on top of a mountain ridge surrounded by NY state forest & Storm King Mtn with panoramic views, ultimate privacy, country club setting w/tennis court, heated in-ground pool, stone patio, fabulous landscape. The interior is a ranch style, four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, easy living floor plan, Pella windows, hardwood flrs, fireplace, and family room with 2nd entertainment kitchen. Plenty of storage/6 garages. Approx. one hour to NYC, & 10 minutes from Bear Mt Bridge, also nearby Newburgh Waterfront, Woodbury Commons, & trains.

This is the most awesome place to hang your hat. $875,000. MLS #464219

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On 27 acres with 1/8 mile frontage on the Plattekill Creek, that will take your breath away. The“Absolute Seclusion” allows for the utmost in serenity and peace.

No noise, only the sounds of nature. This special home was built with imagination and taste. The European design offers curved ceilings w/exposed beams and walls of glass. The open floor plan on the upper level is ideal for entertaining and the Master bedroom is privately distanced from the 2 bedrooms on the lower level. The outdoor shower and Jacuzzi are off the master BR. Sweet, Sexy and Bold………

Property is on 4 lots and could easily be subdivided for further development or not…$685,000

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TRANQUILITY POINTE, Greenwood Lake, NY, Orange County

ROSE COTTAGE, Crawford, NY, Orange County Historic 1847 equestrian 60+ acre estate on country lane with complete privacy. A wealth of period details; 4 fireplaces, original window, beamed ceilings, interior plaster & fieldstone walls, stenciled floors, walls & ceilings, all in impeccable condition. Two additional guest cottages with antique beams and timbers. Exceptional fenced pasture land and riding trails. $2,495,000. Also offered with 26 acres for $1,995,000.

PINEWOOD, Barryville, NY – Sullivan County A rare opportunity to own an extraordinary country retreat amidst 164 acres of mature trees & woodland ferns with its own 17+ acre spring fed lake. Enjoy wonderful outdoor activities, such as, boating, swimming, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, hunting, bird watching and camping. Also presents possible business opportunities with acreage already subdivided. Very, very private. $3,695,000.

View endless spectacular seasonal changes from this exceptional 6000 SF contemporary w/256.5 ft of lake frontage on beautiful, serene Tuxedo Lake in gate-guarded Tuxedo Park. Delights w/sunny interiors, expanses of glass and spacious open flr plan. The home features a large open entry, expansive LR, formal dining, spacious KIT w/breakfast area, master BR/BA, additional BR and full bath, study, laundry rm, powder rm. Upper level boasts open loft area and expansive storage; lower level consists of 4 BR, 2 full baths, FR and utility rm. Expansive 3-level wrap-around deck. Floating boat dock and fish pond. Very private grounds. Attached oversized 3-car garage. Equipped w/handicapped features. $2,500,000.

STONELEIGH, Warwick, NY, Orange County

This extraordinary log residence situated on 13.4 acres w/dramatic views overlooking the Hudson River Valley of Pennsylvania and New York. In close proximity to the Delaware River and perfect for outdoor activities, such as hiking, rafting, canoeing, tubing, swimming and fishing. Unique healthy living space combines traditional architectural design of a “green house” w/all the elements of modern luxury and comfort. Construction includes the use of massive wooden logs imported from Europe w/composition of stone, iron and copper elements all finished by an artistic hand with great attention to every detail. $2,425,000.

Exquisite stone contemporary nestled privately on 6.8 beautifully landscaped acres. Exceptional open floor plan & flawless craftsmanship with state of the art appointments. Exquisite private gardens & outdoor terraces. Wonderful master suite inc. in-home fitness center & greenhouse rm overlooking an inground pool w/tranquil waterfall. Features grand LR w/soaring ceiling and fireplace, library, top of the line gourmet kitchen, formal dining, family room w/fireplace and 3 bedrooms ensuite. $1,350,000.

SOPHISTICATED ELEGANCE, Tuxedo, NY, Orange County Enjoy a lifestyle of comfort and luxury in this stunning custom colonial nestled on 1.9 beautifully landscaped acres and located in this lovely prestigious neighborhood. Exceptional architectural detail. Professionally decorated w/Schumacher and Ralph Lauren wallpaper and window treatments. The home offers a 2-story foyer w/sweeping staircase, intimate library, gracious formal dining, dramatic 2-story great room w/stone fireplace, chef’s kitchen w/cozy breakfast area, warm FR, home office and full bath, large master suite w/master bath, 3 addtnl BR, full bath, & laundry rm. Lower level includes media rm, BR, full bath, wine vault, pantry and addtnl office and storage space. Heated 3-car garage. $1,195,000.

TOP OF THE SKY, Greenville, NY, Orange County

Unique 38 acre retreat. Stunning scenic views – to New Jersey & Pennsylvania. Exterior of home is adorned by Red Western Cedar & walls of glass windows, while the interior boasts Douglas Fir beams and Red Western Cedar trim.

Extraordinary custom design, and superb workmanship. Features include: Tulikivi Soapstone Open Heart complete w/built in bake oven, open loft w/vaulted cedar lined ceiling, custom Maple cabinetry, recessed lighting, ventilating skylights w/rain sensors and 1200 sf of IPE decking and much more. $890,000.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW CHALET, Narrowsburg, NY, Sullivan County

Nestled along the East shore, in it’s own private cove & located in serene Forest Knolls on beautiful Greenwood Lake.

Charming stone & wood cottage offers lakeside living beyond compare with breathtaking panoramic waterfront views from sunrise to sunset. Impeccably restored. The beautifully landscaped property is surrounded by exquisitely constructed stone walls and wrought iron railings which provide complete privacy & boasts lovely gardens & patio areas, sprawling lawn, expansive deck, private sitting areas, boathouse on cove side widened for pontoon boat, hundreds of feet of lake/cove frontage and much more. Rare opportunity. $1,900,000.

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NEW WINDSOR $435,000 Great income- commercial/residential propertyrented- 3-bay garage (car detailing business), 2 apartments – 1 already rented, plus 2 more spots, one available, lg. parking area, 2 entrances, located on busy highway! This is a great investment opportunity- don’t miss it!

$369,000

Just listed in the heart of Cornwall on Hudson.

This beautiful Colonial is tucked away on a quiet lane, bordering a pond & around the corner from the town park & library. Features hardwood floors, central air & open living, family rm. & kitchen. Walkout basement & walkup attic.

A great find at a great price!

TOWN OF NEWBURGH $359,000 4 year young Colonial with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, kitchen with island and stainless steel appliances, living room with cozy fireplace. Nice hard wood floors, central air, full basement, paved driveway all on 1.7 acres. ID# 659917

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NEW WINDSOR $300,000 Great location great house. New windows, new furnace, new appliances, new garage door, screened porch and in-ground pool. Vacation at home.

Call Phyllis Drennen, Associate Broker direct at 914-213-4039 or 845-565Call Frank Gerbes, Associate Broker, 0004, ext. 308

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$350,000

Spectacular 2800SF 4-level SPLIT is out of House Beautiful!

4 BR, 2.5 baths, entry foyer, serene colors, cathedral ceilings, 3-season sun porch, shaded deck. Meticulously landscaped .64 AC, w/accent fencing, stone borders/walkways, hedges and colorful pantings. Hilltop location w/ mountain views. C/A, new windows, EIK w/ceramic tile, buffet bar. Large BRs, modern baths, cleanest 2-car garage anywhere! Walk-out rec room for parties! Wow! Photo’s at www.GerbesHomes.com/472171.

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MONROE $475,000 Magnificent views of Jack Nicklaus golf course and Hudson Valley. 3 level. Very open unit w/ cathedral ceilings. Lower walk/out level unfin. rough plumbing in place for bathroom. Lower level has sliders and large window. Walk to pool golf club/restaurant.

Call Mary Liegey, Associate Broker, 845783-0004, ext.304

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$319,900

RANCH PLUS! Add’l 1400 SF in bsmt NOT incl in SF! Meticulously maintained 3BD ranch,2 car garage, 730 SF finished FR, 72x36 cedar closet & 670 SF unfinish wrkshp in bsmt open to bilco doors,400 SF pool house w/ elec, generous 32,000 gal IG pool enclosed by 5’H Bufftek fencing, cottage style landscaping and retaining wall. Bathroom updates incl new vanities, tile flrs, plumbing fixtures. First year home warranty included!

Call Angela Johnson, Associate Broker, 845783-0004 , ext.323.

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NEWBURGH $575,000 Mini-estate w/4BR, 4.5 BA - all lovingly restored.

Kit w/stainless appliance & granite counters, new windows & door, DR is HUGE, sunroom,‘ballroom’ & cozy fam rm, 2-car gar, 4600+ SF. Call Adrienne, 845-565-0004, ext.335 or visit adriennevolpe.remax-benchmarkny.com

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$459,900

Gorgeous Colonial. There’s more to this home than meets the eye. 4/5 BR, 2.5 baths, FDR, LR, FR. The attic is finished and houses a beautiful office w/ skylights and great storage. The finished bonus room is perfect for guests and includes an en suite bathrm, which is plumbed ready w/ heating and electricity.

The curb appeal is enhanced by professional landscaping which includes lots of stone, sprinkler system and lighting. Just sit on your front porch and enjoy it all. For more information and pictures check out www.homesinhudsonvalley.com.

Call Kate Washington, Associate Broker direct at 845-986-0004, ext.332 or direct at 845-987-0445.

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Magnificent Estate

A grand Georgian Colonial with sweeping views on 115 acres. Main home features two-story ballroom with floor to ceiling windows, FIVE fireplaces, over sized kitchen with solarium, radiant heat and gracious charm throughout. A gazebo, two apartment guest house and pool complete this amazing estate! $4,995,000

New Construction Spruce Log

One of Windham’s most sought after builders is responsible for this extraordinary home that leaves nothing to be desired. Inside you’ll find an open floor plan, rough sawn wide plank flooring, a stunning chef’s kitchen w/hickory cabinetry, granite, stainless and double built-in ovens.

The sun drenched living room offers a soaring floor to ceiling field stone fireplace. $595,000

Beautiful & Bright Woodstock Contemporary

Minutes to the village! This home has been completely remodeled with new kitchen & travertine marble floors, Radiant heat with a new high efficiency furnace. Glass enclosed sun roof has blue stone floors. Master bath has a Jacuzzi and slate tile. $369,000

Spacious and Private

Plenty of land and big spaces in a sturdily built split-level, practically right in Kingston. 3,500 sq ft with huge rooms offers great potential for any savvy buyer. Price reflects the need for updating, but the bones are as good as they come. Double fireplace, beautifully-treed land. A real opportunity. $350,000

Woodstock’s Famous ‘Greek Revival’

Built in 1925, this home has been totally renovated with an artist’s eye for details. Stately stone pillars lead to the main house which features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, gourmet antique kitchen, living room with stone fireplace and family room. Property includes a stunning guest house. $1,495,000

Glorious Mountaintop Farmhouse

This charming four bedroom home has been lovingly updated. Sited on 5.4 rolling acres with a dairy barn and surrounded by acres and acres of NYS land. Magnificent panoramic views of the Catskills, close to the village of Windham and minutes to the ski slopes. $579,000

Cozy And Charming

This fascinating home has stunning views of the Reservoir, wonderful light, ambiance, plenty of open space, yet none wasted! In the winter snuggle by the fire & spend summer days by the pool! Wrap around deck is great for entertaining. Don’t miss this one! $365,000

Tucked In the Woods

Wonderful, interesting home on 7 acres is semi private & conveniently located. Built as a duplex with matching one bedroom sides, this could be owner occupied and rent the other, or rent both and use small studio upstairs for weekends yourself. $275,000

Old House, New House, Horses Welcome

Incredible blend of historic c.1750 Huguenot stone tradition with tasteful 1750 square foot addition. Exposed beams and stone facade, handcrafted dug fir staircase, walls of glass leading to extensive decks indoor hot tub room, wet bar, and Vermont Castings gas stove are among the highlights. Downstairs is an ample walkout lower level w/full bath; great for in-law suite or tack rm. Paddock, pond, run-in shed and 30 acres of trails for riding are among the outdoor highlights. $750,000

Sanctuary

This is an amazing secluded five bedroom Colonial that sits on 4.56 acres in Woodstock. Entertain your friends throughout or on the screen porch. Amazing hard wood floors and brick fireplace for those cozy nights are just a few of the special touches that make this house unique. Any cooks? The French country kitchen and new appliances won’t let you down. $549,900

Paradise Found

Three-bedroom, one and a half bath cedar-sided ranch.

Nicely updated kitchen and baths. Hardwood floors.

Significant Great Room addition with fireplace. Large private office. Forever-wild Mohonk views. On private gravel drive only minutes from New Paltz. $345,000

Quality Ranch, Convenient Location

Less than 10 minutes to NYS Thruway, and even closer to Rte 209 and Rte 28. All the while maintaining a country feel with views of corn fields and mountains. Gleaming hardwood floors, wood surrounds and doors all speak to the building standards used in this late ‘60s 3 bedroom. $209,900

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The House on Weed Street Memories of family and forgiveness make a bittersweet season bright.

By donna reis; illustration by max carow

My earliest childhood memory is going to my grandparents’ house

Our visits were different for the next few years. Grandpa aged rapidly as he sat in his

in New Canaan, CT for Christmas. I was three, and because of a just-healed family rift, it

chair reminiscing, until the day he showed up with his new bride, Nellie. Nellie was an

was the first time I met my mother’s parents.

eccentric lass from Tipperary who was full of fun and madly in love with my grandfather.

As we drove down the long, hedge-rowed driveway, the light grey Cape Cod with white trim my grandfather had built came into view. Even though it was the most modest house on Weed Street, its beautifully landscaped two-acre expanse gave it an understated New

She had dyed red hair and wore low-cut blouses with big brooches pinned between her breasts.

Grandpa repainted the whole house to freshen it for his new missus. Knowing

England elegance. Grandpa had made his living taking care of other people’s lawns and

Grandma had been after him to paint for years, I felt injured by this gesture. I didn’t like

gardens and now he finally had his own.

Nellie living in my grandmother’s home using her things. When we visited, I spent more

I remember the way the open front door flooded with the amber radiance of a roaring fire reflected in hand-pegged oak flooring. Silhouetted in the fire’s glow was my

time by myself, making up stories and taking walks.

Grandpa died soon after he retired. It seems so many men of his era shriveled up

grandmother. She had a round figure, a melodic brogue that could melt ice cubes like

without the routine and identity of a daily job. Since Nellie took such good care of him,

Jameson’s, and silver hair that she wore in waves close to her head like a flapper. My

my mother gave her the house. I mourned the loss of the little Cape with all its whiskey

grandfather beamed as he rose to greet us from his worn leather chair by the fire.

colored memories, almost as much as I did for my grandparents.

Placed invitingly by the Christmas tree, which was lined with shimmering glass

Years later, Nellie invited me for lunch. She said, “I know how much you loved your

ornaments brought over from Ireland, was a little Dutch painted chair, perfect for a three-

grandmother and I know you’ve never accepted me.” I was an adult then, too, and I knew

year-old. From there I watched the guests arrive. There were Annie and John O’Keefe,

what a brave gesture this was, and let her into my heart. She showed me the projects

Hannah and Joe Nevel, and Patty Sweeny. Soon the floor bounced to music as they

she was working on, and to my surprise, I discovered she wrote poetry and sewed like

danced a jig.

I did. She taught me how to smock little girls’ dresses and make pleated drapes. That

That year marked the beginning of several years of fire-lit holidays spent in New

afternoon she said, “Why don’t you go into the attic and take whatever you’d like of your

Canaan. Grandma and Grandpa’s house was the one place I felt free to dream the world

grandmother’s?” I brought down the glass Christmas tree ornaments. They weren’t half

into anything I wanted it to be. On rainy days, I would go to the attic with its steamer

as nice as I remembered. Much of the color was chipped, and I’d never noticed that they

trunks stamped Ireland and scads of furniture perfect for setting up house under the eaves.

were each strung with a loop of dingy packing string instead of wire hangers.

Every summer, I looked forward to spending a week with my grandparents. Grandma

I’m now in my fifties, and every year when I finish trimming the Christmas tree, I

prepared all my favorites: cherry Jell-O, chocolate pudding, and her famous rhubarb pie.

toast to long-gone Nellie as I step back and watch the light catch the very ornaments that

She could also be counted on for superstitions from the ole sod: “Don’t follow the Will

twinkled the night I met my grandparents. To me, string and all, they’re as valuable as

O’ the Wisp over the bogs ‘cos you’ll never come back; If a picture falls off a wall, or you

Waterford crystal.

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hear the Banshee’s wail, someone is going to die.” Once while I was visiting, a crack of thunder shook Grandma’s ribbon candy church so hard it came crashing down. Grandma

Donna Reis co-edited and contributed to the anthology Blues for Bill: A Tribute to William

and I were fearfully silent the rest of the afternoon, certain death lurked around the

Matthews, and has written several collections of poetry and a work of non-fiction. She resides

corner. Later that summer, my grandmother died of cancer.

in Mongomery, NY, with her dog, Seanachie, and two cats, Franny and Zooey.

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