Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Like the featutes this home has?

If the answer is yes, yes, yes.   Make plans to come and see it.

Sunday January 29 from 1 to 3 pm.

The condition of this home is beautiful.  It’s immaculate and in move in ready.

For more information and directions use this link.

42 Park Circle, Middletown, NY 10940

You’ll be home for the kickoff

and all the action of

the NFL Football Championships

once you’ve attended this

Pre-Game Open House

• Sunday 1/22/2012

• 12 Noon to 2 PM

• 119 Walker Valley Rd, Pine Bush, NY

There’s no need for a huddle –This home is ready to move into.  There’s nothing you’ll have to do before moving in.   It has just been completely updated.  It features a new kitchen, new roof, updated bath, gleaming hard wood floors and 1.1 Acre freshly landscaped level yard.

You’ll want to catch the pass on this one —So come on out to the open house.   The house shows beautifully it has been professionally staged.   See if you and your family want to put the rush on moving into this home.

No Tailgating Needed.  Come on in.   This 3 bedroom, 1320 square foot home is all set to score big for you!

This home is on the Walker Valley Road just about 1/2 mile from the Burlingham Road.   It’s easy to get to.    Use the following link for more information and an interactive map for directions.

MORE INFORMATION ON 119 WALKER VALLEY RD.

For more information contact Art Livesey at 845-476-7093.  ArtLivesey@ArtLivesey.com

Check out a video on this home.

2 Pre-Game Open Houses

Prior to the NFL Championship Playoffs

Get Ready For A Touchdown with 42 Park Circle Drive, Middletown, NY 10940

***SNOW DAY–THIS OPEN HOUSE POSTPONED TILL NEXT SUNDAY 1 TO 3PM***

(postponed because of snow–originally set for Saturday 1/21/12 11AM to 2PM)

4 Bedroom Colonial, Beautiful Large Kitchen, 2 Full Baths, Full finished basement, deck and garage   1824 finished square feet .

For more information and directions to this move in ready home and use this link.

Going for the Win!!!  With 119 Walker Valley Road, Pine Bush, NY 12566

Open House Sunday 12 Noon to 2:00PM

Completely Refurbished, New Kitchen, New Roof, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath, 1.1 Acres.  1320 finished square feet.

For more information on this great house in Pine Bush Schools use this link!

You could really be home for the holidays in this apartment.   You’ll see what we mean when you check out the video.   By the way the apartment in the video is available, the $900.00 a month rent includes heat, hot water and electric.     The apartment is brand new and a great value.  A one bedroom apartment is also available.  I’ve posted the details on both apartments at end of this post.   Let me know if you’re interested in seeing them.       Art Livesey

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4i2RFhnWVRk

With the weather we’ve been having.  Early snow breaking tree limbs.   Excessive rainfall causing drainage and runoff problems or worse.   Too big a house to care for.     These may all be reasons for thinking about checking out a condo for 2012.    This month in my e-newsletter there’s an article titled. “Choosing a Condo” written by Carla Hill.  I’m going to paste in the text of the article and then follow it with some condo listings for you from around Orange County.

Not all home buyers have dreams of spacious lawns, rambling rooms, and secluded properties. Many buyers, rather, are on the search for a home that will be easy to care for and will give them plenty of chances to be active and social.

From first-time buyers to down-sizing retirees, condos offer a wealth of
opportunity. Many come equipped with clubhouses, gamerooms, gyms, and common
outdoor meeting areas. Others go above and beyond with organized mixers, dances,
movie nights, and more!

Condos can be a great choice for single homeowners looking to socialize. They
can be a wonderful choice for older adults who are fully capable of caring for
themselves, but wish to cut back on home maintenance.

Typically, owning a condo means you no longer have to worry about mowing your
yard, maintaining landscaping, cleaning or scooping sidewalks, or making
large-scale repairs. You pay a small fee each month that pays for your portion
of this upkeep. Your condo association should also have a reserve fund that is
held for large repairs, such as roof replacement, when the time comes.

The operative word is “should.” Not all condo associations are the same.
Before you buy, be sure to check into how diligent the association is. Are they
up-to-date on reserve studies? How often in the last 10 years have they raised
fees? Do they have an lawsuits pending?

Additionally, not all condo communities are equal when it comes to amenities.
When you set up a showing, be sure to visit all that will be available.

This next upside has a catch. Condos generally come with an extensive set of
rules. This means the condo government says what you can do to your home and
what you can’t. They can prohibit improvements, pets, home-based businesses, and
subletting. The positive side of these rules is that your condo community should
stay uniform, updated, and in good order. If you have an issue with a neighbor,
you can easily lodge a complaint, for they are liable to the condo rules.

As every up has it down, there are some drawbacks to owning a condo. One
primary negative is the overall lack of storage. Generally, you have no garage,
attic, basement, or backyard storage shed to house those Christmas decorations
and other treasures.

Another hefty downside is the monthly HOA fees. For the entire time you own
the condo, you will be expected to pay fees. While these go towards upkeep and
amenities, it is an added financial burden that one must consider on top of
purchase prices. Additionally, you are still responsible to pay your monthly
fees even if your condo is entirely paid off.

Finally, while owning a condo means you have many comparable homes on hand
for pricing comparison, it also means you have lots of competition on hand for
units that are just like yours.

Condos can make ideal and happy homes. Be sure to do your due diligence when
researching which community is right for you!

Now here are some condo listings for you from throughout Orange County.   If I can be of help please feel free to call on me.

Art Livesey, Associate Broker    Coldwell Banker Lazier Realty   845-476-7093

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City of Middletown,NY Current Homes for Sale and Recent Sales

183 Homes For Sale

20 sold last 60 days

City of Middletown, NY 10940 – Checking on the inventory of real estate and market prices in Middletown, NY.   We have a good inventory for buyers.    Currently 183 single family residential homes are  for sale in the city limits.  The Median Listing Price is $169,900.   The listing prices range from $35,000 to $459,000.    The number of average days on the market for a home for sale is 208.

Checking the sales.   In the last 60-days 20 homes sold. The median sale price was $167,600.    The median sold home in the city was 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1705 finished square feet in size and had been on the market 131 days.

$1,300 a month = Median Priced Home

One of the most popular mortgages used by buyers in Middletown is the FHA Loan.    Only a 3.5% down payment is required.   On at home in the median price range of $170,000 the down payment would be $5,950.   The mortgage amount would be $164,050.  For a 30 year fixed rate loan at 4% interest your monthly payment for principal and interest would be $783.20.  Add in a monthly amount for property taxes and hazard insurance which we’ll estimate to be about $500 and you’ll have a monthly payment of $1,280.20.

What’s for sale in Middletown, NY?

Here are the listings of single family residential homes.   The newest on the market are shown first.   Use the see more link to scroll through the inventory.    If you have an interest in one please feel free to call on me.   I’m here to help.   We can set up a consultation to give you information on the buying process and then I can show you homes.

Should we or shouldn’t we.   It’s estimated that more than 2 million potential home buyers are out there waiting till the economy gets better before they enter the market.  If you’re one of them you may be wondering if now is the time is to make your move.   This post from my monthly e-newsletter gives you five issues to evaluate before you decide to become a home owner.  They include interest rates; reasons why you’re buying; equity, financial stability and family concerns.   Read More

On a recent clear morning my brother. David Livesey, was up bright and early and out walking his dog was as the sun came up over Scotchtown where he lives.    He got these great photos.    What is Scotchtown?    For those of you who may not know.   It is a very popular neighborhood to live in, especially for commuters, for its easy access to the Metro North Train Station at the Galleria on Route 211 and to Routes 17 and 84 as well as shopping and services of all kinds.    Commuters can be home in minutes once they get off the train or the highways.    Homes usually sell quite well in Scotchtown.     Its located in the Town of Wallkill, Middletown Post Office with the Zip Code of 10941.    The Middletown, Pine Bush and Goshen School Distrcts cover this area.   Many of the homes are bilevel style, with a good number of ranches and colonials also included.   There are condos; a wide range of town homes; and some garden apartment complexes there too.

This map shows the Scotchtown Neighborhood.  Notice how close it is to Exit 120 on Route 17 and how near it is to the train station at the Galleria at Crystal Run.

What are the prices like in Scotchtown?   This graphic show the current high, low and average prices of single family residentail homes and condos there. 

Jim Gillespie, our Chief Executive Officer for Coldwell Banker has provided this post on a survey of more than 1300 Coldwell Banker Agents and Brokers on how the 79 million strong baby boomers are effecting today’s real estate market.   Since there is more than a 20 year span in ages from the oldest baby boomers, who are turning 65 this year and the youngest who are now 45, the survey is divided into 2 groups, who you’ll see have different needs and wants.     Right now the economy is playing a big role by delaying the boomers plan to sell their homes.   For full details on the reasons why the boomers are buying and selling homes today used this link to get the full survey.   http://blog.coldwellbanker.com/baby-boomers/

Steve Harney of Keeping Current Matters, who is presenting this weekend at the National Association of Realtors Conference in Anaheim, CA, has provided this very timely graphic.   If you think it might be time for you to start buying or put your house on the market, we are here to help you.   Art Livesey