I am in Real Estate and I love my job. This is not the easiest of times to make a dollar, be productive at work or do all the things one is suppose to do when the phone is not ringing. I blogg, use facebook, search our MLS,go thru my potential buyers and sellers and try to match them up. I e-mail my $95,000 clients and my $2.6 million hopefuls. We are an agricultural community in the historic Hudson River Valley. We are a stop off for Martin Van Buren's State Home lookers and fall leaf peepers.. I am always proud to answer the phone and hear someone ask to see one of our listings. This morning I was so excited I had an opportunity to meet a potential cliet, I forgot to ask for his phone number.I also forgot to ask if he was working with another realator, looked at other property or made... 09/23/2010

One of the best weekends in all the world is here. The Columbia County Fair. We went last night for awhile and ate and ate and ate. Steak sandwiches and fried dough. Lemonade and french fries with vinegar. Just great for your heart burn and acid reflux. We checked out the cows,and the sheep, chickens and rabbits and the huge Budweiser Beer horses were there. They had their name tags on their stalls and fans on each of them. It was pretty hot. The demolition cars were taken place and what a crowd, could hardly get to the grandstands. The rug hookers were basking in their rugs along with the knitters and other fabric lovers. Stop to have your blood pressure taken from the Columbia Memorial nurse at their booth. Lots of good information including "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." Sun... 09/03/2010

This past two weeks have really been something with buyers and their agents. Have we as realtors and the publicity that we hear on radio and tv given buyers the wrong idea? The thought process of buyers seem to be, that things are so bad, just go for a ride with an agent, find a house you like and buyer it. I DON'T THINK SO. Three potential buyers have found homes they like that are my listings. They like the furniture, the patio set, the school district etc, etc, etc. Two and three showings later (two on fathers Day, my kids loved that) we are going to discuss an offer. BUT everyone now seems to have another financial picture called doom and gloom via the mortgage consultant. Now we have new car payments, unpaid credit card balances, un paid college loans, forgot to file the paidup loa... 06/26/2010

This morning I had off and tried to get some more yard work done. I ran up to Maple Lane Nursery to see about some top soil. I want to fill in a dip in the back yard and create a vegetable garden. I had not been there in quite awhile and now that son David has taken over what a wonderful surprise. Everything was so big and lush, watered, priced and with specific information about the plants. The varietys were plentiful and even some perennials. Huge hostas, $20.00 peony's, beautiful green grasses and lilac bushes. Saturday I'll have the dirt and plant my vegetable, but Monday I'm going back up and and get some plants. We have just down sized, where I had lots and lots of plants and complained about the garden work, but once a garden lover, always a garden lover so I guess Maple Lane Nur... 05/24/2010

On April 18 from 1-4 PM all the realtors will have OPEN HOUSES of their listing in the villiage of Kinderhook. Century 21, Purdential, Anderson, Kinderhook Group, and Columbia County Realestate will swing their listing doors open for the afternoon. Columbia County is really a nice place to live and the Village has so many opportunitys to have a wonderful life. We have almost 25 vendors registered for the Kinderhook Fair on June 5th and the FARMERS MARKET has two new vendors with Breads and Cheese. We are rasing money for the DOG PARK, plus the OK RUN and the LIBRARY BOOK SALE is June 12. We will start soon organizing the PEOPLES PARADE for the 4th of July. The Ghent Band will be in full force in the Bandstand and the runners will be off down the road on Wednesday nights. Come find a gre... 04/06/2010

Welcome to Columbia County!! We are so glad you are interested in us. Just a little agricultural community with beautiful views of the Catskills sitting along the Hudson River. I have 8 wonderful homes in the area to show you. Starting at $225,000 and up to $515,000. beautiful ranches, and two stories, move right in or fix it up. Great school system, safe, sidewalks, pet friendly, library, post office, bank, book store, wine shop.runners,knitters,Horse Thieves Club, rug hookers, chest club. When you start to write down what a village is made of, you not surprised to see why you live here. Call me at Century 21 and we can talk about you moving down, the street, in a neighborhood or out in the country. Ask for Bill at 518-229-9106.   02/04/2010

The Old Kinderhook Fair will be held again this year on June 5th. The Militia also will be holding their encampment that weekend behind the Vander Poole house on Broad Street. The applications have been sent out to former participants and two new crafters have called and asked for the paperwork. We have lowered the prices this year to help people coming afar with gas prices. The price is $55.00 for a 10x10 space with your own tent. The Militia parade will start at noon, down Albany Ave and Across Broad Street over to the Vander Poole House. This parade is a very spirited that will raise the hair on the back of your neck. Lovers of American traditions will find this very emotional. The uniforms, flags and music will put a smile on you face. Good food will be available from various civic ... 01/19/2010

Now I know this does not pertain to most agents and brokers below the Mason-Dixon line but up North it gets pretty cold mid January. So I have a foreclosure, since late Fall, the bank drained the pipes, used anti-freeze and turned off the water. Good deal for everyone. Now I have a buyer with an accepted offer from the Bank. He know it is "as is" but wants to know what the "as is" is. Lets see ifthe furnace works, hot water radiators for heat, and the hot water heater and the septic and throw in the outside water spickets. Now the Bankwill not be responsible for any damages that throwing the switch for the water may bring. Mr buyer says he is not going to be responsible for cracked pipes, flowing water, warped hardwood floors, cracked plastered walls and or ceilings in a house he does n... 01/18/2010

I hear snow is on the way here in upstate New York, just in time for our holiday Candle Lite Night in the historic village of Kinderhook. We don't have alot of business going on here but what we lack in that department we make up for in spirit. The Village square is decorated with lights,wreaths,trees, and pots of greeens done by a hand full of residents. Fairpoint communications again have gotten the team of horses to pull the wagon filled with smiling vistors around the town. There will be food and cookies and wine and lots of goodies to eat. Santa will be at The National Union Bank. Stroll the shops and business for merriment and a good time. This truly is a family time so bring the family and enjoy. Kinderhook is a great place to live and enjoy. Be here or be square. 12/05/2009

On my way  from Albany NY I was on Route 9H when this train was passing by.  Although this was what I would call a cargo train I was still fascinated by it.  I like to see what type of cargo is being hauled. We might not give it much thought however trains transport many of the items needed to keep industries running. Did you know hauling cargo by rail is encouraged?   Jennifer Fivelsdal- Associate Broker- Keller Williams Realty Team - 845-758-6842- jennifer@jfivehomes.com  and www.jfivehomes.com                SEARCH FOR A HOME IN THE MID HUDSON VALLEY   11/29/2009

COUNTRY ELEGANT - Melange of Tuscany meets Mediterranean. 2600 sq-ft delightfully private and playful wonderland. Imported architectural touches. Enlarge pond to swim. On 5 meandering meadows abutting 100 ac of protected lands. More land available. THIS is what country is all about.. come see! Call [Links are not allowed] for further details. Information deemed reliable though not guaranteed. To directly access this property, use this shortcut: http://www.fizber.com/new-york-buy-single-family-home-11648486.html 10/01/2009

Not long ago I responded to a posting about someone not answering a referral... UGH! I replied, "send me one and see how fast you get a reply," Fast forward. Monday I am on the AR enjoying my day off, before we went to the fair to hear JO Dee Mackinaw, and I go to check my stats. Well I see this registration sign up for referral under a blog in July. I click and I see someone had sent me a referral for an area I love to show houses. A second home buyer who wants immediate sale. Oh man, how did I not see this!!!!!   I immediately e-mail  the sender and apologize for not responding.  When I have gotten comments on my blogs it always show up on my e-mail and I know right away to check my blog or just click the e-mail line to read it.  Why didn't it happen with a referral. Different rule???... 09/09/2009

 CHUCK WICKS COUNTRY SINGER HEARTTHROB RIGHT FROM DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE IS SCHEDULED TO APPEAR UNDER THE STARS OF THE MAIN STAGE AT 8pm TONIGHT FRIDAY SPONSORED BY FIRST NIAGARA BANK. "ALL I EVER WANTED, HIS NEW RELEASE WILL SURELY SEND THE GRANDSTAND ROCKING. JULIANNE HOUGH, HIS GIRLFRIEND LASTED EIGHT WEEKS OF ELIMINATIONS DURING THE 2009 DANCING WITH THE STARS TELEVISION SHOW.ON SUNDAY JO DEE MESSINA WILL TAKE THE STAGE TWICE 3 AND 8 PM.ON SUNDAY SHE IS AN AWARD WINNING MULTI-PLATIUM RECORDING ARTIST WHO HAS A GREAT TIME ON THE STAGE BEFORE AN AUDIENCE. SHE WILL BELT OUT 'BRING ON THE RAIN', MY GIVE A DAM'S BUSTED AND 'THATS THE WAY. SHE HAS 9 NUMBER 1 SINGLES . SO BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY, EAT GREAT FOOD, PET THE SHEEP AND COWS, VISIT THE WOOL SHED WITH THE 'KINDERHOOK HOOKERS HAVE THEIR... 09/04/2009

After a summer hiatus I thought I had better get back on the band wagon with my blogging We went to the the band concert on Friday night and the sisters at the Carolina House Restaurant thanked me for writing about their Restaurant. Now the Columbia County Historical Society is  a Happening on September 6th at the beautiful Luykas Van Allen house on route 9h in kinderhook. Our own kelley Love Ensemble will be playing jazzy live music for all to enjoy and the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will have live circus acts. No tigers or lions.  On the lawn you should BYO: Buddies, Blankets, Brie, Beverages, Bread, and Bon Bons. A good time to be had by all.Adults $15.00 and children under 15 yrs $5.00, those under 10 are free. Fire fly watching will be free.  See you there. 08/17/2009

s The People's Parade will start at Rothermel's Park at 11 AM. Line up before that. The Band steps off at 11 sharp. Bring your baby, bike, dog, or horse and march in the Parade. Short walk around town. Cookies and Lemonade at the Bandstand during talks and singing. The Malita will begin at noon with the reading of the Declaration of Independence and rifle shooting. Pi Restaurant will be selling hot dogs. The Farmers Market will be in the parking lot in front of the Post Office from 8-12AM. Come and share the Red, White and Blue feeling of a small town fourth of July.   07/02/2009

Last weekend the Village (Kinderhook that is) was so busy. With the opening of the Farmers Market and the OK run with 500 participants you couldn't find a place to park for the first time in months. All the vendors came back to their place from last year plus two new ones. Oh boy a fresh pie every weekend until October. This weekend there will be something different....Music!!! A core group has gotten together and found musicians to perform for nothing in front of Michael Devines Home store from 9:30-11AM. That should put a little Music in the Air. Ampersand, featuring Beth Lawton and Rob Sunderland will play Folk and Early American Traditional songs for all to enjoy. come for the music but stay and discover our unique shops, cozy cafes and the freshest local produce, baked good and sea... 06/10/2009

The Kinderhook Faire and the Military Muster and Parade are behind us. The tents are down and the sound of drums and rifle fire are gone for another year. OK get ready for this coming weekend. The 11th annual OK 5K race will be taking off at 9AM in the village square sponsored by the Kinderhook Bank. Race forms and information at email address ok5krace@hotmail.com. There is a 1 mile youth race at 8:30 am for runners from ages 6-13. That race is sponsored by Fairpoint Communications. The village will be alive with water bottles, nylon running gear and amateur camera buffs. Trophy's are awarded in front of the Bank after the race. At 10AM theso popular Farmers Market sponsored by the KBPA will start for the year. Additions this year are Cheese and Bread booths. Flowers, pies, suppers, des... 06/01/2009

Welcome Top Chef winners. Just kidding!!!!  Wednesday May 20 will be Celebrity Chefs night at PI's Restaurant at `6 Hudson Street, Kinderhook. The evening will benefit Community Hospice and the chefs are all connected to our local Hospice Community. Jason Wertheim, Carole Heaney and Tom Barber have all volunteered to cook supper for us: Curry Carrot Salad and steamed clams are the apppetizers Mixed green with orange sections make a great organic salad Entrees are NY strip steak by Jason, Honey glazed salmon by Tom, and grilled chicken by Carole; Dinner include rolls and butter are $35.00 with 15% of the night meals going to Hospice Seatings are at 5:30, 6:00 7:30 and 8:00pm.   Please call 758-9355 for your reservation and the number of eaters for the evening. A raffle and 50/50 always m... 05/14/2009

Tomorrow at 1 o'clock The Easter Bunny will arrive in town. He/she will actully put on their Easter bonnet and garb right here in the Century 21 office. The village will have eggs on the lawn of the Van der Poole historic home where village children will search high and low to find them. Children then  will line up for a personal picture with Mr. Rabbitt at the bandstand where each child will receive a candy bag Decorated with balloons and Easter decorations the attractions on Broad Street will be easy to find. I heard youngsters at Bagel Thyme saying that the Easter Bunny comes tomorrow. It's a big deal. The snow has melted and KP has planted pansys already around the Village.You'll see them tomorrow, if you come, if not you will have missed another great day in Kinderhook. PS we alrea... 04/10/2009

Looking for a house. We have to make a move. When can we come? It's still a buyers market, right? After viewing the local MLS and the Century 21 web site, call and make an appointment to view some property.  Call Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday for weekend viewings. Combine similar prices ranges and styles of homes. Give the seller time to get the house ready, Flowers, candles, music, garbage, the pets. Group what your ideal home would be. A $169,000 starter home, a $285,000 ranch, a foreclosure, and a $475 Victorian is not what you should call to make appointments for. Ask to see ranches in a particular school district between $200,000 and $300,000. Make your life easy. To see so many homes all over the board is exhausting for everybody. Bring along your camera, a bottle of water and a ... 03/05/2009