At the end of 2014 one of my good friends asked me what she should do to get her house ready to list for sale.  Normally I don't like to do business with friends for a multitude of reasons but there are certain people you know it will be a breeze.  I walked through her house (as if I had never been there) and gave her 5 or 6 suggestions that would facilitate a quick sale like I would with any client. In 2015 she had me back, showed me the changes she had made and asked me to list her house. They were looking to leave the state - I cautioned her as we are in a buyer's market and the average DOM (days on market) is a little higher than if we were in a seller's market etc...Her house was the quickest house I sold ALL YEAR.  As I sold house after house all year...right through December...he... 02/16/2016

Brookfield Resource Management has proposed a recycling facility on Dolsontown Road in the Town of Wawayanda, Middletown, NY.    Per Brookfield this will create 35 permanent on site jobs and provide $255,000 in tax revenue each year.   This increased tax revenue is said to benefit the Town of Wawayanda, New Hampton Fire Dept, Thrall Library and the Middletown Enlarged City School District. Brookfield Resource Management is a metro New York recycler located in Elmsford, NY.  They process and ship thousands of tons of recyclable material annually. Vehicles to the facility will arrive via 17M to Dolsontown Road, there will be adjustments to the traffic signal to ensure better traffic flow and most deliveries would be before peak hours. Sound levels will not exceed the Town Code at the prop... 01/14/2012

Hurricane Irene has come and gone but she is still wreaking havoc.  Several days ago we were in danger of having to leave our home for the first time in 16 years because of flooding.  Just about every road around my house was closed because of rising waters and then I found out the water was starting to pour over the bridge at the end of my street.   At the other end of the street to the left the road was closed and to the right a little ways down it was closed as well.  For the first time I felt a real fear of staying in my home.  I knew though should it become truly a danger the firemen would come knocking and would let us know it was time to go.  Luckily by morning we had not had that knock (even though I did not sleep all night) and the sun looked like it was going to come out for t... 09/11/2011

Photos by Debra Walsh, Copyright © 2010 Debra Walsh. All Rights Reserved.  This photo may not be reproduced, used or transmitted without the express, written permission of Debra Walsh of Minisink Valley Homes Real Estate in Slate Hill, NY.  Thank you for not plagiarizing! 02/13/2010

The sky has been incredibly amazing and unusual this winter.  The colors I have gotten in my recent posted photos as well as these are colors you almost never see in winter.  Here are a few shots that I have taken from my deck at different times during the past week.  My sliders to the deck are in my dining room and that is usually where I sit with my laptop.  Quite a bit lately when I am sitting there working I look out and see the sun coming up or going down and the sky just looks so pretty.  Several times by the time I got my camera out and ready the sun had already come up or gone down so there wasn't a shot worth taking or the sun was just to bright to try taking a picture into the sun.  It is truly surprising how quickly the sun does move.   Enjoy! Photos by Debra Walsh, Copyright... 01/24/2010

12/08/2009

$329,900.00 - New Hampton, NY Listing - $329,900 - Make Your Dreams Come TrueLocation: New Hampton, NYMake your fondest family memories here in this lovely 3 bedroom home. This beauty has an open floor plan flowing from the kitchen to the dining area to the family room. Updated! A large screened porch is a delight for many months out of the year. A deck overlooks the 1.7 acres of tranquility. Everything is ready for you to set up a new above ground pool - the area is prepared and electric installed. Can easily be a 2 car garage again with door installation. Home Warranty included.Contact Information Katheryn DeClerck, Associate Broker845-629-3504PricingPrice: $329,900.00Additional Pricing Information: Just ListedProperty Location295 Greeves RoadNew Hampton, NY 10958View MapFeaturesBedro... 09/02/2009

A group of 32 men and women graduated from the Orange County Fire Training Center in July 2007. The Orange County Fire Training Center is located in New Hampton.This group of volunteers was the first required to complete 86 hours of training over the course of several months. The training included instructions in dealing with hazardous materials, as well as, fire assessment.At the conclusion of their graduation, the volunteers raised a large American flag. 08/05/2007