Wine barrels at Greig Farm Yesterday while visiting the Hudson Valley Farmer's Market at Greig Farm;  I saw these wine barrels which reminded me that the barn was once home to a winery.  It made me think about spaces I have seen transformed over the years, and now and then a remnant of the old tenant is left behind.  And in this case the wine barrels were a remnant of a winery at Greig Farm.    Copyright © By Jennifer Fivelsdal of JFIVE Homes Realty LLC, all rights reserved -Wine barrels remnant of a winery 12/22/2012

Red Hook Winter Market at the Elmendoph Inn on December 1st 2012 The second event of the Red Hook Winter Market at the Elmendorph Inn, is being held this Saturday the 1st of December. What a great way to start off December by stocking up on locally grown produce, meat, pies and Jams ....... While shopping you will also be entertained by live music. Have you ever tried goat's milk soap?  So creamy and soft, stop and look at all the soaps offered by Cat's View farm.  I was thrilled to see scentless goat's milk soap. Where   Elmendorph Inn righ across for the Stewart Shop Time     10-2PM  When   December 1st Here is a shot of the goat's milk soaps made by Cat's View Farm     11/29/2012

Buying a house in Red Hook - Is it located down a shared Driveway? When buying a house in Red Hook there is much to consider.  What if the house you fell in love with is located down a shared driveway? Depending on your need for privacy and the type of interaction you want to have with the neighbors you should give some thought to this subject. Is  the driveway agreement written in the deed? In some cases the easement is written clearly in the deed in other cases it is not so clear. Who will pay for the maintenance of the shared driveway? Each homeowner sharing the driveway will contribute funds for maintenance.  There is usually some sort of homeowners association. Will everyone contribute the same amount? If your house is at the beginning of the driveway you will pay less than the per... 11/26/2012

Did you know the historic Elmendorph Inn in Red Hook could  be rented? Looking for a space for a small party in the village of Red Hook? You could rent out the Historic Elmendorph Inn. If you have an event in mind, you will want to make your reservation early since the space gets booked up quickly. There are three rooms available for rent and a small kitchen. Tap Room Parlour Room South Room There are 50 chairs available and 12 card tables.  You are responsible for setup and is expected to return the space in the condition it was given to you. The space can be rented for four hours or eight hours.  Non-For-Profit groups do get a break on the rental fee. To rent the space you will have to have insurance.  There is PDF of the application and guidlines. The historic Elmendorph is home to t... 11/25/2012

Buying a home in Red Hook- Will you be okay with a well and septic? Are you thinking of buying a home in Red Hook NY? Maybe you are from a city area and the water sytem was managed by the city.  For waste there was a sewage system. When you start looking for a house in Red Hook you will probably run across wells and septic.  There are a few areas where you will find a private water and waste syatem but that is just a small subset of available properties. So, what is a drilled well?  It is a hole drilled into the ground to produce water for the home.  A well pump is usually installed in the basement of the home to pump the water.  The well will be the responsibilty of the homeowner. Things to do with your well. Periodic tests to check for contaminants Period checkups by a qualified well ... 11/24/2012

The little red roof barn with a personality Photo by Jennifer Fivelsdal of JFIVE Homes Realty I saw this little barn with a red roof when I was stopped at a stop sign.  It sure looked like it had been around for a while and with years had developed a personality' I couldn't stop thinking about what was stored in it, but I will never know. 11/23/2012

See Tom's Heritage Baked Goods & Jams at the Red Hood Winter Market  Tom was very excited to finally get a spot at the Red Hook Winter Market which will hold the first event of the season on Saturday November 17th from 10-2 PM The Winter Market is at the Elemendorph which can accommodate just so many vendors; and because of the success of the market, vendor interest has grown. Tom Greene is the owner of Tom's Heritage Baked Goods & Jams . He participated in the first Red Hook Farmer's Market in the summer, held in the Village parking lot. Tom really makes delicious Jams and bake goods and I know this to be a fact. Most of his clients come via word of mouth. I think his products will be a great fit with the market.Make sure to See Tom's Heritage Baked Goods & Jams at the Red Hook Winter ... 11/16/2012

Red Hook real estate analysis for October 2012 and homes for sale An analysis of the Red Hook real estate market in October revealed 3 sales which was 2 more than in October 2011.  All 3 homes were just over 2000 square feet and between 45 -55 years old. During the month 5 homes for sale were listed, ranging from $179,000 to $2,085,000. The largest house was also the most expensive home with square footage of 3700, 4 bedrooms and 6 bath rooms.  The oldest home was built in 1900 and the newest 1999. In October there were no accepted offers or homes going into  contract.  However there were many Red Hook homes for sale.    Town of Red Hook Single family  sold and for sale in October Active 5 Sold 3 Average List $263,400 Average List $272,933 Average DOM 32 Average DOM 211 Average SQFT 228... 11/15/2012

I was taking a walk one evening when suddenly there was this ball of fire through the trees.  It is amazing how many types of sunsets we can enjoy, and in so many  different settings. The sun is everywhere, and a sunset can bring joy to so many across the world. What a wonderful resource.   11/07/2012

If you are buying a home in Red Hook NY one question is where will you work?I consider Red Hook more of a bedroom community. Most of the businesses in town are small businesses. From what I can see, the largest employers in Town are the Red Hook Central School District, Bard College and Devereux.Other major employers in nearby Rhinebeck are the Northern Dutchess Hospital along with several healthcare groups and the Rhinebeck School District.What type of work will you be looking for?Depending on your field, you might have to consider commuting. Many commute about 30-40 minutes to Poughkeepsie, the County seat, where the County offices are located along with Marist and Vassar colleges, IBM, Central Hudson, St. Francis and Vassar Brothers hospitals , Rhinebeck Bank headquarters and other i... 11/07/2012

  Cancelled due to weather This Thursday November 8th theOld Dutch Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting. There is always a topic of discussion and this time Michelle Keeley will be covering "Assessing your Garden.”You might be thinking this is not a great time to be thinking about your garden, not true. Now is the time to start planning for spring.Location and Time of meetingTime: 12:20Where: 126 Old Post Road, Red Hook NY 12571.The garden Club always welcome new members. This Thursday is also when new officers will elected for 2013, so if you attend, you will meet those who will be taking the lead.At the end of the meeting coffee, tea and dessert is always served, and is hosted by members.Here is a look at a few of the topics covered earlier this year.Maple Syrup MakingOrganic Gar... 11/06/2012

JUST RENTED This is a converted barn.  I personally love converted barns and this would have been an ideal apartment for me if I was looking for a rental. Almost 1000 square feet, a very spacious bedroom, 1.5 bath, and a great room. Right off the bedroom is a lovely deck, a place to relax.  There is also a heated shed, equipped with a window AC  ideal space for the hobbyist. I also liked the fact this space is tucked away and surrounded by trees. Great location too, just 10 minutes to the village of Rhinebeck.     ______________________________________________________ If you are looking for a rental ….. Click to find a rental in Rhinebeck or another Ducthess County Town   Originally post at: www.jfivehomes.com       10/24/2012

A rose after the frostLooking out my window this morning I was surprised to see pink where a rose bush was located.  No it couldn't be, we already had a frost.  It  must have been a mirage.I put my shoes on and went down for a closer look, to my delight it was indeed a rose.   As you can see it is not spectacular but I was really impressed that this rose made it through a frost.  Who knew a rose was that hardy.    Copyright © by Jennifer Fivelsdal, all rights reserved- A rose after the frost 10/20/2012

When buying a home in Red Hook one question you might have is about transportation. The majority of Red Hook residents get around by cars and light trucks.  With that in mind you will want to know what the major roadways are.  Running directly through Red Hook are State Routes 9, 9G and Route 199.Routes 9 and 9G are both commercial Routes so in addition to cars you will also find trucks.  Route 9 runs North/South through the Village of Red Hook and this Route goes all the way to New York City.Route 199 is your direct connection from Red Hook to the Taconic State Parkway which is a major Parkway to Albany in the north and Westchester County to the south.  The Taconic State Parkway is popular with commuters especially since trucks are not allowed.West on Route 199 will also bring you to t... 10/18/2012

Is your Red Hook home ready for winter? if not, winterize now It is the middle of October have you start winterizing your Red Hook home?There are several reasons to properly prepare your home for winter   You want to save energy which will mean more money in your pocket You want your home to be a safe place for your family You want to be ready for an emergency. How can you winterize your Red Hook home to save on energy cost?   Make sure to seal up cracks, apply caulk and weatherstripping where necessary. Make sure your heating system has been maintained Put your heating system on a timer, use a programmable thermostat Some homeowners will even put up heavy drapery at this time of year Some other winterizing tips that can save you money are, making sure your roof is in good condition as ... 10/16/2012

This post is for my friends across country who expressed a desire to see Hudson Valley Fall Foliage, which provides us with wonderful eye candy at this time of year.I personally would have liked to see more reds, however with the crazy weather I am thankful the leaves stayed on long enough to change colors.Enjoy!         Copyright © by Jennifer Fivelsdal, all rights reserved- Fall Foliage Eye CandyHudson Valley            Find a Hudson Valley Home for Sale Here 10/14/2012

Buying a house in Red Hook NY When buying a home in Red Hook there is much to consider. A major question to answer is: What do you want in a house?Working with buyers over the years I can tell you the style of a home does matter. Some clients have expressed strong opinion on the style of a home. It is therefore important to let your agent know what your choice is. Below you will find some examples of the various style of homes you will find around Red Hook.  When you get beyond the age or style of the home you would like to purchase you will then turn your attention to the features you want in a home.  There are many, however these are the ones that consumers are mostly concerned with. ·         Number of bedrooms·         Number of bathrooms·         Storage area (basement and attic)· ... 10/13/2012

  We had frost last night so the flowers below are probably dead or wilted today. It was just yesterday on a very sunny afternoon I took a walk on the Bard Campus near Blythewood and upon entering the gardens I was treated by these blooms. The nice thing about this garden is that you also get a wonderful view of the Hudson River.So dear flowers so sad to see you go however I look forward to visiting this wonderful garden again next year. The word that comes to mind with this flower is delicate This red flower is perfectly framed by these leaves This flower says embrace me This flower I am happy are you? This flower be gentle It’s a sun shiny day I am having lots of fun are you?                    Red Hook   Originally posted at www.jfivehomes.com Copyright © By Jennifer Fivelsdal of JFI... 10/13/2012

Red Hook NY real estate In the Town of Red Hook during September there were 6 single family homes sold.  The price range of the homes sold was $89,000 - $420,000 with the oldest home from 1965 and the newest from 2004. In September 2011 in Red Hook there were 5 sales with the most expensive home selling for  $1,321,100. The average sale this September was $278,417, last September it was  453,280 due to one million dollar sale.  During the month 9 new homes came on the market, ranging in price from $ 199,900 - $849,900. At the end of the month there was 1 property with an offer and 4 in contract; so October has the potential to have as many sales or better. If you take a look at the chart below you will notice that the house with an offer and those in contract had days on market exceedin... 10/07/2012

  Red Hook Hardscrabble Day will be held this year on September 22nd in the Village of Red Hook; it is also a day when there will be a Puppet Show which is a part of the  Red Hook Bicentennial celebration. The annual celebration in Red Hook brings the community together for fun. The Hardscrabble committee prepared a list of Hardscrabble Day events .  As usual, there will be music, face painting, vendors showing their wares, animals to amuse the children, period reenactment, parades and so much more. Below are two videos from past events to give you an idea of how much fun it is. So make sure to attend the Red Hook Hardscrabble Day|Bicentennial Celebration on September 22, 2012     09/15/2012