Reuse. Rehabilitate. Restore. Architectural salvage and repurposed pieces for the home.
Here we go again! So, now that we pretty much have all of our tag sale inventory in place, I can tell you what we’ve got. Garage full of inexpensive furniture and smalls. Let’s put it this way….I buy from Mario (guy whose garage it is) to sell at The Brooklyn Flea. I consider… Continue reading This Saturday, Beacon, Tag Sale. Failte!
$199,900 New Paltz 3 BR 1940’s ranch that was completely rebuilt in 1994. Nothing thrilling about it except the New Paltz location. It’s 1/4 acre, 900 square feet, eh renovation. I’ve gotta say this though…IMO, New Paltz is one of those places that has it all, so you don’t really miss the city. $199K Saugerties… Continue reading Upstate Houses Under $200K
Our Marbletown country house was on seven acres connecting a neighbor’s property that we also had use of. Although I was completely miserable living in the woods, I’ve gotta say, it was nice to have trails in my own back yard. Open space is a happy thing and it’s disappearing quickly. The following listings are… Continue reading Land:It’s The Only Thing That Matters
Yeah, I like to travel BIG just as much as anyone. But sometimes an overseas vacation is more stressful than it’s worth. That’s why I’m a huge fan of local travel. Just go. Get out of the city for a few days. No better way to relax. Instead of my usual “Weekender” post, I’ll let… Continue reading Weekend Planning Resources
Who says you can’t afford a second home? Or a first one outside of the city for that matter? Maybe it’s because I want to see you kids realize the dream of home ownership. Or maybe it’s because I want you to suffer old home renovations along with me. Either way, here are some examples… Continue reading Upstate Under $100k
I saw this survey on Re-Nest and didn’t participate because there wasn’t an option for what my response would’ve been. I’m all about second homes. I’d have third and fourth homes if I could afford it. Re-Nest on second homes: “They take more stuff to build; more energy to heat and to cool; and you… Continue reading Second Home Guilt?
About 5 years ago when we still owned the Kingston house, we made an attempt at making the heating system more energy efficient. Not such a difficult task considering the home had electric baseboard heating. We had a lovely stone fireplace in the living room and a wood burning stove in the basement that we… Continue reading Alternative Heat Sources
Since I’m in holiday mode and you probably are too, I figured I’d give you some ideas on where to send your out of town guests this year. Or just go yourself. It’s not mandatory to take a tourist. * Not necessarily in order of preference. 1. The Met: My favorite museum in the world.… Continue reading The NYC Native Tourist Guide
Since this site is dedicated to “affordable” real estate, you may be wondering “WTF? We can’t afford a first home. Why are they showing this weekend crap?” Well, that’s just it. If you’re stuck renting in the boroughs because the real estate train passed you by, at least you may be able to own something.… Continue reading Buying A Second Home Before Your First