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Thanksgiving in the Hudson Valley Region is a beautiful and festive time of year. Milder temperatures have extended the popping colors of the Upstate NY autumn leaves, resulting in ideal hiking conditions. Naturally, Thanksgiving is also time to take stock in what is truly important in our lives, and to consider others less fortunate. The Ulster County, NY community comes together during Thanksgiving to both celebrate and serve. Whether it’s donating food or items to charity, helping out at... Read Full Post

Homeowners, particularly those in New York State, have been struggling with exceedingly high property taxes. In the midst of a deep recession, when home values are plunging, property taxes remain a constant and even rising cost; seemingly immune to the dismal economic climate. In fact, according to the National Association of Home Builders, property taxes rose a whopping 20% from 2005-2009 (with '09 being the most recent data available). During that same time period, home values fell 31%. If ... Read Full Post