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When looking for homes to purchase, many times we look at so many and just cannot find the perfect house. There is a simple and more affordable solution than you may think: build a home. 

Depending on what your budget is, you can customize every aspect of your new home or you can choose from a range of already existing floor plans and features. Building allows you to have complete control over the way your home is designed, you will gain knowledge and have expert advice right at your fingertips. The builders and contractors will be taking care of the permits and thinking about the codes that need to be followed, leaving you with peace of mind. 

A new development of land called Cedar Ridge in Kingston New York is the perfect place to build your new…

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Woodstock NYWhen looking for homes for sale in Ulster County, NY, an area of particular interest is Woodstock, NY. Woodstock, NY is ultimately known for its wide variety of art culture, from theatre to music to photography and all other art alike. This town comes alive with its vibrant small hamlet feel. People greet you with a smile as you pass them on the street and in the warm summer months it is not uncommon to hear music coming from a local musician playing on the grass in the center of town. Rich in history, Woodstock was home to many painters that attended the Hudson River School as well as musicians such as Van Morrison and Bob Dylan. There is a definite peaceful tranquility and creative vibe that is undeniable.

Woodstock, NY is just a short drive to just…

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Putting the FOMC statement in plain EnglishWednesday, the Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent.

The Fed Funds Rate has been near zero percent since December 2008.

For the third consecutive month, the Fed Funds Rate vote was nearly unanimous. Just one FOMC member dissented in the 9-1 vote, objecting only to the language used in the Fed's official statement.

In its press release, the Federal Reserve noted that the the U.S. economy has "expanding moderately" since its last meeting in December 2011, adding that the growth is occurring despite "slowing in global growth" -- a reference to ongoing economic uncertainty within the Eurozone.

The Federal Reserve expects moderate economic…

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IMPORTANCE OF MARKETING YOUR HOME ON THE INTERNET

Murphy Realty Group ended 2011 with an increase of over 65% in sales volume, a larger increase than any other company in Ulster County, keeping us the “Fastest Growing Real Estate Firm in Ulster County”.

Increasingly, buyers are going online to look for property. As circulation continues to decline for print media like newspapers and magazines, the internet has become the go-to place for potential home buyers to browse through listings. In fact, the latest study by the National Association of Realtors® revealed that more than 90% of home buyers started their search for properties online. Murphy Realty Group puts your home in front of more potential buyers on the internet than any other Ulster County…

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Thanksgiving in Ulster County is always a beautiful time of year. The autumn foliage is still bright and colorful; and decorations are put up, giving that warm glowing feel. The community comes together offering celebration and services to everyone. Some travel to be with friends, family and loved ones, while others open their homes to host Thanksgiving Dinner. If you're like many, who scramble with getting everything prepared, here are some good, and odd tips that may help make things a bit easier in preparing for company......

Cleaver Cleaning Tips!

  1. Eliminating Pet Hair - To pick up pet hair, put on a wet rubber dishwashing glove and wipe your hand over surfaces. The hair will stick right to it. 
  1. Shaving Cream to clean kitchen/bathroom tiles:…

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Fall is here, for the Hudson Valley! Ad the colors are finally beginning to come to life. The first frost of the year has come and gone, and that marks the start of the truly gorgeous colors starting for the season. The full palate of colors is arriving. And, even though the fall colors are arriving late this year, they are as beautiful as ever! These next few weekends before the end of October are the rime weekend to come and see the fall foliage in Ulster County!

Ulster County Fall FoliageThere are many scenic roads Through out Ulster County and the Hudson Valley. If you are coming up from the city, a suggestion, rather than taking the thruway, tries taking one of the slower, but more…

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Welcome to our Ulster County Real Estate Blog!!

Every real estate brokerage has to have a website in this day and age. But, not all websites are created equal. Some brokerages feature only their listings, and don’t really offer any services or any help with the process of home buying or selling. When you are the fastest growing real estate firm in the county, you have to match your growth, with the technology you are using! We, at Murphy Realty Group, have stepped up our game for the internet age. Not only to do we want to advertise our listings and agents on the internet, we want to provide an easy to use website for consumers and provide tools and information.

On our new website, we will offer something every similar to what agents encounter with…

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