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Recent Articles

The State of the Market 2007

Opinion and a 20 year review.

What a Property Assessment Really Means

...and, what to do if it's too high. An article by appraiser Gordon Webb.

The Paths of the Laotian's Cross Dresser's

An update of a love story / real estate story that began in 1980

An addition to our collection of "Cool Cabins. . . " from Iowa. It's been a while since we've found something new for Chloe's "A Place in the Woods".

Past Articles

A Place in the Woods

If you can appreciate a cabin in the woods as a retreat from the rat race, you'll love  Chloe Dresser's great new site.

Auction Update

Usually a source of fabulous bargains, the hot real estate market drove auction prices through the roof this year. Here's our report.

Our Real Estate Guide for Sellers

This has caused quite a stir among local Realtors - In my view, due to our introducing competition! Although written primarily for sellers, it's information buyers should know.

For Sellers: Staging –

You only get one chance to make a good first impression.

Buyer's Guide

A Step by Step Explanation of the Homebuying Process An outline, with an article on each part of the process. The more you know before you begin, the more comfortable you'll be as you work toward your goal.

The September 2003 Woodstock Film Festival was Wonderful - Mark your Calendar for 2004
Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax Cut 

Summary of new benefits to real estate investors

Tax Fraud by the Town of Saugerties?

In our opinion, The Town of Saugerties is, and has been for a few years, illegally discriminating against certain taxpayers. As we have for each of the last 7 years, we expect to take this issue to court, and file suit against the town to try to correct this.

Understanding the Auction Process

Real Estate is almost always sold in an auction process, but few people, even real estate professionals, understand that fact.

We're pleased to be the first broker to bring you all Multiple Listing Service homes  in searchable format right here on our website. We also serve Greene County just to the north, and here's a link to the Greene MLS database.

Modocs, Meet the Dumbclucks

On gambling casinos coming to our community: Our letter to the editor of the Woodstock Times.

Seller's Disclosure

Although selling real estate has not been a caveat emptor transaction, still, requiring seller to disclose information about their property gives added protection to a buyer.

Woodstock Calendar of Events

Woodstock's First Annual Film Festival was a great success. There's so much else happening here; if you're planning a visit, check out the calendar !

Realtor.com now has many property listings in Ulster County, however, we have in 2001 for now removed the link to them from this spot since we have had trouble with updating our information on that site.

TeranRealty.com chosen for case study in the new book

"Make Your Website Work for You" by Jeff Cannon, published by McGraw Hill, January, 2000.

Letter from a Visitor Who Didn't Like Our Website at All
Strategies to Protect Yourself in the Recent Seller's Market:

For Sellers   For Buyers

 

Woodstock in a Whirlwind

Ella Veres' impressions of our town on her recent visit from Transylvania.

Major Victory for Teran Realty's Clients

David Versus Goliath: Article from the Woodstock Times on our clients' winning $80,000 of property tax refunds this year. Now with annotated full text version available.

A Bank Pays for Their Fraud

David Versus Goliath II: Mortgage Lending: A Tale of the Largest Consumer Fraud Business in the World.

Saving a 19th Century Woodstock Cottage from Extinction
Newsletter Sent to all Woodstock Homeowners
We Can't Please All the People All the Time: A Vignette...
Major Cut in Gains Tax for Homeowners
STAR School Tax-Cut Form for ALL NY Homeowners
Andrew Peck's "Adventures in Real Estate"

Two articles from a series in The Woodstock Times.

The Best Kept Secret in Beach Houses

Nova Scotia offers exceptional beach-front cottages at extraordinary prices, and warm water too.


Teran Realty SERVICES

Introducing Teran Realty
We're all here to serve you. Information about us and our staff.

Using Teran as a Buyer's Agent
Money-saving advice to prospective home buyers.

Lowering Your Property Taxes
Find out if your tax assessment is too high.

Buying Real Estate at Auction
We regularly find properties for our investor clients at less than 50% of market value.


Property Tax Information

Major Victory for Teran Realty's Tax Clients
Article from the Woodstock Times on our winning for clients $82,000 of property tax refunds this year.

Capital Gains Tax Update
Major cuts in Gains Tax for Homeowners

Lowering Your Property Taxes
Find out if your tax assessment is too high.

STAR School Tax-Cut Form
New York State School Tax exemption
Instructions and application form.
It applies all owner occupied residences in New York State.

Suits Against Towns & Tax Assessors: In Pursuit of Fairness
Fighting to change egregious and persistant inequities in property taxes requires strong measures and deep pockets.


Properties For Sale

from the more than 2,000 properties we offer


Homes for Sale
Sample listings with descriptions and photos. Listings are chronological (not by price), with newest listings at the top of the page.
"SOLD" houses can be found at the end of the listings.

Land for Sale
Sample listings with descriptions and photos. Listings are chronological
(not by price), with newest listings at the top of the page.
"SOLD" properties can be found at the end of the listings.

Income, Commercial Properties, and Business Opportunities
Sample listings with descriptions and photos. Move to this beautiful area and make
a good living too. Listings are chronological (not by price), with newest listings at the top of the page.
"SOLD" properties can be found at the end of the listings.


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