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Columbia, NY Real Estate Broker Specializing in Kinderhook and Valatie

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How Not to Buy a House

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darryncooke

Posted in Uncategorized On April 27, 2022

Don’t bother talking to your Bank or Mortgage Lender to get your PreQual Letter. It’s just a waste of your time and of course you know better than anyone about your finances. Use all your cash for the downpayment and forget about closing cost. Be surprised at closing because you don’t know what closing cost…

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CLOSED SALES, SELLING PRICES SLOW DOWN IN AUGUST.

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darryncooke

Posted in Uncategorized On November 3, 2021

The 138 home sales in the Columbia and Greene markets during August represent a decrease of nearly 30% compared to last August, marking the second month of sales declines compared to last year, according to the report released by the Columbia Greene Board of Realtors. The median sales price decreased by 10.7 percent compared to…

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September Monthly Indicators 2021

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darryncooke

Posted in Uncategorized On November 3, 2021

Nationwide, existing homes sales are down slightly in August 2021, falling 2% after two consecutive months of increases, according to the National Association of Realtors. Declining affordability has had a significant impact in homebuyers, many of whom have been priced out of the market and are choosing to wait for sale prices to ease before…

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Everyone needs a home, a house, a dwelling!

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darryncooke

Posted in Market Updates, News, Real Estate On August 29, 2021

Everyone needs a home, a house, a dwelling, but today that meaning has changed to most everyone. In the mist of this pandemic, maybe near the end of it, or in the middle of it or maybe just in the very beginning waiting for the second wave our homes mean so much more to us…

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SUMMER 2021 AND THE LIVING IS EASY!!

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darryncooke

Posted in Comfort, Luxury, News On August 29, 2021

Selling your house? It generally takes just a couple of weeks and often days to find a buyer. From listing to contract, homes basically sold in less than 20 days in the month of April. (the fastest rate ever in most markets) Most new buyers come to see they made the right decision when they…

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A school district is important for many buyers looking to purchase…

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Valkin Properties

Posted in Market Updates, News, Real Estate On August 29, 2021

A school district is important for many buyers looking to purchase  a new home. Columbia County is very lucky to have several top notch schools. Here is a preview of several of those schools. Ichabod Crane A-, 1,794 students, average SAT scores of 1220. The girls softball team under the guidance of Tracy Nytransky won…

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The Hudson Valley is in Demand direct from the Real Estate section of the NY Times

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Valkin Properties

Posted in Market Updates, News, Real estate, Real Estate, Sales On April 20, 2021

Our hot market brings prosperity, pain, and bidding wars as the supply dwindles its says. Seeing a year full of crazy real estate any agent can attest to this statement. Many buyers from the CITY come with cash, dreams, requirements and family. Also questions, what ifs, demands and attitude. Here in Columbia County we have…

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Covid Confusion

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Valkin Properties

Posted in News On March 7, 2021

Most homeowners are a little confused by the whole pandemics impact on local RealEstate, and buyers very likely feel stuck  in their homes or at a minimum reluctant to move somewhere new.  The market is really very challenging. There virtually is no inventory. We have many Buyers both locally and from down state and the mortgage…

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2020 Most Cooperative Brokerage

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Valkin Properties

Posted in News On January 22, 2021

We are so humbled and honored that the Columbia Greene Board of Realtors has awarded Val Kin Properties with the 2020 “Most Cooperative Brokerage” award. The 2020 Columbia Greene Board of Realtor Awards were presented January 20th at the monthly virtual Board of Realtors meeting. Bill Laraway, Owner and Principle Broker of Val Kin Properties…

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Everyone needs a home, a house, a dwelling, but today that meaning…

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Valkin Properties

Posted in Market Updates, News, Real estate On January 22, 2021

Everyone needs a home, a house, a dwelling, but today that meaning has changed to most everyone. In the mist of this pandemic, maybe near the end of it, or in the middle of it or maybe just in the very beginning waiting for the second wave our homes mean so much more to us…

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  • CLOSED SALES, SELLING PRICES SLOW DOWN IN AUGUST.
  • September Monthly Indicators 2021
  • Everyone needs a home, a house, a dwelling!
  • SUMMER 2021 AND THE LIVING IS EASY!!

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Bill Laraway is born and raised in the Kinderhook/Valatie area. He can help you find the perfect home for you and your family.

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  • $449,000 342 State Farm Road
    Valatie, NY
342 State Farm Road
Valatie, NY
Photo of 342 State Farm Road, Valatie, NY 12184 (MLS # 145089)
$449,000
Lot Size
2.10 ac

Home Size
1,854 sqft

Beds
4 Beds

Baths
3 Baths

  • 342 State Farm Road
    Valatie, NY
    Photo of 342 State Farm Road, Valatie, NY 12184 (MLS # 145089)
    $449,000
    Lot Size
    2.10 ac

    Home Size
    1,854 sqft

    Beds
    4 Beds

    Baths
    3 Baths

 

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