All of our clients are city dwellers looking for a weekend escape in the Catskills. We regularly meet these clients in NYC/Brooklyn to talk about the different areas to consider, the market conditions and how to craft an effective search. Clients find these meetings highly informative and instructive. For the past eight years, we've split our time between Brooklyn and the Catskills, so we're intimately familiar with the nuances of owning a weekend home as well as the various counties/areas in which to consider buying. Of course, this is information we're happy to share with you.
Below is a curated list of properties that we think will appeal to city dwellers. (Mobile users: Please note, this section is optimized for desktops/laptops so you may find that the images are cropped on your device).
an area filled with natural beauty, varied terrain, winding back country roads, and a multitude of local farm-based businesses. It's a haven for second home buyers.
Read Morea town that feels like Brooklyn, but in the Catskills. It's an epicenter of upstate culture with farm-to-table food and drink at its core.
Read Morea vibrant college town with easy access to farms, hiking and world-class climbing. It's worth a day's stroll.
Read Morea rural area tucked in the valley between the Catskills to the north and the Shawangunks to the south. It's a real beauty.
Read Morea charming and hip town surrounded by mountains and streams, smack dab in the heart of the Catskills . It's a favorite for nature lovers and weekenders.
Read Morea well-stocked main street make it a gathering spot for the community. If you end up buying one of the nice homes in the vicinity, you'll be here on a regular basis.
Read Morea two-block town blessed with a big waterfall, a great swimming hole and a food co-op. It's a spot you should get to know.
Read Morea walkable town on the banks of a lovely creek with an eclectic collection of shops and restaurants. It's worth a wander.
Read MoreYou live in the city and want a weekend escape where you can breathe in some fresh air, connect with nature, and commune with friends/family. Get the ball rolling by pondering these questions.
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Read More"We met Joe about a year into trying to purchase our weekend/first home in the Catskills. We were overwhelmed at the time but working with him was night and day different than with our original realtor. It pays to work with someone city-minded: ef..."
"Working with Joe was truly a breathe of fresh air (pun intended). As newbies to the Catskills real estate market, Joe helped familiarize us with each region and ultimately helped us focus on the area that was perfect for our lifestyle. When we fir..."
"A wonderful buying experience. My wife and I absolutely loved working with Joe. The fact that he splits his time between Brooklyn and the Catskills gives him a unique ability to understand what we were looking for in a weekend country place. W..."
We know what city dwellers want in an upstate home and we'll help you find it.