About the Middletown, New York Area
HOW TO GET HERE
The city of Middletown is located in the scenic Hudson Valley, approximately 65 miles north of New York City. To get here from NYC, you can take the New York State Thruway (I-87) north to exit #16 (Harriman) then head west on 17 to Middletown. If you like traveling by train, take the Metro-Northhas connections from
Penn Station to Secaucus to Middletown, N.Y.
SCHOOLS
The Middletown school district has a variety of programs that are offered. The Mission Statement for the school district is, "We strive to provide fiscally sound educational opportunities in a safe environment that continuously supports our diverse student population. We will enable all students to graduate, to reach their full potential, to become life-long learners, and to be competitive, productive members of society."
SHOPPING
Middletown has great shopping. You can go to the Galleria Mall and shop Macy's,
Target, J.C. Penny or any of 100 plus stores. Across the 17W is the Orange Plaza mall with even more stores like Burlington Coat Factory, Bed, Bath & Beyond and Kohl's, just to name a few.
 Welcome to the Hudson Valley! Check out these local links to see first hand the beautiful scenery and ongoing community events I have to offer.
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Bargain Properties >Bargain Homes
Most buyers want a home that is in tip-top condition and ready for them to occupy, but many homes sell for bargain prices because they need work. Buyers love "fixer-uppers" for the obvious reasons: the affordable price and the satisfaction of remodeling the house to accommodate your tastes and needs.
Whether you are buying the property for yourself or as an investment, choose a house that is in a good location and structurally sound. It should be priced enough below market value (usually 25%) to allow plenty of room for a profitable re-sale after the work is completed.
It is important to educate yourself before taking on a fixer-upper project. Inexpensive cosmetic improvements often give the greatest return on your investment-- paint will increase the value three times for every dollar invested. Landscaping, carpeting, and light fixtures are also relatively inexpensive improvements. Try to avoid purchasing a house that needs expensive structural improvements such as a new roof, plumbing, wiring, or foundation repairs.
Remodeling a kitchen will rarely add more than the cost of the upgrade, but new appliances usually give a fine return. An extra bathroom is the best renovation from an investment point of view, often giving twice its cost in added value.
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What famous building receives a fresh coat of 300 tons of reddish-green paint every seven years?
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The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. |
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Keller Williams
229 Route 32, Suite #1
Central Valley, NY. 10917
Phone: 845-863-4488
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Rhonda Rios is a full-time, licensed real estate Broker associate with Keller Williams Realty, Central Valley, N.Y., serving Orange, Rockland, Sullivan and Ulster Counties. Rhonda's most recent awards include Rising Star Award for Listing & Sold Units, 2005, Keller Williams Culture Award, 2005, Keller Williams Cares Award, 2006. Culture Award May 2007,Top Producer 2007,Keller Capper 2007,Agent of the month, May 2008. Rhonda is also a GRI, Graduate Realtor Institute, E-Agent certified, a CRS Certified Buyer's Representative and a member of the NYS Realtors Association,NYSAR.      
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