Buyer Resources

Prospective buyers of real estate here in Sullivan County have lots of questions — from more general questions about buying and financing, to questions that are more specific to Sullivan County like "Which lakes permit motorboating?" and "What are the options for high speed internet in the country?" I've put together a lot of pages to help answer many of those questions. But if you have a question that isn't answered here, drop me an email or give me a call at 845-468-5710.

Sullivan County Areas Sullivan County is very large. This page will give you a good overview of the different parts of the county.

Guide to Lake and Recreational Communities in Sullivan County Thumbnail overviews of the major lake and non-lake communities and developments here of interest to vacation and second home buyers.

What Houses Cost Here A general overview of the range of prices for different types of houses, focusing primarily on second homes.

Search the Sullivan MLS Surf properties on the market at your own leisure. You can save listings, share them with friends and even set up your own property searches to email you new listings that meet the criteria you set up. The MLS search on this site provides complete information to help you narrow down your choices, including property taxes.

Search Tips Tips and tricks to make the most of your online searching.

Current Market Conditions Every month I analyze the most recent sales data, and post a report on the current market conditions. A must read for anyone shopping for real estate here.

About Lakefront Sullivan County has lots of lakes. This overview will help you understand the differences among lakes, the types of property available and price ranges.

For Families with Children A must read for families shopping for a vacation home.

Catskill Counties Compared Sullivan is only one of 4 (or 6, depending on how you count) counties that comprise the Catskills region of New York. This page will help you better understand the differences between the various Catskill regions.

First Time Buyers First time home buyers have special needs, and unique opportunities, particularly for financing.

GLBT Buyers Sullivan County is very welcoming to gay and lesbian second homers. Find out about the country from the g/l/b/t perspective.

An Appraisal Primer
Clearing up some misconceptions about the appraisal process.

 

 

 

Primer on Foreclosures and Short Sales
Foreclosures and short sales aren't for every buyer. Find out what you need to know.

About Property Taxes in Sullivan County
Information on tax rates, assessments and general tax information.

Financing a Second Home
Important differences between primary and second home financing; using local versus out of area lenders; down payments and pre-qualification.

Closing Costs in Sullivan County
A .pdf of the various closing costs you can anticipate when purchasing a home here.

First Time Home Buyers
 Information on special financing programs and tax incentives for first time home buyers.

Winter Skiing
Where to downhill and cross country ski in and around Sullivan County. Skiing isn't Sullivan County's strong suit, so if skiing is your primary motivation for a house here, read this section.

About Lakefront Property

About the 2 Step Purchase Offer - Contract Process Why an accepted offer doesn't mean you've got the house!

Transportation Options to Sullivan County

High Speed Internet and Cell Phones
Considerations and options in the country.

Property Rentals. The lowdown on the seasonal rental market, whether you're looking to rent out your property to generate some income, or find a rental to give Sullivan County a spin.

Buying Land and Building. The ins and outs of buying raw land and building your dream getaway in the Catskills.