About Fresh Air Team | Catskills NY Real Estate Agents

Why Buy Real Estate in the Catskills + Hudson Valley

In 2012, we decided to buy a place in the Catskills. Our criteria; a rural setting with nature front and center within a two-hour drive from Brooklyn, access to organic and locally produced food, good hiking, and a few charming towns. We discovered Accord, which sits in the Rondout Valley, during our search and it turned out to be a perfect fit. We purchased a chalet-style house with expansive mountain views, surrounded by forests and wildflower-filled meadows (pictured above) and for years it served as our weekend getaway to decompress, connect with friends and immerse ourselves in nature.

Although it's a visual feast, living here has taught us that the Catskills demands the attention of all of our senses. The smell of fresh air that changes fragrance with the seasons. The sounds of the vast array of wildlife right outside your door. The taste of food and drink sourced and produced locally and made by artisans passionate about quality. Honestly, every weekend feels like a vacation.

What Sets Us Apart?

For Sellers

Our team lives in both worlds. Splitting time between NYC and the Catskills means we're not guessing at what city buyers want. We're among them. We know which properties stop a scroll, what features justify a premium and how to price a listing to generate the kind of competitive tension that drives prices above ask.

Our marketing reach is equally deliberate. With 13K+ Instagram followers, 5K+ subscribers to our buyer-focused newsletter and established relationships with influential voices in the upstate lifestyle space, we don't wait for buyers to find your home. We bring your home to them, at scale and to exactly the right audience.

Check out our recent blog post:
Selling an Upstate Home? Five Things to Consider.

For Buyers

Buying in the Catskills or Hudson Valley is a different decision than buying in the city and it deserves a different kind of counsel. We start every client relationship with a real conversation focused on which areas align best for you and a discussion of the current market. And then we prepare you to move decisively when the right property appears.

This guidance is grounded in something no amount of research can replicate. We own here. We know the difference between a property that photographs beautifully and one that delivers on the life you're imagining and we'll tell you which is which.

If you're just starting out, check out this helpful blog post:
Buying in The Catskills? Six Questions to Consider.

Before we tour a single property or take a single listing, we build a plan. The teams’ collective expertise and approach means every engagement starts with a strategic framework; pricing rationale, market conditions and risk assessment. You'll never wonder why we're recommending what we're recommending.

From preparing a property to bring to market, to reading an inspection report, to structuring an offer with protective contingencies, to identifying the line items that actually move price, we bring an eye for detail to every stage of the transaction. Small things matter in high-value deals. We don't miss them.

Joseph’s membership in the Compass Sports & Entertainment Division and our embedded position in both the NYC and Catskills markets means our clients see opportunities others don't; off-market properties, trusted introductions and real intelligence on what comparable properties are actually trading for, not just what they're listed at.

Our relationship with clients doesn't stop when keys change hands. We remain a resource for contractors, property managers, local vendors and honest advice on anything that comes up after the sale. If you own here, we're still your team.

My Professional Background

Prior to launching Fresh Air Realty, I practiced law for 17 years at Kramer Levin in NYC where I represented hedge funds in hundreds of complex financial transactions. I have an eye for detail in all aspects of the buying and selling process; examining properties, analyzing market conditions, crafting attractive offers, helping sellers decide which offer to accept, etc. I'm also a skilled negotiator, having negotiated hundreds of legal transactions. All of these skills serve me equally well with my Catskills real estate clients.

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A Feast For The Senses

Why Buy Real Estate in the Catskills + Hudson Valley

What Sets Us Apart?

For Sellers

For Buyers

How We Work

Strategy First.

Precision in Every Detail.

Access That Goes Beyond the Listing.

A Partnership That Doesn't End at Closing.

My Professional Background

Leave a Message

Thank you for your message. We will be in touch with you shortly.

A Feast For The Senses

Why Buy Real Estate in the Catskills + Hudson Valley

What Sets Us Apart?

For Sellers

For Buyers

How We Work

Strategy First.

Precision in Every Detail.

Access That Goes Beyond the Listing.

A Partnership That Doesn't End at Closing.

My Professional Background

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