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In the KNOW THE REAL ESTATE ISSUESPRING 2021 A Quarterly Publication for Member Investors of the Sullivan County Partnership For Economic Development “Migrating back to Main Street” — The Changing Landscape of Sullivan County Real Estate NewPLUS:Opportunities for Shovel Ready Sites Straight Talk from the Sullivan County Board of Realtors

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he pandemic forced large segments of the economy into a work from home model which in turn led employers and workers to reconsider the work/ life balance. Now employees and in some cases entire businesses are trading crowded urban streets for hiking trails, water features and open space, purchasing homes or land that was readily available. Even existing second-home owners are turning their vacation dwellings into primary residences. Those who have made the move are realizing that living here allows them the best of both worlds— open space, quiet and solitude yet close enough to maintain their business connections to Manhattan and the tri-state area.

“Country Life with Metropolitan Access.” “For Business, for Life.” “Bucolic Yet Sophisticated.”HereattheSullivan

“Work Where You’ve Always Wanted to Live.”

Now, consider that homes for sale is down, simply because supply is down 49%, you begin to understand how hot the real estate market is.

The New York State Association of Realtors reported fiscal year 2020 increases in new listings (34%); sales closings (28% overall and 45% in the last quarter); median sale price (36% and 70% over the last five years).

County Partnership for Economic Development, that’s how we’ve long described the Sullivan Catskills to prospective businesses. Aided by the unforeseen pandemic— that messaging is more relevant than ever and is boosting real estate activity that no one could have predicted.

Here in the Sullivan Catskills, high demand is creating tremendous opportunities for home builders to either revive previously approved projects or embark on new devel opments entirely. This issue’s cover story profiles the Hurleyville Main Street Mews project as an example.

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is a hopeful sign that we can attract new tax ratables and jobs in this sector. Companies want to locate where their employees want to live and where they can experience less disruption with supply chain, transpor tation and other operational priorities.

Throughout this issue of In the Know, we take a deeper dive into the real estate market including the benefits and challenges that come with residential, industrial, and mixed-use real estate growth. This issue’s contributors include local and regional leaders with expertise in all aspects of housing and real estate development including The Sullivan County Board of Realtors, RBT accounting, Jacobowitz and Gubits, Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress and more.

Efforts to widen NYS Route 17 and ongoing steps toward the I-86 designation have also helped. In the past three months— typically slow this time of year— we led tours to more industrial developers and construction companies than we have in two years. It

How we work, live, play, and prioritize the future is changing, and our messaging: “Work where you have always wanted to live,” is here to stay.

“Work Where You’ve Always Wanted to Live”

Developers who have historically desired locations on or near the I-84/I-87 interchange are now turning their gaze toward the Sullivan Catskills seeking our available and lower cost commercial property as an attractive alternative to the saturated lower Hudson Valley and growing anti-development sentiment.

Commercial and Industrial interest is also on the rise. A growing E-Commerce economy coupled with an expectation of seamless purchasing, and short delivery times at the hands of technology advances is creating relocation interest for logistics, light industry and other wholesale consumer production and distribution companies.

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Fast forward 14 years later. Brodsky was driving through the hamlet of Hurleyville.

He got involved with the Sullivan Regency, a luxury condominium property in Monticello that was coming out of bankruptcy in 2006-2007. He and his team put together a plan to finish the building— which was about 50% complete— doing it with deluxe finishes to attract high-end buyers. The casino eventually did come, followed by the water park and other projects, bringing business with it. “The hospital is always bringing in new doctors and traveling nurses who want a nice place to stay. We got lucky, we made it appealing, and they came.”

harles Brodsky grew up in Sullivan County, so he knows that, traditionally, from the outside looking in, the county had a negative image. He recalls from an early age hearing the “Casino Means Jobs” slogan. When casinos didn’t come, people gave up on Sullivan County’s promise but not Charles.

He called around and spoke with the building’s architect and engineer. Eventually he met the owner and discovered that they both had similar views on the project’s look and marketing. “He was this awesome guy who has a child at the Center for Discovery, a Hur leyville-based non-profit organization that’s changing the way autism and other complex medical conditions are treated, through residential, medical, clinical, vocational, and special education programs. During our conversation I learned he just really wanted to do something nice for the community because he also had an affinity for Hurleyville,” says Brodsky. “We hit it off. So now I’m the owner’s rep, kind of the middleman between him, the engineers, the architects, and the builder.”

“I saw this cool building going up.” This serial entrepreneur thought to himself, “Hurleyville is my idea of what a cool, small-town should look like, and I want to help make sure that this building gets done right.”

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Built by Mark Anunziato of Liam Construction out of Sussex County, NJ, the marketing materials boast of “luxury apartment living in a vibrant community.” Slated to be completed and available to rent in April 2021, the light-filled apartments feature high-end finishes: wood floors, stainless steel appliances, 10 ft. ceilings, 24-hour security, parking, and an elevator.

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This “cool building” was eventually dubbed Main Street Mews and is the latest addition to a revitalized downtown Hurleyville. Designed by Cirillo Architects in Middletown, NY, it is a mixed-used concept building that boasts four retail storefronts on the first floor, with eight two-bedroom, one-bath apartments above.

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Modern mixed-use development is billed as a way to rejuvenate communities by creating spaces where a cross section of people gather to live, work, play and shop. Anchored and conceptualized by the Center for Discovery, downtown Hurleyville is an example of a small town with a larger vision. Its fully integrated Main Street continues to thrive, impressing residents and visitors alike, by fostering social experiences, inclusiveness and building a strong social and economic foundation with its shops, restaurants, and culture.

adventurous art in the Catskills that contributes to an inclusive and environmentally resilient region.

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“All of us at The Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre look forward to new neighbors adding to the diversity and inclusiveness of our hamlet. We do not doubt that residents of the Main Street Mews will feel a part of the community while enjoying the wide variety of programs at HPAC and the culinary delights of Main Street.”

– Janet Carrus, Hurleyville resident and founder of HPAC

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HPAC screens blockbusters and art house films in their world-class 130-seat cinema, hosts innovative performance events in their elegant ballroom and offers popular dance and yoga classes just 10 minutes from Monticello and 10 minutes from Liberty. The Centre recently completed an addition and will be opening the Tango Cafe, an adjoining restaurant/bar/cafe led by world-famous chef and restaurateur Tom Valenti.

Eleanor Friedman, who, along with her husband Gianpiero, operates a small salumeria in the Italo-Tuscan style on Main Street, sums up most of the downtown business community’s feeling. “We have this reciprocal rela tionship with everybody. We prefer to complement rather than compete with each other. We’re

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“I’ve learned a lot from being in real estate in Sullivan County over the years, and I’ve always loved Hurleyville.

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Brodsky has his views on what type of stores would be a good fit for his four approximately 1000 square foot retail spaces. “We’d like to see specialty, niche busi nesses-stores that are going to support the residential clientele. We’ve talked with some people about a specialty wine store, a café; outdoor products would be perfect because you’ve got the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail right

– Charles Brodsky

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excited to see what goes into those retail spaces at Mews and for them to add a larger, more diversified audience for the downtown.” Adding enthusiastically, “A specialty wine shop would be a great addition!”

Mixed Use Project Emerges in a Vibrant Downtown

In my opinion, it’s a model of what a cool, small-town should be: very well kept, some excellent restaurants, bars, and shops – just a charming place.”

Brodsky hasn’t ruled out getting involved with other projects. “I want to continue to support the growth of what we’re doing here, so if somebody’s looking to build something similar and get me involved, I would be open to it. But you can’t fake being excited about it— I need to be excited to create the marketing. All of these beautiful things— the Mews, the Sullivan Regency— are a reflection of me, a reflection of Sullivan County’s future and what a cool small town looks like.” For him, being on the inside looking out, Sullivan County is looking just fine, and he’s proudly playing his part in all of the changes to position it for future success.

Brodsky says that they’re about a month away from showing the retail space in person but firmly believes they will fully rent the apartments even before completion. He’s optimistic that once the right people and businesses go in there and are successful, other developers might take their cue and replicate a mixed-use project in other Sullivan County towns.

“There are a lot of places around the world where people can invest, and like I always say, when you’re on the outside looking in— Sullivan County is not at the top of your list, but it should be. These last six months, we’ve seen a completely different crowd of people coming in and appreciating what we’ve got going on here; It’s special.” Mrs. Lombardi agrees. “This town is just incredible; the people are so welcoming. Especially from the perspective of having a disabled child, the fact that you have the Hurleyville Performing Arts Center, which is so inclusive, you have the Sullivan O&W rail trail, which is open to anybody with any mobility issue. It’s almost a spiritual setting for me, and I’m not a religious person; there’s just so much beauty in this town. Between the natural setting and the people— it is incredible.”

the proprietor of the Hurleyville General Store, agrees. “I honestly don’t see any downside to a project like this. It’s a positive development for this whole community. I would love to see a wine shop, a bagel shop, maybe a clothing boutique, and a spa. Maybe even a shoe store would be great but definitely a wine shop.”

To schedule a tour of Hurleyville’s Premier Residence, call 914-490-3433 or visit 234mainstreetmews.com.

With a preliminary budget established, the next step is to focus on the type of home that you’re interested in building. Determine what style home best fits your lifestyle and needs, then meet with a reputable builder to discuss the home and have a preliminary cost to construct the home provided to you. This should be a budgetary number at this point as a final home design, as well as items pertaining to the lot need to be determined before a final cost to build can be determined. Determining approximate construction

Once the preliminary budget is established, approximate construction costs determined, and building lot selected, its then time to move forward with either a full design/build firm that can complete both the design and construction of the home for you, or hire an architect to complete your plans. The builder can then finalize associated costs and move forward with the construction and completion of the

by Bryan Hitt, President and CEO Hudson Valley Home Source

The first question we are generally asked is “where do we start?” We advise our clients to first determine their overall budget; consisting of the cost to acquire land and build the home. Once an overall budget is determined, it is usually a good idea to have a preliminary conversation with a lender to ensure that the desired budget works with financing programs they offer.

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costs up front will help move you to the next step, which is finding a building lot.

Finding a building lot can be a challenging task. Finding the perfect setting for your new home means finding the ideal location of the lot, as well as determining how the home will “fit” with the lot. The cost of the lot is a variable that can change based on lot size, location, and lot condition. To help determine the budget for lot acquisition, we recommend subtracting the estimated construction costs from the overall budget. The remainder of the budget is generally the budget for the building lot. This of course can vary, so construction and lot costs may need to be adjusted up or down to stay within budget. Occasional ly, builders will have an inventory of lots to offer, which can make the process easier.

So You’ve Decided to Build Your New Home… What Next?

ith With existing real estate inventory being low due to a strong housing market, many people have made the decision to build a new home rather than continue the exhausting search for the “perfect” home on the market. For many, this is a courageous decision as there are many unknowns when moving forward with a new home build.

Since 2002, Hudson Valley Home Source has helped over 700 clients through this process and we are constantly fine tuning our policies and procedures to meet the needs of our clients. For more information on Hudson Valley Home Source and how we can help you build your dream home, please visit our website at www.HVHomeSource.com or call us at 845-294-5663

home. We’ve found that most clients choose a full-service design/build firm to act as a “one stop shop” to handle the process from start to finish. At Hudson Valley Home Source, we offer many services to help streamline this process.

Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) is now eligible for immediate depreciation. The change applies to the current 2020 tax year and is retroactive to 2018 and 2019. Taxpayers must file amended returns in the prior years to recover overpaid taxes. Some qualifying

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4 Reasons Real Estate Professionals Should Care about the Cares Act

Use up those AMT credits Corporations with unclaimed alternative minimum tax (AMT) credits may now claim them immediately. Previously, the TCJA allowed corporations with previous AMT liability to claim credits but required the credits to be spaced out over several years – now the wait is over. But keep in mind, to finalize available AMT credits for a refund, you may need to file carrybacks first.

Say goodbye to loss limitations

by JONATHAN ROUIS, CPA

Whether 2020 proved to be devastating to navigate, or surprisingly lucrative, it’s always wise to invest time researching ways to save for the future. As always, we highly encourage you to consult with your tax advisors for a more comprehensive analysis to understand how the CARES Act can impact your bottom line this tax season.

Still, while many thrived, the real estate industry was halted for months, leaving some businesses with 2020 net operating losses (NOLs). Previously, NOL deductions were limited to 80% of a business’s taxable income and couldn’t be carried back to prior years. Thanks to the CARES Act, 2018, 2019, and 2020 NOLs may be carried back for five years preceding the NOL. If you’re not familiar with this process, here’s the gist: loss carryback provides a refundable tax offset which could reduce your tax payable to zero for the earlier income year. While the 80% NOL deduction limit is reinstated for 2021, it’s suspended for 2020, so businesses can use NOLs to offset 100% of their 2020 taxable income.

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While the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) placed a limit on the number of tax deductions from business losses that non-corporate taxpayers could make, the CARES Act removes those limitations for 2018 - 2020. This helps non-corporate taxpayers by allowing those who were subject to excess business loss limitations on already filed 2018 and 2019 tax returns to file amended tax returns.

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fter a year marked by loss, business closures, and financial hardship, one industry stood out in contrast. 2020 was a record-breaking year for the housing market. According to Zillow, 5.64 million U.S. homes were sold in 2020 as Americans flocked from major cities. Home sales represent a 5.6% increase from 2019, and housing prices in all the major markets continue to rise. Home values are growing at their fastest pace in a generation according to economists, showing no signs of slowing down in 2021. But even with this industry bright spot in an overwhelmingly troubling economy, real estate professionals should still dig into the CARES Act to take advantage of immediate and significant tax refunds.

Five-year NOL carryback

enlargement of the building, elevator/escalator, or internal structural framework doesn’t qualify. Notably, the CARES act assigns a 15-year cost recovery period to QIP.

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The Case for Shovel Ready

xisting industrial space, as well as developable industrial sites, are in critical short supply here in the Hudson Valley. According to the Overview of the Commercial Real Estate Market in Orange County, recently released by Mansfield Commercial Real Estate, the vacancy rate for prime industrial space is a historic low of 0.8%. The lack of available sites in counties to the south, combined with continued increased demand, should create new opportunities for sites in Sullivan County.

In addition, E-Commerce continues to grow. People regularly expect to receive items ordered online within

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By John Lavelle / Licensed Commercial Broker with Team RJ at Rand Commercial

Supply Chain logistics in a post-Covid world may actually increase that demand. Companies and organizations are now focused on making sure that critical inventories can be reliably re-supplied. This could result in some companies seeking smaller, regional warehouses that are closer to facilities, rather than larger, single mega-warehouses.

• Confirmation of utilities

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The Glen Wild Industrial Park is a good example of a property that has gone through the review process. The site previously received a generic approval under SEQR and is capable of hosting upwards of 200,000 square feet of industrial space, either in a single large structure or multiple smaller buildings.

Many states now have shovel ready certification programs. In order to become “certified” the sites also need to go through the review process and obtain their approval to build. Here in NY that would be completing SEQR and obtaining municipal site plan approval. This has the benefit of increasing speed to market for these companies, and also reduces risk by eliminating unknowns. Increasingly, companies and site selectors are using shovel ready designations as a reason to choose one property over another.

just a day or two. Many companies that were traditionally brick and mortar are now scrambling to find logistics warehouses to stay relevant in an online world.

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That’s where Shovel Ready Sites come in. The definition of “Shovel Ready” can vary depending on location. In general, the term is used to convey ready-to-build status, or as near to that as possible.

UNFI’s 500,000 square feet, McKesson Pharmaceuticals’ 340,000 square feet and the Citiva Medical Marijuana facility at the Warwick Tech Park are good examples of shovel ready sites that succeeded in attracting companies that created increased employment and large rateables. Closer to home, when Metalized Carbon was seeking a site for the manufacturing of critical aircraft parts, they chose the Glen Wild Industrial Park specifically because it was shovel ready, and the fastest possible site available to them.

Property owners who want to take advantage of these trends would be well served to invest in engineering, work cooperatively with their host municipalities, and put those properties into the best possible position to take advantage of the opportunities that come. Now is the time to invest in Shovel Ready sites in Sullivan County.

• Environmental review

Shovel Ready sites will have had all their baseline engineering completed. Studies commonly undertaken to confirm the suitability of a property include:

• Wetland delineation

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Back in July, the Partnership was the first local organization to dip our toes in the water of having in-person events after the NY pause. We DELIVERED! We had three successful and safe networking events limited to 40 attendees. That trend will continue in 2021 with three events already on the schedule for late Spring. Watch your email for our “Hello Thursday!” announcements and see upcoming events in this issue for further details. If you are interested in sponsoring one of these events, please contact Jen Cassaro at cassaro.jen@scpartnership.com NetworkingThursday!Helloisback…SAFELY 2713 Route 17M . New Hampton, NY 10958 Kitchens . Baths . Closets O: (845) 615-9410 www.HVKDC.com Over 125 years of design experience! Delta provides an integrated set of professional design and support services to make your next project a success. We are your trusted partner. delta-eas.com Randy Resnick - Chair Karen Fisher - Vice Chair Michael Zalkin - Treasurer James Bates - Secretary Carlito Holt Kevin McLaren Larry Wolinsky John Brust Gary Sliver Gerald FredGaryGeorgeCharlotteMattStevenKelseyJonathonSkodaSchillerHornicekVeglianteDorcasVanHornKinneSchmidtStabbert SULLIVAN COUNTY PARTNERSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS Did You Miss Advertising in this Issue or would Like to Submit Editorial Content? Not to worry, our next issue is scheduled for publication in June. Contact us to see how your business can be included! Please contact Jen Cassaro, Director of Membership at cassaro.jen@scpartnership.com Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development | 845.794.1110 | SCPartnership.com 19

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The demand for new residential development is increasing across the region. While this is good news for sellers, contractors, and tradespeople among others, the influx of new residents will also bring increased support for existing businesses and new ideas and energy to our community as we emerge from the pandemic.

However, the times they are a-changing. The pandemic has caused many residents to leave New York City and other large cities, or have a second rural or suburban housing option providing more space and safety resulting in a migration to the Hudson Valley.

By John C. Cappello, Partner, Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP (www.jacobowitz.com) and Joe Czajka, Senior Vice President for Research, Development, and Community Planning, Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress (www.pattern-for-progress.com)

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It is vital that our region maximize all the tools available in our efforts to provide a wide range of housing oppor tunities. It is critical for the long-term sustainability of our communities, both the residents and the businesses in this fragile economy. The new growth must also mitigate and minimize potential adverse impacts to the

ver the last several years the Hudson Valley has experienced significant commercial development and growth in the form of the Resorts World Catskills Casino, Legoland, the Kartrite Resort and Indoor Water Park, Yo1 Health Resort, other resorts and tourism destinations, many large warehousing and distribution centers, light manufactur ing, and some retail. Unfortunately, the local issues of housing have been left on the back burner.

Housing the Hudson Valley

However, as we plan to reap the benefits of this potential real estate boom it is essential that we appropriately plan to accommodate growth.

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A cursory review of the real estate market and rental opportunities in a majority of our region’s municipalities shows very few affordable options to many people who are essential to our community.

One exciting and innovative project was completed in Kansas City in 2019 by The Veterans Community Project where 49 “tiny houses” ranging in size from 240-320 sq. ft. were constructed on a five-acre plot to provide decent transitional housing for homeless veterans (see www.veteranscommunityproject.org for more info).

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beautiful yet often environmentally sensitive Hudson Valley region. It is neither healthy nor sustainable, from either an economic or an environmental perspective, for residential development to occur in such a way that our essential workforce cannot live in the communities that they

there are several organizations, planning groups, and developers focusing on developing new and innovative options to help meet our housing needs.

Over the course of 2021 I will be gathering information regarding many of these innovative options and the educational information available and posting on our firm website under the heading Resources/Housing the Hudson Valley. Pattern will also be holding a monthly webinar series specifically addressing housing and the real estate market.

We have a great opportunity in the coming year to come together as a community to start to address the need to provide for reasonable and sustainable housing for all those wishing to live in our region.

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Locally, the Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress Center for Housing Solutions provides a wealth of information on housing trends in the region as well as providing expert analysis and discussion on solutions to the problem of lack of adequate area housing opportunities.

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There is a nationwide movement known as YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard) that started in the San Francisco Bay area, as discussed in a great book entitled “Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America” by Conor Dougherty. This national effort provides educational material and support for inclusive zoning that incudes multi-family housing. Just type YIMBY into any search engine and you will find a wealth of information.

This concept of tiny or smaller starter homes and multi-family dwellings can and should be replicated in many of our Hudson Valley communities. These

developments can provide diverse housing opportunities on smaller footprints with much less land disturbance than traditional large suburban single-family housing. In addition, by incorporating energy saving building design and alternative energy features, any adverse environ mental impact can be further minimized.

• First, you’ll need an assessment report from the Licensed NYS Mold Assessor. This will provide information about the mold present, and the recommendations to properly remediate the mold.

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Who is involved?

• The Licensed NYS Mold Remediation Contractor will then put together an estimate and remediate the mold.

n a world where we still feel overwhelmed and consumed by a pandemic, nothing feels “normal”, and every day we worry about the potential harm to our bodies, SERVPRO® is still Here to Help™. One of the most common calls we receive is about mold. Remediating mold can be a daunting task, especially to a new or first-time homeowner, therefore, we want to help everyone be as informed as possible. You have all seen the scary 20/20 episodes where homeowners are told they have mold, given a hefty invoice to remediate the mold, and then given the clean bill of health for their home when the job is done, all from the same contractor! When dealing with mold in your home or business you need to ensure that there is not a conflict of interest and that the job has the necessary checks and balances.

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• Once the job is complete, the Licensed Assessor returns, does final testing & a visual assessment to ensure the mold has been remediated properly.

Mold – Not just Black & White

• Licensed New York State Mold Remediation Contractor

Why do I need both?

Licensed New York State Mold Assessor

What is the difference between a home inspector & a mold assessor?

• A home inspector will point out potential hazards an issue that may need to be repaired in your home or future home. While their reports will point out areas that could be mold, they aren’t actually testing or producing a remediation plan for the work to be completed.

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A Licensed NYS Mold Assessor will come to your home or property and conduct testing. This could be in the form of air sample or actual tape lifted samples of visible mold. Their report, by law, also includes a remediation plan for a Licensed Mold Remediation Contractor to follow.

• Mold remediation contractors have EPA registered products to kill mold and industry standard cleaning protocols to eliminate the presence of mold spores in a contained work area.

• While bleach can kill a number of bacteria & viruses and could likely kill some mold spores, the action of spraying an area of visible mold can disperse the mold spores into the air before the bleach even reaches it.

Can’t I just spray the mold with bleach?

• Bleach residue can also die out on the surface and could potentially become a food source for future mold to grow.

Of course, it is never just black and white, and always a list of “what ifs?”. SERVPRO® is Here to Help™ and answer any questions you may have throughout the process.

Has there ever been a busier time in Sullivan County real estate?

The State of Real Estate Now: Straight Talk from The Sullivan County Board of Realtors®

Jonathan: “Not in my 15 years as a broker- but I think my wife Patti, who has been a realtor for over 30 years, recalls a time during post 9/11 where there was an exodus from the city not quite like this but pretty close. The market now is unprecedented. We have had enormous sales, enormous inventory come on the market and quick sales. What used to take 2 maybe 3 months to close a deal now is taking a month. A lot of those sales are cash - people moving out of the city. Covid made it very

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• Pending sales increased 8.5% finishing 2020 at 148,280. Closed sales were down 0.9% to end the year at 129,661.

Source: New York State Association of RELATORS. (2020). Annual Report on the New York Market for Residential Real Estate Activity in the State of New York. NY: Author

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Mary Bakalis: “I do remember in 2005 when I started as an office manager that it was busy; because we were still on the tail end of the 9/11 sales. But compared to now- now I almost feel like buyers are in a frenzy. The minute something goes on the market, it’s not only getting accepted offers, some of them are getting multiple offers.”

interesting in that companies closed their offices, their employees started working from home via Zoom, and these companies now realize that they really don’t need the added expense of having an office space. So, folks are buying up here, working from home and just going back to the city once or twice a month instead of paying thousands of dollars in rent in the city. A lot of these deals are cash, and because of that, you don’t have to go through the mortgage process- you don’t even have to go through the appraisal process but inspections continue. Covid created not only a great market for us but some challenges as well that we had to work through. Since Realtors® were not considered an essential service, we could not show properties in person. People were making offers on properties sight unseen with an inspection contingency in the contract. They would have their inspection, and in some cases an issue would come up that could not be resolved through negotiation so the buyer would back out of the deal and the property would go back on the market.”

Mary: “In the past, when that type of situation occurred it was because the home was underpriced, but this is not that situation— it’s the exact opposite.”

internet to and I know the Partnership and the county are working on that. It really is so important as the western end of the county is a big sales area for us and sometimes that becomes a deal breaker.”

• The overall median sales price in 2020 increased 11.6% to $310,000 for the year when compared to last year.

• On average, sellers received, 98.4% of their original list price at sale, a year-over-year improvement of 1.1%

Jonathan: “What people are looking for is privacy, they don’t want to be close to the road or see their neighbor. One of the first questions we’re asked at a showing is “Is there high-speed internet”? There are areas of our county that are going to be difficult to bring high speed

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Jonathan: “What we’re seeing now, which I don’t believe we’ve ever seen, are bidding wars - almost every deal is a bidding war. You can have several people bidding on a house and sometimes it goes well over asking price.”

3. We require a Covid-19 disclosure and questionnaire (for everyone’s protection).

Why would I list with a Sullivan County realtor instead of just putting it up on my own?

Straight Talk from The Sullivan County Board of

Jonathan: “FSBO: For Sale by Owner is way more difficult to market. You don’t reach the people that you should be reaching. All of our realtors belong to OneKey, an MLS, which covers Sullivan, Orange, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties. It is 45,000 agents strong. When you list with a with a Realtor® you’re reaching many thousands of possible buyers. Some reasons to use a Realtor® whether you are buying or selling are:

1. We are bound by a “Code of Ethics”.

4. We orchestrate everything from scheduling showings, inspections, and appraisals to recommending attorneys, keeping the transaction worry free and comfortable for everyone. We are the gate keeper of the castle.”

2. We pre-qualify your buyer.

What types of inquiries are coming across your desk and email on a daily basis? Where are they finding you? What are they asking for?

Jonathan: “Buyers are asking for waterfront properties or any water feature, anything to do with peace and quiet, from contemporary to farmhouse with a country feel and if they can Air BNB is a plus. We do get some inquiries about buying something and fixing it and flipping it. There’s quite a few houses out there that need renovations and are priced reasonably well that contractors are seeing an opportunity; they buy them, fix them and sell them.”

Mary: “Because our members know our market in this area and know certain things about the drainage and septic and things that people outside of Sullivan County don’t necessarily know. We feel it’s very important for them to use somebody who has the knowledge of what’s going on right here in the county right now.”

Realtors® Sullivan County Statistics • Total Closed Sales: 1,266 Change from 2019 +25.1% Change from 2016 +28.7% • New Listing: 1,831 • Inventory of Homes for Sale: 945 • Months Supply of Inventory: 7.7 • Percentage of List Price Received: 95.4% • 2020 Median House Price: $195,000 Change from 2019: +36.8% Change from 2016: +69.6% Source: New York State Association of RELATORS. (2020). Annual Report on the New York Market for Residential Real Estate Activity in the State of New York. NY: Author Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development In the Know | SPRING 202128

Jonathan: “Even the Sullivan County Board of Realtors® members who don’t live in this county but sell in this

county know this area. They know it significantly better than someone from out of the area. They are aware of the particular challenges that Sullivan County presents.”

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“I think that people still like the fact that when you call the office, a human answers the phone, which is very Sullivan County.

Jonathan: “Absolutely not. It used to be I’d open the hot sheet every morning and there would be 20 or 30 new listings and now there’s maybe four or five, it’s tough.”

People like dealing with the smaller entity as opposed to a giant company— I think that that’s part of our charm.”

Mary: “Banks. It’s good to have bankers who know the area and know the market because when outside banks come in, they’re very difficult to deal with.”

As far as inventory…do we have enough to meet the demands of the current market?

Mary: “We did a year ago. Residential inventory this time last year was about 2,000 listings and we’re down to about 450- and the good ones are picked through right away. So you’re stuck with whatever you’re stuck with now and buyers have to settle if they want to buy.”

Jonathan: “Everybody in any business related to the housing industry is busy; electricians, plumbers, painters, appraisers, inspectors, contractors, etc.”

As a trickle-down effect of this hot market, what do you see as the boon to Sullivan County?

Jonathan: “Jeff Bank is a good bank; they’ll finance things that other banks won’t because Jeff Bank is a ‘Hometown Bank’. They’re local and they know Sullivan County and our needs.”

Do they ask about what there is to do in the area?

Jonathan: “A big draw of course is Bethel Woods, The Forestburgh Playhouse, the water park and the casino. The big draw is the western end of the county with the Delaware River, quaint small towns, eateries, farmers markets, shops and breweries and let’s not forget nature: lots of trails to hike, rivers to tube or canoe and streams and lakes to fish.”

Jonathan: “I absolutely believe that. From the agent side of that, I would want everyone to know that our members (SCBR) are the frontline people. We’re the ones introducing buyers to the area and encouraging them to live here; telling them about the area, recommending places of interest, things to do and businesses to consider visiting. We can refer inspectors, attorneys, contractors, tradespeople etc. all of whom we have had relationships with and who we trust.. We are local, professional and this is the area we know. Sullivan County is a nature lovers’ wonderland; just give us a call, we’re happy to share it with you.” of

What should we know about the Board of Realtors and the accessibility of real estate in Sullivan County –right Mary:now?

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How many branches does Catskill Hudson have in Sullivan county? What do you feel is the primary focus of the bank here in Sullivan County?

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Hometown: Ulster Park, NY

When did you personally get involved with the Sullivan County Partnership and why did you feel that was important to do?

I joined CHB just over 10 years as Chief Administrative Officer. I’m just not a big bank guy. I enjoy the community bank environment, especially the interaction and getting to know the customer. I think that its valuable for me as well as for the customer and I’ve made some great friends over the years. It gives you that satisfaction when you help them and really get to know them. I started in banking as a consumer loan officer then I became a branch manager, then I was an Investment advisor, for a couple of years, which I enjoyed. I was then President of a small community bank for a few years, then came to Catskill Hudson Bank first as executive vice president and now president.

How long have you been with Catskill Hudson Bank?

We have 11 branches total - 6 in Sullivan County. We’re primarily a commercial bank so our focus is on

Describe your history with the bank/banking industry?

Hobby: Music

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Catskill Hudson bank started as The Community Bank of Sullivan County in 1993. So that’s really where our roots are and where we have our largest customer base. Sullivan County is a critical part of the bank’s success as we have a huge customer base here and we have to bring our A game every day.

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involved in the county and to be able to help in any way that I can and be that visible face of the bank. I had done economic development previously and I just think it’s important doing what we do to be plugged into what is happening, to know who the players are; to meet people with similar interests and a similar mindset who want the county to succeed and the Partnership does that. It just felt like a logical fit for me.

Kevin McLaren President,CatskillHudson Bank

I’ve been on the Partnership Board since 2017. It’s important for me to have a person from the bank

Education: SUNY Cortland/Economics, Masters in Finance from Marist College

small branch in Monticello. Our Monticello branch is our flagship and we absolutely wanted to make a statement. This was our opportunity to show our commitment to the area where we started and that it is our bread and butter and where we want to continue to concentrate. We are proud of that branch and it is spectacular.

I think it is getting to know the strengths of everyone else on the board. There is a lot of talent in diverse areas and they all have the same focus-they’re all trying to improve the county.

COVID-19 has changed a lot of things and there’s going to be certain aspects that will persist as a result of it. Many of the functions that you had to do historically at the branch, you can now do with your phone. But I think the in-person experience is important for everyone- for the customer -for the staff, so that you really get to know people.

commercial lending, that is a lot of what we do. Of course, we’re a bank so we have traditional consumer products, online banking/mobile banking…they’re ubiquitous today- you have to have them and they have to be good. We’ve been successful in branching out into residential mortgages as a diversifier from the commercial loans. We have a great and very experienced residential team. We have to broaden our appeal to the local market and I think that’s a big step.

What trends are you seeing in the banking industry?

I’m happy to say that we are in the hottest real estate market in the country right now- the NY Times was quoted as saying that the city with the highest appreciation in housing values is Kingston NY. Sullivan County certainly has benefitted from this trend. We’ve seen an increase in the residential loan area and I think that’s great for everybody. It’s given us an opportunity with a newer product to be able to get it out there. We have a very experienced and professional team- they deliver… and that’s huge. If there’s a leak under the sink... I am calling the plumber. I want someone who is the professional doing the job and that, to me, is where our value is. Largely, we’ve seen and done it all. Real estate is probably the biggest financial purchase that most people are ever going to make- I would recommend that you put that in the hands of a professional.

Here’s your chance to brag about your bank and its people - what are you proud of?

Right away you all have that common bond. I think it’s about bringing your own skills and experiences, and that’s just going to broaden the board and enhance the Partnership’s ability to do what it does which is to drive economic development.

Our people and their focus on doing what is right. I had a zoom call recently with all our branch managers and I could see how much they care about our customers and the communities they serve…that’s important and something to be proud of that they feel that way.

Very proud of our information technology and our cyber security and protecting the information of our customers. Fraud is huge right now. We continue to upgrade to a new website and our account opening platforms-trying to make it as simple and as pleasant as we can for our customer.

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There is certainly a trend in our industry to have smaller branches. On the contrary, we did not build a

If you were to sit down with a new member of the Partnership board, what advice would you give them?

With regards to the uptick in the Real Estate Market here since the pandemic, how has that affected the bank? How do you compete with on-line mortgage brokers such as Rocket Mortgage?

We are a community bank, we’re making decisions locally. Our management team is not out of state, and not out of touch with the markets that we’re in. That’s what separates us from other institutions.

Spotlight

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4 ENVISION Architects 518-462-1848EnvisionArchitects.comArchitects

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6 Grey’s Woodworks, Inc. Custom 845-985-7006GreysWoodworks.comWoodworking

11 Tarolli-MarshallMercuio-Norton-Engineering & Land Surveying, P.C. Engineering & Land Surveying 845-744-3620MNTM.co

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Ever wonder where our members are located?

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From Pennsylvania to Albany, they’re not just from Sullivan County! Each issue, we’ll be calling out members from all over the map. Special shout out this month to the Sullivan County Democrat, celebrating 130 years in business in 2021.

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