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10/02/2025

09/10/2025

KINGSTON, N.Y. — With renovations now complete, the Kingston City Land Bank announced this week that it is now accepting
registrations for the final two of six homes in its Keystone affordable homeownership program.
The Land Bank said the homes, located at 52 Grand St. and 488 Hasbrouck Ave., were acquired by the Kingston City Land Bank
under the city's new disposition policy in 2023.
5252 Grand St., Kingston. (Kingston City Land Bank photo)
52 Grand St., Kingston. (Kingston City Land Bank photo)
The Land Bank said both homes will have a maximum purchase price of $149,995, the most affordable price point it has offered.
The rehabilitation of these homes included structural upgrades and upgrades to plumbing, new kitchens, bathrooms, flooring,
windows, layouts, façade treatments and doors, the Land Bank said. The non-profit added that the homes, which are now fully
electric, also received efficiency upgrades, including insulation, Energy Star windows, Energy Star appliances and high-efficiency
electric mini-split systems for heating/cooling.
"By way of example, we hope to shine a beacon for others to follow this important and necessary work for our community," Mike
Gilliard, executive director of the Kingston City Land Bank, said in a press release. "Thank you to the City of Kingston Common
Council for your vision to award us necessary American Rescue Plan Act stimulus funds for this program, and to the state
Department of Housing and Community Renewal for their Land Bank Initiative Program, without which this important
development would not have been possible."
The renovations were completed by Staatsburg-based minority and women-owned business general contractor Maeda
Construction, Poughkeepsie-based LiscumMcCormack VanVoorhis was the architect and Goldstein Hal provided legal counsel to
the program. RUPCO wil provide homeownership counseling services, the announcement said.
The Kingston City Land Bank completed the rehab and sale of the first four homes under the Keystone Program earlier this year:
Purchasers will be selected via a public lottery. Household size and income limits apply.
Interested households can learn more about the opportunity and register for the lottery at KCLB.org/homes.
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The TWO most afordable homes in Kingston are now for sale! Register below by 10/3/25 to begin the process. Awards to purchase will be made via public lottery.

08/27/2025

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06/25/2025

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05/05/2025

Pending home sales saw a significant increase of 6.1% in March, marking the largest month-to-month rise since December 2023. While the Northeast experienced a decline in transactions, the South led with substantial gains. Buying activity surged as mortgage rates fell to an average of 6.65%. This uptick in signed contracts is promising for potential homebuyers and indicates a more dynamic housing market for spring!

02/24/2025

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02/12/2025

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Great News for Senior Citizens in the Onteora School District!

The Onteora Board of Education has approved a property tax reduction for qualifying senior citizens!

Local governments and school districts in New York State can choose to grant a reduction on property taxes for seniors, and now, Onteora is offering this benefit. This exemption lowers the taxable assessment of a senior’s home by up to 50%, helping to reduce their property tax burden.

✅️ Who Qualifies?
⭐️ Must be 65 years or older
⭐️ Must meet income and other eligibility requirements
⭐️ The school district has set the maximum income limit at $50,000 for the 50% exemption

If you have any questions, please contact your local town assessor or the Onteora School District Business Office for more details.
Please share this information with any seniors who may benefit!

02/11/2025

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If you have not owned a home in the last three years you qualify for this loan program. Call me to help find a home to buy.

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02/06/2025

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This 1264 square feet Single Family home has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is located at 35 Elm St Street, Shandaken, NY.

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09/21/2024

1st case of EEE in Ulster County

New York state reported its first case of eastern equine encephalitis in nearly a decade on Friday.

08/05/2024

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