Xiomara Marrero, Realtor, Home Decor and Staging Expert, Residential and Commercial Real Estate – Alexander Maxwell Realty – Best Real Estate Agents in Hudson Valley

Cozy-Up Your Winters with these Home Decorating Ideas by Realtor Xiomara Marrero

Most people begin the home decorating process for winter with a bang only to end with a whimper. Far too few people realize that Christmas is only the beginning of the winter season and that while Christmas decorations are a nice addition, they are also a temporary decorative addition in most homes lasting little more than a month if that long. This leaves two more months of winter with a sparsely decorated home in many cases. Wintertime Home Decorating Ideas with Xiomara Marrero, Realtor, Home Staging […]

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Should You Sell Your Hudson Valley Rental Property in This Market? – Real Estate 101 with Dino Alexander

Should You Sell Your Hudson Valley Rental Property in This Market? – Real Estate 101 with Dino Alexander

If you have a rental property in the Hudson Valley, you may start to consider whether to continue renting it out or to sell it. Maybe you inherited the house from another family member or you decided to invest in several rental properties. Whatever the case may be, here are three items to consider when deciding if you should sell your rental property. 1. Cash Intake If your rental property is creating a profit, keeping it might make sense to you. Aside from irregular costs […]

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Xiomara Marrero, Realtor, Home Decor and Staging Expert, Residential and Commercial Real Estate – Alexander Maxwell Realty – Best Real Estate Agents in Hudson Valley

Welcome to the Team, Xiomara Marrero! Alexander Maxwell Realty – The Best Real Estate Agents in Hudson Valley

Hello Everyone! Feel free to call me Mara 🙂 Xiomara Marrero, Realtor, Home Decor and Staging Expert, Residential and Commercial Real Estate – Alexander Maxwell Realty – Best Real Estate Agents in Hudson Valley I am thrilled to join the Alexander Maxwell Realty team and looking forward to an amazing collaboration with everyone here. I am bringing a wealth of experience in property management, vacation rentals and commercial real estate with me and looking forward to share my expertise with my clients while helping them […]

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Homes for Sale in Kerhonkson, NY – Catskills Real Estate

Are You Searching for Homes for Sale in Kerhonkson, NY – Catskills Real Estate for Sale? Look no further! Alexander Maxwell Realty has got you covered. Browse through these fresh new listings in the Catskills region and specifically in Kerhonkson, NY and reach out to us via message under the listing or simply call us 845-518-2750 and one of the best Hudson Valley Realtors will be happy to help! Homes for Sale in Kerhonkson, NY – Catskills Real Estate If you are looking to sell or […]

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Home for Sale in Poughkeepsie NY – Hudson Valley Home for Sale

Meticulously appointed and maintained are words that accurately describe the care that has gone into the development and execution of creating this fabulous property.  The living area has plenty of room, and rooms, to enjoy family and friends or solitude even with a full house.  The rooms that aren’t “lived in” show the care given to space, plenty of it; in the closets, storage areas, laundry room, and garage.  The 384sq.ft. the deck faces the serene sight and sounds of a stone waterfall and the […]

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Homes for Sale in Fishkill, NY – Hudson Valley Homes for Sale

Welcome to Fishkill, NY – Just 10 minutes away from Beacon Train Station on Metro North and a quick (by NYC standards) commute to Grand Central in Manhattan. This little Hudson Valley town has a lot to offer: stroll down the Main Street and grab a bite and drink at the Tomato Cafe, and right after get a botox shot or two at the Hebe Med Spa on the Corner of Main and Church St. And now checkout all the beautiful homes for sale in […]

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Homes for Sale in Cornwall NY – Homes for Sale in Hudson Valley – Homes for Sale in Cornwall-on-Hudson

Homes for Sale in Cornwall NY – Homes for Sale in Cornwall-on-Hudson NY

Quaint and Historic Town of Cornwall and Cornwall-on-Hudson Village sit at the footsteps of the Stormking Mountain with expansive river views and boat access from the Cornwall Landing. Cornwall-on-Hudson is the birthplace of the Hudson Valley Style Magazine and has been an inspiration for many artists, writers and painters who defined the Hudson Valley Style in Arts and Culture. Today, the village and the town are among most desirable locations on the banks of Hudson River with quick connection to the rest of the Hudson […]

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Farmhouse Style – Interior Design and Home Decorating Tips – by Designer Maxwell Alexander

Farmhouse Style – Interior Design and Home Decorating Tips – by Designer Maxwell Alexander

When choosing a theme or style for decorating your home, there are many to choose from. One of the most popular decorating themes today is farmhouse style home decorating. Perhaps it is the most popular because it provides an inviting atmosphere and overall friendly feeling. Farmhouse style home decorating, because of its warm environment, is enjoyed by the people who live there as well as all those who visit. Farmhouse Style – Interior Design and Home Decorating Tips – by Designer Maxwell Alexander As with […]

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Homes for Sale in Newburgh NY – Homes for Sale in Hudson Valley NY

Homes for Sale in Newburgh NY – Homes for Sale in Hudson Valley NY

Just a quick Metro North ride from Grand Central Station in New York City to Beacon, NY and then a ferry or Uber ride across the river, and you are in Newburgh, NY! Some call it the new Hudson, and we call it the fresh, trendy and authentic Capital of the Hudson Valley Region. After a glorious and sometimes turbulent past, Newburgh has settled in hearts in minds of the diverse and entrepreneurial Millennial Generation with city’s historic charm, inspiring architecture and the whole River […]

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How to Get the Best Price for Your Hudson Valley Home – Real Estate 101 with Dino Alexander

How to Get the Best Price for Your Hudson Valley Home – Real Estate 101 with Dino Alexander

If you want to get the best price for your house, you need to have a strategy in place. There are things that you should know – such as not listing the price too high or too low. How to Get the Best Price for Your Hudson Valley Home – Real Estate 101 with Dino Alexander If you are already working with one of the best real estate agents in the Hudson Valley, then they will already know the strategy to use for selling your […]

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Homes for Sale in Kingston, NY – Upstate New York Homes for Sale

Homes for Sale in Kingston, NY – Upstate New York Homes for Sale

Ah, Kingston, a charming historic city, right between NYC – the capital of the World, and Albany – the new Capital of New York State. Former glory of New York’s First Capital City is seen on almost every corner of Kingston’s Stockade District with inspiring architecture, historic churches and many small restaurants and shops entertaining residents and visitors all-year-round. If you are on a mission and looking for homes for sale in Kingston, make sure to come visit and explore the area first. Stop by […]

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Reimagine Your Workspace – 5 Secrets of Productivity and Feng Shui – with Designer Maxwell Alexander

Reimagine Your Workspace – 5 Secrets of Productivity and Feng Shui – with Designer Maxwell Alexander

Just a few months ago we featured Villa 9W – one of the Duncan Avenue Design Studio projects and analyzed it from the Feng Shui perspective. I like using Feng Shui concepts to make overly complicated scientific ideas more relatable and down-to-earth. It is fascinating how our knowledge of home design circled back thousands of years just to see that we’ve had it all figured out! Well, another thing just happened: the new generation of the workforce (Millennials) is in! They are very serious about health & wellness and […]

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Homes for Sale in Beacon NY – Hudson Valley Homes for Sale

Beacon, NY or beacon of hope? It certainly is a beacon of hope if you are thinking about leaving the big city (NYC for example) and allowing yourself to start enjoying the real life away from the hustle and bustle and all the stress and crowds that come with the big city living. Beacon, NY has it all – a quick commute (by New York City standards) to Grand Central Station via Metro North, and the authentic Hudson Valley Lifestyle with all the organic and […]

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Selling Your Home in Hudson Valley? Be Ready to Answer These Questions – Real Estate 101 with Dino Alexander

Selling Your Home in Hudson Valley? Be Ready to Answer These Questions – Real Estate 101 with Dino Alexander

With any type of home sale, potential buyers will always have questions they want to ask. If you’re represented by one of the best real estate agents in Hudson Valley, he or she usually knows ahead of time the kinds of questions that’ll be asked because they’ve heard most of them in the course of their career. But there are many common questions asked and it will be helpful for you to know the answer to them. Potential buyers usually ask how much you pay for […]

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Homes for Sale in Marlboro, NY – Homes for Sale in Upstate, NY

Homes for Sale in Marlboro, NY – Homes for Sale in Upstate, NY

Marlboro is the cute little town on the west banks of the Hudson River about an hour drive north from New York City. The historic Marlboro Village welcomes guests and residents with a number authentic food and entertainment establishments including world-famous Falcon Music Venue, Bar and Restaurant, and Raccoon Saloon overlooking picturesque Marlboro Falls waterfalls on the Lattintown creek. Other notable things to do and explore in Marlboro, NY include 15 wineries on the Shawangunk Wine Trail (Benmarl Winery and Vineyard is one of our […]

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5 Essential Steps to Choosing Wall Art – with Designer Maxwell L. Alexander

5 Essential Steps to Choosing Wall Art – Interior Design Tips by Maxwell Alexander

A blank wall can be dead space, especially if you’re not going for a minimalist style. You might want your home to look homey and vibrant, and you might have already decided that the blank wall needs to be filled with some kind of art. But how do you choose the piece? Here are five steps that should be in your decision-making process. 5 Essential Steps to Choosing Wall Art – with Designer Maxwell L. Alexander Measure the Space One of the most essential parts of […]

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Homes for Sale in Washingtonville, NY (Orange County) – Homes for Sale in Hudson Valley

Homes for Sale in Washingtonville, NY (Orange County) – Homes for Sale in Hudson Valley

Washingtonville is beautiful little village in the Town of Blooming Grove, Orange County, New York. Some call it one of the best places to live in New York, and surely there is a reason why! The village is surrounded by picturesque Hudson Valley farms, wineries and orchards and there is absolutely no shortage of things to explore and enjoy all-year-round. Washingtonville is home of the World-Famous Brotherhood Winery – America’s Oldest Winery, and a village where a slice of pizza from F&J Pizzeria (owned and […]

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Homes for Sale in Saugerties, NY – Upstate Homes for Sale

Homes for Sale in Saugerties, NY – Upstate Homes for Sale

Saugerties is a charming small town in Ulster County, New York, just minutes away from Kingston – New York’s first capital. Things to do in Saugerties, NY include limitless opportunities for hiking and exploring surrounding nature (make sure to visit Saugerties Lighthouse for a quick instagram pic), and a huge variety of delicious options of local food scene like farm-to-table Miss Lucy’s Kitchen on Partition Street. Homes for Sale in Saugerties, NY – Upstate Homes for Sale

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Homes for Sale in Poughkeepsie – Homes for Sale in Hudson Valley, NY – Alexander Maxwell Realty – Best Real Estate Agents in Hudson Valley

Homes for Sale in Poughkeepsie NY – Upstate Homes for Sale

Both the Town and City of Poughkeepsie have a lot to offer to its residents and guests all-year-round. It is home to renown Walkway over the Hudson where you can literally casually stroll over the Hudson River as the name states, and a whole array of trendy yet authentic Hudson Valley Style enterprises like Zeus Brewing where you can try delicious crafts beers, and next-door FitSocial Studio where you can burn those beer calories right away, all conveniently located on Main Street. New Listings – […]

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Choosing Home Decor for Your Hudson Valley Lodge or Cabin With a Rustic Theme

Choosing Home Decor for Your Hudson Valley Lodge or Cabin With a Rustic Theme

If you own a hunting lodge in the Hudson Valley, or just a country lodge or cabin retreat to get away from the daily stress of New York City life, then you have an opportunity to create an ambience totally different from your main city or town home. You can use a variety of appropriately designed and themed décor to create an atmosphere that is not only in keeping with your rustic home from home, but quite in contrast to that which you might normally […]

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Five Elements of Interior Design – by Maxwell Alexander

Five Elements of Interior Design – by Maxwell Alexander

Whether you are working with existing furnishings and fabrics or “starting from scratch” with an empty room, you should always use the elements and principles of design as a guide in choosing everything. The elements are your tools or raw materials, much like paints are the basics to a painter. The elements of design include space, line, form, color, and texture. The principles of design relate to how you use these elements and are balance, emphasis, rhythm, proportion and scale, and harmony and unity. Element […]

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