THIS MONTH’S FEATURED REAL ESTATE ARTICLE
Real Estate 10 Years Later
Ten years ago, when Main Street planned its first issue, we realized that readers wanted news about real estate activity, which was still suffering from the Great Recession of 2008. Initially our editorial focus was very specific, and monthly articles tracked the characteristics, performance, and trends in specific towns and villages in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. Over time, coverage was broadened to include issues related to all things real estate including conservation easements, staging, and even septic systems. On this anniversary, at another time […]
The Allure of Log Houses
December is a time of gatherings and celebrations and often conjures up visions of log cabins in the snow with roaring fires in a massive, stone fireplace, and flannel pajamas. Log homes’ distinctive construction material can create a rustic Lincoln cabin or a grand Adirondack camp. For this holiday issue we researched the history of log homes, their presence in our region, and visit some that are available for purchase just in time for Christmas.
A very brief history of log home building
Log homes have always occupied […]
More Mystery Houses
Exactly three years ago Main Street published its first article on mystery houses just in time for Halloween. Our readers responded enthusiastically to the story, so three years later we are revisiting some of our original mystery houses and adding new ones to watch. We ask readers to walk around their neighborhood and look out the car window and ask, “Is that a mystery house? – What will happen to it?” Please send your mysteries to info@mainstreetmag.com and […]
Water, Water, Everywhere?
This summer’s regional drought with four to five inches of rain less than usual, polluted city drinking water in Jackson, MS, and water restrictions in California emphasize the importance of water to our lives. What are the questions homeowners, and real estate buyers and sellers should have about the source and quality of the H2O coming out of the faucet? Poor water flow or contaminated water affects the livability of any home and its eventual salability.
Over 300 million Americans drink water pumped into their homes […]
Agriculture, Industry, Arts, Community
What is it about the hamlet of Wassaic, NY, that has attracted industry and idealists for over 200 years? Wassaic’s Main Street is nestled in a valley between the Metro North Train line and the confluence of the Wassaic Creek and the Amenia Stream bordered to the east and west by mountains. It’s believed that the name derives from the Native American word Washiak meaning “land of difficult access.”
The iron and farming industry arrived here first, and the hamlet was thriving in the 19th century […]
