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Read MoreIf you want to embrace a way of living that’s a little outside of the ordinary, the idea of living in a mountain location might appeal to you. If that’s the case, purchasing a home in the mountains could be on the horizon for you. There are plenty of ways to do this, but there are some things that you will need to know and do if you’re serious about purchasing a mountain home.
There are lots of things that you will need to think about, and it’s not quite as easy as it is when buying an ordinary home. You need to be prepared for the work involved if you want the whole process to go smoothly. So read on to learn more about these tips; they’ll help you find the mountain home of your dreams.
Know the Locations You’re Most Interested In
You should definitely start doing some research and find out what’s the difference is between the various mountain locations and communities where you might be most interested in buying a home. Look at them all and see which is best suited to you and your specific needs. When you know where you’re most interested in living, you can start your search and see what’s on offer on the market. Each local area will be different so it’s definitely good to know which of them you’re most interested in.
Think About Logistics
You definitely need to think about the logistics of living in a mountain location, and this should be a part of your decision-making process. The roads and routes up to the home are not always the best, but that all depends on the specific mountain location you’re looking to buy in. You should be fully aware of these logistical concerns before you decide that you want to buy a home in a particular location. So be sure not to skip past this stuff because it’s definitely important.
Factor in the Elements
The weather and the elements generally are always a little different when it comes to living in a mountain location. You should want to make sure that you fully understand all of these things and how they might affect you when you’re living in a mountain home. You should definitely factor in things like the snow during winter because stuff like this will certainly impact how you live and how disruptive your choice of location is to your lifestyle in general.
Take Your Time on the House Hunt
When hunting for the home, you need to be as careful and as measured as you possibly can be because if you don’t take your time to find a house that’s right for you and toe specific needs, you will regret it later and that’s obviously not what you want at all. There’s nothing to be gained by rushing through the process and not taking it on in the correct kind of way. You should search for all kinds of homes and look at them all to begin with. That way, you can get an idea of which homes are right and wrong for you.
Talk to Specialists
There are people and organizations out there who know all about what it takes to buy a property in particular mountain locations. You should seek help from these specialists if you want the process to go smoothly and productively. Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties is one such example, so you might want to get in touch with them to learn more about what they can do for you. Going it alone when you’re buying a property always makes things harder than they really need to be.
Learn From People Who’ve Already Bought in the Area
If you can get in contact with people who have already been through the process of buying mountain homes, you should be able to learn a tremendous amount from them. They’ll tell you all about their experiences, the difficulties they face, and they might even talk to you about some of the tips that’ll help you make the process less stressful. There’s nothing better than hearing it straight from someone who has first-hand experience to call upon.
Get to Know the Community
If there is one specific mountain community that you want to become a part of, you should start to spend some time there before you move. If you do that, you will find that you start to understand the community better and learn about its quirks and habits. There are lots of things to learn, as well as some things that you might never fully understand. That’s just the way it is for outsiders coming in, but you’ll integrate and become part of the community over time.
Understand the Natural Threats
The danger of natural threats does extend beyond the elements when you live in a rural aha mountainous spot. There are many natural predators out there, and they could be located close to your mountain home, deadening in which part of the world you choose to buy your new mountain hat. By understanding these threats and how to handle them, you’ll be ready for everything mountaIn life can throw at you.
Have a Detailed Survey Carried Out
Before you actually finalize the purchase of your maintain the property, you will want to have a detailed and in-depth home survey carried out by an independent professional. These homes face unique threats, and many of them are already very old so there will be some problems to address, that’s for sure. You should always base your decision on hard facts when buying a home like this or like any home for that matter.
Purchasing a mountain home might be one of your life’s ambitions. If so, you should go for it and don’t let anything stop you from doing what you want to do. It’s certainly a different way of living, so keep all of the tips and issues mentioned here in mind as you move through the processes of buying your mountain home.
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You may not immediately think to visit these states, but each of them offer stunning views and fun activities for all ages to enjoy. These states are definitely ones to visit at least once in your life.
Dog Mountain
More than just a neighbor of New York, Vermont offers a huge variety of fun attractions for the whole family. Being the home of Ben and Jerry’s, the first you should definitely check out is the Ben and Jerry’s Factory Tour. The tour runs for about 30 minutes and costs $4 for everyone 13 to 59, $3 for seniors 60 and up, and free for 12 and under. Vermont also features a special mountain for dogs and dog lovers alike. Dog Mountain has 150 acres of land on top of a mountain, which features dog ponds, hiking trails, and an art gallery of Stephen Huneck’s work. If you’re looking for a place to get a drink, Vermont has you covered. Vermont Pub and Brewery features artisanal beers and live performances every Thursday. It is also family friendly and features a large menu ranging from burgers to a cheese sampler.
Looking to expand your outdoors experience or maybe want to try something new? Oregon has just what you’re looking for. Oregon has numerous places to try whitewater rafting, fishing, and biking. One such place is Noah’s River Adventures where you can raft and fish. Noah’s River Adventures features whitewater rafting for all skill levels and allows you the choice between a half day or full day rafting adventure. As for fishing, depending on the season you go, you can catch Chinook salmon or Steelheads on their Rogue River. If you’re looking for an outdoor experience with wine, then you may want to look into A Great Oregon Wine Tour. The wine tour starts at $160 per person and includes pick up and drop off at the residence you are staying, bottled water, lunch, and the visitation of 3 or 4 wineries.
Do you love amusement parks or interacting with animals? Minnesota offers multiple zoos and gardens, but is also the home of Valleyfair and Chilly Dogs. Valleyfair is an amusement park and water park combined. There are 16 kids rides, 14 family rides, 15 thrill rides, and 11 water attractions. The best part is Valleyfair offers different ticket options to try to save you money so you can still have fun. However, if you go to Minnesota in the winter time, an amusement park may not be your go to, but Chilly Dogs may be! Chilly Dogs is where you can go on a sled dog trip with different time variations to fit your schedule. If you don’t have appropriate outerwear to go dog sledding in, it’s no problem as they have everything you’ll need to be protected against the elements.
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Residing at the end of the Shippan Point peninsula, the city’s southernmost property is said to have been used as a lookout guarding Stamford and New York Harbors during the two World Wars, hosting a canon on site. The home was built in 1914 by Richard Howland Hunt and Joseph Howland Hunt—the architect brothers behind Beacon Towers in Sands Point, Long Island, once owned by William Randolph Hearst and the inspiration for the Great Gatsby. The listing is currently listed at $11,950,000
Photos courtesy of Sothebys International
Hunt & Hunt built this home, known as “Saddle Rock House,” for the inventor Thomas Robins, best known for creating the rubber conveyor belt while working for his friend Thomas Edison. Based on the invention he launched the Robins Conveying Belt Company, which later became known as the Hewitt-Robins company.
Crafted with ashlar quarried stone and a Belgian slate roof, and designed with definitive circular arches framing doorways and windows, the residence is built in the Richardsonian Romanesque style and has views of the water from every room. Updates include a new kitchen with custom cabinets and granite counters, smart home technology, custom tilt-and-turn windows, and a renovated cellar with a vintage, temperature-controlled wine cellar.
Outside, there’s a heated saltwater pool with large covered stone grotto, pool deck with cabana, boat launch, specimen gardens and fountains, lighted tennis court, stone guest cottage and a Bonsai tree at the peninsula’s tip, all with Sound views extending from the Stamford Harbor Lighthouse to the Manhattan skyline. Locals will recognize the large bear statue that introduces the home at its gated entry; they’ve been referring to the property as the “Bear House” for years.
Robert Blosio & Larry Palma of Sothebys International is the listing agent. For more information click here
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From Wednesday, August 8hth – Saturday, August 19th, Maisonette’s will be hosting a summer pop-up in the Hamptons at Serena & Lily’s. The premier one stop e-tailer for kidswear, décor, furniture, accessories and toys will host a series of events, debuting all-new products with exclusive activities for you and your little ones in advance of the back-to-school season.
Hosted by Maisonette co-founders Sylvana Ward Durrett and Luisana Roccia Mendoza, the two former Vogue editors will curate a stylish selection of essentials for the fall season. Each day of the pop up will feature a variety of fun activities for mommies and their minisincluding face painting, manicures, and pool parties in collaboration with Essie, Beauty Counter, Equinox, and Sunny Life. Former model and mother of two Karolína Kurková will debut her new probiotic line for children, Gryph & IvyRose, for guests to get a sneak peek at her new brand of herbal blends.
The pop up will be Wednesday, August 8 – Saturday, August 19 | 10AM – 5PM at Serena & Lily (332 Montauk Hwy, Wainscott, NY 11937)
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Fashion photographer Antoine Verglas, whose nude images of Melania Trump caused quite the stir, has closed on his two neighboring Amagansett beach homes, according to exclusive agent Carol Nobbs of Douglas Elliman.
The two properties, at 61 and 55 Dunes Lane in Amagansett, were listed together for $12.5 million, and individually for $5.6 million and $6.9 million, respectively.
61 Dunes, sited on 1.3 acres, features three bedrooms, two baths and an outdoor pool. 55 Dunes occupies 1.5 acres and comes with five bedrooms and three baths. The two are on a road with only six homes, and they share a private path to the beach. The agent is unable to disclose the final price or the buyer at this time.
The Paris-born Verglas is known for his early 90s photoshoots with then-breakout supermodels, such as Claudia Schiffer, Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford and Stephanie Seymour, for GQ, Sports Illustrated, Vogue, Elle and Playboy. He's also shot intimate portraits of a number of celebrities, including Angelina Jolie, Lucy Liu, Gina Gershon and Penelope Cruz.
This listing courtesy of Douglas Elliman
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On Saturday, July 21st Douglas Elliman agent, Nicholas Compagnone and fellow generationLOVE and Rockaway native, Chase Yoselowitz hosted their second annual “Rockaway Soiree” to celebrate and support the work of God’s Love We Deliver, raising $17,000. The Soiree was held at a gorgeous beachfront property located at 140 Beach 139th Street with over 250 people in attendance.
Nicholas Compagnone and Chase Yoselowitz
This is just one of the fantastic initiatives Compagnone is spearheading for the organization, which he has been a part of for over two years. In March 2019, he will be participating in Douglas Elliman’s Ride to REINVENT for the third year in a row, cycling over 100 miles each time to raise money and awareness for God’s Love. On top of this, he is a member of the young professionals group at God’s Love known as generationLOVE, through which he has volunteered in the kitchen and acted as a spokesperson, making several speeches on behalf of the organization.
Notable guests from Douglas Elliman included agents Jordan Shea, Glenn Davis, Diana Guo, Hakim Salih, Bridget Harvey, John Mcsherry, Steven Bezman, Hilah Haddaway and Louise Holmes. Notable guests from God’s Love We Deliver included COO Alethea Hannemann, Manager of Key Donors and Corporate Partnerships Stephen Covello, Special Events Coordinator Julia Cordry and Dietitian Nutritionist Jamie Lopez.
Photos courtesy of Douglas Elliman.
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As the weather becomes warmer and the summer months start to approach, what better way to spend your day than sitting outside with friends enjoying a cold pint of beer? Beer gardens are a popular and favorite among New York locals as a way to relax and enjoy yourself during the summer months. Below are the top beer gardens to visit in NYC.
Located at the Standard Hotel, this beer garden is known to be pretty cheap when comparing it to the other Standard Hotel venues. Customers should expect beers like the traditional Ayinger Weisse and Koestritzer Dark beer. All drinks are served at picnic tables alongside brats, currywurst and pretzels. Forget traveling to Germany, the Standard will give you the experiences you came looking for.
This place will bring you back to your days at Oktoberfest. Located in Alphabet City, this beer garden attracts beer lovers and German expats from all over. Customers can choose from a dozen German brews on tap. You can also enjoy all types of German foods while experiencing fun events with live music.
This authentic Czech beer garden is located in Queens and is a huge hit for family and friends during the summer time. Customers can sit outside on picnic tables under the trees while enjoying small plates of sausage and other small delights. You can purchase a variety of European and domestic beers (pints $6, pitchers $16). Known to be one of the largest and oldest outdoor drinking venue in the city, this place is a must try.
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The answer? Incredibly true. Without heading into an overlong explanation as to why, it’s best to consider the answer immediately. You absolutely are what you eat. It contributes to your system and can very much dictate your physical health, your mood, your alertness levels among many other things. If looking to experiment with your health (hopefully in the process of trying to improve it,) there may be a few things you try.
However, even busting your hardest work effort in the gym will always be seconday to what’s going on in your refridgerator and cupboards. You can run all you like, but if you eat three buckets of KFC a day, you’re unlikely to see much improvement, although you will see some. The kitchen is absolutely where the best choices are made, meaning that considering new diets could be an excellent thing to do. Consider these tips for the best results:
The Keto/Carnivore Diet
The ketosis and carnivore diets are taking off, and for good reason. In fact, over 300,000 people have subcribed to the ketosis subreddit this year alone. Why is this? Well, the health effects seem to be being felt all over the world. Ketosis is the act of eschewing all carbohydrates from your diet, and absorbing healthy fats and meats in abundance. You can also take care of a vegan ketosis if needed, but this is much more difficult to follow. Ketosis is practiced thanks to the body producing ketones, a form of fuel source much more clean and energy-dense than glucose from carbohydrates, and this also allows you to burn your fat reserves from your body in the fastest possible time.
It’s truly a wonder to behold, and may only be believed with your own eyes as you conduct it. Another quite interesting diet trend lately is the carnivore diet, in which you remove all vegetables from your diet and eat solely meat. This apparently can help with inflammation, and there are benefits to following it. However, this is quite an extreme diet, so perhaps starting off lightly with a ketosis trial could help you think about your dietary intake differently.
Diet Sensitivity
Remember that diets dictate who we are for the most part, especially when it comes to how our body handles what we feed it. Every now and then new sensitivities can occur as we age, or perhaps blossom in our children when we’d rather they didn’t. Ensuring you regularly inspect how you feel after eating certain food groups, and how well your body seems to digest certain items can help you really tailor a diet that works for you. For example, learning gluten sensitivity symptoms can help you diagnose difficult foodstuffs and also potentially where to eat or avoid to mitigate this. Diet is something that follows us throughout our whole life, so it’s important to steward a dynamic and engaging relationship with it in the long term, choosing food right for you at the time, to help you feel the best for the longest amount of time possible.
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Summer is the perfect time to take in seafood with a nice glass of wine. This Sunday is National Oyster Day and we've compiled the top places to go to celebrate this delectable holiday.
The perennially popular French restaurant Bagatelle will offer up their Summer Gems promotion (which is normally only available Monday-Friday) for dinner on Sunday to celebrate National Oyster Day. Guests are invited to indulge in a half dozen oysters topped with caviar paired with a glass of house wine or bubbly for $30.
Located at 1 Little West 12th Street
One of our favorite spots in Chelsea, Nolita, and around the city offer $1 oysters from 4-7 at their happy hour. everyday. For those who want to expand their meal you can have fresh fish everyday and thier famous fish tacos!
Rosé and oysters go hand-in-hand, so Parker & Quinn is honoring the perfect pair with a dozen oysters and a bottle of their signature rosé for just $45. On August 5 from 11:30am-9pm, the package will be available for one day only, so grab your friends or fellow oyster-loving strangers. For reservations contact reservations@ingoodcompany.com.
Located at 64 W 39th St
Should you care to pair your oysters with a saltwater breeze, Rockaway’s Bungalow Bar will be celebrating National Oyster Day with a delicious spread of East and West Coast Oysters. Priced at $15 for half a dozen and $30 for a dozen, you can enjoy your Summer Sunday with a feast to yourself or shared with friends alongside panoramic views of Jamaica Bay. For reservations contact reservations@ingoodcompany.com.
Located at 377 Beach 92nd St, Rockaway
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