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From the Group Chat: 5 Character-Rich Listings in the Catskills + Hudson Valley

A historic Catskills schoolhouse, a midcentury cabin in the Gunks, a Hudson Valley farmhouse with a pool + more

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Apr 15, 2026
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Howdy, and happy Wednesday!

This week’s From the Group Chat skips any kind of theme (like ski houses, homes under $500k, and SoCal’s midcentury architecture) and focuses on what’s new: a strong mix of listings that recently came to market, each with its own sense of character.

April tends to mark the start of the season, and it’s already bringing some notable inventory across the region.

This week’s From the Group Chat highlights lean into character, including that of a historic schoolhouse dating to 1908. Photo: Clay Banks

The list is diverse and full of personality: a historic live-work schoolhouse, a midcentury cabin in the Shawangunks, an 1800s colonial with an impressive pool, a Victorian farmhouse with plenty of space for guests, and a massive chalet in the Big Indian Wilderness. For lovers of houses, design, and character, this one will resonate — it certainly did with our team.

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Enjoy!
– Hannah + the EB Team

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