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From the Group Chat: 5 New Listings Across the Catskills + Hudson Valley

Plus, our favorite towns to start your search

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Apr 29, 2026
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Howdy, and happy Wednesday!

We’ve officially entered real estate high season, which has made my daily Zillow scrolls really fun. New listings are coming on every day, from tiny cottages in the Northern Catskills to grand estates in the rolling hills of Dutchess County — and I love digging through them.

While my taste in homes typically stays the same — historic cottages, time-capsule midcenturies, quirky architecture — high season means more inventory, more variety, and more to get excited about.

Set on the banks of Lake Huntington, this 1930s cottage has undergone a full gut renovation, retaining its vintage character with modern updates throughout. Photos: c/o EXP Realty

If you’re just getting into the swing of high-season searching, here’s a pro tip: some towns consistently punch above their weight when it comes to “good” listings. My favorite places to browse on Zillow are Kerhonkson, Accord, and Western Saugerties in Ulster County – Hillsdale and Copake in Columbia County – and Callicoon, Narrowsburg, and other towns in Sullivan County, especially along the Delaware River. These areas tend to turn up historic homes, unusual properties, and the occasional hidden gem that somehow hasn’t been scooped up yet.

If you’re eager to sort through hundreds of new listings across the region, those are the places to start. That being said, if you’d rather us do the scrolling for you, our From the Group Chat newsletters are a great way to narrow down the inventory.

That’s all for now. Happy house hunting!

– Hannah + the EB Team

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