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Why stone houses sell well in winter
A frozen pond near Saugerties
Written by Nora Ashby
Licensed in New York since 2013
Most sellers wait for spring. With stone houses, that is often a mistake.
In winter there are fewer houses for sale and the buyers who are looking are serious. A stone house with a fire going and snow on the fields photographs beautifully, and it shows off the thing these houses do best: staying warm and quiet when the weather turns.
What to do first
Have the chimney swept, the roof checked and the windows cleaned. Then call me for a valuation. A winter listing priced well usually sells before the spring rush begins.
