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Craig Watters


What Exactly Is the Hudson Valley, Anyway?
Autumn On the Hudson River Jasper Francis Cropsey1860 SERIES: What Is The Hudson Valley Anyway? Part 1 of a Series: Understanding Your Place In The Valley By Craig Watters, VOYAGE Hudson Valley The Hudson Valley is many things to many people. What defines it for one person may not even register with another. But on one thing, almost everyone agrees — it's a great place to call home. Ask ten New Yorkers to point to "the Hudson Valley" on a map and you'll get ten different ans

Craig Watters, VOYAGE Hudson Valley
Feb 146 min read


10 FAQs for Hudson Valley luxury buyers
1. How is the current Hudson Valley luxury market performing?
The Hudson Valley luxury market remains resilient, supported by lifestyle buyers, hybrid workers, and steady demand from New York City and beyond. Well‑located, turnkey properties with strong architecture and updated systems continue to command premium prices across key towns like Rhinebeck, Hudson, Millbrook, and Cold Spring. 2. What price ranges define “luxury” in the Hudson Valley?
Luxury generally begins in th

Craig Watters, VOYAGE Hudson Valley
Feb 82 min read


Architectural Journeys: Discovering the Hudson Valley's Design Legacy"
Two driving routes from the Highlands to Hudson reveal how landscape shaped America's most compelling architectural story Introduction: The Hudson Valley's architectural legacy is older than America herself. As America celebrates 250 years of independence, the Hudson Valley stands as one of the most iconic regions of the colonial era and remains a living testament to architectural evolution—one where landscape dictates design, where wealth preserves and cautiously develops, a

Craig Watters, VOYAGE Hudson Valley
Feb 55 min read


Top Luxury Sales in the Hudson Valley in 2025
From historic estates to cutting-edge contemporary design, Compass represented the region's most significant luxury transactions this year The Hudson Valley luxury market demonstrated remarkable strength in 2025, with Compass leading the way in representing the region's most exceptional properties. These eleven sales—totaling over $38 million—showcase the breadth and depth of today's top-tier market, from architecturally significant contemporary homes to meticulously restored

Craig Watters, VOYAGE Hudson Valley
Feb 34 min read
My View of the Valley
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