Upstate with Sheena

Upstate with Sheena Find your perfect Catskills escape. Local expert 21 years +

Twenty-one years in this market and the calls I get most often aren't about finding the right house. They're from buyers...
05/18/2026

Twenty-one years in this market and the calls I get most often aren't about finding the right house. They're from buyers who already found it and are now figuring out things they wish someone had told them sooner.

Flood zones that don't look like flood zones. Septic systems that need their own inspection. Property tax reassessments that change your monthly number after closing. Continued showings even after your offer is accepted. An attorney you needed before you signed, not after.

None of this is meant to scare you. It's just the stuff that doesn't make it into the listing.

Which one surprises you the most?

The Hudson Valley market doesn't slow down for anyone. Most buyers come in thinking they need to find the right house fi...
05/15/2026

The Hudson Valley market doesn't slow down for anyone.

Most buyers come in thinking they need to find the right house first. The truth is, the work happens before that. You need to know what you can spend, have your lender lined up, and make sure everyone who needs to say yes has seen the place. The buyers who skip those steps are the ones watching someone else close on the house they wanted.

This market moves fast. The preparation is what puts you in a position to actually win.

Save this and DM me when you're ready.

Five stops, two days, one very good weekend upstate.Open studios. Oysters on a mountain deck. A fairgrounds full of make...
05/13/2026

Five stops, two days, one very good weekend upstate.

Open studios. Oysters on a mountain deck. A fairgrounds full of makers. Saturday at the Kingston farmer’s market. A soft-lit Colony show to close it out.

Swipe for the full lineup → and if any of it has you whispering what if we lived here? — that’s my favorite question to help answer!

🏡 When you’re ready to explore options, I’m here 👋🏽

05/11/2026

Land in the Hudson Valley and Catskills can look like a deal until you start pricing it out. 🏡

A few things buyers don't always know going in: There's no standard cost per acre up here. What the land looks like, where it sits, and what it takes to make it usable all drive the number. A property with views and road frontage is not the same as a wooded lot you still have to carve out.

Driveway length, excavation, and septic installation are three costs that add up faster than most people expect, and none of them show up in the listing price. 💰

Wetlands on a property can be genuinely beautiful, but they're largely unbuildable and will limit what you can do with the land.

And certain areas in this region fall under DEP jurisdiction, which means required drainage systems for water runoff. That affects both cost and what's possible on the site.

This is why knowing the land matters as much as knowing the market. ✅

Want to know more? DM me or give a follow for real estate intel from an Associate Broker of 21 years.

05/08/2026

It's finally that time of year. 🌸🌿

This is exactly what I love about living Upstate. We've got places like Gallo's Nursery right in our backyard, and there is truly nothing like it.

Local, beautiful, and worth the trip every single time. 🌷

Tag a mom who deserves something special this weekend. 👇🏽

SUMMER RENTAL 🏡 ☀️ Available Memorial Day - Nov 15th30 day+ rentalA fully furnished, thoughtfully renovated ranch home s...
05/04/2026

SUMMER RENTAL 🏡 ☀️
Available Memorial Day - Nov 15th
30 day+ rental

A fully furnished, thoughtfully renovated ranch home set on over two private acres in one of Woodstock’s most sought-after enclaves.

Designed to accommodate up to 6 guests, the home offers a rare combination of privacy, comfort, and understated sophistication.

Interiors are calm, light-filled, and intentionally designed—balancing clean, modern updates with warmth and livability. Multiple indoor and outdoor spaces support both relaxed daily living and effortless entertaining.

Outdoors, the property opens to a landscaped setting anchored by a private pool, creating a natural rhythm for summer living—whether hosting, working remotely, or simply stepping away from the city. 🏊‍♀️🌻⛱️

4 Bedrooms - 2 En suites 
Private yard with In-ground Heated Pool
Minutes to Woodstock Village and Thorn Perserve 
Fireplace 
Screened in Porch 
Fully Stocked Kitchen 
Back Patio 
Garage Space

05/01/2026

I’ve lived in Saugerties my entire life and love getting outside when the weather is nice. ☀️

There is so much to offer. Going out on a hike and seeing a waterfall, fire tower, ruins or even boating on the Hudson. 🛶

Leave a comment below with your favorite spots. 👇🏽

The Hudson Valley luxury market in numbers. 🏡 Year to date, the action is under $2M. Above $3M, homes are sitting longer...
04/29/2026

The Hudson Valley luxury market in numbers. 🏡

Year to date, the action is under $2M. Above $3M, homes are sitting longer which is common and buyers have leverage. 

If you’re thinking about listing, where your home falls on this map matters. Pricing it right is the difference between sold and stuck. 💰💸

Questions about your county or your price point? Send me a message. ✉️

Buying or selling upstate comes with terminology nobody warns you about until you’re already under contract. Save this o...
04/27/2026

Buying or selling upstate comes with terminology nobody warns you about until you’re already under contract. Save this one before you get there. 🏠

Inside: escrow, contingencies, earnest money, road maintenance agreements, Board of Health approvals, rights of way, and deed restrictions.

The basics, plus the upstate-specific ones that catch even experienced buyers off guard.

Save this for later. Share it with a friend who’s house hunting. And when you’re ready to ask the real questions, I’m here. 👋🏽

04/24/2026

What makes working with Ken so special is that he approaches building like an artist, because he is an artist.

There’s real pride in his work, and you can see it in the craftsmanship, the design, and the way this home is coming to life.

We’ve already set the bar high together, breaking the record on a previous build with a top price per square foot. This next one is going to be exciting to watch.

This walk-through is your first look at the home before staging and the start of a series that will follow the entire journey from in progress to sold.

Visit UpStateWithSheena.com 🏡

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