While sitting at my desk in New York, selling mortgage-backed securities at Credit Suisse, I’d surf the internet dreaming of fishing the hallowed trout rivers of The Catskills. Then one day a little red cottage on the Neversink River popped up on my screen, and the rest is history. I battled Friday night traffic in summer, and lived the weekender routine for a few years before giving-in and becoming a full-timer.

Now I delight in finding like-minded folks who treasure peace and quiet, and value the powerful pleasures of country life, and look to find their dream spot here in Upstate New York.

There’s more going on up here than you might think, with new businesses, shops and events creating a stronger sense of community in many areas. And there is tremendous diversity, from the buzz of gentrified Woodstock, to the rolling agricultural hills west of the Catskill Mountains, and of course those famous fly fishing areas around Roscoe and Livingston Manor, to the skiing hubs of Hunter, Windham and Belleayre.

So my goal is to listen to your priorities and help you cut through all those listings to focus on just the ones that are worth your valuable time. I won’t just steer you toward my own listings or even my firm’s listings, but will work to find the house you’re looking for, with the knowledge to guide you about the market and the nuances of this special, spectacular area.

— Jennifer Grimes

New York State Licensed Broker

REALTOR®, GREEN, CBR (Certified Buyer Representative)

(What is a GREEN designee? It means I am accredited by the National Association of Realtors as having had extensive education on products, practices, and features of green buildings.)