When we sold our dairy herd in 1992 (Vinyard's Choice had been the prefix for our registered Holsteins), we were all too well aware that both dairymen and real estate agents have little or no Social Security - and no other means of supporting an eventual retirement. So our cows "bought" us a home, which we then fixed up and made needed repairs to. Then we sold it and held the mortgage - and a side business was born. We repeat the process only a few times a year.
We love to restore* classic old homes, homes which form such a big part of our common heritage here in New York's beautiful Mohawk Valley. We want to keep our local history intact. In Lee Sanders, we have found a master carpenter and we like to keep him busy. But we can't always find places which suit us. Sometimes we offer acreage or newer homes. Regardless, each property is one we personally like. Each one has a country setting and owner financing is normally offered, a measure of our confidence in what we have to sell. We look for people who will appreciate the efforts we have made. Many of the good folks who have purchased from us have gone on to become friends.
Please understand, we want to sell each and every parcel on this site, and whether we own it or someone else does, we give each the same attention. You buy the one you want; we do not pressure anyone, nor do we "bait and switch". We want you to be satisfied after the sale: the goal is to sell every country property in our area - once. Don't forget: you may also find what you want under the "Listings - Country Living" page. Don't miss it.
* "Restore" to us means to make it much like it was when originally built, only nicer, modern only where it needs to be (mostly kitchen and baths) and of course where it can't be seen. Not the same as "Remodeling".
We love to restore* classic old homes, homes which form such a big part of our common heritage here in New York's beautiful Mohawk Valley. We want to keep our local history intact. In Lee Sanders, we have found a master carpenter and we like to keep him busy. But we can't always find places which suit us. Sometimes we offer acreage or newer homes. Regardless, each property is one we personally like. Each one has a country setting and owner financing is normally offered, a measure of our confidence in what we have to sell. We look for people who will appreciate the efforts we have made. Many of the good folks who have purchased from us have gone on to become friends.
Please understand, we want to sell each and every parcel on this site, and whether we own it or someone else does, we give each the same attention. You buy the one you want; we do not pressure anyone, nor do we "bait and switch". We want you to be satisfied after the sale: the goal is to sell every country property in our area - once. Don't forget: you may also find what you want under the "Listings - Country Living" page. Don't miss it.
* "Restore" to us means to make it much like it was when originally built, only nicer, modern only where it needs to be (mostly kitchen and baths) and of course where it can't be seen. Not the same as "Remodeling".