It’s been a fantastic run for The Hudson in the short 6 months since we’ve been around, and we're just one unit shy of averaging 2 sales a month. One of the most common comments I hear when someone shows up is “hey, this place actually looks just like the pictures!” We’re big on keeping it real.

And now, a word about keeping it real.

Oh, if I had a nickel for every expert telling me where the market is headed. And they might be right, but then again…

About 2 years ago I dropped my crystal ball and all the smoke leaked out. Now I can’t conjure up squat. So, I’m stuck following the trends, researching the market, and watching the competition the old fashion way. Truth is, we have diligently been following the market and the local trends almost daily, for the nearly two years it took to bring The Hudson to market. We know what’s out there, where the market sits, and have priced our units to come out on top with the best value. You can look at the national stats all day long, but remember, national has nothing to do with real estate, it's local. It even goes street by street.

In fact, our objective was to actually make the price work itself out to monthly payments that are comparable to renting a like-kind unit. That creates a great deal for you in itself, and raises us above the noise. I suppose if I had to pick the two major factors that stabilize the value of our condos, they would be:

1) The Upgrades. Ever since we started this journey to create a quality lifestyle for the first-time homebuyer, we knew we had to stand out from the crowd- especially in this market- and pay special attention to the details. This aspect gets put to the test each weekend with each open houses, and we pass with flying colors.

2) We take to heart that buying a home is a huge decision, and the biggest investment of your life. We are a strong organization, and can therefore commit to protecting the pricing of those who have already bought here. Nobody wants to stand next to a fellow homeowner, grilling a burger while hearing how they got their home for a lot less- after you purchased yours.

I’m sure location, location, location fits in there somewhere, but I’m trying to avoid clichés.