In Ulster County a raised ranch has never sold for more than $410,000, no matter how spectacular the location, view, finishes or square footage. The raised ranch I’m talking about has a mega view, a quiet setting near the end of a private road, and the colors and finishes of a much more expensive home. If it were a contemporary or a vintage farmhouse it would be worth $100,000 more. So here’s the question. Should the owners bring in an architect and redesign OR go looking for the right house? What would you do?

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