That is something my grandfather said. My father too. It stuck with me. In real estate, it is more than a motto. It is a mindset. At Mahar Real Estate, we are building something stable and intentional, rooted in local knowledge and a commitment to doing the work. On August 1st, we proudly welcomed Britni…
Author: Daniel "Dan" Mahar
The Culinary Closer Serves Up a $13M Red Hook Development
Charlie Brassard, better known to many as “Culinary Closer,” is making waves again — this time in Red Hook. The Mahar Real Estate agent just landed exclusive representation for a nine-site residential development, with a total projected sell-out between $11 and $13 million. Each of the nine potential sites offers the rare opportunity to build…
Fried Chicken, Fireworks, and the Freedom to Own Something Real
This week we’re halfway through 2025, celebrating July Fourth, and a nice feature in Chronogram Magazine. It was called “Hustle and Heart”, which truly sums up who we are and who I ‘M’. We’re working hard, smart, and personal. Just how I built the company. We’ve already hit over $12 million in closed and in-contract…
Doers Get More Done: Mahar Welcomes Carrie Dandridge
The famous Home Depot slogan, “Doers get more done,” is etched into advertising history. The first time I heard it; it stuck with me. Simple. True. It captured something I’ve always believed: those who take action get results. I’m a doer—and so is Carrie Dandridge. Carrie, a Columbia County native, has spent her adult life in hospitality,…
Three Homes, Two Open Houses, One Weekend
Saturday, March 29th “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Now, I’m not saying the former First Lady was talking about real estate, but let’s be honest—she totally could have been! Dream homes don’t just magically appear; you have to go out and grab them before…
Finding the Gold in Real Estate: Welcoming Sarah Dingee & Art Frick to Mahar Real Estate
St. Patrick’s Day is all about luck, tradition, and finding treasure at the end of the rainbow. At Mahar Real Estate, we don’t rely on luck—we believe in hard work, expertise, and building a team of dedicated professionals who turn dreams into reality. As Aristotle said, ‘We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is…
For the Love Of…Real Estate
“For the love of…”—a phrase that has echoed through time, often signaling exasperation, urgency, or devotion. Its origins are traced back to expressions of reverence, whether in religious texts or romantic prose. But at Mahar Real Estate, it takes on a different meaning: the love of home, of place, of the perfect property that got…
Small Jobs, Big Care: Merchant Electric Delivers – Quality Electrician in The City of Hudson, Columbia County, NY and Beyond
Meet Ryan Merchant, a Columbia County native, Chatham High School graduate, and proud father to a spirited 9-year-old daughter. Ryan’s journey into the electrical trade was inspired by his family—his dad and uncle, both electricians and small business owners, showed him the ropes right out of high school. Today, Ryan channels that legacy into his own…
Mahar Real Estate Expands Expertise With Trish Murphy and Charlie Brassard
At Mahar Real Estate, the year has started with an exciting pace. “This year has not been slow at all,” Principal Broker Daniel ‘Dan’ Mahar says, “We have had a constant stream of buyers and sellers looking to do business.” As the market continues to evolve, the team at Mahar Real Estate remains ahead of…
Living Fully: Actualizing Potential One Home at a Time
By Dan Mahar Life is too short not to live it to the fullest, and for many of us, the journey to fulfillment begins at home. Aristotle believed that true flourishing comes from actualizing one’s potential. This means living in alignment with your purpose, virtues, and capabilities. It’s not just about being happy in the…