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"Diana and Bree were exactly the agents we needed to sell our house. They understood our situation right away and knew how to navigate it. The market was shifting constantly, and they were right there adapting with us - strategic and super responsive. What really made the difference though, is that they're just lovely to work with. So thoughtful, collaborative and really invested in getting us the best result - they are MVPs! We are so grateful to have had Diana and Bree in our corner and can't recommend them enough - if you're even thinking of selling or buying, they are who you want." - Meg L.
★★★★★
"Where to begin? Diana Polack is truly fabulous. She is so very smart about the Hudson Valley and can answer ANY question you might have on the spot. There is never an "I'll have to get back to you on that". She is charming, PATIENT (yes, in caps...) and totally focused on your specific needs. I couldn't recommend anyone more! " - David L.
★★★★★
"Bree and Diane are truly and dynamic and in sync team they work seamlessly together - great working with them both" - Jill Lovell
★★★★★
"Bree listened to what we wanted, showed us a number of houses in our range, and gave us plenty of advice without being pushy. She answered emails and texts almost instantaneously. She was generous with her time, but didn't waste ours. We're so happy in our new home and I'd 100% recommend her to anyone else looking for an agent." - Kelcey Coffin
★★★★★
"Bree and Diana are hands down as good as it gets. We listed a new build with another realtor that set for 8 months. After thoughtful curation and marketing of the home, they had it sold for asking price within a month. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you Upstate Curious Team!" - Michael O'Brien
★★★★★
"Bree and the whole team at Upstate Curious are fantastic! My husband and I couldn't be more happy with choosing them to help us find our little slice of heaven in New Paltz. Great support and engagement on all fronts! Plus, after you buy with them, you're part of the Upstate Curious community. (See us here at the Upstate Curious holiday party!) All the other folks who've worked with them are great, as are the other agents! Highly recommend." - Tanner Stransky
★★★★★
"Diana and Bree were the dream team we needed to find our new home in the Hudson Valley! We reached out to Upstate Curious early on in our process when we were still exploring towns and trying to narrow down our search. Despite not being ready to start seriously looking, they took the time to speak with us, answered all of our questions and provided valuable insights and guidance on some towns that weren’t even on our radar. We kept in regular touch over the following months and once we told them we were ready, they both jumped into action. From meeting us at open houses, guiding us through the offer process, entertaining a million questions from first time home buyers, and so much more, we felt lucky to have them on our side. We were confident in their advice throughout the closing process and just about a year after we first spoke, we closed on our new family home! It was also such a help to be able to get trustworthy, local recommendations from people who know the area (on everything from lawyers and inspectors to wineries and stores!). We are so grateful to have had Diana, Bree, and Upstate Curious on our team and cannot wait to call the Hudson Valley home!"
★★★★★
"We had a great experience working with Bree. We spoke with her many times before meeting her, but from the start I new she understood exactly what we were looking for! From start to finish, Bree was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive. If you're looking for a real estate agent who genuinely cares about their clients and delivers exceptional results, look no further than Bree. I couldn't be happier with the service I received and would not hesitate to work with them again in the future. I can't thank Bree enough for helping us find our new home!" - Nicole McNamara
I’m Bree, an agent on the Upstate Curious Team. My imagination and design background sets me apart from other agents: I can easily visualize the potential of a property and help you see it, too. I’m reliable and fiercely loyal to my clients, crafting the best possible offers and listening keenly to your needs and wants. I’m also excited to knowledge-share about up and coming towns in the area, and how each one has their own special attributes.
My husband and I (he’s been a broker for decades) started investing in real estate in NYC in 2004, and I fell in love with the process and eventually got my license. But, we needed more space for our kids and moving to the Hudson Valley was the right next move. We searched for a weekend home for years, eventually finding a gem on 3 acres with a pool in Highland. The hilly landscape and proximity to NYC, vineyards, breweries, hiking and natural beauty won me over. In 2020 alone, we were able to help 7 of our city friends also find upstate homes, guiding them to unique properties.
I grew up on a farm in Iowa and moved to NYC. Prior to real estate, I spent 20 years as a fashion design director. Along the way, I founded an athleisurewear apparel company called Nesh that sold to Soul Cycle, Anthropologie and Barney's, to name a few.
When I’m not helping my clients, you’ll find me hiking, doing yoga, reading fashion and interior design magazines, watching my kid’s soccer games, or playing with my Bernedoodle pup, Maxie.
Are you in NYC and looking to move upstate for your growing family, or find the perfect weekend home? I’d love to work with you












































































































































































































































































































































