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Dear Clients,
For more than 25 years I’ve helped hundreds of people buy and sell homes. This is a full-time profession that I love. I’ve lived in the area for more than 33 years and I have deep connections with local inspectors, contractors and bankers. I truly love helping the wonderful people in our communities and providing my clients the high-quality services necessary to complete the most important transactions of their lives. To fully serve you, my team maintains a wide breadth of capabilities – from professional photography and advertising, to social media and digital expertise. I look forward to working with you. LB
Specializing in the fast-growing regions of Orange and Ulster counties, Lyra expertly combines the full resources of RE/MAX’s national marketing prowess with her in-depth knowledge of the local market to meet the needs of a wide range of clientele -- from first-time buyers and sellers, to relocating professionals, investors and vacation-home buyers.
Lyra’s personal, long-standing relationships with the most trusted builders, leading banks, mortgage brokers, attorneys, and other key service professionals offer clients the option of a readily available network to speed transactions and meet tight deadlines.
Her dedication to every client’s success propelled her into the prestigious “RE/MAX Hall of Fame” for lifetime sales achievements. Honored with the “Spirit of RE/MAX” Award, Lyra’s market-beating performance consistently ranks her among RE/MAX’s select Platinum-level sales professionals.

Lyra Blumenthal
Associate Real Estate Broker
RE/MAX Benchmark Realty Group
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