Lara Hope

Lara Hope

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

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Education

State University of New York at New Paltz - BA, Communication and Media
About Lara

One of the brightest lights in the American roots music scene, with deep ties to the local community, Lara is excited to bring her talents to The Modern Solutions Team. Over a decade of performing with and managing her bands—locally, nationally, and internationally—has given Hope a diverse array of skills perfectly suited to real estate. “I’ve handled everything from booking, to press, to tour managing, to marketing,” says Lara. “I’ve learned how to talk to and connect with people of all ages and walks of life, and how to negotiate on behalf of myself and my bandmates.”

Hope joins eight other women on The Modern Solutions Team, a dynamic collective founded in NYC, now with presence and expertise throughout New York state. The team has over $1 billion in lifetime sales and is ranked among the top 1.5 percent of agents in the country. Working with 15-year veteran Lori Mendelis, Lara will be a key part of the team’s expansion into the Hudson Valley. “Lara is one of those people I meet every once in a while and instantly know would be a natural in the business,” says Lori. 

Raised on Long Island, Lara moved to the Hudson Valley in 2005 to attend SUNY New Paltz, from which she graduated with a degree in Communication and Media. She instantly fell in love with the area and has been in Ulster County ever since. Lara has long had an interest in real estate—a passion that grew when she and her husband, Matt, bought their first home in Midtown Kingston. “Even after we closed, I found myself continually looking at listings, digging deeper, and seeing houses in a new light,” she explains. “The joy I’ve gotten from being a homeowner is greater than I could’ve ever imagined.”

Boundlessly personable, Lara is looking forward to meeting new people and making genuine connections with them. “Buying a home is more than owning a piece of property,” she says. “It’s where you make your memories, spend time with your loved ones, cook your meals, and come up with big plans. It’s really your base. I’m excited to help people find that place that’s going to bring a sense of happiness and calm to their lives.”

Looking for an approachable agent with nationwide resources and true local expertise? 

Lara looks forward to speaking with you. 

Spotlight

Client Testimonials

"When we were looking for a realtor, we were immediately drawn to Lara for her warm, easy-going and fun energy, as well as her hard-working nature. Throughout the process, she proved to be consistently responsive and on-top of things, which was especially important for us as first-time homebuyers with a USDA loan. USDA loans are more complex than conventional loans through a bank, so experience, persistence and excellent communication were important qualities for us to have in a buyer's agent. I am so grateful we found Lara, who made the experience relatively painless and remained positive, even at the most frustrating points of our journey. We now have a house that we absolutely adore, and we simply could not have done it without her."
-Li W.


"The next crucial piece was our agent! I chose Lara Hope to be our guide thru home hunting in the Hudson Valley. I just love Lara, she’s such a generous person with her time and communication. She knows a million people here too which always helps when going through this, she was able to get things moving fast. She works on her own listings and is very motivated. I’m so grateful to also work with Lara because she was one of the first people that I met when I moved to the Hudson Valley in 2008, she’s my welcoming committee!"

-Shana F.

Lara Hope’s Transactions

Past Sales
$750,000 | 744-746 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401

$750,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
3,884
Acres
0.11
$542,500 | 18 Hone Street, Kingston, NY 12401

$542,500

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
2,790
Acres
0.08
$445,000 | 13 Warren Street, Kingston, NY 12401

$445,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
1,240
Acres
0.14

Listing Courtesy of BHHS HUDSON VALLEY PROP-KING

$350,000 | 3 Orchard Place, Tillson, NY 12486

$350,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
962
Acres
0.2

Listing Courtesy of eXp Realty

a view of a house with backyard and sitting area

$335,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,947
Acres
0.37

Listing Courtesy of Grist Mill Real Estate

$333,000 | 324 Wilbur Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401

$333,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
1,140
Acres
1.8
$330,000 | 3 Robinson Lane, Highland, NY 12528

$330,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
1,106
Acres
1.8
a view of a brick house with a large tree and plants

$285,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
4,370
Acres
0.52

Listing Courtesy of C21 ALLIANCE REALTY GROUP LG

$280,000 | 97 Blacks Road, Kingston, NY 12401

$280,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,733
Acres
1.7

Listing Courtesy of Berardi Realty

$255,000 | 92 3rd Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401

$255,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Acres
0.27

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservice

$250,000 | 37 3rd Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401

$250,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
864
Acres
0.06

Listing Courtesy of Howard Hanna Rand Realty

a view of a house with backyard and sitting area

$216,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,800
Acres
0.92

Listing Courtesy of Barns & Farms Realty, LLC

a kitchen with granite countertop white cabinets and white appliances

$160,000

Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
617
Acres
0.36
Past Rentals
wooden floor in an empty room with a window

$2,300

Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
525