Her door was open. When I stepped into Beth’s office this morning, there were three items of importance that caught my eye. I didn’t have to knock, and she put down what she was doing immediately, letting me know right away that I had her attention and her time. She had been having a conversation through…
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When there’s more demand for homes from potential buyers than the current available housing supply, the condition known as a “seller’s market” exists. This can be a great time for sellers to market their homes, provided they strategize accordingly. While it is certainly easier to sell a home in a seller’s market, there are still…
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It’s summer time in the Albany area and the living is easy. Unless of course you’re living without central air, and then it tends to get a bit sticky up here in the Capital Region. We may be known for our blustery winters, but this summer has been a scorcher so far. If you’re looking…
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Whether you’re a full-time music lover or you’re just looking for something to do, these free outdoor concerts are a great way to spend a warm summer afternoon or evening. In fact, with 5 different concert series across the Capital Region, each with their own schedule of events, you could enjoy live music almost every…
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Planning to buy a home this year? Then you’ve probably heard that 2018 is a seller’s market, but what exactly does that mean? As the name implies, a seller’s market favors individuals looking to sell their homes. This usually happens when there are more home buyers in the market than there are homes for sale,…
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While it still doesn’t feel like spring here in Guilderland NY, we are holding out hope that warm weather is on its way. As real estate agents, spring typically marks the start of our busy season, but there’s so much else that we love about this time of year. After another long, cold winter cooped…
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Buyers frequently ask us if they really need a home inspection, and every single one of our Guilderland real estate agents will tell you the same thing, YES! Even if “the house is only a few years old” or you “know the sellers” or “the appraiser didn’t mention any problems”, we still highly recommend you…
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As real estate agents, we get a lot of questions, but one of the most frequently asked is, “How do I get rid of all the junk I’ve accumulated over the years?” Clutter is a common problem that can wreak havoc on the home buying and selling process. It discourages sellers from listing their homes…
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With access to dozens of websites and online tools that will tell you how much your home is worth, homeowners often ask us if they really need a real estate agent to sell their house. After all, we book vacations online, do our taxes without a tax advisor, and can even file for an e-divorce,…
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While most home buyers know that they should be on time, dress appropriately and use common courtesy when attending an open house or home tour, what about all the stuff that no one talks about? Questions like, “Can I take photos?” “Is it ok to use the bathroom?” and “Should I look in the closets?”…
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