Spring is finally here! Before you know it, Memorial Day weekend will be here. Time to focus on getting ready for a happy Summer season, updating our homes and clearing out anything we may not need from those Winter closets. A fun tid bit: many major appliances go on sale during the Summer when the…
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Category: Homeowner Information
Closing costs – tax deductible?
Tax time. Often equated to needing dental work. It’s the time of year we need to gather up info often placed into piles “for another day”, go through receipts and think long and hard about itemized long forms or standard filing. Homeowners may not realize you can write off some items from your closing costs,…
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Homeowner’s Insurance Check Up
Often we may not think about the amount of insurance coverage we have on our homes and the amount needed to replace the home in it’s entirety. Experts recommend connecting with your local insurance agent annually to update your needs and discuss any status changes. It’s also a great way to make sure you’re not…
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1, 2, 3 Paint Update!
Ready to paint? The paint aisle can be exciting and overwhelming. You approach, maybe with one or two hues in specifically in mind, maybe seeking inspiration for the next home improvement project. Then it happens – you’re surrounded by color swatches and forgot which room needed an accent wall. Paint is a great solution to…
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Why Should Home Sellers Use a Realtor?
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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Winter in the Capital Region – Perfect for House Hunting & Exploring
With home prices usually at their lowest in January and February, winter is the perfect time to find homes for sale in Guilderland, Colonie, Latham & Albany NY. It’s also the perfect season to explore all that the Capital Region has to offer. Yes, our winters are cold, snowy and sometimes long, but rather than…
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Tips for Hosting the Holidays in a Small Space
As real estate agents, we frequently hear the lament, “We need a bigger house!” And that’s especially true around the holidays. While we’re happy to help you find homes for sale in Guilderland, Latham and Colonie NY with more square footage, we also thought it might be helpful to provide you with some tricks and…
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FALL Into Lawn Care Now and SPRING into Selling Next Year!
Thinking about selling your home next spring? Well, if you want to improve your curb appeal, you should be treating your lawn now to make sure it’s show ready! Here are 4 basic tips to help you spruce up that front yard from the Guilderland NY real estate experts. Aeration Aeration provides room for new…
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How to Have a Successful Garage Sale
Selling Your Guilderland Home and Decreasing Clutter Whether you’ve been in your home for one year or ten years, you’ve bound to have collected some clutter or items that you no longer need. Selling your home is a great time to weed through what you’ve collected and pare down your belongings. There are several options…
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Is Summer a Good Time to Sell Your Guilderland Home?
If you are ready to sell your Guilderland home, choosing when to sell can make a big difference in how fast your house sells, and how much it sells for. You may or may not have heard that spring time is the best time to sell your house, but what about summer? The truth is,…
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