Buying a home can be a daunting task, and it’s not unusual for the home buyers we work with to have a lot of questions about the process. To help buyers feel more educated and informed, we asked our real estate agents in Guilderland, Latham, Colonie & Albany NY to help us compile a list…
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Category: Tips for Buyers
Best Albany NY Suburbs
Whether you’re relocating for a new job in tech valley or for the high quality of life that the area offers, New York’s Capital Region will welcome you with open arms. Both friendly and affordable, Albany NY’s metro area is ranked #30 in the 100 Best Places to Live according to the U.S. News &…
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Renting vs. Buying a Home in Guilderland NY
While most of our clients have already decided that homeownership is right for them, we are occasionally asked, “Is it better to rent or buy a house in Guilderland NY?” If you’ve been asking yourself the same question, here’s an honest answer from our real estate agents in Guilderland, Latham and Colonie. Pros and Cons of…
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Pros and Cons of Buying a Fixer-Upper
When you decide to move, whether it’s because you are ready to move up from an apartment to a house, or because you want a larger house, you need to choose whether to buy a turn-key property or a fixer-upper. Buying a fixer upper in Guilderland, NY has its pros and cons, and whether you…
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Buying Your First Home in Guilderland, NY?
Are you ready to make the transition from renting to buying your first home? Purchasing a home in Guilderland NY is both and exciting and nerve-wracking experience. For first-time homebuyers it can be difficult to know exactly what to expect and how to properly navigate through the entire process. While the learning curve can be…
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Why Use a Real Estate Agent?
With access to dozens, if not hundreds, of home-finder websites and online real estate tools, our clients, friends and even family sometimes ask, “Do I really need a real estate agent?” Today, you can bank online, order groceries over the web, book a vacation without a travel agent, and even get an e-divorce. So why…
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Traits & Benefits of a Motivated Seller
Finding a Motivated Seller in Albany, NY and Beyond Motivated seller is one of those industry terms that sometimes makes us stop and scratch our heads a little – why would someone list their home in the first place if they weren’t motivated to sell? But motivated seller is more than just an industry…
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Holiday Home Buying Trends
Albany NY Homes for Sale During the Holidays When you think about shopping this time of year, it’s typically not for a new house, but the holidays can actually be a great time to find Albany NY homes for sale and real estate deals throughout the Capital Region. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or…
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Buying a House in Albany? What’s on Your ‘Must Have’ List?
When Buying a House in Albany, Know What You Want Ahead of Time It’s that time of the year again. It’s the time we all make a LIST. We make a holiday shopping list, a grocery list, a Santa wish list and maybe even a New Year’s resolution list. But I’m not talking about any…
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New Season—- New Home
We’ve been busy over here at CM Fox. The Spring season in upstate New York is a busy one. Spring represents growth, rebirth and opportunity. We’re coming out of a long winter season. A long, cold, snowy winter season. There may still be snow on the ground in many places, but if you look around—you’ll…
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