Category: Tips for Buyers

Home Buying Questions

5 Common Home Buying Questions

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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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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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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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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