Ask an expert: Closing costs, short sales and more
This post is the start of a new Places & Spaces feature, in which reader questions are answered by an expert in the world of real estate. Today’s questions are directed to Eric Dahl, managing...
View ArticleAsk an expert: Asbestos in the attic, and a dump in the ‘hood
Here’s the latest installment of Ask an Expert, in which reader questions are put to experts in the field. You, of course, are encouraged to add thoughts and opinions to the answers. The first question...
View ArticleReal estate sentiment
The Siena Research Institute asked 2,409 New Yorkers how they felt about the real estate market in January, February and March. According to the survey, respondents said housing values are good and...
View ArticleHomebuyer Fair Saturday in Albany
The 2017 Capital Region Homebuyer Fair is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Albany Public Library, 161 Washington Ave. The purpose of the event is to connect potential home buyers with resources...
View ArticleFrom homes.com: tips for saving for a downpayment
By Tommy Sibiga So you’re starting to get serious about purchasing a home and you are socking away money for down payment! Way to go! A great target is to get to 20% down but there are loan options all...
View ArticleFixtures: what you can and cannot take with you
Realtor Alex Monticello happened upon a new wrinkle for the real estate market last week when it comes to what is considered a fixture and what isn’t. Fixtures – anything screwed to the walls,...
View ArticleRealtor.com: Expect inventory to increase in 2018
Realtor.com® Forecast for Key Housing Indicators Housing Indicator Realtor.com® 2018 Forecast Home price appreciation 3.2% increase, enabling a sales pickup Mortgage rate Averaging 4.6%, reaching...
View ArticleGeothermal open house in Canaan this Saturday
Becky Meier and Bob Connors will host an open house Saturday to show off their Dandelion geothermal system. They live at 1409 County Route 5. Meier and Connors replaced their oil furnace last fall...
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