October 25, 2013
In what must be described as a newsworthy month for the Albany-Saratoga metro housing market, home prices dipped in September for only the second time in the last 18 months. Sixteen out of the last 18 months the Albany-Saratoga metro housing market has seen monthly price gains as compared to the same month the year […]
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October 2, 2013
The current government shutdown has far reaching impacts on our economy, including on the housing market. Fortunately the Federal Housing Administration and the Veteran Affairs housing administration is not impacted by the government furloughs. However, all mortgage loans (including FHA and VA loans) could be impacted if the mortgage lender requires IRS certification of the buyer’s […]
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September 24, 2013
Yet again, Albany home prices increased in August as compared to the same month last year, marking the 18th month of year over year price gains during the last 19 months. In August, Capital Region home prices edged up 2.1% to $205,000. Not only did Albany prices rise, but so did closed sales, pending sales, […]
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September 19, 2013
Here is the latest press release from the Greater Capital Associate of Realtors. Based on statistics released today by the Greater Capital Association of REALTORS® (GCAR) it is can be reported that buyer activity in the Capital Region’s housing market continues to be impressive. The report is based upon data collected by the Capital Region […]
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