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Selling? Take Outdoor Photos This Weekend

Selling? Take Outdoor Photos This Weekend

Alright, we’re approaching one of the prettiest times of the year in the Capital Region. The grass is still green, temperatures are moderate, and the leaves are changing. If you are thinking of selling your home in the next 6 months, make sure to take exterior photos of the house this weekend. We’re offering complimentary […]

Good News for FHA Borrowers

This breaking news comes from the National Association of Realtors: News that FHA will eliminate a prepayment penalty starting next year has been widely reported. It’s a move NAR has been seeking for some time because it will relieve borrowers of a financial hit that’s entirely out of their control and also bring the agency’s […]

June Housing Market Numbers Soften

Alright, here is the latest Greater Capital Association of Realtors market skinny. Interestingly prices and pending sales both dipped in June as compared to the same month in 2013. Inventory of available homes for sale also declined, all while interest rates hit a 12 month low. If you’re thinking of selling there are 3 solid […]

Home Prices vs. Mortgage Interest Rates

One of my clients recently asked about home prices and interest rates. Specifically we were talking about the Albany housing market in 2014 and where we think home prices and interest rates will be in 2015. First off, let me just put out the disclaimer. I’ve been wrong before and I’ll be wrong again. So I […]