June 15, 2014
Here are the latest highlights of the Capital Region real estate numbers, as released by the Greater Capital Association of Realtors. These numbers were released at the end of May and reflect the most recent reported sales data in 2014 (from the month of April). Interestingly pending sales and home prices declined, as did inventory […]
Posted in Albany, Buying, General, Market, Saratoga, Selling
April 6, 2014
We reveal the Monticello secret sauce to selling real estate. From Today’s Times Union: In this new real estate market, buyers are using the Internet to search for their home, and they have thousands of homes to view. If you don’t have the cleanest, brightest, picture of your home’s best side, buyers are just going […]
Posted in Albany, Market, Press Releases, Saratoga, Selling
March 24, 2014
We advise every buyer we work with to get pre-qualified for a mortgage (assuming you are not paying cash). The New York Times, recently covered the issued and reinforced the benefits of a strong pre-qualification letter. Monticello recommends only working with mortgage lenders who complete a comprehensive pre-qualification process that goes beyond just reviewing the […]
Posted in Albany, Buying, General, Market, Mortgage, Saratoga
March 14, 2014
FREE ADVICE: I have a purchase contract, representing the buyer, which was supposed to close on March 3. We’re still waiting on the mortgage commitment letter (good news it’s coming today). The bank forgot to order their appraisal. This is a local bank (not one I recommend), but unfortunately these incidents seem all to common. […]
Posted in Albany, Buying, General, Market, Mortgage
