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What to Expect for the Capital Region Housing Market in 2014

What to Expect for the Capital Region Housing Market in 2014

Happy New Year! If you’re reading this you’ve successfully made it through 2013, or at least made it through. I know I’m grateful for my healthy, family, and the improving economy. But what can we expect in 2014 for the Albany real estate market. As of the latest monthly real estate numbers, pending sales in […]

GCAR Release: Capital Region Housing Market Shows Appreciation

Based on statistics released today by the Greater Capital Association of REALTORS® (GCAR) it is can be reported that he Capital Region’s housing market continues to remain active mirroring most of 2013. The report is based upon data collected by the Capital Region Multiple Listing Service, Inc. a regional service owned by GCAR and the […]

Will the Government Shutdown Impact Your Home Purchase (or Sale)?

Will the Government Shutdown Impact Your Home Purchase (or Sale)?

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 […]

Capital Region Home Prices Rise 18 Out of Last 19 Months

Capital Region Home Prices Rise 18 Out of Last 19 Months

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, […]