August 14, 2013
As the market continues to improve, home prices set an new all-time record in June 2013. The median home sales price in June reached $216,000, the highest ever June median homes sales price in the Capital Region. Not only did prices rises, but so did pending home sales. Pending homes sales were up 3.7% in […]
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June 25, 2013
May was another big month in the Albany housing market. Pending sales were up 19.2% in May as compared to the same month last year for a total of 981 new sales contracts. This is the highest monthly pending sales figure since April 2010, when the government was still handing out generous homebuyer tax credits. […]
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March 7, 2013
What are the property taxes,” asks the diligent buyer. This is a common question and worth getting answered before making an offer. Usually if the house is listed properly the listing agent will provide the tax amounts. As is the case with any information provided by the opposing side, trust but verify. It’s common to […]
Posted in Albany, Buying, General, Market, Mortgage, Saratoga
March 10, 2012
I’ve just added a new page to the website detailing the Choose Albany program available to homebuyers in the City of Albany. To learn more about the Choose Albany program, click here for the guidelines and application. According to the City: If you are interested in purchasing a home for sale in Albany, NY, you may be eligible […]
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