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How Much Are the Property Taxes?

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 […]

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Home Prices Increase for 12th Consecutive Month

Home Prices Increase for 12th Consecutive Month

February 25, 2013

The Capital Region is now a full year into the housing market recovery and the steady improvement continues. The usually quiet month of January, ushered in 629 purchase contracts for a 17.4% increase in pending home sales as compared to January 2012. This was the highest January pending sales number since 2007, notably before the […]

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March 1st Deadline to File STAR Tax Exemption

February 22, 2013

For all new homeowners and those who never filed a STAR property tax exemption, now is the time.   If there is a chance you haven’t applied for your STAR property tax exemption, print the application and send it to your local tax assessor (your city, town, or village office) now. This information comes directly from the […]

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Capital Region Real Estate Out-Performing the Nation

Capital Region Real Estate Out-Performing the Nation

January 28, 2013

So this is what a recovery looks like. Nearly as many homes sold in 2012 as sold in 2008, a 13.9% increase from last year. Total home sales declined every year from 2006 to 2011. Last year sales reversed the downward trend and jumped to 8,186 sales, just shy of 2008 numbers. The year in context […]

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