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Why Pre-qualifying for a Mortgage Matters

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 […]

Capital Region Real Estate Market Strongest in 6 Years!

Capital Region Real Estate Market Strongest in 6 Years!

If you’re a recent homebuyer, feel good knowing 2013 was the best year of home sales in the Albany-Saratoga real estate market since the great recession. In 2013, buyers purchased 9,221 homes in the Capital Region, the highest number of recorded sales since 2007. Moreover, home prices hit an all time high – the median […]

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 […]