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CALL BEFORE YOU DIG!

Planting a tree? Installing a fence? Planning a home improvement? Then call the Dig Safely New York Hotline @ 811. Did you know it's the law? Electric power lines, natural gas pipelines, water pipes, communications lines and other utility services can be within a few feet of the ground. Not knowing where they are can result in personal injury, property damage and neighborhood service interruptions. ...
Posted by Suzanne Dingley @ 12:00 AM on 05/01/2012
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TOP 5 EASIEST FOOD TO GROW AT HOME

Want to join the grow-your-own food movement but just don’t know where to start? Don’t fear. Spring is here and it’s the perfect time to start growing delicious foods right where you live. Why not begin with foods that are nearly fail-proof? Here are my top 5 foods to grow at home whether you have a lot of space or just a sunny window. A spot with six hours or more of sunlight is ...
Posted by Suzanne Dingley @ 12:00 AM on 04/30/2012
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Love Letters From Sellers

Recent reports suggest that the real estate market might be picking up. That said, sellers from coast to coast are still doing everything within their power to differentiate their home from the scads of other competitive listings. As someone who has been inside probably thousands of homes with buyers over the years, I've always thought there was one super-simple, vastly underrated marketing technique ...
Posted by Suzanne Dingley @ 12:00 AM on 04/24/2012
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Consumer Confidence "UP"!

“Consumer sentiment towards the real estate market both current and future increased by about twenty points and rebounded from a two-year low last quarter to a two-year high,” according to Dr. Don Levy, Director of the Siena Research Institute. “Today just over a quarter of New Yorkers say the market has improved at least a little up from only one in seven last quarter. While many ...
Posted by Suzanne Dingley @ 12:00 AM on 04/18/2012
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Growing Ranks of Older Adults Face Housing Crunch

That baby boomers are swelling the ranks of older Americans is well-documented, but do we really understand the consequences of this important shift for the housing needs of older adults? A new report from the Center for Housing Policy, “Housing an Aging Population – Are We Prepared?”, explores the effects of this coming demographic change on the demand for housing, the challenge ...
Posted by Suzanne Dingley @ 12:00 AM on 04/12/2012
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MARCH MARKET SNAPSHOT

A brief overview of the real estate market for the four principal counties which make up the Capital Region of New York State
Posted by Suzanne Dingley @ 12:00 AM on 03/20/2012
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Seniors and Young Adults Will Influence U.S. Housing Markets

RISMEDIA, Friday, March 16, 2012— Aging baby boomers and their echo boomer children will significantly impact trends in the nation's housing market over the next 20 years. In a new report released by the Bipartisan Policy Center, "Demographic Challenges and Opportunities for U.S. Housing Markets," researchers at the National Association of REALTORS®, The Urban Institute, and the University ...
Posted by Suzanne Dingley @ 12:00 AM on 03/16/2012
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FEBRUARY MARKET SNAPSHOT FOR CAPITAL REGION

A brief overview of the real estate market in February 2012 for the Capital Region of New York State.
Posted by Suzanne Dingley @ 12:00 AM on 02/07/2012
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Mortgage Rates Continue Trend of Record-Breaking Lows

Freddie Mac recently released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey®, showing mortgage rates easing to new all-time record lows for all products covered in the survey helping to keep homebuyer affordability high. The average for the 30-year fixed mortgage rate has been below 4.00 percent for six consecutive weeks. The survey concluded that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.89 ...
Posted by Suzanne Dingley @ 12:00 AM on 01/17/2012
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HOME TRENDS: HEALTHY HOME, ROOM BY ROOM

Tips and advice for a healthy home... Bedroom Consider this: You spend a third of your life in bed. If you wake up with a runny nose or itchy throat, dust mites might be the problem. Wash sheets weekly; blankets every two weeks in hot water. Freeze non-washable stuffed animals for two or three hours. Opt for washable pillows and comforters over those made with down or feathers. • Laundry ...
Posted by Suzanne Dingley @ 12:00 AM on 01/11/2012
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CAPITAL REGION "SKINNY" - NOVEMBER 2011

The November 2011 housing sales statistics...
Posted by Suzanne Dingley @ 12:00 AM on 12/21/2011
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CLEAN DRYER VENTS FOR A FASTER, SAFER DRYER TIME

If your clothes dryer takes an hour or longer to dry a load of jeans and towels, the problem might lie in the venting rather than the appliance.Clogged vents that extend drying times can cost an additional $18 to $24 a month. Longer drying times also reduce an appliance’s life expectancy.Enter dryer vent cleaning. It’s a niche cleaning service that hardly existed a decade ago. Most dryers ...
Posted by Suzanne Dingley @ 12:00 AM on 12/09/2011
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TOYS FOR TOTS and Coldwell Banker Prime Properties

Once again, Coldwell Banker Prime Properties is assisting the U.S. Marines "Toys for Tots" program by collecting toys. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at Coldwell Banker Prime Properties, Parkwood Plaza, Clifton Park NY or at any of our offices through December 16. In addition to toys, crafts and books, etc are also welcome. There is a need for older children as well, particularly ...
Posted by Suzanne Dingley @ 12:00 AM on 11/29/2011
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HOW TO STAGE YOUR HOME FOR SALE

When you're getting ready to sell your home, you want to make sure it looks as good as possible for potential buyers. Here are some tips to get your ready to sell.When you're getting ready to sell your home, you want to make sure it looks as good as possible for potential buyers. Here are some house selling tips to get you ready to sell your house.
Posted by Suzanne Dingley @ 12:00 AM on 11/22/2011
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CROWDED HOUSE?

There's no place like home for the holidays, and a new consumer survey from Coldwell Banker Real Estate confirmed that the majority of Americans wouldn't have it any other way. Approximately 39% say their holiday get-togethers include 15 or more family members and friends, and more than half say they stay overnight with their families so they can all be in one household during the holidays. ...
Posted by Suzanne Dingley @ 12:00 AM on 11/22/2011
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Before You List, Must-do Showing Tips

Staging pro Sharon Brown with Homescapes by Design in Roseville, Minn., offers her clients a checklist before they list their home for sale. The point of the checklist is to make sure the home is show-ready before the for-sale sign goes up and the first potential buyer walks through the door, and even before photos are snapped for the MLS. The following are the changes Brown most recommends to her ...
Posted by Suzanne Dingley @ 12:00 AM on 11/15/2011
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Flood relief program extended to November 30

The New York State Association of REALTORS and the national REALTORS Relief Foundation have extended their flood relief program to November 30, 2011. Homeowners displaced from their homes due to Topical Storms Irene and Lee may be eligible for one month’s mortgage payment or one month’s rental cost for temporary housing, up to $1,500.Please also consider making a tax-deductible contribution ...
Posted by Suzanne Dingley @ 12:00 AM on 11/02/2011
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FHFA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Announce HARP Changes to Reach More Borrowers

Click here for more or read below... The Federal Housing Finance Agency, with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises), today announced a series of changes to the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) in an effort to attract more eligible borrowers who can benefit from refinancing their home mortgage. The program enhancements were developed at FHFA’s direction with input from lenders, ...
Posted by Suzanne Dingley @ 12:00 AM on 11/01/2011
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What a Realtor Will Do For You

There are many important reasons to use a REALTOR®. Some of the duties your REALTOR® will perform for you include: For Sellers: Walk you through the process of selling your home from beginning to end. Provide information about the prices for which comparable properties have sold and analyze data for you to gain a true comparison. Make suggestions for what you can do to make ...
Posted by Suzanne Dingley @ 12:00 AM on 10/25/2011
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New York Storm Relief Rebate Program

Applications for Storm Relief rebates are being accepted. Rebates will be processed on a first come, first served basis until program funding has been exhausted. Funds are limited. To qualify:Residents affected by Hurricane Irene: approved appliances and equipment must be purchased on or after August 29, 2011. Residents affected by Tropical Storm Lee: approved appliances and equipment must be purchased ...
Posted by Suzanne Dingley @ 12:00 AM on 09/27/2011
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KIDS' TAKE ON REAL ESTATE

Buying your first home can be overwhelming, and I am here to help. Coldwell Banker and its network of real estate agents worldwide plus more than 100 years in real estate supports my efforts in helping first time home buyers realize their dreams and become homeowners. Coldwell Banker Real Estate asked some children what their thoughts were on various aspects of real estate. ...
Posted by Suzanne Dingley @ 12:00 AM on 09/20/2011
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CBPP September 2011 Market Snap Shot

An overview of the real estate market for the Capital Region of New York State for September 2011.
Posted by Suzanne Dingley @ 12:00 AM on 09/13/2011
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Capital Region Skinny - August 2011

See What's happening in NY's Capital Region Real Estate Market...as provided by the Greater Capital Association of Realtors  
Posted by Suzanne Dingley @ 12:00 AM on 09/06/2011
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Recovery Tips For Storm-Battered Homeowners

Before you begin clean up, take inventory with a camera so you have documentation for any insurance or other damage claims. Try to be ready for the impact of seeing many of your personal items, furniture and your home disturbed or destroyed by the storm and flooding. These tips from Lowe's Home Improvement Stores will help you get busy with the clean-up and started on the way to returning to your ...
Posted by Suzanne Dingley @ 12:00 AM on 08/29/2011
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HOME OWNERSHIP MATTERS:

Real families' views on home ownership...
Posted by Suzanne Dingley @ 11:23 AM on 01/19/2011
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