latham ny real estate: Refinishing your basement? Make sure you have a emergency escape & rescue opening...
- 06/23/10 04:28 AM
It seems that within the past couple of years this issue has evolved into a real problem for those homeowners who have finished their basements without an search and rescue egress. NYS Dept. of Residential Code defines this as; an operable window, door or similar device that provides for a means of escape and access for rescue in the event of an emergency. The problem is, most homeowners don't have a walk out or bilco access in their basement. Also, most people either are handy enough to finish space off in their basement or know someone who will help them out for … (2 comments)
latham ny real estate: He who represents himself has a fool for a client
- 01/28/10 01:31 PM
I was finishing up a very good read (The Power of Who-Bob Beaudine) and in one of the last chapters he was discussing the philosophy of allowing others to expand on what their natural talents are, thus allowing yourself to focus on what you are good at...I thought about the scenario that people often think they need not the services of a real estate agent while trying to sell (or buy) a home. His comparison was tied into an attorney, who actually coined this phrase, and the more I thought about it the funnier I found it...Bob does a great job … (3 comments)
latham ny real estate: Latham, NY Home Sales Report for 2009
- 01/04/10 06:46 AM
The results are in...It appears that the 2009 Latham Real Estate Market conditions were a success! Here are the results for the entire year of 2009! Homes sales in Latham grew to 323. These numbers are down in units from 2008 by a total of 3 houses. The average sale price was down from $331,000 in '08 to $287,000 however in 2008 there were an irregular number of homes (6 to be exact) that exceeded a sales price of 1.1 million. 50% of '09 sales fell in between $200,000-350,000. 64 Latham Homes sold between $150,000 and $200,000. The average Days on Market for a … (1 comments)
latham ny real estate: Latham, NY (North Colonie) Real Estate Results for 2009 - Michael Field, The Field Team at Keller Williams Realty
- 12/07/09 06:38 AM
With A few weeks left in the 2009 Year, some preliminary results have been formulated about the Latham Real Estate Market. Here inthe Albany Area, our real estate market has stayed consistently above average compared to most parts of the county. The Town of Colonie which hosts many different Hamlets, Villages and other areas has especially maintained the trend of being one of the healthier micro real estate markets in all of Albany, NY and the surrounding Capital Region. The large assistance of commercial tax basis has provided the residents with a lesser tax load, thus making buying a home in the … (0 comments)
latham ny real estate: TOP 10 REASONS WHY TO USE AN BUYERS AGENT
- 09/02/09 03:25 AM
As I get calls in our listings from buyers who are looking to gain information, I would say that 85% of the time they are NOT working with an agent. This is one of the biggest nonsensical decisions I come across in my position as a real estate professional. With that being said, I don't blame them but for the following reasons PLEASE take a deep breath and try to understand the BENEFITS TO USING AN AGENT: 1) It's a FREE service to you. 2) They have your best interests in mind and will work for you to get the best … (3 comments)
Michael Field, Associate Broker, a member of the Field Team at Keller Williams. Using his Marketing Degree from Nazareth College '05, Michael attracts buyers and enhances their viewing experience through proven, innovative staging and photo techniques. In representing buyers, Michael aggressively handles each transaction as if he were the homebuyer himself. Call Mike today for your next Real Estate Move, and you will be the next to receive the HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE!!!
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