coldwell banker: Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Local Real Estate Agent. An Economic Boom From Homes? - 03/13/10 01:36 PM

Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Local Real Estate Agent.  An Economic Boom From Homes?
By Dan Miller, The Patriot-News, Harrisburg, Pa. Mar. 5-New homes pump far more into the midstate economy in tax revenue and jobs than they cost in added spending by local governments and school districts, says a study for the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Harrisburg.
The study is based in part on single-family houses built in the midstate with prices averaging $406,000, a figure an association official conceded is higher than what most new homes are selling for here today.
Municipal and school district officials and … (0 comments)

coldwell banker: Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Local Real Estate Agent. ‘Green' Home Has Energy to Spare - 03/12/10 02:56 PM

Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Local Real Estate Agent.  ‘Green' Home Has Energy to Spare
By Paul Restuccia
How green can a house get?
A Bay State couple lives in a highly energy-efficient home that creates two-and-a-half times more power than it needs.
Tina Clarke and Doug Stephens, who built the three-bedroom house in Turners Falls for just $180,000, just won a $10,000 prize for the best "Zero Net Energy" project from the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association, which starts its 35th annual trade show in Boston tomorrow.
"We built this home to show others that you can have a comfortable … (1 comments)

coldwell banker: Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate. Daylight Saving Time. - 03/11/10 08:26 AM
Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate.  Daylight Saving Time. 
Daylight Saving Time Extended by Four Weeks in U.S. Starting in 2007
By Matt Rosenberg, About.com Guide

Whether "Spring forward" or "Fall back," we change our clocks one hour ahead or behind twice each year, thanks to Daylight Saving Time.
Getty Images Mar 9 2010 On Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 2 a.m., Daylight Saving Time begins in the United States.
Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate.  Daylight Saving Time. 
Every Spring we move our clocks one hour ahead and "lose" an hour during … (0 comments)

coldwell banker: Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate. Daylight Saving Time. - 03/11/10 08:25 AM
Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate.  Daylight Saving Time. 
Daylight Saving Time Extended by Four Weeks in U.S. Starting in 2007
By Matt Rosenberg, About.com Guide

Whether "Spring forward" or "Fall back," we change our clocks one hour ahead or behind twice each year, thanks to Daylight Saving Time.
Getty Images Mar 9 2010 On Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 2 a.m., Daylight Saving Time begins in the United States.
Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate.  Daylight Saving Time. 
Every Spring we move our clocks one hour ahead and "lose" an hour during … (0 comments)

coldwell banker: Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate. Tax Tips for Homeowners Looking Ahead to 2010 Returns. - 03/10/10 02:30 PM
Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate.  Tax Tips for Homeowners Looking Ahead to 2010 Returns.
From energy tax credits to vacation home deductions, check out these tax tips for homeowners looking ahead to 2010 returns.

If you believe your real estate assessment is too high, you can always appeal it and possibly save on your property tax bill. Image: Tetra Images/Getty Images
Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate.  Tax Tips for Homeowners Looking Ahead to 2010 Returns.
Tax planning for homeowners should start well in advance of the April 15 filing deadline each year. … (0 comments)

coldwell banker: Homes for Sale in Clifton Park NY, New Construction-Real Estate. 7 Tips for Saving Energy in the Laundry Room. - 03/07/10 02:12 PM

Homes for Sale in Clifton Park NY, New Construction-Real Estate.  7 Tips for Saving Energy in the Laundry Room.
Understanding your laundry room appliances is part of a smart plan to help you save energy in your home.

Energy Star washers save 17 gallons of water per load over traditional washers. Image: Kenmore
Homes for Sale in Clifton Park NY, New Construction-Real Estate.  7 Tips for Saving Energy in the Laundry Room.
Good laundry room habits, including some occasional minor maintenance, can save energy and shave nearly $300 off your annual utility bills. That's because you can curb the … (0 comments)

coldwell banker: Homes for Sale Clifton Park, Saratoga County Real Estate. 8 Solutions to Common Wet-Basement Problems. - 03/06/10 03:04 PM

Homes for Sale Clifton Park, Saratoga County Real Estate.  8 Solutions to Common Wet-Basement Problems.
Solving wet-basement problems is one of the most important things you can do to protect the value of your home and health of your family.

If water can't be diverted on the outside, it must be pumped out from the inside with an interior drain system. Image: Michael Blann/Getty Images
Homes for Sale Clifton Park, Saratoga County Real Estate.  8 Solutions to Common Wet-Basement Problems.
Nothing poses a greater long-term risk to your home's value than a wet basement. If left unchecked, basement moisture … (0 comments)

coldwell banker: Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate. Town of Clifton Park Board Meeting Agenda. - 03/04/10 08:15 AM

TOWN OF CLIFTON PARK
TOWN BOARD MEETING
March 8, 2010
I. Call to Order/7:00 P.M.
II. Pledge to Flag
III. Roll Call
IV. Approval of Town Board Minutes
V. Communications/Announcements
VI. Business
 

  • Resolutions for Consideration
• Other Business NOTE:
Each speaker shall state name and address prior to addressing the Board,
and shall be granted the floor for up to five minutes. The Board asks that
members of the public respect the opportunity of the speaker at the podium
to be heard, and asks that the public refrain from conducting side meetings
within the meeting room.
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coldwell banker: Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate. Open buying and open selling. - 03/04/10 07:58 AM

Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate.  Open buying and open selling.
If I can sell you something without a sales call or expensive ad campaign, I can sell it cheaper.
If you want to buy a business development relationship but you're not willing to negotiate, do contracts and invest a lot of time, you're going to get a lesser deal.
It seems like a paradox, but it's not.
Firefox is free, largely because it doesn't cost anything for them to 'sell' it to you. If they had to meet with your IT guys and build case studies … (0 comments)

coldwell banker: Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate. Try Different. - 03/03/10 02:30 PM

Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate.  Try Different.  Try different
The usual mantra is to 'try harder'. Trying harder is impossible when you're already trying as hard as you can.
But you can always try different.
Years ago, I was creating trivia questions for a product we built for Prodigy. We had a 99% accuracy rate in doing the questions. Which was great, except there were 1800 questions in a batch, which meant 18 wrong each time, which was totally and completely unacceptable. These were honest mistakes, made by smart people working as hard as they could.
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coldwell banker: Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate. 10 Ways to Prevent Costly Mold Damage to Your Home. - 03/02/10 03:03 PM

Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate.  10 Ways to Prevent Costly Mold Damage to Your Home
Fixing mold damage can be one of the most expensive repairs you'll ever perform on your home, so here's how to prevent it.

Setting your thermostat at about 78 degrees F provides the optimal temperature for preventing moisture problems. Image: Image: Tetra Images/Getty Image
It's no wonder homeowners fear a mold diagnosis: Besides the health problems mold causes, the cost of an extensive mold remediation project can reach five figures.Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate.  10 Ways … (0 comments)

coldwell banker: Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate. I don't feel like it - 03/01/10 02:11 PM

Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate.  I don't feel like it
What's it?
Why do you need to feel like something in order to do the work? They call it work because it's difficult, not because it's something you need to feel like.
Very few people wake up in the morning and feel like taking big risks or feel like digging deep for something that has eluded them. People don't usually feel like pushing themselves harder than they've pushed before or having conversations that might be uncomfortable.
Of course, your feelings are irrelevant to whether or not the … (2 comments)

coldwell banker: Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate. Chimney maintenance and a fireplace inspection can make the difference between warm safety and drafty danger. - 02/27/10 05:07 PM

Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate.  Chimney maintenance and a fireplace inspection can make the difference between warm safety and drafty danger.

To keep your fireplace working efficiently, only burn dry wood. Painted lumber or other scraps can release harmful chemicals into your home. Image: © Masterfile
 Your fireplace, the most low-tech piece of equipment in your house, may seem like a simple load-and-light operation, but ignoring annual maintenance can impair its performance, leading to heated air (and dollars) blowing out the chimney, harmful smoke inside, and possibly even a chimney fire.
The average number of … (0 comments)

coldwell banker: Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate. Like it or not, the demographics of your local market stamps the headline on your business. - 02/26/10 05:10 PM

Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate.  Like it or not, the demographics of your local market stamps the headline on your business. 
Some of you may have heard this story;
A man struggles at work during the day, because his mind is preoccupied thinking about the endless battle with his lawn which awaits him at home.  He has got lots and lots of dandelions and can not get rid of them.  After trying all kinds of products, and seeking the advice of some colleagues, with no success, he decides to pay a professional to come and help.  He got … (0 comments)

coldwell banker: Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate. Food Safety Tips. - 02/25/10 12:51 PM


Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate.  Food Safety Tips.  The CDC estimates that food-borne diseases cause 76 million illnesses in the United States each year. While some contamination occurs at the source and is out of our control, there is still a lot we can do at home to prepare food safely and lessen the risk of illness from food-borne pathogens. Below are five essential ingredients for food safety
1. Avoid cross-contamination
 Keep countertops, hands, and tools clean. Use a separate cutting board for meats - be especially careful around produce that won't be cooked. Glass or … (0 comments)

coldwell banker: Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate. Spring Cleaning Guide. - 02/24/10 05:06 AM

Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate.  Spring Cleaning Guide.
Make spring cleaning less of a chore by following these smarter-and mostly greener-tips for this annual rite of homeownership.

You should consider getting your living room upholstery professionally cleaned. Image: Chem-Dry. Used with permission.
Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate.  Spring Cleaning Guide.  Spring cleaning is a time-honored tradition. After a long winter, you throw open the windows, let in fresh air, and scrub down the house. But modern spring cleaning presents challenges your grandmother never imagined. Today's homes are bigger, and the choice … (0 comments)

coldwell banker: Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate. Green Cleaning Products for the Home. - 02/23/10 03:47 PM
Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate.  Green Cleaning Products for the Home.
Inexpensive green cleaning products-both off the shelf and homemade-can be just as effective on your sinks, toilets, and showers as conventional products.

Many sink problems, from leftover toothpaste to stray makeup splotches, can be cleaned with hot water and a natural dish soap. Image: Alex Wilson/Getty Images
 Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate.  Green Cleaning Products for the Home.  Grimy grout. Moldy showers. Smells you'd rather not talk about. Given its frequent exposure to moisture, not to mention calls of nature, the … (2 comments)

coldwell banker: Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate. Home Office Security Check. - 02/23/10 03:40 PM
Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate.  Home Office Security Check.
This quick home-office security check will help you protect computer equipment, electronics, and personal data from theft, fire, and other dangers.

Media safes are designed to protect digital data, such as CDs and DVDs, from melting in a fire. Image: FireKing Security Group
Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate.  Home Office Security Check.  More and more people are working from home these days, which means home offices are bulging with pricey equipment-computers, printers, digital cameras-in need of protection. More precious even than the actual … (1 comments)

coldwell banker: Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate. Buying and Storing Firewood. - 02/23/10 03:32 PM
Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate.  Buying and Storing Firewood.
Knowing how to evaluate, buy, and store firewood is key to the safe, efficient operation of your fireplace, wood stove, or fireplace insert.

It's important to have a good storage system for firewood; otherwise it will rot before you can use it. Image: FirewoodRacks.com
Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga County Real Estate.  Buying and Storing Firewood.  Whether you burn fires as a supplemental heat source for your home or strictly for ambiance and pleasure, it's important to know how to properly buy and store firewood. For … (0 comments)

coldwell banker: Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga Real Estate. Buyers are discouraged by Short Sales. - 02/23/10 03:25 PM

Clifton Park Homes for Sale, Saratoga Real Estate.  Buyers are discouraged by Short Sales.  According to the most recent Realtors® Confidence Index, buyers continue to be discouraged with the extended short sale process, resulting in foreclosures that could have been prevented. New resources from the National Association of Realtors® aim to help Realtors® and consumers successfully navigate the short sale process to help more homeowners avoid foreclosure.
"Our members report that short sales are often riddled with delays and red tape," said NAR President Vicki Cox Golder, owner of Vicki L. Cox & Associates in Tucson, Ariz. "As the first, … (0 comments)

 
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