https://activerain.com/blogs/markdwhite If you want to know what has sold in your area, how much they sold for, how much they were listed for, just go to www.CapitalDistrictRealtor.com and click on market snapshot. You will receive an up to date profile of all of the residential activity in your area. en-us https://activerain.com/blogsview/1149296/hotwater-heaters-can-put-your-closing-in-hotwater My client was closing on Friday on their first house.  They had access to the house before closing because there was work they needed to do to get their financing.  The hot water heater broke at the seam and flooded the basement.  This was situation was found at the water meter reading.  We are going to end up closing this deal on Monday but you should be aware of leaving the water on in a vacant property.  I never realized the frequency of hot water heater failures.  I guess since I have not experienced this it did not occur to me the damage an older heater can do on a finished basement.  This hot water heater was only a year old and if just burst at the seam.  Approximately $8,000 in damages.  If you go on vacation or leave your house vacant for an extended period of time remember hot water heaters fail without warning and you should turn the water to the house off.  Also you may want to check your homeowners insurance to make sure finished basements are covered. Mark White (White House Realty Ny) Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:59:01 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/1149296/hotwater-heaters-can-put-your-closing-in-hotwater https://activerain.com/blogsview/548484/the-bottom-of-the-capital-district-market Buyers and sellers of real estate are trying to judge the bottom of the market.  The optimistic seller still wants to get 2005 and 2006 prices where the buyer listens to national news and trys to steal properties.  Of course I am of the opinion neither is correct.  The Capital District and the surrounding communities never experienced the huge mountains and valleys of other markets.  The interesting capital district realtor game is trying to bridge the gap between buyers and sellers.  Listings sit on the market because they are priced out of the market.  Buyers lose great houses because they are waiting for the seller to come down in price when the property is already priced correctly.  Ask your capital district realtor for a comparative market analysis to determine if a property is priced correctly.  If the property is and you love it buy it before someone else does.  Stay on top of the new listings and set up alerts at www.capitaldistrictrealtor.com to know your market.  Mark White, Associate Broker Keller Williams Realty 518 365-4900. Mark White (White House Realty Ny) Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:35:43 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/548484/the-bottom-of-the-capital-district-market https://activerain.com/blogsview/513567/3219-albany-street Great Woodlawn home with 2-3 bedrooms, woodburning fireplace, landscaped yard with an above ground pool.  This house has hardwood floors, new wall to wall carpeting.  Screened porch for those warm summer nights.  Perfect for first time home buyer.  Call Mark White at 365-4900 to set up your private showing. Mark White (White House Realty Ny) Fri, 16 May 2008 22:23:59 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/513567/3219-albany-street https://activerain.com/blogsview/378620/great-time-to-buy-your-first-home It is a good time to buy a home in the capital district.  Many homes on the market and prices are competitive.  Interest rates are within a half point of the point which started the strong seller's market.  First time home buyers may find it more advantageous to buy a two family home.  You are able to derive the benefits of homeownership with net out of pocket monthly expense less than renting.  Rents are at a historic high.  When they say it is better to give rather than receive, they were not speaking of rent.  Mark White, Your capital district realtor.  Come visit me at www.capitaldistrictrealtor.com.  You do not have to be president to live in a white house. Mark White (White House Realty Ny) Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:27:46 -0800 https://activerain.com/blogsview/378620/great-time-to-buy-your-first-home