In an age when most information can be accessed online, computer derived home values are appearing on various real estate websites. Online home values are calculated using recent sale information, location, and market conditions. If all the homes in an area Continue Reading
Beautiful Custom Home on Second Lake in Old Forge
This year round Pine Acres home has everything you are looking for! The private, peaceful location includes a sandy beach and filtered views of Bald Mountain from the screened in porch and spacious deck. The interior of this four bedroom, three and a half bath home has been Continue Reading
A Few Things to Consider When Hiring a Realtor to List Your Property
Hiring a Realtor to sell your property can be a huge decision. Here are a few questions that you may find helpful. "How will you market my property?" Running a few classified ads in the local paper and listing it on the company website shouldn't be the Continue Reading
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Appointment To View Properties
Are you considering buying a second home in the Adirondacks or considering the move here? As an Adirondack Realtor it's not unusual for me to receive an anxious phone call from buyer's interested in seeing a few properties at the last minute as they head out of Continue Reading
Building a New Boathouse in the Adirondack Park
“I heard you can’t build a new boathouse in the Adirondack Park – is this true?” This question comes up rather often while showing waterfront properties. The answer - Yes you can still build a boathouse. The confusion stems from a 2009 proposed change in Continue Reading
A Few Tips for Finding YOUR “Perfect” Waterfront Property
Recently, a property listed with Timm Associates went under contract the weekend it came on the market. It was an updated 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath year-round home located on Fourth Lake, with views to boot. It had a lot to offer and it was listed for $429,000. Continue Reading
Why Your Property Should Be Shown After an Offer Has Been Received
When a Buyer and Seller agree to the terms of sale on a property, Sellers and Agents alike usually let out a sigh of relief. Unfortunately, the signing of a purchase offer is usually a little early for celebration if the offer contains contingencies. What’s Continue Reading
Buying Adirondack Real Estate: Who Does Your Agent Represent?
“New York state law requires real estate licensees who are acting as agents of buyers or sellers of property to advise the potential buyers or sellers with whom they work of the nature of their agency relationship and the rights and obligations it creates.” Continue Reading
Selling Adirondack Real Estate? Having a Lock-box is Key!
Every real estate market has different common practices. When an agent in Old Forge, Forestport or Inlet shows another agency’s listing we usually pick up a key at the listing agent's office. I can’t say that I hate this; it’s nice to take a moment to say Hi and Continue Reading
A Few Things to Consider When Making Home Improvements
I see a lot of properties, most real estate agents do, and I'm always sadden to see home improvements that I know Buyers will dislike. I think some Homeowners forget that the modifications they make now, and their methods of doing so, will greatly affect the Continue Reading