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• Cozy 3 BR, 1 BA Adirondack camp on almost 1 acre of land. • 160’ of lakefront, private dock and boathouse. $239,900 MLS #169399
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• Totally renovated 1 BR, 1 BA home right on the waters edge. • .06 Acres, sandy beach area, 50’ of lakefront, great vacation rental history! $325,000 MLS #17508
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• Immaculate 4 BR, 2 BA raised ranch home on a 1 acre corner lot. • Large open deck, 3 car garage, paved driveway, private. $299,900 MLS #169727
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• 5 BR, 1 BA Adirondack camp on 2 acres of private land.
• 250’ of lakefront, private dock, bunkhouse, lake & mt. views. $425,000 MLS #169449
ON 25-ACRE CLEAR POND, TOWN OF LONG LAKE
• 2 Contiguous lots with 180 feet on Clear Pond. Deeded access to neighboring Lake Eaton. Trailer on one lot; shed on other lot. Year round access. Private Beecher Park area. $99,000 MLS #157944
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• Newly constructed garage 2016 - 28x24, stone driveway. • 1 BR, 1 BA private log cabin • 240’ of waterfront • Offers one of the most majestic inhabited views in the Adirondacks $415,000 MLS #169278 $575,000 MLS #166474
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WALK TO MAIN ST, LAKE PLACID: Updated 3 story, 4 BR, 3BA home with open front porch in an ideal location just steps from Main Street dining, shopping and Mirror Lake, income producing 1 BR, 1 BA cottage. $579,000
CASTLE HOUSE, KEENE: Village landmark built in 1890, commanding 3-story Victorian meticulously restored in conjunction with the Historic Society features 3 BR, 2.5 BA, all new systems, downtown location! $475,000
HUNGRY TROUT RESORT, WILMINGTON: Incredible offering, 9.1 acres, 1300 ft on West Branch of the Ausable River, established business, 22 Rm Motel, 2 Restaurants, 14 Rm Owner’s Home & leased bldg. $2,699,000
TOP ROCK, LOWER SARANAC LAKE: Rare oppt’y, great location, gorgeous ADK style 4 BR 4 BA home, 204 ft waterfront, 3.4 private acres, beautifully landscaped, meticulously maintained, move-in ready, no village taxes! $1,675,000
BLUFF TOWNHOME, LAKE PLACID: Very desirable location at the Whiteface Club & Resort, spacious 4 BR, 3 1/2 BA, open floor plan, centrally situated with the best views on the Bluff, being sold fully furnished! $1,425,000
LAKEFRONT RETREAT, LAKE PLACID: Completely renovated 3 BR, 3 BA main house, summer kitchen, 2-slip boathouse w/lifts, updated cribbing, 2.15 acres, approval in place to build an additional home! $2,850,000
PANTHER CLIFF, UPPER SARANAC LAKE: Beautiful 3-season home, 3 BR, 3 BA, 1.4 acres, two-slip boathouse, 24’ x 24’ rooftop deck, 112 ft. of shoreline, pristine and quite south basin location, low boat traffic! $990,000
MULTI-FAMILY, KEENE: Great downtown location, main building features 2 residential units w/3 BR’s, 2 BA’s, 2 kitchens, rear building features a loft BR, kitchen, full bath, off street parking, great rental history! $349,900
PRIME LOCATION, LAKE PLACID: Multi-use commercial opportunity, currently a 7000 sq. ft. Italian restaurant on retail level, seats 120 w/separate banquet rooms, 3 apartments on upper levels. $1,200,000
MOUNTAINSIDE HOME, WILMINGTON: This meticulously cared for 3BR, 3.5 BA home boasts an open floor plan, loft, many European features, floor to ceiling windows, 1 BR apt w/separate entrance & a bonus lot. $550,000
LAKE RIGHTS, LAKE PLACID: Across from the Whiteface Club & Resort, this 5 BR, 3.5 BA house is move in ready! Large deck, 2 car garage, being sold furnished. Deeded access to Lake Placid lake. $599,900
FARM, JAY: 131 beautiful acres with nearly one mile on the East Branch of the Ausable River, views of Whiteface Mtn., 4 BR, 2 BA farmhouse w/farm equipment included, can be subdivided into 14 additional lots. $895,000
240 SCENIC ACRES, JAY: Amazing oppt’y to build your dream mountain home, peaceful country living, mountain views, mixed terrain w/meadows, rolling hills and waterfront on the East Branch of the Ausable River. $515,000
LOG CABIN, LAKE PLACID: Cozy 3 BR, 2 BA cabin with 2 separate living quarters, beautiful 1 acre wooded setting, large deck, close to town, great rental history, being sold mostly furnished. $425,000
LAKE CHAMPLAIN, WESTPORT: Blueberry Cove, private 2 BR, 2 BA, 3 season cottage with add’l sleeping loft, hrdwd flrs., large windows, deck, porch, dock, fiber optics cable, includes adjacent lot! $484,000
COMMERCIAL OPPT’Y, WESTPORT: Cooperative “Maker’s Space” tenants include craftsmen, entrepreneurs and small businesses, 400 amp main service, several 200 amp subpanels, town water and sewer. $249,900
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LIVING IN THE ADIRONDACKS
Remembering
SID WARD Chairman of the (cutting board) By Andy Flynn
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t was time for the chairman of the board - the cutting board, that is - to finally retire.
“Like many things in his life, he went out of this world on his own terms,” Sidney “Jay” Ward III said about his father, 78-year-old Sidney “Sid” Ward Jr., who died at home on Monday, Aug. 24. After 27 years as a co-owner of Ward Lumber Company, Sid retired in 1997 along with his wife Janet, handing over the reins to their two sons, Jay and Jeffrey, who run the business today. But retirement didn’t fit Sid. He soon became restless. So Sid helped create the Riverside Thrift Shop at the Whiteface Community United Methodist Church in Wilmington and worked there for 10 years. During that period, Sid began making cutting boards at his home workshop from recycled wood. That led him to another calling, one that would make him a legend of charity and good will in Essex County. For the past 19 years, he made and sold thousands of cutting boards and donated 100% of the proceeds to community groups such as churches, libraries and fire departments. He sold his 10,000th board last year. “He tried to finish 10 boards a day, every day of the week, seven days of the week,” Jay said. “And there’s lots of stages in making a cutting board, so all of them were moving through stages.” Then he’d sell them. The day before he died, Sid sold cutting boards at the Keene Farmers Market. A
lot of cutting boards, between $2,000 and $3,000 worth. “He worked hard at the sale on Sunday for the Upper Jay Fire Department,” Jay said. “I talked to him that evening. He was really thrilled because he had a great sale. He got up the next morning, and he was taking a nap on the couch and passed in his sleep.” Sid’s first sales - 20 cutting boards - were made at the Keene Valley Congregational Church in 2001. By 2015, he was selling more than 1,100 a year. He made boards of all shapes and sizes - traditional rectangles, circles and animal shapes such as moose, mice, fish, cats, pigs and lobsters - from a variety of woods, such as Adirondack ash, cherry, maple, red birch, oak and bird’s-eye maple, plus roasted walnut and Brazilian cherry. Perhaps Sid’s longevity had to do with keeping busy after retirement. Maybe it’s because he spent winters in Florida after working full time on cutting boards in the summer in the Adirondacks. Maybe it’s because he loved life and loved giving back to his community, which grew bigger with each cutting board sale. Or maybe because of all the vices he could have chosen, he only had one. “I don’t drink. I don’t smoke. I don’t gamble,” Sid said in 2018. “I don’t have a drug problem. I don’t have a four-wheeler or a boat. I spend all my time in my shop. I don’t have time for any of those things. My only bad habit is buying lumber.”
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GUIDE BOAT REALTY LLC 191 River Street • Saranac Lake, NY 12983 • 518-891-1144 • Fax 518-891-1291 www.guideboatrealty.com • info@guideboatrealty.com Christopher W. Covert, Jr., Lic. RE Broker Carol Urquhart, Associate Brokers, Patricia “Penny” Curran, Lorraine Kelley, Grace McDonnell, Licensed Real Estate Salespersons Over 100 Years Combined Experience
CHURCH POND Mature trees on this 1.39 acre waterfront lot on Church Pond. The building site is high and dry. This large lot is gently rolling, and slopes and down to a level 156’ waterfront. Large trees and large boulders punctuate this lot. Tranquil and private. Exclusive $165,000
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Superbly, maintained and updated, 3 bedroom home on 11 acres. Hard wood floors, stone fireplace, screened porch, out buildings, 2-car garage, beautiful grounds. This one won’t last.
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3 bedroom, 2 bath home with oversized garage and office. Access to the St. Regis River is just a short walk across NYS land. Great fishing and small boat access. Take a look today!
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6 LOT MOBILE HOME PARK
Here is your opportunity to live amongst the pines at the end of a neighborhood street close to all amenities, restaurants, park, stores, lake, marina and short walk down town. Live here and over see this manageable mobile home park or live elsewhere and oversee from your home. 4 Mobile homes are Park owned and there are 2 leased lots.
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5.22 ACRES NEAR ST. REGIS LAKE
Ideal location for a caretaker working on the St. Regis Lakes. 5.22 wooded acres with about 400’ on Rt. 30. Convenient to the Upper St. Regis boat launch.
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8 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, 2 large porches with partial view of Upper Saranac Lake, 2 lots, shared waterfront. Built circa. 1864 and has an oil fired, hot water heating system for year-round living.
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SARANAC INN COTTAGE ON UPPER SARANAC LAKE Historic Saranac Inn Cottage on 1.35 acres with +/- 130’ of sandy, Upper Saranac Lake waterfront. This home features 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, hardwood floors, fireplace and an incredible, wrap-around screened porch with some of the best views on the lake. Level lot with a dry boathouse which has a 20’ x 11’ screened room with magnificent water and mountain views. This is the place to make family memories.
Details: Address: 24 Pinewood Lane Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 4 Waterfront footage: 130 Acres: 2.78 Approx. SF: 3,100 School District: Saranac Lake
Year Built: 1930 Fireplaces: 2 inserts, gas logs Stories: 2 Heat:Propane, Monitor, Wood Stove View: Mountains, Lake MLS#: 169440 List Price: $1,200,000
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Gorgeous Riverfront Lot!
Level with driveway mostly cleared to an opening, great for building your vacation get away or your primary residence that feels like vacation! Enjoy fishing, swimming or just listening to the river from your private oasis! Enjoy all the Adirondacks has to offer! 20 minutes to Wilmington and Whiteface Mountain, short drive to Lake Placid, 40 min. to Plattsburgh. This lot is at the end of Cascade Lane on a cul de sac, so very little traffic. In the Ausable Acres subdivision, a nominal HOA fee gives access to maintained trails for hiking, biking, snowshoeing or cross country skiing and kayaking on Lake Eaton. Make this beautiful spot yours today! MLS# 169341 $64,500
Beautiful views from your own piece of Heaven!
Less than 4 miles to Public Boat Launch & Beach, Vineyard & Brewery, this Adirondack style home is nestled in on 2 acres with well maintained level lawn space to enjoy, outside stone fireplace with patio for staying cozy on cool nights & of course, wrap around deck facing Lake Champlain, Burlington & the Green Mountains! Open concept main living area with wood floors. Kitchen boasts granite countertops & tile flooring. Tons of natural light! Beautiful wood accented ceilings! Second story master bedroom offers distant lake & mountain views, walk-in closet & en suite, including soaking tub. First floor has an additional full bathroom plus 3 bedrooms, one w/ it’s own en suite as well! Large finished basement w/ family room & bar area. Newly installed Air Conditioning! Garage has new metal roof in 2020, new windows & new drainage system installed! House & garage recently stained. Call listing agent for a list of all updates. MLS# 170060 $369,900
Turtle Island Cafe, Willsboro, NY
Kitchen renovated in 2019! The Turtle Island Cafe is a well-established restaurant on the Adirondack Coast! Overlooking the Boquet River this award winning establishment is known for it’s fabulous food & beverage in a casual environment and has been featured in Gourmet Magazine! Building, existing business & most contents including to make this a turnkey opportunity! Charming dining room/bar boasts original tin ceilings & hardwood floors. The 2 bedroom apartment features hardwood floors and a private entrance; perfect for an owner to minimize living expenses or rent it for additional income. Business could easily be expanded to include extensive catering. Willsboro, NY is nicely situated on Lake Champlain & about 30 miles from Whiteface Mountain! Call listing agent for a list of all updates. MLS# 167370 $339,000
Business Opportunity in Growing Downtown District
Excellent opportunity in the growing downtown district of Keeseville! So many options with this space; Office, Retail, Florist, Medical, Restaurant, Bar, etc. The possibilities are endless! Beautiful views of the AuSable River! Great location with lots of through traffic. The beautifully restored space features exposed brick wall and tall ceilings. Upstairs has been taken down to the bones. With its Newly built exterior entrance, it’s ready to be finished as 2 upscale apartments. Or utilize the additional space for any number of options. Original wood, tons of natural light, additional river views and high ceilings will make the upstairs amazing in whatever capacity it’s used! In the heart of Keeseville, this opportunity is perfectly located to add to the already existing revitalization in the region. Including, a thriving farm to table movement, local artists & community activities, local brewery & winery, theater productions, live music & more! MLS# 168701 $189,900
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PUBLISHER REFLECTS ON RETIRING
Catherine Moore departs after 47 years in the business
W By Andy Flynn
hen Catherine Hovland came to this village from Florida to study at North Country Community College in 1972, she wanted to be an art teacher. But life didn’t work out
that way. A year later, she began working part time for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise in the circulation department for Jim Bishop and earned a two-year degree at NCCC. “I needed more money to go to Plattsburgh State, and so I started working,” she said. Instead of transferring to Plattsburgh State, she stayed at the newspaper and made a career of it. She married Jack Moore on Sept. 8, 1974 at St. Bernard’s Church and bought a home in Saranac Lake later that month. Now, after 47 years in the newspaper business - and 31 years being the publisher of the Enterprise and Lake Placid News - Catherine Moore has retired at the age of 67 from her “accidental career.” Her last day was Aug. 14.
Moore grew up in Stony Brook, Long Island, moving with her family to Florida when she was 16 years old. “Meanwhile, Jack and I wrote letters back and forth,” she said in her office before retiring. “My husband was going to college up here, so that’s how I ended up in Saranac Lake. ... I had just landed here, and this (building) was a bar, and I said, ‘I love this place. I never want to leave.’ It happened to be a year later they made this the Adirondack Daily Enterprise.” Moore moved up the ranks, from assistant circulation manager to advertising representative, ad manager and finally publisher of the Enterprise and News in 1989. She never got that degree from Plattsburgh State because she kept getting promoted. When Publisher Bill Doolittle retired in 1989, he recommended Moore for the job. One thing she learned from him was to always get prepayment for an ad. “I was very trusting,” Moore said. “I remember calling on a farm that used to advertise big pages with us. I
fell in love with these people. I’d hold her baby while she wrote down the copy. And she called me late that night. She goes, ‘Cathy, I’m sorry, I can’t pay you and we’re leaving in the middle of the night. I’m sorry. Nice knowing you.’ And off she went. And I had to tell Bill that. And he said, ‘Don’t trust anybody, not even your brother.’ ... I learned my lesson after that.” Moore said that dealing with the coronavirus pandemic was the biggest challenge of her career. Yet, like everything else, she always looked on the bright side. “I mean it has its good points that people realize how important a newspaper is,” she said. “People want to know what’s happening locally and how things run, what stores are open and what stores aren’t.” Moore now plans on spending more time with her family, traveling and getting back to the art she’s been putting on hold for so many years. Who knows, there may be a long-awaited Catherine Moore art show in Saranac Lake in the near future.
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Multi-Family on Commercial Lot, Lake Placid
Loads of potential await at this multi-family home located on one of Lake Placid’s main arteries, close to Main Street and area schools. This property features 2 existing rental spaces but can be easily converted to a single-family home, long- or short-term rentals, or office space, with the lot configuration allowing for ample parking. The location and potential for growth make it a must see! $330,000
Historic Cottage, Saranac Lake
This beautifully restored 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home is believed to have been designed by prominent cure cottage architect William Coulter at the turn of the 20th century. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, it features 4 cure porches, original hardwood floors and stained glass, and all the charm you hope for in a home from this era. This historic jewel is a stone’s throw from downtown Saranac Lake, the farmer’s market, and the new waterfront resort in one direction, and Mt. Baker and Moody Pond in the other. $135,000
The Red Retreat, Lake Placid
This stunning 3 bedroom, 3 bath custom-designed timberframe home with adjacent 2 car carriage house is a show-stopper! Tucked away amidst the treetops with spectacular views, enjoy 8.61 private acres, along with deeded access to Alford Pond and the elaborate Placid Meadows trail system. Cathedral ceilings, marble floors, custom woodwork, a soapstone fireplace and pizza oven, and Japanese-inspired landscaping cap off this gorgeous retreat. $799,000
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This well maintained 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath manufactured home sits on 5 beautiful acres in Wilmington -- with a 3-car garage to hold all of your toys! Just minutes from Whiteface Mountain and some of the best fishing and riding in the east. Stretch out on your own slice of heaven – see this home today! $159,999
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Tucked back from the road, yet close to all that Lake Placid has to offer, jump into the Lake Placid housing market with this 2 bedroom, 1 bath home. Close to Main Street and area schools and minutes away from hiking and skiing. Whether you choose to make this your home, second home, business or rental, don’t miss this opportunity to own in Lake Placid! $225,000
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PEOPLE & PLACES LEFT/Right: Charlie Burnham
VIOLIN VIGIL FOR BLACK LIVES
ABOVE: The Colorusso family, of Saranac Lake: From left are Sophie, 12, Silas, 7, Amelia, 9, and mom Kristi
ABOVE: Charlie Burnham and Fred Cash
ABOVE: Billy Eichelberger, 10, of Brooklyn and Lake Placid
People in the Adirondacks didn’t hear much about Elijah McClain when he died after police forcibly detained him in his Colorado hometown, but one year later, on Aug. 30, numerous people commemorated him at an outdoor concert by violinist Charlie Burnham and bass player Fred Cash. About 150 people attended the Violin Vigil for Black Lives at the John Brown Farm State Historic Site in Lake Placid.The concert took place in front of the statue of abolitionist John Brown, around which Karen Davidson of Saranac Lake has designed and arranged markers for Black people allegedly killed by police brutality.The attendees wore masks and spread out on the lawn in groups 6 feet apart, and organizers asked that they sign in so contact tracing could be done later, if necessary. Part of the concert was a “Community String Along” in which at least a dozen local string musicians - mostly violinists but also some on cello, guitar and banjo joined Burnham and Cash on three traditional songs: “Let My People Go,” We Shall Overcome” and “Amazing Grace.” McClain was a violinist who was known to play his instrument for animals at a shelter in his hometown of Aurora, Colorado. Burnham called McClain’s death “heartbreaking.” Photos – Peter Crowley
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Historic 12 bedroom, 11 bath home in the heart of Lake Placid. Designed by ADK architect W. L. Coulter in the early 1900’s & impeccably maintained. Completely turn-key, featuring 4 wood-burning fireplaces, a deck & a covered porch, a lounge on the first floor & large rec room in the lower level. The kitchen is fully equipped & includes a dining area which seats 20, with additional porch & kitchen seating. An outdoor fire pit and hot tub overlook the mountains. Parking for up to 20 cars. Stunning mountain & lake views, & just a 10 minute walk to shopping & restaurants, & 20 minute drive to Whiteface Ski area. This home also has an excellent rental history. MLS# 168979
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A spacious 3-5 bedroom home that offers incredible privacy with approx. 4 acres. Tucked into the woods with a small pond, the home has an open yard around it with a detached garage/barn. Ideal for a buyer that wants to be tucked away and yet only minutes to the business district. This is a rare opportunity that won’t last long. MLS# 169985
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This 7 bedroom, 6 bath just celebrated its 200th anniversary! Famous both locally & online w/stellar ratings--photographed for HGL magazine and awarded an Airbnb “plus” status. 3 acre country setting, large covered patio veranda overlooking gardens surrounding a heated in-ground pool w/patio, 3 Car carriage house garage style Newer renovations are in keeping with the historic charm. MLS# 169532
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Catamount Lodge
Classic lodge with multiple bedrooms. There is a large tavern/family room on the lower level. Large fireplace in the Great Room. Includes a separate Caretakers house. 14,000 feet of Carry Falls with 370+ acres. Trails throughout. Ideal for a private sanctuary, or as a rental that can hold conferences, etc. A must see! MLS# 170568
$495,000
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Classic farm house on 9 acres with great views! This home is situated just 1.4 miles outside the Village of Tupper Lake and has beautiful views of Mount Arab. The grand front porch, and the upper porch off the master bedroom, are a great place to sit with your morning coffee or to enjoy a warm summer evening while you take in the views. The interior of the home needs some TLC but restoration would make for wonderful family home. The well marked 9 acre parcel has a nice mix of mature of trees and open areas for future recreational trails. This great farmhouse is of an architectural style gone by but can be brought back to its original early 20th Century grandeur. MLS# 170567
$150,000
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Currently used as a dentist practice, this building is in excellent condition. The space is set up as a perfect professional office space, and can easily be converted into other uses. Great location with frontage on two roads. Includes backup systems, security systems, off street parking, and much more. Priced right! MLS #169979
$155,000
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FINDING A HOME
C o n sid er S cho o l Districts A
s you begin the hunt for a new home, several elements will contribute to the guidelines framing your search.
Number of bedrooms and bathrooms, square footage and neighborhood will all play a role — but so should schools. Even if you don’t have — and don’t plan to have — any children, the quality of a school district will affect the cost of a home, whether you are aware of it or not. HIG HER LIS TIN G PRIC ES This is both a benefit and (possibly) a disadvantage. Well-placed homes in sought-
after school districts are popular — and will therefore always garner a nice price. People with children are willing to pay more to ensure their kids receive a good education. Yes, it will cost you more now, but it will mean more money for you later if and when you sell. Is the probable payoff later worth the higher purchase price now? Keep in mind you will most likely get more house for your money outside
of a sought-after school district if square footage is your primary concern. HIG HER TAX ES Property taxes are a significant factor in overall home cost and maintenance. Homes in highly ranked school districts tend to have higher property taxes. Houses just outside the boundaries will retain features of the neighborhood you desire but may have lower property taxes.
M ARK ET S EC URITY Homes in a coveted school district have a way of weathering real estate market dips — which can be a welcomed piece of security in our recovering economy. A quality education will always hold value, and so will any means of getting one. If you are looking for your next home to be a true investment, don’t ignore school rankings when you make your choice.
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