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It’s renovation season but before you swing that hammer, you should know that if your home was built before 1978, there is a good chance it may have lead-based paint, one of the most common causes of lead poisoning.

Federal law requires contractors that disturb painted surfaces in homes build before1978 to be certified. They are also required to give homeowners and tenants information before renovating more than six square feet of interior painted surfaces or more than twenty square feet of painted surfaces for exterior projects or window replacement or demolition in these older buildings. Always ask to see your contractor’s certification.

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Real estate agents are also required by Federal law to provide important information about lead paint before a prospective buyer is obligated under a contract to purchase a home. Although the law doesn’t apply to homeowners renovating, repairing, or painting their own homes, you’ll still want to protect your family and home by using the right equipment Magazine Deadlines Page and working safely. If you think you have lead paint, it may be best to hire News Shorts a trained lead-safe certified RRP contractor.

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Three Steps To A

New Home

Whether you’re diving into homeownership for the first time or looking to move into a larger or smaller home, here are the three things you should know before you begin your search this spring: 1. Credit is still tight but improving. Mortgage rates are below 4 percent and credit is more accessible after years of stringent underwriting. In fact, an increasing number of lenders now offer loans with as little as a 3 percent down payment.

You’ll need a preapproval from a lender to determine the amount of money you’re qualified to borrow. With competition robust in many markets, a Realtor can be an expert companion to finding homes in your price range and, with your preapproval, can market you to sellers as a serious buyer.

2. It may take time to find your “dream home.”

The most recent data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that the supply of existing homes for sale is insufficient, with more buyers competing for a fewer number of homes for sale than a year ago. As a result, you’ll likely be clicking on the same limited online listings and brushing shoulders against those same buyers at open houses.

Be prepared to act quickly if you believe you’ve found your ideal home. In markets with tight supply, multiple offers and bidding above asking price are the norm. It’s not uncommon to lose out on a few homes before the right one comes along.

A Realtor can develop a negotiation strategy to help make your offer stand out among others.

3. Home prices are steadily rising. With demand rising and listings scarce in many markets, NAR forecasts home prices will increase nationally between 4 and 5 percent this year. In cities with the tightest of supply, prices could expand above double-digit appreciation.

newsShorts Be diligent and realistic about what you can comfortably afford. It’s easy to fall in love with a home that’s outside your means. If you find yourself in a bidding war, be prepared to walk away if the price surpasses your budget. Patience is important—the right home will come along when the time is right.

When you’re ready to get started, you can find a nearby Realtor at www.realtor.com/GetRealtor and begin the exciting journey to buying a home.

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SIPS vs Stick Built Is this the building technology of the future?

If you are planning to build a new home or add on to your existing home, you likely take for granted that it will be constructed with “sticks.”

For more than 100 years, homes in North America have been built using hundreds of individual pieces of lumber, wall studs, floor joists and similar framing pieces.

Although so-called “stick-built” homes are the norm, the resulting walls and roofs are notoriously drafty and difficult to insulate well.

As homeowners become more interested in saving on home heating and cooling costs, more are turning to higher performance building methods, such as structural insulated panels (SIPs). SIPs are large wall and roof sections made of wood panels laminated to a solid insulating foam core.

Because the insulation in SIPs is continuous across the height, length and width of each panel, they are more energy efficient than stick construction, which consists of hundreds of pieces of lumber dividing portions of insulation every 16-24 inches, resulting in numerous gaps for energy exchange and pollutants to enter a building. U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

tests show SIP structures are up to 15 times more airtight than stick-built construction, and therefore offer higher insulating values. As a result, building with SIPs can reduce home heating/cooling energy use up to 60 percent, saving homeowners money year-after-year for the life of their home.

“Everyone is amazed by the energy efficiency SIPs provide,” says Scott Bergford, a DOE Energy Value Housing Award Builder of the Year, based in Olympia, Washington. “It only costs an average of $200 to $300 a year to heat one of my homes. That’s anywhere from one-fifth to one-six the typical costs for this region, so the savings are pretty significant, and the homeowners love that.”

“As they learn what is now possible in construction, more homeowners are asking their builders for high-performance, energy efficient materials like triple pane windows and SIPs,” says Joe Pasma, Technical Manager for Premier SIPs, North America’s largest SIP panel manufacturer. “To further boost our panels’ energy efficiency, soon all of our SIPs will be made with insulating foam enhanced with graphite - a product called Platinum GPS.” At first glance, a SIP might not look very strong given the rigid foam core. But, extensive testing shows SIPs are structurally superior to lumber framing. When a devastating earthquake struck Kobe, Japan, in 1995, the SIP-built structures were some of the few homes that remained standing, despite the severe ground shaking.

And, despite being a manufactured component, SIPs can be adapted for use in any architectural style - from Colonial to contemporary.

Many homeowners wonder about the cost of SIP construction, given the range of benefits the panels provide. SIPs generally cost about the same as stick construction, considering that they enable faster home construction, reduced heating and cooling equipment and reduced disposal costs from construction waste. (BPT)

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Real Estate in the

Digital Age:

Why You Still Want an

Agent By Your Side Homebuyers and sellers today can instantly check listings, monitor price fluctuations, research their credit scores and find lenders - all from their smartphones.

The advent of mortgage industry apps - which mingle aggregated data with complex algorithms in easily accessible formats - enables many shoppers and sellers to approach the process with more confidence.

While technology empowers consumers to shop and sell smarter, it can’t replace the service and expertise of an experienced agent. Real estate agents know the local market and have access to the freshest sales data.

For sellers, real estate agents can price a house in line with the market to maximize earnings.

According to recent data from the National Association of Realtors, sellers using an agent earn $40,100 more per transaction. The median sale price for the 88 percent of sellers who worked with an agent was $215,000, versus a median sale price of $174,900 for the 9 percent of sellers who didn’t use an agent, according to the association.

Buying a home is not like purchasing a plane ticket according to Greg Jaeger, president at USAA Residential Real Estate Services and a former real estate agent. He said buyers and sellers often fail to account for the psychological side of a transaction.

“An agent can help prepare the seller for offers that are intentionally too low,” Jaeger said. “You’re asking $250,000 for your home; I offer $200,000 and you’re immediately insulted. An agent can keep you calm and focused on the end game.”

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Agents also help buyers navigate the rollercoaster of emotions in getting credit approved or viewing a home inspection report for the first time.

Jaeger knows of this psychological value not only as a former agent, but also as a father of a first-time homebuyer. His 24-year-old son recently bought an older home that was initially chockfull of cheaply done rehabilitation projects.

“The seller was pretty irritable about some items and flat out embarrassed about others,” Jaeger said. “My son’s real estate agent really earned his commission in making sure the proper repairs were on track and protecting my son from the ire of the seller.”

Homes, neighborhoods and their governing state laws are as diverse as the people living in them.

Real estate agents are entrenched in those ever-changing state regulations, contracts, laws and practices.

“When making one of the biggest financial decisions of your life, it’s important to have a trusted, experienced counselor by your side,” Jaeger said.

Many resources are available to help consumers find the right agent, including USAA Real Estate Rewards Network, a program that gives members access to USAA’s network of real estate agents and rewards when they buy or sell. (BPT) *USAA Real Estate Rewards Network is offered by USAA Residential Real Estate Services, Inc., a licensed real estate broker and subsidiary of USAA Federal Savings Bank. Program may be unavailable for employer-sponsored relocations. Not available for transactions in Iowa or outside the U.S. This is not a solicitation if you are already represented by a real estate broker.

Know What’s Below

Before You Dig

Many eager homeowners and landscape professionals across the country are rolling up their sleeves and reaching for their shovels to start projects that require digging this spring.

During the transition into “digging season,” Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the association dedicated to protecting underground utilities and the people who dig near them, reminds homeowners and professional diggers that calling 811 is the first step towards protecting you and your community from the risk of unintentionally damaging an underground line.

Every digging project, no matter how large or small, warrants a free call to 811. Installing a mailbox or fence, building a deck and landscaping are all examples of digging projects that should only begin a few days after making a call to 811.

Calling this number connects you to your local one call utility notification center. A utility line is damaged every six minutes in America because someone decided to dig without making a call to 811 to learn the approximate location of buried utilities in their area.

CGA offers the following tips to make sure you complete your project safely and without any utility service interruptions, so you don’t become a statistic.

1. One free, simple phone call to 811 makes it easy for your local one call center to notify all appropriate utility companies of your intent to dig. Call a few days prior to digging to ensure enough time for the approximate location of utility lines to be marked with flags or paint.

2. When you call 811, a representative from your local one call center will ask for the location and description of your digging project.

3. Your local one-call center will notify affected utility companies, which will then send professional locators to the proposed dig site to mark the approximate location of your lines.

4. Only once all lines have been accurately marked, roll up those sleeves and carefully dig around the marked areas.

To find out more information about 811 or the one call utility notification center in your area, visit call811.com. (BPT)

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Karen Davala REAL ESTATE 518-755-2385 119 Main Street, Philmont, NY www.davalarealestate.com 16 Dunbar Rd, Claverack

$395,000

Custom built Gambrel home set back on a country road, three acres of land just outside the City of Hudson. This property would be perfect for the artist or entrepreneur as storage is not an issue. Currently there are 2 large two car garages, a 20x30 independent building with heat, electric, 13’ ceilings, and a 10x10 storage shed. Inside offers home office with storage and living space in lower level. Main floor has a separate 20 x 15 adirondack room for privacy. Five bedrooms in all with 2 3/4 baths. Outside is nicely landscaped and has a 14x28 in ground pool.

150 Cty Rte 9, Claverack

$565,000

Travel down the 1/4 mile driveway thru the gates to a secluded custom finished colonial home on 24 acres of land.

This beautiful home offers 5 bedrooms and 4 baths. The main floor provides an open concept living area, master suite, office, and second bath with laundry area. The spacious kitchen has cherry cabinets with solid counter tops, and ceramic tile. The custom finished Adirondack style ground floor with large living space, in-law suite or home office, and French doors open to your secluded backyard paradise. Enjoy a mile of wooded walking trails and 3 zip-lines, then rest in the lean-to that sleeps 6 comfortably. There is a spacious barn with loft, water and electric, a second small barn contains a wood boiler as an alternate home heating source.

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PICTURESQUE 1840 GREEK REVIVAL! Five bedroom, three bath home on 108 acres.

5-bay garage, 17 x 37 in-ground pool, large stocked pond, deck and privacy fence. Original woodwork, wide-board floors, gourmet eat-in kitchen with quartz countertops, built in cabinets, hickory wood floors and so much more.

A truly magnificent home. $429,000.

Corner Route 7 & 20 Duanesburg NY 12056 (518)895-2902 office (518)231-7241 cell

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943 King Road, Cambridge

Gorgeous Renovated Barn/House (3864 sq ft) with radiant heat and a stand by Generac Generator. There is a huge 2 story attached barn. All on 42 Acres in Historic Cambridge NY.

$475,000

Large Great Room with a Gourmet Kitchen Area and Sliding Glass Door to the Deck---Total of 4 Bedrooms and 3 Full Baths--Huge Family/Recreation Room and more.

132 Progress Heights, Mayfield

$375,000

This newly updated 4 bedroom Colonial on a 2 acre lot in the Broadalbin Perth School District is Move In Ready. The 1st floor features an eat-in kitchen, laundry, formal living and dining room, along with 2 half baths. The 2nd floor features, 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The exterior of the home is just as spectacular, in-ground heated pool with a stamped concrete deck. A fenced yard, with a lawn sprinkler system, wood deck, screened porch. And just 25 min to down town Saratoga. MLS# 201603574

Joe Mulone

Commercial Sized Greenhouse” Also there are many young Fruit Trees: Apple, Peach, Pear & Grape Vines & Ginseng planted on the land. Some outbuildings & fencing, open fields, a small stream, and some woods. Bring your Horses, Cows, and Chickens.

The Second Home on the land is a well kept 3 Bedroom 2 Bath modular house with new laminate flooring, central air and a stand by Generac generator.

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78 Scotch Bush Road Burnt Hills NY 12027

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211 Brunswick Rd, Troy

$204,900

Extraordinary reimagined contemporary colonial featuring 4 full bed rooms, 2 full baths, situated on over 2 acres of beautiful woodlands!

Gleaming reclaimed hard wood floors and stainless steel appliances!

Close to everything.

1631 County Highway 41, Roxbury

Yankee Realty Inc.

1719 Central Ave, Suite 101 Albany NY 12205

David E. LaMar Licensed Realtor

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Private oasis located in the heart of the Catskill Mountains..Roxbury NY.14 acre homestead only 15 years old...2 full baths, jetted Jacuzzi tub, 4 bedrooms, cathedral ceilings throughout, gleaming hardwood floors, radiant heat, beautiful views, chef’s kitchen with custom cabinets and granite throughout! Fireplace and pellet stove, finished basement with 2 bonus rooms. Not one expense spared on this custom contemporary raised ranch! MLS# 201519821

518 Hudson Ave, Stillwater

$172,900

Amazing cottage colonial perched right along a half acre of rolling hills on the Hudson River! 3 full bedrooms 1.5 baths, pellet stove and bright 3 season room to capture the view of the sunset ! Large deck too!

Julie A. Snyder

Queensbury/Glens Falls/Lake George 63 Quaker Rd.,Queensbury, NY 12804

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794 Ridge Road, Queensbury

$475,000 55 Blind Rock Road, Queensbury $264,900 23 & 24 S Copeland Pond Way, Fort Ann $249,000 3612 Echo Bay Lane

Stunning Park-like setting for this 100+ year old farmhouse.

2 additional building lots, original post and beam barn and detached 2 car insulated garage with office area above. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, built-ins, fireplace, recently updated eat-in kitchen with pantry, living room, family room, and dining room, gives you plenty of room for large gatherings.

MLS#160149

Lovely private setting for this large 5 bedroom 2.5 bath home. Formal Dining room & Living room, family room with fireplace, A/C, Wood floors under carpet, whole house generator, 2 car garage and large landscaped fenced in yard. MLS# 153361

12 Shore Acres Rd, Queensbury $2,795,500 6631 Middle Grove, Greenfield Step back in time & have your family relax, play & create their own memories in the magnificent Shore Acres Estate.

The stately, elegant 1845 brick Colonial house, along with the 3 bedroom guest house, is situated on 2.8 acres which butts up to 225’ of idyllic lake frontage on the ‘’Queen of American Lakes’’, Lake George. 8 dock slips & a covered crib dock with sundeck await you for water fun. MLS# 150729

Peace and serenity await you on this tranquil lake(no motorized boats allowed). 2 cozy waterfront cabins make this idyllic Adirondack setting perfect for the whole family. Sold As-Is with furniture and electric pontoon boat included. All MLS info is the total for both cabins. MLS# 161279

$279,900 55 Holly Drive, Lake George

Bring your horses! Wonderful 4 bedroom 2 bath house on 7.91 private acres. Barn with 2 open stalls, and hay storage above, open cleared area for riding. Property butts up against 500 state owned forever wild acres with riding paths. Central vac system, Trex deck, whole house 12 circuit new Generac generator. Low taxes! MLS# 160146

$995,000

DIRECT Lake front 3 bedroom 2 bath home with additional Bunkhouse in beautiful Isom Bay! Direct unobstructed view of the main lake. Full kitchen, cathedral living room with fireplace and screened in porch. Bunkhouse has 1 bedroom, 1 bath and a sitting area. Both share 150’ Lake Frontage and covered crib dock. Enjoy spectacular sunrises over the bay. MLS# 160553

$372,000 14 Fort Amherst Rd, Queensbury $414,900 22 Garrison Road, Queensbury $454,900

Fabulous location! Walking distance to Lake George Village yet outside enough to enjoy peace and quiet. This 4 bedroom 3 bath home has a master suite, first floor bedroom, granite, family room, living room, dining room, solarium, loft/office, 2 sided gas fireplace, A/C, 2 car garage and a nice deck and back yard to enjoy the lake view. Lake George Schools with LOW Taxes. MLS# 160155

$895,000 3616 Echo Bay Lane

TWO DIRECT Lake front homes for the price of one in beautiful Isom Bay! One 2 bedroom, 1 bath Cabin with full kitchen, cathedral living room with fireplace and screened in porch. The other 1 bedroom, 1 bath guest camp with kitchenette, and screened porch. Both share 125’ Lake Frontage and 44’ crib dock. A permit is in place for a second 44’ crib dock. MLS# 160552

Beautiful 6 bedroom, 4.5 bath,Dutch Colonial City Home.

Wood floors, 3 fireplaces, high ceilings with crown molding, built-ins, Stainless appliances, granite counter tops, master suite, finished basement with media room, large fenced yard with in-ground pool,covered porch, in-ground sprinklers, and shed, 2 car garage. All in a wonderful neighborhood to walk in. Must see to truly appreciate! MLS# 160660

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Lovely updated classic 5 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths center hall colonial in desirable neighborhood. Custom chef’s kitchen with granite, instant hot water at faucet, stainless appliances,and radiant floor in kitchen. 2 fireplaces, screened porch, built-ins, gleaming hardwood floors, New windows,fenced in yard all on a double lot. MLS# 161360

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Colleen Ioele-DeCristofaro

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Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

3 Church Street Johnstown, NY 12095 P: (518) 762.8001

141 N Shore Road, Caroga Lake

$199,900

503 N Shore Road, Gloversville

$259,000

160 N Shore Road, Gloversville

$239,000

111 Fon Clair Terrace, Johnstown

$249,900

138 Scott Road, Caroga Lake

$125,000

304 S Main Street, Northville

$165,000

213 Kunkel Point, Mayfield

$445,000

159 Maplewood Drive, Gloversville

$329,900

If you’re looking for a really great camp “don’t miss this one”. This truly unique waterfront has all the warmth and charm that makes this the perfect getaway. The inside is absolutely immaculate with beautiful pine floors, cozy living room w/ wood stove and lots of windows. In the morning step out onto the lakeside deck with your coffee and enjoy the fresh mountain air. Only minutes from Nick Stoner Golf Course Lapland Lake, Royal Mt. and plenty of hiking trails. MLS# 201511710 Gerald “Jerry” Christman

“Terrific Lakefront”! Completely refurbished and situated on a fantastic lot overlooking the lake. Featuring open concept, lots of windows and a beautiful kit. w/ new appliances. The 2nd floor offers 5 bed rooms, new full bath and w/walk- in closet. There are 2 lots, parking area and utility shed. Please, give us call it’s easy to show! Waterfront. MLS# 201406525 Gerald “Jerry” Christman

Year Round Cottage a stone’s throw from East Caroga Beach Association. 2 b/r’s on first floor and room to grow on second level. Washer/dryer in bath, gas fireplace, large deck, 2 sheds and 2 car detached garage with lots of room for storage. Enjoy summers on the lake and snowmobiling, skiing and the list goes on in the winter and have plenty of storage for all of your toys! ECLBA has rec center, beach and dock slips, just a few steps from your front door! MLS# 201524038 Colleen Ioele-DeCristofaro

Incredible year round waterfront property. 92’ with super views, 2 tier wrap-around tyvek deck, sliding windows across both levels to view lake. Beautiful kitchen and modern baths, w/ granite and marble. Custom solid oak bar in the large family room that walks out to large nicely groomed yard. 1 car garage w /carport.

2 gas stoves and too many amenities to list! Nothing to do to this place but move in and enjoy. All furnishing negotiable. MLS# 201526425 Colleen Ioele-DeCristofaro

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This magnificent yr round home is situated on a great parcel and located in the southern Adirondacks Mts. Featuring an open concept w/ beautiful woodwork throughout and plenty of windows allowing for lots of sunshine. The 1st fl. offers a large eat-in kitchen, living room w/wood stove, 2 bedrooms and full bath w/laundry. The 2nd floor is the master bedroom w/1/2 bath. The basement is really super with a cozy family room and just great for entertaining. Golf, skiing, boating and lots of wildlife. MLS# 201509622. Gerald “Jerry” Christman

COUNTRY LIVING”, at its best! This lovely home is situated on a terrific parcel just on the edge of the city. Great for the children and pets this manicured yard offers a lots of space and and privacy. The inside has a spacious living rm w/ gas FP dressed in beautiful stone work. On the other end of the home is a great rm, w/ gas stove, new Harvey Low-E thermo-pane windows and awesome panoramic view of the city a”Cnd countryside. Immaculate from top to bottom don’t miss this one! MLS# 201605232 Gerald “Jerry” Christman

Large historical Colonial in Northville village, enjoy a large master suite on the 1st level or use the area as an in-law apt. Currently has effc. kit. & full bath with a rear private entrance. Plus the main house has a large cherry kitchen, formal l/r & d/r and a 3 season room over-looking large fenced yard e/inground pool & carriage house for all your storage needs! Also available is a 10’ lake access on GSL. Laundry room on 2nd level, pellet stove in d/r & hookup ready in 3 s/r. MLS# 201525740 Colleen Ioele-DeCristofaro

Custom Log Home with deeded lake access to Peck’s Lake. Beautiful hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, seasonal views and year-round enjoyment! Large wrap-around deck, central air, gas stove with brick hearth in livingroom and finished basement. Enjoy a short walk to the lake and enjoy summer evenings on the water.

Laundry room on first level, Jacuzzi tub in master bath, large shed for all your toys and so much more! Come take a look at this gem in the Adirondacks. MLS# 201602077 Colleen Ioele-DeCristofaro

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Cindy Taylor & Gloria Krimmer Licensed Associate Real Estate Brokers 518-482-4444 Office 518-421-7517 Cindy’s Cell 518-229-8484 Gloria’s Cell

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200 McCarthy Lane, Voorheesville

40 Wexford Road, Delmar

Near perfection packed into 3000 sq. ft. of living space on 7 acres of beauty just minutes from Altamont, Voorheesville and downtown Albany. This home has it all...5 BR’s, 2 1/2 baths, plus...granite, hardwood, crowning molding, tile, carpet, all new mechanicals, all new roof, siding, gutters, stunning surroundings and value. The best of the best inside and out has been put into this one of a kind home you have to see. Set on 7 acres...you can live like a country lord with all the convenience of city access.

Exquisite in every detail truly describes this bright spacious executive home of superior quality & top of the line amenities. This 4 BR, 2 1/2 bath Colonial has a charm and an elegance evident to all who enter, yet it offers the casual comfort and spacious design everyone deserves. Spectacular state of the art kitchen is perfect for entertaining family and friends. Don’t miss this beauty!

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20 Aviation Road Albany, NY 12205

615 St Hwy 29A, Mayfield $285,000

Beautiful 9 yr old 2 story custom Northern Country Log Home in excellent condition on 1.48 acres w/1745 sq.ft. of living space and open living concept. Home has 3 BR, 2BA and numerous amenities-Vaulted ceilings w/ skylights, custom kitchen, quartz counters, marble floor: gorgeous stone Quadro fireplace, lovely hardwood floors. Full BMT w/office has outside access and lots of space to be finished. Great covered porch & back deck for entertaining. 2 car garage. Low heat costs. Short drive to Mayfield Beach. MLS# 201608420

30 Young Ave, Amsterdam $128,900

Whether you are looking to downsize or need room to expand don’t miss out on this spacious 2 BR 1.5 BA well maintained Ranch home on a large corner lot! Amenities include energy saving weatherization (2014), new roof & gutters, most windows replaced. Home has large Eat-in Kitchen, Formal DR, Living Rm., tiled full bath & Family Rm., partially finished full basement with 1/2 bath, large rear deck, 2 car garage, & shed. Possibility for in-law quarters too. Needs some updating but has lots of potential! MLS# 201602440

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Albany

Open Market Listing Service™ Mayfield

$173,500

123 N Main Av

$375,000

132 Progress Heights Rd

3 Bedrooms / 2.0 Baths

4 Bedrooms / 4.0 Baths

QSN #424679

QSN #418555

RealtyUSA.com Brian Brosen

Garnet Realty Joseph Mulone

Lic. R.E. Salesperson

Lic. R.E. Salesperson

518-489-1000

518-813-6514

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Altamont

jmulone@verizon.net

Nassau

$299,500

121 Grand Street

$529,000

84 Mcgill Rd

5 Bedrooms / 3.0 Baths

4 Bedrooms / 3.5 Baths

QSN #428622

QSN #426061

Miranda Real Estate Group Inc. Christina Center

C M Fox, LLC Carmella Richards

Lic R.E. Salesperson

Lic. R.E. Salesperson

518-573-5635

518-861-7030

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Bethlehem

carmella@carmellarichards.com

Northville

$487,500

40 Wexford Rd

$165,000

304 S Main Street

4 Bedrooms / 3.0 Baths

4 Bedrooms / 3.0 Baths

QSN #426031

QSN #428801 CMK & Associates Real Estate - Johnstown

RealtyUSA.com Cindy Taylor

Colleen Ioele-DeCristofaro

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150 County Route 9

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327 Hudson Av

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It’s all about Trust… I value your trust in me above all else.

Buying or Selling a Property is one of the most significant steps you will take along life’s path. It requires welltimed, accurately informed decision making, guided by trustworthy, experienced and resourceful professionals. My reputation has been built on the positive results of guiding clients through this important process with reliable and respectful expertise. Give me a call, email or text – you’ll be glad you did! I work by referral.

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“We chose to have Mark Burlingame and Lisa Wloch market our home in Guilderland, based on recommendations from friends and neighbors. It could not have been a better choice! Mark and Lisa treated us in a professional way from beginning to end. Their team philosophy made us very comfortable, and they were immediately responsive to all our concerns and questions.

Mark’s untimely passing was a real blow to everyone, however, Lisa continued on in the same spirit that they had worked with together, and was able to accomplish the sale of our property, in spite these most difficult circumstances. We think Lisa Wloch is the [agent] Realtor ® of choice to market any property in the Capital District…” - Sincerely, Don and Candy Dries “We will never forget you and Mark and your commitment, dedication and utmost caring and professionalism at all times…You can be sure whenever we have an opportunity, you will be highly recommended by both of us to anyone in the market for a top agent and [agent] Realtor®.”

-Joyce & Kurt Anderson “Jim and I want to thank you for all you have done for us. You certainly are the best Real Estate people we have ever met…” -Betzi & Jim Sheff “Lisa….By the way, thank you so much for all your time you spent with us…Your willingness, knowledge, follow up and diligence on the showings impressed me a great deal. At the same time I was looking...I saw a few other higher end properties from brokers with more of a TV presence and was entirely unimpressed (taking calls, multiple appointments, no attention span, no information, etc.). Rest assured, if anyone asks who I would use, your name would be the first one.” -John Q

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1751 New Scotland Road, Slingerlands

84 McGill Road, East Nassau

Exceptional historic estate on 13 acres within 15 minutes to the Albany Intl. Airport & downtown Albany. 30 Minutes to Saratoga Springs. 2.5 hours to NYC, Boston. Separate caretakers residence on site. Thoughtfully renovated with attention to detail. Beautiful grounds, potential for subdividing. Seller is open to offers.

Presented at $1,695.000

Unique home either as a year round residence or weekend escape. Every season offers beauty. Deeded lake rights & evenings at the fire pit in Summer. Nearby ski slopes in Winter. Impeccably redesigned. Beautiful craftsmanship. Open floor plan. Views from every window. Livingroom w/ gas F/P. Master suite w gas F/P. Wood burning F/P in the lower level. Sauna, shed w/elec, bamboo, tile and African mahogany flrs. Energy efficient hot air heat & cntrl A/C. Radiant tile flrs. Tankless water heater, solar panels. 3 levels of living space. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Presented at $529,000

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Brian Brosen & Reginald Monroe

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Proudly Serving the Community for 12 Years Gifford Hollow Rd, Berne

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2190 State Rt 67, Galway

1412 Rugby Rd, Schenectady

123 N Main Ave, Albany

1653 State Rt 43, Stephentown

Spectacular 48.5 acres of land situated next to the NYS Partridge Run state forest land. This land, made up of 2 parcels being sold together, has 1800 feet of road frontage and has 3 small, stocked ponds. The land has amazing views of the surrounding Helderberg mountains and features ample cleared, as well as plenty of wooded territory. Could be subdivided. Survey on file with broker. $145,000

They don’t make them like this anymore. Early 1800’s built farmhouse on 55.43 acres in Galway school district. Home has wide plank floors(living rm is old carriage house), hand hewn beams, and oozes charm not found today. Owner has beautifully maintained this home ( 200 amp elec, 1st floor bath updated, newer windows, septic/chimney regularly serviced). 1st floor bedroom/1st floor laundry, spacious 2nd floor master bedroom. Property has patio, great barn/outbuildings, circular drive and lots of frontage. $339,900 Superb colonial located in the Beverwyck neighborhood of Albany just waiting for you to call it home. Home has nice hardwood floors, living room with wood burning fireplace, and bonus, enclosed porch. Formal dining room, updated kitchen with eat in breakfast nook/walk in pantry and first floor laundry. Nice moldings/trim, and enough old Albany charm mixed with newer touches ( vinyl replacement windows,C/A,fresh paint). Master bedroom with window seat/storage, 2 closets.

Private back yard w/side porch & shed. $179.900

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Immaculate and truly impressive home with over 5500sf of living space, on a beautiful, landscaped near acre lot in Voorheesville schools. Stunning high end details throughout include hickory flooring, red oak flooring, FDR w/ tray ceilings, family room w/gas FP/built ins. Open kitchen w/ subzero/ hw floors/wine fridge/cook top. Master suite w/ study, 1st floor office, and amazing nanny/in law suite. Huge finished basement space, 20 kw generator, in ground sprinkler/ built in display cases, surround sound. $719,000 Fantastic find in a superb location. This wonderfully maintained 4 bedroom home features refinished hardwood floors, 2 car garage with circular drive, central air, crown molding and living room with wood burning fireplace. This home has a fantastic front porch, good sized kitchen with walk in pantry, and beautifully updated bathroom. Newer roof, new basement windows, new hot water heater, along with freshly painted rooms makes this a fantastic choice. $114,900

Stunning & beautiful 1829 built farmhouse situated on 1.6 acres in the Averill Park school district.

This nearly 3400sf home has separate wing, perfect for in law set up. The home has wide plank floors, hand hewn beams, 2 large brick fireplaces, lrg family room ( 13x28), country kitchen with expanded built in pantry storage. Home has great updates include central vac, recessed lighting, newer vinyl windows and new pine floors. Rec room in basement,6 zones for heat. Restored 1700’s Shaker Barn, stone walls $359,900