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What will the housing market look like in 2011? A (non-exhaustive) review of consumer surveys seems to indicate consumers have a mixed outlook for the coming year.

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A Fannie Mae nationwide survey released in the final quarter of 2010 revealed most Americans believe the housing market has reached bottom, but they are more cautious about owning a home. Nearly half of respondents, (47%), believe home prices will hold steady in 2011, and a respectable seventy percent think it’s a good time to buy a house. Bankrate’s commissioned survey revealed nearly nine out of 10 survey respondents believe that a home is a good investment for the future, yet a full third of Fannie Mae respondents indicated they would be more likely to rent their next home if they were to make a move, even though 69% of renters think it makes more sense to buy a home.

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Doug Duncan, Vice President and Chief Economist, Fannie Mae explains it this way. “Although most Americans believe that home prices have bottomed, they are adopting a much more cautious approach toward buying. Homeowners and renters alike continue to be wary of taking on risk, and they are less confident in the long-term outlook for housing.” National Association of REALTORS® President, Ron Phipps, has his own spin. “The decision to own a home is a very personal one. But over the long term, owning a home is one of the best ways to build long-term wealth, in addition to providing numerous social benefits that include reduced crime rates, improved childhood education, and increased stability. After all, a fixed-rate mortgage might last 15 to 30 years; renting is forever.” So will 2011 be a good year to buy, sell, rent? I can’t predict what’s ahead but I’m confident if anyone can make it through, Central New Yorker’s can. We’re blessed to have a qualified network of real estate participants and community members dedicated to preserving local quality of life. And I have to agree with Mr. Phipps when he says, “We believe that anyone who is able and willing to assume the responsibilities of owning a home should have the opportunity to pursue that dream.”

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Mortgage Options

for Military

When military heroes return home from the Middle East, they may find a completely changed housing landscape - which could be good news for them. In just the last two years, housing prices have plummeted, making homes more affordable than at any time in the last five decades. Now, mortgage rates have seen historic levels, bringing the American dream of home ownership to many. Making matters better for returning armed service members is the benefit of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loan, a special mortgage program offered exclusively to active and retired military service members as well as to the widows of those who gave their lives in service. “VA loans are a very underused benefit of being in the military,” said Jay Farner, president of Quicken Loans, the nation’s largest online lender. “With housing prices falling so significantly over the last two years, there is a great opportunity to purchase a home at incredibly affordable prices.” VA loans are similar to a conventional mortgage but have some very important flexibility. The program, which can be used to purchase as well as refinance a home, requires no down payment, offers relaxed credit score guidelines and allows loan fees to be rolled into the mortgage. In addition, VA loans do not require mortgage insurance, a potentially costly expense regularly paid by homeowners with less than 20 percent equity in their homes.

Energy Help for Elders

Information that many older adults may greet warmly is just what types of energy assistance might be available to them. To help, the Eldercare Locator offers resources and tips: • To find out about energy assistance programs, contact the Eldercare Locator at (800) 677-1116 or visit www.eldercare.gov and get connected with your local Area Agency on Aging. • Take advantage of special heating assistance funds and no-cutoff eligibility programs from utility providers. • Make sure your home is energy efficient. Information is available from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program at www.energystar.gov.

kidney problems or high blood pressure in adults. Dwellings built before the Safe Drinking Water Act amendments of 1986 are especially vulnerable. Lead can sometimes “leach” from pipes in the water service line entering a building or from welds used on pipes in the home. However, there are several things you can do to decrease or eliminate the threat of lead in your drinking water: Tips to Reduce Your Exposure to Lead • Do not consume water that has been sitting in your home’s plumbing system for more than six hours. • Run cold water for 15 to 30 seconds before drinking it. • Use cold water for drinking or cooking. • Never cook or mix infant formula using hot water from the tap. • Use a faucet or filters that can remove lead from drinking water. • Use a professionally installed water filter system on the pipes entering your home as well as under the faucets in your kitchen and bathrooms.

• Get a free, helpful brochure, “Winter Warmth and Safety: Home Energy Tips for Older Adults,” by calling (800) 677-1116.

• Put your filtered water in a safe container— glass or BPA-free plastic.

The Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging and is administered by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging. (NAPSI)

• Invest in lead-free, energy-saving plumbing products such as balancing valves and the brass ITT Bell & Gossett ecocirc® water circulating pump that can save a family of four up to 12,000 gallons of water a year.

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While many people are aware of the dangers of lead in paints and toys, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says potentially toxic lead is most commonly found in a home’s plumbing and water system.

To learn more about how to get the lead out of your drinking water, check out EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791 and website www.epa.gov/safewater/lead/index.html. Explore lead-free and energy-efficient products at www.bellgossett.com. (NAPSI) January

The program has been a moderate success, with the Veterans Affairs office guaranteeing more than 14 million VA loans since the end of World War II. However, this represents only a fraction of those eligible to get the benefit. “There are very few loan options available as flexible as the VA loan. Every veteran should at least investigate before buying or refinancing a home,” Farner added. Several lenders, including Quicken Loans, offer VA loans, and the Veterans Affairs office also offers information on the loan program. (NAPSI)

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Bed Bugs:

With bed bug infestations on the rise, you may want to learn more about keeping your home free of these invasive insects. Bob Hickman, a pest control professional with BASF, works with key researchers, pest management professionals and the public to better understand and improve bed bug control. Here, he offers some insight. Bed bugs love dark, secluded spaces with a lot of nooks and crannies to hide in. They also need access to humans for their meals. So they do best in places like hotels, hostels, dormitories, camps, apartment buildings and even hospitals, movie theaters and air and rail cabins. Travel creates risk mainly because you are moving from place to place frequently and using spaces that have been visited by many different people from many different places.

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How can you tell if there are bed bugs in your room? Most hotels do everything they can to prevent infestation. Taking a few simple steps can lower your risk. When you get to a hotel, check your room for any signs of bed bugs. They could be lurking on the bed itself, in headboards, wall hangings, draperies, furniture or carpets. Check seams and edges carefully for any live bugs, skeletons, eggs or tiny blood stains.

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when you return. Bed bugs do not tolerate heat, and laundering items will reduce the risk that any stowaways get into your home. For more information, visit www.bedbuginstitute.com. (NAPSI)

Taking A Trip?

Secure Your Home First Four to five minutes-that could be the difference between whether or not your return home from your trip is ruined by a burglar. "People don't realize that going on vacation can be an invitation for would-be thieves," says Mike Convery, vice president and chief claim officer at MetLife Auto & Home®. "Or that the average burglary will result in a loss of more than $2,000." In fact, the Insurance Information Institute indicates nine out of 10 break-ins could have been prevented if homeowners had burglar-proofed their properties. The simple act of locking your doors before leaving home can go a long way toward deterring a burglar. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, more than 50 percent of burglars use an unlocked door or window to gain access to a home. How else can you avoid returning to a home that's been ransacked? Read on for some "Do's" and "Don'ts" from the experts:

It’s a good idea to use the metal luggage rack the hotel provides. Bed bugs cannot easily climb metal. If you have more items with you than fit on the rack, keep them in the bathtub or on the bathroom counter, as smoother surfaces also inhibit bed bug climbing. Avoid putting your clothing, luggage or bags on beds, as this is the most likely place bed bugs may hide. If you are very concerned, bring a plastic trash bag and put your whole suitcase and other luggage in it overnight.

DON'T advertise you're away. Arrange to have the lawn mowed, put lights and electronics on variable timers, and - to really complete the illusion - ask a neighbor to park a car in your driveway.

When you get home, leave your luggage in the garage or another place outside your home, so any bugs hidden in your luggage will not get into your house. Wash and dry every item of clothing in hot water and dry them on high heat immediately

DON'T hesitate to rearrange things. Those expensive belongings, including TVs and stereo systems, might as well have a sign on them saying "Take Me" if they're left in plain view from windows and doors.

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DO make would-be thieves feel both exposed and contained. Choose picket or chain-link fencing instead of solid fencing to create a physical barrier that's less easy to hide behind. Keep hedges clipped to around waist level.

DO get an assist from technology. A solar-powered, motion-sensor light - which doesn't require an electrician to install - illuminates your property so that lurking intruders are easier for neighbors and passing patrol cars to spot. DON'T hide keys in "secret places" outside your home. Most burglars know where to look. Better to leave a duplicate with someone you trust. DO invest in a burglar alarm. The most effective ones notify an outside service of trouble, but any kind is a good deterrent. Just make sure there's a friend or family member available to turn it off if it's set off in your absence. One last thing: "In addition to those preventive measures, all homeowners should complete a personal property inventory," says Convery. "That way, if you are burglarized, you'll already have a detailed list of your valuables for the authorities, which can be a difficult task after the fact." You can get a free Personal Property Inventory brochure from MetLife Auto & Home by calling (800) 608-0190. (NAPSI)

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2446 Timian Road - Approx 35 Acres w/ incredible hillside views! 2,152 sq/ft farmhouse, riding trails, horse paddocks, outbuildings, 3 barns, additional acreage available.

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5100 Military Road - Fantastic village setting! 1,820 Sq/Ft 3 BR ranch in move in condition, large open kitchen, finished lower level, studio & work shop, 16 X 32 pool.

540 Doe Rd - Custom 2,900 sq/ft log home, large kitchen w/ center island, upgraded appliances, dramatic vaulted LR, cozy loft, 2 fireplaces, media room & more!

103 Cramer Rd -Warm & cozy nights await in this old world charm 4 BR country homestead. Original woodwork, hardwood floors elegant DR, views, separate FR & LR, oak kitchen & more!

5089 Military Road - Classic 3 BR federal style home set on park like 3.8 acres! Open kitchen, loft, sunroom, cherry hardwoods, original features, barn/garage, work shop.

5494 Flanagan Road - A great buy & huge upside potential with TLC on this 3 BR 1,863 sq/ft ranch! Whitesboro schools. Priced to sell!

51 Burdick Ave - Stunning kitchen w/ upgraded appliances, Mint 3 BR ranch on 3 + acres, meticulously finished lower level offers 2 cozy family rooms & more!

1440 Newport Gray Road - Spectacular view on 30 acres!“As Is”ranch, large 2 level 275’ dairy barn, great property to enjoy all seasons & recreation activities, near Adirondacks.

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New Hartford

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3532 Oneida Street - Looking for key updates?…stop here! gorgeous kitchen, sun room, new floors, formal dining, private yard, pride of ownership, stunning gardens.

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76 Millstream Court - Stunning new 1,604 sq/ft ranch! High end upgrades, central air, nice setting, $354 lot rent, mint, Clinton schools.

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5219 Lily Pond Rd. - Year-round waterfront, 4 bdrms., 2 baths, 2,000 sq. ft., hardwoods, deck. $339,900

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6952 Forbes Rd. - 3 bdrm., 4-years-young Contemporary, 2 1/2 baths, 2,200+ sq. ft., 1+ acre, fireplace, hardwoods. $315,000 HINCKLEY 7345 Willow Acres Rd - 4 bdrms, 2 baths, LAKE 2300 sq. ft, many updates. $147,900 224 MacArthur Rd. - Waterfront! CHADWICKS 4 bdrms., 2 baths, 3281 Oneida St. - 3 bdrms., 1 1/2 baths, 2,000 sq. ft., open floor plan, fireplace, 1,500+ sq. ft., hardwoods, Sauquoit Schools. $129,900 19 acres. $269,900

CLINTON

Burmaster Rd. - 63 acres. $235,000 1 Elliott Pl. - 4 bdrms., updated 2 1/2 baths, 1,700+ sq. ft., fireplace, newer windows. $194,900 Cleary Rd. - 57+ acres. $185,000 315 Stafford Circle N. - 3 bdrm., 2-year-old Ranch, 2 baths, central air, deck. $174,900

DEERFIELD

7 Beaton Dr - JUST lISTeD - 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 2000 sq. ft. fireplace, updated baths, windows and roof. $164,900

EAST UTICA

711 James St. - 3 bdrms., 2 baths, newer windows and furnace. $89,900 749 Rutger St. - Two units! Great income potential. $67,000 123 Thomas St. - PRICe ReDUCeD - Two family. Separate utilities. $39,900 518-520 Nichols St. - Three Unit! Updated baths. $49,900 1618 Dudley Ave. - 3 bdrm. flats, great income. $34,900 624 Blandina St - JUST lISTeD - Two Unit! Separate Utilities. $64,000 904 Third Ave - JUST lISTeD - Two unit! newer furnace and windows. $41,900

98 New Hartford St. - 3 bdrm. ranch, 2 baths, 1,800 sq. ft., fireplace, new kitchen. $154,900 33 Paris Rd. - Two family! Great income potential. $133,500 10 Bohling Rd. -PRICe ReDUCeD - Village ranch! 3 bdrms., 2 baths, family room,

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863 Honey Hill Rd. - 3 bdrm. log home, 1,200+ sq. ft., fireplace, 1+ acre. $149,900 3116 School St. - 4 bdrms., 2 baths, 2,500+ sq. ft., deck, newer windows. $79,900

10 Chestnut St. - 3 bdrms., 2 baths, 1,700+ sq. ft., open floor plan, deck, new roof. $134,900 3-5 Wetmore St. - 3 unit. Many updates. $129,900

ILION

53 W. River St. - 3 bdrms., updated kitchen, hardwoods, deck. $75,000

NORTH UTICA

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8609 Turin Rd. - 3 bdrm. ranch. $84,900

57 Woodside Ave. - 4 bdrms., 1 full, 2 half baths, formal dining room, corner lot. $94,900

617 Cosby Rd. - 3 bdrm. ranch, 2 baths, hardwoods, fireplace. $119,900 417 Elmhurst Rd. PRICe ReDUCeD - 3 bdrm. Ranch, new roof, windows and siding. $84,900 159 Wilbur St. - 3 bdrms., hardwoods, cherry kitchen, corner lot. $72,900

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6017 Military Rd. - 4 bdrms., 2 baths, 2,200 sq. ft., hardwoods, “3” car garage, Poland School District. $244,900 10579 Steuben St. - 4 bdrms., 1 1/2 baths, new kitchen and baths, hardwoods, newer windows, deck. $89,900

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SCHUYLER

Johnson Road - PRICe ReDUCeD - Private 9+ acres. Frankfort-Schuyler schools. $16,000 41 Louis Rd - JUST lISTeD land and lakes Development! 11 Prime acres. $44,900

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2100 Genesee St. - Commercial opportunity. 2,700 sq. ft., renovated 1st floor, new windows. $179,900 2 Arlington Terrace - PRICe ReDUCeD - 3 bdrm. Ranch, 2 baths, hardwoods, finished basement. $109,900 827 Rose Pl. - 2 family! Separate utilities. $79,900

SYLVAN BEACH

9096 Edward Ohara Ave. - 4 bdrms., 1,500 sq. ft., deck, lake rights. $87,000

VERONA

5600 E. Main St. - Prime commercial Rt. 69/Thomas Rd. - Subdi- acreage! 2+ acres. Frontage on Rt. 365. vided 12+ acres. $95,000 $159,000

5478 Woodlawn Pl. - 3 bdrms., central air, hardwoods, updated kitchen, newer windows and furnace. $89,900

112 Danberry Circle - 3 bdrms., 3 1/2 baths, fire8158 River Rd. - 4 bdrms., 2 1/2 baths, places, cathedral ceilings, “3” 2,300+ sq. ft., Oriskany Schools. $124,900 car garage. $449,900 7733 Starlane Dr. N - 4 bdrms, 1600 sq. Jewel Ridge Estates - neW ft, new roof, furnace and deck. $112,900 COnSTRUCTIOn - new hartford’s newest development oﬀering sweeping views, easy FORESTPORT access, and top-notch construction! 4 bed11821 Woodhull Rd. - Fully established room home plans starting at $279,900 7 Christopher Circle - 3 bdrms., 2 1/2 commercial property. 5,000+ sq. ft., 5+ baths, 2,100+ sq. ft., fireplace, hardwoods, acres. Retail store, plenty of parking, updated kitchen and baths. $199,900 lodging and a leased barn. $319,000 38 Janet Terrace - 4 bdrms., 3 baths, 2,700 sq. ft., flexible floor plan, newer FRANKFORT 107 Sunflower Circle - 3 bdrm., 7-year-old furnace and windows. $199,000 Colonial, 2 1/2 baths, 2,000 sq. ft., fireplace. 2 Twyndom Terrace - PRICe ReDUCeD -5 $239,900 bdrm. ranch, 2 1/2 baths, 2,100+ sq. ft., fireplace, newer roof and windows. $149,900

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111 Park Ave - JUST lISTeD - 4 bdrms, 2 baths, 1800+ sq. ft, updated kitchen, new windows, deck. $139,900

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hardwoods, fenced yard. $109,900 Bogner Brae - 17 prime acres. Ideal for subdivision. $109,900 128 Clinton Rd. - PRICe ReDUCeD -3 bdrm. Ranch, 1 1/2 baths, hardwoods, deck, deep lot. $99,900 1 Larchmont Dr. - 3 bdrm. ranch. Family room, newer furnace. $94,900 1905 Tilden Ave -3 bdrm, Sherman hills Ranch, 2 baths, fireplace, hardwoods. $149,900 6 Wilbur Rd - JUST lISTeD - 2 bdrms, open floor plan, deck. $79,900 Chestnut Dr - JUST lISTeD Chestnut hills Building lot. $32,400

ROME

7988 Northwood Dr. - 4 bdrms., 3 baths, 2,000+ sq. ft., fireplace, deck, newer roof. $134,900 6343 Pillmore Dr. - 3 bdrm. ranch, 1,200 sq. ft., hardwoods. $84,900 429 E. Locust St. - 3 bdrm. ranch, updated furnace and roof. $74,900 130 Victory Dr. - 3 BRs, 1,100+ sq. ft., hardwoods, newer furnace. $59,900 213 E. Whitesboro St. - 5 bdrms., 1 1/2 baths, 1st floor laundry, newer roof and furnace. $46,900 1017 Clinton St - JUST lISTeD 2 bdrm, Ranch, oak kitchen. $69,900

WEST TURIN

3091 Schibley Rd. - 260 acres! Remodeled 5 bdrm., 4 baths, 3,600 sq. ft., vaulted ceilings, rolling meadows and ponds, incredible views. $550,000

WEST UTICA

1223 Butternut St. - PRICe ReDUCeD - 3 bdrms., formal dining, hardwoods, covered porch. $79,000

WHITESBORO

11 Hollywood Dr. - 4 bdrm. Ranch, 2 1/2 baths, 1,500 sq. ft., hardwoods. $154,000 1 Collins Ave. - 3 bdrms., 2,200+ sq. ft., hardwoods, updated kitchen, new furnace with 1 bdrm. in-law apt. $139,900

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6 Trinity Ave. - PRICe ReDUCeD! 2 bdrms., hardwoods, formal dining. $64,900

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$164,500

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Utica

$25,000

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$80,000

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Utica

$25,000

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West Utica

$87,500

Totally renovated 5 bedroom, 2 full bath home. First ﬂoor laundry, new vinyl windows, GFA furnace. Ready for a new owner. Shows well. Additional adjacent lot included 39x102. New plumbing and wiring. MLS #1004051 ICE

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Oriskany

New Hartford

$249,000

$239,900

Newly Constructed 3 bdrm 2 bth ranch in the Whitetail Meadows development. Gorgeous brick oven kitchen w/ maple cabinets, LR, DR, breezeway. Completed w/ lawn, driveway, walkway. Turn key! MLS #1000465 $164,900

This 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath ranch has the best of both worlds.; country living, yet just one mile from the Parkway. Many recent updates from the kitchen to the family room. Giant bonus room could be used as 4th bedroom. Frankfort schools. MLS #1003816

South East Utica

$129,900

Updated and maintained property, both inside and out. New driveway, landscaping, fencing, windows & bath. Hardwoods throughout & freshly painted 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath in very desireable East Utica location. Updated furnace & electrical. Well built steel beam construction. Very comfortable living! MLS #1003579

$399,000

Unique English Tudor situated on a private wooded setting. 2760 sq ft of classic style & outstanding craftsmanship. 4 bdrm, 2 full baths, 2 half baths. Updated kitchen & baths, featuring mosaic tiles & stainless appliances. Open LR/DR, great FR w/ FP & beamed ceiling & wet bar. Mstr suite has gas FP. Avanti sound system throughout. Too many amenities to mention. MLS #911363

South East Utica

Nearly new Country Cape situated on a partially wooded private lot. 1st ﬂr mstr suite, FR w/ FP. Great kit w. brkfst area. Formal ining leads to Trex Decks & enclosed sunporch. 3 more bdrms, bath & attic access on 2nd lvl Finished basement w/ wet bar, ½ bath & ofﬁce. MLS #1002513

Frankfort

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$240,000

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South East Utica

$239,900

Whitesboro

Spacious 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath condo. Flr master suite. Loft area overlooking ﬁreplaced family rm. Steps away from the golf course and only minutes from shopping 1st. ‘City close yet country quiet’ in this upscale neighborhood.

Just move in to this immaculate home! Newer windows, roof & siding. New landscaping, new doors, gleaming hrdwds, freshly painted. Possible building lot to the right of property. MLS #1003562

Ilion

$159,000

East Utica - Commercial $139,900

Over 4200 sq ft of living area in this historical home built in 1864 by the Remington Brothers. Currently set up as a 2 fam, can be 1 fam. Would make a great B&B. Beautiful grounds bordered by Steelcrk on the E. side. Floor plan can work for so many different needs. Hdwd ﬂrs, sunrooms, spacious, must see! MLS #1003277

Fully equipped turn key tavern currently operating as Salutes, formerly Lasseks Tavern. Completely renovated w/ 2 yr old 20x20 addition, open air kitchen, cathedral ceilings, knotty pine interior w/ skylites. Just needs a new owner.

MLS #1003199

North Utica

124,900

Warm sunprch, bright, lrg fr w/frplc, dry bar & built-ins, frml dr, new fully apl kit w/crmc tile. New 1/2 bth, furnace, hwh, ‘enhanced’ hrdwds thruout. Leo kline updted full bth w/transfrbl wrnty. New 2tier deck. House sits on 3 lots, fenced, backs to woods for privacy. New lndscpng. Nice property!

MLS #1003525

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Stunning contemporary 4 bdrm, 2 bath colonial w/all the extras! Sunken lr w/built in entertainment center & tongue & groove handcrafted beamed cathedral style ceiling. Custom kithen w/10’ granite 2 tiered island. Gleaming hdwds. Too many features to mention in this superb home w/archtectural drama! Situated on a double lot! A must see! MLS #1003563

New Hartford Condo $235,000

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$324,900

Spawling, Renovated 4 bedrm, 3 bath ranch. 3 Fireplaces, Hrdwds, New Windows, Roof, Kitchen & Bath. Formal LR w/ FP, formal DR. Master bath. Main floor laundry, finished room in basement w/ 3rd fireplace. Sliders from FR to new deck. Large yard. Most sought after locations!

MLS #1000563

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Frankfort

Popular area. Completely Remodeled, C/A., Modiﬁed ranch with beautiful layout & abundant principal rms on main level. Over 2700 sq ft, 4 bdrm, 1 1/2 bths, 1700 sq ft in-law apt on lower level, sep entrc. Amenities galore, massive rooms, formal dining, beautiful yard, inground pool & so much more! MLS #200800287

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Central New York

South East Utica

$219,000

$114,900

Unique 2 bedrm, 1 bath ranch in great area. Has many updates; kit, vaulted LR w/ FP, vaulted DR, Vaulted master bedrm. Beautiful hardwoods throughout & ceramic in kit. Newer windows, CA, fenced yard, large shed, 1½ stall garage & lge front deck makes this a wonderful turn key home MLS #1003218

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Remsen

$298,000 10040 Bardwell Mills Road

Rome

3 Bedrooms / 2.0 Baths

4 Bedrooms / 3.5 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42090

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #33770

Anthony Fumarola • 315-732-3456

Maria E. Dailey • 315-336-0433

A.Fumarola /Joyce Realty Broker/Owner • anthony.fumarola@gmail.com

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Rome

$154,000

National M&D Dailey Realty Broker/Owner • dailey.realty@gmail.com

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Rome

$59,500

534 Mill Brook Road

3 Bedrooms / 2.5 Baths

3 Bedrooms / 1.5 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42327

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #33899

Tracy Winterton • 315-335-3843

We Buy/Sell Houses • 315-264-9235

Lic. R.E Salesperson • tlwinterton@hotmail.com

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Rome

$62,900

Oneida County Real Estate Investors Investor • phpenterprises@hotmail.com

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Rome

$106,000

531 Dealing St

8388 Turin Road

2 Bedrooms / 1.0 Baths

1 Bedrooms / 4.0 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42419

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42325

A.Fumarola /Joyce Realty

Anthony Fumarola • 315-732-3456 Broker/Owner • anthony.fumarola@gmail.com

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Rome

$266,900

RE/Max All Pro

Tony Abone • 315-339-2222 Broker/Owner • proabone@cnymail.com

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Rome

$109,900

8105 Pine Brook Lane

211 E Linden Street

3 Bedrooms / 2.0 Baths

3 Bedrooms / 1.5 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #41026

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #41169

Clemens-Beckley Real Estate Edward Beer • 315-334-1046 • EBEER@TWCNY.RR.COM

RE/Max All Pro

Tony Abone • 315-339-2222 Broker/Owner • proabone@cnymail.com

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Rome

$79,900 6794 Rt 233 Westmoreland Road

Schuyler

2 Bedrooms / 1.0 Baths

1 Bedrooms / 1.0 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42437

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42418

Hunt For Homes

Jean Hunt • 315-725-4700

Be Sure With Secure

Amy is a NYS licensed Real Estate Broker. For the last 6 years she has enjoyed working primarily with marketing foreclosures with several different banks and outsourcers. She resides in Clinton and when not “Helping You Make Our House Your Home”, she spends time with her husband and three boys. Give her a call or email for your Real Estate needs. Phone: 315-794-2653 Email: Blon316@aol.com

Barbara Dunn Realty Wishing Everyone a

Healthy, Happy and

Prosperous New Year! 215 N. James Street Rome • 315-337-1677 dunnrealt@aol.com • BWDunnRealt@utube.com www.Life and Homes .com

L i f e and H o m e s

www.Securehomeinspections.com

Dominion Homes

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

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PH: 315 859 1778

Well flow/ septic dye/ water purity testing Complete interior, exterior, and grounds inspection

Amy Abdoo

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

January

Pre-purchase Residential Inspections Helping the perspective home buyer with a quality home inspection 40 years experience in the building industry - 12 years experience inspecting homes in New York State Lic# 16000003057 certified Inspector

A.Fumarola /Joyce Realty Broker/Owner • anthony.fumarola@gmail.com

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Secure Home Inspections

$52,500 3443 Route 5 (Herkimer Rd)

Anthony Fumarola • 315-732-3456

Broker/Owner • JeanHunt1@adelphia.net

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

Cell: 315 542 4622

406 W. Oak Street

6559 Elmer Hill Road

1St. Rome Realty

Dominick M Tofolo Jr.

$305,000

LifeandHomes.com Sherrill

Open Market Listing Service™

$179,900

3 Bedrooms / 1.5 Baths

2 Bedrooms / 1.0 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42444

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #32684

Sue Rosendale • 315-374-7451

Steve Ruscitto • 315-762-4488

Lic. R. E. Agent • srosendale@huntrealestate.com

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Stanwix

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Sylvan Beach

Salon - Income Potential

3 Bedrooms / 1.0 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42079

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #32685

Jill Shafer • 315-334-1046

Steve Ruscitto • 315-762-4488

Lic. R.E Salesperson • JILLEATON2@HOTMAIL.COM

$69,000

503 16th Ave Seller Financing

Oneida County Real Estate Investors Investor • steve@cnyres-q.com

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Steuben

$295,000 10403 North Steuben Road

Turin

3 Bedrooms / 2.0 Baths

2 Bedrooms / 2.0 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42449

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42436

Linda Peters • 315-527-1252

Virginia Lyndaker • 315-376-7915

Coldwell Banker Faith Properties Lic R.E Associate Broker • LindaAPeters@gmail.com

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Steuben

$75,000 4004 MacKey Road - Tug Hill

Nu-Day Realty

Broker/Owner • nuday@northnet.org

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

$219,900

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Utica

$119,750

10108 Starr Hill Road

29-35 Devereaux Street

4 Bedrooms / 2.0 Baths

Drive-thru Bank

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42347

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42213

Jodie DeCosty • 315-723-8554

Maria E. Dailey • 315-336-0433

Coldwell Banker Prime Properties Lic RE Associate Broker • jodiedecosty@cbpp.com

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Stratford

National M&D Dailey Realty Broker/Owner • dailey.realty@gmail.com

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

$235,000

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Utica

167 Avery Road

$78,000 1601 Brinkerhoff Ave - 2 Unit

4 Bedrooms / 1.0 Baths

8 Bedrooms / 2.0 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42450

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42442

Debbie Sicilia • 518-495-5770

Kim Perry • 315-723-6340

Kinship Properties

Lic. R.E Salesperson • debnjoe@frontiernet.net

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Dorothy Neumann NeuDot Realty

Selling FSBO? This year, more than ever, is not the time to go it alone. Buyers have many homes to choose from. A realtor provides maximum exposure, screens prospects, has contacts with attorneys, home inspectors, surveyors, lenders, contractors. We guide you through the maze of contracts, disclosures, marketing, setbacks and myriad of details. More than ever, you need a friend on your side; someone who knows the market, the risks, the ropes. Now an approved HUD broker. You need Neu.Dot Realty.

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Phone: 315-527-3542 Email: dneumann@neudotrealty.com We b r i n g p e o p l e a n d h o m e s t o g e t h e r .

Buyer’s Realty Group

Lic. R. E. Salesperson • k.perry9767@gmail.com

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

Central New York

Oneida County Real Estate Investors

$98,000 6851 Rome Oriskany Rd - Commercial

Clemens-Beckley Real Estate

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Seller Financing

Investor • steve@cnyres-q.com

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

L i f e and H o m e s

$67,000

1314 Vienna Rd

Hunt Real Estate ERA

Sylvan Beach

304 W Hamilton Ave

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Open Market Listing Service™

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Utica

$24,900 1120 Schuyler - Multi Family

Utica

4 Bedrooms / 2.0 Baths

2 Bedrooms / 2.0 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #41646

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #41842

$15,900

152 Country Road

NeuDot Realty

Prudential J.R. Carucci Real Estate

Dorothy Neumann • 315-527-3542

Gene Primarolo • 315-723-8462

Broker/Owner • neu.dot@gmail.com

Lic. R.E Salesperson • genop67@hotmail.com

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Utica

$74,900 1635-1637 Holland Ave - 2 Family

Vernon

6 Bedrooms / 2.0 Baths

3+ Acres

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42343

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42052

Cooper Street

Oneida County - FSBO

New Nest Realty

Rick Andrew • 315-534-0555

Amy La Clair • 315-790-4153

FSBO • rickjandrew@gmail.com

Broker/Owner • info@newnestrealty.com

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Utica

$28,000

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Vernon

$209,900

$169,000

North Utica

6 Black Ave East

2 Bedrooms / 2.0 Baths

3 Bedrooms / 1.5 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #33997

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #41694

Buck Construction

New Nest Realty

Buck Construction • 315-736-0865

Amy La Clair • 315-790-4153

Contractor/Developer • alyssabuck@buckconstruction.net

Broker/Owner • info@newnestrealty.com

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

QSN#42443

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

QSN#42087

QSN#42417

“The Key to your front door”

Rome

$59,900

Rome

$39,900

535 W.Embargo St 3 Bedroom, 2 story home. Adorable starter. Large kitchen. Front porch and covered patio in back yard. Area for parking. Special use room - additional bath? oﬃce? exercise room? You decide...but you have to call first!

8680 Gore Rd 3 bedroom 2 bath single wide mobile home located on just less than 1 acre. Nice country setting. Master bed and bath. Cash only sale, please.

QSN#41379

QSN#42088

Lee Center

$84,900

9174 Sulphur Springs Rd Welcome home to this adorable 3 bedroom cape cod in the Town of Lee. Nice and bright floor plan. Well cared for. Super yard! One stall garage. Full basement. Owner wants oﬀers!

QSN#33888

$57,000

Rome

$87,900

7879 W. Thomas St Owner built 3 bedroom, 1 full bath ranch with plenty of potential. 2 stall attached garage, full basement and large yard. Convenient location. 2 porch areas. Hardwood floors. Kitchen is nice size. Bright family room. Owner wants oﬀers!

Rome

$125,000

6607 Bartlett Rd Approx 34 acres is home to this farmhouse and outbuildings. All buildings need TLC. Nice area. Westmoreland school district. Time to roll up your sleeves and get serious!

For more information on any of these homes, visit

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www.homecomingrealty.net • 734 Erie Blvd. W, Rome, NY 13440

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L i f e and H o m e s

110 Abbe Blvd. 3 bedroom, 2 full bath doublewide is waiting for you! Master suite, fireplace, central air, centrally located, move in condition, open floor plan and a super back deck - need I say more?

337-0841 oﬃce 335-6971 cell 337-7973 fax

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Rome

January

Denise Witchley Lic. Real Estate Broker/Owner

LifeandHomes.com

Open Market Listing Service™

Vernon

$149,900 4966 State Route 26 Rome Rd

Westmoreland

3 Bedrooms / 1.5 Baths

4 Bedrooms / 3.0 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #41934

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42170

Amy La Clair • 315-790-4153

Buck Construction • 315-736-0865

New Nest Realty

Broker/Owner • info@newnestrealty.com

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Vernon

$299,900

Westmoreland

$129,900

4 Bedrooms / 1.0 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42155

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42134

Amy La Clair • 315-790-4153

Sue Rosendale • 315-374-7451

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Verona

$139,900

Hunt Real Estate ERA

Lic. R. E. Agent • srosendale@huntrealestate.com

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Whitesboro

$147,900

6137 Happy Valley Road

55 Main St

3 Bedrooms / 2.0 Baths

3 Bedrooms / 1.5 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42441

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #41953

Sue Rosendale • 315-374-7451

Rob Savoy • 315-337-2229

Hunt Real Estate ERA

Lic. R. E. Agent • srosendale@huntrealestate.com

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Waterville

$127,000

Royal Realty

Broker/Owner • info@royal1realty.com

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Whitestown

141 Osborne

$145,500 6973 Rome Oriskany Road

3 Bedrooms / 2.0 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42100

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42345

Douglas Lemery • 315-841-8834

Jodie DeCosty • 315-723-8554

Lemery Realty

Lic. R. E. Salesperson • lemeryrealty@frontiernet.net

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Coldwell Banker Prime Properties Lic RE Associate Broker • jodiedecosty@cbpp.com

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Watson

$65,000 Buck Point Road #4 - Beaver Lake

Whitestown

3 Bedrooms / 1.0 Baths

3 Bedrooms / 2.0 Baths

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #42432

For more details visit www.LifeandHomes.com Type in Quick Search #41935

Virginia Lyndaker • 315-376-7915

Amy La Clair • 315-790-4153

Nu-Day Realty

Broker/Owner • nuday@northnet.org

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Central New York

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

2 Bedrooms / 2.5 Baths

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

Smith Inspection Services, llc Serving Central NY and the Mohawk Valley

Jodie DeCosty Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

Pre-Listing & Buyer Inspections Septic System Inspections & Dye Tests Water Purity & Quality Tests

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Contractor/Developer • alyssabuck@buckconstruction.net

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

7547 State Route 5

Broker/Owner • info@newnestrealty.com

L i f e and H o m e s

Buck Construction

4140 Churton Road

New Nest Realty

35 Years Commercial Construction Experience 5 Years Home Inspection Experience PO Box 126, Sherrill, NY 13461

Call 315-363-8074 22

$239,900

6000 Eureka Rd.

We b r i n g p e o p l e a n d h o m e s t o g e t h e r .

4957 Commercial Drive Yorkville NY 13495 www.ColdwellBankerPrime.com/jodie.decosty Cell: 315-723-8554 Email: jodie.decosty@coldwellbankerprime.com

$85,000 5122 Westmoreland Road

New Nest Realty

Broker/Owner • info@newnestrealty.com

Low Mortgage Rates • Homestead Financial 315-768-1980

Licensed Mortgage Banker NYS Banking Dept

Joseph R. Carucci Real Estate 600 French Rd., New Hartford

(315) 733-0463

1 COMPTON RD., NEW HARTFORD

24 FOXCROFT ROAD, NEW HARTFORD

Beautiful Expanded Cape in one of New Hartford’s Prime Locations on a Private 1 Acre landscaped lot. Lrg LR, DR, 5 BRs (1st ﬂr Mstr/Bath) & 4 Full Baths. Exquisite Hdwds, Library, Steam shower, Wine Cellar, Replacement windows. Great home, Must See! Joan Abend, Assoc. Broker ext. 216

Special 5 Bedroom Woodberry Hills Colonial with many beautiful rooms and ﬂexible room use. Light, bright, quality updates! Huge Master Suite with extraordinary Master Bath. Over 4,000 sq/ft of living space in such a convenient location! Chris Ossont, Assoc. Broker ext. 104

$354,000

$349,900

MLS#1000553

MLS#1002276

10 WOODLAND VILLAGE, NEW HARTFORD

47 WOODBERRY RD., NEW HARTFORD

Stunning 3 BR, 2.5 Bath, 2,200 sq/ft Home! Totally Renovated Kit. & Baths. Kit w/ Quartz Countertops, Maple Cabinets & New Appliances opens to ﬁreplaced FR w/ bookshelves. Lrg Mstr BR overlooks vaulted LR. Cul-de-sac lot. Bsmt Rec Rm. C/A. Many Updates! Willinette Cohen ext. 218

Picturesque Woodberry Hills Colonial w/ 4 BRs, 2 Full Baths, 2 Half Baths. Spacious Foyer, Lrg Kit. w/ eating area, Lrg LR & FR w/ bookshelves. 2 ﬁreplaces. Mud Rm, 1st ﬂr Laundry. Fin Bsmt Rec Rm. Patio, Basketball Ct. Private rear yard backs to woods. Chris Ossont, Assoc. Broker ext. 104

$249,000

$239,900

MLS#1001919

MLS#1003402

117 CLARION DR., WHITESBORO

219 HIGBY RD., NEW HARTFORD

Outstanding Whitesboro Colonial w/ 4 BRs, 2.5 Baths & mostly hdwds. Lrg LR, FR w/ ﬁeplace, Formal DR, Heated Sunrm, Finished Bsmt w/ Rec Rm & ofﬁce. Many updates. Double deep 255 ft yard. Professionally landscaped w/ perennials. Chris Ossont, Assoc. Broker ext. 104

New Hartford Colonial with 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths. Sauna. Tastefully updated w/ superb décor! Beautiful Stone Exterior. 2 Car Attached Garage. Great Convenient Neighborhood & Location!

$219,900

$218,900

217 RAMBLEWOOD DR., DEERFIELD

ext. 104 MLS#1000658

26 SOUTH HILLS DR., NEW HARTFORD

Large 4 Bedroom Ramblewood Estates Colonial. Open, Bright, Huge Kit.-Eating Area-Family Rm + Fireplace. Lrg LR. Formal DR. Rec Rm. Den/Study. Boiler 5 yrs old. Roof-5 yrs. Sunrm. Covered Porch. Private fenced yard. Great neighborhood. W’boro Schools. Chris Ossont, Assoc. Broker ext. 104

$214,900

Chris Ossont, Assoc. Broker

MLS#1003489

Spacious Ranch with spectacular views, 4 Bedrooms, 2 with bath on suite, 3 1/2 total baths, Liv Rm & Family Rm w/ fireplace. Very flexible floor plan, 2 car attached, 1 car detached. Call 733-0463

$209,000

MLS#1001269

MLS#1002847

34 MEADOWBROOK DR., NEW HARTFORD

96 HARTFORD TERR., NEW HARTFORD

Inviting Ranch with Covered Front Porch, Living Rm w/ ﬁrepl., Dining Rm, 2 Bdrms + sm Br/Den on 1st ﬂr, 2 addtl. BRs on lower level. Lrg Family Rm. 2 Stairways. Lrg Garage. Porch. Large Covered Deck.

Pretty 2 or 3 BR, 1.5 Bath Cape in a wonderful New Hartford Village location. Lrg LR w/ hdwds & ﬁreplace. Formal DR. Newer Oak Kitchen. Large Family Rm addition leads to deck. One car attached garage. Chris Ossont, Assoc. Broker ext. 104

Chris Ossont, Assoc. Broker

$169,900

ext. 104

$144,900

MLS#200900573

MLS#1004038

8169 CIDER STREET, ORISKANY

10 FOERY DR. #106, S. UTICA

Excellent 3 BR Ranch in a very good location. Replacement windows throughout. New Kitchen. A beautiful home on a nice lot 115 x 181.

Enjoy a 1 BR Mstr Suite Ranch Condo located in a Historical Utica Landmark. 1.5 Baths. Upscale Contemporary & Meticulous! Move-in Condition, Completely Updated. Cen/Air. Security System. Garage. Must See! Stephen Dellerba ext. 212

Len Pugh, Assoc. Broker

$124,900

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$124,900

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Willinette Cohen

Joan Abend, Assoc. Broker

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$63,900

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142 COUNTRY RD., SCHUYLER Well cared for mobile home with 2 Bedrooms. Cathedral ceilings and fresh paint. New furnace and hot water tank. This is located in Strawberry Hills Park, a 55+ park. Eugene Primarolo

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Dave Malozzi

Kim Johnson

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Luis Montero

Marilyn Valvo

$148,500

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Carol Chiarello

MaryBeth Roberts Michael Grassi

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$62,900

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$65,900

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Mortgage Fraud Activities Mortgage fraud is a word describing a broad variety of criminal activities with the intention to misrepresent or omit data on a mortgage loan application to obtain a loan or a huge loan amount. In the courts, it’s prosecuted as wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud and money laundering with up to thirty years imprisonment. Because of the increasing fraud in the past few years, some states have also started to enact their own penalties for this crime. Here are some examples of a mortgage fraud: Undisclosed kickbacks like putting up a deal with a seller to give you cash or a check across the table to get brand new roof and also the lender isn’t aware of it because it’s not disclosed on the purchase contract; addendum or the estimate closing statement, then it is considered as a mortgage fraud. If a borrower without a down payment borrows a down payment from the seller in exchange of giving a seller a silent second mortgage, which is not recorded and hidden from the mortgage lender.

Some dishonest borrowers without an earnest cash deposit can state in the contract that the deposit was paid outside of escrow. Lying on your real estate loan application, even tiny items could constitute a fraud. Nevertheless, many borrowers a hedge a little here and there usually because they do not know better or perhaps even worse, since the real estate professional suggested the idea. If a real estate person approaches you and ask you to be a part of a mortgage fraud scheme, and if you suspect any mortgage fraud, be sure to report it to authorities immediately. Remember that if a deal that sounds too good to be true is possibly a scam.

Furthermore, bear in mind that a mortgage fraud is a prosecutable crime and is against the law. If you have the suspicion that you are being asked to be a part of it or urged to break the law, inform a reputable real estate attorney or the licensing authority in your state before you move forward with your plans. Mortgage fraud is a growing crime rate that’s threatening to hurt land owners, businesses and also the economy as well. Protect your home and its equity and avoid falling victim to fraudulent activities by identifying and knowing the signs of mortgage fraud. Be sure to know how to report fraud to your state or the federal authorities so that they can stop scam artists from preying on innocent people.

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