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Moving Forward Is buying or selling a home in your plans or dreams for the coming year?
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If so, housing projections for 2015 are spelling out some promising news.
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The Home Buying Institute predicts home values will slowly continue to rise and they expect mortgage rates to hover below 5% for most of the coming year. RealtyTrac suggests we can expect to see a continued
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How To Purchase Your First Home In 2015
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rate. Don’t forget to consider the other costs of homeownership, such as taxes, insurance and utilities.
The American dream of homeownership may not be as hard to attain as many people seem to fear. A few intriguing facts and hints can help.
• Identify your housing wish list. Although 46 percent of first-time buyers got a single-family home in the suburbs, you may prefer a condo in an urban environment near public transportation.
The Facts
Regardless of your preferences, identifying and sharing your wish list can help your Realtor focus on the right home for you, scan listings and connect with those who represent sellers to zero in on homes for sale that meet your budget and criteria.
While existing home sales have risen recently, the National Association of Realtors’ annual Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers found that the share of first-time buyers recently fell to its lowest level (33 percent) in nearly three decades. Many first-time buyers experience obstacles on the path to homeownership, including difficulty saving for a down payment and tight credit conditions.
The Hints • Find and work with an expert Realtor who knows the neighborhood. Nothing can replace the local knowledge and real insight that professional Realtors can provide to first-time buyers as they navigate the complex home buying process. According to the Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, while most home buyers in the past year began their home search online, 90 percent ended up purchasing their home through an agent. Realtors are not only the source of online real estate data, they also use their unparalleled local market knowledge and resources to help close the deal for buyers and sellers.
Keep this advice in mind and you may soon find yourself waking up in the home of your dreams. (NAPSI) Join the Conversation: Go to www.facebook. com/pages/Lifeandhomes-Syracuse to leave your thoughts on this and other articles.
Make 2015 Your Year to Improve Financial Fitness Lose weight, quit smoking, find a new job and get out of debt…does this sound familiar? Millions of Americans will resolve to change their lives in the New Year, but few will stick with their goals. In fact, a recent survey by the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) finds six in 10 people will strive to improve their financial well-being in 2015. Changing your financial habits is a resolution you cannot afford to overlook. It’s time to flex your financial muscle.
• Meet with a lender to determine how much you can afford. Last year, the median price a first-time buyer spent on a home was $169,000. Chances are, you don’t have that amount of cash lying around. That’s why 95 percent of first-time buyers who bought a home in the past year financed their purchase.
The experts at the nonprofit National Endowment for Financial Education offer these seven tips to help make your financial resolutions stick:
Find out what you can afford with a preapproval from a lender. A lender will check your credit history, current debt obligations and other expenses to determine the amount of money you’re qualified to borrow at a specific interest
Do it now. Many will wait until they feel the time is right to begin new behaviors. If you wait until after the big party to start watching your diet, or until after that big purchase to start saving money, the ideal time will never present itself.
Write down your financial resolutions. The NEFE survey finds setting a budget, making a plan to get out of debt, and boosting retirement savings are the top priorities for Americans in the coming year. Clearly articulate why you think your resolution is a good idea, steps you can take to reach your goal, and what you hope to gain. Post your list where you will see it each day. Identify your money morals. Understanding your values and attitudes about money will bring clarity to the decision-making process. NEFE offers various online tools, such as the LifeValues Quiz, which will help you identify your values and make resolutions based on those values. You can find the LifeValues Quiz at SmartAboutMoney.org. Recruit a “financial buddy.” Share your resolutions with a trusted family member or friend who can provide support in helping you meet your financial goals. Find someone who will hold you accountable and will set a good example for you to follow. Vary goal intensity. Give yourself a short-term objective such as paying more than the minimum on one credit card this month. A long-term goal could be setting up – and adding to – the emergency savings account you know you should have but didn’t get around to starting last year. Monitor your progress regularly. If you are trying to reduce debt, make sure you check your balances often. Set aside a couple of hours each week to address your finances. Over time this will become second nature and part of your normal routine. Address conflict logically. If you find yourself breaking a financial goal by reverting to old spending habits, identify what value might be causing you to stray and take the time to ask yourself if the decision is appropriate given your current financial situation. For help with setting goals and getting your finances in order in 2015, visit www.SmartAboutMoney.org. (Family Features) Join the Conversation: Go to www.facebook. com/pages/Lifeandhomes-Syracuse to leave your thoughts on this and other articles. January
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Choosing Stain Color
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When it comes to giving your home natural warmth and beauty, few things compare to wood which is surprisingly flexible when it comes to color.
lightly sand away the top layer in different spots and then protect the piece with a clear finish. See the Minwax Pinterestboard “Distressed Furniture Projects” for more information. (NAPSI)
Whether you’re refinishing your floors or cabinets, restoring a fine piece of furniture or creating a new look distressing an existing piece, wood stain can enhance the beauty of the wood and add to your style. From traditional colors such as walnut or oak, to trendy espresso or weathered gray, you can choose from a variety of wood stains or create your own custom colors by mixing stains. The experts at the MinwaxCompany have tips to help: • Each species of wood accepts stain differently. A dark walnut stain will look different on pine than on cherry. Test the stain on an inconspicuous area of the wood first to see the true color. • Use a pre-stain wood conditioner to prevent streaks and blotches and ensure the wood absorbs the stain evenly. • For beautiful, even color, thoroughly stir—not shake—the can to distribute pigments that may have settled on the bottom. • If you create a custom color, measure each shade carefully and write it down so you can re-create it. • For an antique or distressed look, layer lighter and darker stain colors. Once the stain has dried,
6 Steps For Choosing the Best Remodeling Contractor Considering remodeling? A remodeling project is one of the most invigorating lifestyle changes a homeowner can make. Spare your time, money and sanity by following these steps for choosing the best remodeling contractor: 1. Decide what you want out of your newly remodeled home. Idea centers, such as Houzz or the James Hardie Photo Showcase, can serve as inspiration for kick-starting your remodeling project. 2. Ask for advice. Talk to friends, relatives, neighbors and coworkers about their remodeling experiences. In addition to collecting referrals, ask targeted questions about how those contractors communicated throughout the process and mitigated any setbacks. If you know a building inspector, ask which contractors regularly meet code requirements. 3. Research and contact businesses. Start gathering information on your referrals and local prospects by visiting their websites or making phone calls. Make sure these remodeling contractors have the required licenses, liability insurance and ability to obtain local permits for your project.
For exterior remodeling, the James Hardie Building Products website includes a contractor locator tool homeowners can use to search for reputable contractors. The Better Business Bureau also issues warnings about those that might not be trustworthy. Through your research, select three to five potential contractors. 4. After identifying your top candidates, schedule face-to-face meetings with each to discuss your project. Ask questions and make sure communication is fluid and straight-forward. How many projects does the contractor handle at one time? Are his or her past projects similar in scope to yours? More of these questions can be found at the James Hardie Hire a Pro resource center. If you find a particular meeting goes especially well, ask for references and a bid on your project. 5. Compare bids and references. When contacting references, ask them to rate their satisfaction with the project. Did the contractor meet time and budget requirements? As soon as the bids come in, look at the cost breakdown of labor and building materials. The best contractor is not always the cheapest. Make sure contractors are choosing long-lasting products that will stand the test of time. 6. Choose your contractor and sign a contract. With all of your research on hand, select the best contractor for your project. After confirming with the contractor, draw up a contract that includes a description of the work, products to be used, cost and completion dates and let the project begin. (BPT) Join the Conversation: Go to www.facebook. com/pages/Lifeandhomes-Syracuse to leave your thoughts on this and other articles.
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Marcellus
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$540,000
Lots of potential! One of the original structures in the Village of Marcellus. 3 rented apartments upstairs, a pizza shop & a coffee shop downstairs. Tons of unused storage outback could be storage units. Motivated seller! Make an offer! MLS #S300179
Liverpool Schools
$214,900
You’ll feel like you just stepped onto an HGTV set!This beauty has been completely freshened and updated for 2015 and beyond. New granite counter tops, gorgeous Hickory 5 1/4”laminate floors in living, dining and family rooms. Brand new carpets on 2nd level. MLS #S320805
Pleasant Lake
$119,900
You can have it all! Privacy, a quiet getaway w/ nature all around, yet 10 minutes from shopping & Rt.481, 20 minutes from downtown Syracuse. Escape to this cozy 3 bedroom colonial in the woods. 100’on Pleasant Lake. Pleasant Lake is a quiet inland lake. MLS #S320043
Fulton
$84,900
A Charming Bungalow, Nothing to do here. Beautiful Floors, Dry Basement. Bathroom has separate shower. Large Lot. Could have 4 bedroom maintenance free vinyl siding, windows. Enclosed front porch. MLS #S322732
Stephen Murphy RE Salesperson 447-4441
Waterfront
Tawny Palmer RE Salesperson 289-7803
$364,900
Beautiful home with 4 acres looking out at the Oswego River. Home has plenty of room to roam 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, eat in kitchen or formal dining room.Vaulted living room ceiling with sliding glass doors to capture all the natural light. MLS #S324053
Schroeppel
$190,000
This a great investment building or a great place to call your business home, it has a huge warehouse for almost all of your needs. Office space is plenty.There are currently two businesses fully operational each has separate furnace & air conditioning unit. MLS # S322457
Chittenango
$114,900
Well cared for and Private 4 bedroom home in the village with a large corner lot. Everything has been done from the driveway to the fresh new carpeting in the bedrooms. All rooms also painted. Large eat-in Kitchen and adjoining dining room/office. MLS #S316333
Syracuse
$67,000
Charming two bedroom brick ranch. Located in desirable Eastwood. Roof is apprx 6 years young, water heater 3 yrs and fenced yard installed in 2009. This home boasts forced air heat and central air. hardwood and ceramic floors. MLS #S319463
Dawn Perry RE Salesperson 430-0021
Lysander
$289,900
Excellent colonial built by Harrington Homes. Low maintenance siding with high efficiency insulation, furnace, & windows.The entry door opens into a well lit two story foyer. Large kitchen with granite countertops. The home has a very open floor plan. MLS #319760
Clay
$149,900
Over 2000 sq ft colonial on a quiet cul de sac in Liverpool schools. Four spacious bedrooms, two full and one half baths.Windows, siding ( 2009 ) and furnace (2013) have all been replaced for your comfort.Two wood burning fireplaces. MLS #S324130
North Syracuse
$94,900
Great home with two full baths, and a new roof.This home has a front porch and a back porch. It also has a detached 2 car garage with power. Low maintenance home with vinyl siding, and vinyl windows. MLS#S303224
Syracuse
$52,500
This property is on a double lot, almost 100’wide. 2 car detached garage, very low maintenance vinyl siding. All appliances included. MLS#S318304
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Williamstown
$229,900
Completely remodeled home sits on beautiful scenic Kasoag Lake, could be a bed and breakfast. MLS #S312675
Liverpool
$135,000
A lovely 4 level split, 3 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, huge family room. Sought after location. MLS #S313563
Marcellus
$89,000
$1,000/month
Absolutely adoreable ! Totally remodeled and like new! Large livingroom and eat in kitchen as well as two nice bedrooms. Fully fenced back yard. MLS#S322277
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$224,900
Pennellville
$124,900
Drive up and the two story columned porch welcomes you. Dramatic great room with vaulted ceilings and gas fireplace. Open floor plan. Spacious kitchen with breakfast bar/island. Family sized dining area off the kitchen. MLS#S323110
Shows like a model !!! A real 10 ! Open floor plan, gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar and gas fireplace and open to the great room. Kitchen also overlooks dining area that has slider to over sized deck and a bay window to enjoy your private, treed yard.
Location! Across the street from Marcellus Central School. On the bus line. Walking distance to the village. Cute home has enough room for everybody. Sliding glass door off dining area leads to a nice deck and easily maintained back yard. MLS #S320494
Salina
Cicero
Spafford
$89,000
This rural location will give you plenty of peace and quiet but is close to Song Mountain and Otisco Lake. With the well and septic already in place, it is ready to go. The barn allows plenty of storage room or even horses. No sign on the property. MLS#S316885
Van Buren
$695/month
Apartment available for rent immediately, recently remodeled bathroom, newer appliances, no pets. MLS#S323533
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Scala Team - Twice the Service for You! Patsy - 315-382-0444 Joe - 315-727-0999
patsy.scala@huntrealestate.com 100 E. Seneca Street Manlius , NY 13104
Chittenango
Mary Patricia (Patsy) & Joseph (Joe) Scala,
Licensed Real Estate Salespersons
Cazenovia
$159,900 Syracuse
Charming doesn’t begin to describe this jewel of a home, nestled on a gorgeous landscaped and wooded lot minutes from the village of Cazenovia. Everything has been perfectly updated. Three large bedrooms, one on the 1st floor. MLS #s318827
$134,900 Manlius
Gorgeous, welcoming and impeccably maintained home offers 4 bedrooms, 1.1 baths and a gorgeous family room with a fireplace to keep you warm on cold nights. From the family room, walk out to your 2 large decks and hot tub! MLS #s306670
$79,900 Pompey
Warm, welcoming home, close to downtown, hospitals and shopping, offers comfortable living room, kitchen with barn wood pillars, painted cabinets, and hardwood floors, and a sunlit dining room. Foyer leads to the upstairs, with three large bedrooms. MLS #s320087
$215,000 Fulton
Imagine living in a stately colonial on 2.7 gorgeous country-like acres, minutes from shopping. Huge foyer leads to large living room w/ fireplace, formal dining room, large & bright kitchen/family room combination, featuring butcher-block counter space. MLS #s322990
$269,900 Lafayette
Lovely home on quiet street in sought-after area offers both peace and elegance. It features a large sunken living room, formal dining area, large kitchen that opens to a family room with fireplace and half bath. Four large bedrooms on second floor. MLS #s318390
$76,900 Fayetteville
Imagine living in a charming home, with a huge kitchen, boasting oak cabinets and lots of counter space, a living room with a picture window that overlooks woods and wildlife, and a first-floor master suite. MLS #s324038
$94,900
This lovely Federalist home, built in 1884, simply oozes charm and elegance. Live in a part of history, enjoy a gracious living room, a parlor for quiet gatherings, a study, a large dining room and eat-in kitchen. 3 large bedrooms provide lots of sleeping room. MLS #S314108
$189,900
Imagine living in a spacious Signal Hill townhome with an open floor plan, including a large living room with a wood-burning fireplace, huge windows and a dining area that opens to a large deck. A spacious, eat-in kitchen offers lots of counter space. MLS #s322419
Century 21 Terra Real Estate 3166 Seneca Turnpike, Canastota, New York 13032
315-697-3400
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This home has 3500+/- sq. ft. of exceptional finish, 4 BR, 3.5 baths, hardwood floors, slate & ceramic tile, 9 ft. 3ceilings, open oak structure. Private yard w/patio and deck. Minutes to S.U. or Upstate yet quiet neighborhood. $399,000. IAL RC ME M CO
Great Location!
Stunning 3 BR located just minutes to Syracuse. Updated interior w/hardwood floors. Beautifully landscaped, 3/4 acre wooded lot. Large country kitchen. ESM schools. Move-in ready. $139,900. Dean Shlotzhauer, Sales Assoc., 697-3400x16. IAL RC ME M CO
Route 5 High Traffic Location
4500+/- sq ft, handicap accessible, 2 ADA bathrooms, large fully equipped kitchen, separate bar lounge area, full dining room w/100+ seating capacity. Parking lot w/40 to 50 on site parking spaces. High traffic, high visibility. $175,000.
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Great high traffic, high visibility location on NYS Route 5 has 9+/- acres with 700+/- feet road frontage. Building is 4600+/- square foot partially divided, frame structure. $139,000. Additional acreage also available.
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Sand beach, cement seawall, public sewer connected, public water available, good access to Route 31, masonry fireplace w/wood burning stove. Four bedrooms, 2 on 1st floor & 2 on 2nd. Good structurally and mechanically. $120,000. IAL RC ME M CO
Class A Office Rental
High traffic, high visibility Rt 5 west of Chittenango Village. Full ADA accessibility w/elevator, ADA baths. All utilities including HVAC in place. Finished to tenant needs. Large paved parking area, easy access w/front and rear entrance.
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This 3 BR on almost half an acre has a kitchen w/ breakfast bar & walk-in pantry, formal dining, living room, office, 1st floor laundry, enclosed front porch, open back porch & deck. $94,900. Mindy Martin-Robb, Sales Assoc., 697-3400x21. IAL RC ME M CO
Great Location!
Well built masonry building: 3500+/-sq ft office/ retail, 1700+/- sq ft warehouse. Located at Route 5 intersection w/traffic control device. High traffic, high visibility. Large paved parking w/ingress & egress from both streets. $490,000.
Recreation Property
Wonderful 130 mile recreation, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, snowmobile riding trail system. 13,000 acres of state forest adjacent to rear property line. Cabin has well water, septic, kitchen, bath and 4 bedrooms on 5 acres. $79,000.
Land ARTHUR JENKINS AVE, LENOX, 0.23+/- AC, $10,000. NELSON RD, LENOX, 2+/- AC, $30,000. NELSON RD, LENOX, 5.8+/- AC, commercial, $46,000. ONEIDAVALLEY RD, LENOX, 2+/- AC, $17,500. RAVINE ST, LENOX, 0.20+/- AC, $15,000. RT 5, LENOX, 1.7+/- AC, commercial, $65,000. RT 5, SULLIVAN, 5.4+/- AC, commercial, $100,000. SEEBER RD, LINCOLN, 2+/- AC, $25,000. SEEBER RD, LINCOLN, 1.3+/- AC, $9,950. SNELL RD, LENOX, 0.5+/- AC, $34,000. STEPHENS RD, LENOX, 5.5+/- AC, $15,900. WARNERS RD, LENOX, 26+/- AC, recreational, $35,900. WARNERS RD, LENOX, 8.8+/- AC, $9,500.
Liz, Dan & Ben Gaulin
HUNT ERA 7650 Highbridge Rd Suite 210 Manlius, NY 13104 O: 315-682-7197
East Syracuse
Professionals in Real Estate
Elizabeth, Daniel and Michael Ben Gaulin Lic. R. E. Salespersons liz.gaulin@huntrealestate.com/gaulinrealestate@gmail.com 315-396-1119/315-391-2847/315-436-0455
$129,900
302 Davis St - Wonderful cape cod in East Syracuse is so deceiving! Home has been remodeled to create an open floor plan. Updates include, but not limited to new kitchen cabinets and floor,. all doors, refinished hardwoods on the first floor, interior paint and completely renovated full bath.There is a lovely first floor master. MLS#S323841
Syracuse
$104,900
214 Delray Ave - wonderful family home offers a spacious open floor plan, first floor master bedroom and bath, 2 bedrooms up and a loft area for family use or a possible 4th bedroom. All the quality features including quarts counters, stainless in the kitchen and main floor hardwoods included. Ready for occupancy in 30 - 45 days! MLS#S323842
Eatonbrook Reservoir
$229,900
3117 Hawes Rd - Own a little piece of paradise and enjoy beautiful Eatonbrook Reservoir and it’s crystal clear water.This fabulous three season cottage was completely re-built in 2009. Kitchen w/ center island is open to the spacious living room and newly built deck overlooking sweeping views of the water and 90 feet of lakefront. MLS#S323552
Delivering exceptional craftsmanship, bold designs, and the highest quality building products, McGinnis is a family business that has been building in Central New York for three generations. Now Building in Homewood Estates in Fayetteville, Arbutus Park in Manlius, and Jamesville Grove in Jamesville.
Lot #18 McClennan
$304,900
McGinnis Custom Homes is proud to introduce this spacious, light filled ranch featuring 2X6 construction, Andersen windows, 9’ceilings, deep crown molding, upgraded lighting, tile & quartz & gleaming hardwood floors. Gracious foyer leads to open concept floor plan, family room w/ fireplace & lovely dining area overlooking the outdoors. MLS#S307436
Pompey
$694,900 Cazenovia
8507 Lamp Post Cir - Extraordinary colonial is set on 2+ peaceful acres in Lamp PostVillage. Exquisite curb appeal, rambling stone wall & split rail fence, covered entry porches. MLS# S320517
Pompey
Lot #16 McClennan
$304,900 Manlius
$389,900 Lafayette
$159,900 Syracuse
4381 Winding Creek Rd - The Preserve at its best! Better than new, this 2011 home is fully landscaped. Crown moldings, custom drapes & Hunter Douglas blinds. MLS# S321285
196 Summerhaven Dr S - A one-level, two-bedroom special ErieVillage Home with amazing waterfront views. Refinished hardwood floors throughout, large kitchen. MLS# S317481
2889 Eager Rd - Enjoy this 3000 s/f home on 1.7 acres w/ 4 bedrooms & 4 full baths. Enjoy nature/ wildlife while still living close to Syracuse. Soaring ceilings in great room. MLS# S316237
$239,900
High quality, value & versatility are found in McGinnis Custom Homes’ floor plans. Choose a design that best meets your needs & let the experience of McGinnis Custom Homes build you the one you’ve been dreaming of. Model homes are available now for purchase. Located within minutes of 481, Syracuse businesses, hospitals & SU. MLS#S307327
$329,900 Manlius
9 Tremain Dr - Builder’s own home, this gorgeous McGinnis colonial is situated on one of the most stunning lots you’ll find in Fayetteville. Park-like property has 2 parcels.MLS# S317404
$8,900 Pompey
Pine Ridge Road - 3 acres. MLS# S322040
$274,900
This wonderful family home offers a spacious open floor plan, first floor master bedroom and bath, 2 bedrooms up and a loft area for family use or a possible 4th bedroom. All the quality features including quarts counters, stainless in the kitchen and main floor hardwoods included. Ready for occupancy in 30 - 45 days! MLS#S318146
$679,900 Manlius
4493 Seven Pines- Absolutely perfect!. Live year round in this inviting, open concept colonial offering stunning lake views from every room. Entirely rebuilt in 1994. MLS# S319895
$220,000 Canastota
7690 Broadfield Rd - 29 acres -- ScenicViews MLS# S313204
Lot #14 McClennan
$269,900 Manlius
8004 Summerview Dr - Gorgeous elegant ranch on private wooded corner lot of over 1/2 acre with tons of upgrades & hardwood floors throughout. Manicured landscaping. MLS# S318047
$239,900
7788 Ravenswood Ln - Enjoy cottage styling with hardwoods throughout main & lower levels. Open kitchen/great room combo leads to awning covered stone patio & private yard. MLS# S319575
$87,900 Clay
$19,900
201 Harwood Ave - Beautiful, well kept home 7715 Admiral Dr - Residential Building Lot with tons of updates! Fully fenced in private MLS# S317479 back yard, refinished hardwood floors, new furnace and roof. MLS# S319962
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Raymond Grzenda
North Branch
8196 Oswego Rd, Liverpool, NY 13090 Office: 315-622-5757
Salina
$139,900
Expect to be surprised. This is a front to back executive split with open floor plan and a very spacious family room with fireplace. MLS #s316248
Oswego Town
$79,900
REDUCED: Priced below assessed valuation this contemporary home has open floor plan, Large great room looking out onto full front porch. MLS #s323629
Salina
$89,900
Turn key ranch with oversized garage attached is cheaper that rent. Just move in the appliances stay. First floor laundry, tub has 6 jets. MLS #s317003
Lafayette
$224,900
Priced below assessed value for as is sale. Giant 3,300 sq. ft. home with commercial grade 3 car garage with loft above easily made into office. MLS #S323889
Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
315-380-7083
ray.grzenda@huntrealestate.com
Salina
$89,900
Syracuse
$79,900
Cicero
$149,900
$149,900
Manlius
$134,900
Mexico
$174,900
Fantastic home w/ a nice floor plan on a large, deep private lot. Beautiful newer kitchen w/newer counters tops w/ lots or work and cabinet space. MLS #s318385
North Syracuse
Enjoy the best of village life & special services. Just a short walk to school or parks.This large colonial has living room with built in book case. MLS #s323933
Classic 4 bedroom colonial formally a doctors office with extended living room and first floor office. Spacious dining room and updated country kitchen. MLS #s321454
Enjoy a quiet community w/ a babbling brook to put you to sleep in summertime. Enjoy the best of the village life w/ this open & airy floor plan.MLS #s323688
Expect to be surprised from the moment you walk in. From the hardwood floors in foyer to the spacious country kitchen complete w/ appliances. MLS #s321769
Deep water docking, fish off your own dock, or just 10 minutes to Lake Ontario. Florida room can be exercise room has dry sauna. MLS #s320734
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North Syracuse
Open Market Listing Service™ Minetto
$155,900
131 Slindes Woods Cir
$82,900
13 Fulton Ave
2 Bedrooms / 2.0 Baths
3 Bedrooms / 2.0 Baths
QSN #344374
QSN #352540
Hunt Real Estate ERA Robert A. Freunscht
Century 21 Leah’s Signature Teri Beckwith
Lic. R.E. Salesperson
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Constantia
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Salina
$39,500
1531 State Route 49
$139,900
4 Blackwood Dr
Building And Land - Great Business Location
3 Bedrooms / 3.0 Baths
QSN #330576
QSN #345022
Oneida Lake Realty “Kat” Kathleen E. Neracker
Hunt Real Estate ERA Raymond Grzenda
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315-427-9415
315-380-7083
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Granby
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Chittenango
$275,000
20 Aspen Cove Ln
$89,900
601 Oneida St
3 Bedrooms / 2.5 Baths
Great Commercial Location W/Parking!
QSN #352542
QSN #348584
Century 21 Leah’s Signature Teri Beckwith
Hunt Real Estate ERA Robert A. Freunscht
Lic. R.E. Salesperson
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315-415-7286
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Granby
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Chittenango
$149,900
1100 St. Rt. 48
$79,900
623 Lakeport Rd
4 Bedrooms / 1.5 Baths
2 Bedrooms / 2.0 Baths
QSN #352541
QSN #354389
Century 21 Leah’s Signature Teri Beckwith
Hunt Real Estate ERA Robert A. Freunscht
Lic. R.E. Salesperson
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315-592-1471
315-415-7286
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Manlius
rfreunscht@aol.com
Chittenango
$269,900
8004 Summerview Dr
$81,900
604 Bailey St
3 Bedrooms / 3.0 Baths
3 Bedrooms / 1.0 Baths
QSN #346857
QSN #355569
Hunt Real Estate ERA Peg Schick
Hunt Real Estate ERA Robert A. Freunscht
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315-682-7197
315-415-7286
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Your Family Deserves The Best Margaret Karim CRS
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Dewitt
$349,900 Cazenovia
Will consider renting. Gorgeous classic vintage colonial in park-like setting. Features a spacious main floor with spa type bath. Many original wood floors, beams and details from the 1830’s. Take note of charming step ups and step downs between many rooms. MLS #S311545
$289,000 Syracuse
Absolutely charming and authentic Cazenovia 1820’s village home, easy walk to shops, restaurants, parks and the lake! Three full lovely baths, open desired kitchen/family room overlooking private secluded patio, and large well treed yard. First floor full bath and two bedrooms. MLS #S323355
$349,900 Syracuse
Upscale downtown Syracuse, Armory Square area condo with special property tax abatement. MLS #S320427
$84,900
Charming brick ranch in East Syracuse Minoa School district. 600 additional square feet w/ full bath & bedroom in walkout basement level. Oversized 1.5 car detached garage. Gleaming hardwoods, newly painted, & ready to move into; you won’t believe the charm & potential in this home. MLS #S315491
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$67,000
808 Coughlin Ave
$55,900
132 Briggs St
2 Bedrooms / 1.0 Baths
3 Bedrooms / 2.0 Baths
QSN #348776
QSN #351489
Excel, REALTORS Diana I. Milkovic
Syracuse Realty Group Mary Seidel
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315-440-1547
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Syracuse
$84,900
175 Cloveridge Dr
$165,000
325 Wendell Ter
3 Bedrooms / 2.0 Baths
4 Bedrooms / 2.5 Baths
QSN #344249
QSN #344710
Hunt Real Estate ERA Margaret Karim
Syracuse Realty Group Mary Seidel
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315-682-7197
315-440-1547
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Syracuse
maryseidel@syracuserealtygroup.com
Syracuse
$79,900
425 Glenwood Ave
321 Albert Rd
3 Bedrooms / 2.0 Baths
3 Bedrooms / 2.5 Baths
QSN #349135
QSN #355749
Hunt Real Estate ERA Patsy Scala
Syracuse Realty Group Mary Seidel
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Lic. Assoc.R.E. Broker
315-682-7197
315-440-1547
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Syracuse
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Vienna
$64,900
$69,900 134 Drive 17 - Oneida Lake Access
128 Paul Ave 4 Bedrooms / 1.0 Baths
1 Bedrooms / 1.0 Baths
QSN #348643
QSN #353964
Syracuse Realty Group Mary Seidel
Oneida Lake Realty “Kat” Kathleen E. Neracker
Lic. Assoc.R.E. Broker
Licensed R.E. Broker
315-440-1547
315-427-9415
maryseidel@syracuserealtygroup.com
Syracuse
kat135@twcny.rr.com
Town of West Monroe $10,000
$285,000
115 Hampshire Rd
0 Breckheimer Rd - Central Square
5 Bedrooms / 4.5 Baths
3 Acres - Owner May Hold Mortgage
QSN #347736
QSN #340872
Syracuse Realty Group Mary Seidel
Oneida Realty 7905 Lake Hall Rd, Cleveland, NY 13042 “Kat” Kathleen E. Neracker
315.427.9415 Licensed R.E. Broker (F) 315.675.9269 315-427-9415 kat135@twcny.rr.com www.oneidalakerealty.net
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315-440-1547
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7905 Hall Road Cleveland, NY 13042 315-427-9415 (F) 315-675-9269
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$199,900
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