Coldwell Banker Whitbeck - NY Blog
Is Spring a Good Time To Sell?
Spring is a popular time of year to sell a home in the North Country: people are getting 'cabin fever' and eager for something new after the long winter, plus the weather is a bit better for getting out and seeing not only the home, but the curb appeal it offers. With Daylight Savings starting on March 8th, there's an extra hour of daylight for people who work during the day to check out homes after work. Tax returns also play a big part in home sales: that extra money in their bank account coul...
Feb 24, 2020
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Selling a Home
Modular vs. Manufactured Home: Spot the Difference
When searching for a home, you often see or hear the term "modular" or "manufactured" when describing a type of home. Real Estate Salesperson Gary Karr Jr. is here to help explain the difference between the two, for he has many years of experience working in the modular home field. Here's his take on it: Many without direct knowledge of the difference between a modular and manufactured home tend to shun the modular home, or confuse the two. I personally would prefer a modular home, hands-down. W...
Jan 24, 2019
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Buying a Home
Dannemora: More Than Just a Prison Town
Chances are even if you're not local to northern New York you've heard about that "little" prison break that happened in Dannemora NY in June of 2015. Thousands of law enforcement, border patrol, and corrections officers spent countless hours and days searching for Clinton Correctional Facility prison escapees David Sweat and Richard Matt in the Adirondack Mountains of NY, Green Mountains of VT, and surrounding areas. Because they were both convicted murderers, our local communities were on edge...
Jan 16, 2019
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