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The Siena Research Institute releases results of special New York Homeownership Survey; NYSAR calls on lawmakers for tax reform

The Siena Research Institute releases results of special New York Homeownership Survey; NYSAR calls on lawmakers for tax reform 5/26/2010 Today, the New York State Association of REALTORS and the Siena Research Institute (SRI) released the results of

Welcome New Neighbors

The Post-Star Welcome new neighbors By KIM COOK Associated Press | Posted: Sunday, May 16, 2010 1:15 am "If strangers move into a neighborhood, it is not only unfriendly but uncivil for their neighbors not to call on them." - Emily Post, "Etiquette:

Getting the Most from Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Bulbs

I have heard that if you turn a light on and off frequently you shouldn't use a fluorescent bulb. Is this true of compact fluorescents? Asked by Sherrie VandePutte Ortonville, MI Also, why do fluorescent bulbs buzz? Is there any way to avoid this?

Far from the Adirondacks, a distorted view

Far from the Adirondacks, a distorted view By FREDERICK H. MONROE First published: Sunday, April 25, 2010 It was startling to see the difficult economic conditions of the Adirondack Park described as prosperity in John Sheehan's April 11 Perspective

1 1/2 Story For Sale in Indian Lake

The American Dream on Sale • 1,300 sq. ft., 1 bath, 3 bdrm 1 1/2 story "Handcrafted Log" - $180,000 USD - Priced Realistically! Indian Lake, Hamilton County - The cabin is located on 2 private acres. It feels exceptionally private as it
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New carbon monoxide detector law to take effect February 22

New carbon monoxide detector law to take effect February 22 2/8/2010 Last year, Governor David Paterson signed a bill amending the Executive Law requiring carbon monoxide detectors in every 1-2 family property, apartments in a multiple dwelling, as well

How Your Home May Qualify For Bailout Cash

Energy-Efficient Upgrades Yield Valuable Tax Credits; Perks for the New Pellet Stove By GWENDOLYN BOUNDS I'm not among the one-in-nine homeowners who currently qualify for aid under the new federal housing-rescue plan. But Uncle Sam may still foot
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Real Estate...still the best investment

It may be premature to call it a trend, but over the last two weeks other Realtors and I have heard from a few buyers who want to invest in something solid. They've pulled money out of stocks to cut their losses and they want to invest in land or

Sellers, don't skimp on price reduction

By Tara-Nicholle Nelson Created 08/14/2008 Q: My house just won't sell. It's been on the market for six months. I've reduced the price several times, and my Realtor keeps trying to get me to bring the price down much more, but I think it will

What Can Go Wrong Will Go Wrong...especially in Florida

The Miami Herald is running a great expose on the mortgage business in Florida. I picked up on the story on National Public Radio's "All Things Considered". I'm sure this will make headlines around the country this week. While I've

Common Red Flags for Home Buyers

This article is so well written that I'd be hard pressed to say it better. Excellent advice on all points! - Mark Published on Inman News ( http://www.inman.com ) Common red flags for home buyers By Dian_Hymer Created 07/14/2008 Last year, before

Whose Adirondacks is it ?

Whose Adirondacks is it anyways? (Column) Daily Dispatch (Oneida, NY) 6/27/08, Web site By: Leo Maloney, Outdoors Columnist Imagine that someday you were driving towards the Adirondacks and as you approached the "blue line" instead of seeing

1 1/2 Story For Sale in North Creek

Nicer than a condo! • 1200 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 1 1/2 story "Vaulted Ceiling Livingroom" - $239,000 USD - Full Furnished North Creek, Johnsburg - Classic ski house located just under three miles from Gore Mountain. This builder's

IRS Releases Vacation Home Ruling

The Internal Revenue Service recently issued a Revenue Procedure ruling that spells out how vacation properties can qualify for 1031 exchanges, which involve the exchange of investment properties. The guidance aims to clear up the debate about whether

Gore Mountain Expansion Progress

The biggest delay to the Gore Mountain expansion could be history by mid April. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has accepted the long awaited Gore Mountain Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS). Permitting
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