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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 a special New York Homeownership Survey which explored public opinion about real ...

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: The Blue Book of Social Usage," 1937 When we moved across the ...

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 ...

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 article, as if our region is being seen from far away and through ...

[photo:listing:1954120] 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 ...

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 as all condominium and cooperative apartments only where the ...

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 the bill for ...

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 homes. On average a home will  double in value every seven to ten years. Since many of us ...

By Tara-Nicholle NelsonCreated 08/14/2008Q: 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 make me look desperate to buyers. Should I get a new Realtor?A: In my experience, lots of tiny ...

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 never encountered anything like this in New York, but this is all the more reason to work ...