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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 ...

Reminder: Armed service members have extra year to claim homebuyer tax credit While the contract deadline for the homebuyer tax credit for most Americans has come and gone, please remember, and remind your agents, that members of the armed services and certain other federal employees still have time to take advantage of the incentive. ...

Tips on How to Fix Your House Up to Sell By Paige Tepping RISMEDIA, May 27, 2010--With the summer buying and selling season just around the corner, now is the time to think about how you can create a lasting first impression with potential buyers. Here are 8 simple tips that will help your home stand out from ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Over the last year I've had the opportunity to participate in radio interviews and blog on North Country Public Radio about what it has been like to live through the recession. Today NCPR aired a follow-up interview You may listen to my interview with Jonathan Brown at: ...

A new group calling itself the "Friends of the Upper Hudson Rail Trail" has just formed to advance a project of creating a bike and walk trail from North Creek to Newcomb along the unused railroad tracks. This looks like a wonderful project that will offer 29 miles of traffic free biking with moderate grades and spectacular scenery. ...

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 ...