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NYS Health Department recommends testing every home for Radon. The immediate Capital District is said to be a high risk area. Radon is said to increase the chance of lung cancer in non-smokers by as much as 14%. It is an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas that is a product of decaying uranium commonly . . . → Read More: Radon Review As many of you may know, we at David Phaff and Associates are running a hosting six weeks of drawings. The prize? A $25.00 gift card to your choice of L.L. Bean, Lowe’s or Proctors Theater. To enter, all you need to do is to “like” the David Phaff and Associates Fan Page. As . . . → Read More: Our First Week’s Winner! About a year ago I was showing a client some homes in a community not far from Albany. When I do showings I always start in the yard. I’m examining the exterior of the home and determining other impressions one may get from outside. In this case, the biggest issue was from the . . . → Read More: Big Yard Impression Buying a home can be a stressful time. The moving process can feel even worse- if you haven’t planned properly. That’s why I try to advise my clients they can save a lot of aggravation through careful planning and getting a start on things as far in advance as possible. Keeping that in mind, . . . → Read More: Moving Tips for Homebuyers It may be a little early to start thinking about decorating for the holidays — unless you’re about to put your home on the market. During the holiday season, how you decorate your house is a topic that’s worth discussing if you’re going to be selling your home. Decorations can either help or hurt . . . → Read More: Holiday Decorating Tips for Sellers Two weeks ago in the midst of one of the most significant rainfalls this region has seen in years, a client was wakened from a sound sleep by a tremendous sound and vibration. Thinking it was a tree falling on their home, they were surprised to find nothing of the sort. When they went . . . → Read More: Beware of Your Home Owners Insurance Putting off a house purchase because of concerns about the market? The Wall Street Journal has 10 reasons why that’s a bad idea. It’s easy to understand why people looking to buy a home in Albany or the surrounding area might be concerned about taking the leap. After all, didn’t we just have a . . . → Read More: Why Now is the Time To Buy a Home We only have 15 seats left for one of the funniest shows to hit the Proctors Stage. On October 16th, the Capitol Steps are coming to Schenectady and it’s bound to be a good time. This political satire group has been featured on all the major networks and they tour all over the country. . . . → Read More: Capitol Steps Tickets- Last Call! Reduced Price! So you want to be a live-in landlord? The Capital Region is a great place to get started. The cities of Albany, Schenectady and Troy offer thousands (not all for sale, thankfully) of two- and three-family homes where a homeowner can buy a building, move into one floor and rent out the rest. . . . → Read More: Investment Opportunity: Live-In Landlord Many almost- buyers have re-evaluated their priorities and backed off purchasing a home in lieu of remodeling, albeit on a modest scale. While their dream homes are closer than ever given the tremendous buying power low interest rates afford, the problem has been that they can’t sell their existing homes and recognize the necessary gain (profit) to move forward. Instead, many owners are embarking on cost-effective updates and remodeling projects, both for their immediate enjoyment as well as to better prepare the homes for resale down the road. . . . → Read More: Smart Remodeling Investments – Where to Spend Your Money |
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