Lake George real estate agents, along with agents in other second home markets across the country, are starting to see a new trend in home buying. Buyers are opting to purchase vacation homes before they buy their primary residence. Largely fueled by the rising costs of homes in desirable urban areas, renters who want to…
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Should I Buy a Home with a Fireplace?
With our long Adirondack winters, it’s not surprising to find a fireplace at the top of many homebuyers’ wishlists – especially those in the market for a winter vacation home in Lake George or Bolton Landing. Fireplaces add warmth, character and ambiance, but, if you’ve never owned a home with a fireplace, you may be…
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7 Tips to Warm Up Your Home this Winter
Adirondack winters are notoriously cold, but your Lake George home doesn’t have to be. As a Lake George real estate agent who not only works in the Adirondacks, but lives here, too, I’ve learned a few tricks to help keep my home cozy all winter long. Sure you could crank up the thermostat, but if…
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How to Prep Your Lake House for the Off-Season
You’ve toasted the last s’more, taken your final paddle around the lake, and just like that, it’s time to say good-bye to another season on Lake George. Whether you’ll be back in February for some winter weather fun, or you’re waiting for that final thaw in the spring, here’s everything you need to do to…
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Top 5 Updates to Increase Home Value
If you’re planning to put your home on the market in the spring, now is the time to start prepping your home for sale. And if you’re like many of the home sellers that I work with in the Lake George and Bolton Landing region, you’re probably wondering which projects will yield the best return…
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5 Unique Leaf Peeping Adventures in the Adirondacks
From the Adirondack Mountains to our crystal clear lakes, the Lake George and Bolton Landing area is renowned for its bold and beautiful fall foliage. If you want to check out the colors, you could take a scenic drive, pedal along a tree-lined bike trail, or even check out one of these hikes, but if…
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When to Offer More than the Asking Price on a Home
Putting an offer on a house is exciting and nerve-wracking all at once. You don’t want to overpay, but you also don’t want to risk losing out on a house you truly love. Offering more than the seller’s asking price on a house may seem counterintuitive, but in certain market conditions and scenarios, it really…
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Live Near the Best Beaches (Part 2 of 2) | Bolton Landing NY
There’s a reason that people return summer after summer, often generation after generation, to Bolton Landing NY. For some, its nostalgia, and the fact that the Adirondacks still provide an escape that’s reminiscent of an earlier, less hurried time. But for many, it’s that irresistible draw of lake life. Sun-warmed docks, water sports, fishing, and,…
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Live Near the Best Beaches (Part 1 of 2) | Lake George NY
You don’t have to head to the coast for a beach vacation or waterfront home. In fact, if you live in New York City, Westchester, Montreal, or even Boston, Lake George beaches are all within a reasonable driving distance, and home prices are more affordable than Montauk or Cape Cod. Tucked into NY’s Adirondacks, our…
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Where to Donate & Dispose of Unwanted Items Before You Sell or Move
It’s amazing how much stuff you can accumulate over the years, and never is that more apparent than when you’re packing up your home to sell or move. Clutter is actually a common problem, and as a home staging professional and real estate agent in Lake George and Bolton Landing, I’m often asked, “How do…
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