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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Real Estate Tips for First-Time Home Sellers
While there are plenty of tips and recommendations out there for first-time home buyers, there are far fewer dedicated to first-time home sellers. Yet most homeowners have no idea where, or how, to start the home selling process. If you’re planning to sell your first home, consider working with a real estate agent who specializes…
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How to Get Ahead of the Spring Real Estate Market
Don’t let the snow-covered lawns and cool temps fool you, spring is right around the corner, which means Lake George & Bolton Landing real estate is already starting to heat up. If you’re planning to buy a home in the Southern Adirondacks, here are 4 tips to help you get ahead of the competition in…
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Tips for House Hunting in Winter
While there are typically fewer homes to choose from during the winter months, sellers with their homes on the market are usually pretty eager to sell. Of course, this doesn’t mean you should expect sellers to accept low-ball offers, but it does give you more leverage and negotiating power. If you find a property you…
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9 Bolton Landing Restaurants Open All Winter Long
Whether you’re a hungry local with a touch of cabin fever, a visitor in town for some Adirondack winter fun, or a prospective home buyer wondering which restaurants stay open in the off-season, you’ve come to the right place. Although Bolton Landing NY is typically considered a summer destination, there’s truly no better place to…
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Hosting the Holidays in a Small Home
As a real estate agent, I often hear the lament, “We need a bigger house!” And never is that more true than around the holidays. While I’m happy to help my clients find homes for sale in Lake George and Bolton Landing with more square footage, I also thought that, as a home staging professional,…
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