It’s an exciting time when you’re looking to buy a new house, especially if you’re going to be a first-time homeowner. But don’t make the mistake of going for the first house you see available on Zillow in the Lake George region. Below, I’ve broken down three easy steps to take when you’re at the…
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8 Tips On Getting Your Lake George Home Sold Faster
Going through divorce, need to move quickly for a job, or have to relocate for another reason, and quickly? Check out my top tips on getting your home sold faster, and then get ahold of me to assist sealing the deal for your Lake George or Southern Adirondack home. 1) Price Your Home Appropriately As…
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How Do You Know If You Can Afford a House in Lake George?
11 Factors to Look At to Determine Affordability While there are many elements to consider when buying a home for the first time in Lake George, NY (or elsewhere) that will vary from family to family, there are 11 basic factors to take into account when it comes to affordability. Don’t just rely on house…
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Thinking of Moving to Lake George? Check Out These Area Resources
Doing your research as you look at houses for sale in Lake George, Bolton Landing, or the Southern Adirondack region? Fantastic! As you’re scouring Zillow, diving into school district data, and scoping out neighborhoods, I have a few more resources for you to learn more about the area below. See the best sites and publications…
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9 Reasons to Declutter Your Home Before Selling
Whether you’re selling a house in the Lake George/Adirondack area, Capital Region, or elsewhere, decluttering the home will prove invaluable. Check out nine reasons to declutter the home before selling below, that range from a smoother transition for you when you relocate, to possibly even getting a better offer on the house. See the Surprising…
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What to Know if You’re Considering a Move From NYC to the ADK
Thinking about moving from New York or another metropolis to the Adirondack Park? Going from big city living to a semi-rural area can be a huge but worthwhile change. Check out things to know if you’re considering moving from New York City to the Adirondacks below, including some surprising advantages. (Hint: You don’t have to…
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Are Computer Generated Home Values Accurate? And Other Important Questions Answered
One of the first steps to buying or selling a new home is looking at Zillow, Redfin, or another site that provides computer generated home value estimates. But how accurate are these estimates? If you’re the seller, what do you do if you believe the number attached to your home is incorrect? Below, I go…
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Why Should You Stage Your Home? A Look at the Advantages of Traditional & Virtual Staging
Is staging your home worth the investment? As a top Lake George, NY realtor who is also a Certified Staging Professional, I say yes! Find out exactly what home staging is, some recent statistics, and the difference between traditional and virtual staging. Home staging is the act of cleaning, upgrading, and modifying the home to…
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2023 Housing Market Trends to Keep an Eye Out For
To say that the last couple of years have been crazy for the housing market would be an understatement. Is the market going to calm down in 2023? The answer is yes, but maybe not as much as you think. Keep reading to find out 2023 housing market trends to watch for, and see how…
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How Open Houses Work & Why Prospective Buyers Should Attend Them
Whether you’re looking to buy a home in the Lake George region or elsewhere, attending open houses is a critical part of the house-buying process. Yes, even in 2022, and as we look ahead into 2023. Get a rundown below on how open houses work, and why you should go beyond browsing houses for sale…
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