According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), home sales in December dropped by 1% from November, but still stood nearly 13% above the levels of one year ago. That means home sales have risen from the year-ago month for 18 straight months. For 2012 as a whole, sales were up 9% to 4.65 million units, the highest annual total since 2007.
Prices, meanwhile, are picking up because the number ...
From the most wonderful time of the year to ... tax season! Have no fear ~ you might be elidgable for FREE tax help!
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program of Tri-County United Way is offering FREE tax return assistance to individuals and families with household incomes less than $50,001.
Trained volunteers will offer faster refunds and electronic filing for free!You must make ...
From The NicheReport/Steve Cook
Some 23 percent of Americans think it is a good time to sell compared to 11 percent the same time last year, according to Fannie Mae’s January 2013 National Housing Survey results.. While expectations regarding personal finances stayed relatively flat, other housing indicators remained at or near survey highs, indicating consumers remain confident in the stability ...
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USA Today reports that mortgage interest rates have ticked up for three of the past four weeks, and while big increases are unlikely, further drops are, too.
The average for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage hit 3.53% this week, marking the first time rates pushed above 3.5% in more than three months, mortgage giant Freddie Mac reported Thursday. "I do think that perhaps the all-time low is behind us," ...
Americans are feeling less discouraged about the housing market, according to a new national survey by FindLaw.com
The percentage of Americans who say they are sitting on the sidelines rather than considering buying a house has dropped by more than half. In 2010, 63% of Americans said they were less likely to buy a house because of the state of the economy. Today, that number has fallen to ...
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Annual Clifton Park WinterfestFebruary 9th, 2013The Town of Clifton Park is pleased to announce its annual Winterfest on Saturday, February 9, 2013. Join your friends and neighbors during this day of fun and excitement in and out of the cold! Please save the date and watch for a detailed schedule!
More happenings...
Cross Country Ski Lessons 2013January 3, 10, 17, 31; February 7, 14, 28; March 7, ...
A brief overview of the real estate market for Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga & Schenectady counties...
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Americans continued to shake off fears of the looming fiscal cliff, with a gauge of consumer confidence rising slightly this month to its highest level since early 2008.The Conference Board’s consumer confidence index edged up to 73.7 in November from 73.1 the previous month, the group said Tuesday.The latest reading is the highest since February 2008 and comes after another widely watched index ...
The Marine Corps' Toys for Tots campaign has reached out and assisted needy and deserving children all around the Capital Region for over 44 years. This wonderful program makes it possible for children in our communities, who might otherwise go without, to receive Christmas gifts. In last year’s campaign, Toys for Tots reached their goal of collecting over 120,000 toys and distributing them ...
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Shopping online can be easy and convenient, especially during the holiday season when stores are packed with shoppers and it's harder to find what you want. However, scammers are always looking for ways to get your money or personal information, so it's worth taking a few moments to learn how you can protect yourself when shopping online.Consider these tips:How to Avoid ScamsMinimize risks by shopping ...