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  1. Taking On Your Partner’s Debt: What to Ask Before You Consolidate
    Taking On Your Partner’s Debt: What to Ask Before You Consolidate

      The following is a guest post by Jennifer Calonia. Having candid conversations with your partner about debt can feel uncomfortable, especially if you’re newlyweds or planning a marriage and future together. The reality, however, is that money is often the leading cause of anxiety and stress in a marriage. According to a 2018 study by […] SAM SHALOMFEB 7, 2019 The following ...

    • February 14, 2019
    • Richard Barger
  2. Romantic Plants for Your Valentine
    Romantic Plants for Your Valentine

      Surprise your valentine with a thoughtful gift! ALEXANDRA FILIACI Guest post by Katie Kuchta Valentine’s Day will soon be arriving, and you could give the traditional gift of roses and candy to your special someone, or you could surprise them with a gift that will stick around past the weekend. Giving a plant or a small container garden as a gift is something which lasts longer ...

    • February 1, 2019
    • Richard Barger
  3. Trends in Landscaping Design to Try This Year
    Trends in Landscaping Design to Try This Year

    Here’s a list of this years most up and coming popular trends to modernize your landscaping and add a touch of refreshing curb appeal. SAM SHALOM The following is a guest post by Cat Murphy. Whether you’re trying to sell your home or update the one you recently bought, there are plenty of ways to modernize your landscaping and add a touch of refreshing curb appeal. The latest trends ...

    • January 31, 2019
    • Richard Barger
  4. How to Pet Proof Your Home and Yard
    How to Pet Proof Your Home and Yard

      Pet Proofing 101 LINDSAY LISTANSKI As you may have guessed from our latest ad “Somebody to Love” we truly believe that a pet makes a house a home. Because our pets are so important to us ensuring they are safe is crucial. We reached out to our friends at HomeAdvisor to see if they had any tips to do so and as usual they came through with paw-sitively awesome advice. ...

  5. Winter Lawn Care Tips
    Winter Lawn Care Tips

      Check out these winter lawn care tips to keep your lawn healthy in the cold. SAM SHALOM Guest post by Henry Walsh Caring for your lawn during the winter can look different from other homeowners depending on your location. Unless you live in the extreme Southern areas of the country, most grass types will go dormant during the cold winter months. However, just because winter ...

  6. DIY: Installing a Pet Door
    DIY: Installing a Pet Door

      In. Out. Repeat. Sound familiar?   If you have a pet, you probably know the little story called “In. Out. Repeat.” Want to stop playing doorman for your dog or cat? Maybe it’s time to consider installing a pet door in your home. Here are a few things to think about before taking on this pet project. Start outside Before you start doing any research on pet doors, ...

  7. Top Three Devices Buyers will Love – and What I’ll be Looking for at CES
    Top Three Devices Buyers will Love – and What I’ll be Looking for at CES

      As more buyers are expecting move-in ready homes to have smart home upgrades, here are three smart home classics that buyers always love Athena Snow Jan 9, 2019 The following post is a guest contribution from Angel Piontek, associate broker and vice president of marketing at Coldwell Banker Elite. The popularity of smart home devices has continually increased year over year.  ...

  8. Top Tips for Keeping Your Garage Neat and Organized
    Top Tips for Keeping Your Garage Neat and Organized

    You can’t ignore your messy garage forever; and in fact, spring is an excellent time to clean and organize it. Here are our top tips for organizing your garage so it stays neat and tidy. SAM SHALOMJAN 8, 2019 The following is a guest post by the Closet Works Inc. The garage ranks high along with the basement for spaces where families tend to dump things they don’t ...

  9. Give This Holiday and Make Your Home Clutter-Free
    Give This Holiday and Make Your Home Clutter-Free

      Charitable organizations make it even easier for you to donate your household items this time of year.   Guest post by Laura McHolm ‘Tis the season of gratitude, giving and of course: decorating, parties, feasts, shopping and more. But before you go down your merry, merry to do list, think about the needs of your community and all the stuff and clutter you don’t need ...

  10. Ring in the New Year in Style
    Ring in the New Year in Style

      As 2019 approaches, you might be contemplating how to ring in the New Year. Rather than kicking off the fresh year unpacking boxes, get your home ready for a celebration.   As 2019 approaches, you might be contemplating how to ring in the New Year. Rather than kicking off the fresh year unpacking boxes, get your home ready for a celebration. A New Year’s Eve party ...

    • December 18, 2018
    • Richard Barger
  11. Prevent a Holiday Disaster at Home With These 10 Must Read Tips
    Prevent a Holiday Disaster at Home With These 10 Must Read Tips

      Keep Your Kids (2 legged and 4) safe this holiday season with these 10 tips from Northstar Moving Company! LINDSAY LISTANSKI NorthStar Moving Co-Founder Laura McHolm There is no ignoring it now. The twinkling trees, tinsel and….attractive trouble are all around. Whether you are singing “Feliz Navidad” or “Dradle Dradle Dradle,” we can all agree this is ...

  12. Winter Lawn Care Tips
    Winter Lawn Care Tips

      Check out these winter lawn care tips to keep your lawn healthy in the cold. SAM SHALOMTODAY Guest post by Henry Walsh Caring for your lawn during the winter can look different from other homeowners depending on your location. Unless you live in the extreme Southern areas of the country, most grass types will go dormant during the cold winter months. However, just because winter ...

  13. The 7 Do’s of Holiday Decorating When Your Home Is for Sale
    The 7 Do’s of Holiday Decorating When Your Home Is for Sale

      You can still be festive. These tips will help you celebrate — without alienating would-be buyers. VICTORIA KEICHINGERNOV 26, 2018 Houzz Contributor, Neila Deen Selling your home through the holiday season can certainly come with a few challenges. Chilly, wet weather and falling leaves in November and December might mean more raking and shoveling to keep your home pristine. ...

  14. Get Thanksgiving Holiday Prep Started Early
    Get Thanksgiving Holiday Prep Started Early

      Whether you’ll be hosting a family get-together or celebrating with friends, start planning now to ensure a stress- and disaster-free Turkey day. SHARON LEETODAY Guest post by  Michelle Lee, Houzz It’s time to pack up those spooky Halloween decorations and transition your home for the next fall holiday. Whether you’ll be hosting a family get-together or ...

  15. Drool-Worthy Kitchens for Thanksgiving
    Drool-Worthy Kitchens for Thanksgiving

    In honor of Thanksgiving, join us for a look inside a few of our favorite kitchens. GUSTAVO GONZALEZ The kitchen is arguably the heart of every home – and this is especially true during Thanksgiving week! Turkeys will slowly roast, the secret family “stuffing” recipe will be prepped (the show stealer) and pinched cheeks and hugs will be doled out to the little ones with unrelenting ...

  16. Thanksgiving Decoration Ideas to Set the Scene
    Thanksgiving Decoration Ideas to Set the Scene

      All the best Thanksgiving decoration ideas should add some warmth, class, and personality to your home. When your family and friends gather at your table for roasted turkey and fresh-baked pumpkin pie, give the meal some festive flair. AUDREY SELLERSNOV 10, 2015 All the best Thanksgiving decoration ideas should add some warmth, class, and personality to your home. When your family and ...

  17. Understanding and Choosing Smart Home Products that Are Right for Your Lifestyle
    Understanding and Choosing Smart Home Products that Are Right for Your Lifestyle

    Figure out which smart home products can work best for you. Sharon Lee Yesterday Guest post by Patrick Hearn Many people are drawn into the world of smart home technology by cool features like smart lights and smart assistants, because they help make life more convenient. But it can also be somewhat intimidating for people to get started when they’re faced with a bevvy of technical ...

  18. What Is the Difference Between a Realtor and a Real Estate Agent?
    What Is the Difference Between a Realtor and a Real Estate Agent?

      A real estate agent, realtor, and broker are three separate individuals with differing levels of education, experience, and affiliation. In terms of their qualifications and the services they offer, you might be best suited with a realtor VS a real estate agent, or vice versa. VICTORIA KEICHINGERJUN 21, 2018 Are you working with a Realtor or a real estate agent? Often, people use the words ...

  19. How Much House Can You Afford?
    How Much House Can You Afford?

      Learn how much you can afford on a mortgage for a new home. Coldwell Banker real estate agents will help you meet your budget and find the perfect home. SHARON LEEOCT 2, 2018 HOUSE POOR [adjective | hous – poo·r] A person who can afford his or her home mortgage payments, but can’t afford much of anything else. Discretionary spending on restaurants, furnishings, ...

  20. “Smart Home” Technology Is the Future. Here’s Why
    “Smart Home” Technology Is the Future. Here’s Why

      Why should you consider upgrading to this increasingly prevalent technology? Let’s explore a few reasons. JILL HERTZBERGSEP 14, 2018 Today’s smartphones go a tremendously long way in making some of life’s responsibilities easier to manage. Their ability to interact with home automation tools has contributed significantly to the rise of Smart Home technology. By making ...

  21. Preparing to list your house for the Fall market? Follow these tips!
    Preparing to list your house for the Fall market? Follow these tips!

    First, yes your home will sell this time of the year with a few insider tips. 1. Less is more when decorating for Autumn or other seasonal times of the year.  2. Odd number of items on the table or dresser, mantal etc is best no more than 3-5. The eye is attracted to odd number and provides the interest you want.  3. Edit down the room to not show the current people living in the home ...

  22. How To Use Your Senses to Transition Your Home from Summer to Fall
    How To Use Your Senses to Transition Your Home from Summer to Fall

      Allow sight, sound, touch, taste and smell to be your guide with decorating your home for Fall. LINDSAY LISTANSKI Fall at home is comfort, warmth and serenity under one roof. From the smells of cinnamon to the coziness of curling up under a soft throw blanket there is no better season to enjoy your little slice of heaven that you call home sweet home. Here are some easy ways to transition ...

  23. How to Create an Organized Garage for Fall
    How to Create an Organized Garage for Fall

      These six steps will help you get your garage organized and ready for cooler weather. Sam Shalom Yesterday The following is a guest post from Andrea Davis of HomeAdvisor As the warm breezes of summer give way to chillier temperatures, consider rearranging the items in your garage to ensure you’re ready for colder weather. Here are six steps to help you get your garage organized ...

  24. Winning the Game: How to Turn Sporting Victories into Real Estate Success
    Winning the Game: How to Turn Sporting Victories into Real Estate Success

    Whether your playing days ended in pre-school or the pros, these tips from the field can help take your real estate career to the next level. ATHENA SNOWYESTERDAY Back to Real Advantages Caitlin Cucchiella, Pierre-Luc Letourneau Leblond and Jhason Clark are all new agents with Coldwell Banker Prime Properties in Albany, New York. They’ve each had successful college or professional athletic ...

  25. Homeschool Classroom Ideas
    Homeschool Classroom Ideas

      Learn how to decorate a homeschool classroom to help parents teach and students learn. Find out how units and workstations can positively impact concentration and information retention. Know how to decorate based on educational philosophy. S. Gonzales Today As many parents know, homeschooling offers several homegrown advantages over sending kids to public and private educational institutions. ...

  26. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Rule Under Review
    Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Rule Under Review

    As we continue through the 50th year of the Fair Housing Act, and assessing what fair housing means in today's society, it is obvious there are areas that need change. The Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule is under review, in it's current state, which HUD Secretary Ben Carson feels actually suffocates the investment in and development of some of our most distressed neighborhoods. ...

  27. How to Prevent Mold in Your Home
    How to Prevent Mold in Your Home

      One of the most common places where mold forms is in the bathroom. Prevent mold’s growth in and around your home by paying attention to practices that allow mold to thrive. RAY BUROWTODAY People generate moisture through everyday living, especially in the summer when people fight humidity with air conditioning. The resulting moisture in turn generates mold. One of the most common ...

  28. How to Captivate Home Buyers by Capturing a Hotel Vibe
    How to Captivate Home Buyers by Capturing a Hotel Vibe

      To get that hotel vibe, focus on these areas of your home. SHARON LEETODAY When it comes time to sell your home, you need to keep one thing in mind: buyers don’t want to see or feel you in the house. What we mean is that buyers are looking for a blank slate that they can envision making their very own. They don’t want your family pictures, unique style, or lived-in look. Instead, ...

  29. Disclosaphobia? 5 Tips for Completing a Seller’s Disclosure
    Disclosaphobia? 5 Tips for Completing a Seller’s Disclosure

    The seller’s disclosure is one of the most important documents that a buyer closely scrutinizes prior to going under contract. Here are important things to keep in mind as you complete this form. Victoria Keichinger Today Guest post by Cara Ameer The dreaded seller’s disclosure – it’s that pesky document that asks you umpteen questions. How many ceiling fans ...

  30. WHY IS AN AGENT WORTH THE COMMISSION?

    The number one question I get from prospective clients is whats your commission? This is typically followed by an explanation of why the homeowner thinks using an agent is not worth what it costs them. I understand that you want to profit from your home sale as much as possible and when its all said and done some sellers feel a pinch in their pocket when that commission check crosses the table ...

  31. Is Summer or Winter the Best Season to Buy a Home?
    Is Summer or Winter the Best Season to Buy a Home?

    Each season has something different to offer to a potential home buyer. Read the pros and cons of buying a home during the summer versus the winter. Lindsay Listanski Today You hear it a lot – there are best and worst times to make any sort of purchase. Whether it’s a television, a car, or a home, statistics are available that may influence your decision on when would be the best ...

  32. 5 Design Details to Consider When Planning Your Master Bathroom
    5 Design Details to Consider When Planning Your Master Bathroom

    5 Design Details to Consider When Planning Your Master Bathroom Derek Lotts Designing your master bathroom doesn’t have to be an over-challenging and tiring process if you make sure to plan out your work in advance. This doesn’t only include the main aspects of the redesign, but the smallest details as well. After all, this will help you organize yourself and the contractors better, ...

  33. Build your own home or enjoy seclusion with 31 level acres. Brunswick Schools in Rensselaer County NY
    Build your own home or enjoy seclusion with 31 level acres. Brunswick Schools in Rensselaer County NY

    Enjoy the seclusion with your own hunting grounds on 31 level acres in Rensselaer County NY.  See www.199BehuniakRoad.com    If you are selling or buying a home call or text me, JEFFREY HORN today at (518)465-8091. I will help you through this sales process. Jeffrey.Horn@ColdwellBankerPrime.com IF YOU LIKE MY BLOG PLEASE GO TO MY WEBSITE AND CLICK "LIKE".  

  34. Coldwell Banker Prime Properties Training is the best
    Coldwell Banker Prime Properties Training is the best

    Back in 2011 I wrote about how impressed I was with Coldwell Banker Prime Properties Training.  Today in 2014 I can still say... I am truly impressed at the level of training here at Coldwell Banker Prime Properties.  Awesome!! If you are selling or buying a home call or text me, JEFFREY HORN today at (518)465-8091. I will help you through this sales process. Jeffrey.Horn@ColdwellBankerPrime.com ...

  35. National Association of Realtors Celebrating 100 Years!
    National Association of Realtors Celebrating 100 Years!

    http://www.realtor.org/articles/realtors-celebrate-the-100th-anniversary-of-their-code-of-ethics If you are selling or buying a home call or text me, JEFFREY HORN today at (518)465-8091. I will help you through this sales process. Jeffrey.Horn@ColdwellBankerPrime.com IF YOU LIKE MY BLOG PLEASE "LIKE" MY WEBSITE.    

  36. All NYS Residents need to re-apply for the primary residence STAR exemption
    All NYS Residents need to re-apply for the primary residence STAR exemption

    Please take a moment now to re-apply for the STAR Exemption.  Click HERE to access the online registration portal and HERE to access the form for new home owners. SEE ASSESSOR'S PAGE FOR: Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Niskayuna, Rotterdam, Clifton Park, Loudonville, Latham, Duanesburg, Malta, Saratoga Springs, East Greenbush, Rensselaer, Schaghticoke, Glenville, Ballston, ...

  37. Pricing your home
    Pricing your home

    When you choose to sell your home contact the RIGHT agent, JEFF HORN, at (518) 465-8091. Here's another reason why. THE RIGHT PRICE TO SELL YOUR HOME Having the right price for your home is critical to getting the best price the market will allow and having it on the market for the least amount of time to get that price. The reason you hire me is to SELL the home at the ...

  38. FIRE SAFETY: Everybody Needs to be Aware!!!
    FIRE SAFETY: Everybody Needs to be Aware!!!

    Fire Safety.  The importance of understanding your home and what you can do to prevent fires cannot be emphasized enough.  SPEAKING TO THE EXPERTS.  In communications with Fire Department personnel and insurance underwriters and licensed electricians it was clearly communicated that older wiring can be dangerous.  An insurance underwriter at one insurance company communicated ...

  39. Ask Jeffrey Horn: How to keep your phone number
    Ask Jeffrey Horn: How to keep your phone number

    You're moving.  You've got the mover, the new home, and you sold your home but, what do you do with your phone number?  Wouldn't it be nice to keep the same number?  Here are a couple ideas.  IMPORTANT!!!  Do NOT cancel your service if you want to keep your number. REMOTE CALL FORWARD.  Remote call forward allows you to have calls forward from your old ...

  40. 12 Home Upgrades That Will Boost Your Home's Selling Price
    12 Home Upgrades That Will Boost Your Home's Selling Price

    By Kevin Jefferson If you are at the stage where you are looking to sell your home, you might be wondering what you can do to increase its value and appeal to potential customers, and make the entire process go more smoothly. Because, let’s admit it right away – selling your home is never easy. It will involve a lot of strangers walking with muddy shoes across your lawn, serving ...

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