Date Archives: March 2022

Butterfly gardens are popular additions to Albany homes for sale as they decorate backyard spaces and delight children. Not only are these insects beautiful to observe, but they are also an integral part of the ecosystem as they pollinate plants. Fortunately, butterflies are easy to attract with the proper setup. Our real estate agents have compiled a simple guide below to help you start a unique butterfly garden.

1. Select the Right Location
   Choose a sunny site in your backyard as butterflies love to bask and most plants that attract them love the sun too. Ensure that the winged beauties will receive sunlight for half the day.

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The Capital Region has become known for its dining and drinking culture over the past few years. If you're a bourbon lover, then you're in luck: There are several craft distillers and bourbon bars in and around Albany. While you're in the area looking at Albany homes for sale, we highly recommend stopping by one of these destinations for a drink, a tasting, and perhaps even a tour.

1. Albany Distilling Company: 75 Livingston Ave., Albany, NY 12207
   Albany Distilling Company is a small craft distillery that creates spirits using a combination of traditional and modern methods. They make their own rum and vodka, but they're particularly well known for their bourbon whiskey. It's 43% ABV and aged for 48 months.

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Living in an older home can sometimes feel like a catch-22. How do you infuse the comforts of modern-day living without compromising its character and old-world charm? Period homes, like these Albany homes for sale, offer a captivating glimpse into bygone days and come with charming architectural details that imbue them with a timeless appeal. That said, you still want your kitchen to be functional and energy-efficient.

Let's see how you can modernize your period kitchen while retaining those beautiful features that made you fall in love with it in the first place.

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After a busy day in Albany, there's no better place to relax, unwind, and see the sights than Lark Street. Often compared to Manhattan's Greenwich Village for its fun, funky vibe, history, and abundance of culture, Lark Street offers a little something for everyone. Our real estate agents know Albany, and we're sure that you'll love getting to know Lark Street too.

• Why Lark Street Is the Capital Region's Greenwich Village
  Some neighborhoods just have a unique vibe, and Lark Street is certainly one of them. Consider it your answer to Greenwich Village—just located much closer to Albany homes for sale. Like Greenwich Village, Lark Street is a mixed residential/commercial neighborhood, where art, culture, food, shopping, history, and family fun meet. No matter where you come from or what you're interested in, Lark Street will make you feel right at home.

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