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Rates Just Crossed 7%. Should Ithaca Buyers Consider an ARM?

What just happened with rates Here's the short version. The 30-year fixed rate crossed 7% for the first time in 20 months, hitting 7.31% on September 30 on Intercontinental Exchange's index after the Federal Reserve raised rates a quarter point in September. Some lenders were quoting north of 7.5% last week. (Inman) And buyers are … Continue reading Rates Just Crossed 7%. Should Ithaca Buyers Consider an ARM?

Trumansburg Tuesday

There are only 6 (Trumansburg) Tuesdays left in the year!   And Trumansburg is having a banner year for real estate.   This tells me the economy in the area and the desirability to live here is strong. Inside the village, YTD, 31 residential properties have sold.  The average sale price is $235,000.  This is the most … Continue reading Trumansburg Tuesday

What are you waiting for?

  MLS#:  133488 Property Type:  Single Family Bungalow Bedrooms:  2 Bathrooms:  1 Square Footage:  800 Location:  Trumansburg Year Built:  1950 $116,500 Delightful Little Home ! Tburg Village on 1 acre with a FULL BASEMENT! Creekside living! Walk to farmer's market, post office, coffee shops, restaurants, bank, and other Main street conveniences. Gleaming hardwood floors, arched doorways, and new appliances. Roomy kitchen with plenty … Continue reading What are you waiting for?

Class of 2010 heading into real world, but where should they live?

Ithaca, NY Home to Cornell University and Ithaca College, Ithaca turns out to be a pretty good place to stick around after college. Alternative weekly Utne Reader calls the 30,000-resident city "the most enlightened," especially with a vibrant scene for young people. Downtown there's a mall that was once a high school, a citywide arts festival, … Continue reading Class of 2010 heading into real world, but where should they live?