So word is that Punxsutawney phil did NOT see his shadow this morning which means an "early" spring! Well, we haven't had much of a winter in the greater Ithaca/Trumansburg area, but I know an early spring will still be welcome. The mild winter has brought the buyers out early this year and … Continue reading Trumansburg Tuesday (Happy Groundhog Day!)
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Monday Morning Market Update
I love alliteration... and educating folks on the local real estate market. So as the end of the year approaches, let's look at how the Tompkins County Residential Real Estate market statistics looked in 2015 (ytd: Jan 1, 2015-Dec 7, 2015) and compare that with previous years within the same time frame. The following graphic … Continue reading Monday Morning Market Update
It’s Featured Property Friday
Contrary to popular theory, winter is a great time to buy! Sellers can be more motivated this time of year and as a buyer you have less competition, which both can spell: DEAL. Take a look at today's Featured Property Friday! A rare find, both residential and commercial! A 3 bedroom, 2 full bath stick … Continue reading It’s Featured Property Friday
Monday Morning (real estate) Market Update
Only two more months left in the calendar year. The last statistical market update was back in August so let's see what's closed and what is still active since then... According to the Ithaca Board of REALTORS mls there have been 733 non-lake, front residential properties sold YTD (Jan 1 - Oct 26, 2015). The … Continue reading Monday Morning (real estate) Market Update
How do you know if you’ve hired the wrong REALTOR.
If you’ve never bought or sold a house before, you’ve probably never worked with a Realtor. If you didn’t do your research, it can cause major headaches. So, how do you know if you’ve hired the wrong Realtor? Lack of or no communication – if your Realtor isn’t communicating with you regularly, it’s a … Continue reading How do you know if you’ve hired the wrong REALTOR.
It’s Trumansburg Tuesday!
Time for a real estate market update for the greater T-burg area. Currently there are 44 residential properties listed for sale (in the mls) within the Trumansburg School District. The average listed price is $273,961 and the median (or middle) listed price is $236,000. The lowest listed price is $79,900 The highest listed price is … Continue reading It’s Trumansburg Tuesday!
What do I get paid for?
In my business, I've heard many things from sellers, but the one that sticks out the most is: "I know agent's charge anywhere from 6%-8% commission, but I'm looking for the best deal. What marketing do you do?" Translation: "I want cheap and fast and lots of ads." This might come as a surprise to some … Continue reading What do I get paid for?
Happy FEATURED PROPERTY FRIDAY!
It's May 1st, it's Friday and I've got a NEW LISTING for FEATURED PROPERTY FRIDAY! Newer contemporary home in Dryden with 1620 square feet of move-in ready living space. 2 bedroom suites with walk-in closets and attached full baths. Partially finished, full walk-out basement. Open concept kitchen and dining room with all the conveniences. After … Continue reading Happy FEATURED PROPERTY FRIDAY!
What are you doing this weekend?
How about coming out and previewing great homes, consulting real estate professionals and supporting a good cause!? Mark your calendars! It's the annual Regional Open House Weekend April 25 - 26, 2015! And there will probably be cookies. http://www.IthacaRealtors.com for a list of open houses in your area!