The Tompkins County Neighborhood Decoder

This guide for buyers in Ithaca and the Finger Lakes emphasizes the importance of understanding neighborhood characteristics, which can vary significantly even within short distances. It highlights factors such as school districts, tax differences, and property values to assist buyers in making informed decisions. The current real estate market shows stabilizing prices around $380K, with a shift towards more selective buyers. The guide also offers insights on different neighborhoods and advice for navigating the buying process, while providing a fair-value analysis service.

Trending in Central NY: Offering home warranty to buyer when listing your home.

Home warranties are almost standard when selling a home in the western United States and they are growing in popularity in the Finger Lakes area of NY. It has been touted that homes or seller's that offer a home warranty sell faster and for more money.  It may be something to consider as a 'bonus' to … Continue reading Trending in Central NY: Offering home warranty to buyer when listing your home.

Buyer’s, ever wonder why an Agent asks if you’re pre-approved?

Why does an agent ask you if you’re pre-approved? Agents aren’t asking you if you’re pre-approved because they’re looking to size up how much you can spend. (At least not most agents…) They want and need to know that you are serious, and qualified to buy a house. And they certainly have their reasons for wanting to know… Real estate … Continue reading Buyer’s, ever wonder why an Agent asks if you’re pre-approved?