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Real Estate Insighter

Blog by Lisa Champagne
Guilderland, New York
Welcome to my blog "Real Estate Insighter". Here you'll learn the inside scoop on what's going on with capital region real estate, the national market as well as helpful tips & stories. Check back weekly as I cover new issues and answer your questions. Have a specific question you'd like answered? Please click on the link below and contact me through my website www.lisachampagne.com.

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RE: FSBO or Not?
Good article Lisa.  Many homeowners think the...

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T'is the Season
Nov. 24, 2009
it’s definitely the time of year when houses and their neighborhoods are looking festive and fantastic. Couple that with the extension and expansion of the $8,000 tax credit, along with interest rates hovering around 5% and this may be the best holiday
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Understanding Agency
Nov. 17, 2009
Understanding agency and the different types of relationships is really important when you decide to work with a real estate professional. Whether you’re a buyer or seller, you need to know the basics. Who represents your interest and who doesn’t?
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Congress Extends & Expands the $8,000 Tax Credit
Nov. 9, 2009
Last week Congress voted to extend the $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers and expand the bill to include move-up or repeat home buyers. If you’re currently under contract and worried about closing by the November 30 deadline, you’re in the c
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FSBO or Not?
Nov. 3, 2009
If you’re thinking about selling your home yourself, it’s important you make an informed decision to do so; these are my thoughts
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Just the Facts Jack
Oct. 27, 2009
For the fourth month in a row, the Capital Region shows an increase in “pending” sales or sales of contract. The $8,000 tax credit and the NYS MCC, both first-time home buyer incentives, may contribute to the increased activity.
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This Land is Your Land
Oct. 22, 2009
Finding a suitable piece of land can be a challenge and making sure that the property is a good place to build requires an agent to ask the right questions and reach out to the right people
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Planning Ahead--The Seller's Advantage
Oct. 14, 2009
despite not having a crystal ball when it comes to legislation, bank lending and mortage rates, having the luxury to plan ahead certainly gives my sellers an advantage.
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