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​I bought my first investment property 15 years ago. It sure has been a fascinating journey!  10 years ago, I met my wife Gina and she has been along for the ride ever since.  We started this blog to share our stories and what we have learned along the way as well as to learn and share from others.  Whether you are in the market to purchase your first home, are a lifelong homeowner, or a seasoned investor, this blog's mission is to provide you with valuable education, tips, and advice. We have experienced a lot, however we also want to learn from you and your insightful knowledge! We'd love to hear your familiarity as a homeowner/investor: includingwhat has worked and what hasn't!

8 Important Tips to Remember When Selling Your Multi-Family Property

8/17/2019

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Selling a multi-family property is not the same as selling your personal home.  We put together a list of 8 very important things to do that will make the sale of your property go much smoother and faster!

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4th Avenue

8/5/2019

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So, I'm sitting at the table signing my life away with my real estate agent to my left and the pen in my right hand for which I had no idea what I was about to get into.  I was 25 years old and a year and a half out of college.  I just started my second year teaching in the Cohoes City School District.  I'm buying my first house for $80,000. It's a 3 unit fixer-upper on 4th Ave in Lansingburgh.  I've always been interested in real estate and the next 3 years would surely be an education to the start of my journey.  Closing day was on Halloween and I was so excited (or nervous depending, on how you look at it).  I drove straight from the closing table to the house ready to get to work.  I had my DIY book in hand with a handful of tools because out of the 3 apartments, there wasn't 1 that was complete and ready to live in.  I remember having to go outside and into the front door for the front apartment in order to use the shower because mine had a hole in the tube that went straight to the basement.  But that wasn't the chore for today! I was going to fix the leaky sink in the upstairs apartment. I had read all about it so... what could go wrong? ​

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Before You Contact An Agent: Tips For Buyers And Sellers

6/23/2019

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Just because you’re buying or selling a home doesn’t mean you should immediately contact a realtor. The following are the first steps in the home buying and selling process that you can complete before contacting a realtor, putting you ahead of the game. 

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What To Do With Your House In A Divorce????

6/4/2019

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No-one when they get married is planning for their divorce.  Unfortunately,  many marriages find themselves in this very situation and most people are not prepared to deal with all the complications that come along with it.  If you and your soon to be ex-spouse own a home, it could either be your largest asset or your greatest liability.  In either case it is a major obstacle that needs to be addressed.  So what are your options?  Well there are plenty, and some just might surprise you!

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Complete Moving Checklist

5/12/2019

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Few things are as chaotic as moving. In our article "Conquer your family move, no heroes or capes required" we offered some great advice to help make your move much easier.  In addition to go along with that below is an infographic  with step by step guide with tips complete with a timeline to help organize and make any move less stressful and much more manageable.  We have included a PDF you can download for your convenience.
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Easy and Fun Decluttering Tips: A Happy, Healthy Homes Start Here

5/5/2019

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Look around your home. If you feel stressed out, there’s a good chance that you have a clutter conundrum. Too much stuff and not enough time to use it – or keep it clean for that matter – is bad for your health and can take a toll on your emotional state. Fortunately, it’s not as hard as you might think to make changes that will improve your mood and allow you to better relax.

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What to do When you Inherit a House

4/24/2019

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When inheriting a home you are faced with many difficult decisions and a range of emotions.  The first thing to remember is that you have time and you should use that time to make informed,  not emotional decisions.  It is important that you speak with professionals because you do have options and depending on your unique situation, each one could be right for you.  You basically have 3 options:
​1) You can move into the home. 2) You can rent out the property. 3) Sell the home.   Lets take a look at each one a little closer.

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Capital District NY Real Estate Trends-Quarter-1, 2019

4/7/2019

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Much like 2018, the real estate market in 2019 for the Capital District is predicted  to be a hot one.  Median home values are up across most of the region and the trend is expected to continue for the upcoming year.  Let us take a look at where we are at right now and where the experts predict we are headed.

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What Are My Options When Facing Foreclosure?????

2/2/2019

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First, lets start out with what foreclosure means.  Foreclosure is the legal process by which a bank or lender uses to take possession of real estate due to a breach in a contract most commonly for non-payment.  When you enter into a contract with a  lender and you break that contract, the lender has the legal right to take ownership of the property.  If you find yourself possibly facing foreclosure, keep reading as there are some steps you can take to help avoid foreclosure or minimize the effects!
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How to Manage Your Home Remodel/Contractor - Part 2

1/24/2019

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​In part 1 of our series, we went over what to consider when hiring a contractor for your home improvement project (Read: How to avoid costly mistakes when hiring a contractor).  In part 2 we will cover how to manage the contractor that you hired to keep things on time, on budget, and ​the quality that you desire.  In part 1 we also covered the need for details within a contract,  so we won't discuss much about that in this article.  I do want to reinforce the importance on having one, however and a good one at that.  (See part 1).  Key elements to successfully working with your contractor are: communication, record keeping,  inspection, and disputes (hopefully you will avoid this last one!).  So lets take a closer look at each of these.

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    Chris McMahon

    Chris was born and raised in Saratoga Springs, NY.  He has been a member of the community for over 40 years both as a resident and as a teacher.  He bought his first investment property in Troy, NY in 2003 and has continued to be in the business ever since.  Chris resides with his wife Gina in Gansevoort, NY where he continues to teach in the Saratoga Springs City Schools and pursue his passion in real estate.  He is a licensed real estate agent with eXp Realty. 

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