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Great Sacandaga Lake Real Estate

3 Deadly mistakes every Home Buyer should avoid.


Deadly Mistake #1: Thinking you can’t afford it.
Today, buying the home of your dreams is easier than ever before. Many people who thought that buying the home they wanted was simply out of their reach are now enjoying a new lifestyle in their very own new home.

Buying a home is the smartest financial decision you will ever make. In fact, most American and Canadian home owners would be financially broke at retirement if it weren’t for one saving grace-the equity in their home. Furthermore, mortgage rates are more flexible today than ever and tax allowances favor home ownership.


Real estate values have always risen steadily. Of course there are peaks and valleys, but the long term the trend is a consistent increase. This means that every month when you make a mortgage payment the amount that you owe on the home goes down and the value typically increases. This owe less-worth more situation is called equity build-up and is the reason you can’t afford not to buy.


Even if you have little money for a down payment or credit problems, chances are that you can still buy that new home. It just comes down to knowing the right strategies, and working with the right people. See below.


Deadly Mistake #2; Not hiring a buyer’s agent to represent you.


Buying property is a complex and stressful task. In fact, it is often the biggest single investment you will make in your lifetime. At the same time, real estate transactions have become increasingly complicated. New technology, laws, procedures and competition from other buyers require buyer agents to perform at an ever-increasing level of professionalism. For many homebuyers, the process turns into a terrible, stressful ordeal. In addition, making the wrong decisions can end up costing you thousands of dollars. It does not have to be this way!


Work with a buyer’s agent who has a keen understanding of the real estate business and who is on your side. Buyer’s agents have a fiduciary duty to you. That means they are loyal to only you and are obligated to look out for your best interests. Buyer’s agents can help you find the best home, the best lender and the best inspector. Best of all, in most cases, the buyer’s agent is paid out of the seller’s commission, even though he/she works for you.


Trying to buy a home without an agent at all is, well…unthinkable.

 

Deadly Mistake #3: Getting a cheap inspection.


Buying a home is probably the most expensive purchase you will ever make. This is no time to shop for a cheap inspection. The cost of a home inspection is very small relative to the home being inspected. The additional cost of hiring a certified inspector is almost insignificant. As a homebuyer, you have recently been crunching the numbers, negotiating offers, adding up closing costs, shopping for mortgages and trying to get the best deals. Do not stop now.

Do not let your real estate agent, a patty-cake inspector or anyone else talk you into skimping here.


With 30 + years in the industry, we have done more inspections, have more experience and more Certifications and have been in business longer than any other individual, not to mention those right out of school and any of those Franchises.

Professional Inspection Services. LLC
P.O. 902
Northville,N.Y.12134
518-863-6261

www.proinspectionandtesting.com

 

Adirondack Mountain Property
Larry and Teri DeRubbo
30 Overlook Terrace West
PO Box 160, Corinth, NY 12822
518-696-5580

Specializing in waterfront properties on
and around the Great Sacandaga Lake

Adirondack Traditions
located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains,
offers Daniel Boone Log Homes at the same costs per
square foot as conventional building!

We offer Log Home Packages, customized plans and designs,
buildling using our expert team, building support - to
help you manage the building process yourself.
We can even find land for you to build on!!

1-518-661-5503 ~ P.O. Box 221 ~ Mayfield, NY 12117

5 Bradt Hill Rd. - Edinburg, NY 12134
518-863-4175

Post and Beam Homes / Residential Construction
Homes

Brownell Lumber Company
96 Northville Road , Edinburg, NY
518-863-4337

Building Supplies / Homes / Docks

Besides offering our renowned home and dock packages, Brownell Lumber Company also features a full service retail lumberyard and hardware store. Whether you're looking for building supplies or tools for your latest project, we more than likely have it in stock. We feature full lines of plumbing, electrical and fastening products. In addition to our wide selection, our knowledgeable staff will personally answer your questions and recommend techniques and products to help you get the job done right. We load all of our customer's orders, and offer convenient delivery services as well. We realize you have many choices for your home-improvement needs, and we want to show you what a difference custom service can make to the success of your projects.

Coldwell Banker Arleen Sitterly
Arlene M. Sitterly, Inc. 
Coldwell Banker Arlene M. Sitterly, Inc.

363 N. Comrie Avenue, Johnstown, NY 12095
518-762-9885  

Servicing our community since 1956 with
commitment, innovation, integrity,
Route 30 PO Box T, Mayfield
518-661-5992

Justine A. Davidson Real Estate
301 Bridge Street · P.O. Box 514 · Northville, NY 12134

518-863-6550
View Listings


The Great Pine Camp

The Great Pine Camp. A unique double lot, encircled by soaring great pines, undisturbed by the construction of this Timberframe cottage. A nature trail carved behind the camp, with wildlife, rock walls and wild flowers, leads to a very private sandy beach with mountain views and 100’ of frontage on The Great Sacandaga Lake. Call 470-0520 for more information. Value priced at $475,000.
726 State Highway 349 Gloversville, 12078

Residential:
Panelized Homes, Custom Homes, Additions, Design/Build
Steel Buildings:
Commercial, Residential, Industrial, Warehousing, Professional Offices
Commercial:
Professional Offices, Industrial Buildings, Restaurants, Design/Build
Concrete:
Poured Foundations, Floors and Flatwork, Sidewalks, Alaskan Slabs
Kuhn Real Estate Agency

69 E. Main Street - Johnstown, NY 12095
518-762-9553
Over 40 years serving Fulton County

Peter Allen Construction

Post & Beam Homes / Residential Construction / Pole Buildings
Excavation / Septic Systems / Sun Decks

418 County Hwy 113, Northville, N.Y. 12134
(518) 863-6063

 

Robataille Rentals
581 North Shore Road /Edinburg/ email  
518-863-6420

Lake Front Camp - sleeps 6 - Full Kitchen, Carpeted, TV, Boat Dock
Open 4 Seasons for weekend or full week rentals
( Except July and August are full week rentals only)
Boating - Swimming - Fishing - Hunting - Snowmobiling

  

Sacandaga Properties
Bruce R. Brownell
132 S. Main St - PO Box 190
Northville, NY 12134
518-863-4144

Specializing in 4 Season Vacation Properties

  

We have secured a contract through May 2015 with Ferrellgas, the nation's second largest propane supplier, at 40 cents above Ferrellgas' weighted average cost of propane!

Click the here to find out more!

   

Thomas J. Real Estate Inc.
78 Northville Rd | P.O. Box 895 | Edinburg, NY | 12134
518-863-4691

We are a full service real estate office committed to providing Friendly & Personalized Service - Register HUD Broker - Knowledge of the area - Ability to work with all real estate agents • Member of two Multiple Listing Service’s

Thomas J. McGroder - Licensed Real Estate Broker
Donna E. Hunter- Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Kelly Perham - Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Cheri Riemann - Licensed Assoc. Real Estate Broker
Jo Palmateerr - Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Toran Real Estate


Toran Lake Country

518-696-5006
Specializing in seasonal and waterfront properties.

Business and Amazing Building

Well Established Stained Glass Business
Housed In A Beautiful Three- Story
150 Federal Brick Building
Located in the Foothills of the Adirondacks!

More info...

Virginia M. Mackey
Real Estate
  Virginia M. Mackey CRS
226 East Fulton Street, Gloversville

518-773-3298
518-773-3863 - voice mail


 


Adirondack Mountain Property
Larry and Teri DeRubbo
30 Overlook Terrace West
Corinth, NY 12822
518-696-5580
Specializing in waterfront properties on and around the Great Sacandaga Lake
 
Adirondack Traditions
P.O. Box 221
Mayfield, NY 12117
518-661-5503
located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains,
offers Daniel Boone Log Homes at the same costs per
square foot as conventional building!

Better Priced Homes
PO Box 568
Gloversville NY 12078

518 725-4882

Brownell Construction
5 Bradt Hill Rd.
Edinburg, NY 12134
518-863-4175

Post and Beam Homes / Residential Construction

Brownell Lumber Company
96 Northville Road
Edinburg, NY
518-863-4337
Building Supplies / Homes / Docks

Casa Bella Realty
1850 Riverfront Center, Amsterdam, NY 12010
518-843-0907

Residential, New Construction, Land" Beautiful Homes are our Business"


Coldwell Banker
Arlene M. Sitterly, Inc

363 N. Comrie Avenue, Johnstown, NY 12095
518-762-9885  
Servicing our community since 1956 with commitment, innovation, integrity,

Illustrated Properties
Route 30 PO Box T
Mayfield
518-661-5992

Justine A. Davidson Real Estate
301 Bridge Street
Northville, NY 12134

518-863-6550

Kucel Stan S. Contractors Inc.
726 State Highway 349 Gloversville, 12078
518-661-5878
Residential, Steel Buildings,
Commercial

Kuhn Real Estate Agency
69 E. Main Street
Johnstown, NY 12095
518-762-9553
Over 40 years serving Fulton County


Peter Allen Construction
418 County Hwy 113
Northville, N.Y. 12134
(518) 863-6063
Post & Beam Homes / Residential Construction / Pole Buildings/ Excavation / Septic Systems / Sun Decks

Professional Inspection Services. LLC
P.O. 902
Northville,N.Y.12134
518-863-6261

Robataille Rentals
581 North Shore Road Edinburg email  
518-863-6420
Lake Front Camp - sleeps 6 - Full Kitchen, Carpeted, TV, Boat Dock Open 4 Seasons for weekend or full week rental

Sacandaga Properties
Bruce R. Brownell
132 S. Main St
PO Box 190
Northville, NY 12134

518-863-4144

The Sacandaga Group

We have secured a contract through May 2015 with Ferrellgas, the nation's second largest propane supplier, at 40 cents above Ferrellgas' weighted average cost of propane!


Thomas J. Real Estate Inc.
518-863-4691

We are a full service real estate office committed to providing Friendly & Personalized Service - Register HUD Broker - Knowledge of the area - Ability to work with all real estate agents • Member of two Multiple Listing Service’s


Toran Lake Country
518-696-5006
Specializing in seasonal and waterfront properties

Virginia M. Mackey CRS
226 East Fulton Street
Gloversville

518-773-3298

 

     

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