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Showing posts with label Hodgkins. Show all posts

Welcoming Our Newest Team Member


Meet Lisa Chelenza, our newest team member.

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Today we want to celebrate a new addition to our team: Lisa Chelenza. Lisa got her license just a week ago, but you might have heard her voiceovers on the radio or seen her on television, where she was the dome host for basketball and football games. We’re so excited to have her on the Chip Hodgkins Team. In just the short time she’s been here, she already has a couple of listing and buyer appointments! If you have any real estate needs or questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’d love to help you.

What Can We Expect for the Central New York Real Estate Market in 2014?



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Welcome back and happy new year! 2013 was a great year. In year's past we've seen stable, flat or downward markets. Instead, in 2013, we saw an increase; home listings were up 4% and homes sold were up 6%.

That means there is a shortage in inventory and buyers need your home. If you're thinking about selling, now is a great time. There is less competition and a high demand. That means more money in your pocket.

Give me a call today and we can get started on your listing!

New York State Star Program



Welcome back to my video blog. Today I wanted to talk to you about saving money and who doesn't love to do that?

You may have received a flyer in the mail about the New York State Star Program. This program can earn you thousands of dollars off of your taxes.

If your primary residence is in New York, through the Star Program you get 30 percent off of your school taxes.

Remember, you need to sign up by Dec. 31 by either calling 518-457-2036 or visiting www.Tax.NY.gov  It only takes about a minute to sign up!

Are you a veteran? Whether you are a veteran of the Cold War, foreign war or a disabled vet you can get 60 percent off of your property tax. 60 percent! That means if you have property tax of $10,000, you can save up to $6,000!

Don't wait! This is an incredible opportunity to keep more money in your pocket!

How the Syracuse Market Compares Nationally



Hey, everyone. Welcome back to my video blog! We have all heard about how the national market is rising. A lot of people have asked me whether the Syracuse market is increasing the same.

The Syracuse market is increasing, but not at the same rate as many of the national markets are. That's not all bad, though. Let me explain.

There are 40 markets right now that are dramatically increasing causing the national average to go up 12-18 percent.

Let's take a look at one of those markets, Phoenix, Arizona for example. Their market dropped by 60 percent. That means at the  beginning of 2007 a home priced at $1 million dropped down to $400,000.

Since then their market has increased by 38 percent. So that $1 million home is now $520,000. That still is only half of what it's actually worth.

In Syracuse we only dropped 10-25 percent depending on what price range you look at. We have increased about four percent since that drop. So while we are increasing slower, we also did not have the dramatic losses the other markets had.

When you are getting ready to sell your home, it's important to know the market, the neighborhood, etc. The best way to do that is to get a comparative market analysis and a trend market analysis from an experienced realtor.

If you have any questions, or would like a market analysis, please give me a call!