Whether You Like Sunshine or Snow, Syracuse is for You

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Today I'm at Toggenburg Mountain Winter Sports Center, which is one of 6 ski resorts that are only 20 minutes outside of Syracuse. This ski resort in particular is very family friendly, and also has 21 trails, two terrain parks, and five ski lifts. Night skiing is also an option here, with 16 of the 21 lifts available at night.

Another big attraction to Syracuse is Destiny USA. Formerly known as the Carousel Center, this mall is a six story shopping and entertainment complex located on Onondaga Lake in Syracuse. With more than 200 shops and 29 million visitors annually, it is certain to please anyone in the family.

Syracuse also has more snowplows than anywhere in the nation. This may seem like an odd statistic to boast about, but if you hate driving on snowy and icy roads, then you should take a look at what the streets of Syracuse look like after 14 inches of snow. There aren't a lot cities that could recover so quickly from that amount of snowfall.

These are just a few of the things that make this city so great. If you're interested in buying or selling in the Syracuse area, or if you would like to know more about Syracuse and why it is such a great place to live, then give me a call at (315) 449-6685 or email me at info@hodgkinshomes.com

One Simple Way to Make Move-in Day Faster, Easier and Cheaper

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Hello and welcome back to my video blog. Today I'm going to be heading over to Staples to show you one way that you can make your move easier, quicker, and cheaper.

My suggestion for you is that you color-coordinate the tape you use on all your boxes. For example, if you have boxes that need to go into the kitchen, then use 'bacon' decorated tape to notify your movers that these things need to be moved into the kitchen. If you have children, use a Spongebob Squarepants duct tape to signify that these things belong in the children's room.

To further notify your movers about where you want things to go, post a sign near an entryway that tells them where the designated boxes should be taken to. This will speed up your moving process, and by doing so, will also save you more money.

Moving is never enjoyable or easy, but hopefully this helps. Thanks for tuning in again!

If you have any questions or comments for me, I can be reached at (315) 449-6685 or email me at info@hodgkinshomes.com

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!