The Sage Colleges Presents: Cyber Bullying: Keeping Children Safe What parents, educators, children and members of the community need to know. Date: Thursday, December 9th, 2010 Time: 6:00 pm Duration: 2 hours Location: Kahl Campus Center 224 - Albany Sponsored by: The Sage Colleges Contact: Wendy Diefendorf - diefew@sage.edu Join us for a panel presentation: What parents, educators, children and members of the community need to know. Limited seats available, register today! To register or for more information, contact: Wendy Diefendorf, Director of Graduate and Adult Admission (518) 292-8615  |  diefew@sage.edu  www.sage.edu/admission/events Free and open to the public   11/04/2010

Clifton Park NY Homes for Sale Flu Shot Clinic Saratoga County will be providing a Flu Shot Clinic at the Shenendehowa Adult Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park on Friday, November 12th from 1:30pm-3:30pm. Medicare and several insurances accepted. Otherwise cost is $15. Cash or check only, no credit cards. Registration required. Call 383-1343 for insurance information and to sign up. Open to the public.     11/03/2010

Josh Gonzalez a Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Prime Properties in Clifton Park NY 12065.  Helping Buyers and Sellers alike throughout Saratoga County Upstate New York.  I have enjoyed more than 10 years of experience in the real estate and home-service industries.  After 5 years of combined experience in working with Architects, Designers, Developers and Remodelers, I decided to fully engage my self in all aspects related to home ownership and earned my real estate liscense in 2005.  I then became a member of the Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR).  The past 10 years have provided me with an unparallel opportunity to service my clients with an uncommonly broad set of knowledge, skill and ability. Josh Gonzalez a Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Prime Properties in Cl... 10/26/2010

Clifton Park NY Homes for Sale Capital Region Skinny for September 2010   10/26/2010

Working with A REALTOR ®  When Buying or Selling a Home How Does it Work? There are many misconceptions when working with a REALTOR and real estate agents, in buying or selling a home. Below are just some common misconceptions people have when working with a REALTOR or real estate agent when buying or selling a home.   Common Misconceptions in Working With A REALTOR or Real Estate Agent When Buying or Selling a Home   The first misconception people have is with the term REALTOR. REALTOR is a designated term appointed by the National Association of Realtors, and it is only for members.  REALTORS are held to a higher standard than a real estate agent.  They must abide by additional guidelines and a stricter code of ethics. When working with a REALTOR or real estate agent different forms a... 10/25/2010

Clifton Park NY Homes for Sale Located in the Town of Rotterdam with Mohonasen schools, this 1680 Square Foot expanded Cape Cod was just listed.  This home is ready for it's new owners. Has updated roof & siding. Hardwoods throughout first floor protected by carpet for 40 years! 2 very large bedrooms upstairs with plenty of head-room & tons of storage. 2 very good size bedrooms downstairs with large living room & dining room. Great yard with shed & plenty of room to play, garden & relax. Needs some additional updates. Appliances included as-is. Motivated sellers. Priced to move at $160,000     10/25/2010

Clifton Park NY Homes for Sale Although the local real estate market, including Clifton Park NY, continues to be a buyers market there are 10 easy or inexpensive things every seller should do in order to expedite the sale of their home.  The entire premise of this list is 1) CLEAN and 2) MINIMIZE.  As a seller, you have every right to live anyway you chose, but if you want to maximize your selling price and minimize your Days on Market, then please follow these tips.  This list starts outside the home because the old adage still holds true; first impressions are lasting ones. Paint or replace worn-out mail boxes. Paint faded shutters. Wash or paint your front door. If your storm door is old and unsightly, remove it.  No storm door is better than a bad one. Replace or polish the front do... 10/22/2010

Clifton Park NY Homes for Sale There were 54 closings in the month of September in Clifton Park NY and the surrounding communities that make up the Shenendehowa Central School district.  Of these 54 homes, 13 were new construction.  Since a lot of new homes sell for more than their list price (due to upgrades) I have eliminated them from the following analysis. The Average Original List Price was $306,866 The Average Current List Price was $296,605 (Dropped 3.3% from Original List) The Average Sale Price was $284,729 The Sale price represents 96% of the Current List Price The Average Days On Market was 82 If you have any questions about the real estate market in Clifton Park NY or the greater Albany NY metropolitan area, please feel free to call me at your convenience.   10/21/2010

SEPTEMBER - 2010 Newsletter Housing Trends eNewsletter Welcome to the most current Housing Trends eNewsletter. This eNewsletter is specially designed for you, with national and local housing information that you may find useful whether you’re in the market for a home, thinking about selling your home, or just interested in homeowner issues in general. The Housing Trends eNewsletter contains the latest information from the National Association of REALTORS®, the U.S. Census Bureau and Realtor.org reports, videos, key market indicators and real estate sales statistics, a video message by a nationally recognized economist, maps, mortgage rates and calculators, consumer articles, plus local neighborhood information and more. Please click here to view the SEPTEMBER - 2010 Newsletter Housing T... 10/19/2010

Clifton Park NY Homes for Sale There were only 4 new Listings posted in Clifton Park NY yesterday but a whopping 21 Price Reductions.  This is one of the biggest differences I've seen in years.  So my question is; Do you want to list your house or do you want to sell it?  If you want to sell it, then you know how you need to price it!!! 10/19/2010

Clifton Park NY Homes for Sale 4 Bed, 4.1 Bath, 3 Car Garage, 7000+SF Custom Estate situated on 12 park like acres w/fenced paddocks, pond & stream. Cherry Kitchen w/ granite island. 3 fireplaces. Fabulous indoor gunite pool with hydro massage, waterfall, and sauna. Theatre room with mahogany bar. Master suite w/fireplace & jacuzzi. 1250 sq ft stable w/heated tack room, loft, 4 breeding stalls & bath, 2nd barn w/2 stalls, paddock & dog kennel, New skylights, New roof on home and barn, New carriage style garage doors. Listing courtesy of Re/Max Park Place. Listed at $879,000.           10/11/2010

Dress Up, Free Candy! What A great Holiday. Halloween Safety Tips for Trick or Treaters!   It's that time of year again, to pick out your favorite costume and go door to door for candy.  The excitement at this time of year can sometimes make children and adults less careful.  There are some simple ways to stay safe while having fun this Halloween. Here are some Halloween Safety Tips to help keep you safe on the spooky night a head.   Halloween Safety Tips   Choose a Halloween costume that is made of flame-retardant material. Add reflective tape to the costume or candy bag for safety.  Always make sure children are accompanied by an adult for safety when trick-or-treating. Stick to trick-or-treating in well-lit homes in familiar neighborhoods. Tell children not to accept anything that is... 10/07/2010

Clifton Park NY Homes for Sale - Amanda's Law There was a story in today's paper indicating that emergency crews were dispatched to a local home after a school-aged child was exhibiting "unusual symptoms" in the classroom.  Firefighters found that the carbon monoxide levels registered 120PPM.  Levels in excess of 35PPM are considered life threatening. Needless to say, this is a good time to remind everyone of Amanda's Law:   Amanda's Law goes into effect on February 21, 2010.  This law requires a working carbon monoxide detector be present in all homes.  The law is named for a Western New York teen who died from carbon monoxide poisoning while sleeping over at a friends house.  The law passed legislation less than a year after her death.  Please make sure you and your loved ones' have w... 10/07/2010

Laundry Room Storage: 5 Naked Truths. Courtesy of Josh Gonzalez of Coldwell Banker Prime Properties in Clifton Park NY, and Todd Stewart of Stewart Construction Inc in Burnt Hills NY. Unless you do your laundry in the buff, it's one chore that's never really done. Follow these laundry room storage ideas, however, and you can breeze through your dirty duds in no time. Locate your washer and dryer as close to bedrooms as possible, and then make supplies a snap to find with these laundry room storage ideas. Laundry Room Storage: 5 Naked Truths. Courtesy of Josh Gonzalez of Coldwell Banker Prime Properties in Clifton Park NY, and Todd Stewart of Stewart Construction Inc in Burnt Hills NY. 1. Make space for your washer and dryer Put your laundry room or area near bedrooms where you generate ... 10/06/2010

Clifton Park NY Homes for Sale Is the house a little too much to keep up? Tired of mowing the lawn and shoveling the driveway? Then Coburg Village may be the right place for you!!!   Welcome to Coburg Village, a unique community for active, independent seniors. Here you will find all the elements of the ideal retirement – elegant residences, engaging activities, all the conveniences of home…and none of the headaches. Take a walk through the many advantages they offer, and make yourself at home.  Click on the link above for complete details.       10/06/2010

Clifton Park NY Homes for Sale FREE Paper Shredding Day Town of Clifton Park NY residents are invited to a FREE paper shredding day sponsored by Clifton Park Center and 3N Document Destruction.  Just bring a canned good item to support local food pantries. This is a great service to help keep all your personal information secure and minimize landfill waste. 10/06/2010

Clifton Park NY Homes for Sale Quarterly Market Stats for Saratoga County Q3 2009 Unit Sales - 638    Avg List - $282,777    Avg Sale - $275,259    Avg DOM - 87 Q3 2010 Unit Sales - 445    Avg List - $306,871    Avg Sale - $297,522    Avg DOM - 83 Change Units Sales <30.3%>    Avg List +8.5%        Avg Sale +8.1%        Avg DOM <4.6%> Now, when I took college business classes they always taught me that as demand falls, so do prices.  Anybody dare to try and explain this to me?  Unit sales have been falling in our market for 5 years and prices are still up!!! 10/06/2010

Halloween Real Estate Delights October 2010 Real Estate Market Snapshot   Search Homes For Sale in Clifton Park, Burnt Hills, and Saratoga Springs NY Coldwell Banker Prime Properties is the number 1 real estate Coldwell Banker company in NY State.  Coldwell Banker Prime Properties is a full service real estate company serving the entire Capital District of NY.   2010 Real Estate Market Snapshot Pendings were nearly identical from the month of August.  The average number of days a home stays on the real estate market went down.  The median sales price has increased. September pendings remain steady.  This is great news as this number continues to point towards market stability.  Certainly an enviable place we have held in the Capital District for sometime. Another market indicator that o... 10/06/2010

Clifton Park NY Homes for Sale - Townhouse & Condo Inventory There are currently 40 Townhouses or Condos on the market in the Shenendehowa Central School District to include Clifton Park NY.  The Average List price is $176,577, with a low of $119,900 and a high of $230,000.  If you are downsizing or just getting started, one of these beautiful properties could be just the right home for you.  Listed below are the 10 listings that represent the average listings. If you have questions about any Clifton Park NY Home for Sale, please call me anytime. Thanks!!! MLS # Address List Price BRs BAs GAR Age SqFt DOM 201018583   78  WESTCHESTER DR $169,900 2 1.1 1 25 1237 162 201028180   20  WILLARD DR $169,900 3 1.1 1 37 0 33 201016874   65  WESTCHESTER DR $169,900 3 1.1 1 25 1479 180 201017617   ... 10/06/2010

Clifton Park NY Homes for Sale - Precision Floors If you need to have your hardwood floors refinished or new ones installed, please contact Tom at Precision Floors.  With over 20 years experience, they are polite, professional, and courteous.  Tom can be reached at 518-365-9655. Call today for your free quote.   10/06/2010