Is that negotiable???

We have all made purchases in the past, but how many of them were based on negotiating a price? Buying a vehicle, something on Ebay, Marketplace or other similar sites, maybe? Consider this, a sale or purchase of real estate is one of the largest sales or purchases a person makes in a lifetime where…

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And the Five Star Real Estate Award goes to…

Elisa Bruno-Midili of the Ronald Midili Home Team at McGrath Realty Inc, has been selected as a 2024 Five Star Real Estate  Award winner for the 13th consecutive year! Five Star Real Estate Agents are selected based on consumer evaluations, production and business information. Only outstanding professionals who provide quality service and care are chosen to receive this…

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Peaceful and Relaxing Getaway!

Tucked away in the Hudson Valley is Mohegan Woodlands a summer community of cottages. The minute you step onto this 8+ acre compound you can feel a sense of community and belonging. The 29 strategically placed cottages were constructed in the 1940’s to attract city dwellers to the northern suburbs.   Mohegan Lake, in the 1920s, was…

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Housing Affordability Solutions

The #1 homebuyer obstacle is affordability followed by discrimination, mortgage access and agent performance according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) latest consumer survey. Measures are being taken to reduce these barriers by NAR so that the economy can thrive.  Affordability in the housing market is of great concern. Rising rates, low inventory and…

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The Housing Market: Correction or Crash???

What will it be? Is a crash imminent or a correction coming? The real estate market is cyclical and it will always be that way. Over time prices rise, fall and correct to satisfy demand and other economic factors like inflation. This year is no different, inventory remains low, buyer demand high and prices… “Existing…

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What a Buyer Should Expect from Their Realtor

What should a buyer expect from their Realtor? A Realtor is hired to represent a buyer in the purchase of what very well could be the largest asset of their life, so what is expected? Firstly, understand that the Realtor/buyer relationship is a partnership and there is a team necessary to complete the process. Buyer,…

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