Cindy Vdoviak at Coldwell Banker Prime Properties

Buying a House in the Winter Thinking of giving new meaning to "home for the holidays" this year? Winter may not be the first-choice season for buying a house in the eyes of many shoppers, and that's precisely why it's an ideal time for savvy buyers to find the right home in an advantageous market. You will definitely have less...

Home Selling Tips for Pet Owners Dog, cat, bird, fish, and beyond whatever species your companion is, you know a pet isn't just an animal. They're family! In fact, studies have shown a big yard for Fido to play in is a factor in many buyers' decisions about which homes to bid on. But what happens when you're on the other side of...

5 Times When It's Okay to Offer Over Asking Price You've been thinking about buying a house for some time now, and you've finally found the perfect home. Your dreams are about to come true, and you're thrilled! But... it's not quite done yet. Before the house is yours, you'll need to make an offer, and the seller needs to accept it. This is a critical...

What is a Short Sale? Watch any popular real estate show on television and you've probably heard a lot of different takes on short sales. Some people swear by them, while others avoid them. But what is a short sale all about, really? Simply, a short sale is the sale of a property for less than the amount owed on the mortgage....

How Home Equity Fuels Your Next Move Selling your home is as much of a lifestyle decision as it is a financial decision. Like any other investment, you want to make sure that you're making financially responsible decisions every step of the way. One option that you have when selling your home is to use your current equity to finance your...

Is Your House FHA-Friendly? The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is a valuable tool for homebuyers because it allows buyers with good credit to secure home loans with a down payment as low as 3.5 percent. It's important to keep this in mind when selling your home because around 30 percent of buyers rely on FHA loans to purchase...

TWO HOUSES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE! Your dream home PLUS a ranch style bldg that is approx 2344sf of living space! Located in the Great Adirondack Mountains and ov...erflowing with resort like features. You will fall in love with this 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath home with mature Adirondack landscaping and breathtaking views. The 2nd bldg has its own Adirondack flare w/a fully equipped commercial kitchen, large bar, custom built fireplace and could easily be a second home and all on the same property. All season living w/60ft. lap pool to all kinds of outdoor fun like hiking, fishing and cross-country skiing to 4 wheeling without leaving your compound. A huge barn/garage for addl storage of all your toys.Close proximity to NYS Trails, Royal Mt. Ski Resort, lakes and hiking trails for more family fun. See more

Moving In? 9 Ways to Feel More at Home Buying a house is one of the happiest feelings of your adult life. Although this exciting time will have you grinning from ear to ear, your first few nights in your new place can feel a little weird almost as if you're staying at a hotel or friend's home. When you're moving in after buying a house,...

Getting Real with the Deal: What You Need to Know About Lowball Offers For many homeowners, the thought of selling your home for less than what you believe it's worth is unthinkable. After all, your goal is to try to make a profit or recoup the majority of your initial investment. Unfortunately, lowball offers are often part of the home selling process. There are many instances...