Is now a good time to sell in Schenectady? Are buyers still active in the Capital Region? These are the questions homeowners are asking right now—and the answers aren’t found in national headlines. Real estate is hyper-local, and what’s happening on your street matters far more than what’s happening across the country. In this blog, Christine Serafini breaks down what sellers actually need to know and why real data and local insight make all the difference.

If you’re renting in Schenectady or the Capital Region because it feels “safer,” you’re not alone. But safety isn’t the same as stability and it could be costing you long-term wealth. Discover how homeownership can change your financial future.

Selling a single-family home in the Capital District? What you don’t know about pricing, timing, and buyer behavior could cost you. This post breaks down why experience matters more than ever.

Buying in East Greenbush and building a monthly budget? Most buyers focus on the mortgage payment, but utilities can move your true cost of living more than you expect. Lenders usually do not count routine utilities when they qualify you, so it is on you to plan for them. In this guide, you will learn how to estimate electricity, heat, water, sewer, trash, and internet so your budget matches real life. Let’s dive in. Why utilities belong in your budget Lenders qualify loans u