Orange County NY Real Estate

This is the perfect reminder that when you are going to short sale a home or purchase a short sale you must abide by all of the rules.   The economy is in enough trouble without people further trying to scam the system.  Just another story to read for those people planning on scamming their lende...

GET READY FOR SUMMER! The average homeowner spends about $1900 a year on energy costs.  You can lower your energy bills and save the environment at the same time! Here are some summer tips to trim your utility bills: Set your thermostat to 78 degrees when you are home and 85 degrees when you are ...

      Several weekends ago we stopped in Sugar Loaf on our way home to take a quick peek and see if there was anything new.  Sugar Loaf is such a quaint and interesting place and you never know what might be going on there.  There are always locals and tourists to be found browsing the many shop...

This turkey has been hanging around the woods of my yard for the past few weeks.  The other day I just happened to catch that she was standing in the woods when I saw the movement.  When she wasn't moving you would never have even noticed she was there because she blended in so well with her sur...

In May Governor Cuomo introduced a game-changing plan -- Tax-Free NY -- that would revitalize our upstate economies by transforming our university centers into magnets for new businesses, start-ups and investment. This innovative plan is drawing statewide support from business leaders (click here...

    This move in ready 3/4 bedroom, 2 bath home is bigger than it looks!  Beautiful hardwood floors with custom inlays.  Some new windows, new storm door and finished basement.  Perfect location for a commuter.  Just minutes to the train, bus or Route 84. ** FREE HOME WARRANTY **   MLS # 542807  ...

Last week I had a mortgage problem that was troubling one of my sellers and I was having problems getting a straight answer as to what was actual fact when it came to FHA guidelines in this situation.  Once again Active Rain became my saving grace.  I turned to George Souto who was more than happ...

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Recently my partner and I have listed a property for sale that has a cesspool instead of a newer septic or municipal sewer.  In our area that is not uncommon since certain areas have much older and historic homes.  Multiple buyers have loved the home when viewed with their Realtor.   When you rec...

This is a post by Wayne & Jean from Union County New Jersey and I couldn't resist sending it out to my readers.  We are always looking for ways to save money and use things we have around the house and here is a list of things you can do with lemons naturally instead of with chemicals.  Great lis...