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The Sterling BlogIf you’re looking to learn more about Capital Region real estate, you’ve come to the right place! In this blog, you’ll find spotlights on local communities, tips for buying and selling homes, and much more. Whether you’re considering a new construction home in Ballston Spa or are wondering how to prepare your home for an open house, you’ll find posts here that can help. If you have questions that aren’t covered in our posts, or if you’re ready to enter the market, contact one of our agents today!
Despite High Interest Rates, Now Is Still a Good Time to Buy a Home in the Capital Region
Buying a home is a major decision, but when is the best time to act? Although today’s housing market features high interest rates, experts note that there are still advantages to purchasing your new home now rather than later. For more information about this topic, we...
What to Know About Buying a New Construction Home in the Winter: Your Questions Answered
If you’re looking into buying a new construction home near Saratoga Springs, NY, you may be wondering about signing onto a project like the building of a new house when winter is around the corner. While it’s true we can get some harsh weather come November in the...
Find Out Which Capital Region Home Renovations Offer the Best Return on Investment
Whether you’re looking to make some quality of life improvements to your Capital Region home or sell in the near future, it’s important to consider which renovation projects offer the best return on investment (ROI). A project with a good ROI is one that will increase...
Understand the Different Types of Mortgages Available in Today’s Real Estate Market
Choosing the right mortgage is an important part of the homebuying process, and you want to be prepared. We previously wrote about the 4 major types of mortgages, but what other options are available these days? To help Capital Region homebuyers make an informed...
Trained Right: How Sterling Real Estate Group Prepares Agents to Best Represent Buyers of New Construction Homes
If you’re learning how to be a chef, you need to get into the kitchen. If you’re aiming to be a doctor or a nurse, at some point you need to step into a medical environment. And if you’re a real estate agent selling new construction homes, you’d better head out to a...
Discover the Benefits of Buying a New Home & Living in North Greenbush NY
From Clifton Park to Colonie and Glenmont, there are many great places to live in New York’s Capital District. However, if you’re looking to buy a new home in a community that’s right next door to Albany and Troy; is part of four excellent school districts; and is...
Home Staging Tips for Savvy Sellers to Sell Their Home Faster & Above Asking Price
Home staging is one aspect of real estate that can get overlooked, but shouldn’t, as it’s been proven to directly correlate to a better price for the seller - and a faster sale. Keep reading to see top tips for sellers when it comes to staging the house for sale. Home...
Cheryl Walton, Military Relocation Professional
Cheryl Walton with Sterling Real Estate Group has been awarded the nationally recognized Military Relocation Professional Certification.
Owning Your Own Home VS Renting a Luxury Apartment in the Saratoga Region
The housing market - and job market - have been interesting over the past three years, to say the least. With the pandemic came questions like, where do I really want to live? What do I want to be doing with my life? With recent mortgage rate increases and overall...
4 Types of Mortgage Loans That Homebuyers Should Know About
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or have purchased a property before, one of the biggest steps in the homebuying process is choosing the right mortgage. A mortgage is a specific kind of loan that is used to buy a home or real estate property, and there are...
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