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It’s apple eating, pumpkin picking season in NY - one if the most picturesque places to enjoy the autumn season.

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It’s also that time of year to give serious thought to prepping your home checking batteries in smoke & carbon monoxide detectors, prepping your

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emergency generator, cleaning chimneys and inspecting exterior doors

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for what’s ahead. You know, all those “fun” things like furnace inspection,

and windows for cracks or damaged or worn caulking.

Get the family involved in covering outdoor AC units, replacing furnace and humidifier filters, removing dead plants from the garden and, before you put the lawn & garden tools away, take some time to revisit your childhood by jumping in a pile of leaves. After all, homeownership doesn’t have to be all work!

Looking for a leafy lawn to call your own? Chances are, you can find a property in this issue that checks off the boxes on your “must have” list. If

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Table of Contents

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you’re looking for a local service provider to help you find or prep your Fulton County Section home before winter weather arrives, LifeandHomes™ can help with that, Adirondack Properties & Land

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too. Contact any of the REALTORs®, professionals and experts who have House Listing Directory Rentals Section joined with LifeandHomes™ and put them to work for you.

Business News & Directory

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issue of LifeandHomes™. We hope to see you at one of the local fall festivals.

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Front Cover Featured Home 300 Settles Hill Road, Guilderland

$849,900

Premier setting- privacy & serenity. You’ll never want to leave. Breathtaking views of the Helderbergs. The open flowing floor plan features a gourmet cherry kitchen w/ granite, master bedroom suite w/ sauna shower & fireplace, sun drenched solarium with lap pool, 5 bed rooms, 4 full baths & every amenity. 7.8 acres w/ nature trails, pond, stone patios, decks, landscaping & more. One of a kind retreat for all seasons. Great location close to shopping, restaurant, schools, SUNY, Nanotech, Guilderland Schools.

Offered by Peak Residential Partners team at RealtyUSA 231 Deleware Ave Delmar NY 12054 518-888-6210 www.PEAKRealtyNY.com info@PEAKRealtyNY.com

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5 Ways Tech Can Help You Score With Home Entertaining From annual events like January’s Big Game to month-long college basketball tournaments, Americans love to gather together to celebrate their favorite sporting events. If you are hosting the ultimate game-viewing parties, here are five technology devices to help you score when entertaining family and friends: Sports apps. Leagues and sporting events of virtually every kind have free apps you can use to keep up on what’s happening with your favorite teams and athletes. Use it to host a party under a theme tied to a specific game and help everyone keep track of the latest.

Portable projector. Take advantage of good weather by taking the viewing party outdoors with a portable projector. The lightweight “Minibeam” LED projector from LG, for example, is easily transportable, weighing only 1.43 pounds with an embedded battery that provides up to 2.5 hours of run time, eliminating the need to plug in every time you use the device.

Bluetooth connectivity means it can connect and share content between Bluetooth-enabled devices while delivering high-definition picture quality that’s clear and bright with sharp contrast and rich blacks. It can also stream content directly from premium content providers like Netflix, YouTube and Hulu, among others.

Wireless speakers. Pick up on every cheer and capture the emotion in every winner’s voice when you use wireless speakers arranged to optimize sound. Wireless speakers like Music Flow can connect to your TV, surround sound system and even your mobile devices to ensure no one misses a moment of their favorite sporting events.

Fan Fridge. Many LG refrigerators feature a “doorin-door” compartment, which makes it easier for your fellow fans to quickly and easily access

newsShorts must-have snacks stored in the interior door compartment. Just stock the compartment with their favorites, and they can access the food and drink they want with a touch of a button - and without ever having to open the entire refrigerator.

A smart cooler. If you’ve decided to move your sports celebration outdoors a smart cooler might be just what you need. From smart coolers that are equipped with a solar panel that can charge small mobile devices, to ones that have removable blenders and built-in Bluetooth speakers, or interior lights that make night-game snacking a cinch, today’s smart coolers are a far cry from the Styrofoam boxes of your childhood!

To learn more about electronics and appliances that can help you score a win during game-day entertaining, visit www.LG.com. (BPT)

Packing Tips to

Streamline Your Move

you arrive at your new home, sort boxes by putting them directly into the rooms where they belong.

Pack strategically: Start with the rooms you use the least before packing the most frequented rooms. What’s more, use a clear container for supplies you’ll need immediately upon arrival. You can quickly see the contents, plus this container is easy to pull among a sea of brown boxes.

Avoid bathroom-box blunders: Toiletries can easily break or spill. For powder cosmetics, place a cotton ball inside the container to prevent cracking. For bottles, remove caps, add plastic wrap and replace caps for a more protective seal.

Move appliances with care: Plan ahead when moving appliances. Check the owner’s manuals for special moving instructions. For refrigerators, defrost at least one day before a move and wipe liquid to avoid a wet, smelly mess.

Plan ahead: Reserve a rental truck at least two weeks in advance. A 12- or 16-foot truck is ideal for moving a few large items or the contents of a small apartment. Moving a larger home will require a bigger truck. For guidance with truck selection, visit www.PenskeTruckRental.com.

Excitement about living in a new home is paired with angst and anxiety about the actual moving process. The most dreaded task is the one that takes the most time: packing. The experts at Penske Truck Rental offer these time-tested tips to help make packing for your move fast, easy and efficient.

Pack moving trucks efficiently: Start with heavy items first and strive to distribute weight evenly to prevent shifting. If possible, place couches on their ends rather than horizontally to save space. When stacking boxes, create walls and tie down to secure.

Creative packing supplies: Boxes, packing tape and bubble wrap are essential, but by creatively using what you already have, you’ll cut costs and waste. Try blankets and bedding instead of bubble wrap. Clean socks wrapped around glasses and stemware provide excellent protection. Decorative baskets can be used as a substitute for boxes when it comes to light goods.

Keep important documents close: Keep important documents, credit cards and your driver’s license in a bag inside the truck. When you stop for a break, make sure to lock this bag in the center console or glove box.

Label wisely: Mark each box with your name, information about its contents and the room it comes from. Numbering boxes and adding color coding helps keep everything organized. When

Pack snacks: After spending days packing you’ll want to hit the road and get to your new house without unnecessary breaks. By packing drinks and snacks, you won’t need to stop when hunger strikes.

Consolidate: Finally, remember the less you have to pack, the less time it will take so condense by getting rid of unused items. The general rule is if you haven’t used it within a year, it’s time for it to go. Have a yard sale, donate goods or give to friends (give first dibs to those pals helping you on move day). (BPT) October

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Cold Weather Prep

Starts Now

Do you shudder at the thought of shivering through another frigid winter?

Now may be an opportune time to consider investing in some energy efficient winterizing projects to let your home stay comfortable throughout the colder months.

Investing in a programmable thermostat allows you to adjust the temperature remotely, lowering the setting when the house is empty, and save money in the process. Modern thermostats let you monitor the indoor temperature of your home via your smart phone or online. By keeping the temperature low when no one is home and programming the thermostat to increase the temperature when everyone returns, you could notice a 10 percent drop in your heating costs.

Fall is also an ideal time to ensure your furnace is functioning optimally. Schedule an appointment for a professional to inspect and clean your furnace once a year. By doing so, you’ll help your furnace function more effectively and last longer.

Major damage can result from ice damming on your roof so it’s never too early to start thinking about a long-term solution. Ice damming occurs when warm, indoor air escaping through the roof melts snow on the shingles. The water then refreezes as it runs off the roof, creating a barrier of ice at the edge. Shovelling snow or chipping ice away can harm the roof, so it’s best to consider more permanent solutions.

While caulking or weather-stripping can help address the gaps allowing the air to escape, proper air sealing insulation and attic venting are the best methods to stop ice damming from occurring. Spray foam insulation insulates and seals to reduce the risk of ice damming. Installed by professionals, spray foam insulation, like that available from Icynene, works well in all climates to limit air leakage and help maintain 4

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newsShorts an even, comfortable temperature in the living areas of a home.

Spray foam insulation is not a DIY product, so it’s important to ensure that you work with a trained and licensed spray foam contractor to ensure that the foam is installed safely and properly. A licensed professional will walk you through the process from beginning to end and give you confidence that you’ve invested in a high performance energy efficient solution that pays back year over year in savings.

Icynene recently released a comprehensive home insulation mobile app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, to allow homeowners understand where air leaks can occur in their home as well as how a modern insulation material like spray foam can help make a difference.

More information can be found at Icynene.com.

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Real Insights From Realtors

For many people, buying a home is a goal they aspire to achieve and often the most significant financial decision they’ll make in their life. If you’re among them, consider this advice: Given the mass amounts of information, data and tools available, it’s critical to work with a professional who can help you make sense of it all. During the home buying or selling process, it’s wise to follow these tips: Work with a local expert.

Realtors are the most trusted resources for upto-date, comprehensive and accurate real estate information when it comes to navigating each step of the complex home buyers process.

More than four out of five recent home buyers and sellers used a real estate professional, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Learn about the area.

Looking to move to a new neighborhood?

Chances are you’re unfamiliar with some characteristics of the area, such as traffic patterns on busy streets and the best schools within the district. Realtors have a finger on the pulse of each market where they do business.

They’re responsible for knowing the nuances to consider before buying a home and can leverage that expertise to help you.

Seek accurate information.

Many websites offer to help potential home owners find the perfect house. Some people have even suggested the Internet will eventually make buying a home as easy as buying an airline ticket or a stock certificate. However, consumers often complain that some of the information provided on these sites is either out of date or inaccurate, creating confusion and frustration.

A Realtor, on the other hand, can provide valuable counsel, discuss listings, show you homes in person, negotiate on your behalf and help you stay focused on the emotional and financial issues that are most important.

That may be one reason 88 percent of buyers in 2013 used a real estate agent, up from 69 percent in 2001. (NAPSI)

Dryer safety tips The leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires is failure to clean them.

Have your dryer installed and serviced by a professional.

Do not use the dryer without a lint filter.

Make sure you clean the lint filter before or after each load of laundry. Remove lint that has collected around the drum.

Rigid or flexible metal venting material should be used to sustain proper air flow and drying time.

Keep dryers in good working order. Gas dryers should be inspected by a professional to make sure that the gas line and connection are intact and free of leaks.

Make sure the right plug and outlet are used and that the machine is connected properly.

Follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and don’t overload your dryer. (NFPA.org)

Queensbury/Glens Falls/Lake George 63 Quaker Rd.,Queensbury, NY 12804

518-798-3636

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Julie A. Snyder

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Senior Sales Associate (C) 518-260-6732 juliesnyder@realtyusa.com

Working Tirelessly on Behalf of My Clients’ Needs!

7 Noble Way, Queensbury

18 Sheridan St., Glens Falls

$489,000

Spectacular BH Group built 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home in wonderful Kings Court development. This newer home will make everyone in the family happy! Gourmet Kitchen, Granite, Hardwood, Fireplace, central A/C, master suite, large rooms, big front and back yard with in-ground sprinklers, 900sq ft 3+ car garage, 5KW whole house generator, and more. This is the house you have been waiting for! Sale contingent upon Sellers finding home of their choice.

MLS# 201617920

24 Ethan Allen Street, Fort Edward

$169,000

2409 St Rte 28, Johnsburg

Welcome Home! On this lovely quiet street sits this 3 bedroom home that has hardwood floors, warm and inviting family room with fireplace, granite, office, sweet front porch and a 3 season back porch, large lot with in-ground pool and pool house, over-sized 2 car garage, natural gas, public water and sewer and more. MLS# 163118

555 New Vermont Rd, Bolton

$189,900

10 year young city home With 2 car garage. Lots of windows, A/C, gas fireplace, full basement, storage over garage, and easy maintenance with a small yard. Walking distance to enjoy everything Glens Falls has to offer.

MLS# 201525122

$174,000

Motivated Seller! Step bank in time to this historic farmhouse with modern day comforts. Oldest farmhouse in Wevertown has been skillfully remodeled with rustic charm. 3 fireplaces, fantastic kitchen, large gracious front porch all on 4.1 acres.

MLS# 201526170

794 Ridge Road, Queensbury

$300,000

$445,000

53 acres with a 2,200 sq. ft. house, a 750 sq. ft. shed/workshop, and an additional 750 sq. ft. 1 bedroom, 1 bath & loft rental house. Spectacular mountain views with Lake Views from second story! Main house has huge main deck and smaller deck off Master bedroom, A/C, wood floors, walkin closet, wired for generator, central vacuum system. MLS#: 201409431

Stunning Park-like setting for this 100+ year old farmhouse.

2 additional building lots, original post and beam barn and detached 2 car insulated garage with office area above. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, built-ins, fireplace, recently updated eat-in kitchen with pantry, living room, family room, and dining room. MLS# 201601055

13 Fort Amherst Road

12 & 24 Shore Acres Road, Queensbury $2,600,000

$324,950

Your chance to own the Historic Peacock House! This elegant and charming brick Ranch home has character galore. Builtins, new kitchen and bath, large rooms, hardwoods, fireplace, updated mechanicals, all on a gorgeous landscaped yard. Wonderful neighborhood to stroll down the tree lined streets. MLS# 201615211

14 Fort Amherst Road,

Step back in time and have your family relax, play and create their own memories in the magnificent Shore Acres Estate.

The stately, elegant 1845 brick Colonial house, along with the 3 bedroom guest house, is situated on 2.8 acres which butts up to 225’ of idyllic lake frontage on the ‘’Queen of American Lakes’’, Lake George. MLS# 201505342

3616 Echo Bay Road, Kattskill Bay

$414,900

Beautiful 6 bedroom, 4.5 bath,Dutch Colonial City Home.

Wood floors, 3 fireplaces, high ceilings with crown molding, built-ins, Stainless appliances, granite counter tops, master suite, finished basement with media room, large fenced yard with in-ground pool,covered porch, in-ground sprinklers, and shed, 2 car garage. All in a wonderful neighborhood.

MLS# 201604273

55 Blind Rock Rd, Queensbury

$259,000

55 Holly Drive, Lake George Village

Lovely private setting for this large 5 bedroom 2.5 bath home. Formal Dining room & Living room, family room with fireplace, A/C, Wood floors under carpet, whole house generator, 2 car garage and large landscaped fenced in yard.

MLS# 201520129

$995,000

DIRECT Lake front 3 bedroom 2 bath home with Bunkhouse in beautiful Isom Bay! Direct unobstructed view of the main lake. Full kitchen, cathedral living room with fireplace and screened in porch. Bunkhouse has 1 bedroom, 1 bath and a sitting area. Share 150’ Lake Frontage & covered crib dockk.

Enjoy spectacular sunrises. MLS# 201603760

$372,000

Fabulous location! Walking distance to Lake George Village yet outside enough to enjoy peace and quiet. This 4 bedroom 3 bath home has a master suite, first floor bedroom, granite, family room, living room, dining room, solarium, loft/office, 2 sided gas fireplace, A/C, 2 car garage and a nice deck and back yard to enjoy the lake view. Lake George Schools with LOW Taxes makes this a property you must have. MLS# 201601118

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Your Own Private Oasis

Yankee Realty Inc.

1719 Central Ave, Suite 101 Albany NY 12205

David E. LaMar Licensed Realtor

C- 518-410-1409

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NEW PRICE

1631 COUNTY HIGHWAY 41, ROXBURY

$499,000

This stunning 14 acre homestead, located in the heart of the Catskill Mountains, is only 15

years old. 2 full baths, jetted Jacuzzi tub, 4 bedrooms, cathedral ceilings throughout, gleaming

hardwood floors, radiant heat, beautiful views, chef’s kitchen with custom cabinets and granite

throughout! Fireplace and pellet stove, finished basement with 2 bonus rooms. Not one expense spared on this custom contemporary raised ranch! Come see for yourself. MLS# 201519821

South Colonie

Diane Eichel

113 Lansing Road South - Charming 4 Bedroom Brick Cape, fresh paint, new carpet, quiet neighborhood. South Colonie schools. Call today for a showing.

MLS# 201614219

Licensed Real Estate Broker

Realty USA

(518) 495-8380

deichel@realtyusa.com

$159,900

20 Aviation Road Albany, NY 12205

Albany

$139,900

49 Hurlbut Street - Money making investment property or nice owner occupied home. Let tenant pay the mortgage! Across street from Delaware Community School.

MLS# 201617563

Guilderland

113 Gullane Drive, Bethlehem $679,500

When only a lifestyle will do! Designed w/a sense of privacy & style prvdg all the “must have’s” for a busy lifestyle. A gourmet kitchen w/ new GE Profile appl., h/w & marble flring, custom built-in TV/Sterio unit, vaulted & tray ceilings, recessed lighting, California curved corners,relax in your luxurious master retreat w/ 2-sided gas FP. Heated in-ground pool. 4-Star outdoor entertaining w/surround sound.

Home wired as a Smart Home. 3-car gar w/1 oversized for SUV. 9 zone sprkler system, stamped patio. MLS# 201614578

Michael Brown

5 Widgeon Way, Waterford $319,900 1 Captains Blvd, Halfmoon $202,900 How’s This for Value? New price for this 4 yr young home where you watch the sunset over the Mohawk from your dining room! Just a 5 min. walk from State Canal Park & a nbrhd playground w/pavilion & tennis courts! MLS# 201608367

Lovely updated Townhome in the desirable Rivercrest neighborhood. Beautiful private lot with a large tiered deck for entertaining, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, walk-in closets brand new water heater. Convenient location near Rte 9. MLS# 201611994

$229,900

15 Seeley Drive - Nicely updated Raised Ranch. Kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counters. HW floors, newer roof, remodeled baths, lovely yard w/ in ground pool. MLS# 201610146

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It’s all about Trust… I value your trust in me above all else.

A few testimonials...

Buying or Selling a Home

is one of the most significant steps you will talk along life’s path. It requires well-timed, accurately informed decision making, guided by Trustworthy, Experienced and Resourceful Professionals. My reputation has been built on the Positive Results of guiding clients through this important process with Reliable and Respectful Expertise.

I work by referral.

The proof of my success is evident by the weekly referrals I get from happy clients who have told others about their great experience. Working by referral is how I prefer to do business, always giving my best and the business follows. Give me a call, email or text you’ll be glad you did!

Lisa Wloch

Licensed RE Salesperson, Realtor® (formerly under Fox Real Estate)

Lisa Wloch is recognized by The National Association of REALTORS®: e-Pro® Certified • Accredited Buyer’s Representative - ABR® Designation Seller Representative Specialist – SRS™Designation

(C) 518-588-1239 Best # to CALL or TEXT! LisaSoldIt@kw.com 180 Delaware Avenue Delmar, NY 12054 • (O) 518-591-4600 • www.LisaSoldIt.com

Call me, your Accessibility Advisor, for a FREE, No Obligation consultation “Making Realty Dreams a Reality” If you or a member of your family are disabled, the prospect of buying a home may seem overwhelming. You or your family member may need a house with specific features and properties with accessibility features are hard to find! An Accessibility Advisor knows what to look for based on the unique needs of each client and develops an individualized home buying plan tailored to find properties to help you achieve the dream of homeownership faster than if you went it alone. Selling a home that has accessibility features or can be easily adapted for special needs? Let’s work together to get your home sold!

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231 Delaware Ave Delmar NY 12054

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“In my house-hunting efforts, I was fortunate to utilize an exceptional realty team in Mark Burlingame and his business partner, Lisa Wloch. Mark began the process with me and, due to his illness, Lisa took the reins. From my personal experience, Lisa is head and shoulders above other Realtors®. She worked tirelessly without regard to time of day [and] was tenacious in getting answers for me ....Lisa’s efforts did not end with the sale...I found Lisa to be totally focused and dedicated to doing what was best for her clients and putting their needs above any personal financial gain. Lisa is one-in-a million who truly takes her job seriously, always performing beyond expectations.” - Lee P (Guilderland) “We have bought and sold a number of homes over the past several years, accumulating a great deal of experience with various Realtors®. We can both state that Lisa Wloch has been the most professional, trustworthy, and talented Realtor® we have had the pleasure to work with. From the time we first met her and her wonderful business partner, the late Mark Burlingame, we knew we would not work with another Realtor® for any future real estate transactions. Lisa goes way above and beyond, and truly puts her heart into every aspect of the client relationship...offering advice to make a home more appealing, or simply checking in to help her clients through the sometimes stressful business of selling their home. Her level of commitment to her clients is something we truly did not find in any of the many Realtors®/agencies we had worked with in the past.

Lisa has continued to be a problem-solver long after the final sale, always making herself available for any questions, recommendations, or assistance with our new home. Thank you Lisa - you have clients for life in us!” - Marc and Marianne Roman “We chose to have Mark Burlingame and Lisa Wloch market our home in Guilderland, based on recommendations from friends and neighbors. It could not have been a better choice! Mark and Lisa treated us in a professional way from beginning to end. Their team philosophy made us very comfortable, and they were immediately responsive to all our concerns and questions. Mark’s untimely passing was a real blow to everyone, however, Lisa continued on in the same spirit that they had worked with together, and was able to accomplish the sale of our property, in spite these most difficult circumstances. We think Lisa Wloch is the Realtor® of choice to market and property in the Capital District.” - Don and Candy Dries

Home • Auto • Business • Life

518.288.6063

Joel Siegfried Gigliotti, Siegfried & Associates, Inc. 2017 Genesee St Utica NY 13501 www.insuregsa.com

Gated Country Estate minutes from East Greenbush Town For Sale $499,000

• Lovely Victorian home with five bedrooms, three full baths plus a half bath • Over 6 private landscaped acres with Koi ponds and mature foliage • Spectacular view of Albany skyline; In-ground pool and deck

• Large paved area and gated entrance • Fenced in area for pets, trees and ponds for outdoor living.

• Remodeled kitchen, formal dining room and living room with gas fireplace.

• This a “must-see” for anyone looking for luxury in close proximity to downtown Albany or Troy.

Unique Residence with Income Schenectady, New York – For Sale $395,000

• Luxury 2nd floor apartment with porch and 3000+ sf living area and in-law unit. (could also rent for $2,500-3000) • Three apartments on first floor, long term tenants ($1,460, $895, $895)

• Elevator from basement to third floor • Central heat and air • Large parking area & two rentable garages • Rentable storage areas in basement • New furnace, new hot water heater, recently reconditioned roof • Owner financing available

Louise Giuliano CCIM, CIPS, Associate Broker

Mobile:518-470-4877 Home Office: 518-482-6603 2122 Orchard Park Drive Niskayuna, NY 12309 518-952-0665 | www.brokersnetworkrealestate.com

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SUCCESS IS ALWAYS

IN FASHION.

According to the 2016 REAL Trends/Wall Street Journal “The Thousand” Report, the top Coldwell Banker® affiliated agents produced a sales volume of $7.3 billion last year, truly a monumental achievement.

Congratulations to all the remarkably talented professionals who helped to achieve this impressive milestone.

Congratulations to The John Brown Team one of Coldwell Banker Real Estate's nationally recognized Top Teams.

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REAL ESTATE

Innovations

14007 State Route 22 • Clemons, NY 12819 518-744-9004 or 518-499-9043 lakegeorgenorth@verizon.net realestateinnovations.net Linda Barber, Lic. R.E. Broker

LAKE GEORGE at Huletts Landing • 5350 Bluff Head Road $1,899,000

Gracious, Historic Home on the Northern Basin of Lake George! 34 Acres with over 500’ of shoreline, dock, sandy beach, sprawling lakeside lawn, gardens, spectacular views, covered lakeside porches and open decks!

This family home with nine bedrooms, three baths, two fireplaces, complements the large formal dining room and living room areas. The country kitchen with additional dining and sitting area has a cozy wood stove for those cool fall evenings! Huge attic space gives you a blank canvas to create another whole, unique space!

Enjoy the purity, privacy and uniqueness of this grand property!

Call Lic. R.E. Agent James Hudson direct at 518-265-3212

Northern Lake George • 6508 Royal Anchorage Way $739,000

Newly constructed Cliff Top Home with captivating views. Three bedroom, two bath home with a perfect blend of glass, stone and wood. High end finishes throughout, hardwood and tile flooring, soaring windows, cathedral ceilings, stainless appliances, quartz countertops, custom cherry cabinets, radiant heat system, custom entry door made of old growth redwood to name just a few. Awesome decks!

Included is your dock space on a new dock complex with spacious sundeck. Stunning, unique property.

TheAdirondack Mountains! • $279,900

120 Pristine acres! Three bedroom, two bath ranch with a wood burning stone fireplace, 20x60 barn/garage, pond, trails and Pike Brook trout stream running through this awesome property! Close to Lake Champlain, Lake George and Vermont! Only one hour to Saratoga Springs! New York State hiking trails nearby!

Lot 1 Lot 2 Lot 3 Lot 4 Lot 5

Lake George Northern Basin Building lots:

$129,900 with community sewer and a dock space on a new dock complex with sundeck. One acre of land! $109,000 with community sewer and a dock space on a new dock complex with sundeck. $140,000 with community sewer and a dock space on a new dock complex with sundeck. $69,000 with a septic permit in place, cleared lot, beach and dock rights. $70,000 secluded lot easy winter access with beach and dock rights.

Huletts Landing • 851 County Route 6 $329,000

Turn key four season home in Huletts Landing. Three bedroom, two bath, dream kitchen, wrap around decks and rights to the Village Green! Beautiful sandy beach, tennis and golf! All in mint condition! www.851CountyRoute6HulettsLandingny.com

Lakefront Lot • 2759 Sheep Meadow Lane

Waterfront lot in Huletts Landing! Vacant parcel with 179’ of lakefront on one of the most beautiful, peaceful bays on Lake George. Cook Bay! This property has an elegant, classic, covered boathouse! Come and see this grand property by boat or land!

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93 EUCLID AVENUE TROY

$136,900

3416 GARI LANE, GUILDERLAND

$199,000

Unique 3 bedroom 2 full bath Cape on a private dead end street. Radiant heated hardwood floors, cozy fireplace in living room, master bedroom suite with full bath located on 2nd floor, convenient to schools, shopping, RPI and amenities Troy offers. MLS# 201615344

Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath raised ranch with a private, fenced backyard with a deck off master bedroom. House features large living room with hardwood floors and vaulted ceiling, family room with wet bar, gas stove and sliding glass doors that lead to a screened patio and inground pool. Other updates include high efficiency furnace 2008, A/C, newer s/s appliances, hardwood and tile floors, first floor could easily be used as an in-law apartment. Guilderland School District and quiet street.

David E. La Mar Licensed Realtor

C- 518-410-1409 Dlamar5126@aol.com

Yankee Realty Inc.

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For Financing Information Contact Bob Kelly Mortgage Loan Originator SEFCU Mortgage Services NMLS #309847 700 Patroon Creek Blvd. Suite 310 Albany NY 12206

(518) 783-1234 Ext 8604 (518) 330-9201 (Cell) bkelly@sefcumortgageservices.com

www.sefcumortgageservices.com/robert-kelly

PEAK Residential Partners at RealtyUSA is a unique partnership founded by four highly successful women in the real estate industry. This started with a very simple idea.....changing the current face of real estate. Our approach is graceful, yet voracious. That statement may mean different things to different clients but all will agree on this:

PEAK delivers results far beyond the scope of a traditional real estate company or team.

PEAK team works off a dynamic model that constantly enhances our approach with each transaction we complete. We follow marketing trends and statistics, not only as applied to the real estate industry, but those applied to other successful businesses as well. These trends are utilized to perfect an "out of the box" approach.

PEAK FEST: This is an event for the PEAK Residential Partners to celebrate with past clients and the community which has given so much to us. The major highlight of this event is the awarding of three checks to three very special charities. We are able to do this through the PEAK GIVING TREE, which was established by PEAK Residential Partners. This foundation exists to fulfill a mission that will enhance the well being of our communities of the Capital Region and we consider it our responsibility to make a positive impact.

Ann Manning, Leah Slocum, Sandy LaValle, Rosemarie Mosmen Licensed Associate Real Estate Brokers 231 Delaware Ave Delmar NY 12054 C: 518-888-6210 www.PEAKRealtyNY.com info@PEAKRealtyNY.com

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60Jean Place, Guilderland Town of Guilderland | Guilderland School District | List price $627,900 A spectacular custom colonial perfectly situated at the end of a cul-de-sac on a private 1.6 acre landscaped lot in the Town of Guilderland. This home boasts all the best with upgrades galore! With 3,530 square feet of living space you’ll be drawn to the fabulous large gourmet kitchen boasting new high end stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, large island, breakfast nook, granite countertops and custom backsplash. This wonderful kitchen opens to the spacious two-story family room that you’ll find perfect for enjoying your family and entertaining, soaring ceilings, large windows, and a gas fireplace with blower are the finishing touches. These rooms flow smoothly across gleaming hardwood floors to the large formal dining room with tray ceiling, twostory foyer, living room, and office/study with French door. Additionally, on the first floor you’ll find a laundry room and full bath.

Upstairs begins with an open balcony overlooking the family room and leads to the grand master suite that you’ll enter through double doors to a spacious room with tray ceiling and sitting area, the perfect place to begin and end your day. The master suite also offers a paddle fan, transom windows, a walk-in closet, and bath with tile shower and jet tub. Three more large bedrooms and full bath complete the second level. Throughout the home are features such as fresh paint, crown molding, chair rail, ceramic tile in the bathrooms, security system, and sound system. A 4 zone heating and cooling system allow you to find your perfect level of comfort. The private landscaped backyard has a beautiful stone patio with retractable awning, and a large shed for storage. There is an oversized garage with additional entrance to the huge basement. This 10 year young home has been meticulously maintained and pride of ownership shows everywhere you turn. With quick and easy access to the NYS Thruway and Route 890, you’ll find this home to be a perfect place. www.60JeanPl.com 14

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C: 518-461-6515 bhanley@cmfox.com

2390 Western Ave, Guilderland NY, 12084 518-861-7030 • cmfoxrealestate.com

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$349,500

CE I R P NEW

3 Church Street Johnstown, NY 12095 P: (518) 762.8001

Colleen Ioele-DeCristofaro Lic. R.E. Salesperson & NYS Certified Appraiser

C: 518-281-4467 • colleend.cmk@gmail.com

132 Progress Heights, Gloversville Broadalbin-Perth School MLS# 201603574

Joe Mulone, Lic. R. E. Salesperson

Gloversville

518-813-6514 • jmulone@verizon.net 78 Scotch Bush Road Burnt Hills NY 12027

www.garnetrealtyny.com

192 Casler Rd Little Falls, NY 13365

Koehler Real Estate

$159,900

115 Norboro Road - Calling all horse lovers! Historic barn w/720 sq ft of finished living area, with picture perfect views! Barn has been restored to original glory days! Public water, no septic, owners are willing to work with buyer on septic. Barn +/- 5800 sq feet, full basement and loft. fields have been hayed and 2 paddock area’s with electric fencing. Trails for riding and hiking. Property can be subdivided.

MLS# 201618492

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ADK Realty 2144 State Hwy 10, Caroga Lake, NY 12032

MaryEllen Charles

Licensed Real Estate Broker/Owner

518-705-5616 (Cell) 518-835-2357 • www.ADKSrealty.com Local Guide to the Southern Adirondacks!

Adirondack Splendor!

Peck Lake $674,900

Over 1 acre of land that wraps the shoreline at the end of S. Shore Road on Peaceful Peck Lake!

Custom built 3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath home! Great room with soaring ceilings opens to the deck & lake, formal dining room, gourmet kitchen. Maple Floors and radiant heat through-out. AC, 2 car garage. Finished walk out basement! Wrap around deck overlooks the water. The dock & pontoon are included!! Spectacular home!

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Bleecker

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$674,900

631 South Shore Rd

$349,500

132 Progress Heights Rd

3 Bedrooms / 3.0 Baths QSN #399954

Gloversville

4 Bedrooms / 2.0 Baths

ADK Realty MaryEllen Charles

QSN #418555

Garnet Realty Joseph Mulone

Lic. R.E. Broker

Lic. R.E. Salesperson

518-725-2357

518-813-6514

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Chester

$349,800 2794 East Schroon River Rd

Guilderland

2 Bedrooms / 1.0 Baths

5 Bedrooms / 4.0 Baths

QSN #417945

QSN #445608

RealtyUSA.com James Furey

RealtyUSA.com Ann Manning

Lic. R.E. Salesperson

Lic. R.E. Assoc. Broker

518-584-0743

518-888-6210

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Colonie

$159,900

113 Lansing Road South

Schenectady Income Property QSN #438860

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$395,000

1342-44 Union St

QSN #443266

518-858-1944

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4 Bedrooms / 1.0 Baths

Kearney Brown Realty Michael Brown

$849,900

300 Settles Hill Rd

Brokers Network Louise Giuliano Lic. R.E. Assoc. Broker

518-470-4877

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2730 Route 28, Old Forge, NY 13420

315-369-2136

Check all the listings at: www.birdsadkrealestate.com

Long Lake

$59,000

6.2 Acre wooded lot with small shed. Town water & under ground power. Possible Owner financing.

Raquette Lake Home

$695,000

Waterfront 3 bedroom home on 7 acre lot with 370’of lakefront.

Features large living room with fireplace, dining room with fireplace, kitchen, bath, & loft. Also includes guest cabin. Boat access for added privacy & electric power & phone service.

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$295,000

Old Forge

$895,000

Old Forge

$795,000

Raquette Lake

$495,000

Old Forge

$89,900

Old Forge

$195,000

This is a seasonal camp with 100ft of lake front on Rondaxe Lake.

Located on 2.1 acres. One story camp with a loft. Stone fire place and propane heat, with large back deck and dock on the lake.

Boat access only seasonal home, located at Green Point. 2 Story home with seperate sleeping cabin included. The main house has a first floor bedroom and full bathroom, 2 bedrooms on the second floor, full kitchen, living room w/woodstove, laundry room, screened in porch.

Marine Dealership - 2730 Rt 28 - Business Opportunity with spacious living quarters. Old Forge Marine dealership & garage includes 2 offices, 50’X 100’store and garage on 180ft of road frontage on Rt 28. Garage has 3 overhead doors in back and 1 in front.

Summit Place -This is a 1 acre cleared building lot overlooking 1st Lake with lake rights to Hollywood Hills. Possible owner financing.

Tuttle Road - 3rd Lake Home. Year round 4 bedroom ranch home with boathouse on 100’of lakefront, 3700 sq ft and 1.8 Acres.

Features sun porch & walk out basement facing 3rd lake.

210 Pullman Ave - Centrally located property in the heart of Old Forge! This is a 1 story, 2 bedrooms, and 2.5 baths home. Close by the Enchanted Forest Water Safari, snowmobile trails, and walking distance of restaurants and shops, this home is in a prime location!

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Oak Brook Commons Luxury Apartments in Clifton Park Welcome to a 50 acre beautifully landscaped community.

Conveniently located. • 24 Hour quality maintenance

Prices starting at just $1105 for 1 bedroom at 1150 sq.ft. and $1250 for 2 bedrooms at 1350 sq. ft.

Make Oak Brook Commons your new home Call 518-371-0216 • Route 9, Clifton Park NY 12065

Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.• Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday by Appointment

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We help Investors,1031 Exchanges, Developers & Businesses find all their commercial needs.

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100 Jasper Street - Great 0.45 AC parcel of commercial land at the entrance to Rome NY. Electricity/Power, Water, Telephone, Cable, Gas/Propane.

Many possibilities! Ready to build or lease

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Verona • $895,000

9443 River Road - Move in ready. Unload your desks and open up for business. Class A office space with fully rented hair salon next door. New furnace in 2002 with central air. Separate utilities. Opportunity to serve a location in Marcy sector in New York State. Ample parking, well established business.

Space could be 3 separate business units. Total of 4,600SF fully leased. Purchase this fully rented two tenant building. Business machines and equipment will move out if the buyer wants to be in the space.

2237 E Broad St - Exc. condition existing blg, with Cold storage detached and over 6000 sq ft of offices, heated storage. loading dock. 3.5 handicap baths. 5 min into Utica, easy aces. Ample parking and room to grow. Security and fire system.

Upgraded windows,furnace,air conditioning. This a move in and start your business!! Next to Utica Post Office.

425 Erie Blvd - 19,000 s/f 3-story Commercial Building. Great location in the heart of downtown Rome, NY. many possibilities, retail, restaurant, Automotive. Estimate on tear down is 80,000.

Motivated seller. Possible owner financing available.

Western NY - Camroden Road - 5 acres for sale.

5263 Willow Place - 13 Acres +/- Across from Turning Stone Resort & Casino. Commercial Development Opportunity.

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Easy Ways To Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal & Character Homes with great curb appeal not only provide a great first impression for guests, they also offer increased value and take less time to sell. There are many simple, quick and low-cost curb appeal improvements that you can tackle over the weekend, or even in a day, to give your home an inviting, uplifting spirit.

Add or Repair a Fence Make the most of your home’s appearance by considering the details. Looking for a quick way to spruce up your home’s exterior? Adding or repairing a fence to your property is a great value add with a relatively small investment.

In order to determine the perfect fence design for your home, you should first consider the end function you are most concerned with, such as curb appeal, protection from the elements or privacy. While building or repairing a fence can definitely be a DIY project that you tackle on your own, many homeowners struggle trying to ensure their fence gate is sag-free and square.Before starting your project, visit the home improvement retailer near you to purchase a Homax EASYGATE No-Sag Gate Kit to reduce sagging and maintain use and longevity over time. The kit includes everything you’ll need to build a custom sized gate, add to a pre-fab gate application or repair a sagging gate.

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Emphasize Your Home’s Best Features Updating window and door trim is a great way to enhance your home’s look, style and personality. One simple update can be made by coordinating window trim paint color with your landscaping, window boxes or fence for an integrated look. Painting is one of the most cost-effective ways to update and protect the exterior of your home, with many retailers offering paint under $30 per gallon.

The color of your home’s exterior features, such as fences and window boxes, should also be considered when choosing plants to landscape for added curb appeal. Mix things up and strive for four-season color. Additionally, be sure to group your plants so they have plenty of room to spread by researching how tall and wide the mature plants will be.

In addition to your fence and trim, your shutters are also an important exterior feature that contributes to curb appeal. When painting shutters, it is best to use a gloss or semi-gloss

sheen to create a spectacular finish. If you want them to stand out, you can even consider painting them in a contrasting color; however, if you prefer they are subtle, paint them just a few shades darker than your house.

Park In Style Your garage can be an area of both function and beauty, and it is a large surface that can potentially draw attention through color.

Choose a garage door style that is most complementary to the architecture of your home, and accentuate it by choosing a color that complements all your exterior elements.

One tip is to match your garage door with your home’s base color or front door color, especially if it’s a dominant part of the front facade.

You can also beautifully highlight the architectural beauty of your garage door by incorporating one of your home’s accent or trim colors for an additional point of interest. For an added pop of color, consider matching the garage door color with a subtler part of the exterior, such as your grout color or the darkest tones of your brick or stone. (BPT)

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Brian Brosen & Reginald Monroe

Licensed Associate Real Estate Brokers

Proudly Serving the Community for 12 Years 2190 State Rt 67, Galway

2314 Fairlee St, Schenectady

3000 Rosendale Road, Niskayuna

41 Lincoln Avenue, Cohoes

They don’t make them like this anymore. Early 1800’s built farmhouse on 55.43 acres in Galway school district. Home has wide plank floors(living rm is old carriage house), hand hewn beams, and oozes charm not found today. Owner has beautifully maintained this home. $339,900

3 bedroom home in a convenient location. Home has hardwood floors, crown molding, good sized kitchen with pantry,formal dining room and walk up attic with lots of room for storage. Newer furnace, updated electrical, front porch and rear enclosed porch for extra space. $50,000

Impeccable 2626sf executive style California ranch situated on park like 1.5 acre lot with loads of privacy. Home has stunning kitchen w/ granite counter tops, maple cabinetry that overlooks family room w/ recessed lighting and brick fireplace.

Living room with vaulted ceiling. $349,900

Rehabbed home ready for new owners - this 5 bedroom home has been brought back to life with all new heating system, new central air, new hot water heater, updated electrical, updated plumbing and new hardwood floors. Home has great back deck, overlooking fenced yard. $99,900

7 Old English Rd, New Scotland

783 Woodstock Rd, East Berne

Immaculate and truly impressive home with over 5500sf of living space, on a beautiful, landscaped near acre lot in Voorheesville schools. Stunning high end details throughout include hickory flooring, red oak flooring, FDR w/ tray ceilings, family room w/gas FP/built ins. $698,000

Deeded seasonal camp (Lot 103) at Woodstock Lake, in the Helderberg mtns, 30 minutes to Albany. Yearly HOA fee ($1096) includes all water, sewer and electric for yr. 195 acre campground features trails, lake for non motor boats (row boats, paddle boats and canoes provided). $22,000

119 Bears Den Road, Summit

24 Woodside Drive, Albany

Spectacular year round waterfront home nestled on 83 feet of shoreline on Bear Gulch Pond. Owners have taken great care to remake this once seasonal home a place to be enjoyed all four seasons.

They have remodeled the kitchen, installed new septic, upgraded the bathroom. $170,000

3 bedroom well maintained townhouse featuring 1st floor master bedroom and bath. End unit townhouse has first floor washer/dryer provided, along with lawn care/snow removal taken care of for you. Small dog/pet MAY be considered, but solely at owners discretion. $1725/month

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