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Here we are. Back in what is typically the prime season for buying and selling, The residential real estate market remains competitive and fast-moving. If you're planning to throw your hat in the ring as a buyer, now more than ever you'll need to be informed and prepared - especially in the area of finances.

Owning a home is exciting and likely one of the biggest financial decisions you'll make and it is much more than simply trading a rent payment for a mortgage payment.

Extra costs of owning property vs. renting include insurance, taxes, and, depending on where you're buying, association or condo fees.

You also have repair costs and upkeep, and may find you want to make improvements and upgrades.

A bigger space may require new furnishings or appliances. There are things you pay for as a homeowner that may have been included in your rent previously, such as water, trash pickup, and other utilities.

The costs add up so knowing how much you can realistically spend on the downpayment and purchase while budgeting for new expenses is crucial.

Homeownership can be rewarding and a good way to build wealth.

To take some pressure off of yourself, keep in mind you don’t have to make a final decision whether now is the right time for you to buy.

Consumer Finance experts advise, "At each step of the process, you make a tentative decision based on the information you have available to keep moving forward, wait for a better time, or stop. As you get more precise information about home prices and loan costs, you can continue to reevaluate whether the value you get from buying is worth the price you have to pay."

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Importance of Water Heater Maintenance & Service

Hot water is an essential part of our daily lives, and a reliable water heater is crucial in providing comfort and convenience.

However, like any other appliance, water heaters require regular maintenance and occasional servicing to ensure optimal performance and the experts at Curoso Plumbing remind us why homeowners prioritize them.

1. Prolonging the Lifespan of the Equipment: Regular maintenance and servicing can significantly extend the lifespan of the equipment.

A professional technician can inspect the system, clean any sediment buildup, check for leaks, and ensure all components function correctly. You can avoid costly repairs or premature replacement by addressing minor issues early on.

2. Enhancing Energy Efficiency: Water heaters that haven't been serviced may accumulate sediment and mineral deposits over time, reducing energy efficiency. This buildup forces the unit to work harder and consume more energy to heat water, resulting in higher utility bills. A professional service will flush out the sediment, improving efficiency and reducing energy costs.

3. Preventing Costly Water Damage: Neglecting maintenance can lead to leaks or malfunctions that can cause significant water damage to your home. Routine inspections by a trained technician can identify potential issues, such as corroded or faulty parts, and prevent leaks before they occur. This proactive approach can save you from the headache and expense of restoring water damage.

4. Ensuring Safety: These appliances operate using electricity or gas, making them potentially hazardous if not properly maintained. Faulty connections, gas leaks, or a malfunctioning pressure relief valve can pose safety risks. Regular servicing ensures that all safety features function correctly and that potential hazards are identified and addressed promptly.

5. Peace of Mind: Knowing the heater is wellmaintained and in good working condition provides peace of mind. You can enjoy hot showers without worrying about sudden breakdowns, leaks, or inefficient performance.

Regular servicing of electric tankless water heaters prevents potential issues and ensures it is always ready to meet your hot water needs.

Curoso Plumbing of Rohnert Park, CA, offers this reminder. "Don't overlook the importance of these services – invest in maintaining your water heater for reliable and efficient performance year-round." (PR.com)

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For Your Home Refreshing your home in the spring is about more than organizing closets and cleaning floors. Proactively checking your home's systems will help keep it running efficiently while remaining a comfortable and safe space for you and your loved ones.

Upgrade fire and CO safety solutions: While you're ticking through your list of spring maintenance to-do's, don't forget about the smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. Proper smoke and CO alarm placement, regular maintenance and alarm replacement are essential to keeping your family safe. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that alarms be installed on every level of the home, including the basement, as well as in every sleeping room and outside each separate sleeping area. Alarms should be tested regularly, and if the device is battery-powered, batteries should be changed at least every six months.

To make maintaining your smoke and CO alarms easier, upgrade to a 2-in-1 smoke and carbon monoxide alarm, such as the First Alert 10-Year Battery Combination Alarm. This 10-year sealed battery alarm eliminates battery replacement and late-night battery chirps for a decade. Easy to install,

10-year alarms come equipped with a mounting bracket and installation kit - making safety simple for you and your family.

Check for winter wear and tear: Winter's extreme temperatures can take a toll on the outside of your home and its appliances.

Examine the outside of your house and roof to check for fallen branches or debris that could block gutters or downspouts and cause a drainage problem. Inspect the driveway and sidewalks for new potholes or cracks that may have developed in the cold, and ensure all exterior lights are working properly.

Tune-up your cooling system: Schedule a professional maintenance service to ensure that your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are operating optimally and won't quit after the first heat wave.

If you don't already have one, upgrade to a smart thermostat, like a Honeywell Home Smart Thermostat, which allows you to adjust your temperature from anywhere and set different temperature schedules for various times of the day. ENERGY STAR-certified thermostats can provide comfort when you're home, and energy savings when away.

Change your air filters: Over a long winter, your heating system's air filters naturally accumulate dust and other airborne particles, which can clog your air filter, impact indoor air quality, and affect system performance. Regularly replacing your air filters is a great way to help maintain indoor air quality and support a comfortable environment for your family. Clean air filters also allow for better air flow, reducing the stress on your home's HVAC system and promoting energy efficiency.

Secure windows and doors: Make it a habit to lock your doors and lower the garage door. Walk around outside of your home to inspect doors and windows for working locks and be mindful not to leave valuables in sight. If you have cars parked in your driveway, keep them locked and garage door openers should be tucked away.

To help protect what matters most and learn more fire safety tips, visit FirstAlert.com. For assistance with HVAC or home security assessments, contact your local professional service. (BPT) May

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This downtown location is perfect for the person who is looking to live above their business or to create a cash flow. This brick building is in very good condition with separate electric services and heat, and many updates. This could be your first mixed-use property or an addition to your portfolio. The 2nd floor apartment is entirely new. Used as an Air BnB, it could easily be used as a long-term $ 1,000-a-month rental. The first floor rental space is occupied with a barber shop with a long term lease at $750 per month. Municipal parking across the street, and parking in front of the building as well. This turn key property could be yours.

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104 Nelson Avenue, Saratoga Springs This classic 1860 home is steps away from the back entrance to the world famous Saratoga Race Track. With four bedroom and two full baths this home could be your summer place to be. The front porch and tree lined street make this property very welcoming. Come and view this classic home.

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Experience Country Living With Grand Views

1626 Burrell Road, Saint Johnsville

3 Bedroom | 2 Bath | 1,456 Sq. Ft.

This country ranch home, in very good condition, features a mudroom, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a dry finished basement for family enjoyment or an office. Cedar-lined closet 5x8. Ample space for the whole family and guests.

33 acres of rolling farmland, meadows, and plenty of garden space. A creek meanders through the wooded area and offers large and small game hunting in your own back yard.

The property has 3,600 ft. of road frontage.

The home is wrapped on two sides by a huge covered porch for barbequing and entertaining with amazing valley views. The garage features 1, 344 sq. ft. of workspace including a workbench, LED lighting, 6-bay car storage with three overhead doors, and a whole house Generac generator system that runs the entire property during power outages.

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1715 Sherman Drive, New Hartford

4 Bedrooms | 2 Full & 2 Half Baths | 4,206 Sq. Ft.

Award-winning New Hartford School District! Quiet refinement and gracious living form a perfect marriage in this architect-designed 1936 Verne Swan brick and cedar home nestled on nearly 2 acres, affording discrete and stunningly landscaped grounds overlooking the Mohawk Valley in Fredrick Olmstead’s premier area enclave.

$629,900

room, and a primary en suite with tons of closet space and built-ins. You’ll find ample attractive and classic baths, a cedar sauna, and a chef’s kitchen too, with a beautiful breakfast area including radiant in-floor heat and luminous original Rochester Oak hardwood floors throughout most of the home.

Welcomed by a large circular drive, the magical entry sets the tone for the Every angle presents a view; a quiet garden patio, a terrace for watching comfortable, charming elegance found in this 4200 square foot, 4 bedroom, 4 nature, amenities that will not disappoint, plenty of storage, parking, and bath light-filled space. excellent mechanicals.

There are surprises at every turn; an expansive fireplaced living room, Qualified buyers, please. Shown by appointment. intimate wood-paneled fireplaced library/music room, oversized dining

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Secluded Hinckley Waterfront Adirondack Retreat!

107 Beechwood Lane, Cold Brook, NY • $469,900 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bath | 2 + Acres

This waterfront home, tucked away on over 2 acres of privacy with trees and ferns, features 220’ of lakefront. This lovingly maintained log cabin with exposed beams is a 2-bedroom, 1 bath house on a year-round maintained road.

The kitchen has solid Cherry countertops and stainless steel appliances. Enjoy the 1st floor dining room, living room with wood stove, and main bedroom. Upstairs you’ll find a 2nd bedroom in the loft area.

The full basement with washer and dryer included has a egress access via Bilco doors to the outside. There are 3 convenient

heat sources - woodstove, electric baseboard & a forced air propane system, electric and propane hot water, a water softener, and whole house water filtration.

You’ll find plenty of room for your toys in the detached, 2-stall garage with heat, air conditioning, and enclosed storage for up to 4 snowmobiles. Also included is a spacious 10’x16’ storage shed with an attached woodshed with electricity.

Appliances stay. Private association plows the road and driveway. Road maintenance fees apply. This waterfront retreat is Shown By Appointment Only!

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Welcome to your Adirondack Paradise on 4 acres!

BEING OFFERED FOR SALE for the first time in almost a hundred years is this beautiful WATER FRONT FAMILY COMPOUND LOCATED ON HINCKLEY RESERVOIR.

160 NYS 365, Remsen • $679,900

643 NYS 365, Remsen • $499,000

Approx.150 ft of road frontage and approx. 900 ft deep with over 3 acres. Only 30 miles North of Utica - within the Adirondack Park. This property contains 3 camps. Camp 1: The Big Camp that sleeps over 15, 4 bedrooms 2 and a half baths, a large family room with a vaulted ceiling exposing pole timbers for rafters and a big, beautiful field stone fireplace. Camp 2 : A second story camp with a field stone fireplace, 3 beds, one full bath, eat in kitchen with a granite top bar, appliances with stove and refrigerator. Camp 3: This camp also has 3 beds, 1 bath, full kitchen open to living room. Tongue and Groove Pine throughout. Beautiful water access featuring a short staircase to get down to the docks where you can keep your boat tied up. Must See! Please call for an appointment.

Welcome to your slice of paradise in this stunning 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bathroom 2,699 sq ft home.

The house has a metal roof, vinyl siding with cedar wood accents. Enjoy beautifully raised perennial flower beds with soaker hoses, a 162’ driven well, and a 1,000-gallon concrete septic system. There is a pond featuring electric access. The cellar features Bilco steel doors, a backup generator, a propane stove, and a pantry unit, offering an ideal space for all your storage needs. The living room boasts a pine ceiling and a fieldstone fireplace, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere. Kitchen has Jenn Air electric range, large bay windows with ceramic floor, and a Nutone radio with an intercom system for convenience. Your en suite bedroom has a heat-re-circulating fireplace and a skylight.

Secluded Waterfront Wilderness Retreat Awaits You!

7.30 Acres Off Grid Waterfront on Spruce Creek!

Rt 19, Plainfield • $149,900 • 60 +/- Acres

Rt 29, Lot 5, Salisbury Center • $75,000

Embrace the tranquility of nature on approximately 60 acres of pristine land in the picturesque Otsego County, Town of Plainfield. This is an extraordinary opportunity to own your very own slice of paradise. Tucked away at the end of a dead-end road, this property offers unparalleled privacy.

With a mix of wooded areas and open fields, this old farm ground boasts a diverse landscape, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Enjoy stunning views of the surrounding hills from the central open area, elevated at 1500 feet, before gently sloping down to the tranquil stream bed. Abundant signs of deer and turkeys make this land a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and hunters. A meandering stream flows around the entire back of the property.

Escape to your very own piece of nature’s masterpiece! This 7.2-acre waterfront property on Spruce Creek, located in the charming Town of Salisbury Center, offers a unique blend of tranquility and adventure. Here’s your chance to own a slice of heaven surrounded by stunning woodlands and fields. Enjoy the soothing sounds of Spruce Creek right at your doorstep. Reach your private retreat through a scenic 2-mile right of way, ensuring privacy and exclusivity. Embrace a sustainable lifestyle with this completely off-grid property. Imagine the freedom of crafting your own selfsustaining haven. Revel in the beauty of diverse woodlands and open fields, providing the perfect backdrop for your dream home or getaway retreat. Design and build your dream home or cabin.

Camp in the Town of Forestport on the Black River!

2 Bedroom House on 10 Acres with two Barns and Lake Rights!

Bellingertown Rd, Forestport • $134,900 • 6.10 Acres

111 Black Cherry Lane, Cold Brook • $349,900

Located on the edge of the Adirondack Park in a private gated area, this property offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of tranquility. Beautiful 200’ frontage along the Black River. It features a fairly new off-the-grid cabin, wired with solar panels and power inverter. The 12’x 30’cabin includes a screened-in porch and second floor, and is insulated and wired with a full bathroom. Does not have septic or water hookups. Kitchen is unfinished, but has plumbing and kerosene refrigerator. Needs flooring and walls finished and most materials are on-site for completing. 6 acres of land for privacy and exploration with a 12’x 14’fairly new storage shed. Staircase leads to the serene Black River calm section where you can enjoy swimming, kayaking, and canoeing right from your doorstep.

An equestrian’s dream. This two bedroom house with two barns is located on 10 acres with riding arenas and pastures for your horses to roam. On hot days take a dip in the above ground pool or head over to Hinckley Reservoir, which you’ll have access to on a private beach. The two level deck leading to the pool is perfect for entertaining. Enjoy preparing meals in the Eat-in Kitchen. Laundry is located in the Basement, which has extra high ceilings. Pellet stove and a propane furnace that is approximately 2 years old for heating. Whole house generator stays.

Pool as is, needs new liner. Low yearly association fees. ATV and Snowmobile trails very close by.

Located in the Poland Central School District.

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Gateway to the Adirondacks! We’re a Sportsman’s Paradise!

Gateway to the Adirondacks! We’re a Sportsman’s Paradise!

COMING SOON!

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West Caroga Lake Deeded Access! $184,888

Year-round 2BR/1BA, move-in ready with furnishings! Cozy living room opens to deck and big yard 300ft deep!

Walk to lake access with dock!!

West Caroga Lake Front!

Lake views abound from in this wonderful 3 Season lake house! Steps from the lake and short walk to summer concerts! 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bath. 1 Car garage. Nicely updated kitchen, laundry room, big open living room with fireplace. Fabulous wrap around porch for endless lake views and sunsets forever! Furnishings can be included! Call for details!

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3.3 Acres Wooded Land Stratford! $30,000

Electric, phone at the town maintained road, State Land nearby.

Caroga Lake!

NEW! Deeded W.Caroga Lake Beach rights! $225,000

3.5 Acres! Drilled and dug well. Septic w/ leach. Cleared and ready to build. CALL!

Steps to the lake from this darling 2BR/1BA 3 season cottage Many updates done make this move-in ready! Sunsets forever!

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Rockwood Gentleman’s Farm $155,000

COMING SOON- Bleecker!

1.5 Acres, blueberries, fruit trees. Oversized 1890’s home! 4-5 Bedrooms 2.5 Baths, Close to Rockwood lake, Caroga Lakes Town of Ephratah!

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72 Acres, Borders State land! BIG country farm house and Barn! 2Car garage, Pond, wooded forest land. Lots of room to expand the house!

SALE PENDING

Adirondack Off the grid getaway! $112,000

Peaceful location borders trout stream, across road is state land, 4x4, snowmobile trails!

All set up for Off Grid living!! Phone and Internet available!

SALE PENDING

Caroga Lake Cape

Beautiful 3BR/2BA, borders State land! 14+ acres of woods, gardens and privacy! 2+ Car garage, pole barn. Move in ready with propane fireplace, FHA, CA, too much to list $315,000

NEW Listing! $150,000- E. Caroga Lake

Deeded Access “In the Avenues” 2 Lots, Very Private, Beautiful woodwork, open floor plan, 2BR/1BA.

NEW Listing! Coming soon! Adirondack Home with 28 Acres,

Spacious interior, 4-5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, huge garage with living quarters. Nice acreage with garden area, woods and all close to lakes, trails, and Caroga Lake! $425,000

WANT TO SELL? CALL MEL!

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Old Forge

$895,000

Marine Dealership - 2730 Rt 28 - Business Opportunity w/ spacious living quarters. Old Forge Marine dealership & garage includes 2 offices, 50’ X 100’ store & garage on 180’ of road frontage on Rt 28.

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