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Lake Ontario Realty LLC

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What to ask your Home Inspector!

Posted by amandamiller 04/02/2014
When you buy a home, you need to know exactly what you’re buying. Imagine how frustrated you’d be to find out that the hot water heater wasn’t working—in the middle of a shower! This is why you should have a home inspection before you buy your home. A home inspection is an important part of buying your home. Before you hire a home inspector, ask candidates a few questions to make sure you hire a trustworthy inspector. 1.What does your inspection cover? Not all inspections are the same. Ask for copies of previous home inspections so you can see exactly what they will check inside the [city] home. If you are concerned about something specific, like a leaky faucet in the bathroom, mention that to the inspector so they can check it out. 2.Are you licensed or certified? If you live in a state that licenses home inspectors, ask to see their license. At the very least, choose a home inspector who belongs to American Society of Home Inspectors. This shows a level of professionalism and education that you can trust. 3.What kind of report will you give me? You should expect a written report detailing what the inspector found. Most inspectors will give you a typed report within a week of the inspection. Make sure the inspector will be available to explain anything on the report that doesn’t make sense to you. 4.Will I be able to attend the inspection? If the inspector refuses to let you be present during the home inspection, find someone else. This is your chance to know exactly what you are buying and what potential repairs you or the seller will have to make. As your real estate agent, I will guide you through the home buying process. Let me help you find your new home here in the North Country. Call or email us today at lakeontariorealty@yahoo.com or 315-649-3434 1.Home inspection - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_inspection 2.American Society of Home Inspectors. - http://www.ashi.org/ 3.Easy household repairs. - http://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/repair/5-home-repairs-you-should-do-yourself.htm
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Lake Ontario Realty LLC awarded "Busines with Excellence" award

Posted by amandamiller 02/13/2014
I am proud to say that we received the 2012 "Business with Excellence" award! This goes to show our constant dedication to our business and our community. We are proud to be a local women owned independent company that supports our are and other business's as well!
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Get buying while inventory good before rates go up !!!

Posted by amandamiller 10/20/2013

Inventory is still good! Weather still nice! Get in your new home before the interest rates go up and the snow flies!! Call us today!  649-3434

 

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Big No No's while getting Your Mortgage!

Posted by amandamiller 09/24/2013

Ok here are some big things NOT to do when buying a home:

1-Change Jobs

2-Open any new credit cards or line of credits

3- Deposit money in your account that has no paper trail

4-Buy a new car

5-Have multiple lenders check your credit

These are very important and can if any of these things are done, you can lose your loan and dreams of buying a home!

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Now is the time to buy before interest rates go higher and higher!!

Posted by amandamiller 07/21/2013

Ok the rates are on their way up! Time to get shopping for your new home or vacation spot now! Best inventory and prices in years! Look what you can buy: Homes FHA/VA approved start around $100k Lakefront lots start at $62k Lake cottages starting at $69k Year round lake homes start at $175k Call us today! 649-3434 Continue reading ...

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A Contract is Legally Binding

Posted by amandamiller 05/30/2013
Oh these are the days.... please remember a purchase offer is a legally binding contract that can be enforced, so please think long and hard if you are unsure about making an offer on a property. You should be totally confident and ready to go and if your not then taking a step back and waiting is not a bad idea!
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Get ready for great Summer properties!

Posted by amandamiller 05/20/2013
Yep, its that time of year! If your looking to buy on the water, now is the time! Here are some of our very happy clients from last year standing on their new cottage deck and loving it! The best selection is NOW! The best interest rates are NOW! The best time is NOW! Call us today if you are looking to buy any where in the Northern NY area, 1000 Islands, Lake Ontario, Inland Lakes, edge of the Adirondacks and more!
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A Good Realtor will treat you like Family!

Posted by amandamiller 05/13/2013
 
 
 
Buying a home is a very important decision, one that should not be taken lightly! With so much involved in the process, you need the best agent by your side possible. There can be many hurdles, roadblocks, twists, turns and stress's on the way that can make or break a deal and mean the difference between getting you into your dream home or not. Having an agent is like having another person added to your family, the amount of time that you will spend together, converse daily, and have that person help you through it all, you need to know you have someone great by your side! Make sure that your personalities click, your trust each other, and that it is someone you can have a long term relationship with happily because your Realtor often can be a part of your life for a long time!
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What are "seller concessions" and is the seller really paying my closing costs?

Posted by amandamiller 03/20/2013

The bank wants it to look and feel as if the seller is paying all of your closing costs, but here is the deal. They really are not and here is why: Continue reading ...

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"Find and Good Agent and stick with them"

Posted by amandamiller 03/20/2013

Many consumers skip around from agent to agent, not really understanding how the process works and also not realizing that they only need one agent....Thats right, one agent can show you any property listed by ane agent or broker anywhere in the area and beyond! Continue reading ...

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