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2009 

There appears to be a huge misunderstanding among local real estate agents and market participants regarding residential occupancy permits (often referred to as CO's or certificates of occupancy) in the City of Albany. It is not uncommon for me to ask a listing agent if the property has ROP's onl...
03/31/2009
On 3/26/09 I had the pleasure of being a guest along with Steven Mcintyre, owner of Vista Home Funding, on "Real Conversations" a local TV show dedicated to local issues. Lisa Giruzzi owner of Transformational Conversations and her co-host Susan Beaudoin made the taping fun, informative, and inte...
03/29/2009
I do a considerable amount of business with investment properties in the Albany area. Investment properties take more time and effort in my opinion for many reasons.  This is due in part to the many, additional zoning, rental, code, and financial aspects of the business an agent must learn.  It i...
03/27/2009
It is not often I get excited about upgrades to my website. However, I am excited about this update. After getting a continuous stream of calls and emails over the past six months about the market I have added a feature that gives users an up to the minute "market SnapShot" This system uses local...
03/26/2009
Photo Gallery View More Photos Description and Features Custom Colonial on huge treed lot. Finished basement, Deck, two car garage, shed, stamped concrete patio. Call Kevin at 518-861-7016 Bedrooms:4Parking Spaces:4Square Feet:2899Lot Size:41817Year Built:2000 Location Click to view map: 10 Mall...
03/24/2009
If you are a first time home buyer looking to buy now is the time. Prices are reasonable, New homes are hitting the market everyday, rates are down, and you may be eligible for an $8,000 tax credit from Uncle Sam you don't have to pay back!  However, time is of the essence to obtain the credit! Y...
03/22/2009
I met with a couple of downstate investors today who said they were fed up with the inexperienced real estate"kids" they had spoken to about purchasing investment property. It made me remember what I have always told buyers. Don't ask your agent how many homes they have sold. Ask them how many ho...
03/19/2009
I work with investors often and list and sell investment property all the time. I will often run ads indicating 25% cash on cash return, etc. I always get calls or emails asking me how I figured the return. Often I am told my numbers are wrong.  I always figure the cash on cash return using the p...
03/18/2009
CLICK TO VIEW LISTING WEBSITE Description and Features Two bedroom, Two and half bathroom 1,480 Square foot townhouse on a quiet cul de sac. Wood burning fireplace, Ceramic tile kitchen Floor, two story foyer. Bedrooms:2Bathrooms:2.5Parking Spaces:2Square Feet:1480Lot Size:3049Year Built:1987Flo...
03/16/2009
It was a pleasure and honor to be named as one of the few independent brokers to the  top 100 Real Estate agents in the 2/27/09 addition of the Capital District Business Review. I couldn't have done it without the loyal support, friendship, and referrals from all my past clients and friends. So t...
03/13/2009
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Kevin Clancy

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