The Frith Team

10/24/2026

How Timing Can Affect a Seller's Negotiation Strategy
Negotiation isn't only about the number written on an offer. Timing can matter just as much.
An offer that arrives the first day on the market creates a different situation from one that arrives after several weeks. A buyer who can match a seller's preferred closing date may have an advantage that isn't...

Timing can shape more than a home's asking price. Learn how offers, market activity, deadlines, and seller priorities can affect negotiations.

10/22/2026

Looking Beyond the Mortgage: Long-Term Costs of Owning a Home
A monthly mortgage payment is one of the first numbers buyers look at, but it isn't the only one that matters. Two homes with similar purchase prices can have very different ongoing costs once taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance, and other expenses are added in.
Looking beyond the loan payment...

A mortgage payment is only part of the cost of homeownership. Look at taxes, insurance, maintenance, utilities, and other expenses before you buy.

10/21/2026

Just Listed! Do not miss this new listing at 870-878 Ennis Road, Princetown.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 870-878 Ennis Road, Princetown, NY 12306, 4087 square foot, 5 bedrooms, 5 full & 2 partial bathrooms, asking price of $1,899,000, MLS ID 202628622

10/18/2026

10/15/2026

Just Listed! Do not miss this new listing at 237 Sugar Hill Road, Rexford.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 237 Sugar Hill Road, Rexford, NY 12148, 2496 square foot, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, asking price of $484,000, MLS ID 202628256

10/15/2026

Keeping Buyers Interested After the First Showing
A buyer walking out of a showing without making an offer isn't necessarily bad news. They may be comparing several homes, talking through their budget, waiting for another family member to see the property, or simply trying not to make a rushed decision.
For sellers, the period after that first visit...

A promising first showing doesn't always lead straight to an offer. Keep buyers engaged by making follow-up easy and addressing issues that may hold them back.

10/12/2026

How to Compare Homes With Different Strengths and Tradeoffs
Sometimes the hardest choice isn't between a home you love and one you don't. It's between two homes that both work, just in completely different ways.
One may have the location you wanted but less storage. Another might have an extra bedroom but need more updating. You may prefer the yard at one property...

Two homes can be appealing for very different reasons. Compare their strengths, compromises, and long-term fit before deciding which works better.

10/10/2026

Making Sense of Seasonal Changes in the Housing Market
Real estate activity tends to shift throughout the year, but that doesn't mean there's one season when everyone should buy. More homes may come on the market during certain months, while other times of year bring fewer listings and different levels of buyer competition.
Those changes are worth noticing....

Housing markets don't behave the same way all year. Learn what seasonal changes can mean for buyers without letting the calendar drive your decision.

10/08/2026

Just Listed! Do not miss this new listing at 14 Thrush Terrace, East Greenbush.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 14 Thrush Terrace, East Greenbush, NY 12061, 2806 square foot, 4 bedrooms, 2 full & 2 partial bathrooms, asking price of $839,000, MLS ID 202627801

10/08/2026

Getting Your Home Ready for an Autumn Listing
Getting a home ready to sell in autumn isn't about filling the porch with pumpkins or making every room look seasonal. The more useful preparation happens in the background.
Days may be getting shorter. Leaves and debris show up faster outside. Heating and cooling needs can change from one week to the...

An autumn listing comes with its own practical details. Prepare your home for changing light, cooler weather, and the way buyers experience it.