MyTown Realty - Mary Seidel

02/06/2020

Numerous hours of completing tasks and learning segments, I now am proud to say I have the NAR Commitment to Excellence Certificate!

NAR - Commitment to Excellence

07/31/2019

Rates have drooped a bit so selling now gives you the opportunity to do well on the buying side too!

As a homeowner, it’s always tempting to dream about the next big project you’re going to tackle. The possibilities are endless. Should I renovate? Should I refinance? Should I stay? Should I move? The list goes on and on. In today’s housing market, it’s actually a great time to shift your th...

07/24/2019

ML # S1173666 – 3.36 acres of land in the Heritage Acres subdivision. There is electric at the road, (buried) but the buyer will need to install a well and septic. County Clerks office shows septic...

04/24/2019

Getting a home that needs some TLC can help you build equity but keep in mind the extent of the projects and whether you can tackle it yourself! A well done project will not be a waste of money!

According to a new survey from Move.com, the wave of first-time homebuyers hitting the market this summer has resulted in an interesting statistic. Nearly 60% of buyers searching for a home this spring are willing to consider buying a fixer-upper, with 95% believing that the projects needed will inc

04/17/2019

Now is the time to make your move!

Every month, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) releases their Seller Traffic Index as a part of their Realtors Confidence Index. In the latest release, NAR reported that homeowners have been reluctant to sell their houses. This is reflected when broken down by state. Only 11 states have a s

04/15/2019

Things to consider when thinking about buying a home.

If you are debating purchasing a home right now, you are probably getting a lot of advice. Though your friends and family have your best interests at heart, they may not be fully aware of your needs and what is currently happening in the real estate market. Ask yourself the following three questi

04/13/2019

The housing market is strong here in NY!

The median sales price in New York State continued to rise in February, increasing 9.8-percent from this time last year, according to the housing market report released today by the New York State Association of REALTORS®.  The $280,000 median sales price last month is the highest for a month sinc...

04/09/2019

Do you love your pet? Well you are not alone!

One of the many benefits of owning your own home is the freedom to find your ‘furever’ friend. By pointing out the aspects of your home that make it ‘pet-friendly’ in your listing, you’ll attract these buyers, rather than alienating the 68% of American households that have a pet! If you ar...

04/04/2019

The housing market is beginning to settle with less growth of excessive prices. Now is the time to consider buying and stop renting or paying your landlord's mortgage!

The Housing Market has been a hot-topic in the news lately. Depending on which media outlet you watch, it can start to be a bit confusing to understand what’s really going on with interest rates and home prices! The best way to show what’s really going on in today’s real estate market is to go...

04/02/2019

Being informed can ease your worries and help you to make a good decision.

Last week, realtor.com released a survey of active home shoppers (those who plan to purchase their next home in 1 year or less). The survey asked their opinion on an impending recession and its possible impact on the housing market. Two major takeaways from the survey: 42% believe a recessio