CENTURY 21 Alliance Realty Group
Real Estate Services in New York's Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut
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Wappingers(845) 297 4700(845) 297 8178
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Lagrange(845) 485 2700(845) 485 2703
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New Paltz(845) 255 6163(845) 255 6757
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Brewster(845) 279 7700
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Hyde Park(845) 233 4634(845) 233 4633
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Commercial Division(845) 297 4700(845) 567 8333
Does your heating bill seem unreasonably high? Many factors, such as the size of your home, heating source, and daily habits, all play major roles in determining how much energy your particular home requires to stay warm; that being said, if you find that you're paying more than comparable friends are, there could be some issue with your home that's costing you heat (and money). Keep reading to learn about a few of the likely culprits!
Are you considering buying an older home? Don't let the title dissuade you! Older homes often contain craftsmanship, architecture, and character that simply cannot be matched by a newer build. However, before you make your final decision, you should be particularly vigilant for certain issues that are more common among homes built many decades ago. Real estate news and information website RISMedia recently wrote about the specific items on which you should focus extra attention during the inspection process. Performing your due diligence before you sign off on the sale ensures that there are no (or at least not as many) costly surprises waiting for you after you move in!
When it comes time to sell your home, you might be tempted to put it on the market without pumping any money into updates or repairs. Although you can certainly try to sell as is, chances are good that the process will be easier, faster, and more profitable if you first put a little effort into improving the home's appeal. Of course, you might be wondering which repairs will have the most impact on buyers? Here are a few of the most important issues to address according to HouseLogic.com.
As with many of the objects in your home, you probably don't give much thought to your furnace unless something goes wrong. As we enter the depths of the winter season, it is important to pay a little bit of extra attention to your furnace in order to ensure that it continues to operate effectively and efficiently for your family. Keep reading to learn about some simple but important maintenance tasks which will help keep your furnace healthy all year long.
