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Jamesville NY Home, 3 acres, Custom Built - Contact Bob McTague at 315-882-6610 for more information about this home located in Jamesville, New York.

Jamesville, NY Neighborhood - This magnificent and beautiful 3,000 sq ft, custom Heritage built "craftsman" 4 bedroom Colonial is perfectly situated on 3 acres in the JD school district and close to major highways, hospitals, Jamesville Beach, and shopping.

First Floor Features - Entertain in the gourmet kitchen equipped with high end stainless steel appliances, granite counters with an island for additional seating, abundant custom cabinetry, tile back splash, and a walk in pantry. There is breakfast/sun room off the kitchen that overlooks the backyard. Between the kitchen and formal dining room is a butler's pantry featuring a wine cooler. Gather in the spacious family room that features a gas fireplace and a coffered ceiling. Perfectly placed off the kitchen you will find a laundry/mud room with tile floors and built-ins. Hardwood floors fill the first floor living space. Lastly, there is a half bathroom and a study/office on the first floor.

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Second Floor Features - The second floor provides a master bedroom with his and hers closets, and a master bathroom with heated floors, a huge tiled shower, a heated spa tub, and a dual sink vanity with granite counters and custom cabinetry. There are two other good sized bedrooms with an adjoining bathroom, and a guest bedroom with it's own full bath. There are granite counters in every bathroom and custom built-ins in every bedroom closet on the second floor.

Basement - The professionally finished basement offers additional living space as there is a second family room with a fireplace, half bath, and an exercise room. Unlike most basements, this one has full egress windows for plenty of sunlight. In the unfinished portion of the basement you will find commercial grade mechanicals, a tank less hot water heater, reverse osmosis water system, and a fresh air intake system.

Exterior - The exterior features a patio area where you can enjoy spectacular day and evening views. The 3 car side load garage, professional landscaping, the salt water in ground pool, front stone walkway, covered front and back porch with surround sound, and a shed complete this home.

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3 Acres, Jamesville NY Home, Custom Built - Contact Bob McTague at 315-882-6610 for more information about this home located in Jamesville, New York.

Jamesville, NY Neighborhood - This magnificent and beautiful 3,000 sq ft, custom Heritage built "craftsman" 4 bedroom Colonial is perfectly situated on 3 acres in the JD school district and close to major highways, hospitals, Jamesville Beach, and shopping.

First Floor Features - Entertain in the gourmet kitchen equipped with high end stainless steel appliances, granite counters with an island for additional seating, abundant custom cabinetry, tile back splash, and a walk in pantry. There is breakfast/sun room off the kitchen that overlooks the backyard. Between the kitchen and formal dining room is a butler's pantry featuring a wine cooler. Gather in the spacious family room that features a gas fireplace and a coffered ceiling. Perfectly placed off the kitchen you will find a laundry/mud room with tile floors and built-ins. Hardwood floors fill the first floor living space. Lastly, there is a half bathroom and a study/office on the first floor.

Second Floor Features - The second floor provides a master bedroom with his and hers closets, and a master bathroom with heated floors, a huge tiled shower, a heated spa tub, and a dual sink vanity with granite counters and custom cabinetry. There are two other good sized bedrooms with an adjoining bathroom, and a guest bedroom with it's own full bath. There are granite counters in every bathroom and custom built-ins in every bedroom closet on the second floor. 

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Basement - The professionally finished basement offers additional living space as there is a second family room with a fireplace, half bath, and an exercise room. Unlike most basements, this one has full egress windows for plenty of sunlight. In the unfinished portion of the basement you will find commercial grade mechanicals, a tank less hot water heater, reverse osmosis water system, and a fresh air intake system.

Exterior - The exterior features a patio area where you can enjoy spectacular day and evening views. The 3 car side load garage, professional landscaping, the salt water in ground pool, front stone walkway, covered front and back porch with surround sound, and a shed complete this home.

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Large 3 Bedroom Home, Manlius NY Real Estate, Private Yard - Contact Bob McTague at 315-882-6610 for more information about this home located in Manlius, New York.

Manlius, NY Neighborhood -. This quality built 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home is located within the Village of Manlius in the popular "Memory Lane Park" neighborhood which is close to FM schools, parks, shopping, and major highways.

Main Level Features - The main level offers hardwoods throughout, a spacious living room, formal dining room, an eat-in kitchen, a full bath, a large master bedroom with ample closet space, a master bath, and two other good sized bedrooms.

Lower Level Features - The lower level provides a family room, half bath, laundry room, and an office.

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Updates – New windows.

Exterior - The 2 car garage, patio, landscaping, and private yard complete this home.

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So, why do homes in Manlius New York not sell? 

For the record, every home that is listed on the market either through a real estate broker or as a by owner eventually sells if the owner has motivation. However, according the the Multiple Listing Service, 60% of all homes that are listed on the open market in Manlius NY do not sell within the first 120 days. 

In 2015, 218 residential homes sold in Manlius New York (zip code 13104) The median sales price was $240,000, and the median days on market was 53 days, but this does not account for homes that were taken off the market or re listed. However, the average days on market was closer to 100 days when you analyze the data more carefully.  

The most expensive home that closed in Manlius NY (13104) was listed for $824,000, and it sold for $750,000 CASH. That was $74,000 less than the asking price, however, it sold in only 64 days. Conversely, the lowest priced home sold for $30,000 CASH, it was a bank owned home and it only took 17 days to sell.  There are not a lot of $750,000 or $30,000 homes that sell in Manlius. Most buyers in Manlius are purchasing homes between $140,000 and $250,000. 

If we look at the $200,000 to $260,000 price range which roughly accounts for 20% of all the home buyers in Manlius, we find that about 60% of these home sellers reduced their price after the initial listing, and the average discount given when finally sold, was between 10 - 15% off the initial listing price or roughly $25,000.00.

The home owners that price their home correctly from the beginning tend to see less of a reduction from the actual sales price, in fact according to the data, most consumers achieve a sale at 1 to 3% under the list price and sell within 60 days of listing. 

So why is the average home owner in this group pricing their homes 10% to 15% over the actual market value?

First, I do not blame you the home owner. It is not your fault. I blame the real estate industry and more specifically the real estate agent. 

According to a real estate agents code of ethics. 

Standard of Practice 1-3
REALTORS®, in attempting to secure a listing, shall not deliberately mislead the owner as to market value.

Are all real estate agents "deliberately" misleading the owner as to market value? Of course they are not, however, as professionals it is our duty to provide the consumer with all of the facts and market data to accurately value their home.

There are some agents that will "mislead" the consumer to secure the listing, as they do not "lose to the competition," or they may tell the home owner a higher price to "appease" them, or it is the agent's strategy to tell the consumer a higher price with a plan to reduce the price after 30 days.

The biggest crime to consumers, is the agent that just does not  "Know" the correct market price as they are inexperienced with pricing homes. My advice for this newer agent is tell the consumer that you do "not know" the price and need to bring in an expert to price the home. That expert may be another agent or a licensed appraiser. 

Many real estate agents reading this may say.. "The home owner is not motivated, they will not reduce their price!" I understand and you as a professional real estate agent need to assess a consumers motivation and it is your right as a licensed real estate agent to decide to not help the consumer or mislead them into thinking that their home has a chance to sell at "their" price. The choice is yours. 

The bottom line is that "price" is one of the most important factors in selling your home. If you take the advice of a knowledgeable and professional agent then you will achieve your goals. 

If you need help with pricing your home give me a call at 315-882-6610 or click this link to obtain a market value report at no cost or obligation. 

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"Based on Information from the Association/Board of Realtors (alternatively, from CCAR MLS, OCBR MLS, or the CNYIS MLS) for 2015."

We are pleased to announce that as of November 2015 we are able to offer all home buyers in the Greater Syracuse NY area and throughout Onondaga, Madison, Oswego, and Cayuga County, the Non Repayable Home Buyers Grant.

5% Free Money for Syracuse NY Homebuyers

This is an exclusive down payment assistance for home buyers that meet certain credit and income requirement. It is a 5% free grant that is non repayable. On a $200,000 home, you would get $10,000 to apply to your down payment or closing costs.

Flexible Guidelines for Home Buyers in Syracuse New York

• No first time homebuyer requirement

• No sales price limit

• 30 Year Conventional, FHA, VA, or USDA Mortgage loans available

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National Homebuyers Fund®, Inc. (NHF) was established in 2002 to stimulate and expand homeownership opportunities across the nation.

From January 2002 to the present, NHF has:*

• Assisted 23,500 individuals or families to purchase homes;

• Provided more than $121.2 million in down payment

• assistance grants; and

• Participated in over $4.3 billion in loan financing of first and second mortgages.

* Data current as of 11/4/2015

“We embrace our responsibility with conviction and pledge our best efforts to serve as a champion for affordable and responsible homeownership. We accomplish our mission through the development and management of various housing programs, including Mortgage Credit Certificates (MCCs), Mortgage Revenue Bond (MRB) and Down Payment Assistance (DPA) programs. We view homeownership as the bedrock of local communities and vital in attaining and maintaining healthy and stable neighborhoods. To many people, a home is much more than a place to live. For many, owning one's own home represents family and community identity, hopes, goals, freedom and long-term security.”

-via the National Homebuyers Fund Inc website

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Liverpool NY Home, Bayberry Neighborhood, 4 Bedroom Colonial - Contact Bob McTague at 315-882-6610 for more information about this home located in Liverpool, New York.

Liverpool, NY Neighborhood - This quality built 4 bedroom Colonial is located in the popular "Bayberry" neighborhood which is close to Liverpool schools, shopping, parks, and major highways.

First Floor Features - The first floor features an eat-in kitchen, a formal dining room, a large living room, a vaulted family room, and a half bath.

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Second Floor Features - The second floor provides 4 bedrooms with newly finished hardwood floors and a full bath.

Exterior - There is a good sized yard, shed, and a 2 car garage.

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Bayberry Neighborhood, Liverpool NY Home, 4 Bedroom Colonial - Contact Bob McTague at 315-882-6610 for more information about this home located in Liverpool, New York.

Liverpool, NY Neighborhood - This quality built 4 bedroom Colonial is located in the popular "Bayberry" neighborhood which is close to Liverpool schools, shopping, parks, and major highways.

First Floor Features - The first floor features an eat-in kitchen, a formal dining room, a large living room, a vaulted family room, and a half bath.

Second Floor Features - The second floor provides 4 bedrooms with newly finished hardwood floors and a full bath.

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Exterior - There is a good sized yard, shed, and a 2 car garage.

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Camillus Real Estate, Ranch with 3 acres, 3 Bedrooms - Contact Bob McTague at 315-882-6610 for more information about this home located in Camilus, New York.

Camillus, NY Neighborhood - Centrally located to parks, the ever growing shopping district in Camillus, and all major highways. It is very hard to find such a beautiful home with this much land and living space in the West Genesee school district for this price.

Main Living Area - When you enter this magnificent 5 bedroom, 4 full bath resort style home, you are greeted with a tile foyer that opens to a 2 story Octagon shaped great room with a gas fireplace surrounded by stone. The great room separates the house; on the left is a spacious kitchen with granite counters, a dining area with great views of the backyard, a laundry room, and a full bath. To the right, you are welcomed to a comfortable living room with access to the outside deck, a master bedroom and luxury bath, a nursery or office, two other good sized bedrooms, and another full bath. All the doors and trim are finished in solid red oak.

Basement Features - The staircase leads to a fully finished remodeled walk-out basement. This space offers a family room, home gym, additional bedrooms, a spa-like bathroom, workshop, and walk-out access to the pool area.

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Exterior - This country ranch sits perfectly on 2.9 acres of privacy and backs up to the Erie Canal. The front of the home features professional landscaping, a newly paved driveway, and a 3 car heated garage.  The exterior completes the resort style theme with a 20' X 40' heated in-ground pool, large flat yard for playing sports, a 40' X 40' basketball court, and a 40' X 60' heated detached garage that is great for storing snowmobiles, cars, and motorcycles. The current owner even hosted graduation parties there.  The possibilities are endless.

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Ranch with 3 acres, Camillus Real Estate, 3 Bedrooms - Contact Bob McTague at 315-882-6610 for more information about this home located in Camilus, New York.

Camillus, NY Neighborhood - Centrally located to parks, the ever growing shopping district in Camillus, and all major highways. It is very hard to find such a beautiful home with this much land and living space in the West Genesee school district for this price.

Main Living Area - When you enter this magnificent 5 bedroom, 4 full bath resort style home, you are greeted with a tile foyer that opens to a 2 story Octagon shaped great room with a gas fireplace surrounded by stone. The great room separates the house; on the left is a spacious kitchen with granite counters, a dining area with great views of the backyard, a laundry room, and a full bath. To the right, you are welcomed to a comfortable living room with access to the outside deck, a master bedroom and luxury bath, a nursery or office, two other good sized bedrooms, and another full bath. All the doors and trim are finished in solid red oak.

Basement Features - The staircase leads to a fully finished remodeled walk-out basement. This space offers a family room, home gym, additional bedrooms, a spa-like bathroom, workshop, and walk-out access to the pool area.

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Exterior - This country ranch sits perfectly on 2.9 acres of privacy and backs up to the Erie Canal. The front of the home features professional landscaping, a newly paved driveway, and a 3 car heated garage. The exterior completes the resort style theme with a 20' X 40' heated in-ground pool, large flat yard for playing sports, a 40' X 40' basketball court, and a 40' X 60' heated detached garage that is great for storing snowmobiles, cars, and motorcycles. The current owner even hosted graduation parties there. The possibilities are endless.

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Custom 4 Bedroom in Manlius, Private Wooded Lot - Contact Bob McTague at 315-8872-6610 for more information about this home located in Manlius, New York.

Manlius, NY Neighborhood -. Located right in the heart of Manlius and easy walking distance to the village, where local shopping, art and attractions thrive, this majestic home sits on a hill with almost an acre of land, full of privacy, with a wooded backyard and beautiful landscaping.  Near Fayetteville Manlius high school, the Swan Pond, and the library.

First Floor Features - Inside you are greeted with a tiled entryway leading to an open floor plan flowing into the kitchen, family, and sunroom, which is bathed in plenty of natural light. The formal dining room features a tray ceiling dressed in crown molding for elegant entertaining. Cook in style with a double oven, granite countertops, and a spacious center island and sink. Enjoy the luxury of extra cabinet space and a pantry.

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Second Floor Features - Upstairs you can escape to a master suite with fireplace and master bath, which includes a whirlpool, massive walk-in closet, and your own private balcony.

Other Features - With 2 gas fireplaces, 3 full baths, and 3 car garage, this place is ready for you to move in and call home.

Exterior – 0.91 Acre Private Lot, 3 Car Garage and Central Village Location.

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