The good news is that congress has voted to extend and expand the existing $8,000 Home buyer Tax credit program until May of 2010. The new program has also been expanded to provide up to $6,500 in tax breaks to existing homeowners that have owned their homes for 5 years or more. Purchasers must be under contract by 5/1/10 and be closed by 7/1/2010. The credit is available for the purchase of primary residences up to $800,000. For the full article check http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_homebuyers_tax_credit credit As always we will provide updates to any breaking real estate news on our site at Albany NY Real Estate
For the past three years, I have had the honor of serving as a member of the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Albany. During that time, it has become increasingly difficult to fundraise for the Clubs as the economy tightens and everything gets more expensive. Additionally, state and federal funding sources we have historically counted on are being decreased or cut all together.
In an attempt to counter the drop off in funding and donations, last year we put together the first annual Red, White and Chocolate fundraiser to help close the financial gap we were facing. The event was a great success raising more than $30,000 for youth programs in the City of Albany. We are hoping to double that amount this year and I need your help.
Red, White and Chocolate is an informal wine, cheese and chocolate tasting Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at the Century House. The event will be catered by the Century House , feature wines from multiple vendors and finish off with chocolates from Ghirardelli. There will also be dancing and live music from The New York Players.
Tickets to the event are $75 each. We have begged and pleaded with the vendors so most of the money from each ticket will go directly to programming at the Boys and Girls Clubs to keep sites open, and keep kids off the streets. And for those of you who may have extra cash lying around, all tickets purchased are tax deductible!
I have attached an event flyer for your convenience or you can visit the website at: http://www.bgcalbany.com/about/rwc/
If you have any questions or are interested in attending the second annual Red, White and Chocolate, please let me know.
Thank you for your consideration,
Kevin
I get requests for all kinds of info but the most common request is for Albany NY market data. I am finally pleased to announce that we can now provide personalized market statistics quickly and easily and best of all for free! Want to know what the home down the street sold for? Not sure if the market has stabilized? Want to know the current sale price to list price ratios for your neighborhood? We can help visit our main site at Albany NY Homes or our direct link to statistical data compiled directly from the Multiple Listing Service at Albany NY Market Trends and Statistics
Despite all the constant media hype the Albany market has remained strong and has thus far been immune from the huge price drops seen in other areas of the country. First time home buyers are driving the market. This weekend I had five offers on a new listing that resulted in the sale price well above the asking price of $159,900. Yet if you read the media report you would think vacancies and foreclosures abound in the Albany market. Here is a link to an ABC News story putting Albany as one of the top places in the country to buy a home. When the exit 12 chip plant impact is fully understood by our market I think current home buyers are going to be glad they purchased in 2009. Here is the link http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=8296067&page=1
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Albany NY realtor, Albany NY Real Estate, Albany NY homes, Albany NY Real Estate Agent Full Service Albany NY real estate brokerage and Albany real estate appraisal Http://www.clancyrealestate.com
Kevin Clancy has been providing real estate brokerage and appraisal services to the Capital District for over 18 years. He is a New York State licensed real estate broker, Insurance broker, and general certified appraiser. Kevin is a HUD approved broker and started his career specializing in the sale of HUD homes. Kevin's appraisal experience ranges from vacant land and single family homes to multi-tenant office buildings and retail centers. A graduate of Siena College with a degree in marketing, Kevin obtained an MBA from the University at Albany in the Spring of 2005. A portion of this degree requirement included an in-depth research paper on residential real estate in the Capital Region. During his career Kevin spent several years evaluating residential and commercial real estate throughout the northeast. This includes more then an estimated 10,000 residential homes in the Capital District. This is more homes than a typical Realtor will evaluate in an entire career! For a thorough evaluation of your home prior to listing, Kevin's experience speaks for itself. Kevin's past experience makes him the perfect choice to meet any of your Capital Region or Albany Area real estate sales or appraisal needs. Services include full service and discount brokerage, appraisals, property management, and general consultation services. Need a home? Search thousands of homes at Albany NY Home search or our main site at Albany NY Real Estate for appraisals visit us at Albany NY Real Estate Appraisals If you Need an Albany NY Realtor for buying a home in Albany NY or Selling a Home in Albany NY give us a call!
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"Kevin Clancy is by far one of the best if not the best real estate agent
in the Capital District. He is knowledgable about the field, his website
is exceptional and he makes himself accessible to his clients.
But most importantly, Kevin has a high standard of integrity ... simply
put his integrity is not for sale. Good or bad, he will tell you what you
need to know to make an informed decision. In a competitive market such as
this one, finding an agent that gives it to you straight is hard to find.
We highly recommend his company and we always welcome the opportunity to
tell others to use his services. Thank you again Kevin for your patience,
tenancity and professionalism. It was a breath of fresh air to work with
you."
Thomas and Ingrid Williams
Troy, New York
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When I listed my property for sale with Kevin, I didn't really expect or need to sell it. I gave Kevin a "walk away" price with my minimum to let it go.
Less than 1 week after listing the property, Kevin came back with 4 different offers. This guy knows the market! All of the offers were viable, and all were well over my walk away number. He kept in touch with me along the way, but did all of the negotiating on my behalf. The house went for higher than the listing price, and almost 20% more than my original "dream" number for the house. In today's market no one could ask for more than that.
I have bought and sold numerous properties in the past, but never have I dealt with someone so attentive, helpful, and full of good advice. Kevin's experience is evident, and I am grateful for his assistance during this process. He made it easy. I highly recommend Kevin and Clancy Real Estate.
Amy P.
Rexford, NY
6/27/2008
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"While looking for our first home, my wife and I worked with a few different realtors during our search. Kevin was, without a doubt, the best realtor "Kevin is a true professional who simply gets the job done! He's a valuable asset to anyone's team." October 27, 2007 Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity Bob Eberle, NYREIA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity Charis Ng -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity Paul Gallagher
that we encountered and the reason we chose to utilize him exclusively!
Kevin is a tireless worker, an active listener and just a true professional.
Kevin knows the real estate market and all the financial complexities that
come with buying a home (which made him a tremendous resource for us as
first-time/inexperienced buyers).
If we are in need of his professional expertise, we will certainly use Kevin
again and we highly recommend him without reservation."
Tom and Denise D, Clifton Park, NY
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hired Kevin as a Real Estate Agent in 2006, and hired Kevin more than once
"I highly recommend Kevin. I listed a house with him and he brought me 3 offers within the first 2 weeks. He keeps me updated frequently and is a full-service expert in his field. He also recommended an excellent lawyer for the closing. I am very pleased and satisfied with Kevin and will definitely use him again for any future real estate transactions. Kevin Clancy is the owner of Clancy Real Estate. Alway deal with the owner! Thanks again, Kevin for helping me sell that property so quickly." October 23, 2007
hired Kevin as a Real Estate Agent in 2007
"Kevin has always offered me great advice. He knows value and where to find it. Kevin is an agent who understands how to work with investors... which I rarely find." September 30, 2007
hired Kevin as a Real Estate Agent in 2006
"Kevin made the process easy, and his knowledge and experience greatly helped us through the sale, from listing to contract to closing. In fact, his negotiations specifically resulted in a sale price higher than the listing price. We recommend Kevin to anyone looking to sell a home in the Capital District."
Jim M.- Director of a Commercial Real Estate funding company
"... Kevin has a great understanding of the market and more importantly how to position his clients. Great service, a professional approach and an intimate understanding of the local RE market. I highly recommend his firm."
Dear Kevin, As a first time home buyer, I really appreciated your patience and diligence. Through every step of the process I felt like you were there holding my hand. You followed up with members of my purchasing team (attorney, broker, etc.) and even called to check on me while I waited for my financing to get settled and the closing date to arrive. You exhibited professionalism and did a great job representing my interests whenever a challenge developed, such that I worried very little, knowing that you were on my team. This was the first of many real estate purchases for me and I look forward to working with you in the future.
Sincerely, Michele B., Albany, NY
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