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Buying or Selling a Home/Questions Answered by Expert Laurie Stephenson
| Subject | Date Asked |
| house | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I am trap between this: Buy or Rent? A: I don't know your situation, but generally speaking buying is a better deal for you than renting. ... | |
| house | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: How much incomes do one need to make to own a $350,000 house? ANSWER: Hi Henry, You asked how much ... A: Henry, I don't know where you are located, but in the upstate NY area, you won't find any homes for ... | |
| house | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: How much incomes do one need to make to own a $350,000 house? ANSWER: Hi Henry, You asked how much ... A: Yes it is usually the most expensive single purchace most people ever make. With $13,000 there isn't ... | |
| house | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: How much incomes do one need to make to own a $350,000 house? A: You asked how much income is needed to own a $350K home. I'm not trying to shirk the question, but ... | |
| Buying a duplex as single family residence? | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: I currently co-own a single family house with my grandmother. We are both on fixed incomes, and ... A: Well, I guess that I'll take your last question first... Nothing you choose to do as your living ... | |
| Termination of Buyer Agreement | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: I am currently in the market to purchase a home and have contracted with an agent; however, I found ... A: Sorry this took so long to answer, I've been away, and then my computer crashed!I've been trying to ... | |
| buy or keep renting? | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: So here is my dilemma. My husband stays home with our two young children while he works on his ... A: Wow! That's a complicated question! As a Realtor, I would say that it is always better to buy than ... | |
| tearing down old trailer | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: i am in firt collins colorado and am going to be moving out of my 1973 double wide mobile home and ... A: No, Sorry, I don't know of anyone specific in Colorado who does this kind of work, however, you ... | |
| selling half of property | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I bought a house 10 years ago at $250,000. It is valued at roughly $450,000 now. I fell into some ... A: That is really nice of your Brother to offer to help you out. I really think you should address this ... | |
| home real estate listing | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I've had my home for sale on the market for over a year and I'm taking it off the market for about ... A: Wow! That's a lot to answer in a small space. You don't mention where you are located. Remember that ... | |
| realtor lost my dream house | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I am wondering if there is any action I can take against a realtor who, in my opinion, did something ... A: Wow! I am so sorry that happened to you. As I am a professional Realtor, I follow a code of ethics. ... | |
| putting a house in contract | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: i found a home that i really like.But,however i have a few things on my credit report to resolve. in ... A: Whew, not really a quick question! Let's take it point by point. First I need to say that I am not ... | |
| realtor's contract | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: If my mom has signed a contract with a realtor in the state of New York and my husband and I decide ... A: It all depends on your Mom's original contract with her Realtor. If~ when she signed her contract ... | |
| Rent to Own a home from my parents | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know if it is possible for a contract to be written up for me to either Rent to Own ... A: A Rent to own contract is possible, but not used very much in my area. I'll explain why. Most people ... | |
| Tenant Rights | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I have been renting an apartment for nine years on Long Island and my landlady has passed away. The ... A: You stated that you are on a month to month agreement, and have been in this house for 9 years. You ... | |
| Tenants Rights vs Landlord Selling Property | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I was recently informed by the landlord that she is going to place the property up for sale - and ... A: I practice in NY and in NY your rights may be different than in GA, but here you do have to make the ... | |
| co-owned property transferred | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: About twelve years ago I went into a property ownership with a friend. A vacant parcel of land. We ... A: WOW! What a complicated problem. I'm sorry you lost a friend over this. As a Realtor all I can tell ... | |
| selling raw land in Upstate NY | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: A few years ago I purchased a 3-acre raw parcel with the intent to move a doublewide onto it. I have ... A: I understand your wanting to cut out the middle man, but before you do anything you may regret ... | |
| buying a 2nd home on lake george | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: my husband & i were wondering are there any low cost homes for sale ON lake george and how do we ... A: I'd be happy to try to help you find a 2nd home on Lk George. Give me a call to discuss your ... | |
| Im buying a home | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: Im buying a home and the process is taking forever. I need money to pay off bills because Im still ... A: As I am a Realtor and not a lawyer I can only make a suggestion. All I can suggest is to call your ... | |
| buyouts | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I was recently affected by the flooding in cedar rapids, Iowa. My city is now talking about buyouts ... A: Kristina, I'm so sorry for your circumstances! As I understand it, FEMA is helping out the disaster ... | |
| Previous owners unpaid bills | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I recently purchased a home in upstate NY in late March. The home was in the initial ... A: I can only answer as a Realtor, not as a lawyer. My opinion on this question is; no it doesn't void ... | |
| exclusive right to sell/rent contract. | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: Good Day! My short story is we listed our house(in Putnam,NY)on the market with the agent in March ... A: As I understand it, you listed your home in Putnam for SALE in March and have had very little ... | |
| Escrow Account | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: my brother, mother and I are buying a condo together in new jersey. we have a real estate attorney ... A: I can't answer your question as an Attorney, but as a Realtor I would have to say that I have seen ... | |
| house purchase deposit | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: I gave a $5000 deposit (earnest money) for purchasing a house. During the inspection, the inspector ... A: I don't want to second guess your attorney, but is he/she a Real Estate Attorney? Many attorneys do ... | |
| real estate contract | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: We have a contract on our house to sell. It was scheduled to close in two weeks. We received a ... A: How frustrating for you. You can check with your attorney, but I far as I know the only thing you ... | |
| First time investing | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: My name is Chris and I recently posted on here a few weeks ago looking for some help with some ... A: My best advice is going to be seek out local experts! You need a local Realtor to help you and look ... | |
| realtor license | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: I am not sure if you can answer this question or not, but I was speaking with a gentleman and he ... A: In order to get your license you would have to take the course and pay the licensing fees, then ... | |
| Landlord selling home that is occupied by a tenant | 9/13/2007 |
| Q: I live in Monticello, Ny that is also where the home that I am selling is in. I currently have a ... A: I don't know what kind of lease agreement you have with the tenant, but in general: Unless your ... | |
| home contract cancelation | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: HAVE A QUESTION , I HAVE A SINGLE FAMILY HOME CONTRACT ON MY HAND AND EVERY THING HAS BEEN DONE AND ... A: I'm not sure exactly what you're asking, but I think you are asking if you get the home by reason of ... | |
| selling house to provate investor | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: I have a three months contract with a broker, but they have already encouraged me to reduce my ... A: The answer would depend upon what kind of contract you signed with your Broker. If you signed an ... | |
| Should i take out a mortgage or pay all-cash for a condo unit.?? | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: i am planning on purchasing a condo unit. i can afford to pay for it in all-cash. is there any ... A: The tax interest deduction is one good reason to get a mortgage but a more important consideration ... | |
| need an answer asap | 4/22/2007 |
| Q: What does buying out a home contract means? A: Buying out a home contract is not a term much in use in the Upstate NY area, but I believe it would ... | |
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- Sue Bernstein
- Ted Lewis
- Connie Wildasinn-Broker,GRI,RealtorŪ
- Dick Dennis
- Nori J. Muster
- John McKenna, CMI
- John
- liznarr
- Robert Welch
- John Hendricks
- Jessica Bryan
- Diann Tonnesen
- Jeff Kessler
- Karyn Foley
- Sharon Huneycutt, Realtor, Associate Broker, GRI, e-PRO
- Lisa Webber
- Russel Ray
- Kerrin Kostelic, FL Broker Associate, GRI, AHWD
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Laurie Stephenson
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions about Residential Real Estate in Upstate NY's Capital District area, from Albany to Lake George. I specialize in Saratoga Springs and the surrounding towns. I am a Buyers and Sellers Agent. Check out my website at www.lauriestephenson.com
Experience
Residential Buyers and Sellers Agent
Organizations
Greater Capital Association of Realtors, (GCAR)
New York State Association of Realtors,(NYSAR)
National Association of Realtors, (NAR)
Education/Credentials
Associate Broker
Awards and Honors
Million Dollar Club
Past/Present Clients
My goal is to make the process of buying, selling, or owning a home efficient, enjoyable and rewarding for you. See what my clients have said about my real estate services...
*Comments: Laurie was enthusiastic and supportive through the whole process. I would highly recommend her! JAC - Stillwater
*Comments: My wife and I recently purchased our home with Laurie Stephenson. This purchase was difficult because we were buying a home from 3000 miles away. Laurie worked with us for several months prior to the purchase. Then, when my wife and I arrived to look at homes, she helped us get right down to business.
Laurie's knowledge and expertise pertaining to the Saratoga community allowed my wife and I to find a house that was honestly, the exact home we were looking for. Laurie took our situation, our hopes and dreams, and helped us put them into perspective and find the home that was just right for our family. Laurie's dedication to our family was invaluable throughout the entire process and continues on past the closing of our home. My family and I appreciate everything that Laurie has done for us. We got the luck of the draw with Laurie, and couldn't have asked for a better real estate agent and friend.
Sincerely, Randal& Shanna Thorpe
*Comments: One of the most refreshing qualities about Laurie is she goes to great lengths before even showing a house to make sure her clients are qualified and she understands exactly what there looking for. Her unique ability to understand people and listen is why she's so successful. She puts her client's best interest first and assures they can buy and afford the house for years to come. As a Mortgage Broker responsible to the banks and the clients we have a perfect record and many happy homeowners.
Thank you Laurie!!!
Jim Teele
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