Clifton Park NY Homes for Sale

 

There is an old myth regarding radon gas in Clifton Park NY: My home doesn't have radon gas because we have sandy soil.  The truth is, radon gas is everywhere in the environment and I have seen plenty of homes in and around Clifton Park NY test with high levels of radon gas.  So, please don't leave anything to doubt, if you are buying or selling your home please have a radon test completed.

 

 

Here is an FAQ list to help answer some common questions:

 

Q: What is Radon?

Radon is a naturally occurring gas which is part of the air that we all breathe every day. It is present in all homes. You cannot see, smell or taste Radon and the only way to determine if unsafe levels of Radon exist in your home is to perform a test.

Q: Where is Radon Found?

The major source of Radon in high levels is in the soil and bedrock surrounding and under the house. Radon is found all over the United States and around the world in varying concentrations.

Q: What levels are too high?

Radon is measured in pico-Curies per liter (pCi/L) of air. A pico-Curie is a measure of the amount of radioactivity of a particular substance. The level of Radon in outdoor air is about 0.4 pCi/L. The average indoor Radon level is about 1.3 pCi/L. The EPA has established 4.0 pCi/L as the action level for Radon in homes, schools and workplaces.

Q: What are the health risks?

Almost all scientists agree that Radon is a health hazard to humans and that it causes lung cancer, however the exact risk calculation and the action level usually raise debate. The EPA has declared Radon to be a "Class A Carcinogen," which means that it has been shown to cause cancer in humans.

Q: How does Radon get into homes?

Radon is a soil gas that typically moves up through the ground to the air above. Air pressure inside a home is usually lower than pressure in the soil around the home's foundation. Homes draw Radon in through dirt floors, hollow-block walls, cracks in the foundation floor and walls, and openings around floor drains, pipes and sump pumps.

Q: How much will it cost to fix my Radon problem?

Cost are dependent on your needs. Generally, radon testing will cost around $125 and if mitigation is needed, the cost is approximately $1,200 to $1,600.

 

If you are thinking of buying or selling your Clifton Park NY home, please give me a call for a free, no obligation market analysis of your home.

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Clifton Park NY Homes for Sale

The real estate market in Clifton Park NY is starting to heat up with spring just around the corner.  Everyone knows that spring is the busy season and and when the sun starts setting a little later everyday, people start thinking spring and they start thinking about buying a new home or maybe even their first home!!!

 

As the busy season approaches, Clifton Park NY buyers should start their search by consulting a professional REALTOR to get a better understanding of the best way to search for their dream home.  In my experience, I've seen too many first time buyers start their search randomly and consequently they confuse themselves and find it hard to make a decision.  A Clifton Park REALTOR can help you understand an efficient way to search so you are not wasting a lot of time driving around and never narrowing your list to a few communities to consider.

 

Once you've narrowed your search, then ask your REALTOR for a complete list of all homes that are in your price range.  Start reviewing these homes by driving through the neighborhoods.  This will also help you narrow your search since each neighborhood offers a little something different.  Are you looking for sidewalks, parks, and common areas?  Or, are you looking for something a little more private with larger lots and plenty of trees between you and the neighbor?

 

After narrowing your search to a handful of neighborhoods, then set up some appointments to go see a few homes firsthand.  You might be surprised what $300,000 will buy you in one part of town versus another.  This is where the real fun starts; finding different homes, each with something to satisfy your wants and needs.  Then all you have to do is wait until the right one comes on the market.  Not to worry though; even if you aren't 100% sure what you want, you'll know it when you see it.  It will feel just like you are home.

 

Negotiating your Clifton Park NY purchase and helping you every step of the way is what I love to do.  So, if you need help in Clifton Park NY or the surrounding communities, please be sure to give me a call and see how I can help you today.

 

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Welcome to the SPRING season of the I.F.L.

Indoor football is a fun, fast paced arena style flag football game that emphasizes passing and scoring.  The league format promotes self-direction and teamwork.

Visit www.biggreenifl.com for registration, schedules, and contact info.

Space is extremely limited!!  Sign up soon!!

 

Games are 1 hour in length.  All games will be at the Sportsplex of Halfmoon.  Games will be played once a week.  You will receive an e-mail for the time of your first game.  Remaining game schedule will be given out on the first day, as well as available on-line.

The league will be divided into six divisions:

MITE: K - 1^st Grade

JUNIOR: 2^nd – 3^rd Grade

MIDDLE: 4^th – 5^th Grade

SENIOR: 6^th- 7^th Grade

MODIFIED: 8^th-9^th Grade

VARSITY: 10^th-12th Grade

 

Clifton Park NY - "We live too far north for termites!"

I hear this all the time.  Unfortunately people associate termites with warm weather climates.  Subterranean termites are the most common and widely distributed termite in the US.  They are commonly found in all Midwestern and Eastern states as indicated below.

Termites are a serious economic pest causing millions of dollars of damage throughout the areas where they are located. It is estimated that more than 1 in 5 homes in high activity areas have been or will be attacked at sometime by these little insects.  So, when purchasing a home, please use the services of a Certified Pest Inspector to help insure your new home is termite free.

For more information on purchasing a new home and the home inspection process, please give me a call.  Thank you, Lewis Beynon, Licensed REALTOR, Prime Property Solutions, LLC.

 

Spring is in the air in Clifton Park, NY

 

 

It's 24 degrees outside, the wind is WNW at 10 mph, feels like 14 degrees and you are wondering why I say; Spring is in the air?  Simple; the phone is ringing off the wall with buyers and sellers.  So, now is the time to talk to a professional REALTOR to help you meet your goals and dreams in Clifton Park NY and the surrounding communities.

If you are thinking of buying or selling your home this spring, now is the time to call and set up an appointment for a free, no obligation consultation.  I think you'll be surprised with the good news I have to share about our local real estate market.

 

 

Thank you, Lewis Beynon, Licensed Real Estate Agent, Prime Property Solutions, LLC.

 

 

Clifton Park NY - Recycle Me Please!!!

 

I don't consider myself a "tree hugger" but I try to be a good steward of our natural (and un-natural) resources.  Often times I may have something I consider junk and in years past I would have simply thrown it in the garbage can.  Now, I think twice.

For example, last year I removed some wooden lattice work from the bottom of my deck and replaced it with 1x4s.  Instead of just throwing the lattice in the garbage, I posted it on the FREE section of craigslist.com.  I got 7 legitimate emails from people who wanted it.  Many of them had camps up north and they only needed a little for their decks.

 

Three years ago I cleaned out my basement.  I'm the kind of guy that always saves the boxes and packing material from electronic equipment.  While cleaning up, I amassed a HUGE pile of polystyrene.  This is the "Styrofoam" that TVs, computers, radios, and all sorts of electronic things are packed in.  I had enough to fill up 4 cardboard boxes that large TVs come in.  Now that is a lot of polystyrene to throw in a landfill!!!

After extensively searching the Internet and calling a couple of local garbage collection companies, I couldn't find anyone that would take it for recycling.  Then it dawned on me; the local mail and shipping store BUYS this sort of stuff to sell, so why not ask them if they would re-use it.  They were happy to take it and use it for shipping material.

So, help the environment and help a local business by saving and donating your used polystyrene, packing peanuts, and bubble wrap.  Thank you!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clifton Park NY Restaurants

Chipotle Mexican Grill opens its' newest location in Clifton Park Center Mall

Chipotle Mexican Grill prides itself on the the importance of how their ingredients are grown and raised not just what they cost.  This means better tasting tacos and burritos for you.  It means encouraging growers to pursue humane and healthy practices, and rewarding farmers who choose quality over mass production.  It means new and higher expectations about what we consume every day.

The opening day was bustling, with a line out the door.  Considering the temp was about 15 degrees and a howling wind, I think this demonstrates the need for establishments with this level of quality in their products in and around Clifton Park.  Stop by and enjoy!!!

Clifton Park NY Public Library

A Model of Environmentally-advanced Architecture

When the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library Board of Trustees first sat down with the architects to design the Library, they were presented with a unique opportunity; to become a model of environmentally-advanced architecture in New York State and the Country.

With the guidance and expertise of architects Woodward, Connor, Gillies, & Seleman and aided by a grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), a comprehensive effort was launched to design and build with the environment foremost in mind.

Designing and Building "Green"

What does it mean being "green"? It means designing, building and operating the 55,000 sq. ft. facility with minimum impact on the environment, the chance to reap energy savings in the millions of dollars, a healthier indoor environment for residents and staff, in addition to gaining national recognition as a leader in environmental responsibility and education. Practically everything in the Library has been selected with the environment in mind; from the regionally-sourced masonry and structural steel forged from scrap metal, to the window wall that allows extensive use of daylight, to carpets made from bio-based fibers, recycled tires and plastic, to counter tops made from recycled metal and resins.

LEED® Certification

The Library has received certification as part of the U.S. Green building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Program. It required documenting and committing to a wide range of measurable actions covering the design, construction and operation of the Library.

Be sure to visit them online at cliftonparklibrary.greentouchscreen.com to find out more about all the "Green" features that make the Library a model of leading-edge, environmental architecture.

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Clifton Park NY - Fiddlesticks Youth Lacrosse

The Mad Dog Lacrosse Club from Clifton Park NY is proud to announce the 2010 Fiddlestix Program.  This is an instructional lacrosse program for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade boys and girls.  No experience is necessary.  Fundamentals are taught in a very supportive environment with an emphasis on having fun.  No contact is allowed between players to maintain a safe environment.  Soft Fiddlestix are used along with soft foam balls.

The program runs every Tuesday, 5:00 - 6:00 pm from April 27th through June 5th.  The cost is $95 and includes; 6 1-hour sessions, soft Fiddlestix, foam ball, T-Shirt, and a US Lacrosse Membership.

The coaches have a lot of experience, are enthusiastic, and provide a possitve environment.

For more information email MDOGLAX3@aol.com or register HERE.

 

 

Clifton Park NY - Local Stained Glass Artist

I would like to introduce you to Mustard Seed Glass.  Susan is a local stained glass artist near Clifton Park NY that specializes in creating unique pieces of art to fit your style and and setting.  Susan has been practicing her skills for several years and makes beautiful art.

So why give boring gift cards for those special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, or Christmas when you can tell someone how much they really mean to you by giving them a unique piece of art.

To view more samples of her work, please visit Mustard Seed Glass.