Clifton Park and Albany NY Homes for Sale

I just attended a very informative seminar designed for Agents to review the lending situation in this "troubled" economy.  So much of the media has convinced potential buyers that they couldn't get a mortgage if they wanted to (because of the economy).  Well, that myth was put to bed today during the presentation made by Home Mortgage Network.

There are so many products available, so don't be afraid of how much money you THINK you need to put down, don't be afraid that the only home you can find in your price range is too outdated; they have solutions for just about every situation.

If you are a First Time Home Buyer you owe it to yourself to contact Home Mortgage Network TODAY in order to receive a free, no obligation, consultation on the mortgage market for your situation.  Don't listen to the media, don't listen to your "friends", call the professionals today!!!

Special thanks goes out to Joanne, Charlotte, Amy, Brianna, and the rest of the fine staff at HMN.

Meanwhile, if you have any questions about the Clifton Park real estate market, please feel free to call me anytime (518)281-3951.

Thank you.

This open and spacious 3 Bed, 2 Bath Home is proudly offered at $420,000.

Don't wait for track season to open, come see this EXCELLENT VALUE today.  This top floor home is in the heart of Saratoga Springs! Enjoy privacy and sundrenched rooms.  The kitchen features granite counter tops and cherry cabinets, hardwood floors, living room with fireplace and balcony w/gas grill hook up. The master bedroom has two walk-in closets and tiled bath. This home includes all appliances and custom window treatments. All this and close to everything the city has to offer. Come home to the good life in Saratoga!  Call Lewis for a showing today (518)281-3951 or LewisB@nycap.rr.com or search the entire MLS at http://www.LewisB.com

This is a great opportunity to own a beautiful home with many upgradesin Clifton Park NY.

Proudly offered at $399,900.

Featuring a Winding Staircase, Den/Office, Master Suite with Sitting Room and vaulted ceilings, spacious 1/2 acre lot, large bedrooms and family room, and amazing formal dining room off the Gourmet Kitchen. You will not be disappointed as you make this house your Home!  Upgrades include ceramic tile, chair rail, crown molding, cathedral ceiling, French doors, built-in cabinets, walk-in closet, whirlpool tub, and hardwood floors.  This beautiful home includes garage door openers, paddle fans, sump-pump, humidifier, water softener, bilco doors, and granite countertops.  DON'T WAIT, call Lewis today for a showing.  (518)281-3951 or LewisB@nycap.rr.com or search the entire MLS at no charge on my Web site http://www.LewisB.com. 

Listing compliments of Living Well Realty.

The Literacy NENY Volunteers Serve all of Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties including Clifton Park, NY.  They are a not-for-profit organization that provides free assistance to people who need help with reading, writing, math, and preparing for the GED test.  They also help people learn to speak better English, study for the citizenship test, or other English speaking, reading, or writing skills.

How do you get help in the Clifton Park area?  Call them, tool free at 1-866-230-456.

They will meet with you for a brief needs assessment.  Based on your individual needs, they will help you find a tutor who will schedule time to work with you one on one in a public place like the Clifton Park - Halfmoon Public Library.

Belmonte built CUSTOM 4 bed, 2.1 bath, 3 car garage center hall colonial with Energy Star Certification, featuring Comfortex custom blinds, natural maple cabinets with stainless steel full length pulls and stainless steel appliances.   Maple hardwood floors and top-end custom light fixtures throughout the entire home.  Two story family room with black granite tiled fireplace.  Cathedral ceiling in Master with Kohler jetted corner tub and walk-in closets.  Heated in-ground 37x18 swimming pool with 1,500 SF of stamped concrete and a shed.  In-ground sprinkler system and much much more.  Proudly offered at $494,900.

Please call Lewis for more details on this pristine home (518)281-3951 or LewisB@nycap.rr.com or search the entire MLS at no charge on my Web site http://www.LewisB.com

Stunning, 3 year old, 4 bedroom custom colonial located in prestigious Mallards Landing North, featuring deluxe basement, in-law, or entertainment suite with a new kitchen, full bath, and stainless steel appliances.  Plus, 9ft ceilings, sparkling hardwood floors, and gourmet Kitchen.  Lots of entertaining options with a 16' by 16' screened in porch, and 16' by 20' patio.  Includes in-ground sprinkler system and invisible dog fence.  Proudly offered at $369,900.

Call Lewis for more details (518)281-3951 or LewisB@nycap.rr.com or search the entire MLS at no charge on my Web site at: www.LewisB.com.

When is a Green House White?  Or better yet, when is a White House Green?

The answer to all these questions can be found at 7:00 pm on Monday November 10th, 2008 at the Clifton Park - Halfmoon Public Library.  There is no charge to attend but reservations are requested.  Please call the Library at (518)371-8622 for reservations and more details.

Nancy and Don White will share their journey transforming a wasteland into the site for a high thermal mass, active and passive solar, sustainable, accessible home in which to grow old.  The sun provides light, heat, electric and hot water.  The soil offers food, medicine and beauty.  The wind cools and refreshes.  Collected rainwater irrigates indoor and outdoor gardens and a pond provides beauty and abundant wildlife.

The Whites, who are building on Garnsey Road, near Clifton Park, will have lots of photos of their new home and will provide a lot of information about this process.

So, stop by the Clifton Park - Halfmoon Public Library and learn how a White house becomes Green.....

If you have any questions about the Clifton Park real estate market, please call me (518)281-3951.

The Town of Clifton Park, NY is committed to protecting it's residents and is deeply concerned with their safety.  Clifton Park does not operate it's own police force, instead they contract with the Saratoga County Sheriffs Department and the New York State Police.  Many people outside the area think that the residents do not pay for this service, in fact it is figured into our taxes.  Both of these organizations do an outstanding job in keeping Clifton Park safe.

In addition, Clifton Park does operate a Security Department.  The duties of the Clifton Park Security Department are;

If you have any questions about the real estate market in Clifton Park or any of the communities in southern saratoga county, please feel free to call me anytime (518)281-3951 

The Friends of the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library will hold its first Community Scrabble Tournament on Saturday, November 8 at the CPH Library. The tournament will feature two competitions: ADULTS beginning at 9:30am, and HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS beginning at 1:00pm. All proceeds from the tournament will be donated to Literacy NENY. Each tournament will have a maximum field of 64 participants, playing in groups of 4, with two elimination rounds to produce a final group of 4, resulting in one ultimate champion. Pre-registration is required, forms may be obtained at the Shenendehowa H.S. East Engineering Dept. Office, the CPH Library Information Desk, or on the Friends of Library website www.cliftonpark.org/friendsofcphl

THE DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS NOVEMBER 1, 2008.

The student tournament requires no registration fee. The adult tournament requires a registration fee of $10 per player. Prizes will be awarded. For more information email cphscrabble@hotmail.com or call Keith Willis at 371-0834.

Event Location: Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Start Time: 9:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Contact Person: Keith Willis
Phone: 371-0834

The Not So Common Players is a musical theater company located in Clifton Park, New York and was founded in 2000 by Jennifer Bullington and Yvonne Masse.  The mission of the Not So Common Players is to produce quality community theater and to encourage members of the Clifton Park Region to get involved and love musical theater.  They are very proud and fortunate to be sponsored by the Town of Clifton Park and to perform at the Clifton Common stage during the Summer and the Shenendehowa High School Little Theater during the Spring and Fall.

Their next production will be "The Spitfire Grill, a musical" and will be performed on October 31, November 1, 2, 7, and 9.  Friday and Saturday shows are at 8pm and Sunday matinees are at 2pm.

If you have the "acting bug" and wish to get involved please contact them as listed below.  They are always looking for technical people and help backstage.  If you or someone you know has set design and construction experience and would like to join the Not So Common Players board please contact them: Not So Common Players, One Town Hall Plaza, Clifton Park, New York 12065 or call Pat O'Donnell at 518-371-6681.

What a great community partner in Clifton Park!!!

If you have any questions about the Clifton Park real estate market, please call me anytime at (518)281-3951.