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Lake Placid Real Estate Updates Tips For Buying in the Adirondacks

Margie Philo, Real Estate Broker & Owner

Margie Philo, Real Estate Broker & Owner

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Adirondack Premier Properties

Welcome to “The Brokers Suite,” our blog with updates about new listings, real estate buying and selling tips, and more real estate topics updated regularly. Stay up to date with the latest Adirondack and Lake Placid real estate market information. Find insider advice and tips to assist you in selling or buying a residential or commercial property in the Adirondacks.

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See below for our latest blog posts. Some posts are republished as part of the Berkshire Hathaway Home Services collection of real estate education content.

Fall could be the best time to buy!

Less Competition & Sellers Are Ready With spring and summer months being the peak times to buy a home in New York the off season could be the best time for you find your perfect home. Many buyers do not want to pull their children out of school because of the move or change a school district during the middle year so this can open up the market for other new buyers who are looking for a new home.  Also, after the peak season sellers will be looking to sell their homes before the colder weather arrives. As the weather Read More

October 12th, 2017

We have joined the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Real Estate Brokerage Network!

Adirondack Premier Properties and Adirondack Realty are happy to announce that we have joined the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network. We will now be known as Berkshire Hathaway  HomeServices Adirondack Premier Properties and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Adirondack Realty. As a continued locally owned franchise, we will be able to provide our buyers and sellers with the large business resources while giving you the smaller business services.  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is one of the fastest-growing brokerage  franchise and has been recognized for the “Highest Overall Satisfaction for Repeat Home Sellers Among National Full Service Real Estate Firms” in J.D Power’s 2017 Home Read More

October 3rd, 2017

Safety Tips For Real Estate Agents

  Real estate agents enjoy working with their clients, as well as meeting new people. This is in part why many agents choose real estate as their career. In general, agents and brokers have felt safe while performing their jobs. However, in recent years agent safety has become more relevant and should be of the upmost importance to the lead broker and your agency. In light of last weeks events, we found it important to discuss agent safety and offer a refresher self defense course open to our office staff and other Lake Placid real estate offices. The course will be held in our Main Street office, October 15, at 430. It is essential Read More

October 15th, 2014

October 4, 2014 Commercial Real Estate Auction Saranac Lake

  Ampersand Bay Resort Saranac Lake, NY Ampersand Resort on the shores of Lower Saranac Lake, is being auctioned for sale October 4, 2014 at noon by Adirondack Premier Properties Inc. Real Estate, Broker Margie Philo, in cooperation with Williams & Williams Auction . This reserve auction with a buyers premium, will allow the buyer an opportunity to develop the 28 acres with already zoned and permitted condos and cottages. October 4, 2014 12 noon Excellent opportunity to purchase an established business or develop the land for your own use. With access to over 25 miles of Adirondack waterway, this auction Read More

August 26th, 2014

Adirondack Real Estate Auction

  Real Estate Auction on Lower Saranac Lake Adirondack Premier Properties in Lake Placid NY will be offering two Lower Saranac Lake waterfront homes by reserve auction on July 19th, 2014. Pre-auction bids will be considered. Please call our office 518-523-3333 and speak with our broker Margie Philo for more details or to register for this amazing opportunity to own a home in the Adirondacks. Property One The first home for real estate auction is an Adirondack Camp which underwent major modernized renovations and has a newly built two bedroom guest cottage with a two car garage. This home also features a brand new master bathroom, walkways, decks and comes with plenty of amenities, including fully Read More

June 16th, 2014

The Basics : Top 3 Broker tips for Buyers & Sellers

  Our Broker Tips: Top 3 Buyer & Seller Real Estate Must Do’s Real estate, like everything else is a changing market, and yet in some cases there are a few areas that are fixed in sales. First time buyers and sellers will find these tips especially helpful as many fluid investors already know the ins and outs, along with the benefits to a smooth transaction. It’s Shopping 101 What sometimes buyers and sellers forget is when marketing and purchasing a real estate property, it is essentially no different than the approach taken to any other product sale by way of presentation and transaction. We Read More

April 4th, 2014

Your Lake House in the Adirondacks

  There’s Something About a Lake House When you’re in the market for a new property, especially Adirondack or Lake Placid real estate, owning a waterfront home is typically a consideration. One of the most desirable aspects of a property on the lake is the ease of access for any fan of water recreation. For all of those who enjoy boating, kayaking, or paddling it is absolutely ideal to consider the purchase of a waterfront property. For anyone who has enjoyed the luxury of living on the water, you know what we are talking about- all of the little things, which really make up the Read More

February 15th, 2014

Find Tips for Sellers, Buyers & Vacations too!

What You will find in the Brokers Suite Welcome to our new adaptive website and the official blog of Adirondack Premier Properties Inc, Lake Placid’s Premier Real Estate and Vacation Rental office. Please browse our properties and contact us when you find you have questions, wish to view a listed property or are interested in listing your own. Interested in relocating to the Adirondacks or a Lake Placid area vacation? We are here 7 days a week to help with that too. Check back in with us here for up to date information on local events, visitor attractions and what to see in do while Read More

January 14th, 2014