On March 21, 2019, Members of the Columbia Greene Board of REALTORS, Community Outreach and Social Committee were honored to present a check to Greener Pathways, a division of Twin Counties. These monies were donated Read More
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How the Housing Shortage Affects Your Clients—and You
As Realtor.com puts it, “It’s a parched, scorching desert out there for many U.S. home buyers.” The country’s housing shortage has created a number of issues— for instance, the seller’s market means that prices Read More
12 Steps to Help Clients Make Their New House Feel Like a Home
Moving into a new home, while exciting, is also stressful and can easily feel overwhelming. Help your clients settle in faster with these easy tips to make a new house feel like home.
1. Connect Read More
Real Estate E-mail Newsletter Basics for Engaging Customers
If you’ve thought about, but haven’t quite gotten around to, starting your own real estate e-mail newsletter, consider these words from New York Times columnist and media expert David Carr: “Email newsletters, an old-school artifact Read More
Tools & Tricks for Keeping Your Digital Content Fresh
There’s no doubt that a well-designed, functional website with beautiful photos will catch a buyer or seller’s eye. Likewise, sending regular e-mails or posting social media updates will boost awareness of your business and services. Read More
Tax Tips You Can Only Claim as a Homeowner
By Ron Caplan
There are many advantages associated with home ownership. The American Dream offers financial gain, stability and many social benefits. A real estate agent will tell you that one of the biggest perks Read More
ROTY 2017 Awards Day
CGBR and CGND-MLS celebrated our outstanding members with annual awards on Jan. 26, by recognizing our Realtor of the Year (ROTY) and others who go above and beyond in contributing to our organizations and to Read More
Let’s Build with Habitat for Humanity
Let’s build on our strength. Let’s build a house.
CGBR members are invited to join Habitat for Humanity to help build a new home for a family in Valatie, on Saturday, March 25! CGBR members Read More
Selling in Spring? Start Planning Now.
By Ronald Caplan
Many agree: listing a home for sale in the spring is a time-honored ritual, since that’s when the shoppers emerge from hibernation. Though there is much to be said for keeping your Read More
CGBR, CGND-MLS Elect New Leaders
We are delighted to announce the election of new 2017 leaders to the Columbia-Greene Board of REALTORS and to the Columbia-Greene-Northern Dutches MLS.
CGBR has elected Ronald Caplan (pictured) of Real Estate Opportunities as president; Read More