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Our mission at The Vicki Schamel Team is to be your best resource for Southern Tier & Finger Lakes real estate advice. Whether you are a buyer, seller, or investor, our team of professionals can answer any questions you might have about real estate.
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How Long Does It Take to Sell a Home in the Finger Lakes? (opens the original)
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We just hit September, and if you're thinking about selling this fall, one of the first questions is how long the whole thing will take. Between getting your home ready, going under contract, and closing, there are a lot of days to factor in. In this video, I walk through the real timeline in our local market, how long homes are taking to sell here, and the few things that actually move that number. I even pulled our latest hot sheet to show you exactly what's happening right now. Watch my video
Do You Know Your Finger Lakes Home's Equity? (opens the original)
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Have you ever wondered exactly how much equity is sitting in your home right now? If you've lived in your Finger Lakes home for years, maybe even paid off your mortgage, the number might be a lot bigger than you'd expect. In this video, I explain what home equity really is, how to figure out yours, and the different ways you can put it to work once you know that number. I even share a recent example where a homeowner's equity worked out to a quarter of a million dollars. Watch my video, and if y
The Finger Lakes Market Is Changing, Not Crashing (opens the original)
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If you're hearing on the national news that the housing market is falling apart, what's happening here in the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes tells a very different story. The market hasn't stopped, but it is changing, and that shift is opening up real opportunities. In this video, I break down what a changing market means for buyers and for sellers right now, from more choices to the pricing that still gets homes sold. I'll also explain why our local numbers look nothing like the statewide headl
What a Revaluation Means for Your Property Taxes (opens the original)
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Did you just get a notice that your property assessment is going up, maybe by as much as 30%? It's easy to panic, but a revaluation doesn't automatically mean your taxes will climb by that same amount. In this video, I walk you through what a reval really means and the simple steps every homeowner should take before the new values are locked in. I'll even share the kind of error I keep finding on tax cards, like the homeowner who'd been assessed for two kitchens when the house only ever had one.
First-Time Buyers Are Back: Is It Your Turn? (opens the original)
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Have you been thinking about buying your first home but wondering whether it's even possible in today's market? Here's some encouraging news: first-time buyers just made up their largest share of purchases since 2020, and here in the Finger Lakes, more homes are coming on the market every week. In my latest video, I explain what's shifted in first-time buyers' favor and the smartest first step to take before you start your search. If homeownership is one of your goals this year, watch my video b
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