I have to admit it I have never been a fan of investing in Schenectady Real Estate. The taxes are high, properties are not maintained,and  it seems like the city is charging landlords for more and more services. Add to this what I call a population of many  "professional tenants" that  move from landlord to landlord sticking them for months of unpaid rent.  I always  have investors that see Internet listings in Schenectady they want me to show them. We check them out and after we put our boots on the ground and my buyers realize the "bargain" is a dump, we  end up back in Albany.That said I have had the opportunity the last couple of months to spend a lot of time in Schenectady. Time at the City Mission, time touring the GE power generations system facility, time at Super power. I also ... 04/18/2008

                   Are you beginning a new search for a home? Before you decide on how many bedrooms you need, you might want to consider who will represent you in this critical transaction. Knowing what questions to ask when selecting your agent is the first step. Here are a few suggestions: What is the current absorption rate in our area? What strategies should I use when competing with other buyers for the same house? Should I be pre-approved by a lender - can you help me with that? Who selects the homes that I will see? These are just a few questions you should ask when selecting your agent. For answers to all of your real estate questionsSincerely, Christine Serafini, REALTOR Coldwell Banker Prime Properties518.514.8830 http://www.coldwellbankerprime.com/christine.serafini     03/20/2008

Schenectady's Winter Carnival is scheduled for February 23, 2008, 11:00am - 4:00pm - Central Park, Schenectady, NYActivities Include;Snow Boarding DemoYouth Hockey DemoTubing RaceOpen TubingHay RidesSnow SculpturesSnow Bike DemoIce Fishing DemoChili ChallengeOpen SkatingCross Country Ski DemoWinter SoftballSnow CricketIce Bike RaceLive Entertainment in Central Park provided by...Karen Depaul & Josh Okun - Acoustic, Rock & Pop 12:30pm -1:15pm - Casino Deck AreaDan Swartz - Original Compositions - 1:30-2:15pm - Casino Deck AreaJohn Tree - Acoustic, pop - 2:00pm - 2:45pm - PavillionJoel Eglintine - Folk Music & Original Compositions - 2:30pm - 3:15pm Casino Deck AreaHannah Imbesi - Folk Music & Original Compositions - 3:00pm - 3:45pm - PavillionChili Challenge - 1:00PM - 3:00PM - Competing... 02/18/2008

This 3 Unit consists of an excellent condition 2F and an Excellent condition SF home perfect for owner occupy or investor. SF home updates include;new roof, walls, boiler, central air, some windows, pergo flr, new plumbing, new elec. and new vinyl siding. 1 unit is 2 family has new boiler, both units new baths and hardwood flrs thru out. Tenants in 2 family are staying owner occupies home and motivated to sell Fenced yard opportunity for 10 parking spaces! Call 514-8830 to show or visit http://christineserafini.yourkwagent.com for more information and pictures. $2100 monthly income - owner occupy or Investment.  House is availbale immediately for occupy.  ASKING $184,000 02/02/2008