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Why Bargain Hunting is a Bad Idea

It seems like every month there is a new website offering deals on everything from electronics to travel. In fact, the “coupon industry” is booming. This trend has conditioned people, more than ever before, to look for bargains and become determined to pay well below the market price for merchandise. There’s ...

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When You Can Only See a Property Once

If you’re searching for a new home within a tight time frame or searching for an out-of-town property, you may not have time to make multiple visits. In fact, you might only get a chance to view a property once before deciding whether or not to make an offer. In ...

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Otsego County VRP: Up to $75K for Vacant Rentals

Community Resources Up to $75,000 to Turn Vacant Space Into Affordable Housing Otsego County's Vacant Rental Program is offering property owners serious grant money to create rental units — and the application window is open now. Deadline: April 27, 2026 If you own property in Otsego County with vacant or underused space, there's a ...

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Pricing Psychology and Selling your Home

Have you ever seen a product at a store and thought, “Whoa. That price is outrageously high. It’s just not worth it!” Conversely, you might have also reacted to another product with, “That’s awfully cheap. The quality must not be good.”Welcome to the psychology of pricing! According to research, people tend ...

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