As the real estate market finished its 3rd quarter of 2017, residential sales in Clinton County were down 7.5% this quarter from the same time last year. The number of homes sold was down 7.3% at 179 vs 193. A lack of home inventory may continue to be a factor. Year to date, however, with 438 homes sold vs. 452 last year, Clinton County residential sales dollars are only 1.2% lower than 2016 at $64,317,745 vs $65,077,980. There has been a 2% increase in the average sale price in 2017 year to date from last year at $146,844 vs. $143,978. >>More
2nd Quarter Market Update, 2017
Clinton County Real estate sales in Clinton County had been off to a slow start in 2017, but in the 2nd quarter, total residential sales were up 17.6% to $24,257,057 from the same quarter in 2016. The number of homes sold was 157 in this quarter, compared to 138 in the same quarter last year. The average sale price for a home was $154,504, compared to $149,423 in same quarter last year. With these numbers, the 2017 year-to-date sales are up 2.9% over last year at $37,911,197 with only one additional home sold this year, 259 vs. 258. It will >>More
1st Quarter Market Update, 2017
Real estate sales in Clinton County in the first quarter of 2017 were lower than the records set in 2016, but more in line with figures from 2015. While early 2016 was an extremely mild winter and home sales were strong, this year saw a blizzard and other bad weather that likely contributed to lower sales. Sales were at $13.6 million – down 15.8% from 2016 – but higher than the $11.4 million first quarter sales volume in 2015. The lack of new inventory may also have had a marginal effect on the market during the first quarter. In Essex >>More
We Need Listings
The current North Country real estate market is strong; residential sales in Clinton County were up 12.6% in 2016. We currently have more buyers than listings. If you’ve ever thought about selling your home, now is a great time. New listings are in demand and buyers are waiting to move into established neighborhoods. The team at Fesette Realty is ready to sell your home. We are your local choice – dedicated to serving our clients with excellence, professionalism, and integrity. And, we get results. Fesette Realty is consistently ranked one of Clinton County’s top producing real estate brokerages. Ready to >>More
Agents Wanted: Inquire Today
Fesette Realty recently announced plans to recruit and hire new real estate sales agents in 2017. Interested in a career in real estate? Read on for complete details. Fesette Realty is seeking enthusiastic Real Estate Agents to join their growing team of dynamic sales professionals! In this role, you will assist property buyers and sellers with their real estate transactions — studying property listings, interviewing prospective clients, accompanying clients to properties, discussing sales, and negotiating contracts. You must be a positive individual with a can-do attitude and plenty of ambition. If you are in the market for a rewarding and >>More
Craigslist Scam Alert
SCAM ALERT: Con artists can be crafty. Please use caution and don’t fall for their elaborate schemes. Within the past year, we have been notified that several of our for-sale listings have appeared as homes for rent on Craigslist. Scammers hijack our real estate photos, and create fake ads advertising the property for rent at a really good (ridiculously low) price. They usually instruct potential renters to visit the property and look through the windows of the home, and if they like what they see, to send money in advance of the lease or keys. Scammers always promise to provide >>More
2016 Record Breaking Year For Fesette Agents
2016 was another strong year for residential real estate in Clinton County, just ask realtors Karen Gosnell and Judy Guglielmo. The residential market was up 12.6% over 2015, and both real estate agents out-performed all of their many previous sales achievements. Karen Gosnell, Fesette Realty’s top performing agent, ranked #1 among all real estate agents in Clinton County in 2016. She finished the year with a personal best $9.97 million in sales volume, up 18.5% over 2015, her previous record-breaking year. “I am very proud of Karen and her dedication to those she serves,” commented Neil Fesette, broker and owner >>More
2016 Real Estate Market Update
At the beginning of the New Year, we like to offer you a brief summary of the real estate market results for the previous 12 months. 2016 proved to be another successful year in residential real estate in the North Country (Clinton, Essex, and Franklin Counties) with dollar sales for residential properties up by 9% from 2015 to $238MM. The total number of houses sold in the 3 counties was also up 14.2% to 1254. More specific information by county is listed below. Clinton County Clinton County residential sales in 2016 were $91,278,231, up 12.6% from 2015, with the number >>More
3rd Quarter Market Update, 2016
We’ve just completed the 3rd Quarter of 2016 with residential real estate sales in Clinton County continuing at a healthy pace. Sales volume year to date is up 11%. The number of homes sold in the county has also increased year to date to 450 from 394 in 2015. Essex and Franklin Counties have also had more completed sales with 215 in Essex up from 166, and 233 in Franklin up from 206 in 2015. Inventory of homes, especially in the City of Plattsburgh, continues to be low. The average home sale price in this quarter was up 2.5% above >>More
Fall Open House Weekend 2016
Fesette Realty will be holding its annual Fall Open House Weekend October 15 & 16. Interested buyers can tour properties, speak with Fesette agents and jump start their home search. For more information, view our open houses or contact Fesette Realty at (518) 324-4500.