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New FICO Index May Help Expand Mortgage LendingFair Isaac Corp., the creator of the widely used FICO credit score, released a new credit index this week that could help more borrowers qualify for a mortgage. The FICO Resilience Index, created to supplement the FICO…

National Association of REALTORSIdeas about decor, style, and how properties should be laid out change on a regular basis. Though design choices don’t necessarily make a difference in home valuation, they certainly play an important role in how buyers evaluate a listing.…

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS Existing-home sales surged last month, posting their largest month-over-month gain since December 2015, the National Association of REALTORS® reported Friday. Sales jumped 11.8 percent in February compared with the previous…

Our Real Estate Mission Property Pros Of The Hudson Valley is a Brokerage dedicated to making each homeowner feel   they are our only listing. We are not an "assembly line" real estate service. Our desire is to give the best possible service and marketing…

 March 1st deadline to file for Star Credit on your School taxes. Does not carry over if you’ve purchased a new home. Go to www.tax.ny.gov/it/property/star/default.htm  

Data analytics firm CoreLogic reported that home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, rose 6.6 percent from December 2016 to December 2017. Prices also increased 0.5 percent from November to December. CoreLogic noted that rising incomes and consumer confidence…

 If your kitchen’s looking a little drab, try bringing in a rug from another room to add color and, more importantly, pattern. “Updating with prints and patterns is one of my favorite ways to add a current take on any space,” says designer Kristen Forgione. “To…

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) worked throughout the tax reform process to preserve the existing tax benefits of homeownership and real estate investment, as well to ensure as many real estate professionals as possible would benefit from proposed tax cuts.…

Employment grew by 261,000 jobs in October, its strongest monthly increase in over a year. An average of 168,500 jobs has been added per month through the first 10 months of 2017, down almost 10% from the average monthly gain of 186,700 jobs in 2016.  The unemployment…

John FerraraSuperior MortgageFolks were spending in September, according to the most recent Retail Sales report issued by the Commerce Department. This was welcome news, as consumer spending makes up about two-thirds of the U.S. economy. Sales were up 1.6 percent from…

Sometimes, the very best home improvement ideas come down to timing. And what better time for a refresh than the arrival of fall (Sept. 21, for those keeping track)? In addition to being a great season to go apple picking and admire the foliage, it's…

 Property Pros of the Hudson Valley is a Hudson Valley Real Estate Service with 30 full time years in real estate. We are NYS Licensed and can assist buyers and sellers in any part of the state. We also access a referral network to connect with buyers & sellers…