Lynda J. Macdonald at Coldwell Banker Prime Properties

08/29/2026

Is the greenery in this bathroom relaxing or overwhelming?

08/28/2026

Just Listed! Take a look at my new listing at 707 Edie Road, Argyle.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 707 Edie Road, Argyle, NY 12809, 3044 square foot, 4 bedrooms, 3 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $849,000, MLS ID 202624955

08/28/2026

Late-Summer Home Projects That Can Lower Energy Use This Fall
August may still feel like summer, but it's the perfect time to start preparing for the coming months. The work that you do before the cold settles in permanently can seriously lower your heating bills and keep you comfortable for years to come. Some of these jobs take only an afternoon to complete,...

Simple late-summer home projects can help lower your energy costs this fall, from sealing air leaks to scheduling an HVAC tune-up before the cold weather sets in.

08/28/2026

OPEN HOUSE! Stop by to see this property this Saturday, August 29th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at 91 Green Acres Road Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 91 Green Acres Road, Hudson Falls, NY 12839, 1808 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 2 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $589,900, MLS ID 202624728

08/28/2026

OPEN HOUSE! Stop by to see this property this Saturday, August 29th from 10:00 to 12:00 PM at 97 Johnson Road Halfmoon, NY 12118.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 97 Johnson Road, Halfmoon, NY 12118, 1913 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 2 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $709,900, MLS ID 202619903

08/27/2026

🏡 **NEW LISTING + FIRST OPEN HOUSE!**

📅 **Saturday, August 29 | 1–3 PM**

✨ Highlights:

• Impeccably maintained Colonial
• 12.56 private acres near a quiet dead-end street
• Potential to subdivide a 5-acre lot—with approvals
• Updated kitchen and bathrooms
• New on-demand heat and hot water
• Whole-house generator and five heating zones
• Three-season porch with hot tub
• Above-ground pool, perennial gardens and wooded acreage
• Truly move-in ready!

Come see this exceptional property in person!

08/27/2026

Looking for a new favorite restaurant? Consider Meat & Company! Has anyone already been there?

Cuban in Niskayuna, NY

08/25/2026

Buying a new home is a big deal, and buyers should be aware that their debt-to-income ratio will definitely be something that lenders consider when determining just how much house one can afford. Check out this blog to see why it's so important and how it's measured. If you're thinking about buying a new home, please don't hesitate to reach out!

Debt-to-income ratio plays a large role in whether one is ready and able to qualify for a mortgage. This figure, the percentage of income that goes toward paying monthly debts...

08/23/2026

Maximizing a home down payment can make sense: The bigger the down payment, the lower the monthly mortgage bill and the better the chance of building equity more quickly.

But putting too much down could leave you without enough cash for home maintenance or an emergency. How can you find a good balance?

Maximizing a home down payment can make sense: The bigger the down payment, the lower the monthly mortgage bill and the better the chance of building equity more quickly. But putting too much down could leave you without enough cash for home maintenance — or anything else. Pinpointing the right a....