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Since 1996, we've helped hundreds of families throughout NY’s Capital Region buy and sell real estate. We are expert advisors with a singular focus on YOU achieving YOUR real estate goals. Looking for experienced, transparent, compassionate and knowledgeable real estate professionals? Your search is over!
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Featured Listings
86 Harris Avenue
Albany
Property Overview
Set in one of Albany’s most walkable neighborhoods, this spacious split-level home offers room to spread out both inside and out. It’s an ideal spot for biking, walking, and easy access to the restaurants and shops along New Scotland.
The main living level features an open floor plan that creates an easy flow between the living, dining, and kitchen spaces—well suited for both everyday living and entertaining. Good-sized bedrooms, great closet space, and multiple flexible living areas provide plenty of options for how to use the home.
The lower level offers versatile bonus space along with a convenient half bath, while the basement provides excellent storage or potential rec room space. Outside, the spacious backyard is designed for enjoying the warmer months, complete with a deck, patio, shed, and swing set. A deep one-car garage offers tandem-style potential for additional storage, workspace, or parking flexibility.
431 Onesquethaw Creek Road
Feura Bush
Property Overview
Tucked away on 12 breathtaking acres, this one-of-a-kind country retreat offers the perfect blend of privacy, natural beauty, and endless potential. Meticulously updated and maintained and ideally laid out, the home is perfectly positioned to capture incredible views overlooking the pond and surrounding landscape, with a wraparound deck that allows you to fully enjoy the peaceful setting from every angle. A separate studio space is ideal for guests, a home office, artist retreat, or hobby space. The oversized 2-car garage and massive barn provide exceptional storage, workshop opportunities, or room for equipment, animals, and recreational vehicles.
The property itself is truly special - featuring immaculately kept grounds, a peaceful pond complete with deck and fire pit, two flowing streams, and a stunning natural waterfall that creates a setting unlike any other. Adding even more value and opportunity, the property includes an approved building lot equipped with its own well and septic system, offering potential for expansion - whether for a guest house, family compound, or future development.
The red barn is a piece of local history, raised in 1864, it was moved (plank by plank) in 2008 and rebuilt on this property. Nearby the 1922 Fordson tractor is positioned in the open field, adding charm and character to the property.
Whether you're looking for a private getaway, hobby farm, weekend retreat, or a nature lover’s paradise, this extraordinary property offers a rare opportunity to own a slice of countryside heaven. Enjoy peaceful walks, outdoor adventures, and picturesque views in every direction while still being within easy reach of local conveniences.
285 Elsmere Avenue
Delmar
Property Overview
Completely renovated and thoughtfully reimagined, this home offers the best of both worlds- timeless character paired with today's modern updates. From the moment you arrive, the deep front porch sets the tone, a perfect spot to relax and watch the world go by.
Inside, wood floors run throughout the home. The recently renovated kitchen is a true standout, featuring new high-end appliances along with generous counter and cabinet space designed for everyday living and entertaining alike. Just off the main living areas, a large mudroom and laundry space keeps busy households organized with ease.
The flexible floor plan includes a cozy family room complete with a full bathroom, making it an ideal option for a first-floor bedroom or private guest suite. A beautifully updated primary suite features a gorgeous walk-in closet that will delight any clotheshorse and a completely updated en suite bath.
Efficiency meets peace of mind with a new boiler, updated electrical panel, replacement windows and an energy-conscious setup that includes a brand new solar water heater along with owned solar panels- both thermal for hot water and photovoltaic for electricity.
Storage is well thought out with a convenient pull-down attic.
Outside, the deep private backyard creates a true extension of the home. Whether you're dining al fresco on the 700 square foot deck, relaxing, or enjoying a soak in the hot tub, this outdoor oasis is where you'll spend your summer days. And for those who've ever dreamed of a little backyard hobby- Cluckingham Palace is ready and waiting for your baby chicks.
All of this in a location that's hard to beat- walkable to the heart of Delmar and just minutes to shopping and conveniences in Glenmont.
52 Hawthorne Avenue
Albany
Property Overview
Set on a quiet street just minutes from local restaurants and walkable to Buckingham Lake, this brick ranch offers a comfortable blend of updates and mid-century modern style. The open living space is bright and inviting, with large windows that fill the home with natural light and wood flooring throughout the first floor. A decorative gas fireplace in the living room enhances the home’s character.
The renovated kitchen is designed for both function and flow, featuring generous counter space and abundant storage. The primary suite is spacious and well-appointed, with an updated en suite bath and large closet, while the hall bath has also been thoughtfully updated.
The finished basement adds valuable flexibility—ideal for a home office, gym, or additional living space. With a new furnace, air conditioning unit and water heater, there's nothing left to worry about. Outside, the backyard is bright and sunny, offering a welcoming space to relax or entertain.
Looking for a spacious, low maintenance home in a great Albany location? Your search is over!
2232 Rosendale Road
Niskayuna
Property Overview
Set on an unusually spacious corner lot in a desirable Niskayuna location, this low maintenance brick ranch offers a thoughtful blend of classic character and everyday functionality. Refinished hardwood floors run through the main living space. A wood-burning fireplace and large picture window that overlooks the fenced backyard make the living room a relaxing place to hang out.
The efficiently designed kitchen offers practical flow and ease for daily living. A finished basement adds versatile space—ideal for a family room, guest room or recreation area—while the first floor office provides a comfortable work-from-home setup.
With its subtle mid-century vibe, solid construction, and flexible layout, this home presents a wonderful opportunity to enjoy both comfort and convenience in a sought-after setting.
47 Wheeler Road
Glenmont
Property Overview
Discover a quiet and serene slice of Glenmont with this fully approved building lot nestled on nearly 2 acres in the Bethlehem School District. Surrounded by old growth trees and set in a quiet, close-knit community a short distance to the Hudson River, this unique setting offers the best of both worlds—close to Albany and countless amenities, yet it feels like you’re away from it all. Enjoy fresh well water, with electric conveniently available at the road. A rare opportunity to build your dream home in a peaceful environment where nature and neighborhood charm meet.
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The local community has been very supportive of our mom and pop real estate company and to show our appreciation, at every closing we donate to a local charity of our client’s choosing. If it’s important to them, it’s important to us.
We also sponsor Bethlehem based community events as well as volunteer our time because we believe our community is stronger when everyone does their part.
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Spring is traditionally the season when the real estate market kicks into high gear. This seems driven by a few factors. Some buyers time their real estate purchases to the school calendar and to be settled in a new home before September, now is the time to be seriously looking. Many people dislike the idea of moving in the cold and slush and who can blame them? Sellers want their homes to look… read more
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January in the rear view: a time for clarity not urgency
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A look back at 2025: More than the numbers
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Open Houses and Broker’s Opens
Open Houses: Open houses can be an effective tool for creating a fear of loss for buyers. Knowing that an open house is scheduled can motivate interested buyers to see the house and make a decision quickly in an effort to avoid the perceived competition an open house might generate. The market over the past several years has been quite strong and we haven’t found ourselves hosting many open… read more
Awkward conversations
Sometimes while advising our clients about the best way to achieve their real estate goals, we end up having delicate and potentially awkward conversations. We would love it if every pricing report we provided a prospective seller exceeded what they expected their home to be worth and if every house we entered was photo ready with no checklist of tasks to complete before listing. It would be great… read more
A closer look at the structural contingency
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McSharry and Associates Realty is a small company with big expectations for ourselves. We work primarily by referral and strive to exceed customer expectations, because we understand loyalty is something that has to be earned. We are always client-centered, goal focused and relationship driven. Clients who are looking for top-shelf customer care value our highly personalized and flexible services and are impressed by our negotiating skills and our attention to detail throughout the transaction. We deeply value the community we live and work in and we are fully committed to returning the support we get via our Community Give Back Program. We don’t want to be the biggest real estate firm in the area, but we do want to be the best.