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By Jackie Connelly-Fornuff, "Moving at The Speed of YOU!"
(Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY)
  First off, do not forget to set your clocks back tonight!     For those of you doing the NYC Marathon tomorrow, congrats! This will be my husbands 12th consecutive marathon so, good luck Rob! We all know you will finish and do great! He will also be running with a few of our friends and good luck to all of them! For the rest of you, especially if it's your first, pace yourself and don't push yourself too much. Give yourself a huge pat on your back. All the hard training you've been doing for months will pay off. Just being able to finish is a big accomplishment. If for some reason you couldn't finish it, don't be hard on yourself. Figure out why you couldn't and work on that for next year. Remember, in the world of sports, there are and will be times that it's just not your day. Just ...
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By Jackie Connelly-Fornuff, "Moving at The Speed of YOU!"
(Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY)
Prostate Cancer Men, Listen Up! I am going to be your virtual, nagging wife. (The names have been changed to protect the innocent). Why is it you guys procrastinte to get to the doctor for a yearly exam? What is the big deal? You know you have to do it so why refuse to do it? Is peeing in a cup too much for you? Scared of needles? Almost 2 years ago, my former boss was diagnosed with PROSTATE CANCER. That was AFTER me and his girlfriend were NAGGING him for months to make a doctor appointment because he casually said one day he hadn't been to a doctor in 6 years. "I'll go to a doctor when I don't feel well". Yeah, whatever you say. It's your DEATH WISH. "I'm fit Jackie. I'm fine". That's right John, you are invincible. Nothing bad could ever happen to you. I would expect that answer fr...
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By Jackie Connelly-Fornuff, "Moving at The Speed of YOU!"
(Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY)
Celebrity Autograph Collecting For Kids And Adults My son, who is 14, has been collecting celebrity autographs for about 4 years steadily. It's a lot of work, but he's having a blast! He's learned a lot and is a member of www.fanmail.biz which is free. The members there share what autographs they received, how long it took, if it's a true signature or secretarial signature, etc. Here is how to get started: Join www.Fanmail.biz - Like I said, it's free and you will learn a lot! You have to supply postage for the SASE and for the outside envelope. So, stamps, 9x11 envelopes and printer ink will make a great gift to the hobbiest in your life. That is all my son wants for his birthday and Christmas! You have to sit down and write a note to the celebrity asking them for the autograph. Most o...
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By Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400, Long Island Condo and Home Specialists
(The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803)
Bridgeview At Babylon New York is a luxury townhouse community on Long Island's South Shore in Suffolk County. Bridgeview can be reached by Route 231 S. to Montauk Highway to Fire Island Avenue to Salt Meadow. and is Bridgeview at Babylon Cove is a Babylon Waterfront homeowners association with attached townhouse condos with garages, deeded private boat dock and views of The Great South Bay. Built in 2003, this is a pet friendly community. CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING! LAWRENCE AND SHEILA AGRANOFFcan sell you a townhouse in Bridgeview At Babylon Long Island when they become available, or any other community on the North Shore or South Shore of Long Island.  Please call us at 631-805-4400 (c).  Are you Relocating to Long Island?  We are Relocation Specialists! SEARCH HERE FOR LONG ISLAND CON...
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By Jackie Connelly-Fornuff, "Moving at The Speed of YOU!"
(Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY)
About Babylon NY - Restaurants, Shopping & Nightlife! Babylon NY is an awesome place! Has a lot of beautiful homes for all budgets. The median sales price for Babylon Village is $450,000 as of December 31, 2011 The Babylon NY real estate market is starting to show signs of stabilization. But, it will stay that way for a while before it becomes a seller's market. Then there is beautiful Argyle Lake Park with gorgeous homes along the West side of it and a park area for the kids and you can walk your dogs. You just can't feed the geese. We have beautiful beaches like Robert Moses and Fire Island. It's a boaters and surfers dream! Just 15 minutes from Babylon is the Bethpage Golf Course where the U.S. Open is held. Babylon itself has the Bergen Point Golf Course. Babylon Village has tons of...
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By Jackie Connelly-Fornuff, "Moving at The Speed of YOU!"
(Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY)
You may have saw on TV this morning or read online that the $8,000 tax credit has been extended.This was prematurely reported by the media.The tax credit extension is not currently a stand alone bill – it is part of a compromise on the Employment Insurance (EI)Bill in the Senate. Senate Democrats and Republicans are negotiating now to address the EI Bill with some amendments. If they agree (which they very well might) on the amendments to the EI Bill – The Tax Credit Extension Bill could pass the Senate as early as this week.The House of Reps has already stated that they will agree to the Senate’s decision on this. If that is the case – the Tax Credit Extension could be passed as early as next week in both chambers of Congress. If the Senate does not agree on the amendments to the EI Bi...
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By Jackie Connelly-Fornuff, "Moving at The Speed of YOU!"
(Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY)
Coops On Long Island Are Still Affordable I owned a co-op for 7 years. I was newly divorced and didn't want the whole large property thing. That would mean spending less time with my then 7 year old son and more time mowing, weeding, and shoveling snow, which is not exactly one of my favorite past-times to begin with. With co-ops, you own shares, not the unit and property.Co-ops do well on Long Island because empty-nesters also want to do less maintenance. It's affordable to the newlywed couples out there and single career women and men and it's still an investment. In some areas where single-family homes have lost 20 to 25 percent of their value, co-ops have fallen only 10 to 15 percent. Not bad huh? Usually included in your maintenance fee are property taxes, which can be deducted on...
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By Jackie Connelly-Fornuff, "Moving at The Speed of YOU!"
(Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY)
Babylon Real Estate Market Report For September 2009 This information is for detached, single-family homes in Babylon, New York only. New Homes That Came Onto The Market Between 9/1/09 To 9/30/0918 Compared to 8 in August. Homes That Had Price Changes - 7 Compared to 3 in Agust. This is because agents are sitting down with their clients and re-examining the market and reducing the price accordingly. Or, the sellers are going to their agents in the first place to do a price reduction.Average Days On The Market: 118 Homes Currently Under Contract - 8 Average Days On Market: 116Compared to 4 in August. Average Days On Market: 51 Expired Listings - 5 Compared to 4 in August. There are many reasons why listings expire. The home was priced too high and they want to wait a while before relisti...
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By Jackie Connelly-Fornuff, "Moving at The Speed of YOU!"
(Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY)
Dog Obedience Training Pays Off If You Commit To It! We adopted our dog Kyra on 12/31/08 from Last Hope Animal Rescue. She was 8 weeks old and abandonded along with 3 siblings. Our friends adopted one of her sisters. Because Kyra was abandoned in the woods along a busy street, she was deathly afraid of traffic noise. Especially public buses. They make that loud noise when they come to a stop and she freaks out so bad she sheds furiously and her dander rises to the surface. I felt it was necessary to try obedience training. Now, they teach you to teach them. It was for 8 weeks and I'm so glad we did it. But, in order for them to remember everything down the road, you must teach them what they learned for about 15 minutes a day. I learned to have Kyra, stay, go down, heel and stand (hard...
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I would really love to hear from consumers what they expect from us real estate professionals. Our profession gets a bad wrap due to not so good past experiences with agents. So............. What Do YOU expect from us? You do not have to blog it. You can email me and all info will be kept confidential. I would like to blog your comments but I will keep your personal info anonymous of course. Thank you!
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By Jackie Connelly-Fornuff, "Moving at The Speed of YOU!"
(Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY)
Scary Trails to You Watch out on Tiki's Trail of Terror, when the golf course is covered with scenes of gore, and petrifying actors will terrify brave thrill seekers. Walk the trail without screaming and running! October 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31. 7:30pm. All ages. $13. TIki Action Park (formerly Castle Golf), 1878 Middle Country Road, Centereach. 631-471-1267   Tricks, Treats, Tentacles and More!Celebrate Halloween at Atlantis Marine World and go trick-or-treating among slithering sharks, eerie eels, and slimy snakes. Kids take part in games, interactive story time, and spooky science exhibits. Enjoy crafts, including making "boo"tiful "boo"kmarks. Kids in costume receive 50 percent off admission. October 24, 25, 31, and November 1. 11am. All ages. $21.50 plus tax; age...
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By Jackie Connelly-Fornuff, "Moving at The Speed of YOU!"
(Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY)
Taking The Right Steps To Home Ownership On Long Island   Taking the Right Steps to Home Ownership Knowledge and experience are the keys to successful real estate transactions. One of the keys to making the home-buying process easier and more understandable is planning. In doing so, you'll be able to anticipate requests from lenders, lawyers and a host of other professionals. Furthermore, planning will help you discover valuable shortcuts in the home-buying process. Getting Started: Whether you are a first-time home buyer or entering the marketplace as a repeat buyer, you need to ask why you want to buy? Are you planning to move to a new community due to a lifestyle change? What would you like in terms of real estate that you do not now have? Do you have a purchasing timeframe? Whatever...
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By Jackie Connelly-Fornuff, "Moving at The Speed of YOU!"
(Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY)
Restaurant.com A Cheaper Way To Eat Out At Your Favorite Restaurant It's called www.restaurant.com Here you can purchase $20.00 gift certificates for $10.00 to a lot of restaurants in your area. They are even on ebay and they do run specials during the year where you can get gift certificates for 70% off. My husband and I use them all the time since we eat out alot. Check them out and get on their mailing list so you can be notified of their sales. Happy eating!  
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By Jackie Connelly-Fornuff, "Moving at The Speed of YOU!"
(Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY)
Glenn's Dinette Babylon Village, NY www.glensdinette.com The ambiance - The walls are covered in Babylon Village memorabilia. Has been in operation since 1948 and the service is excellent! Food - Like blueberry pancakes? Try their blue monkey pancakes! Out of this world! The Idaho - A heaping plate of home fries smothered with bacon, scallions and cheddar cheese. Topped with two eggs and served with toast. Awesome! There are more breakfast and lunch items I can list but these are my two favorites! This is an extremely popular establishment especially on the weekends so get there early to avoid waiting. Most times the lines are out the door! Tell the owner, Hapi, Jackie and Rob sent you. Previous Helpful ArticlesWill Installing Solar Panels on My Long Island House Raise Its Value?The Age...
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By Jackie Connelly-Fornuff, "Moving at The Speed of YOU!"
(Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY)
Armadillo Grille Restaurant Babylon NY I love, love this restaurant! The best dish to get are the baby-back ribs! The meat falls of the bones and the bbq sauce is out of this world! They have much to choose from their extensive menu. I go there at least twice a month. They also have catering services. Go to their website http://www.armadillogrille.com/index.html and check them out!
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By Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400, Long Island Condo and Home Specialists
(The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803)
  Bridgeview At Babylon New York is a luxury townhouse community on Long Island's South Shore in Suffolk County. Bridgeview can be reached by Route 231 S. to Montauk Highway to Fire Island Avenue to Salt Meadow. and is Bridgeview at Babylon Cove is a Babylon Waterfront homeowners association with attached townhouse condos with garages, deeded private boat dock and views of The Great South Bay. Built in 2003, this is a pet friendly community. CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING! LAWRENCE AND SHEILA AGRANOFFcan sell you a townhouse in Bridgeview At Babylon Long Island when they become available, or any other community on the North Shore or South Shore of Long Island.  Please call us at 631-805-4400 (c).  Are you Relocating to Long Island?  We are Relocation Specialists! SEARCH HERE FOR LONG ISLAND C...
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By Jackie Connelly-Fornuff, "Moving at The Speed of YOU!"
(Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY)
An associate in my office has a rental client. This client's nephew lives with her because this little boy's mom is a crack addict and his father remarried, has other children with his new wife and wants nothing to do with this little 8 year old boy. She does not have legal custody of him but does try to support him even though she's living paycheck to paycheck. A few days ago, my colleague was at her client's current apartment and the little boy was there along with his father. His father was there giving his sister money to get the little boy sneakers. This boy just looked up and stared at his dad with such sad eyes and his father didn't even acknowledge him in any way, shape or form. It took everything my colleague had to not cry right there and then. And this boy is in need of pants...
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By Jackie Connelly-Fornuff, "Moving at The Speed of YOU!"
(Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY)
Sponsor A Child Earlier this year, Diane Sawyer did a piece on the people that live in the Appalachian Mountains. Most are poor. There are people that are able to get jobs at 18 in the coal mines and that in itself is a whole other story. Very dangerous work but I think the pay rate starts at $65.00 per hour. Anyway, it got me thinking (my brain never stops). I had started to wonder if there are children here that need sponsoring like there are in other countries outside the U.S. I did a search on Save The Children and I was shocked at how many children there are in the U.S. that need sponsors. So, that is exactly what I did. Since March of 2009, I sponsor an 11 year old girl that lives in that mountain area. She is so cute. We write each other back and forth as often as possible. I do ...
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By Jackie Connelly-Fornuff, "Moving at The Speed of YOU!"
(Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY)
Long Island Real Estate Market - Babylon Long Island Housing Trends   This chart is great for both sellers and buyers: http://realestate.aol.com/Babylon-NY-real-estate There is a section about average days on the market and it's really not good. That information indicates that the homes are priced above market value and that means your home will sit and sit.
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By Jackie Connelly-Fornuff, "Moving at The Speed of YOU!"
(Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY)
Finding A Long Island Realtor When Buying A Home Yeah, I know, writing a blog about this has been done before. I am hoping it will be different or at the very least, it will get you thinking. You and your real estate agent will be “married” for a while so asking the right questions is imperative. Think of it as conducting a job interview. After all, you are hiring someone to do a job for you! 1.    An agent should be respectful and genuine. Listen to your instincts (ladies, our instincts are there to protect us so listen to them). We owe you fiduciary duties: Care, Confidentiality, Loyalty, Obedience, Accounting and Disclosure: CCLOAD. This is what New York State expects of us.2.    Do not be afraid to ask questions. Ask what training they have had, how many hours was the real estate pr...
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