2009 is coming to an end, and it's time to start thinking about what we are grateful for. Take a minute or a few minutes and be grateful for all the little things. You'll see we have a lot to be thankful for.  Personally, I'm most thankful for my family. My beautiful wife Tyra and my adorable daughters are at the top of the list. A roof over our heads, family reconnecting with us in NYC and around the country, the clothes on our backs, the bountiful family dinners we share during the holidays, this list could go on and on. Please remember, if you have a good home, and a roof over your head, make sure you do something to help those that do not. I would also like to thank all the wonderful people I worked for and with this year... Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving and Much... 11/24/2009

Tammy lives at the Bay Club 23rd Avenue between Bell Blvd. and Corporal Kennedy Street the gatehouse apx two minutes from the Clearview Expressway giving to access major highways and bridges. Jitney Service is available to the Long Island Railroad in about 10 minutes the express bus service to midtown Manhattan is scheduled to take 40 minutes during rush hour. Bay Terrace Shopping Center mall with many stores l The Gap, Victoria's Secret, The Loft, Anne Taylor, Barnes & Noble, Waldbaums, Structure, Express etc. For intertainment the Loews® Sixplex movie Theater is a short walk away. 13 acres of buetiful lanscaped grounds with swim and fitness center with membership (indoor glass enclosed pool, pool tables). For highrst level of safety there is 24 hour security provided by Uniformed atte... 11/01/2009

3 ways to find deep-discount properties in your backyard! 1. Pick an area that you know is a good rental area.  If you're not sure, ask a Realtor to pull up an area that has a good mix of properties for sale and properties for rent.2. Ask that Realtor to give you what the DOM  (average days on market) is and what's the average  $/sf sold in that area. Let's say if that area normally sells for $225/sf in today's market. Then watch for new REO listings that are listed at around $144/sf and send them an offer. This is what savvy real estate investors refer to as "low hanging fruit". 3. Have a Realtor give you all the REOs that the status recently changed from Pending Sale to Available (that means the deal fell through). If you live in the Queens, Brooklyn, or Long Island areas send me an e... 10/20/2009

It's been six months to the day since my last blog post. I was ranked #1 in Queens at the time and #5 in NY State by this site. Today I'm #2 in Queens and #10 in the state of NY. Sometimes life throws you a curve ball. Fortunately, I have a great manager, an awesome mentor, and a super supportive family and they all keep me on my toes. A lot of things have changed in that time and I now have plenty of things to write about. Believe it or not I still get quite a few responses and inquirues from the 460+ posts that I wrote over the last couple of years. Keep your eyes open, you'll be seeing a lot of me from now on. I'm back!   To find the value of your home with a FREE, over-the-net home HIGHEST Price Analysis, please visit: http://www.newyorkmarketvalue.com/   SEARCH over 50,000 homes on... 10/19/2009

Today I actually received two calls early in the morning to discuss property showings this morning.  The interesting thing was neither of the two were past clients nor were they part of my marketing mailing group. As I proceeded to meet one of them today the sudden fresh April Day hit me!  The warm air filled with fragrant buds starting to bloom; spring was finally in Brooklyn. Both calls and meetings were a success, but what was telling was that these two separate parties had the security of a new beginning.  Spring brought with it anew insight that this down turn would not last forever and it was time to make a move. Let your Spring bring you new adventures and new opportunities.  KB   Photo By Envija.com 04/02/2009

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As we get closer and closer to Halloween, I thought it would be fun to discover some of the more "haunted" sites around Queens.  The New York area comprises some of the oldest sites in American history - so there are bound to be a few ghosts hanging around... Fort Totten In 1857, the US government purchased the fort at Willets Point, just north of Bayside from the Willet family.  Five years later construction began on what would become Fort Totten, which played a major role in protecting the entrance to the East River between the Civil War and World War I.  In 1898, it was renamed for Brevet Major General Joseph Totten, a man with a distinguished military career who fought and served as chief engineer in several wars, including the Civil War.  Throughout the years the site has been used... 10/26/2008

67-70 223rd Pl Oakland Gardens, NY 11364 Asking: $248,000 Selling: $233,000 Sunny and Airy Upper Corner Unit in the Estates at Bayside features 2 BR 1 Bath Lr/DR EIK Terrace and Stand Up Attic.  Close to Shopping, Transportation, and all Major Highways! A true must see!!! For more recent sales visit CarolloRealEstate.com 09/03/2008

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You're first question here might be - Vincent, What is a Home Warranty?A home warranty is a service contract that covers the repair or replacement of many of the most frequently occurring breakdowns of home system components and appliances. You're next obvious question would be - Vincent, Is Everything in My Home Covered?No. Not everything is covered! However, most of the system components and appliances that breakdown frequently are covered. Click on the video below to learn more about Home Warranties.   SEARCH over 50,000 homes online for FREE and be the first to know about HOT NEW LISTINGS before other buyers do, please visit http://www.allnylistings.com/ SEARCH over 50,000 homes online for FREE and be the first to know about HOT NEW LISTINGS before other buyers do, please visit http... 08/19/2008

214-12 29 Ave Bayside NY 11360 Asking: $1049000 Selling: $990,000 On the Market: 6 Weeks Beautiful Detached Ranch in the Weeks Woodland Section of Bayside features 3 BR, 3 Full Bath, LR with Fireplace, FDR, EIK with Breakfast Nook, Full Finished Basement with Family Room and Laundry Room, Detached Garage and Private Driveway all on a Huge 74x100 Lot! Visit CarolloRealEstate.com for more details 08/13/2008

29-31 Bell Blvd Bayside, NY 11360 Asking: $668,000 Selling: $640,000 On the Market: 13 Weeks This Brick Attached Colonial in the Weeks Woodland Area of Bayside features 4 BR(which includes Master Suite), 3.5 Bath, LR, Large EIK, FDR, A Full Finished Basement, A Deck on the 2nd Floor, A Private Driveway and Attached Garage. Home is close to shopping and transportation!   Visit CarolloRealEstate.com for more information 07/01/2008

36-18 201st Street Bayside, NY 11361 Asking: $568,000 Selling: $545,000 On the Market: 3 weeks This Detached Bayside Colonial JUST SOLD features 3 Spacious Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms, Huge Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen with Appliances, Enclosed Sun Room, Rear Deck, and a Full Finished Basement.  For more Queens Sales visit CarolloRealEstate.com  06/23/2008

 Imagine being able to control everything in your home with your Wii-Mote!!!     To find the value of your home with a FREE, over-the-net home HIGHEST Price Analysis, please visit: http://www.newyorkmarketvalue.com/   SEARCH over 50,000 homes online for FREE and be the first to know about HOT NEW LISTINGS before other buyers do, please visit http://www.allnylistings.com/ 06/16/2008

 Underdog is a family flick about a crime-fighting canine based on a 60's animated character. I grew up watching Underdog. However, about this flick I just don't have a lot to say. It's not that it's extremely terrible or first-rate but unmemorable. It simply... is. It's just there. The animated series was a parody of the superhero genre. In Capitol City lives a rookie K-9 police dog freshly booted from the force for uselessness. Shortly after, pint-sized mad scientist Simon Barsinister and his not so bright and much taller sidekick Cad steal the dog, which is then made the guinea pig of an experiment that gives its user super powers. Underdog isn't awful but it isn't great. The CGI stuff on the dog characters isn't bad but it's not amazing, the direction is fairly ordinary, and at time... 06/15/2008

18-24A Corporal Kennedy Street Bayside, NY 11360 Asking: $599,000 Selling: $565,000 On the Market 20 Weeks This Mint Triplex Townhouse Condo in the Heart of Bay Terrace features 3 BR, 1.5 Bath, New Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances (GE Monogram, Bosch), Granite Floors in Kitchen, Dining Room, and Foyer, CAC, A Full Finished Basement and a Parking Spot!  Visit CarolloRealEstate.com for more information 05/16/2008

BAYSIDE, BAYDALE CO-OP SOLD IN JUST 4 DAYS! A rare one bedroom was listed and sold by PCA Realty in the Baydale co-op development in Bayside North.  An upper 1 Br, in nice courtyard setting yet down the block from stores on 35 Avenue, laundry behind building, off site mgmt, listed $ 187,000 sold for $181,000. maintenance $564.00  Updated kitchen, original bath, wood flrs.     02/13/2008

38-20 222 StreetBayside, NY 11361Asking: $799,000Selling: $780,000On the Market: 12 WeeksThis All Brick Hi-Ranch in Bayside features 4 BR, 2.5 Bath, LR, DR, EIK, hardwood floors throughout, CAC, Full Attic, an Attached 2 Car Garage and 2 Car Private Driveway, all on a 50x100 lot and in School District # 26.   Visit CarolloRealEstate.com for more information 01/30/2008

33-38 201st StBayside, NY 11361 Asking: $515,000 Selling: $492,000 This Beautiful SD Colonial in Bayside features 3 BR, 2 Full Bath, Sunny LR, FDR, Kitchen with Dishwasher, 3 AC's, Full Finished Basement with Laundry Room and Family Room, Stand Up Attic, a 2 Car Detached Garage and Private Driveway all on a 22x100 Lot!!   Visit CarolloRealEstate.com for more information 12/03/2007

Price Reduced to $470,000This Brick SD Townhouse in Bayside features 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath, Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, A Full Unfinished Basement, and a Full Stand Up Attic.  Home also boasts a Detached 1 Car Garage and 2 Car Party Driveway.  The Windows and the Roof are Only 5 Years Old!  Visit CarolloRealEstate.comAsking: $489,000     Taxes: $2,200 10/29/2007