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Plainview, NY Real Estate News

By Mark Schreier
(Century 21 American Homes)
A FEW EASY WAYS TO TAKE THE HEADACHE OUT OF MOVING   By Mark Schreier, LSA           Moving from one house to another is always a challenge, but it doesn't have to be a nightmare.  Here are some simple tips on how to get it done with minimal stress and strain. •·         Look at all the alternatives: hiring a moving company, for example, versus renting a truck and doing it yourself.  Whichever alternative makes most sense for you, get bids from more than one vendor. •·         A few days before the moving company is scheduled to arrive or you're supposed to pick up your rental truck, call to confirm that everything is on track to happen when it's supposed to . •·         Prepare your change of address cards in advance and send them out as soon as it's appropriate to do so.  The post off...
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By Mark Schreier
(Century 21 American Homes)
As a  Realtor In this town I have been asked many real estate related questions.  The most common is, Are our houses selling?  My responses is that any house marketed properly will sell.  When I meet with a client for the first time I explain how the real estate market works.  I believe every homeowner needs to know how to secure the most value for their house.    Most people have a basic idea of what their house is worth and for the most part they are not to far off the mark.  They need an understanding of how to get the most value out of their home in the current market.  Selling your house is more than listing it on the   Long Island Multiple Listing Service  (MLSLI) and placing an ad in Newsday.    We are in a buyers market. There are currently 159 houses on the market in Plainview....
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By Mark Schreier
(Century 21 American Homes)
For More Inf On Hassle-Free Home Buying log onto www.TopPlainviewRealtor.com    Or Call Mark Schreier  Licensed Sales Person Century 21 Prevete Real Estate (516) 263-9094  Perhaps you'd like to take advantage of today's great buyer's market in housing but feel a little intimidated by everything that's involved.           You know the routine: finding the right locale and the right house; negotiating an agreement; putting together a down payment; and selecting the best mortgage available.           There are two things you can do to make every step run smoothly.  The first is to select a really professional agent who knows the real estate business, knows your local market, has both a solid reputation for integrity and a solid record of success, and clearly is eager to respond to your nee...
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By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
(Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island)
Feng Shui Workshop in Plainview, Long Island, New York The first time I gave this workshop was only a few months ago.  I was pretty excited...and very nervous.  I STILL never would have thought or imagined that the very school that I learned Feng Shui from I would one day be TEACHING there.  I always think if I could have seen ahead to what would have happened in the Field of Feng Shui, I wouldn't have believed it anyway. I wondered back then how many people even KNEW of Feng Shui....not many!  Calls were very few and far between.  Pure determination made me stick it out because I had seen it work.  Those days we were happy to be called for a Feng Shui Consultation for a HOME and I don't believe it occurred to ANY of us that down the road the calls for Feng Shui Consultations for Corpor...
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By Adam Waldman, Realtor - Long Island
(Westcott Group Real Estate Company)
Plainview - Old Bethpage School District Homes Market Trend Report - June 2008 - Mid-Year Recap.  This report shows a statistical comparison between the months of April, May and June 2008, in addition to a year-over-year comparison.  For the mid-year recap, the first and second quarter averages are listed as well for both 2008 and 2007.  This report provides information about homes sold in the Plainview - Old Bethpage School District including:  location of homes, list price, sold price and days on market.   While the monthly reports provide a relatively small sampling of homes, which often times results in extreme fluctuations that may or may not be indicative of the market trend for the Plainview - Old Bethpage School District, a look at the mid-year trends will be more indicative of...
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By Adam Waldman, Realtor - Long Island
(Westcott Group Real Estate Company)
Plainview-Old Bethpage School District Homes Market Trend Report - May 2008.  This report shows a statisical comparison between the first quarter averages and the months of April and May for 2008, in addition to a year-over-year comparison.  This report provides information about homes sold in the Plainview-Old Bethpage School District including:  location of homes, list price, sold price and days on market.   It is important to note that monthly reports provide a relatively small sampling of homes which often times results in extreme fluctuations that may or may not be indicative of the market trend for the Plainview-Old Bethpage School District.  The quarterly market trend has more data, and as such, gives a more accurate look at the current market trend.  However, it should be noted...
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By Adam Waldman, Realtor - Long Island
(Westcott Group Real Estate Company)
Plainview-Old Bethpage School District Homes Market Trend Report - April 2008.  This report shows a statisical comparison between the first quarter averages and the month of April for 2008, in addition to a year-over-year comparison.  This report provides information about homes sold in the Plainview-Old Bethpage School District including:  location of homes, list price, sold price and days on market. It is important to note that monthly reports provide a relatively small sampling of homes which often times results in extreme fluctuations that may or may not be indicative of the market trend for the Plainview-Old Bethpage School District.  The quarterly market trend has more data, and as such, gives a more accurate look at the current market trend.  However, it should be noted that the ...
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By Adam Waldman, Realtor - Long Island
(Westcott Group Real Estate Company)
The following is the March 2008 Home Trends Market Report for the Plainview - Old Bethpage School District.  This report shows month-by-month comparisons, in addition to year-over-year market trends.  Since this report comes at the end of the first quarter of the year, there is also a comparison of the year-over-year quarterly market trends.  This report provides statistical information about homes sold in the Plainview - Old Bethpage School District including:  location of homes, list price, sold price and days on market. It is important to note that monthly reports provide a relatively small sampling of homes which often times results in extreme fluctuations that may or may not be indicative of the market trend for the Plainview - Old Bethpage School District.  The quarterly market tr...
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By Adam Waldman, Realtor - Long Island
(Westcott Group Real Estate Company)
The following is the February 2008 Home Trends Market Report for the Plainview-Old Bethpage School District.  For the first time ever, this report will show month-by-month comparisons, in addition to year-over-year market trends.  This report provides statistical information about homes sold in the Plainview Old-Bethpage School District including:  location of homes, list price, sold price and days on market. It is important to note that monthly reports provide a relatively small sampling of homes which often times results in extreme fluctuations that may or may not be indicative of the market trend for the Plainview-Old Bethpage School District.   This report is designed to give factual information about sales in the Plainview-Old Bethpage School District.  If you are interested in fin...
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By Adam Waldman, Realtor - Long Island
(Westcott Group Real Estate Company)
Welcome to the NEW and IMPROVED Home Trends Market Report for homes in the Plainview - Old Bethpage School District.  This will be a monthly feature going forward (formerly a quarterly feature).  The report will continue to provide statistical information, but you will now also be able to see exactly where each sold home is located, how much it was listed for, how much it sold for and how many days that it was on the market. Since this is a monthly report, there will be a smaller sampling of homes.  As such, there will be greater fluctuations in the averages then there was with the quarterly reports.  This report is designed to give factual information about what is happening locally.  If you are interested in finding out the market value for your particular home, you should consider ha...
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By Mark Schreier
(Century 21 American Homes)
 24 Midwood Dr $955,000 Victorian 4 Country Dr $640,000 Exp Ranch 95 Parkway Dr $487,500 Ranch 546 D Plainview Rd $510,000 Colonial 2 Holly Ln $440,000 Split 28 Knickerbocke Rd $459,000 Ranch 23 Birch Ln $495,000 Exp Ranch 9 Jamaica Ave $405,000 Cape 39 Hope Dr Plainview 11803 $379,900 Ranch
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By Mark Schreier
(Century 21 American Homes)
   In many parts of the country, selling a home during the winter months can be a challenge.  Dreary, cold weather and the end-of-the-year holidays can keep buyers away and the  heighten fears of your home staying on the market longer than expected.      However, there are a few things you can do to enhance "curb appeal."  And when that happens, buyers will take notice.      For example, if your home has been on the market for more than six months, its probably time to change the sales approach.  There are several factors that could be reviewed with your real estate agent to determine improvements that can be made.  Ask for a reassessment of the sales price; it may be too high for the current market.  Also, ask the agent for a new or updated marketing plan and ask for a specific explana...
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By Mark Schreier
(Century 21 American Homes)
Welcome to this blog about the community of Plainview New York. Here you will find community events, information about the business community but especially information on the real estate market in the area. You are invited to contribute news of the community or your real estate questions
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