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By Deborah Bracco, NYS Licensed Realtor, Staten Island New York Home
(Robert Defalco Realty)
Anyone can find you a house but I can find you the perfect home. So,  take advantage of the  buyer's market where prices are falling to where they should have been years ago! Business news claims this is the perfect time to buy because prices are lowest. Especially  if you're the typical buyer who wants to sell in 10 yrs. you will profit from the inevitable increase.There are especially good buys in the Eltingville and Westerleigh area. I keep admiring these "perfect" homes and wondering where are their perfect buyers? Are you out there? Contact me now-DON'T WAIT ANY LONGER-YOU'RE IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT!
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By Arlene Trunzo, BCREP,CRS,C2EX,e-PRO,GRI,SRES,SRF,PSA
(A.T. REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS LLC)
I have a affordable one bedroom townhouse for sale in Arden Heights, Staten Island, New York. Listing price $223,900 Garage, utilities, laundry area on first level. Kitchen, 1/2 bath, Living room with dining area on level two Very large master bedroom with walk in closet, additional closet and attic for storage on level three.   Very easy to show. All reasonable offers will be considered. Contact: Arlene Trunzo Licensed Real Estate Broker, A.T. REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS LLC 917-359-1985, cmyrealtor@aol.com , atrealestatespecialists.com  
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By Kenneth Cole, NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
(Weichert Realtors Appleseed Group, 2043 Richmond Ave. S.I.N.Y. 10314. office phone 718-698-9797, Appleseedhomes.com -)
New York City Department of Sanitation has a recycle electronics program, along with donating gently used clothing and linens and free high quality compost and discounted compost bins, for New York City residents.Check out there web site www.ncy.gov/wasteless or www.nyccompost.org You can dispose of your old computers and laptops, monitors, printers and scanners, keyboards and mice, tv's vcr's, dvr's dvd players and even cell phones.Clothing and linens also can be disposed of, pants, dresses, shirts, sweaters, shoes, handbags, belts, etc.Linens, blankets, towels, sheets, curtains, tablecloths, only clean gently used clothing and linens.Compost bins and high quality compost for your garden;  NYC residents only, can get  free compost, just bring a shovel and some bags or cans.  You can ma...
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By Kenneth Cole, NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
(Weichert Realtors Appleseed Group, 2043 Richmond Ave. S.I.N.Y. 10314. office phone 718-698-9797, Appleseedhomes.com -)
Interesting facts about the place where I live and work.  see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staten_IslandAll sorts of information about, this island, including, movies made here, government, demographics, culture museums, off shore islands, past history, parks, time-line history and photos and much much more.BTW, if you're interested in buying, you can always e-mail me with any questions you might have.And be sure to see my new listing in Eltingville, a Raised Ranch for only $499,000  viewed on my blog
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By Joanna Miarrostami
(Ditommaso Real Estate)
It is a big decision to make.  Now that you have made the decision to sell how do you get the most money for your home.First you want to find other homes that are similar in age and size that have recently sold in your neighborhood.  This is called finding comparables for your home.You want to find at least three homes that have the same number of bedrooms and bathroom, as well as similar square footage.  The closer the properties that have recently sold are to your property the better comparison it will be for the price you can expect for your home.It is best to find homes that are approximately on the same sized lot and the same age as well.  To get comparables you can contact a local title company or a local real estate agent.It is best to ask for 6-10 comparable properties when aski...
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By Joanna Miarrostami
(Ditommaso Real Estate)
The first and most important thing you want to do in preparing your house for market is to make sure it has good curb appeal.  Curb appeal is simply the first impression a prospective buyer gets when driving by the house.It has been said that up to 80% of the decision to buy a house is made before even entering the home.It doesn’t matter how great your house looks inside.  You could have the greatest floor plan, and the greatest décor, but if your house is unsightly from the sidewalk a lot of people will make judge the book by its cover and pass on even looking inside the house.So by all means start on the outside of the house.  A lot of generating curb appeal is common sense.  Keep the lawn mowed and watered, trim the shrubs, make sure there isn’t any peeling paint and keep weeds out o...
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By Rosa Updale, Associate Broker
(Appleseed Group)
to Remember those who we have lost--Celebrate the lives of those who have had cancer--Fight back against thisdisease.  It's time for RELAY FOR LIFE, so save the date and join us for this amazing fund raiser.  This event willbe held on June 13th-14th @ Wagner College, Staten Island, N.Y.  There will be music, raffles and great food and the best of all--great people to hang out with.  A luminaria ceremony and a victory lap are two events you don't want to miss!  We're planning early to make this event extra special.  Join us, if you can, and feel free to contact Appleseed Realty GMAC @ (718) 966-4000 for additional information.
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By Charles Gucciardo
(APPLESEED HOMES)
Good Morning and Greetings from Tottenville Appleseed Realty GMAC real estate office.  I have just joind the ActiveRain network today.  Also, I have newly joined Appleseed company as of April 2007. When I took over the office in Tottenville there was only one agent working in the office and 3 listings, I have added to this 'fine office' 22 licensed agents and accumulated about 50+ listings in less than a year.   Since then my long time Administrative Assistant joined me and her name is Barbara. My second job in the company is loan officer with Mortgage Links. Barbara has been active in the real estate business for as long as I have been, 15 years. She knows the business inside and out. Barbara is also Charity organizer namely America Cancer Society, MS, Juvenile -Diabetes, Autism, Muscu...
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By Joanna Miarrostami
(Ditommaso Real Estate)
Key Questions to Ask Yourself and Lenders When Shopping for a Mortgage!Traditional Fixed Rate Mortgage? Graduated Payment Mortgage? Adjustable Rate Mortgage? FHA Mortgage? Two-Step Mortgage?The answer: There is no one correct answer. Deciding which type of mortgage will best fulfill your needs can be difficult. There are so many types of loans and different term lengths. Your choice is extremely important and can take some time and effort to research. While often neglected by home-buyers, a little research before choosing your mortgage can save you thousands of dollars in the long run.There are several elements of a loan that should be analyzed. While one of these elements may suggest one type of loan, another may call for a different type. You must weigh each ingredient separately and ...
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By Jessica Taccetta
(The Marketing Directors, Inc.)
Trying to hold on to your home during these difficult times? I can refer you to some places to turn to for help. If you have an adjustable rate mortgage and the rates are about to increase beyond an amount that is manageable for you, act now and look into SONYMA's "Keep the Dream" program and HUDs "FHA Secure" program. You may be eligable for refinancing to an affordable, fixed rate mortgage for the life of the loan that can remove the threat of losing your home. For more info please visit www.fha.gov or www.nyhomes.org.  
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By Ron Molcho
(American Homes of S.I.)
I was discussing with some friends the other day how difficult it is to keep balance in our lives. In return I was sent this email.I would like to pass it on .     The Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee. A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf ball...
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By Vivian Amato
(Appleseed Realty GMAC )
Hope all is going well for everyone.   I'am shocked that I showed a home and the homeowner yelled at me for being five minutes early, imagine if I was late what would she have said then.  The buyers were shocked and wanted to leave but I convinced them to see the house.  Is this any way to sell your home!  It is just amazing how difficult it is to sell a house no less have the owner yell at you because you are 5 minutes early.  There is no other job on this earth where you work, don't get paid, get yelled at and your not able to yell back.  But I love this job anyways. 
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By Kathleen OnullLeary Garbarino
(Appleseed Homes, Inc.)
LET THE FUTURE IN! Seems like an obvious choice of words when speaking of the way our industry is changing.  We can't do things the way we use to do them. The world will not wait for us, we must be ahead of the curve.    With 2008 looking to be a challaging year for Realtors, forseeing a realistic level of housing for the next 18 months, this will enable your buyers the ablity to purchase a home.  Realtors will play a crucial part in educating the public on the benefits of buying a home at this time. Great energy, speakers and relevance of topics. Keep Premier Service® at the core of all we do at Experience 2008. Intertwine it into every session somehow - even if it is just giving an example of how to use Premier Service to get higher commissions, to create sample Premier Service slides...
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Now that the president has signed the stimulus package,FHA reform is right around the corner.What does it all mean?In a nut shell,when the FHA loan limits increase,it will enable many buyers that have had difficulty qualifying for a mortgage the ability to get back in the hunt. A FHA loan is not credit driven,so,if your credit is less than perfect fear not!If you have a low downpayment that's ok too! Fha loans can be aquired using less than 3% down and up to a 6% sellers concession is permitted.The loans are fixed 30 year and offer very competitive  rates. Here's what you'll need to get started;1. A 2 year work history2.Proof of income (w2's & paystubs)3. Landord and rental information for the past 2 years4.Paystubs covering a 1 month period5.Proof of citizenship or resident alien card6...
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IT ALL STARTED A FEW YEARS AGO.  I HAVE BEEN SELLING REAL ESTATE FOR YEARS IN STATEN ISLAND NEW YORK.  I DECIDED TO FINALLY MAKE THE MOVE TO NEW JERSEY.  I BEGAN LOOKING FOR HOMES ON MY OWN...I WENT TO FOR SALE BY OWNERS ....LOOKED UP ON INTERNET FOR HOMES FOR SALE..AND DID GO TO  AGENT'S OPEN HOUSES.I NEVER KNEW HOW DIFFICULT IT WAS TO PURCHASE A HOME IN NEW JERSEY, I NEVER KNEW HOW DIFFERENT THE LAWS AND THE PROCEDURES WERE TOO.ON STATEN ISLAND EVERYONE WORKS FOR THE SELLER, NOT SO IN NEW JERSEY,ON STATEN ISLAND WHEN YOU FIND A HOME YOU LIKE, YOU WRITE A BINDER , NOT SO IN NEW JERSEYON STATEN ISLAND YOU DO YOUR INSPECTIONS BEFORE CONTRACTS ARE SIGNED, NOT SO IN NEW JERSEYTHIS LIST ONLY TOUCHES ON A FEW PROCEDURES OF BUYING A HOME AND THEIR DIFFERENCES.I THEN HIRED AN AGENT TO REPRESEN...
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By Valerie Bartolone, Top Producer in Sales!
(DITOMMASO REAL ESTATE)
Hi, If you are looking for a 2 bedroom Townhouse in Staten Island Look no Further.This home is lovely and very spacious.  It is maintenance free with a new roof & windows, with a new lenox A/C & Heating System with Humidifier, New Hot Water Heater.The Den can be converted to a 3ed Bedroom.  The garage is large enough to fit a full size car or a SUV.  There is also plenty of parking.The home is near all transportation.For additional information you can visit my Web Site at vbartolone@appleseedhomes.comor contact me @ 718-966-4000 xt 223  
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NOT every agent is the same...there are good/bad and great in every profession....there are basic rules that every agent should follow...we all have the same access to the Internet services, we all know how to put a home in a magazine, we all put signs up..BUT the agent that has the best following...the best referral's from past clients...is the agent that stands apart from the rest. The agent that can produce offers in a down market..an agent that continues to educate themselves to this changing market..and an agent that has experience in negotiating skills..Any buyer can drive around, find a home and make an offer.  The person, buyer or seller, that dosen't have that great agent representing them, is throwing their hard earned money away.Attorney's have a saying,,"a lawyer that repres...
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By Ron Molcho
(American Homes of S.I.)
Now that the stimulus package has been approved and awaiting the presidents signature,FHA reform is right around the corner.With limits due to increase as part of the reform,I find this time in homebuying will be very exciting.Many homes that were above the FHA mortgage ceiling will now qualify,giving todays buyer a multitude of additional options.The beauty of the FHA is that it is not credit driven and the  sellers have the ability to offer up to a 6% sellers concession.Last night on MSN,they asked Robert Kiosaki"Rich Dad Poor Dad"what he felt about todays real estate enviroment. He responded by saying that todays market offers wonderful opportunities to own a house at a discount! Sellers are ready,buyers are ready,mortgage rates are low...I agree ,todays market does offer wonderful o...
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By Frank Rizzo
(Cornerstone Realty Partners)
The economic stimulas package has passed through the house and is heading to the President's desk. More important than rebate checks, we can be seeing a raise in FHA limits. Over the past 7 years, FHA has lost market share because the limits in our market of NYC would be easily surpassed. This raise is long overdue, and while I don't see it causing a rise in home prices, it should help stabilize some housing prices. Couple this with lower rates, and guess what, now is an incredible time to buy, acquire, and invest in real estate - especially in markets like Staten Island where values are at levels unseen in years. If you would like to discuss how this could benefit you further, contact me at 718 981 3400.
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By Catherine Cataletto
(Tom Marco Real Estate)
There is something in the air...something just isn't right...and more and more you're hearing of people losing their homes.Sometimes....IT DOSEN'T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY...If you went to a Doctor and he/she gave you a prognoses of an illness to your symptoms...you at first may be shocked when you hear what the Doctor has to say, you may cry...you may say why me...but there comes a time when you say...OK NOW WHAT...HOW CAN I HELP MYSELF..WHAT CAN I DO...We'll Thank Goodness that financial troubles aren't life threatening..but they are and can be..life altering..and like a physical ailment..there may be HELP...PUTTING YOUR HEAD IN THE SAND...ON EITHER PROBLEM...WILL ONLY WORSEN WITH TIME.CATCH IT EARLY...ACT INSTEAD OF REACTING...AND CALL ON SOMEONE THAT MAY HAVE A PRESCRIPTION FOR YOU...A R...
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