buying a home: Long Island Market Commentary - 10/20/08 03:28 PM
Market Commentary
October 20, 2008
Investor confidence and credit markets show further signs of improvement today following Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's call for another stimulus package and after the Korean and Dutch governments announced that they would shore up their capital market's by making billions available. Largely as a … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Tips on How To Read Listings Better - 10/18/08 02:18 PM
There's a good reason why real estate listings are often of full of odd abbreviations and acronyms. They're written this way with abbreviations to save space.
Realtors can only use a certain amount of letters on multiple listing service to feature their listings and we want to make sure we include … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Buyers, Don't Make A Costly Mistake - 10/16/08 08:47 AM
Buying a home is a very important decision in your life. Many buyers consider the financing, the location, the homes value, and what their criteria might be. However, it is during this buying phase that many people make the most common mistakes that not only lead to buyer's remorse but can easily be avoided.
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buying a home: Homeowners...Why Houses Don't Sell - 10/11/08 05:00 PM
These days it seems that a lot time is spent with clients talking to them about pricing. We've all heard from the media that home prices are going down and we think logically sellers realize this, but when it comes to pricing their own home correctly they're in denial... (it becomes a lot more … (0 comments)
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buying a home: So Long Island Home Buyers, Why Buy Now? - 10/10/08 06:37 PM
Ask any REALTOR, and the answer is the same....
It's a great time to buy a home!
So, Why Buy Now?
· It's a buyer's market - motivated sellers are offering value-added incentives
· Homeownership is the first step toward building wealth
· Interest rates are still historically low
· Owning a … (0 comments)
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buying a home: So Home Buyers, You Want To Know Why You Need A Real Estate Agent - 10/08/08 07:28 AM
At first, you may be able to convince yourself that you don't need a real estate agent to buy a home. When you find yourself sifting through papers you don't understand, you may begin to reconsider. Home buying is not something someone typically does often. It's not an every day event … (2 comments)
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buying a home: We Love Long Island - 10/03/08 06:28 AM
Where is Long Island?
Long Island is an island located in southeastern New York, USA. Long Island has temperate and sultry summers and usually chilly winters. The Ocean helps bring in midday winds that significantly cools the island heat. Long Island is one of the reasons why people love New York. … (0 comments)
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buying a home: It's Finally Going To Close And You Ask "Do I Need A Final Walkthrough?" - 09/29/08 08:21 AM
Client asks...'Closing on a home tomorrow, and don't have time for the walkthrough, do I need to do this?'
First let's start with the basics ... the final walkthrough is the buyers' last chance to check a property before the close. This is the time for the buyer to turn on … (9 comments)
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buying a home: Long Island Real Estate From The North Shore LI Luxury Properties to 1st Time Home Buying, Smithtown to The Hamptons! - 09/26/08 07:59 AM
Buying a home has never been easier with LARRY AND SHEILA AGRANOFF
We pride ourselves with new technology that makes your home buying process simple and easy for anyone. As Realtors it is our goal to eliminate your stress and make home buying enjoyable. From hello to closing we will make it "hassle … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Long Island Home Sellers, Get Your Garden Ready For the Next Season - 09/21/08 04:27 PM
If you are thinking about putting your home on the market in the next few weeks, make some time to change your annuals or perennials that are fading in your garden in the cooler fall months.Pansies and mums are the best bet for fall color. Trim back, clean up flower beds and … (0 comments)
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buying a home: BUY REAL ESTATE ON LONG ISLAND - 09/19/08 04:17 PM
Larry and Sheila believe selling real estate is a delicate balance between Art and Science. The Art is in understanding clients and understanding customers. The Science is in the precise management of the technical, financial and legal aspects of a real estate transaction.
Whether you are looking to purchase one of our … (0 comments)
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buying a home: So, Get To Know Us - 09/18/08 07:23 PM
We really want to provide the buying and selling public with a REAL View on the Real Estate market in our area of Long Island, New York.We get so disappointed when everyone thinks that whatever they hear on TV is the truth for our communities and towns.Real Estate is localized, and it changes with the weather, the … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Don't listen to the media...Buy! - 09/15/08 08:18 AM
Contrary to what the media says, this is a great time to purchase property. Prices are at a all time low, interest rates are in the favor of the purchaser and there is so much to choose from. Do not let fear hold you back from property ownership. In times of financial distress, property … (0 comments)
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buying a home: HERE'S SOME ADVICE BEFORE PURCHASING A HOME - 09/15/08 08:05 AM
Here's some advice of things that are needed to be done if you are going to get yourself ready to buy a house in the next 12 months instead of the next 2 weeks.
Today is really a great time since rates are low and some of the loan programs will be discontinued … (1 comments)
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buying a home: Buyers, Do You Know what a CMA is? - 09/13/08 06:25 PM
The Competitive Market Analysis or CMA is a report that will help you learn more about your marketplace. Many real estate professionals offer this free service or as part of their service package. A CMA offers you a snapshot of the real estate conditions in your area and can be a … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Long Island New York Upcoming Events - 09/13/08 06:45 AM
Here are upcoming Long Island Events brought to you by LARRY AND SHEILA FROM COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE and smithtownrealestate.
Weekend events are brought to you by the Nassau Coliseum. Find concerts, sporting events and live entertainment at http://www.nassaucoliseum.com
PET FASHION SHOWPet Fashion Show on Sunday, Sept 14, 2008 from 12-4pm … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Do Buyers Really Need a Real Estate Agent? - 09/10/08 03:19 PM
In one word, ABSOLUTELY.
We know, sometimes the public thinks that real estate agents are often considered to be just someone who just drives buyers around, but the role of an agent is much much more. Real estate agents are a great resource for home buyers relocating from outside the community. Real … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Mortgage News - 09/09/08 10:14 AM
Need some good news for a change?
We are happy to announce that interest rates have continued their decline following the weekend announcement by the US Treasury Department. In fact, the 15 year fixed is near 5.5%. This presents all of us with a tremendous opportunity to get into contact … (0 comments)
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buying a home: We don't work for Coldwell Banker! - 09/06/08 03:05 PM
We were talking with a couple of other agents from our Smithtown Long Island office about their frustration after having had worked with "customers", only to hear later that these "customers" purchased a home on their own or with another Coldwell agent We all decided that the general public just doesn't understand how a real estate agent … (0 comments)
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buying a home: HORSE LOVERS/COLLECTORS/CONTRACTORS LONG ISLAND NEW YORK - 09/05/08 09:16 AM
$569900 HORSE LOVERS/COLLECTORS/CONTRACTORS OVER 1 ACRE FLAT PROPERTY*LOW TAX! (HAUPPAUGE,LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK)
Location: Hauppauge, Long Island, (Suffolk County)NY Level 1.11 acre in Hauppauge Long Island* *Great property for horse lovers (zoned for 4 horses)/contractors/landscapers Cozy Circa 1900 home on property and detached 1.5 insulated garage*Home needs updating, but has … (0 comments)
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buying a home: NEW LISTING*LONG ISLAND REAL ESTATE ZONED HORSE PROPERTY FOR SALE - 08/17/08 05:16 AM
IF YOU LOVE HORSES, NEED A PLACE FOR YOUR HORSES ON LONG ISLAND, AND IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A PROPERTY THAT YOU CAN LIVE ON AND IS ZONED FOR 4 HORSES, THEN WE MAY HAVE THE RIGHT PLACE FOR YOU HERE ON LONG ISLAND, IN HAUPPAUGE (TOWN OF ISLIP).
ONLY $569,900 … (0 comments)
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buying a home: REAL ESTATE AGENT LONG ISLAND NEW YORK Nassau and Suffolk County - 08/16/08 07:37 AM
Long Island, New York Nassau, Suffolk Counties
Long Island, named the 6th wealthiest area in the nation, is located just east of Manhattan on the southeastern tip of New York State. Extending 125 miles, Long Island is recognized for its many beautiful white sandy beaches, parks, cultural events, historical sites and … (0 comments)
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buying a home: IS IT TIME TO BUY YET? - 07/19/08 05:04 PM
By now everyone knows that the home sale market has changed. Homes are selling at a slower pace than they were a year ago. So buyers are finally gaining an edge so this could be a great time to buy before interest rates rise further. An increasing number of homeowners are convinced that now … (0 comments)
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