Queens, NY Public Schools - District 30 - 09/30/07 08:17 PM
Here's a complete list of Public Schools for the 30 th District in Queens, New York. I've highlighted the names of the schools and the zip codes in bold letters to make easier to find a public school nearest to you... hope this helps you find the school you're looking for. If … (2 comments)
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Queens, NY Public Schools - District 29 - 09/25/07 08:46 PM
Here's a complete list of Public Schools for the 29 th District in Queens, New York. I've highlighted the names of the schools and the zip codes in bold letters to make easier to find a public school nearest to you... hope this helps you find the school you're looking for. If … (0 comments)
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Queens, NY Public Schools - District 28 - 09/24/07 08:27 PM
Here's a complete list of Public Schools for the 28 th District in Queens, New York. I've highlighted the names of the schools and the zip codes in bold letters to make easier to find a public school nearest to you... hope this helps you find the school you're looking for. If … (0 comments)
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Queens, NY Public Schools - District 27 - 09/23/07 08:07 PM
Here's a complete list of Public Schools for the 27th District in Queens, New York. I've highlighted the names of the schools and the zip codes in bold letters to make easier to find a public school nearest to you... hope this helps you find the school you're looking for. If I … (0 comments)
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Queens, NY Public Schools - District 26 - 09/23/07 04:28 PM
Here's a complete list of Public Schools for the 26th District in Queens, New York. I've highlighted the names of the schools and the zip codes in bold letters to make easier to find a public school nearest to you... hope this helps you find the school you're looking for. If I … (0 comments)
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Queens, NY Public Schools - District 25 - 09/22/07 10:24 AM
Here's a complete list of Public Schools for the 25 th District in Queens, New York. I've highlighted the names of the schools and the zip codes in bold letters to make easier to find a public school nearest to you... hope this helps you find the school you're looking for. If … (0 comments)
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Queens, NY Public Schools - District 24 - 09/21/07 08:23 PM
Here's a complete list of Public Schools for the 24 th District in Queens, New York. I've highlighted the names of the schools and the zip codes in bold letters to make easier to find a public school nearest to you... hope this helps you find the school you're looking for. If … (0 comments)
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Queens County - Community Boards - 09/20/07 01:21 PM
Complete List of The Community Boards of Queens, New York
Many people don't know about Community Boards and the important role they play in improving the quality of life for all of it's residents. Community Boards participate in City Budgets, Land Use planning, Community Advocacy and important issues that could benefit … (2 comments)
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A tribute to NY Yankees “Hall of Famer” and his humble beginnings in Richmond Hill - 09/19/07 08:12 PM
"The Scooter"
Phil Rizzuto was born Fiero Francis Rizzuto on September 16th, 1916 in Brooklyn, and he grew up in Glendale, Queens. Phil's father drove a trolley car and young Phil would hitch a ride every morning to Richmond Hill HS with his dad. "The Scooter" attended Richmond Hill High School … (2 comments)
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Queens County - Nursing Homes - 09/19/07 04:20 PM
We all know that Queens is world renowned for its nursing homes and skilled care centers, but how can you trust which ones get the best reviews? Well, it turns out that the federal government does routine inspections and posts the results at www.medicare.gov for all to see.
Various criteria in … (4 comments)
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Queens County Colleges & Universities - 09/18/07 09:50 PM
Bramson Ort College
The school currently offers programs in Accounting, Business Management, Computer Technology, Electronics Technology, Office Technology and courses in English as a Second Language (ESL). The main campus is located in Forest Hills, Queens.
69-30 Austin St. Forest Hills, NY 11375
Phone: 718-261-5300
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pmCUNY - … (8 comments)
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"Legendary Comics” lived in Richmond Hill, Queens N.Y. during the 1920's - 09/17/07 10:41 PM
The Marx Brothers were born in New York City during the late 1880's thru early 1900's.
The brothers finally began to gain popularity with their Broadway show performances after many years of struggling in New York City and traveling in Vaudeville. During this time in the early 1920's, The Marx Brtothers and … (10 comments)
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The History of Woodhaven - 09/17/07 12:46 AM
Woodhaven was once known as Woodville, and is now home to a wealthy mix of middle to upper-class residents, mostly a middle-income neighborhood. Woodhaven began in the mid-1700s as a small town that revolved around farming. The first European settlements here were by the Suydam, Wyckoff, Ditmar, Lott, and the Snediker … (4 comments)
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The History of Queens County - 09/16/07 03:06 PM
Originally, Queens County included the adjacent area now called Nassau County. It was one of twelve original counties created in 1683 for New York State. The borough of Queens was originally named after Catherine of Braganza, wife of King Charles II of England.
Queens played a role in the American Revolution, … (6 comments)
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The Queens Center Mall - 09/15/07 12:28 AM
The Queens Center Mall is the largest shopping center in Queens, New York.
Queens Center has been ranked as the mall where the most money is spent per square foot in the U.S. A major renovation and expansion in 2004 added more indoor parking and more retail space, as well as … (4 comments)
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Vincent, My home was revalued for tax purposes and I think it’s too high… What should I do? - 09/14/07 02:11 PM
Property values are bouncing around nationwide and many homeowners like you are getting stuck with increased property tax bills. But there are ways you can protect yourself if you think you've been overcharged. Establishing your home's true market value and proving that the value of the property is less than the … (2 comments)
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Vincent, How do I read the inspection report? - 09/13/07 11:32 PM
There are many styles of reports used by property inspectors, including the checklist, computer generated using inspection programs, and the narrative style.
Some reports are delivered on site and some may take as long as 4 - 6 days for delivery. All reporting systems have pros and cons.
The most important issue with … (0 comments)
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The Homeless Woman - 09/12/07 10:01 PM
Here's a joke my wife just told me... It's pretty funny.
A woman was walking down the street when she was approached by a particularly dirty and shabby-looking homeless woman who asked her for a couple of dollars for dinner. The woman took out her purse, pulled out ten dollars and asked, "If … (13 comments)
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Vincent, I may not have enough for the Down Payment... What should I do? - 09/11/07 11:59 PM
Perhaps you should reconsider the home and choose from some other properties which would fit your budget (this home will be your stepping stone towards the house of your dreams).
The amount you have available for a down payment will affect what types of loans for which you can qualify. Down payments … (5 comments)
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Vincent, I found the house I like… What next? - 09/10/07 08:32 PM
The next obvious step would be to... buy it.
It is standard practice to make a purchase offer contingent upon obtaining a mortgage. Because of this contingency, the seller will want the details of your financing plan included in the offer.
Down PaymentIn the purchase offer, we will include the down payment … (4 comments)
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Vincent, What should I know before I look at my first house? - 09/09/07 11:05 PM
Experienced home buyers know that one of the first-steps in beginning a successful search for a new house is taking a hard, objective look at finances. Determining how much money you can dedicate to the purchase of your new house affects almost every aspect of buying a new home - including … (2 comments)
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Vincent, Can my home be tested for mold? - 09/09/07 12:31 AM
ABSOLUTELY!!!
The first thing to understand about mold is that there is a little mold everywhere - indoors and outdoors. It's in the air and can be found on plants, foods, dry leaves, and other organic materials.
It's very common to find molds in homes and buildings. After all, molds grow naturally indoors. … (4 comments)
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Vincent, what is PMI? - 09/08/07 12:25 AM
PMI, also known as Private Mortgage Insurance, is a supplemental insurance policy you may pay for to protect your mortgage lender in the event of your default. PMI is provided by private (non-government) companies and is usually required when your loan-to-value ratio (the amount of your mortgage loan divided by the … (0 comments)
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Vincent, What should I expect from “most agents”? - 09/06/07 11:26 PM
Most agents make it a point to tell you that they're the smartest real estate professional ever. But where is all of the info to back it up? I would rather give you all the information you need to make an informed decision when it comes to buying or selling your … (2 comments)
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Vincent, What questions should I ask a REALTOR® before I list my property? - 09/06/07 06:33 AM
Let me start by saying... Don't be afraid to ask the questions. It's your right to know. Not every REALTOR® works the same, or has the same level of energy or expertise. Start by asking these simple questions:
How will you market my home? How many people are likely to see the … (3 comments)
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Vincent, I’m a First-time Homebuyer, what can you do for me? - 09/05/07 10:59 AM
Your decision to buy a home is both a sound financial decision and a commendable achievement. As your real estate agent I will . . .
Work at no cost to you!Lead you through every step of the exciting home buying process.Will help you define your "wish list" of features you want … (0 comments)
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Nymphomaniac Convention - 09/04/07 12:18 AM
I just heard this joke... thought I would share with my AR family.
A man boarded an airplane and took his seat. As he settled in, he glanced up and saw the most beautiful woman boarding the plane. He soon realized she was heading straight towards his seat. As fate would have … (20 comments)
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Vincent, I'm buying and selling and I don't want to get stuck with two mortgages, any advice? - 09/04/07 12:09 AM
In a perfect world, you sell your old home and buy the new one on the same day. Given that things rarely turn out perfectly, here are some things to keep in mind as we negotiate the sale of one house with the purchase of another.Time it right (This step can … (0 comments)
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Vincent, Which home improvements give the best paybacks? - 09/03/07 12:00 PM
If you're thinking about remodeling your kitchen, or finishing your basement, you probably want to get your investment back when you sell your home. But when it comes to payback value of home improvements, some are definitely more profitable than others. As a general rule, kitchen and bathroom projects usually get a … (2 comments)
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Vincent, How can I buy a bank owned property? - 09/03/07 12:12 AM
There is a lot of interest in buying bank owned properties these days. A lot of information, some good and some bad, is floating around about the subject. Often the information offered is for sale, with the promise that you can make a lot of money with little effort once you … (2 comments)
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Vincent, How can I add curb appeal to my home? - 09/01/07 06:20 PM
This is where we could potentially lose prospective buyers (or get to choose from the best ones)... So let's make the home as attractive as possible from the outside so more people want to go inside. Follow these simple suggestions, most of them will cost nothing and bring in a HUGE … (2 comments)
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