Cool Freebie - Daily Email List Of Homes As They Hit The Market In Queens, Brooklyn, And Long Island NY - 03/30/09 11:59 PM
Cool Freebie - Daily Email List Of Homes As They Hit The Market In Queens, Brooklyn, And Long Island NY
Fast. Easy. Automatic. FREE!
AllNYListings.com is a FREE service to help area home buyers find their dream home. Your first email will list all homes currently for sale that meet your search criteria. Then each morning you will be emailed a list of all of the new homes for sale and price changes since your previous search. No more having to rely on manual searches. Start your auto-email home search today! It's just that easy!
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Staying Ahead Of The House Hunting Competition - 03/28/09 11:31 PM
Staying Ahead Of The House Hunting Competition
My knowledge of the local market is an essential factor in the house search.
I'll let you know when the market in a particular neighborhood is "hot" and requires immediate action or when the market is "cool" and allows for thoughtful consideration. As we tour houses, I'll let you know when the asking price has negotiating room and when the house is "priced to sell".
My unique market knowledge will keep you a step ahead of the "house hunting competition".In a "seller's market". It is not unusual to see multiple offers on a property, … (0 comments)

Smart Homes Of The Future - Dorm At Duke University - 03/28/09 11:23 PM
Duke students designed this Smart Home to be adjustable, ground-breaking, environmentally sustainable and scientifically integrated. The construct should attain at least Gold LEED official recognition from the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program.
A few of the home's features consist of:
A green roof containing live plants that will protect the home from the cold of winter and the heat of summer. The roof's soil also pre-filters water removing impurities picked up from the surroundings. Two solar power systems, together with a solar thermal unit on the roof that helps heat water for showers and dishwashing, … (1 comments)

Find Out How Much Your Neighbor's House Sold For - 03/28/09 11:11 PM
Find Out How Much Your Neighbor's House Sold For - This Offer Applies ONLY To Queens, Brooklyn, & Long Island NY Homeowners
This is one of the questions I get asked more often than any other. 
"They sold the house at 123 XYZ street. Do you know how much it sold for". 
Often the person asking the question will be a bit surprised as to my findings. "But the neighbor said they got X amount more then what you're telling me Vincent". Guess what... sometimes they're a bit embarrased to have to admit the best offer wasn't what they said it … (0 comments)

FSBO - Quick Tips For Adding Curb Appeal To Your Home - 03/28/09 10:58 PM
FSBO - Quick Tips For Adding Curb Appeal To Your Home
This is where you 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 return on your time spent.
Inspect the outside ground. Remove any building materials, scrap wood, discarded household items, etc. from the property. Store garbage cans in the garage.
Check the home from the roof line down (head to toe … (0 comments)

Check Out The Platinum Home Buyers Program - 03/24/09 11:57 PM
Check Out The Platinum Home Buyers Program
The way we search for homes for sale has changed significantly in the past few years. Long gone are the days of driving around town, looking at house after house after house.  The Platinum Buyer Program will only alert you to houses that correspond to your specific criteria.
Delivered straight to your inbox, you will receive a list of homes that only contain properties in the neighborhoods or communities you're interested in. The last thing I want to do is waste your time.
The requirements for this program are:
A desire to invest in … (0 comments)

Getting The Highest Price For You NON-foreclosure Home (yes it's possible) - 03/23/09 11:18 PM
Getting The Highest Price For You NON-foreclosure Home (yes it's possible)
There are a lot of factors to consider when pricing your home or property to sell quickly and for the HIGHEST PRICE. 
Market Conditions. Comparables. Your time line. Accessibility. Incentive Offerings. Net Proceeds. Pricing Factors.
New York Market Value can help you determine what the right listing price should be. Click here to find out what's the most money your property would sell for in today's market.
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 … (0 comments)

The Nursing Homes Of Queens County NY - 03/22/09 11:59 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 the ranking are rated from a 1 to a 4, with 1 being the best. Any ranking between a 2 and a 4 is considered a "deficiency," which in most cases for Queens places means that a site has ranked a 2 in a category, as opposed to a 1. … (0 comments)

Buying AND Selling? - Don't Want To Get Stuck With Two Mortgages? - Read On - 03/22/09 11:48 PM
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 save you a small fortune!! Email me at ProRealtor@verizon.net  and I'll Show you how.)
Fall and spring are the best times for homes to move and you want to consider the season of the year when buying and selling. And if the closing dates aren't going to coincide, a … (0 comments)

How To Deal With Adjustable Rate Mortgages That Are About To Reset - 03/22/09 11:40 PM
As home prices started to soar about five years ago, many buyers took advantage of low-rate ARMs just to get a foot in the door. At the same time, mortgage rates were flirting with historic lows, and lenders began offering more interest-only loans and option ARMs, which allow borrowers to make low minimum payments. While many borrowers said they'd take the lower interest rate and put the money aside to offset higher payments later, most didn't.
ARMs accounted for just 22% of mortgage originations last year. But in 2004 and 2005, ARMs accounted for about a third of home loans. The … (0 comments)

How To Find Discounted Bank Owned Properties Thru Your Local MLS - 03/22/09 11:30 PM
The MLS is a database of properties currently on the market in the area.  Brokers participating in the MLS (which includes virtually all Brokers in the area) list all the homes they have for sale and agree to share in the sales commission of the properties.
There is simply no better way to gain instant access to practically all properties on the market. Start by having your local Realtor supply you with a list of what's available on the MLS. If you're looking in Queens, Brooklyn, or Long Island NY start here -----> www.AllNYlistings.com

To find the value of … (0 comments)

How To Find Deep Discount Foreclosure Deals In Your Neighborhood - 03/20/09 10:11 PM

How To Find Deep Discount Foreclosure Deals In Your Neighborhood
You need to start by picking an area you know will be a great for rental properties (or if you'd like just pick an area you want to buy a discounted home in). Start your search by goig to www.AllNYlistings.com and having me email you these properties absolutely free (ONLY available for Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island NY).
Once you've found the right town(s) you can email me and ask me to give you the average days on the market and the average dollar per square foot of these areas. This … (0 comments)

Is This The Best Time To Buy Low And Sell High? - 03/19/09 11:33 PM
It's an excellent time to buy low and sell high by building equity, saving on interest rates, and saving on taxes. Due to the rise of unfortunate amounts of "distressed homeowners" on the market right now (across the country) these sellers and banks have to sell!  The savvy buyers can facilitate that... the affordability factor has never been greater!
To put it simply, this is a GREAT time to buy real estate in Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island NY simply because the SELECTION has never been better!
SEARCH over 50,000 homes online for FREE and be the first to know about HOT NEW LISTINGS before … (1 comments)

The Deaths Of Ian Stone - Movie Review - 03/18/09 11:12 PM
This flick was awesome!!! The Deaths of Ian Stone begins with a really sinister atmosphere, and continues building up steam with a fascinating set up. Ian Stone is an American living in the UK that continues to find himself hunted and slaughtered by shadow-shifting creatures. Every time he dies he's resurrected in a life which closely resembles his last, almost completely oblivious of his past ‘lives'-almost.
He has brief memories of his past lives - as a college hockey player, a taxi driver, a corporate robot and a junkie, just to name a few. Ian holds on to memories of the … (0 comments)

The Top 6 Reasons Homes Don't Sell... In Any Market! - 03/18/09 10:50 PM

The Top 6 Reasons Homes Don't Sell... In Any Market!
The number one reason why a house doesn't sell is :
Price- You're price is too high! If the house is overpriced then no one will want to look at it (or even put an offer on it). Pricing your home is an art that involves many factors. For example, location, condition, demand, market movement, etc. Some agents will purposely overprice the house with intentions of lowering the price (by $100k sometimes) at a later date, perhaps after a few weeks or even months of NO ACTIVITY. This will cause … (0 comments)

How To Stop / Avoid Foreclosure In Queens, Brooklyn, & Long Island NY (and pretty much anywhere else) - 03/18/09 10:43 PM
How To Stop / Avoid Foreclosure In Queens, Brooklyn, & Long Island NY (and pretty much anywhere else)
Determing what stage in the process you are in is the key!
Here are your TOP 5 options:
Forbearance- Your mortgage company may be able to arrange a repayment plan, to repay your debt over an extended amount of time, based on your financial situation. (I'll help to see if you qualify). Loan Modification- You may be able to modify the terms of your mortgage loan by lowering the rate, extending the term, or capitalizing the interest. This may help you catch up, … (1 comments)

FSBO... Are You Really Saving Money Or Giving Up A Small Fortune? - 03/15/09 11:27 PM

Besides a license to practice real estate, a thorough knowledge of the intricacies of putting the sale together... -  AND the ability to put more money in your pocket than you could on your own (I have a dozen ways to do this, ask me how) I also have:
The right connections needed to expose your home to thousands of prospective buyers. I will list your home on my websites (I have five) and through my MLS service (L.I.B.O.R. - The Long Island Board of Realtors). This increases your chances of finding a buyer that matches your needs and speeds up … (12 comments)

The Devil's Backbone - Movie Review - 03/15/09 09:35 PM
This flick, written and directed by Guillermo del Toro, is smart and disturbing and haunting, all at the same time. He's good at creating characters we like and hate, but most importantly, they are people we learn to identify with. The movie opens in Spain, 1939, during that country's civil war. After his father is killed, twelve-year-old Carlos (Fernando Tielve) is dropped at an orphanage in the middle of the desert. The orphanage, isolated from the closest village by a day's walk and surrounded by dry, dusty fields, becomes the central stage for conflicting desires and goals, suppressed secrets, greed, unrequited … (0 comments)

Stopping Foreclosure With The Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure Method - 03/15/09 09:15 PM
You may be able to deed the property to your lender/servicer and avoid a lengthy foreclosure. This would help to keep away from a long-lasting foreclosure. For information on how this will disturb your credit rating, consult an independent tax advisor. This alternative sends to the credit bureau that the economic condition was mitigated. If accepted, the Deed-in-Lieu documents will be forwarded to your banks attorney's office to finalize the procedure. Here are the required documents you will need to complete the process:
Updated financial information for all parties on the mortgage(s) Interior appraisal Title Reports, to ensure that the property … (0 comments)

Shoguns Assassin - Movie Review - 03/15/09 08:57 PM
Shogun Assassin a.k.a. Lone Wolf and Cub, which is what this movie is based on, is a legendary manga (Japanese comic book).  It's not only the best manga (or even comic book, for that matter) of all time, but it ranks up there as one of the greatest stories ever written.
They just don't make classics of this breed anymore! One of the goriest samurai movies ever made really hits a note of brilliance during it's first two minutes. For many years Ogami had served the shogun faithfully as chief executioner. Now he has been betrayed by the elderly and paranoid … (0 comments)

Check Out This "Smarthome" Controlled By A Wii-mote - 03/14/09 11:49 PM
 
 
 
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/
Disclaimer: The above Real Estate information was provided by Vincent Martinez, Realtor for the #1 Real Estate offices in New York and the #4 office in the USA. Vincent Martinez is a Certified Realtor Short Sale Professional by the Long Island Board of Realtors (L.I.B.O.R.) and a member of Prudential Douglas Elliman - … (1 comments)

Why Do You Need Title Insurance? - 03/14/09 11:39 PM
Title insurance is protection against loss resulting from problems associated with the title to your property.  
Before you purchased your home, chances are, it may have gone through several owners, and the land on which it stands went through many more. There may be a fragile link at any point in that chain that could surface to cause trouble.  For instance, someone down the line may have forged a signature in transferring title. Or there may be outstanding real estate taxes or other liens. Title Insurance is an insurance policy to guarantee your ownership against claims, liens or judgments that might … (0 comments)

Top Notch Real Estate Attorneys In Queens NY - 03/14/09 11:35 PM
I've worked with hundreds of attorneys over the past decade. It's easy to see how when you consider a real estate transaction requires three (3) attorneys... one (1) representing the buyers best interest, one (1) representing for the sellers best interest, and one (1) representing the bank. So I've compiled a list of the ones that I really like working with. They are always available and have always delivered everything they promised.
Luke Scardigno123-60 83Ave Suite 1TKew Gardens, NY 11415Office: 718-261-5151Fax: 718-575-0968scardignolaw@aol.com  
Richard Stein86-52 Woodhaven Blvd.Woodhaven, NY 11421Office: 718-847-4000Fax: 718-847-6276
Leesa ShapiroOffice: 718-846-7100Fax: 718-846-8866
Joan Soares80-02 Kew Gardens Rd.Kew Gardens, NY 11415Office: … (0 comments)

Tech Gear - The Clothing Of The Future Is Here Today - - 03/12/09 08:05 PM
If you are like me, then you have more things to carry around than you have pockets for. From an MP3 player, the cell phone, maybe a digital camera, your wallet, and don't forget the listing agreement and necessary disclosure, etc. SCOTTeVEST has come up with a solution that is very stylish and extremely creative.
Using the same technology that the government has been using for years we can now walk in to take a listing more prepared than ever.
With a government that spends $700 on a toilet seat, it's not surprising that intelligence, military, and undercover law enforcement units … (0 comments)

Interested In Buying A Bank Owned Home In Queens, Brooklyn, or Long Island NY? - 03/09/09 08:14 PM
Interested In Buying A Bank Owned Home In Queens, Brooklyn, or Long Island NY?
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 know "the secret formula".  The fact is that there are no secrets, and to make money does require effort.
Is it a bargain?
It's commonly assumed that any REO must be a bargain and an opportunity … (1 comments)

Cool Freebie - MyFunCards Has Over 1000 Free Cards - 03/08/09 11:57 PM
I'm always in search of low cost, high return methods of of getting the word out not only for myself but my listings and clients aswell. Here's another FREE site I recently came across that offers 1000's of FREE customizable e-Cards.
There is:
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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 … (0 comments)

Watchmen - Movie Review - 03/08/09 11:44 PM
Watchmen takes place in an alternate 1985 where Nixon has been re-elected for the fifth time. This flick opens with the murder of former hero, Eddie Blake aka The Comedian, when he is violently attacked and thrown from a window by masked assailant. His old masked vigilante buddy Rorschach decides he is going to investigate the murder. He uncovers a conspiracy linking his colleague's past which could completely alter history.
This version of our world is on the edge of nuclear Armageddon, as a group of retired superheroes come together to hunt down the shadowy masked killer. I really enjoyed Watchmen. … (5 comments)

Spring Cleaning Is Here --- A Useful Guide - 03/08/09 10:49 PM
A key to protecting the investment you've made in your home is by following a regular maintenance schedule. By performing preventative maintenance on an on-going basis, you'll avoid many of the big ticket repair items that can lower the value of your home.
Here are helpful checklists for monthly and spring maintenance.
Inside Your Home
Test your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector. Check the filters on your heating and cooling systems.  Be sure to clean and change according to the manufacturer's schedule. If you have a humidifier or an electronic air filter, check these as well.   Check faucets for drips.  … (1 comments)

3 Ways To Deal With Termites This Coming Springtime - 03/08/09 10:45 PM
If you do find yourself dealing with infestation, virtually all experts advise calling a pest management professional to help identify the termites, determine the extent of infestation, and recommend a prompt, effective control program.
Currently, there are three types of treatments available for use by the professional: soil treatments, wood treatments and baits.
Soil treatments are liquid termiticides diluted with water to ensure adequate coverage in the soil. Injection of this system in the soil creates a treated area that repels or reduces the population of termites and covers the structure with a long-term protection. This is the most commonly used … (0 comments)

Springtime Is Here Ans So Are The Termites - Are You Prepared? - 03/08/09 10:40 PM
The sunny, mild weather with a few rainstorms mixed in bring hordes of wood-devouring termites out into the open to swarm - mate - and, eventually, inhabit your home. 
Pest control industry estimates claim that the damage termites cause now tops $5 billion each year! From now through May, termites will be at their worst as termite swarm season descends on the United States.
Recognizing termites is tricky, since they are often difficult to distinguish from flying ants. Termites have relatively straight, beadlike antennae, while ants have elbowed antennae. Termites have two pair of wings (front and back) that are of … (0 comments)

Forest Hills "The Gardens" in Queens NY - A Brief History and Market Aerial View - 03/08/09 10:35 PM
Built as a planned garden city, the Forest Hills Gardens is one of the most beautiful / exclusive neighborhoods in all of Queens. Developed in the early 1900's, the neighborhood, of roughly 5,000 residents, is one of the most exclusive areas in the borough.
Forest Hills Gardens is a private community, no gates, but with private roads, and lush green spaces. The Forest Hills Gardens Corporation owns the street and sewers, and ensures the buildings are kept to the original designs.

Sales in Forest Hills Gardens
One-family detached: over $2 million One-family attached: $1-$2 million One-bedroom co-op: $500,000  

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You've Been On The Market For How Long... Over A Year? Read On And Find Out Why - 03/01/09 09:23 PM
You've Been On The Market For How Long... Over A Year? Read On And Find Out Why
There are several reasons that homes don't sell. It was probably as simple as - it wasn't priced accordingly with similar properties (believe it or not some agents will say anything to get the listing). It may even be simpler than that - you choose the wrong agent (we're independent contractors and have different styles and techniques).
If you have had your home on the market for several months and haven't seen much activity or any offers, chances are that one or more of … (1 comments)

Shopping Around For A Mortgage Professional - ASK These Questions - - 03/01/09 09:12 PM
Shopping Around For A Mortgage Professional - ASK These Questions -
Keep in mind the mortgage loan officer needs to get ALL the facts before giving you a good faith estimate.
With all the recent changes in the mortgage industry taking place I would also want to make sure I was asking the right questions. Ask for points to be quoted to you as a dollar amount--rather than just as the number of points--so that you will actually know how much you will have to pay. Ask for an explanation of any fee you do not understand. Don't be afraid to … (0 comments)

How To Lower Your Property Taxes During The Recession - 03/01/09 09:02 PM
How To Lower Your Property Taxes During The Recession 
Property values are dropping  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're being overcharged.  Establishing your home's true market value and proving that the value of the property is less than the valuation assigned by your assessing district is the only way to you can contest the proposed higher amount. That's where an appraiser can help.  If you think your property taxes might be unfairly inflated, an appraisal of your property can be made to … (0 comments)

14 Questions To Ask Your Realtor (BEFORE You Hire Them) - 03/01/09 08:51 PM
14 Questions To Ask Your Realtor (BEFORE You Hire Them)
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 listing? Is it more important to you to provide as much information as possible about my home to website visitors or to entice them into calling you to learn more? You do have a website, don't you? How do … (0 comments)

Your Cell Phone Number Has Been Released!!! - Find Out What You Can Do About It - 03/01/09 08:43 PM
Your Cell Phone Number Has Been Released!!! - Find Out What You Can Do About It
I'm going to tell you how to stop telemarketers from calling for the next five years. It's quite simple really. And you can do it in less than 30 secods.For the past year or so cell phone numbers have been released to telemarketing companies, and the calls they make to you will eat up your cell time at your expense.To sign up and nip this in the bud this, call directly from your cell phone to:  1-888 382-1222You must call from the cell phone number … (0 comments)

Just Sold - 37-56 108th St. Corona NY 11368 - 03/01/09 08:28 PM


Property Description 
SHORTSALE!!! - A Must See!!! 2 family Colonial in Fair Condition. Needs a Little TLC. A Couple of Blocks From The 7 Train. Price Reduced! Great House. Located Near Roosevelt Ave. Close To Everything. Remodeled Main Floor With Kitchen, Full Bath, Detached Garage, Close To Everything. Easy To Show Flexible Monday - Sunday. Perfect Starter Or Retirement Home. Convenient Yet Private!  PLACE YOU OFFER!!! Subject to bank's approval of a shortsale.
   
Listing Price $649,000
Bsmt/Subfl- Full Finished Basement.
1st  Floor- LR, DR, Fbth, Eik, 2 Brs.
2nd  Floor- LR, DR, Fbth, Eik, 3 Brs.
Lot Size- 25 x 100
Lot … (0 comments)

The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe - Movie Review - 03/01/09 03:46 PM
 
As a fifth grader, C.S. Lewis' "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" was one of my favorite books. Its initial premise of an ordinary-looking wardrobe that lead to a land of magical creatures and talking animals one that opened up my young imagination in a way nothing else quite had before.
Although I read the book a few times, it was the first few chapters that I would return to most often. The introduction to the four Pevensie kids and the first trip to the snowy landscape of Narnia by the younger Pevensie sister, Lucy, held both a sense of … (0 comments)

A Very British Gangster - Movie Review - 03/01/09 03:00 PM

When I picked up this flick at my local video store I was expecting it to be your run of the mill gangster film. As it turns out it's a documentary by film-maker Donal MacIntyre about Dominic Noonan the (alleged) head of a Manchester crime family in London. Noonan leads a crew of arrogant, chain-smoking, undisciplined teenage wannabes who follow his orders.
I was shocked at how open they were while discussing their "average every day". Noonan loosely discusses the particulars of some felonies, together with robberies and paid assassinations, that he is alleged to have committed (or prearranged), and … (2 comments)

Another Milestone Reached | 200k | Queens County's 1st - 03/01/09 03:28 AM
This post officially marks the 200,000 point summit! I can't believe it!  It seems like just yesterday I started blogging. So far I've met and shared countless ideas with hundreds of the Top Real Estate minds across the US and Canada... for that I want to say - Thank you to every Activerain blogger, whose on line contributions have made me want to provide my own. Thank you to all those accomplished associates who I drop in on every day, and who in turn visit me as well.  Thank you to every spur-of-the-moment commenter, who has shared their views with me. Thank you to … (3 comments)

 
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