queens real estate: "TV Star" hails from Richmond Hill Queens - 10/03/07 10:04 PM
Jack Lord was born in Brooklyn, on December 20, 1920. He grew up at 97-25 125th Street in Morris Park, New York (now known as Richmond Hill, Queens).Most of us know him as Lt. Steve McGarrett on the series "Hawaii Five-O" (which I watched for years as a kid and you
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queens real estate: 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
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queens real estate: 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
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queens real estate: 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
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queens real estate: Tax Deductions and Home Ownership go Hand-in-Hand... - 08/29/07 09:08 AM
If you've purchased, sold or refinanced your home in the past year, tax season is the best time to reap the benefits of being a homeowner! Take advantage of some of these tax breaks today and you could enjoy a bigger return EVERY April! Mortgage Interest. For most homeowners, the bulk of
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queens real estate: Vincent, How do I set a sales price for my home? - 08/27/07 10:32 PM
Before we set the sales price of your house, I'll run a Highest Price Analysis that will show the listing price of similar houses in the area as well as the prices at which the houses actually sold. Additionally, the analysis will give us information about houses currently on the market
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queens real estate: Queens Catholic Schools - 08/26/07 11:38 AM
Here's a list of catholic schools throughout Queens, New York. I've highlighted the towns in bold letters to make easier to find a catholic school nearest to you... hope this helps you find the school you're looking for. If I missed any please email me so I could update and include it. Blessed
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queens real estate: Vincent, DO you have advice for buying a 'fixer upper' home? - 08/24/07 10:20 AM
"Buyer Beware" is never more appropriate than when considering the purchase of a fixer-upper.You really need to know exactly what you're getting into before buying.It's commonly believed that fixer-upper properties represent easy money that is ripe for the taking - that you can buy it, do a little work on it
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queens real estate: Vincent, Will a home improvement ADD VALUE to my home? - 08/23/07 11:11 PM
Determining whether a home improvement will add value to your home can be tricky. There are many factors to consider. Some factors are tangible like the cost of making the improvement. Other factors are less tangible and harder to quantify, like the improved quality of life the home improvement brings you
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queens real estate: Vincent, Do you have any TIPS FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS? - 08/23/07 05:09 PM
Buying a home is such an exciting time in everyone's lives. But it's not always the easiest process. There are several things that you can do in advance of your purchase to make the process flow much more smoothly. Here are just a few of the things I suggest to start
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queens real estate: Vincent, How do I get the BEST PRICE for MY HOME? - 08/23/07 04:38 PM
Effective marketing is the key to selling your home quickly and getting the highest price. Aggressive, effective marketing of my Client's homes by every available medium is how I've become a top real estate agent in the Richmond Hill area. It's my job to assure that you get as many qualified
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queens real estate: Vincent, How important is it to stage my home? - 08/22/07 09:55 PM
I can't stress this enough, it's VERY important!! If you have an outdated or worn out red carpet in your livingroom, then get rid of it... remove all your personal items like pictures, refrigerator magnets, clutter. Remember, our mutual goal is to get you the best price for your home in the
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queens real estate: Knowing Your Credit is VERY IMPORTANT!! - 08/22/07 11:32 AM
In today's increasingly automated society, it should come as no surprise that when you apply for a mortgage, your ability to pay can be reduced to a single number. All the years you've been paying your mortgage, car payments, and credit card bills can be analyzed, sliced, diced, spindled and mutilated
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queens real estate: Vincent, Should I paint my house before selling? - 08/22/07 12:38 AM
Let me start by saying "I would"! There are many factors involved in marketing and selling your home. You can't control most of them. The curb appeal of your home plays a big role in the sales process, and it's one of the things you can have direct control over. You'll
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queens real estate: What is the MLS, and how does it work for you? - 08/21/07 08:21 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. This means that if I
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