Rockland County Real Estate - Angela Fish Chan

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Rockland County Real Estate — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:20:34 -0600

Proclamation Appointing a National Fast Day

Washington, D.C.
March 30, 1863

Senator James Harlan of Iowa, whose daughter later married President Lincoln's son Robert, introduced this Resolution in the Senate on March 2, 1863. The Resolution asked President Lincoln to proclaim a national day of prayer and fasting. The Resolution was adopted on March 3, and signed by Lincoln on March 30, one month before the fast day was observed.

By the President of the United States of America.

A Proclamation.

Whereas, the Senate of the United States, devoutly recognizing the Supreme Authority and just Government of Almighty God, in all the affairs of men and of nations, has, by a resolution, requested the President to designate and set apart a day for National prayer and humiliation.

And whereas it is the duty of nations as well as of men, to own their dependence upon the overruling power of God, to confess their sins and transgressions, in humble sorrow, yet with assured hope that genuine repentance will lead to mercy and pardon; and to recognize the sublime truth, announced in the Holy Scriptures and proven by all history, that those nations only are blessed whose God is the Lord.

And, insomuch as we know that, by His divine law, nations like individuals are subjected to punishments and chastisements in this world, may we not justly fear that the awful calamity of civil war, which now desolates the land, may be but a punishment, inflicted upon us, for our presumptuous sins, to the needful end of our national reformation as a whole People? We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of Heaven. We have been preserved, these many years, in peace and prosperity. We have grown in numbers, wealth and power, as no other nation has ever grown. But we have forgotten God. We have forgotten the gracious hand which preserved us in peace, and multiplied and enriched and strengthened us; and we have vainly imagined, in the deceitfulness of our hearts, that all these blessings were produced by some superior wisdom and virtue of our own. Intoxicated with unbroken success, we have become too self-sufficient to feel the necessity of redeeming and preserving grace, too proud to pray to the God that made us!

It behooves us then, to humble ourselves before the offended Power, to confess our national sins, and to pray for clemency and forgiveness.

Now, therefore, in compliance with the request, and fully concurring in the views of the Senate, I do, by this my proclamation, designate and set apart Thursday, the 30th. day of April, 1863, as a day of national humiliation, fasting and prayer. And I do hereby request all the People to abstain, on that day, from their ordinary secular pursuits, and to unite, at their several places of public worship and their respective homes, in keeping the day holy to the Lord, and devoted to the humble discharge of the religious duties proper to that solemn occasion.

All this being done, in sincerity and truth, let us then rest humbly in the hope authorized by the Divine teachings, that the united cry of the Nation will be heard on high, and answered with blessings, no less than the pardon of our national sins, and the restoration of our now divided and suffering Country, to its former happy condition of unity and peace.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.

Done at the City of Washington, this thirtieth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, and of the Independence of the United States the eighty seventh.

By the President: Abraham Lincoln
William H. Seward, Secretary of State.

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Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

Rockland County Real Estate ~ "specializing in Nanuet"

Gorgeous 3BR 3.5 Bath Townhouse with Elevator in Nanuet. Express Bus to NYCity steps away from door.

Rockland County Real Estate — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:44:13 -0600

Angela Fish Chan | Rockland County Real Estate | (914) 420-7500

Alexander Court, Nanuet, NY

Elevator in Unit Train or take the Express Bus Steps away from
front door to Manhattan.

3BR/3.5BA Townhouse

offered at $439,900

Year Built	2002
Sq Footage	2,500
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	3 full, 1 partial
Floors	3
Parking	4+
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$410 per month

DESCRIPTION

Absolutely gorgeous, upgrades everywhere. Express Bus to NY City or Train for easy commute. Handi-cap accessible. Elevator (only 1 of 2 in the complex) Gated community. Gas fireplace, Elegant. Nine feet ceilings, HWfloors throughout. W-In Closet. Full master bath w/Jacuzzi and shower. Walk-out sliders to patio and full bath on LL Sec System, 2 car garage, central AC. See amenities section & fact sheet for more details. Gas Line for Grill.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Central heat	- Fireplace
- High/Vaulted ceiling	- Walk-in closet	- Hardwood floor
- Tile floor	- Family room	- Living room
- Office/Den	- Dining room	- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator	- Stove/Oven	- Microwave
- Basement	- Washer	- Dryer
- Laundry area - inside	- Balcony, Deck, or Patio	- Yard
- Swimming pool	- Jacuzzi/Whirlpool

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Garage parking	- Guest parking	- Clubhouse
- Laundry on-site	- Swimming pool(s)	- Tennis court(s)
- Playground	- Gated property	- Elevator
- Wheelchair access

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

- Elevator inside unit - wheelchair access - Express Bus to NYCity steps away from front door.

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Photo 1	Photo 2
Photo 3	Photo 4
Photo 5	Photo 6

Contact info:

Angela Fish Chan

Rockland County Real Estate

(914) 420-7500

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Nov 13, 2009, 4:26pm PST

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Rockland County Real Estate
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Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

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Gorgeous (Elevator in Unit) Condo Versailles in Nanuet

Rockland County Real Estate — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:27:43 -0600

EXPRESS BUS (just steps from your door) TO MANHATTAN or Take the Train

Go here for lot of pictures of the Versailles Townhouse Development

Click on Image For More. Bookmark page and come back for more information later today.Gated Community, Elevator inside unit spans 3 floors, Express Bus & Train to Manhattan .

Versailles in Nanuet, NY

from youtube

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Rockland County Real Estate
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Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

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LONG-TERM RATES FALL TO LOWEST LEVEL IN FIVE WEEKS 30-Year FRM Below 5 Percent For Five Of The Last Seven Weeks

Rockland County Real Estate — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:58:22 -0600

UPDATE: Nov. 13, 2009 LONG-TERM RATES FALL TO LOWEST LEVEL IN FIVE WEEKS. 30-Year FRM Below 5 Percent For Five Of The Last Seven Weeks .

“Mortgage rates eased further over the week, helping to promote an affordable home-purchase market and stimulate refinance,” said Frank Nothaft, Freddie Mac vice president and chief economist. “This comes at a time when house price declines are moderating and consumer demand for prime mortgages at commercial banks has picked up. “The National Association of Realtors® reported that national median sales price of existing homes fell 11.2 percent in the third quarter relative to the same period last year,. Moreover, almost 20 percent of the top metropolitan areas experienced

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Rockland County Real Estate
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Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

Rockland County Real Estate ~ "specializing in Nanuet"

Congress Passes Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension and Expansion

Rockland County Real Estate — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:10:56 -0600

THE LATEST: Nov. 5th at 3:00 p.m. EST -

Congress Passes Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension and Expansion

Today the United States House of Representatives, by a vote of 430-12, joined the Senate in passing the Unemployment Insurance Bill, which contains the Homebuyer Tax Credit extension and expansion. The bill now goes to the President for his signature, possibly tomorrow. See details on the the changes to the Homebuyer Tax Credit below.

Changes to the Homebuyer Tax Credit Law
Frequently Asked Questions About the New Bill
In Depth: 2009 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

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Rockland County Real Estate
145 Main Street
Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

Rockland County Real Estate ~ "specializing in Nanuet"

Rockland County NY Market Report For 1st three quarters

Rockland County Real Estate — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:42:54 -0500

Go Here For: RESIDENTIAL MARKET REPORTS

CONDO MARKET REPORTS ...

THERE ARE 2 DIFFERENT GROUPS OF REPORTS FOR YOU TO CHOOSE FROM BELOW. The First Group of (3) are All the Condos Listed Year To Date in the following areas: All of Rockland ~ All of Nanuet and All of The Hamlets in Nanuet NY .

. ALL of ROCKLAND NY Condo Listings year-to date x x Click on the Image to the left for the full view of the most recent market activity.

ALL the Nanuet NY Condo Listings LISTINGS Year-to-date x Click on the Image to the left for the full view of the most recent market activity.

ALL OF THE HAMLETS NY Condo Listings Year-to-Date. x Click on the Image to the left for the full view of the most recent market activity.

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The Second Group of (3)

All of Rockland ~ All of Nanuet and All of The Hamlets in Nanuet NY . ALL of ROCKLAND NY Condo Sales Year-to-date x Click on the Image to the left for the full view of the most recent market activity.
ALL of Nanuet NY Condos Sales Year-to-datex x Click on the Image to the left for the full view of the most recent market activity.

ALL oF THE HAMLETS NY condo Sales Year-to-Date. Click on the Image to the left for the full view of the most recent market activity.

. Economic Outlook

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Go Here For: RESIDENTIAL MARKET REPORTS

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Rockland County Real Estate
145 Main Street
Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

Rockland County Real Estate ~ "specializing in Nanuet"

Chestnut Ridge Renovated Mother Daugter on 1+ acre

Rockland County Real Estate — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:08:52 -0500

Shpresha Grishaj | Rockland County Real Estate | 646-465-3765

Chestnut Ridge Road, Nanuet, NY

RENOVATED ,MOTHER-DAUGHTER SETUP.DON'T MISS THIS RARE FIND WHERE EVERYTHING IS BRAND NEW AND SPARKELS LIKE A DIAMOND.

4BR/2.5BA Single Family House

offered at $449,000

Year Built	1972
Sq Footage	2,264
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	2
Parking	4+
Lot Size	1 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

DREAM NO MORE ! MOVE IN INTO THIS AMAZING NEWLY RENOVATED ,MOTHER-DAUGHTER SETUP.DON'T MISS THIS RARE FIND WHERE EVERYTHING IS BRAND NEW AND SPARKELS LIKE A DIAMOND.STAINLESS STEEL APPLAINCES,HARDWOOD FLOORS,CRYSTAL CHANDELIERS,AND MANY-MANY MORE WONDERFUL THINGS LIGHTING UP THIS PROPERTY.A-Z PERFECTION WITH A HUGE PARKING AREA,LARGE OPEN DECK OVERLOOKING THE NICE QUIET BACKYARD.CLOSE TO SCHOOLS,SHOPPING AND TRANSPORTATION.JUST PACK AND MOVE RIGHT IN !!!

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Walk-in closet	- Hardwood floor	- Tile floor
- Family room	- Living room	- Dining room
- Dishwasher	- Refrigerator	- Stove/Oven
- Microwave	- Stainless steel appliances	- Dryer
- Yard

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

- Renovated Extended Family Home on 1+ Acres

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Photo 1

Photo 4

Contact info:

Shpresha Grishaj

Rockland County Real Estate

646-465-3765

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Sep 25, 2009, 4:54pm PDT

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Rockland County Real Estate
145 Main Street
Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

Rockland County Real Estate ~ "specializing in Nanuet"

Rockland REsidential Market Report Update

Rockland County Real Estate — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 22:04:48 -0500

RESIDENTIAL MARKET REPORTS ...

ALL the ROCKLAND County NY LISTINGS Year-to-date: x Jan - July 2009 Market Update (updated on August 21 2009) x Click on the Image to the left for the full view of the most recent market activity

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ALL the ROCKLAND County NY Sales Year-to-date: x Jan - July 2009 Market Update (updated on August 21 2009) x Click on the Image to the left for the full view of the most recent market activity

ALL the Nanuet NY Listings Year-to-date: Jan - July 2009 Market Update (updated on August 21 2009) x Click on the Image to the left for the full view of the most recent market activity

x ALL the Nanuet NY Sales Year-to-date: Jan - July 2009 Market Update (updated on August 21 2009) Click on the Image to the left for the full view of the most recent market activity

Freddie Mac Economic Outlook

Go Here For: CONDO MARKET REPORTS

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Rockland County Real Estate
145 Main Street
Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

Rockland County Real Estate ~ "specializing in Nanuet"

It's wonderful to live in Rockland County
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Angela Fish Chan, Rockland Realtor
Rockland County Real Estate
145 Main Street
Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

Rockland County Real Estate ~ "specializing in Nanuet"

Rockland Real Estate Condos August ‘09 Market Report

Rockland County Real Estate — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:25:13 -0500

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THERE ARE 2 DIFFERENT GROUPS OF REPORTS FOR YOU TO CHOOSE FROM BELOW. The First Group of (3) are All the Condos Listed Year To Date in the following areas: All of Rockland ~ All of Nanuet and All of The Hamlets in Nanuet NY .

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CONDOS - ALL OF ROCKLAND MARKET REPORT: x
Jan - July 2009 Market Update
(updated on August 14 2009) x
Click here: or on the Image to the left for
the full view of the most recent market activity.

CONDOS - ALL OF NANUET MARKET REPORT x
Jan - July 2009 Market Update
(updated on August 14 2009) x
Click here: or on the Image to the left for the
full view of the most recent market activity.

CONDOS - ALL OF THE HAMLETS MARKET REPORT: x
Jan - July 2009 Market Update
(updated on August 14 2009) x
Click here: or on the Image to the left for the
full view of the most recent market activity.

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The Second Group of (3) Three are All the Condos Sold Year To Date in the following areas:

All of Rockland ~ All of Nanuet and All of The Hamlets in Nanuet NY.

CONDOS SOLD - ALL OF ROCKLAND Year-to-date x
Jan - July 2009 Market Update
(updated on August 14 2009) x
Click here: or on the Image to the left for the
full view of the most recent market activity.

NANUET CONDOS SOLD - Year-to-date x
Jan - July 2009 Market Update
(updated on August 14 2009) x
Click here: or on the Image to the left for the
full view of the most recent market activity.

THE HAMLETS CONDOS SOLD - Year-to-date x
Jan - July 2009 Market Update (updated on August 14 2009) x
Click here: or on the Image to the left for the full view
of the most recent market activity.

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Freddie Mac Economic Outlook

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Angela Fish Chan, Rockland Realtor
Rockland County Real Estate
145 Main Street
Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

Rockland County Real Estate ~ "specializing in Nanuet" and, of course, selling and marketing all over Rockland County

It's wonderful to live in Rockland County
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Angela Fish Chan, Rockland Realtor
Rockland County Real Estate
145 Main Street
Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

Rockland County Real Estate ~ "specializing in Nanuet"

The Hamlets of Nanuet Market Report

Rockland County Real Estate — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:40:38 -0500

THE HAMLETS OF NANUET MARKET REPORT Jan - June 2009 Market Update (updated on July 30.09)

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__________________________________________________________

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Angela Fish Chan, Rockland Realtor
Rockland County Real Estate
145 Main Street
Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

Rockland County Real Estate ~ "specializing in Nanuet" and, of course, selling and marketing all over Rockland County

It's wonderful to live in Rockland County
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Angela Fish Chan, Rockland Realtor
Rockland County Real Estate
145 Main Street
Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

Rockland County Real Estate ~ "specializing in Nanuet"

203k Made SIMPLE? Yes, for your clients..........

Rockland County Real Estate — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:29:50 -0500

This is a terrific Article on FHA Loans (formerly not used much in our market) by Colleen Craig, an FHA Mortgage Specialist out in California. The content was so valuable, that I have reblogged it at my site.

Kudos to you Colleen! We used to do these loans back in the late 70s.

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Via Colleen Craig (Southern California Mortgage Professional):

203k MADE SIMPLE?

Ok, maybe not, but I will attempt to make it as simple as possible for the client to understand and want to read on.  For many of us in the business who are " in the know" we forget that we need to go back to the basics and spell it out in simple terms for others to understand. So I've compiled some information based on my most recent commonly asked questions just this week.

In Southern California, FHA loans were just not utilized over the past 10 or so years because of the FHA Maximum Mortgage limits But now that the limits have been increased and the prices have decreased, FHA loans have become the most utilized loan in recent months. HOWEVER, because it was not a popluar loan, you would be amazed at how many lenders/brokers do not know what they are doing. Especially when it comes to the 203k loan. I spoke to a client today that was given such mis information it made me cringe.



Apparently they told the client that 203k loans were no longer being done (Gee, you think it was after realizing that they had no idea what they were doing?) and they tried to flip them into another loan. This was after telling my client that their loan amount would be for the contract price and the extra money would just be separate and sit in an impound account to be disbursed over the next 6 months. Ok partially true, the extra amount would be in escrow to be disbursed as the remodel progressed, but for free? Who pays for the extra 50,000 dollars you just borrowed for repairs? Your loan amount is for the entire amount you are borrowing. Makes sense right?

So what is a 203k loan and why use one?

When a buyer wants to buy a home that needs repairs utilizing FHA financing, normally the repairs would have to be completed prior to the close of escrow.   The repairs would normally fall on the responsiblity of the seller. With so many foreclosures in today's market, the bank is the seller. And many times the home in need of repair is listed "as is". Which in the past would require a cash buyer or conventional financing. This is another reason that people in the business decided to shy away from FHA loans. I believe it was pure ignorance of the programs that were available by the brokers and the realtors couldn't properly prepare their seller for what to expect that gave FHA loans a bitter taste.

My associate Jeff Belonger said it best in his post about ignoring what your listing agent tells you about FHA loans

Here we go....203k loans for dummies



* 203k loans allow you to FINANCE the cost of the repairs in the new loan amount. (Not to exceed 110% of the after improved value determined by the appraiser and 203k consultant) What does this mean? I buy a house for 200,000 that needs 50,000 in repairs and I can borrow the extra 50,000? Too good to be true? NOPE. That's it in a nutshell....

ok details please.........

* Down payment is basesd on the sale price PLUS the final cost of the repairs x 3.5% so for example:

Sale price is 200,000 (DO not calculate 3.5% on this) PLUS 50,000 in repairs/costs (which includes certain costs and reserves the lender will require) 250,000 x 3.5%. Down payment is $8750.00 (closing costs are separate as usual)

* Buyer will hire (lender can recommend) a HUD approved FHA 203k Consultant  to go to the property with the buyer to determine the required repairs and wish list repairs.

The fee charged by the consultant can be included in the mortgage. The fee can range anywhere between $ 400 to $1200 depending on the repairs required. Please check with the consultant prior to scheduling your appointment.

*Buyer will obtain estimates from several licensed contractors for the work to be completed depending on how extensive the repairs.

Three estimates are recommended for each contractor but not necessary. The buyer can act as their own general contractor only if experienced and licensed. (FHA says experienced, but most investors require the buyer to be licensed) The contractors must provide documentation to be approved by the lender prior to approval.

The consultant will determine the "required" repairs versus the "wish list repairs". You must start with the required repairs and then move on from there for you wish list. This is an important step for the consultant and appraiser so that you don't over improve the home and exceed the comparable properties in the area.

* Once the consultant completes his report of required and wish list repairs, the lender will forward it to the appraiser for an "After Improved Value". This is where you may run into problems with OVER improving the property based on current values. Between the consultant, appraiser and buyer - the FINAL FINAL report will be tweeked to come up with a final report that the contractors will be hired to do.

* So now the file is submitted to underwriting and approved ( you need to qualify at the full amount you are borrowing of course, which may include your current mortgage payment for the home you will live in during the rehab period) and the normal steps for closing will occur.

(BIG PLUS - you can include 6 months of mortgage payments in the new loan amount since it's assumed that you will have TWO housing payments during the rehabiliation of the new home. This money will be deducted each month during the reahab process) This is optional.

* Closing occurs, and the work begins within 30 days of closing/funding. (This is when your mortgage payments start since this is when you started borrowing the money - however, if you included the 6 mths mtg payments, they will be deducted from escrow starting when your first payment is due)

* Disbursments are made throughout the following 6 months from the escrow account (normally 4 draws with one final inspection, but this can be increased for higher repair amounts) as the work is completed.

Remember you paid the seller for the price of the home, and then you borrowed an additional amount of X which is sitting in an escrow account to pay the contractors (your total loan is the total amount you borrowed)

Once the last disbursement is made and the final inspection showing COMPLETED AS PER THE CONTRACT........you are done! Simple ast 1 2 3 - okay maybe not, but that's why having an experienced lender on your side is crucial!

There are specific properties and repair requirements for this type of loan, so please call me for specific details if this sounds like the right loan for your new home.

Please send me your before and after pics! I would love to see them and maybe even post them for people to see what can be done with this awesome program! Or contact Colleen Craig FHA 203k Specialist for more details

Happy Rehabbing!

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Rockland County Real Estate
145 Main Street
Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

Rockland County Real Estate ~ "specializing in Nanuet"

Suffern NY Condos and Coops 2BR 1.5 Bath unit for sale

Rockland County Real Estate — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:06:20 -0500

Suffern NY Co-op for sale 2BR/1.5 Baths

$145,000: Bon Aire Parc

Immediate occupancy. Move-in ready. Freshly painted with neutral colors. All hardwood floors newly sanded and gleaming. Fantastic closet storage big enough 2 be a computer corner. Low HOA fees. Pool/Tennis/Tot lot. Storage area available as well. Convenient to all major highways, transportation and shopping. Laundry & storage in building next door.Call Angela Chan at914-420-7500

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It's wonderful to live in Rockland County
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Angela Fish Chan, Rockland Realtor
Rockland County Real Estate
145 Main Street
Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

Rockland County Real Estate ~ "specializing in Nanuet"

The Hamlets 1 BR 1 Bath Condo for Sale in Vista

Rockland County Real Estate — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:24:58 -0500

Go here for even more information and lots more pictures

Angela Fish Chan | Rockland County Real Estate | (914) 420-7500

Kings, Nanuet, NY

Pristine 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Unit

1BR/1BA Condo

offered at $289,900

Year Built	1987
Sq Footage	Unspecified
Bedrooms	1
Bathrooms	1 full, 0 partial
Floors	2
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$265 per month

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Walk-in closet
Tile floor	Living room	Office/Den
Dishwasher	Refrigerator	Stove/Oven
Microwave	Stainless steel appliances	Basement
Washer	Dryer	Laundry area - inside
Balcony, Deck, or Patio	Swimming pool

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Garage parking	Guest parking	Clubhouse
Storage space(s)	Swimming pool(s)	Tennis court(s)
Playground

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Bonus Room downstairs off garage, entirely heated, cooled and wired for cable

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Living Room	Living Room
Kitchen	Bedroom
Bonus Room off Gar.

Contact info:

Angela Fish Chan

Rockland County Real Estate

(914) 420-7500

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Apr 23, 2009, 3:29pm PDT

Go here for even more information and lots more pictures

It's wonderful to live in Rockland County
It's wonderful to visit Rockland County
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Angela Fish Chan, Rockland Realtor
Rockland County Real Estate
145 Main Street
Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

Rockland County Real Estate ~ "specializing in Nanuet"

West Haverstraw - 2BR - 2 Bath Condo Short Sale - Opportunity Knocks

Rockland County Real Estate — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:57:38 -0500

Angela Fish Chan | Rockland County Real Estate | (914) 420-7500

Patterson, West Haverstraw, NY

Taxes offset by the fantastic heating & cooling system in this property. Owner will provide utility bill. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity

2BR/2BA Condo

offered at $219,900

Year Built	1997
Sq Footage	Unspecified
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	3
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$125 per month

DESCRIPTION

Mature Park Like Wooded Landscaping

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Living room
Office/Den	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Washer	Dryer
Laundry area - inside	Balcony, Deck, or Patio

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Garage parking

Guest parking

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Short Sale - bring your offers.

Close to shopping/transportation

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Photo 1	Photo 2
Photo 3	Photo 4
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Contact info:

Angela Fish Chan

Rockland County Real Estate

(914) 420-7500

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Apr 17, 2009, 11:50am PDT

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Rockland County Real Estate
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Happy Passover and Easter Everyone

Rockland County Real Estate — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:41:40 -0500

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Rockland County Real Estate
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Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

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How's the Market in Nanuet NY

Rockland County Real Estate — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 11:30:17 -0500

April 2009 Market Update (updated on April 4.09)

Click here: or on the Image above for the full
view of the most recent market activity.

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You will need Adobe Acrobat to read the report.

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Angela Fish Chan, Rockland Realtor
Rockland County Real Estate
145 Main Street
Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

It's wonderful to live in Rockland County
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Rockland County Real Estate
145 Main Street
Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

Rockland County Real Estate ~ "specializing in Nanuet"

Mortgage Rates Drop to a Fifty Year Low

Rockland County Real Estate — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:58:58 -0500

Mortgage rates drop to a fifty year low

Even with amazingly low interest rates, lower home prices and the 
first-time homebuyer tax credit, it is unlikely that we will see an increase
in overall home sales until we see some stabilization of employment.

Preparing For Home Ownership

Rent vs. Buy
Understand the financial differences between renting and owning.
Tax Savings
Learn about the potential tax savings with homeownership.
How Much Can You Afford?
Research how much house works within your budget.
How Much Can You Borrow?
Learn how much money you might be able to borrow.

All About Mortgages (Source Freddie Mac)

Fixed or Adjustable-Rate?
Understand the financial differences between the fixed- and adjustable-rate mortgage.
Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
Find out how much monthly mortgage payments might be with an adjustable-rate mortgage.
Fixed-Rate Mortgages
Find out how much monthly mortgage payments might be with a fixed-rate mortgage.
15-year or 30-year Term?
Learn how a different term affects your mortgage payment and overall cost of the loan.
Down Payments
Research how much of a down payment you should consider.
Closing Costs
Estimate what your closing costs might be.
Extra Payments
Learn how advantageous extra monthly mortgage payments might be.
Paying Points
Find out how paying extra points might lower your mortgage rate.
Mortgage Insurance
Understand how to possibly reduce mortgage insurance.

Purchasing A Home, and Avoiding Foreclosure

Refinancing Costs
Understand what your refinancing costs might be.

*Used with Permission from Freddie Mac

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Rockland County Real Estate
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Rockland County Real Estate ~ "specializing in Nanuet"

Rockland County Real Estate in New City NY - Gorgeous kitchen with stainless & granite For Sale

Rockland County Real Estate — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:36:35 -0500

Click the Photo For a Virtual Tour Asking Price $459,900

Improvements and some features at Glade Court, New City, NY 10956

Lots of TLC
Fully remodeled kitchen with all new appliances, granite counter tops,
8' X 4' Island with granite top as well as all new lighting (2005)
Renovated two smaller bathrooms (2004-2005)
Renovated family room with designer tile floor (removed wood paneling, put up sheet rock) (2003)
New moldings upstairs as well as the new crown molding in the master bedroom (2009)
New 6 paneled interior doors throughout including closets (2005 and 2008)
All new Pella windows upstairs (2008)
New Pella slider in dining room (2005)
New Garage door with new Garage Door Opener (2008)
New Utility Room Door (2008)
New Fire Prevention Door between Garage and Family Room (2008)
Replaced Wrought Iron Railing with Oak Railing (2004)
New Boiler (2009)
New Roof (2004)
New Central A/C System (2002)
Exterior Lighting under the Overhand in the front and on the deck (2005)
Hard wood floors refinished (2005)
Hot water heater (2006) not so sure of the year
16X20 deck
Attic Fan (2006)
Attic has floor for storage
Utility Room contains washer, dryer and sink.
Cabinets on walls in Utility Room for storage

ADT Security System

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Rockland County Real Estate
145 Main Street
Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

It's wonderful to live in Rockland County
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Rockland County Real Estate
145 Main Street
Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

Rockland County Real Estate ~ "specializing in Nanuet"

Rockland County NY Real Estate Condo Inventory Watch Update

Rockland County Real Estate — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:20:26 -0600

All Reports now readable as a pdf.

ROCKLAND COUNTY NY REAL ESTATE CONDO INVENTORY WATCH
UPDATED THROUGH February 14th 2009

The graph below tracks CONDO listings which arrived to the Rockland County Real Estate Market between February 8, and February 148th 2009.

There is also a summary overview chart dating back to November 16 of 2008 so that you can quickly see the inventory trends in Rockland County.

CLICK ON THE PDF FILES TO VIEW MARKET TRENDS

Condo Properties

Updated 2/17/09 - Condo Summary
Updated 2/17/09 - Condo Detail

Residential Properties

Updated 2/17/09 - Residential Summary
Updated 2/17/09 - Residential Detail

Stats compiled from the Greater Hudson Valley Multiple Listing Service. (GHVmls). The numbers in the chart above reflect ALL the new listings for the dates indicated in the chart. This chart is compiled from and includes properties for sale all over Rockland County listed on The Greater Hudson Valley Multiple Listing Service (MLS) from every Broker who is a member of the Greater Hudson Valley Multiple Listing Service. (GHVmls)

THE OLD LAWS OF SUPPLY & DEMAND ALWAYS HOLD TRUE! Keep an Eye on the Inventory . . . When you see inventory beginning to shrink it is an indicator that markets are beginning to stabilize. The sweet spot is 6 months worth of inventory. Too much more and you move towards a buyer's market, too much less, a seller's market.

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Angela Fish Chan, Rockland Realtor
Rockland County Real Estate
145 Main Street
Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

Rockland County Real Estate ~ "specializing in Nanuet"

It's wonderful to live in Rockland County
It's wonderful to visit Rockland County
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Angela Fish Chan, Rockland Realtor
Rockland County Real Estate
145 Main Street
Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

Rockland County Real Estate ~ "specializing in Nanuet"

Rockland County NY Residential Real Estate Inventory Watch

Rockland County Real Estate — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:57:38 -0600

ROCKLAND COUNTY REAL ESTATE INVENTORY WATCH UPDATED THROUGH January 24th 2009

The graph below tracks RESIDENTIAL listings which arrived to the Rockland County Real Estate Market between January 18th and January 24th, 2009.

There is also a summary overview chart dating back to November 16 of 2008 so that you can quickly see the inventory trends in Rockland County

SHORT TERM TREND IS down:

Stats compiled from the GHVmls.
The numbers in the chart above reflect ALL the new listings for the dates indicated in the chart. This chart is compiled from and includes properties for sale all over Rockland County listed on The Greater Hudson Valley Multiple Listing Service (MLS) from every Broker who is a member of the Greater Hudson Valley Multiple Listing Service. (GHVmls)

THE OLD LAWS OF SUPPLY & DEMAND ALWAYS HOLD TRUE! Keep an Eye on the Inventory . . . When you see inventory beginning to shrink it is an indicator that markets are beginning to stabilize. The sweet spot is 6 months worth of inventory. Too much more and you move towards a buyer's market, too much less, a seller's market.

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It's wonderful to live in Rockland County
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Angela Fish Chan, Rockland Realtor
Rockland County Real Estate
145 Main Street
Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

Rockland County Real Estate ~ "specializing in Nanuet"

It's wonderful to live in Rockland County
It's wonderful to visit Rockland County
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Call A Top Rockland Realtor Today!

Angela Fish Chan, Rockland Realtor
Rockland County Real Estate
145 Main Street
Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

Rockland County Real Estate ~ "specializing in Nanuet"

First Time Homebuyer Credit May Become a True Credit and Not a Payback Deal

Rockland County Real Estate — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:01:55 -0600

I thought this was a terrific article written by:Rick Hauser ABR GRI Managing Broker/Owner Hawthorn Woods , IL ...

Thanks Rick for the opportunity to repost it.

Via Rick Hauser ABR GRI Managing Broker/Owner (Relocation Advisors Group Inc.):

Late yesterday - the House passed the $819 billion stimulus plan, which included a modified first time homebuyer tax credit. The Senate may vote on its version of the bill sometime next week.

The bill is changing the terms of the $7,500 tax credit that was issued as a part of the Housing Recovery Act, which Congress passed last summer.

Previous legislation required that the tax credit be repaid over 15 years, making it more of a no-interest loan. Not surprisingly, the measure had little impact on the market. The stimulus bill now under consideration would make that tax credit a true credit that doesn't need to be repaid.

NAR estimates that there could be a 10% increase in home sales if it's implemented - giving people who are sitting on the fence or who have inadequate funds for closing costs an incentive to act now. NAR thinks that a 10% increase would yield an extra half million sales this year.

To be eligible, buyers cannot have owned a home for the past three years, and the new home has to be used as a primary residence. The credit phases out as income rises above $75,000 for singles and $150,000 for couples, and disappears entirely at $95,000 and $170,000, respectively.

Applying for it is easy, or at least as easy as doing your income taxes. Just claim it on your return. That's it. No other forms or papers have to be filed.

Both the Senate and the House versions of the new act remove the requirement that buyers repay the credit. The Senate bill applies retroactively to any purchase completed between January 1, 2009 and the end of August. The House version is also retroactive to the start of the year, and expires at the end of June. As long as buyers don't sell for at least 36 months, they keep the money.

And the credit is refundable, meaning that it can be claimed even if the amount of the credit earned exceeds the buyer's tax liability. So even if your total tax bill comes to just $5,000, you can still qualify for a full $7,500 refund.

THe theory is that First time buyers who purchase from existing homeowners free those sellers to trade up to bigger, better houses. But many exsiting homeowners are not trading up anymore.

Buyers should be aware that they won't actually receive any refund for a home purchased this year until after they file their 2009 income taxes in April 2010.

Some argue that the credit is poorly targeted because it goes to every first-time buyer, not just the ones who wouldn't buy without it. So, it merely provides a windfall for many people who would have purchased anyway. I believe that interest rates are still too high to stimulate things as much as they need to be stimulated. 6 months ago - there was talk that the government was going to figure out a way to get rates to drop in the 4.5% range or less. That hasn't happened. Rates are still in the 5's.

I believe that patchwork stimuluses in this multi-billion dollar package isn't the answer - though this well help. Getting rates to drop is the answer - and answer that we've all been waiting for for a long time now.

The $7,500 tax credit, regardless of the details, does nothing to address the issue that's holding some buyers back - the suspicion that prices are going to keep falling. That said - when we negotiate on a home for our buyer clients - we build in a large buffer factor for to cover that very issue. I'm having one of my busiest January's in a long time...Though I kinow that other agents are suffering. My clients aren't holding back at any rate.... I've written up a couple of purchase contracts this week - and we are in negotiations for some serious price-off...

I suggest that the government may want to think about making it available to all homebuyers, not just first-timers. And have the credit last through the end of the year, at least. But the biggest thing that could be done is to drop rates. As we all know - rates are inversely related to prices.

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Rockland County Real Estate
145 Main Street
Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

Rockland County Real Estate ~ "specializing in Nanuet"

Rockland County NY Real Estate Inventory Watch

Rockland County Real Estate — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:44:34 -0600

ROCKLAND COUNTY REAL ESTATE INVENTORY WATCH UPDATED THROUGH January 24th 2009

The graph below tracks CONDO listings which arrived to the Rockland County Real Estate Market between January 18th and January 24th, 2009.

There is also a summary overview chart dating back to November 16 of 2008 so that you can quickly see the inventory trends in Rockland County

SHORT TERM TREND IS down:

Call A Top Rockland Realtor Today!

Angela Fish Chan, Rockland Realtor
Rockland County Real Estate
145 Main Street
Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

Rockland County Real Estate ~ "specializing in Nanuet"

It's wonderful to live in Rockland County
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Angela Fish Chan, Rockland Realtor
Rockland County Real Estate
145 Main Street
Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

Rockland County Real Estate ~ "specializing in Nanuet"

Nanuet 1BR 1 Bath Rental Walk to NY City Bus

Rockland County Real Estate — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:40:03 -0600

NANUET NEW YORK RENTAL PROPERTY IN CONKLIN PARK: Coach Bus to NY City Steps From YOUR FRONT DOOR

2BR, 1 Bath. Immediate Occupancy. Click on Image For More. Immed. occupancy. Terrific commute to NY City.Express Bus to NY City steps away from your front door.

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Rockland County Real Estate
145 Main Street
Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

Rockland County Real Estate ~ "specializing in Nanuet"

Rockland County NY Real Estate Inventory Watch

Rockland County Real Estate — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 08:08:01 -0600

ROCKLAND COUNTY REAL ESTATE INVENTORY WATCH UPDATED THROUGH DECEMBER 20, 2008

The graph below tracks CONDO (in green) and RESIDENTIAL listings (in blue) which arrived to the Rockland County Real Estate Market between December 28 and January 3, 2009

SHORT TERM TREND IS up:

Call A Top Rockland Realtor Today!

Angela Fish Chan, Rockland Realtor
Rockland County Real Estate
145 Main Street
Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

Rockland County Real Estate ~ "specializing in Nanuet"

It's wonderful to live in Rockland County
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Angela Fish Chan, Rockland Realtor
Rockland County Real Estate
145 Main Street
Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

Rockland County Real Estate ~ "specializing in Nanuet"

Rockland County NY Real Estate Inventory Watch

Rockland County Real Estate — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 07:11:44 -0600

ROCKLAND COUNTY REAL ESTATE INVENTORY WATCH UPDATED THROUGH DECEMBER 20, 2008

The graph below tracks CONDO (in green) and RESIDENTIAL listings (in blue) which arrived to the Rockland County Real Estate Market between December 21 and December 27, 2008.

Short term TREND IS down:

Call A Top Rockland Realtor Today!

Angela Fish Chan, Rockland Realtor
Rockland County Real Estate
145 Main Street
Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

Rockland County Real Estate ~ "specializing in Nanuet"

It's wonderful to live in Rockland County
It's wonderful to visit Rockland County
It's wonderful to invest in Rockland County Real Estate

Call A Top Rockland Realtor Today!

Angela Fish Chan, Rockland Realtor
Rockland County Real Estate
145 Main Street
Nanuet, New York 1094 ~ (845) 624-3900

Rockland County Real Estate ~ "specializing in Nanuet"