nyc: The NYC Summer Meals Program - 07/01/08 11:54 PM
The annual Summer Meals Program, sponsored by the New York City Dept of Education, started on June 27th and will run until August 29th. The program provides meals throughout the summer to New York City children. Children do not need to be enrolled in summer school to participate in the program, … (0 comments)
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nyc: The Top 5 Things to Do & See in Lower/Middle Westchester, NY - 06/30/08 10:33 PM
There are so many things to do and see in Westchester that I really needed a “top 10.” However, here are five things that are geographically dispersed, and cover a large swath of activities including family outings, outdoor activities, fine dining, the arts and entertainment. There is something for everybody here. … (9 comments)
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nyc: 29 Crescent Drive, Ringwood, NJ - 06/30/08 07:58 PM
Lakes and mountains best describes historic Ringwood, NJ.
Built in 2004, this 4 bedroom, 3 full bath, 3500 + sf home sits on over 2 acres of property. Priced at $749,000 this home is ready for a new family! 7 1/2 years remain on the builders warranty.
This … (0 comments)
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nyc: Got TRAIN? – Whistle –Stop Towns and Villages Are Where the Buying Action is in Westchester, NY. - 06/28/08 04:05 PM
“All real estate is local.” This is a phrase that I have been intoning to my with greater frequency over the past few months. We’ve all heard that phrase “location, location, location” so often that it has almost lost all meaning to us. Even though many regard the phrase as something … (10 comments)
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nyc: New York Rent Control & Rent Stabilization, know the difference! - 06/28/08 10:49 AM
Sometimes people say "rent controlled" but actually MEAN rent stabilized . . . do you know the difference?
There is a difference between rent control and rent stabilization, but the term "rent regulated" encompasses both rent controlled and rent stabilized units. The Rent Guidelines Board has the responsibility for setting rent adjustments for rent … (7 comments)
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nyc: New York Legislative Update - 06/24/08 08:03 AM
The New York State legislature with strong support from REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) has passed and the Governor has signed a bill (A10688/ S07714) that extends the coop and condo real property tax abatement for four years. The passage of this legislation extends the 17.5% reduction in a property's … (7 comments)
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nyc: A day in Williamsburg Brooklyn - 06/21/08 07:53 PM
Yesterday I had a great day in NYC. I spent the day in Williamsburg Brooklyn. First we went to the world famous restaurant Peter Luger Steakhouse. If steak were a religion Lugers would be the holy grail!
Then we walked across the Williamsburg Bridge. I have always wanted to walk … (9 comments)
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nyc: Since When Are Buyers Entitled to Commission? - 06/15/08 11:58 AM
With my entrance into the NY market offering a vastly different perspective from "whence I came" (out of state), it has been confounding to me, particularly after reading this featured post: http://activerain.com/blogsview/549893/Educating-consumers-on-how to understand how it is that NY consumers seem so confused over the commission concept, and who gets what.
In … (51 comments)
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nyc: Pet-Friendly Condos: The Scarswold of Garth Road – Scarsdale, NY 10583 - 06/14/08 11:57 PM
Nestled in the coveted location Garth Road , The Scarswold, a new condominium conversion has been open for business for about a month. The Scarswold, along with her sister complex, the Craigswald are two of Garth Road’s most distinctive complexes. Tudor in style, so popular in the pre-war period, each are … (0 comments)
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nyc: Great 1/2 Duplex home in South Amboy! Near everything! $245,000 - 06/14/08 11:56 AM
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nyc: 8 New Townhomes Near Train,Bus,Ferry! - 06/14/08 08:14 AM
Hi,
These luxury townhomes will be on a private dead end street in South Amboy! South Amboy is close to all major roads and all modes of transportation. A county park is just a few short blocks away! NYC is a 53 minute train ride from here! The ferry will … (0 comments)
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nyc: South Amboy Commercial- Please check it out! Ryan Tooker - 06/13/08 10:41 PM
This commercial was filmed just a few short years ago in our great city. As you can see the people of South Amboy not only talk the talk, but we walk the walk. A great many things are coming to our town in the near future. If you would like … (0 comments)
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nyc: River-Walk and Ferry Landing in Tarrytown, NY 10591 - 06/07/08 10:40 PM
Recently, I wrote a series of blogs about Sleepy Hollow. One was about the Sleepy Hollow portion of the River Walk, which is a very ambitious plan to create a long linear park where one could literally walk along the Hudson River from the Putnam County border all the way to … (0 comments)
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nyc: New Construction Projects in Westchester County Point to Long-Term Optimism - 06/04/08 02:40 AM
Although the headline in The Journal News appeared somewhat pessimistic, ( Big Plans, ‘Change With Times’) the details revealed the long-term optimism in the housing market by large developers with respect to Westchester County. The article outlined the major building projects that are ongoing on both sides of the Hudson. In … (1 comments)
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nyc: June is National Home Ownership Month! - 06/03/08 06:52 PM
Being a home owner today is the best investment most people will ever make in their lives, and the bonus is you live in your investment! So - Worried about your equity??? Lets think about My town: Cheshire Connecticut. What I LOVE about Cheshire is first of all I have found … (0 comments)
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nyc: Via Quadronno comes to Westchester continuing the trend to “Manhattanize” Downtown White Plains - 05/28/08 11:19 PM
For Manhattanites, Westchester has always seemed to be some sort of backwater destination. But with prices in NYC soaring to crazy heights, many city dwellers are taking a second and third look at White Plains, NY - and with good reason. Downtown White Plains is booming where high-end shopping and entertainment … (6 comments)
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nyc: more than twice the size of Central Park.!!! - 05/26/08 09:28 AM
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Memorial Gate in Hitchcock Woods..
Yes, right here in the center of lil' ole Aiken, SC, pop. @25,000, is Hitchcock Woods. Over 2000 acres - one of the largest urban forests in America. Over 75 miles of walking/riding trails. ONLY HOOF AND FOOT TRAFFIC ALLOWED!! (oh, horse drawn carriages … (4 comments)
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nyc: What is the biggest reason people don't extend their listing? - 05/25/08 02:15 AM
Many listings expire every day. The truth of the matter is that most of the sellers whose listing comes up for renewal have a very good reason for not renewing.
The Realtor doesn't communicate with them enough!
There is no excuse for not communicating with your sellers. At least once a … (13 comments)
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nyc: What is a Good Home Inspector? - 05/22/08 07:59 PM
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nyc: Follow the market...or sell! - 05/21/08 01:19 PM
The people who say a house is worth what someone will pay for it are really clued in to the market.The newspapers, the internet, TV, all the media have been beating up Real Estate for the past year or two.The prices went too far, too fast. There is a nationwide price … (8 comments)
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nyc: Welcome Fleet Week NYC 2008! - May 21st - May 28th - 05/21/08 11:29 AM
The 21st annual Fleet Week begins today.
Thousands of Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and international navy ships will participate in Fleet Week NYC this week.
Eight ships and thousands of sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen are descending on the city today. The … (4 comments)
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nyc: White Plains - Live here easily commute to Manhattan. - 05/19/08 10:26 PM
Westchester, the secret to an easy life if you are working in NYC.
I was talking to a prominent New York City broker the other night and we were talking about the market and pricing and comparisons. We talked about how expensive it is in NYC right now and I mentioned … (1 comments)
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nyc: New York City or Close By...White Plains - 05/19/08 10:20 PM
Westchester, the secret to an easy life if you are working in NYC.
I was talking to a prominent New York City broker the other night and we were talking about the market and pricing and comparisons. We talked about how expensive it is in NYC right now and I mentioned … (2 comments)
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nyc: 360 degree virtual tours - 05/16/08 12:10 PM
All of our tours are 360 degree tours., Along with the virtual walkthrough , we also offer a higher resolution drop down menu tour and a single shot quicktime panorama .
No matter what you need in a virtual tour, we are the provider you should chose
YourOpenHouse.net and you will … (0 comments)
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nyc: Please welcome Roseann Paggiotta Century-21 Mancuso - 05/15/08 07:15 PM
Please welcome Roseann Paggiotta to Active Rain. An experienced Broker Manager and a member of our Board of Directors.
Roseann is a personal friend as well. I have been lucky enough to have been on the Board of Realtors or the Board of the MLS here for many years so I … (14 comments)
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nyc: A great day... Hang in there and it can happen for you! - 05/15/08 05:39 PM
I have to admit, I have been a little goofy since I started on Active Rain. It has brought a lot of enthusiasm back to Real Estate for me. Having only been on Active rain for about a month I still consider myself a NEWBIE!
There is so much great information and … (15 comments)
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nyc: Make time for yourself! or Burnout... - 05/15/08 03:39 PM
You need to schedule time for yourself.
As a Realtor people expect you to be at their beck and call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Write down on your calendar 1 or 2 days off a week.
If someone says I would like to make an appointment on … (3 comments)
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nyc: Can you sell a Luxury Condo for less than the price of renting? (about $1000 net per month) - 05/07/08 08:05 AM
Great news! There are still a couple of condos left at the SoBro Condominium. We had a great showing at our Home buyer seminar and Grand Opening this past Saturday.
Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to show your clients our affordable luxury SoBro Condos which feature absolutely stunning … (0 comments)
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nyc: Would you like a Luxury Condo for less than the price of renting? (about $1000 net per month) - 05/06/08 03:26 PM
Great news! There are still a couple of condos left at the SoBro Condominium. We had a great showing at our Home buyer seminar and Grand Opening this past Saturday.
Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to see our affordable luxury SoBro Condos which feature absolutely stunning granite countertops, … (0 comments)
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nyc: Hartsdale, NY Home for Sale NYC Commuters Dream Open House Sun. May4, 1-3 PM - 05/01/08 04:51 PM
Hot off the press. New listing
65 Lawton Ave Hartsdale, NY 10530
$575,000
Mint Cond Freshly Painted Updated Eat in Kitchen- Bright & Charming! Refinished Wood Floors - Just Place your furniture! 2Car Gar Manor Woods! Walk to Railroad- Hartsdale Hamlet & Central Ave. Star exemption would reduce taxes $1364. 30 Min to Grand … (3 comments)
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nyc: Questions for Seth Godin from the ActiveRain Community - 04/29/08 08:09 AM
Today, I leave for NYC to spend a day with Seth Godin at his charity seminar tomorrow. Travel report to follow. If anyone has good questions they would like me to ask Seth regarding real estate, please send them to me at: mike@14sanford.com
Talk to you all soon!
Mike
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nyc: Tuesday came and went, but it's still not Finland... - 04/24/08 12:45 AM
First, before any of you, my loyal readers, panic from my title (yoo-hoo-hoooo, anybody out there?), my daughter Sara is alive and well in her 14 day solo adventure through 8 countries in Europe.
Just to recap, Sara's plans to have a male companion along on this journey fell completely apart due to his non-US … (13 comments)
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nyc: Elmsford A small yet very convenient village. - 04/23/08 05:36 PM
Elmsford is 1.1 Square mile village with less than 5000 residents.
Located in the Town of Greenburgh in Westchester County it is about 25 Miles north of Grand Central Station in NYC, about half way between White Plains and Tarrytown.
There is plenty of shopping and nightlife along rte 119 and rte 9, as well … (3 comments)
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nyc: Hartsdale, NY - 04/21/08 01:52 PM
Hartsdale is a wonderful little Hamlet in the town of Greenburgh, NY with a population of about 10,000.
The first house I ever sold was in Hartsdale, and I have always enjoyed the Hamlet. The commute to Grand Central Station in NYC is about half an hour and the train station is … (7 comments)
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nyc: Westchester County, NY The Golden Apple - 04/17/08 10:47 AM
Westchester Westchester County NY
The Golden Apple
Nicknamed The Golden Apple because of its proximity to NewYork City and its affluent communities, Westchester is the first northern suburb of New York City.
To give you an idea of how close; if you started at Times Square and drove directly north on Broadway for about 12 … (4 comments)
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nyc: Fascinating 100 Year Study: Manhattan, NY Office Building Sales Data 1899 through 1999 - 04/14/08 10:08 PM
According to their abstract, William C. Wheaton, Mark S. Baranski, Cesarina A. Templeton published a paper compiling a limited data base of 86 repeat sales transactions for office properties in lower and mid town Manhattan from 1899 through 1999. The three concluded: 1. taking inflation into account, lower- and mid-town Manhattan, NY commercial office property … (0 comments)
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nyc: The Changing Faces of Long Island New York Real Estate....by Feng Shui Long Island, New York City - 03/31/08 09:36 PM
Growing up on Long Island, New York, I have seen so many changes through the years. The lovely land we had open that were home to things like huge Pickle Farms and beautiful nurseries being sold, knocked down, subdivided and housing units going up in droves. Our original Levitt homes have … (17 comments)
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nyc: Green NYC: TreesNYC Month - April 2008 - 03/30/08 08:28 PM
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nyc: Crane Collapse in NYC - 03/17/08 09:04 PM
I would like to ask everyone to keep the victims of the recent NYC crane collapse in your prayers. It appears that most where construction workers and a few residents/visiters that where in the adjacent buildings that where crushed. This is a Huge tragedy, one that will be scrutinized, criticized, analyzed, investigated, inspected and … (7 comments)
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nyc: New York has a new Governor: David A. Paterson - 03/17/08 03:36 AM
Unless you were living on the Moon or Mars you probably know that New York Governor Elliot Spitzer, has been forced to resign over a prostitution scandal. David Paterson, the current lieutenant governor will succeed Spitzer effective today. Mr. Paterson was born in Brooklyn. His father, Basil Paterson, was a New … (16 comments)
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nyc: Need help for my son - 03/14/08 06:38 PM
Hi,My son is a sophomore at NYU. For the 2nd year he is staying in the dorm. In the fall he and his friends would like to rent in Greenwich Village or its proximity. They (4 of them together) are thinking about sharing a 4 bedroom apartment. They think that they … (0 comments)
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nyc: Kensico Dam Plaza – Valhalla, NY 10595 - 03/11/08 10:47 PM
It is the meandering nature of the Bronx River Parkway (the nation’s oldest Parkway) that keeps the Kensico Dam hidden from view until one is right upon it. The dam itself is quite a dramatic site and its sudden appearance to an uninitiated northbound traveler along the Parkway is quite electrifying. … (8 comments)
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nyc: Buy or Sell this Foreclosure, earn 2.5% - 03/05/08 05:35 PM
POSITIVE CASH FLOW MULTI-FAMILY 15 MINUTES FROM NEW YORK CITY
As most of you on Active Rain know, helping families out of a foreclosure situation is one of my favorite things to do.In most cases we help them stay in the home, but sometimes they want to walk away from it owing … (3 comments)
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nyc: New York City--Or: How Many Pictures can you get into a POST? by Feng Shui Long Island - 03/05/08 05:02 PM
There is ANOTHER name for this post. It's called "How Many Pictures can you get into a POST?" Yes, the saga continues. I certainly can't speak for all New York City Feng Shui Consultants but this one LOVES Manhattan and spent quite a day there. If you've missed the first two … (27 comments)
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nyc: Market Overview March 2008 - 03/04/08 04:02 PM
The first quarter is almost over and here is where we stand on prices.
I thought it might be interesting to pass the market stats for Manhattan Sales.
Average listing prices :
Studios $636,942
One Bedrooms $938,994
Two Bedrooms $1,703,963
Three Bedrooms $3,229,273
The address everyone seems to want is UES. Here … (0 comments)
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nyc: 12 Hardley Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512 - 02/21/08 01:22 PM
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nyc: New Report on Tritium and Strontium-90 Leaks from the Reactors at Indian Point: - 02/17/08 12:15 PM
The Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant is located in Buchanan, NY. Near as it is to the heavily populated regions of Westchester, Rockland and NYC, the reactors at Indian point have been a source of contention and concern ever since I can remember. For years there have been calls to shut … (6 comments)
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nyc: READY TO BUY? - 02/03/08 08:10 AM
Are you ready to buy or thinking about it? Here are some facts,
Interest rates are at record lowsHousing inventory is at record highsPrices ar attractive and competitive As a buyer you are now presented affordable opportunities for a new home or investment. Properties are selling and that home or investment that … (0 comments)
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nyc: Many Thanks to the Dickstein Cancer Center – White Plains, NY 10601 - 01/23/08 12:47 AM
One of the benefits of living in lower Westchester is that in many ways, the advantages of living in New York City have found their way to Westchester County. This is particularly true of medical care. As recently as the early 90s if anyone I knew or loved was stricken with … (3 comments)
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nyc: Is there anything reliable about Staten Islanders commute? - 01/22/08 10:43 AM
There was an interesting feature in Sunday's New York Times on commuting in NYC. This week they focused on Staten Island transit, the SIRR and the Ferry.
There is a tradeoff in Staten Island. More house and property for the money, but a commute to Manhattan that could create challenges for the … (4 comments)
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nyc: MAYOR BLOOMBERG AND THE REALIZATION OF STATEN ISLAND'S WATERFRONT - 01/18/08 08:29 PM
The impression of Staten Island as the "forgotten borough," is continuing to fade. With Mayor Bloomberg remarking in his State of the City Address about the efforts of a transformed St. George, Staten Island is taking a large step forward. But let's take it a step further. The water front on the North Shore … (1 comments)
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nyc: Connecting at Real Estate Connect - 01/12/08 12:43 PM
I really enjoyed Inman's real estate connect conference last week. Here are a few of the highlights.
Our own Carnac from Connecticut, trying to get a little information from Jonathan Washburn for her next post. Jeff Crobett, AKA Xbroker enjoyed the conversation, and so did I. Watching Linda in action was a … (18 comments)
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nyc: New York City Maintains its Ignoble Crown - 01/12/08 12:01 PM
For a good number of years now, renters of NYC
apartments have had the extreme
displeasure of paying the highest rents in the country. A new report
suggests that the city is entering 2008 with a continuing hold on the unfortunate
and smudged crown which signifies its role as the most … (0 comments)
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nyc: MANHATTAN DEFIES $LUMP - 01/04/08 01:27 AM
Happy New Year!
Get out the checkbooks, your going to need them.
I won't rehash the article, just check out the link below.
MANHATTAN DEFIES $LUMPAll I will say is that Apartment prices are going INSANE. If the new planned Columbia expansion happens, watch out! If you own property up that way it … (0 comments)
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nyc: Foreign Buyers are Interested in Buying American Real Estate - 12/26/07 05:30 PM
New York City has long been a market for the foreign real estate investor. I've noticed throughout the years a lot of properties in Manhattan are owned by private foreign investors. Through the long term networking I hear there are quite a few properties being bought in areas such as Miami, South … (2 comments)
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nyc: Is Your Local Real Estate Market more like a Venti Caramel Macchiato or Coffee Regular? - 12/21/07 12:48 PM
This post is actually, this is an expansion from the comment I put on Andrew Lenza’s splendid blog: “What if the Real Estate Market isn’t Local and I’m Selling Bunc.” If you haven’t read it – you should.
I like to create metaphors out of things that I love. I love … (10 comments)
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nyc: South Street Seaport to be upgraded - 12/20/07 10:29 PM
According to ABC news the South Street Seaport will be undergoing some renovation, the adding of more upscale shops to meet the needs of residents nearby.
If you have never visited this popular tourist destination here is your chance to see what it looks like now. Enjoy my shots.
Boats in the East … (14 comments)
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nyc: 157 Plainsboro Road, Cranbury, NJ 08512 -- $499,888 - 12/19/07 02:30 PM
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nyc: Introducing Hartsdale, NY 10530 - 12/14/07 02:57 AM
Hartsdale, NY is a small hamlet of Greenburgh, NY. It covers roughly 3 square miles and is a lovely bedroom community located roughly 20 miles north of Manhattan. It is a charming bedroom community in a terrific location for those looking for an easy Manhattan commute. Just minutes from the hustle … (3 comments)
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nyc: 12/10/07 Apartment Picks - 12/10/07 08:48 AM
I did an open house for this property this weekend. This is really a nice one bedroom. High ceilings, huge double stacked closet and and pretty good working kitchen space round out this Upper East Side (mid 80's) Apartment.
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nyc: What $1900 will rent you this week in NYC - 12/06/07 11:24 PM
So what will $1900 get you in New York this week?
As always check out www.thebestofthebigapple.com for the latest rental deals.
Or a Upper 60's West Side (block off the park) Studio
or in Washington Heights / Inwood you can get a 3 bedroom apartment
and in West Harlem it will rent you a … (3 comments)
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nyc: 11 Weldon Road, Matawan, NJ 07747 - 6 Bedroom - 12/03/07 09:15 AM
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nyc: 12/2/07 Some NYC Apartment Updates - 12/02/07 08:29 AM
The first of the month is here and the inventory is starting to fill up.
There are some great deals in Inwood New York right now like a gut rehabbed Studio, 1 and 2 bedroom unit close to the train and great local atmosphere for $1000 to $1300 a month.
If … (1 comments)
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nyc: NEW YORK REAL ESTATE: THE SUDDENLY AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE - 11/29/07 11:00 PM
The credit crunch and subprime meltdown creates affordable ownership opportunities for the middle class
BROOKLYN, NY - November 30, 2007 - Young professionals and blue class workers are fueling what's left of the real estate market in New York City (with the exception of Manhattan). Nationwide (including the boroughs) real estate prices … (4 comments)
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nyc: LUXURY FOR LESS: Brooklyn Studio Luxury Condos for only $179,000 and 1 Bedrooms for $237,000! - 11/20/07 04:56 PM
Studio and 1 Bedroom Condos on quiet block in Crown Heights.Granite Countertops, Stainless Steel Appliances, Cherry Cabinets, Hardwood Floors, Recessed Lighting, Internet/Phone Jacks pre-wired, Sprinklers, Video Intercoms and more. Cheaper than renting! 15 minutes to Manhattan. Brooklyn, New Condos in NYC15 minutes to NYCOnly (3) Studios and (3) 1 Bedrooms Available.Brokers … (2 comments)
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nyc: 12 Hardley Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512 - 11/13/07 12:05 PM
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nyc: Custom-Built Ranch! - 11/13/07 11:36 AM
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nyc: NYCAffordableLiving.com Launched! Condos from 179K in the boroughs. - 11/10/07 08:42 PM
I am proud to announce the launching of a new website showcasing luxury affordable condo developments in Brooklyn and the Bronx, New York. Condo prices start at only $179,000. Studios, 1 Bedrooms and 2 Bedrooms are available. Max price on website is currently $237,000. Only 22 of these luxuriously appointed apartments … (4 comments)
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nyc: Green NYC Less Vulnerable to High Oil Prices - 11/09/07 12:56 AM
According to an article in Crains New York Business NYC is less vulnerable to increases in oil prices.
New Yorkers save gas money by taking the city's subways and buses, while local utilities avoid relying on crude oil to power homes.With oil prices at $100 a barrel, New York City's economy is better positioned than other … (8 comments)
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nyc: Don't Forget to Vote - General Elections (Tuesday November 6, 2007) - 11/02/07 03:07 AM
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 is General Election for local, state and federal offices. For NYC Residents:Polling places are located throughout the city. You can vote ONLY at your designated polling place. Make sure your are at the correct polling site and Election District/Assembly District (ED/AD) for your address. Polling Places open 6:00 A.M. … (2 comments)
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nyc: 3BR/2.5Bath Brick Row Home in Historic Trenton - A Commuter's Dream - 10/30/07 02:57 PM
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nyc: New Exclusive Listing - 213 West 85th Street Upper West Side Brownstone - 10/25/07 11:13 PM
Unique opportunity!. Upper West Side Brownstone. SHOWING NOW BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.GET IN EARLY CONSTRUCTION PRICES!
First Offering. New Condo Conversion. This Unique 3 bedroom / 2 bath floor through home consists of 10 Foot Ceilings, Crown moldings, gas fireplace, large open chef's kitchen with granite counters,and Viking Appliances. Washer/Dryer, Jacuzzi tub … (0 comments)
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nyc: How much time does it take for you to write a report? - 10/06/07 09:04 AM
I find I spend more time writing a report than it takes for me to do the inspection itself. By the way, an "average inspection takes me about 3 - 4 hours. When I hear of guys doing 2 inspections a day, 5 days a week, I just can't imagine myself … (24 comments)
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nyc: N. Arlington NJ "New Listing" www.OurNJhouse.com - 10/01/07 09:56 PM
GREAT STARTER HOME WITH NEW ROOF, NEW WINDOWS, AND KTCH CABINETS. LARGE LR WITH CATH/CEILINGS AND GAS FIREPLACE. DR OPENS UP TO LARGE KTCH. FULL FINISHED BASEMENT WITH SEP ENTRANCE. OPEN FLOOR PLAN MAKES THIS HOME GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING. HARDWOOD FLOORS UNDER CARPET, ALL THIS HOME NEEDS IS A FRESH COAT … (0 comments)
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nyc: 123 Dey Road, Cranbury, NJ 08512 - 08/30/07 10:52 AM
Custom Built Ranch!
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths | Built in 1969 | $549,000
Custom built ranch on a large, level lot in a rural setting - only minutes from the Exit 8A Park & Ride and the New Jersey Turnpike! Also convenient to shopping and entertainment facilities. Features include central vacuum, newer furnace, newer … (0 comments)
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nyc: New Exclusive Listing - Gramercy Area - 200 East 24th Street APT# 508 - 08/28/07 02:07 PM
Great Location!! Gramercy Area. Don't miss this Oversized and bright Junior one bedroom, Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Ample closet space. Hardwood floors. Full Service 24 Hr Doorman Building. Central Laundry room, Roof deck, Bicycle & Common Storage, Garage. Pet Friendly. Close to Union Square, Gramercy Park, Madison Park and … (0 comments)
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nyc: The Best Recruiting Technique EVER! - 08/18/07 05:33 PM
I am an active realtor, but once a week I pass flyers out at the State Exam Center, to let newly licensed agents
know about my company. One day I get a call and from an experienced agent who wanted to join my company.
He had heard about us and already knew he … (9 comments)
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nyc: Close to NYC and Better than a Condo! - 08/16/07 03:40 PM
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nyc: Wild Turkey and The Real Estate Professional - 08/03/07 02:10 PM
Now that is a title that is fit for the National Enquirer or Star! Alas, it is a Local, Fun Post.
These are just a few of the turkeys that live in Weston, Connecticut.
(Photo taken from my downstairs window) <Note to self: wash windows>
Giving Thanks for Wild TurkeysFeathered dinosaurs of … (3 comments)
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nyc: $225,000.00 Parking Space - 07/13/07 10:19 AM
Is the opening of a brand new market in the NYC area? Parking spots in Manhattan are now going for $225,000. According to the article cities like Boston and Chicago also have a prime market for parking space professionals. I wonder if these parking spaces need title insurance? Surely if you … (4 comments)
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nyc: Will Hugh MacLeod Still be There or Will There Be A Gapingvoid? - 07/08/07 11:17 AM
Real Estate Connect San Francisco 2007 Open Source. Open Data. Open Dialogue. August 1-3, 2007 has names of many well-known and diverse real estate company professionals speaking. The voice I feel is the most important is Hugh MacLeod's. He is a successful marketing strategist and NOT in the real estate biz AND THAT IS WHERE … (0 comments)
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nyc: ALL Quiet on the NYC Front: New Rules Begin Today - 07/01/07 11:03 AM
New NYC quiet law begins today. For the first time in 30 years the noise code in New York City has been changed. Effective today July, 1 2007 there are new rules regarding noise in the city.
According to an interactive survey on The Call Live Wire:http://ny1.com the other night, the three top noises that … (19 comments)
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nyc: NYC Property Tax Rate Reduced for 2008 - 06/29/07 07:10 AM
NYC to Reduce Property Tax Rate and Continue Property Tax Rebate Program for Homeowners
Mayor Bloomberg and the City Council announced an agreement on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 New York City Budget. The $59 billion budget includes $1.3 billion in property, sales, and small-business tax cuts, including a property tax rate … (0 comments)
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nyc: RSVP Please for New York Active Rain Party! I'm going, are you? - 06/26/07 10:50 PM
Hello Active Rain Tri-State Area Members!
This coming Saturday night is the NY Active Rain Party, please RSVP by commenting here! I am going and I can't wait to meet some of you in person.
New York - 6/30
Start Spreading the News.....
The location, date and time have been announced on Blog Tour USA.
Place: … (12 comments)
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nyc: "Recent Sales Information" Now On NYC's Department of Finance Website - 06/02/07 06:39 PM
Last August, a state law went into effect allowing the city to make co-op sale prices available to the public. I wrote a blog about the new transparency Coops sale prices public record. I've also wriiten several times about ACRIS the city's Automated City Record Information System. While it is great that … (2 comments)
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nyc: May 1 - May 31, 2007 Consolidated MLS STATS - Connecticut - 05/31/07 12:08 PM
Real estate market savvy Buyers are proceeding with caution and are not quick to write offers without shopping around. Since the market is bountiful with property selections, Buyers are taking their time and are very discriminating.
Since January 1, 2007 to May 31, 2007 Single Family Properties:
Sold: 3897
Present Active Single Family Listings (includes CTS, … (0 comments)
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nyc: What's So Great About Tottenville - 05/30/07 04:06 PM
Tottenville is the Southern most location of Staten Island, New York City and New York State. Tottenville was named in 1869 after Gilbert Totten a local American Revolutionary War hero. The area of Tottenville is approximately 1.7 square miles. Tottenville is bound on the West side by Arthur Kill and on … (1 comments)
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nyc: NYC Yellow Taxis "Green" by 2012 - 05/28/07 06:18 AM
(photo Edward Reed)Mayor Bloomberg: Taxi Fleet to Be Fully Hybrid by 2012PlaNYC Goal for Greener Taxis Will Reduce Emissions from Cabs By 50% in the Next DecadeYahoo! Donates 10 Hybrid Taxis Which Will Replace Existing Gas-only Powered Cabs Mayor Bloomberg announced the other day as part of PlaNYC, the Taxi and Limousine … (8 comments)
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nyc: Welcome Fleet Week to New York City - 05/23/07 06:07 PM
Thousands of Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and international navy ships will participate in Fleet Week NYC this week.
Seven ships sailed up the Hudson River this morning to moorings in Manhattan and Staten Island. All, ships paid honor to the world trade center site by calling … (7 comments)
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nyc: How to determine the value of outdoor space / balcony / terrace / rooftop - 05/23/07 12:06 PM
There really is no exact science to determine the value of an apartment with a terrace, balcony or an outdoor space. So how do you determine the value of one property to the other? Well...after some reacearch I have come up with a general concensus of what the majority of the … (0 comments)
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nyc: Pre construction / New Development Condo / Coop / Condop Walk Through Check List / Punch List - 05/23/07 12:01 PM
OK, so you are about to close in a few days on your apartment and you need to know what to look for before you sign. Here is a checklist of things that you should be aware of. ____ All receptacles and switches work, proper polarity checked____ GFCI receptacles tested and … (0 comments)
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nyc: 1st REBNY Five Borough NYC Residential Market Report - 05/15/07 05:41 PM
REBNY Issues New York City Wide Five-Bourough Residential Sales Report
In a five-borough residential report released by the Real Estate Board of New York, the average price of an apartment jumped 23 percent, while each borough recorded a higher average price for one- to three-family dwellings in the last 12 months.
According to the quarterly … (8 comments)
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nyc: HUDSON VALLEY REAL ESTATE INFO! - 05/09/07 08:15 PM
KNOW SOMEONE LOOKING FOR HOME IN THE HUDSON VALLEY REGION?
SEND THEM TO THE SPECIALISTS!
GO TO WWW.FIND-A-HOME.MYSITE.COM
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nyc: A Phillipine Company is Looking for Bloggers - 05/07/07 02:35 PM
I was just on Craiglist.com looking for a graphic designer when I came across this ad. I thought it would fun to see Activerain's reaction to a company looking for bloggers/writers.
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/crs/326189940.html
FROM THE AD: We are a wholesale writing and SEO provider operating out of the Philippines. We provide manpower for generating … (4 comments)
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nyc: You Can Fire Your Realtor!!! - 05/02/07 01:42 PM
Most homeowners think that when they sign into a contract with a Realtor they are bound to it. I've heard countless stories of Realtors just taking a property listing, putting it on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), and hoping for the best, like pulling the pin on a grenade and waiting … (2 comments)
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nyc: Transparency and Accountability in NYC Coops? I hope so it is the 21st Century - 04/24/07 11:25 PM
One of the first blogs I ever wrote was last July about a new law that would make the once secret Co-op sales prices public for the first time under a bill by the Albany legislature. The bill was awaiting signing by Governor Pataki and was strongly supported by Mayor Bloomberg.
When the law passed I wrote … (5 comments)
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nyc: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York City - 04/24/07 09:19 PM
COME ON OUT!!! please let me know who wants a get together and what kind? fellowship and networking in a rented room with refreshments? Or what??? … (0 comments)
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nyc: Bank Foreclosure Buying A Good Deal? Hell Yeah!!! - 04/24/07 07:05 AM
A bank foreclosure listing can include foreclosures at public and private auction, pre-foreclosure listings and real estate owned properties. These properties are sold mostly below the actual market value price. The value may even decreases up to 60 percent of the current market value for similar properties. This means that you … (4 comments)
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nyc: Wall Street bonus money coming to Nantucket? - 04/09/07 01:54 PM
I just spoke with a good client of mine who rented a relatively high end ($10,000/wk) house from me for the last two years (he's not coming this year due to his new baby!!). Anyway, he works at a large bank in New York City and I wanted to know what he … (0 comments)
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nyc: 15 Wantage School Road, Wantage Twp., NJ 07461-3324 - 04/04/07 11:04 AM
Welcome to this Larger Than Life Bi-Level Home situated on 1.87 very private acres of property. Turn up the long driveway and this is what you'll find. Seven rooms with three nice sized bedrooms one and one half baths. Family room with wood burning fireplace, Newer Kitchen with custom Hickory cabinets. … (2 comments)
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