ny: Sunday Swans in Rochester, NY
- 01/03/09 03:50 PM
I took this picture in the summer of 2008 while we were waiting to be seated at The Bayside resteraunt on Irondequoit Bay in Rochester NY. There are many swans that make the bay their home. I have read that swans have the same mate for life. They are usually seen in pairs. I am looking forward to seeing them again when the snow clears. … (7 comments)
ny: Tips on Buying a House in Rochester, NY
- 12/30/08 03:42 AM
You've decided that you'd like to buy your first house or purchase a new one. Where do you start? Credit Well, the first thing you need to do is find out how your credit is and how much you can get pre-qualified for. There is no point in looking at houses above your price range. This will only lead to disappointment when you have to start looking for a home that you can afford. The most important thing these days is your credit score. I can't stress enough how important this score is for many things in life. From a mortgage … (8 comments)
ny: Snow Storm Hits Rochester, NY But They Want To See The House Anyway
- 12/20/08 08:36 AM
They warned us it was coming. Many people went to the stores and stocked up on food. Those who waited until the last minute to buy Christmas gifts might need to wait a little longer. Then it began. The snow started in the morning, and kept right on falling all day long. Schools closed early. Evening events were canceled. The plow crews had a tough time keeping up. I went and checked on one of my vacant listings, and decided to wait to check on a different one. I was concerned about going over the icy 104 bridge. It's hard to serve … (7 comments)
ny: Have You Heard About The First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit?
- 11/25/08 01:28 PM
The government enacted a benefit to help you make your first home purchase. The incentive gives first time home buyers a federal income tax credit up to $7,500. The tax credit is equal to 10% of the purchase price of the home up to $7,500. This is part of the "Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008″. It is a temporary, federal tax credit to provide incentive for first-time home buyers to purchase a home. This tax credit is for first-time homebuyers who purchase a principal resident on or after April 8, 2008 and before July 1, 2009. To be eligible, you … (3 comments)
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