suffern ny homes: Your Driving Needs and What They Cost - 05/26/11 01:51 PM
Your Driving Needs and What They Cost
The rising cost of gas has made us all rethink the way we do business, the way we commute and the way we get our errands and daily activities done. It is also becoming a determining factor in choosing a neighborhood and location to live.

As realtors we spend a goodly percentage of our time in our cars, showing properties and with gas prices hovering just under $4.00 a gallon we're looking for ways to conserve and cut costs. Even perspective home buyers are focused on cutting down their commuting costs and are … (13 comments)

suffern ny homes: Memorial Day - A Day to Remember in Suffern NY - 05/25/11 04:06 PM
Memorial Day - A Day to Remember in Suffern NY

Memorial Day is so much more than just a day for barbecues, or the day that marks the beginning of the summer season.  It's a day to honor and pay homage to all soldiers.
The first Memorial day was celebrated in 1865 as a day to honor Union soldiers that died in the Civil War fighting for their country.  Because it began as a day to commemorate Union soldiers, many southern states didn't begin to observe the day until after World War I, when it officially became a day … (7 comments)

suffern ny homes: Deal Breakers and How to Safeguard Against Them - 05/24/11 03:50 PM
Deal Breakers and How to Safeguard Against Them
You've found the house of your dreams, you've successfully negotiated a purchase price that's satisfactory to both you and the sellers and you're fully under contract for the sale.  Things are moving along nicely, everything seems to be in order and you're looking forward to the move.  But then deal braking issues start to present themselves and it begins to look like the house of your dreams may just not wind up becoming your new dream home.

As a new prospective buyer here are some things that you should be aware of … (27 comments)

suffern ny homes: Award Winning Spook Rock Golf Course, Suffern NY - 05/19/11 04:10 PM
Award Winning Spook Rock Golf Course, Suffern NY

Suffern, New York is home to the Award Winning Spook Rock Golf Course.  It's an 18 hole regulation course located on Spook Rock Road.  The spook rock golf course is a municipal golf course with an "Open to Public" guest policy, of course if you're a Ramapo resident there is built in savings. 
The golf course was built on land that was originally one of the first Boy Scout camps in the United States.  The coarse was designed by Francis J. Duane in 1969 and sits on 150 acres amidst the Ramapo … (5 comments)

suffern ny homes: Suffern NY - Movie under the Stars! - 05/11/11 03:20 PM
Suffern NY - Movie under the Stars!
The Suffern Chamber of Commerce together with the Suffern Recreation Department will co-sponsor "Movie Under the Stars" at the Suffern Athletic Fields beginning at dusk on Saturday, May 28, 2011. The featured film will be "E.T."   Admission is free.

Refreshments will be available for sale.
Bring blankets, chairs and the entire family!  It's sure to be a fun evening.
In case of rain the event will take place on Sunday, May 29,2011
 
(4 comments)

suffern ny homes: World Fishing and Outdoor Expo- At RCC Rockland County, Suffern, NY March 3-6 - 02/21/11 03:32 PM
World Fishing and Outdoor Expo- At RCC Rockland County, Suffern, NY March 3-6 2011
The World Fishing & Outdoor Expo is scheduled to take place at Rockland Community College's Fieldhouse in Suffern, NY this weekend from Thursday, March 3, 2011 through Sunday, March 6, 2011.
For those of you that are Outdoor Sportsmen and enjoy fishing and hunting it's the only Sport show in the Metro New York area with all major fishing tackle maufacturers exhibiting. There will be seminars, a flye fishing theatre and educational and entertaining programs on all things related to fishing. You can check out all the … (6 comments)

suffern ny homes: 37th Annual Northeast RV Show at RCC in Suffern NY - 02/14/11 02:21 AM

37th Annual Northeast RV Show at RCC in Suffern NY
We're lucky to have Rockland Community College's Fieldhouse as the venue for lots of great shows and exhibits.  There's another big one scheduled for this weekend - The 37th Annual Northeast RV Show.
The 37th Annual Northeast RV Show is scheduled to take place the next weekend from Friday, February 20 through Monday , February 21 2011 at Rockland Community College Field House, in Suffern, New York.
At the show you have the opportunity to compare models and new units from over 25 dealers and 40 RV related vendors. Over … (7 comments)

suffern ny homes: Don't Forget the Home and Garden Show This weekend at RCC in Suffern NY - 02/10/11 01:49 PM
Don't Forget the Home and Garden Show This weekend at RCC in Suffern NY.
Whether you're thinking of buying, selling, or just updating your home you won't want to miss the 24th Annual Suburban Home & Garden Show at Rockland Community College this week-end.

I'll be there with Coldwelll Banker to help you with any of your real estate needs.
Hope to see you there!!
(7 comments)

suffern ny homes: Pre-Qualifying vs Pre-Approval - What is the Difference? - 02/09/11 03:10 PM
Pre-Qualifying vs. Pre-Approval - What is the Difference?
For all of you home buyers, whether you're moving-up, downsizing or are a first time home buyer, the first step in your home buying process will be to meet with a lender. 
Before you do any serious shopping for a home, you'll need to know just how much house you can afford and if you're truly ready and able to make that purchase.  (Believe it or not, not all buyers that think they can afford a home can.)
Your lender will start the process by first pre-qualifying you and then hopefully moving towards a … (11 comments)

suffern ny homes: Annual Suburban Home and Garden Show at Rockland Community College in Suffern NY - 01/21/11 07:22 AM
Annual Suburban Home and Garden Show at Rockland Community College in Suffern NY
For most people their home is their biggest investment and also their biggest asset.  In today's economy and real estate market, more people are choosing to stay in their homes longer and to maintain and upgrade them instead of moving.  The 24th Annual Suburban Home and Garden Show provides a venue where you can do your comparison shopping for your home improvement projects all under one roof.
Held at the Rockland Community College Fieldhouse, this home and garden show is the biggest one in the tri-state area with … (7 comments)

suffern ny homes: For an Out of This World Experience Visit The Challenger Learning Center in Suffern NY - 01/04/11 03:17 PM
For an Out of This World Experience Visit The Challenger Learning Center in Suffern NY

The Lower Hudson Valley Challenger Learning Center is one of fifty Challenger Centers across the United States and around the world.   They were created in memory of those that died on the Challenger Space Shuttle which took off on January 28 1986 with seven astronauts and Christa McAuliffe aboard. The shuttle exploded 73 seconds after takeoff with no survivors.
The Challenger learning centers were created to inspire and motivate children to take an interest in space, science and technology.  Each center is designed to be … (2 comments)

suffern ny homes: Move Over Men, Now It's Mom's Turn - 10/17/10 09:07 AM
Move Over Men,  Now It's Mom's Turn
Creating a Mom Cave
Men have had their "cave's" long enough.  Now it's time for them to move over and give the Mom's a turn. 
Wouldn't you love a place to get away from it all, an escape where you can do all those things that you love, a place you can claim as your own? 
It's not that hard to create one.  Just find a corner you can claim as your own - that's the hard part.  Then work at making it pretty, well lit and comfortable.  Storage is key and a … (17 comments)

 
Lora "Leah" Stern 914-772-4528, Real Estate Salesperson (Coldwell Banker, 170 N Main Street, New City NY 10956)

Lora "Leah" Stern 914-772-4528

Real Estate Salesperson

New City, NY

More about me…

Coldwell Banker, 170 N Main Street, New City NY 10956

Address: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 170 N. Main Street, New City, NY, 10956

Office: (845) 634-0400

Mobile: (914) 772-4528




How Can I Help You?
Interested in Buying or Selling a home?? Contact me and we can brainstorm our way to a closing together!
Lora "Leah" Stern, Realtor


Listings

Links

Archives

RSS 2.0 Feed for this blog