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The proposed Struever Fidelco Cappelli redevelopment of Yonkers' downtown/waterfrontdistrict has caused sellers of commercial property in that zone to be a bit unrealistic in there pricing. Peter G. Klein, vice president of Fidelco Realty Group, said the developers have the property deals in plac...

Buyers and sellers alike often ask: What exactly do you do for your commission?My response is whatever it takes(Of course within reason)...An article in this Sunday's NY Times outlines how creative we have gotten as REALTORS®to make a sale. Whether you are charging 6% or 3% you deserve every cent...

 As if the budget deficit isn't enough, Westchester County is asking Yonkers residents to fork over an additional 23.6% in tax dollars. The increase can be attributed to the Westchester 2008 Budget and a spike in property values. Westchester County is a pretty complex county when it comes to calc...

 The Yonkers Budget is due the middle of next month and its not looking too good. New York State is facing a $5 billion budget deficit, America is singing recession, and I spend more money on gas than food. Insane!!The City of Yonkers could become a city in jeopardy if it doesn't get any help fro...

What has been a normal practice by foreclosure bail out investors is becoming more popular in today's everyday transactions...SHORT SALES!A short sale is an option often used to escape foreclosure and happens when a seller is selling his/her property for less than owed. The sale has to be approve...

  I think the NY Times read my last blog  (check it out here)..."The Metro-North station has been restored to its 1911 Beaux Arts self; its reputation as a locus for prostitution and drug dealing is now a memory. Leading out to the water, a Victorian-era pier - less than a decade ago a site where...

I love the City of Yonkers! As the 4 largest city in New York State (by population as of 2005) it has so much to offer. It has loads of businesses, industrial entities, shopping and entertainment. It is also one of the closest cities in Westchester County to NYC. On Feb. 26th, 2008 Mayor Amicone ...

Does it exist? Can I place a Lo Jack on a person?For the second time in this short year I have been working with a buyer for a couple weeks (shown at least 6 homes) who have made an offer/offers on a home and then go missing. These two buyers in particular went from sending me listings via email ...

I have been advised by many real estate professionals, coaches and colleagues alike, that this site is amazing and blogging is the way to go. This is my first post, but I guarantee it won't be my last. I have read many postings on this site and found them to be very informative. I did not even kn...