queens real estate: "TV Star" hails from Richmond Hill Queens
- 10/03/07 03:04 PM
Jack Lord was born in Brooklyn, on December 20, 1920. He grew up at 97-25 125th Street in Morris Park, New York (now known as Richmond Hill, Queens).Most of us know him as Lt. Steve McGarrett on the series "Hawaii Five-O" (which I watched for years as a kid and you can still catch on the TVLand cable station just check your local listings). Before Jack Lord became a "Hollywood Movie Star / Actor", Jack attended St. Benedict Joseph Labre School and John Adams High School. His childhood dream was to follow in his big brother Bill's footsteps as an artist and (10 comments)
queens real estate: Vincent, I may not have enough for the Down Payment... What should I do?
- 09/11/07 04:59 PM
Perhaps you should reconsider the home and choose from some other properties which would fit your budget (this home will be your stepping stone towards the house of your dreams). The amount you have available for a down payment will affect what types of loans for which you can qualify. Down payments typically range from 3 to 20 percent of the sales price for the property. Here are some tips for Accumulating a Down Payment: Save- Look for ways to reduce your monthly expenses to save toward a downpayment. You could enroll for an automatic savings plan at your bank to have a (6 comments)
queens real estate: Vincent, What should I expect from “most agents”?
- 09/06/07 04:26 PM
Most agents make it a point to tell you that they're the smartest real estate professional ever. But where is all of the info to back it up? I would rather give you all the information you need to make an informed decision when it comes to buying or selling your home. I love working with informed clients. I find that our transactions go much more smoothly when we all understand the process and we're all on the same page. Here are just a few things that I wanted you to know about real estate. Did you know that one of the (3 comments)
queens real estate: Vincent, I’m a First-time Homebuyer, what can you do for me?
- 09/05/07 03:59 AM
Your decision to buy a home is both a sound financial decision and a commendable achievement. As your real estate agent I will . . . Work at no cost to you!Lead you through every step of the exciting home buying process.Will help you define your "wish list" of features you want in your home, your neighborhood and your school district. Provide detailed listing information not available to the general public.Negotiate the deal to save you money.Guide you through the avalanche of paperwork.Walk you through the mind-boggling financial details associated with buying a home, including understanding the various mortgages and home buying (1 comments)
queens real estate: Tax Deductions and Home Ownership go Hand-in-Hand...
- 08/29/07 02:08 AM
If you've purchased, sold or refinanced your home in the past year, tax season is the best time to reap the benefits of being a homeowner! Take advantage of some of these tax breaks today and you could enjoy a bigger return EVERY April! Mortgage Interest. For most homeowners, the bulk of your mortgage payment is going towards interest - and that's a big tax break for you! The mortgage interest on your primary residence is fully tax deductible, unless, of course your loan is more than $1 million. You can also deduct late payment charges as home mortgage interest as long (6 comments)
queens real estate: Vincent, How do I set a sales price for my home?
- 08/27/07 03:32 PM
Before we set the sales price of your house, I'll run a Highest Price Analysis that will show the listing price of similar houses in the area as well as the prices at which the houses actually sold. Additionally, the analysis will give us information about houses currently on the market and about houses that were on the market but never sold. Next, I'll ask you about your goals in selling the house. Everyone who sells a house has different goals that need to be factored in when calculating the selling price. Is your goal to get the maximum sales price for your (1 comments)
queens real estate: Queens Catholic Schools
- 08/26/07 04:38 AM
Here's a list of catholic schools throughout Queens, New York. I've highlighted the towns in bold letters to make easier to find a catholic school nearest to you... hope this helps you find the school you're looking for. If I missed any please email me so I could update and include it. Blessed Sacrament School34-20 94th StreetJackson Heights, NY 11372 (718) 446-4449 Corpus Christi School31-29 60th StreetWoodside, NY 11377(718) 721-2484 Divine Mercy Catholic Academy92nd Street/Rockaway BoulevardOzone Park, NY 11416(718) 845-3074 Holy Child Jesus School111th Street/86th AvenueRichmond Hill, NY 11418(718) 849-3988 Holy Family School74-15 175th StreetFlushing , NY 11366(718) 969-2124 Holy Trinity School14-45 143rd (3 comments)
queens real estate: Vincent, DO you have advice for buying a 'fixer upper' home?
- 08/24/07 03:20 AM
"Buyer Beware" is never more appropriate than when considering the purchase of a fixer-upper.You really need to know exactly what you're getting into before buying.It's commonly believed that fixer-upper properties represent easy money that is ripe for the taking - that you can buy it, do a little work on it in your spare time, and then resell quickly for a large profit. Usually, this simply isn't the case. Although, with proper planning and foresight, good profits can be made by buying "distressed" properties at less than market value, making appropriate improvements and repairs, and then reselling. And for many first (3 comments)
queens real estate: Vincent, Will a home improvement ADD VALUE to my home?
- 08/23/07 04:11 PM
Determining whether a home improvement will add value to your home can be tricky. There are many factors to consider. Some factors are tangible like the cost of making the improvement. Other factors are less tangible and harder to quantify, like the improved quality of life the home improvement brings you and your family. When making a dollars and cents evaluation, first consider the costs involved in making a home improvement. Be sure to factor in the costs for materials, labor, building plans, building permits and any changes to your homeowner's insurance. Then consider how these improvements will impact the value (4 comments)
queens real estate: Vincent, Do you have any TIPS FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS?
- 08/23/07 10:09 AM
Buying a home is such an exciting time in everyone's lives. But it's not always the easiest process. There are several things that you can do in advance of your purchase to make the process flow much more smoothly. Here are just a few of the things I suggest to start getting ready to purchase your home. If you would like to talk about these further, contact me at ProRealtor@verizon.net or call me at any time (646) 294-2561. Get pre-qualified for your home loan - This will let us know what types of homes we can look at. This could trim several (1 comments)
queens real estate: Vincent, How do I get the BEST PRICE for MY HOME?
- 08/23/07 09:38 AM
Effective marketing is the key to selling your home quickly and getting the highest price. Aggressive, effective marketing of my Client's homes by every available medium is how I've become a top real estate agent in the Richmond Hill area. It's my job to assure that you get as many qualified offers as possible, allowing you to extract the highest price the market will bear. One of the most important elements of marketing your home effectively is setting the price right. Set the price too high, and you won't get any offers and your home will take too long to sell. (3 comments)
queens real estate: Vincent, How important is it to stage my home?
- 08/22/07 02:55 PM
I can't stress this enough, it's VERY important!! If you have an outdated or worn out red carpet in your livingroom, then get rid of it... remove all your personal items like pictures, refrigerator magnets, clutter. Remember, our mutual goal is to get you the best price for your home in the quickest time and depersonalizing your property is our main objective. The prospective buyers has to be able to envision themselves eating, cooking, sleeping and creating their own memories, in this home. It's very easy to distract buyers with clutter, pets, and odors, so help us avoid these "pitfalls" follow these basic staging (7 comments)
queens real estate: Knowing Your Credit is VERY IMPORTANT!!
- 08/22/07 04:32 AM
In today's increasingly automated society, it should come as no surprise that when you apply for a mortgage, your ability to pay can be reduced to a single number. All the years you've been paying your mortgage, car payments, and credit card bills can be analyzed, sliced, diced, spindled and mutilated into a single indicator of whether you're likely to meet your future obligations. All three of the major credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion) use a slightly different system to arrive at a score. The best known is called the FICO score, based on a model developed by Fair Isaac (3 comments)
queens real estate: Vincent, Should I paint my house before selling?
- 08/21/07 05:38 PM
Let me start by saying "I would"! There are many factors involved in marketing and selling your home. You can't control most of them. The curb appeal of your home plays a big role in the sales process, and it's one of the things you can have direct control over. You'll never get another chance to make a first impression of how your home looks from the street. If your home exterior needs new paint, potential buyers might not even get out of their car to come in and look. Putting fresh paint on your home, both on the outside and (12 comments)
queens real estate: What is the MLS, and how does it work for you?
- 08/21/07 01:21 PM
The MLS is a database of properties currently on the market in the area. Brokers participating in the MLS (which includes virtually all Brokers in the area) list all the homes they have for sale and agree to share in the sales commission of the properties. This means that if I list your property on the MLS for you, but another agent finds a buyer for your house, that other broker or agent is entitled to part of the commission. The big advantage to you, as the seller, is that every single broker and agent participating in the MLS has an (3 comments)