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rochester new york: Clinton's Ditch One of Three National Historic Landmarks in New York
- 01/22/17 11:44 AM
On January 11, 2017 the National Historic Society named the Erie Canal as a National Historical Landmark.
This waterway is approximately 363 miles long and 36 locks to get one from Albany at the Hudson River to Buffalo at Lake Erie.
The canal was first proposed in the 1780's; again in 1807 and executed in 1808 with construction beginning in 1817 and opened in October of 1825.
The major reason was to move goods from New York City to the west and back and cut the cost of transporting goods almost 95%.
At the time the then Govenor of New York was DeWitt Clinton thus the … (17 comments)
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rochester new york: Do Something Special This Holiday Season
- 11/28/16 05:36 AM
The Hillside Family of Agencies located here in Rochester, New York is one of the oldest family and youth non profit agencies.
Each year they send out cards from youth's looking for gifts from Santa.The one that I grabbed off the tree was for a fourteen year old girl looking for a book and have actually purchased two for her.
Anyone wishing to also pick a card for another child in need may either contact me or stop by the office at 1450 Route 104, Ontario, New York 14519.
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rochester new york: Money For the ZOMBIE Properties in Rochester New York
- 10/12/16 01:35 AM
The City of Rochester, New York and other communities were awarded grants to deal with the many vacant homes that have been abandoned and not maintained.
Not only is it a problem in the City with over one hundred but the surrounding area with over five hundred.
The City being awarded $350,000 to track, monitor, maintain and create a data base of these homes.
Eventually the State has $100,000,000 to help assist new homeowners buy, renovate and do major repairs and have them back on the tax rolls.
Zombie homes in the area could account for upwards of $9.4 million in property value losses!
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rochester new york: Zombie Properties Greater Rochester New York Area
- 04/23/16 11:54 PM
A Zombie property in Rochester, New York area is one that has or will be foreclosed and sits empty for an extended periods of time.
The major problem besides upkeep is the loss of tax dollars and that one out of every twenty-one home mortgages across the state was in foreclosure in the third quarter of last year; ranking the state second highest in the nation.
This mornings local paper had an article on these types of properties and the writer of the article was trying to get a list from local government using the Freedom of Information Act Which was denied. Reason being the … (39 comments)
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rochester new york: Does Facebook Really Work
- 12/22/15 09:37 PM
I do not do as much on Facebook( to the dismay probably of Anita Clark ) as I probably should and was surprised at a post unrelated in a round about away to do with real estate has gained a client from the past.
The post was another one done and a tray of of Baklava.
A client that had friended me on FaceBook and had been looking at property a couple of years ago called to say they were back on the market to find a home closer to Rochester, N.Y.
Before they had looked at some interesting properties and then all of a sudden … (36 comments)
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rochester new york: Quarterly Review Rochester New York and Vicinity.
- 10/22/15 01:07 AM
The Greater Rochester Association of Realtor's quarterly report was sent out this morning.
The report states that jobs are increasing, unemployment is down (this one I wonder) and hourly and weekly earnings are up.
New listings for the area are up 9.6% totaling 6045 this year; pending sales are up 3.9% and inventory is down 8.3%. Dollar volume was up 14.5% and the median sale price was up to $136,000 a gain of 6.7%. The percent to original list price increased 0.8% to 95.3.
Sellers should be happy as months supply fell 14.3% and a 5.4 months.
The association thinks because of the economic outlook, interest remaining stable that the … (3 comments)
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rochester new york: Photonics Coming to Rochester, New York
- 09/22/15 07:29 AM
Photonics is receiving $600,000,000 and offices will be at the Bausch & Lomb site in the city with manufacturing to done at the Eastman Park.
With about 15,000 working on Photonics and the defense contacts they have there is optimism that when it becomes commercialized it will create thousands of more jobs.There will be a seven person governence board with three coming from the state, one each from the University of Rochester and RIT and two fron the State University of New York.
If it wasn't for the UofR and RIT being the backbone and manufaturing already here it is nothing but a gain … (29 comments)
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rochester new york: When it Rains it Pours A Sudden Closing and More Showings
- 05/04/15 04:12 AM
The phone started at 6:30 am with a request from an old client to see two investment properties in the northeast section of Rochester, New York. Phone calls and appointments made and showings done by 11.
An email from a client from two years ago that now they are definitely moving back and would I find them something.
A phone call at noon to do a final walk through at 5776 Mountain Ash Dr. that is now closing at 4this afternoon.
Final check for the after funeral caterer and purchase of beverages for Laura and of course being at the wake this afternoon at … (25 comments)
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rochester new york: Invitation To 1400 East Ave #006 Rochester NY Open 5/3/15 from 1pm-3pm
- 04/29/15 03:42 AM
1400 East Ave Unit #006 Rochester, New York 14610 will be held open from 1-3pm Sunday May 3rd.
The unit you've been waiting for! Over $5K in improvements! Beautiful, just refnished parquet floors, sun-drenched rooms, updated kitchen, brand new HVAC units, bonus room. Ground level, no steps entry, beautiful view of serene backyard garden! Live the New York City-Life, in the hub of Rochester's cultural district with Rochester Museum and Science Center, The George Eastman House, The Dryden Theater, The Little Theater and some of the best bistros and boutiques the city has to offer! Heat, electric, water refuse are ALL included … (10 comments)
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rochester new york: Save The Date RPAC March Madness March 20, 2015 Rochester, NY 12-4pm
- 02/03/15 11:21 PM
Another event to help the Realtor's Political Action Committee in Rochester, New York.
The event will be held again at the Back Nine Grill from noon to four with food, networking, games, a silent auction, the "free throw" shootout with a chance to win a $100 gift card and lots of camaraderie; all this for $20.
There are also sponsorships available for:
Event Sponsor ($500)
Food Sponsor ($250)
Drink Sponsor ($250)
T-shirt Sponsor ($100) up to a limit of sixteen
Feel free to contact Raymond Camp for any additional information at raymondcamp@rymondcamphomes.com
Each ticket will allow one well drink at the bar, … (15 comments)
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rochester new york: Foreclosures and Zombie Inventory Rochester, NY Area
- 12/25/14 10:03 PM
This mornings paper had a good article on foreclosures and Zombie inventory in and around the Rochester, NY area.
Most of the complaint was the upkeep of the properties that are vacant with broken windows, unmowed grass, peeling paint and trash buildup around these homes. Another point was the declining tax base these homes bring to a neighborhood and as we all know government needs money. They also brought up that in NY it takes 902 days to foreclose on a property.
Most of these homes are a Fannie Mae product; but there are others from Bank of America, US Bank … (13 comments)
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On January 11, 2017 the National Historic Society named the Erie Canal as a National Historical Landmark.
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