Warwick | Why You Need a Professional on Your Team When Buying a HomeDid you know that you are legally obligated to tell the buyer about problems that could affect your home’s value, such as foundation damage or environmental hazards like a tendency for flooding or any other major problems with your house? ….in addition, if your home was built prior to 1978, federal law requires that you take several steps to protect the homebuyer from exposure to lead-based paint. Click here to read “Should I pay for a pre-listing inspection”This is one of the areas where having the right representation to help you sell your home, can give you peace of mind by complying with all the rules and regulations around the home selling process in New York. A real estate agent can help tremendously in understan... 01/23/2018

Warwick | Wondering If You Can Buy Your First Home? Did you know that you are legally obligated to tell the buyer about problems that could affect your home’s value, such as foundation damage or environmental hazards like a tendency for flooding or any other major problems with your house? ….in addition, if your home was built prior to 1978, federal law requires that you take several steps to protect the homebuyer from exposure to lead-based paint. Click here to read “Should I pay for a pre-listing inspection”This is one of the areas where having the right representation to help you sell your home, can give you peace of mind by complying with all the rules and regulations around the home selling process in New York. A real estate agent can help tremendously in understanding your liabili... 01/16/2018

Warwick | The Impact of Tight Inventory on the Housing Market Selling a home is a daunting task for any homeowner. It involves an astute pricing strategy to position your house adequately and compete with the current market. Then the marketing process takes over to bring in the attention of all qualified buyers out there.   This is the part where most seller fail to recognize the importance of “great or mediocre” marketing. You are competing for the attention of all the buyers and they have lots of distractions that keep them away from your house…our marketing helps us connect with them at a deeper level.   It’s no surprise that homes sold by real estate agents sell faster, more easily, and for more money, because they are better prepared and they know the steps they must take at any gi... 01/09/2018

Warwick | How Rising Prices Will Help You Build Family Wealth in 2018 Did you know that you are legally obligated to tell the buyer about problems that could affect your home’s value, such as foundation damage or environmental hazards like a tendency for flooding or any other major problems with your house? ….in addition, if your home was built prior to 1978, federal law requires that you take several steps to protect the homebuyer from exposure to lead-based paint.  Click here to read “Should I pay for a pre-listing inspection”This is one of the areas where having the right representation to help you sell your home, can give you peace of mind by complying with all the rules and regulations around the home selling process in New York.  A real estate agent can help tremendously in unders... 01/02/2018

WARWICK | Top 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t FSBO Did you know that you are legally obligated to tell the buyer about problems that could affect your home’s value, such as foundation damage or environmental hazards like a tendency for flooding or any other major problems with your house? ….in addition, if your home was built prior to 1978, federal law requires that you take several steps to protect the homebuyer from exposure to lead-based paint.   Click here to read “Should I pay for a pre-listing inspection” This is one of the areas where having the right representation to help you sell your home, can give you peace of mind by complying with all the rules and regulations around the home selling process in New York.   A real estate agent can help tremendously in understanding your liability ... 12/26/2017

Warwick |  Rents Are on the Rise: Don’t Get Caught in the Rental Trap! Did you know that you are legally obligated to tell the buyer about problems that could affect your home’s value, such as foundation damage or environmental hazards like a tendency for flooding or any other major problems with your house? ….in addition, if your home was built prior to 1978, federal law requires that you take several steps to protect the homebuyer from exposure to lead-based paint.  Click here to read “Should I pay for a pre-listing inspection” This is one of the areas where having the right representation to help you sell your home, can give you peace of mind by complying with all the rules and regulations around the home selling process in New York.  A real estate agent can help tremendously in unde... 12/19/2017

Warwick | Before You Make an Offer, Here Are 4 Tips for Success! Did you know that you are legally obligated to tell the buyer about problems that could affect your home’s value, such as foundation damage or environmental hazards like a tendency for flooding or any other major problems with your house? ….in addition, if your home was built prior to 1978, federal law requires that you take several steps to protect the homebuyer from exposure to lead-based paint.Click here to read “Should I pay for a pre-listing inspection”This is one of the areas where having the right representation to help you sell your home, can give you peace of mind by complying with all the rules and regulations around the home selling process in New York.A real estate agent can help tremendously in understanding ... 12/12/2017

Warwick | Why Is There So Much Paperwork Required to Get a Mortgage? Did you know that you are legally obligated to tell the buyer about problems that could affect your home’s value, such as foundation damage or environmental hazards like a tendency for flooding or any other major problems with your house? ….in addition, if your home was built prior to 1978, federal law requires that you take several steps to protect the homebuyer from exposure to lead-based paint.  Click here to read “Should I pay for a pre-listing inspection” This is one of the areas where having the right representation to help you sell your home, can give you peace of mind by complying with all the rules and regulations around the home selling process in New York.  A real estate agent can help tremendously in unders... 12/05/2017

Warwick Homes for Sale | Low Interest Rates Have a High Impact on Your Purchasing Power Selling a home is a daunting task for any homeowner. It involves an astute pricing strategy to position your house adequately and compete with the current market. Then the marketing process takes over to bring in the attention of all qualified buyers out there.   This is the part where most seller fail to recognize the importance of “great or mediocre” marketing. You are competing for the attention of all the buyers and they have lots of distractions that keep them away from your house…our marketing helps us connect with them at a deeper level.   It’s no surprise that homes sold by real estate agents sell faster, more easily, and for more money, because they are better prepared and they know the step... 11/28/2017

Warwick NY | Access is an Important Factor in Getting Your House SOLD! Selling a home is a daunting task for any homeowner. It involves an astute pricing strategy to position your house adequately and compete with the current market. Then the marketing process takes over to bring in the attention of all qualified buyers out there.  This is the part where most seller fail to recognize the importance of “great or mediocre” marketing. You are competing for the attention of all the buyers and they have lots of distractions that keep them away from your house…our marketing helps us connect with them at a deeper level.  It’s no surprise that homes sold by real estate agents sell faster, more easily, and for more money, because they are better prepared and they know the steps they must take at... 11/21/2017

Do you want a seat on the Warwick Valley School Board?  Three spots open up later this year as members' terms expire.  If you've ever been interested in strengthening your child's education, now's your chance. Are You Eligible for a Seat on the Warwick Valley School Board?In order to be considered for a position on the Warwick Valley School Board, each applicant must be: At least 18 years old, Able to communicate in English (both verbally and via the written word), A citizen of the United States, Qualified to vote within the district, A resident of the school district that has lived here for a minimum of one year prior to the election. Anyone applying for a seat on the Warwick Valley School Board cannot be: Currently employed by the school district, Related to another member of the Boar... 03/01/2017

Warwick NY libraries offer kids so much more than dusty old books (not that there's anything wrong with dusty old books).  They open up a world of discovery for kids of all ages.  Gone are the days when you simply went to the library to check out a book or do research for a project.  Today's libraries offer fun programs aimed specifically at our younger generation.  They help make learning fun.Warwick NY Libraries - Albert Wisner LibraryLocated at 1 McFarland Drive, the Albert Wisner Public Library strives to be a fun, safe place for the public to learn.  The library is open seven days a week: 9am to 8pm Monday through Thursday, 9am to 7pm on Friday, 9am to 5pm on Saturday and 12pm to 4pm on Sunday.  The TBR Reading Challenge focuses on a different theme each month.  Choose a book based... 02/22/2017

Back in 2010, the Warwick Community Garden began as a small gardening project.  By 2011, it had doubled in size.  With the addition of a drip irrigation system in 2013, the garden truly flourished.  It's been a local staple ever since.  To prepare for this year's crop, a Warwick Community Garden 2017 pre-season meeting will be held this Saturday.  The club invites everyone to attend.What: Warwick Community Garden 2017 Pre-Season Meeting Where: Warwick Valley Community Center (11 Hamilton Ave) When: Saturday, February 18th, 11am Contact: Geoff Howard, Warwick Community Garden via emailWarwick Community Garden 2017 Pre-Season MeetingCurrent members and curious residents are all welcome to attend the Warwick Community Garden 2017 pre-season meeting.  Membership costs just $25 per year.  Th... 02/15/2017

Are You Looking to Sell your Home in Warwick NY?Find out today what your home is worth!When selling your home you need to know the local market. Contact me now for your free CMA and see what is happening in your own backyard.published by: your real estate expert Janis Borgueta as a community service in Newburgh NY. To receive more real estate information please subscribe to this blog. 05/07/2015

Today I read a post written by Maria Gilda Racelis  "Is It Okay if We Borrow The Pictures You Took of Our Property?"   This is a post where her and a seller have parted ways for whatever reason as we sometimes do and now the sellers are asking if the new agent they now want to use can use her pictures from the previous listing.  This seems to me to show a feeling from the get go that they are not confident in the abilities of their new agent.  When you are hiring someone especially a licensed professional, you do so because you have faith in their abilities.   If you start off with a lapse of faith then how do you think things will proceed from there?  Especially if someone you hire is willing to use the work of another? When you decide to hire a professional to market your home you wan... 02/21/2015

When home buyers think of Warwick, NY, they often think of the things the area is best known for - tranquil forests, fresh farm stands, and beautiful, large homes in pastoral settings surrounding this quaint, trendy upstate New York town. I can almost hear the music playing in the background! But Warwick is also known for...(pause for dramatic effect) TAXES! Property taxes for many of Warwick's stunningly beautiful homes are also stunningly high. In 2007, Orange County, NY was ranked #25 in the highest property taxes in the U.S. by county. That's #25 out of 775 listed by the Tax Foundation. Westchester was #3 in the nation. Bergen County was #5 and Rockland County was ranked #7. That being said, there is still no comfort in being #25. And it hasn't changed much.  Why? One reason is Warw... 09/16/2014

Came home to find our little cuties squeezed into the same bed for the first time ever in two years.  Even though there are 3 separate beds.  They never sleep together and are always fighting for our affections but seem to get along very well when they are outside and running around.  Made me so happy to see this!   07/11/2014

The Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce presents: "OPERATION CLEAN SWEEP 2014" Help beautify our town roads and parks... Friday, April 25 - Sunday, April 27, 2014 (Rain or Shine)   Grab a bag and help clean up your favorite roadside or park! You can come anytime to pick up free garbage bags and plastic gloves from the Chamber when you register your roads.   On-site registration: Sat 4-26 from 8am-12pm at the Warwick Valley Chamber's South Street Caboose. Register your road, enjoy refreshments and pick up garbage bags & gloves.   Scheduled Programs:   Paper Shredding: ($5 suggested donation per box)  Sat. (9am-12pm) Courtesy of the Warwick Lions South Street Parking Lot    Old Eyeglass Collection:   Sat. (8am-12pm) Courtesy of the Warwick Lions South Street Parking Lot    Electronics Rec... 04/21/2014

After our meetings for the day were over we headed back to the hotel to change for "Red Bash" and grab a quick bite to eat.  Having never attended before I didn't quite know what to expect. When we returned to the Phoenix Convention Center we were directed back to the "Main Stage" area only this time there were no chairs.  The huge room was now set with a stage with musical instruments and a secondary stage to the right.  There was also a small casino area for all to "gamble" with chips they had received from vendors during the day.  Almost immediately the lights dimmed and someone came onto the secondary stage and began to sing..no one I recognized.  Then, one right after the other came to the stage and sang as each song ended.  I began to realize those singing were Keller Agents from ... 02/26/2014

Photos by Debra Walsh, Copyright © 2014 Debra Walsh. All Rights Reserved. These photos may not be reproduced, used or transmitted without the express, written permission of Debra Walsh of Keller Williams Realty in Highland Mills, New York. If you would like to use an image please contact me directly. Thank you for not plagiarizing. 01/27/2014