The Simplified Steps to Purchasing a Home:

PURCHASING A HOME

When it comes to purchasing a home, it is a big investment and you want to do everything correctly. When it comes to Real Estate, there are a bunch of terms that may confuse you completely and discourage you. However, the process of buying a home does not have to be as difficult as it seems if certain steps are followed.

One of the main steps is to find a real estate agent that will direct you through this process. Once a real estate agent is found, the home searching process can begin. The homeowner/seller pays the agent fees out of the money received from the sale of the property in New York, much like nearly every other real estate market in the United States. This indicates that they are paying for…

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All about Historic Richmond Town:

Historic Richmond Town

In the Richmond town section of Staten Island, there is an authentic town and farm museum complex called Historic Richmond Town. It is situated at the intersection of Arthur Kill Road and Richmond Road, which is close to the island's geographic center. Historic Richmond Town is a staple location in Staten Island. This is a popular location for all the people of Staten Island.

The Historic Richmond Town keeps the history of Staten Island alive by keeping this place open all year round. The county offices were gradually relocated from Staten Island to closer to Manhattan, after Staten Island joined the other five boroughs of New York City in 1898. As a result, Richmond Town became a quiet community as the many…

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RESIDENTIAL - SINGLE FAMILY- SEMI ATTACHED - FOR SALE IN HEGUENOT:

64 Russek Drive

THIS HOUSE FOR SALE CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE TOMCRIMMINSREALTY.COM AS WELL AS NYC.FLEXMLS.COM (MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE)

Pack your bags and move right in to this Beautiful 25x50 4 Bedroom High Ranch Semi Attached home. Featuring all new HW floors, Granite flooring and Molding in Entry and in Kitchen. 1st floor playroom with large walk in closet, living room area, 3/4 Bath with granite floor, granite tile and linen closet, 4th bedroom, sliders to large yard. 2nd Floor features living room, dining room with two Bay windows, Eat in Kitchen with granite floor, Mount Blanc counter tops, mosaic tile back splash, Farmers sink,Stainless Steel appliances, double garbage pull out,…

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RESIDENTIAL - APARTMENT - FOR SALE IN HEARTLAND VILLAGE:

30 DONNA COURT UNIT 1

THIS HOUSE FOR SALE CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE TOMCRIMMINSREALTY.COM AS WELL AS NYC.FLEXMLS.COM (MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE)

Nicely renovated 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom condo in the highly desirable Foxwood condominiums. The location is second to none for commuting and shopping. Featuring a wide open layout with plenty of natural light and in unit laundry. The primary bedroom suite comes with great closet space and a half bath. The eat in kitchen is nicely equipped with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, beautiful cherry wood cabinets and a nice size terrace to enjoy your morning coffee. The second bedroom is a great size with awesome closet space perfect for an office,…

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RESIDENTIAL - APARTMENT - FOR SALE IN GREAT KILLS:

3871 AMBOY ROAD 404

THIS HOUSE FOR SALE CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE TOMCRIMMINSREALTY.COM AS WELL AS NYC.FLEXMLS.COM (MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE)

If you're looking for a luxury apartment in Staten Island you've come to the right listing. This beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath 1100sq foot Great Kills apartment is luxury from the second you arrive. All you need is to unpack your suitcase and you will be right at home. This fully open concept unit has 2 oversized bedrooms with their own bathrooms, beautiful solid wood kitchen cabinets, Brazilian cherry wood floors, in-unit laundry, a parking spot can be assigned along with an oversized storage room. The definition of move in ready. Make your appointment today as this one…

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All About the Legacy and History of Alice Austen:

Alice Austen

Alice Austen was born in 1866, and she became one of America's earliest female photographers. I am going to give you a little insight into the artistic world of Alice Austen. Her life was not an easy one from the beginning. Her Mother had no means of supporting Alice on her own so she moved back to her parents home "Clear Comfort.” Alice grew up in a family of all adults, there were no other children in the household.

The first camera that Alice was introduced to, was one that was purchased by her Uncle, Oswald Muller who was a Danish sea captain. The camera was a bulky wooden box and Oswald Muller would demonstrate how to use it to his wife, and other members of the Austen family including…

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Our Million Dollar Sales in 2022:

109 HECKER

With the start of 2023, we wanted to shed light on our sales of 2022 and showcase how our agents are always able to work diligently to sell homes no matter what obstacles come their way. We first want to thank each and every single one of our agents for all of their hard work throughout the entire year and wish them the best of luck on another wonderful year ahead. We are so proud of each agent and their accomplishments; they fully embody what it means to be a part of the Tom Crimmins Realty Family.

In the year of 2022, we had 372 real estate sales, making us one of the Top Agencies on the Island. With that being said, we also had many deals that sold for well over a million dollars and we wanted to use this…

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The History of St. Joseph By The Sea High School:

HIGH SCHOOL

Co-educational Catholic St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School is located in Staten Island, New York, in the Huguenot section of the city. Although it operates in all actuality as a school of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, it is formally an independent school with its own board of trustees. The current principal is Michael Reilly with 1,265 students in attendance from grades 9-12. Here is all about the start and history of St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School.

In 1963 a beautiful high school was built on Hylan Blvd. in the Huguenot section of Staten Island. It was an all girl's high school, set in a park-like setting overlooking Arbutus Lake. The religious congregation of the Sisters of…

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RESIDENTIAL - SINGLE FAMILY - DETACHED - FOR SALE IN PORT RICHMOND:

213 DECKER AVENUE

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TOTAL GEM of a fully detached home in Port Richmond. This property hits all the checkmarks! Most of the renovations began three years ago with a new roof, vinyl siding, concrete driveway, central air and the full upstairs bathroom. The high ceiling first floor has a well lit separate living room, separate dining room with original stained glass, sliders to paved rear yard and a very nice pantry kitchen. All with walnut bordered white oak hardwood floors and chestnut trim plus a 3/4 bath! The upstairs has high-quality laminate trim flooring including the…

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All about the Staten Island Zoo:

Staten Island Zoo

The Staten Island Zoo is an 8 acre suburban zoo in the West New Brighton section of Staten Island. The zoo is open all year, with the exception of Christmas, New Year's Day and Thanksgiving. The Staten Island Zoo (also known as Barrett Park) can be traced back to three Staten Island War Heroes; Major Clarence Barrett, Colonel Richard Penn Smith, and Colonel Edward Harden. In the 1800, this area was home to many high ranking military officers who owned stately estates on Clove Road such as Colonel Smith and Colonel Harden.

The Staten Island Zoo was built on the grounds of Colonel Edward Harden. Colonel Harden and his wife Julia moved into 614 Broadway on Staten Island in 1908, where they resided in what would…

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