HOW TO AVOID A LOW HOME APPRAISAL
Even when a seller and buyer agree on a price for a home, the deal can collapse if the property appraises for less than that price.

 
 
   

9 SURPRISING THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER LEAVE IN THE BATHROOM
Here are the unexpected items you need to move out of your bathroom, post haste.

 
 
   

GET TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS, EVEN IF YOU'RE SHY
3 reasons to get to know your neighbors ASAP.

 
 
   

FORWARDING MAIL: HOW TO GET YOUR…

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A vegetarian is someone who doesn't eat any forms of animal meat including fish and poultry. Unlike vegans, vegetarians can eat animal products like eggs and milk. For most people, vegetarianism is a moral or religious choice but it can actually be extremely beneficial for your health. Numerous people ranging from celebrities to historical figures have sworn to vegetarianism. Going as far back to Leonardo da Vinci to today's Steve Jobs, vegetarianism is a choice that many benefit from. 

Heart Disease 

One in four deaths in America are caused by cardiovascular disease or more commonly known as heart disease. This sounds extremely morbid but it is a sad truth to be told. Heart disease occurs when plaque (which is a way substance that is made up of…

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Who Am I?

Hi everyone, my name is Joyee Tan, and I am an intern working at Tom Crimmins Realty. I have been living in Staten Island across from Midland Beach my whole life. Currently, I am a student at Brooklyn Technical High School, becoming a senior in the fall. My career goal is to be a photographer because I really enjoy taking photos of nature, city, people, etc. 

Experience At Tom Crimmins Realty 

In the beginning of year 2018, I was planning on looking for some work experience because I've never gotten a job before. In the months of February-March, I have signed up for a program called Summer Youth Employment Program. This program has a lottery based system, which you must be chosen by random pick; I was lucky and got chosen.

Next, I…

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92 Canal Street

This is an all brick Commercial building with approximately 1000 sq. ft. vacant storefront, (with approx. 1400 sq. ft backyard), with apartments on second and third floor above the store. The building faces Tappen Park with two sides of the street metered parking, two short blocks away from Urby development/ Stapleton waterfront. An opportunity to purchase a commercial building with rentals in this up-and-coming area with new restaurants, bars, stores and a recently opened, (and expanded), New Stapleton Waterfront area with esplanade. Listed income and expenses are approximate, and do not include potential $2500.00 per month income from storefront which is currently vacant. 

For more information, please contact:

James Murphy 

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322 Winchester Ave

You should come see this well maintained ranch on park like property (80x100) in the heart of Eltingville! It is extremely close to express buses, shopping, and the train station. This home is perfect for a starter home, roof raise, or downsizing. The features include 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, newer roof, hardwood floors, finished basement, newer windows, high hats, working fireplace in the living room, and a continuous Amtrol hot water system. Don't miss this opportunity, you wont be disappointed!

For more information, please contact:

Anthony J Cammaroto 

A NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

718-757-6712

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The Current Inventory numbers have increased from 2,187 houses in July 2017 to 2460 houses in July 2018. This increase lead to the increase in Average Days on Market in 2018, as there is a larger market for buyers to choose from.

The chart above displays the total amount of sales that were made from July 2017 to July of 2018. This chart shows that 52 more homes were sold in July of this year, at least a 13.97% significant sale increase compared to July of last year. 

The average listing price has increased from $558,127 in July 2017 to $626,488 in July 2018. This was caused by both the increase in Days on Market and the increase in the Current Inventory when compared to 2017.

The average sale price of homes has significantly…

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Overview

Staten Island University Hospital is a specialized teaching hospital located in Staten Island. What began as a one-room infirmary more than 150 years ago has grown to become a 714-bed teaching hospital that spans two campuses, providing a vast array of services in health and wellness. The 17-acre North campus houses Staten Island’s most modern emergency department, a state-of-the-art education center, and a medical arts pavilion. The South campus boasts its own emergency department and offers a range of specialty programs, including geriatric psychiatry, behavioral health and substance abuse services. SIUH is one of three hospitals in Staten Island and the only one that has an Emergency Medicine Residency.

History

Founded in 1861 as the 

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Staten Island Technical High School

Staten Island Technical High School, commonly called Staten Island Tech or SITHS, was founded in 1988. Located in Staten Island, New York City, the school is operated by the New York City Department of Education. In 2005, Staten Island Tech became the only Specialized High School in Staten Island. It consistently ranks among the best schools in New York City in graduation rate, Regents test scores, and attendance. In 2012, SITHS was ranked #1 on the New York Post's list of the city's best high schools, #77 in the nation on U.S. News & World Report's list of Best High Schools, and #23 on their list of the nation's top schools in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

History

SITHS is a highly…

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Hailing from none other than Arrochar, local celebrity Elissa Montanti is working hard to improve the lives of children all around the world.

It all started in 1997, after reading the poignant words of Kenan Malkic, a child who lost both arms and one leg in the Bosnian civil war. “God and all merciful people to help me getting prosthetics," he pleaded, and Elissa could not ignore. Elissa faced a period of depression following the loss of her relatives, that left her confused and lost. However, she was inspired by the struggle of children in Bosnia-Herzegovina, a province of former Yugoslavia, during their bloody civil war. She initially appealed to the United Nations ambassador to Bosnia asking to send supplies to children of the region, a province of…

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Why are Beach Cleanups Important? 

Have you ever wondered what happens to the trash that is left on the beach? Sometimes it stays there for a while, but most of the time it is harming animals living in the oceans and beaches. When the trash that we leave behind on the beach gets into our oceans, animals can easily mistake the vast amount of trash as their certain food source. An example of this action is with sea turtles because when a sea turtle sees a plastic bag floating around in the ocean, they might mistake it for a jellyfish and then swallowing it as a whole. This can be extremely harmful to the sea turtles because eating that plastic bag is bad for their health. The plastic bag can prevent the sea turtles from eating anymore, thus, cause it to…

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