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152 Corbin Avenue | Great Kills, Staten Island

Immaculate, corner property, one family detached Hi Ranch home for sale is located close to all in Great Kills, Staten Island. Everything renovated, new baths, new kitchen, Anderson windows, raised panel doors, 7 panel bow window, crown molding, new air condition & heat unit.

Exterior beautifully paved with professional landscaping. 

Level 1: Large entry, foyer, walk in closet, garage, laundry/utilities, new 3/4 bathroom, family room with bar and slider to screen house & yard with hot tub.

Level 2: Updated eat-in-kitchen, combo living/dining room, new full bathroom, master bedroom and two additional bedrooms.

Attic: Plenty of storage.

Contact listing agent Joe Morro for more information and set up appointments.

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The Location of Your Home Plays a Role in Your Selling Price - Here's How

One of the most common questions homeowners have before listing their Staten Island home for sale relates to the selling price. Understanding the value of the home is not just comparing the square footage of the space with other homes that have recently sold in the area. While there are many factors that will play a part in a selling price, there is a reason why listing descriptions say "location, location, location." The location of your home for sale can bring it home for buyers and here is why:

Neighboring Properties

The properties that are located next to the home for sale are critical to the property value. For example, a home that is located next to Westerleigh Park or another beautifully maintained home may have more appeal than a home…

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98 Parkview Loop | Bulls Head, Staten Island

Enclosed insulted porch leads you into this two bedroom condo.

Level 1: living/dining room combo, kitchen, fully tiled 1/2 bath, laundry with year old washer/dryer.

Level 2: master bedroom with walk in closet, 2nd bedroom and fully tiled main bath, large linen closet and pull down attic stairs.

Very Conveniently located in the heart of Bulls Head. Close to grocery, bank, restaurants, NYC transportation, easy access to SI expressway and minuted to the Staten Island Mall.

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How to Pass: Your Home Inspection

Home inspections are a tense time for everyone. Sellers are fervently hoping that nothing major is wrong with their home that could hold up the transaction. Buyers are eager to hear that their new Staten Island house is in prime condition. Whatever the wishes, one thing is for sure; any news from an inspector is usually bad news.

Home inspectors are trained to spot hundreds of potential issues with a home and be knowledgeable of local codes, community restrictions and residential permit parameters. Stay one step ahead of your home inspector by reading the list of common home inspection issues below. Then hopefully your inspection won’t reveal any unwelcome surprises.

Electrical Wiring

This is a common bubble-busting issue, especially in older…

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2016 5th Grade Essay Contest

Our 5th grade essay contest was another huge success. We had hundreds of participants and all the essays were amazing!

We had some real tough decisions to make to choose the winners because there were so many wonderful and creative essays. Our committee decided the winners are Yehan Hettiarachehige of Blessed Sacrament, Chloe Sonitis of PS 3, Nicholas Paronich of PS 5 and Manna Sam of PS 54.

The final placement of the student winners will be announced at the award ceremony dinner on June 2nd at the Pepper Jack Grill. The student and parent or guardian will be invited to attend the event. The final placement will be announced on our web site after the awards dinner.

We at Tom Crimmins Realty can’t thank you enough for your participation.

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18 Park Court | Silver Lake, Staten Island

Desirable Silver Lake Courts. Better than new 2013 Side Hall Colonial features a 2 story entry with an open concept floor plan. A banquet sized dining room, laundry, powder room, an amazing eat in kitchen with Vanilla cabinetry - Expresso glazed, highlighted by granite counter tops and Island and High End stainless appliances (Wolf and SubZero) with access to deck/ yard.

Opens to family room with remote fireplace, gleaming rich hardwood floors abound, wainscoting and crown moldings throughout illustrate the craftsmanship of this fine home. Second floor features: 2 incredible lavish baths, and 4 bedrooms including the En Suite Master, pull down attic access. Lower level: spacious recreation room, 3/4 bath, child's playhouse, side entry, utility room,…

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Family Matters: Choosing the Perfect Home for Your Growing Family

Selecting the right Staten Island home to purchase for a family is a monumental task, and this process can seem even more challenging for those with a large or growing family. While choosing the perfect home for a large or growing family is not easy, the process can be broken down by focusing on a the below points.

Focus On Storage Space

When a large family does not have adequate storage space in closets, the attic, the garage and your cabinets, their items will likely find a home on the counters, on the floor and in other undesirable locations. Staten Island home buyers can consider looking for a home that has more storage space than is needed right now to ensure that the new home can accommodate growing needs over the years.

Think About…

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56 Trent Street | Bay Terrace, Staten Island

Situated on a charming tree lined street in Bay Terrace, Staten Island, sits this spacious 2 family detached home - in need of a little TLC. Hardwood floors throughout, this home features a 2nd floor apartment with 3 bedrooms and lots of closet space. You also have 1 full bathroom, large eat-in-kitchen and a combo living/dining room. 

This 1st floor apartment has 2 bedrooms with lots of closet space as well, 1 full bath, eat-in-kitchen and combo living/dining room. Finished basement has full bath and sliders that take you out onto the backyard patio. 

Set on a 50' x 100' plot with a front, side and backyard - this home can be a great investment opportunity.

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Buying or Selling: Three Traits You Want in Your Staten Island Real Estate Agent

For buyers and sellers, choosing the right Staten Island real estate agent is an important and may seem like a difficult decision, but making the right selection is critical. Consider the following essential characteristics for a real estate agent before signing a contract:

Experience

An agent must understand the Staten Island real estate market as well as the practices and processes of buying and selling. While a new agent may have energy and desire, experienced agents will be able to offer insights and experiences which are likely to give their clients the edge in their deal. Experience also indicates negotiating skill.

Of course an agent must be licensed, but they must also be knowledgeable about the specific Staten Island neighborhoods and…

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148 Forest Street | Bulls Head, Staten Island

This lovely two family raised ranch is located on a quiet dead end street, minutes from Victory Blvd and Richmond Ave in Bulls Head, Staten Island. Large eat in kitchen with separate dining and living room, hardwood floors throughout including all 3 bedrooms.

The first level has a large family room with hardwood flooring, half bath laundry room combo with sliders to a screened in 3 season room. Great yard for entertaining and grilling with outside gas hookup. The apartment can also be accessed from the family room or through its own separate entrance, this lovely one bedroom features a dishwasher and refrigerator is perfect for extra living space or as a rental.

Some of this Staten Island home's features are: newer front door, roof, heating, gutters…

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