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Real Estate 101: Lead Paint Disclosure

Whether you are listing your home or you are buying the Staten Island home of your dreams - you are given a handful of paperwork to fill out and sign. But do you understand any of it? Well one of the important pieces of paperwork that is given to homeowners and buyer is the lead paint disclosure form. 

Before 1978, most homes and condominiums built had lead-based paint. Throughout the years, as many paints do, it chips or deteriorates and turns to lead dust which causes a serious health problem. It's important for Staten Island first time homebuyers to get an understanding of the lead-based hazards they may encounter. 

"Congress passed the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992, also known as Title X, to protect families from…

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30 Arbutus Way | S.E. Annadale, Staten Island

Location! Location! Location! Nestled on a private cul-de-sac, surrounded by multi million dollar homes in Southeast Annadale, Staten Island. This home offers many unique features such as: open space floor plan, 22 feet cathedral ceilings, two wood burning fireplaces, formal library/office. Very large and spacious rooms. Resort like backyard with huge l-shape pool, surrounded by lush landscape. A column portico offers European elegance.

Now that you're interested in this prestigious South East Annadale, Staten Island home - call Daisy Grispino at (646) 872-2013.

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Use These Buzzworthy Words in Your Staten Island Listing

Just as pictures are worth a thousand words in selling your Staten Island home, your listing description is just as powerful. Words that you use in your real estate listing can really impact the first impression that the property makes on potential buyers. Whether you are writing the real estate listing, or the house is being promoted by one of our real estate professionals, it is important to use the right words to convey what pictures might not be able to. 

Here are a few words to use in your description that will really bring positive attention to your real estate listing:

"Within Walking Distance Of..."

People like knowing their surroundings, some times street names don't ring a bell but businesses and bus routes do. Can you walk from your…

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What to Ask When Interviewing Architects

In the past year, there has been a surge of Staten Island new construction homes. If you are deciding to join the trend - know that the decision to build a home might be one of the biggest you make in your life. You’ve found the perfect plot of land and have a vision of your dream home, but you need someone to make it a reality. It’s time to interview architects.

You’ll want to ensure you choose a professional that understands your design aesthetic, communicates well, can design on budget and has an upstanding reputation. Below are a few key questions to ask when deciding whom to hire.

Do You Have A Specific Design Style?

When interviewing architects, be sure to ask each one if they have a specific aesthetic and if you can see a portfolio…

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How to Add Color to Your Home Décor this Spring

Getting ready for Spring and want to add some color to your house? Keep in mind there is a fine line between adding color to your home décor and using too much. A little bit of color will add a lot of fun and interest to your Staten Island home design, but too much color can be overwhelming. How can you achieve that perfect balance?

Use Color Schemes

Before choosing the colors for your décor, do a little bit of research into color schemes and how they work, so you know how to combine colors harmoniously.

For example, you can choose a complementary color scheme with shades that are across each other on the color wheel – such as blue and orange or purple and yellow. On the other hand, you could try an analogous color scheme, which is a scheme where…

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2015 SIBOR Top Producers

(l. to r.) Sallyanne Malfi (BRONZE TEAM), Dale Taranto (SILVER), Suzanne & Tom Crimmins

With much pride and gratitude, Suzanne and I would like to sincerely thank the following Top Producer:

Kawing Chiu (GOLD)

Dale Taranto & Mahabubul (Rashid) Bhuiyan (SILVER)

Tony Vega, Rosanne Fischer & Renee Bocignone (BRONZE)

Tom Delese and Sallyanne Malfi (BRONZE TEAM)

Along with these Top Producers we would also like to thank all our hardworking professional agents for their loyalty and success. The team effort is noticed and appreciated!

Check out more pictures from a great morning at the SIBOR Top Producers Breakfast gallery.

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307 Sharon Avenue | Silver Lakes, Staten Island

307 Sharon Avenue is a one family 3 stories Colonial home is located in Silver Lakes, Staten Island - conveniently off of Forest Avenue. A quaint 3 bedroom home on a beautiful tree - lined street. Lots of kitchen cabinets, newer windows and roof. Access to large manicured yard from dining room. Plenty of storage in detached shed. Short distance to schools, transportation, close to Staten Island Zoo and Silver Lakes Park.

Contact listing agent, Abe Aruch, for more information or call the office at (718) 370-3200.

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Mental Health Society Holds 2016 Gala

Victoria Droumbakis is gala Chairperson for the Staten Island Mental Health Society (SIMHS). This Friday, March 18th, the Mental Health Society held a gala at Above to honor Melissa Rabinovich and Fern Aaron Zagor.

By: Carol Ann Benanti | benanti@siadvance.com 

The Staten Island Mental Health Society's 2016 Gala attracted an enthusiastic crowd Friday in the Above Ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn, which abounded with elaborate raffle prizes and dancing galore.

Entertainment at the Bloomfield venue was provided by members of the SIMHS Children's Theatre Association Performing Arts Company, led by award-winning artistic director Rosemarie Callahan, with DJ entertainment by Sound Explosion.

Honored during the evening were NY1 News…

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"Finish the Fight Against Cancer Fundraiser" Was A Massive Success

Finish the Fight Against Cancer Coordinators (l. to r.), Francine Gilberto, Suzanne Crimmins, Bonnie Licursi, Sallyanne Malfi.

Our American Cancer Fundraiser at The Stone House Restaurant on Friday, March 18th, was a huge success. The room was filled with over 150 great caring people and we raised over $13,000 for a great cause!

My wife, Suzanne, and Fran Gilberto did an amazing job chairing the event. I would also like to thank Marion Alameda, Sallyanne Malfi, Bonnie Licursi, my daughter Alexandra, my sons Billy & Ryan, Samantha Wong and Louis Giacalone for all their help especially with the raffles. Peter Botros once again outdid himself. The food and service was phenomenal. I would also like to thank the following sponsors for their…

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February 2016 Real Estate Market Recap

Staten Island real estate market is still going strong in the seller's market. Here are the statistics for February 2016 & 2015:

In 2015, 227 properties were sold in the month of February. This February, 313 homes were sold. The 86 sale side difference proves that although there has been more inventory, competition is still among buyers.

This chart shows that the average sale price of a house in Staten Island also had a healthy increase: from $442,895 in February of 2015 to $499,480 in February of 2016. There was also less days on the market for those sellers and buyers who are looking for a quick closing.

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