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Realtors to the Heroes Toy Drive

On December 4th 2014, the team Realtors to the Heroes of Tom Crimmins Realty held its annual toy drive. This year, the special event was held at Flanagan’s Tavern. Flanagan’s is located on Amboy Road in the Great Kills section of Staten Island.

Tom Crimmins Realty recently opened its second office, located at 282 Nelson Ave in the Great Kills area of Staten Island. We strive to not only provide excellent service to our clients, but to give back to our communities. This year’s Realtor to the Heroes toy drive is for the Police Officer Rocco Laurie Foundation. The foundation has annual scholarships for junior high school students and participates in outreach endeavors.

The event held at Flanagan’s garnered hundreds of toys, mostly donated by active &…

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Time to Give: Tom Crimmins Realty Toy Drive 2014

Although it seems too early to start preparing for Christmas, it is soon upon us!

We have started our Toy Drive and are asking for any donations. The past toy drives were sponsored by the CYO. Last drive produced over 500 toys and were distributed mainly to the community. Majority of the toys were given to an afterschool program, Physical Fitness and Wellness Program, and children in Port Richmond.

This year, all toys will go to the CYO for further distribution to various needy organizations.

Tom Crimmins Realty will be accepting donations, you can drop off toys at our 304 Manor Road office in Westerleigh. 

Please share with family and friends!

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Another Successful & Fun Spooktacular At The Staten Island Zoo

Yet another year of sold out Spooktacular fun at the Staten Island Zoo this past weekend. The jungle exhibit was turned into a Frozen theme attraction and the safari exhibit became the ever popular haunted house. Other attractions included: Zoo Family Feud, sit down show for the Wizard of Oz, a walk through Candy Land and a "Transylvania's Got Talent" show.

Tom Delese, a former toy and industrial designer, as well as retail advertising account executive at Staten Island Advance, is the mastermind behind the Souvenir Family Portrait Booth. Tom Carnesecchi, a fellow colleague of Delese's from Staten Island Advance, assisted in building the family oriented booth. The same backdrop and decorations have been used since the first year - back in 2004.

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September 2014 Staten Island Real Estate Market Recap

The fall season has hit Staten Island real estate, and we put together the Island market recap from September 2014. 

The fall season started with 298 monthly sale in properties. Monthly volume on Staten Island increased from August 2014, although monthly sales decreased a bit from last month. Great Kills area had the highest number of sales in September, with a number of 31. Second, is Westerleigh who had 21 sale sides.

Staten Island kicks off the season with an average sale price of $438,310, which is a significant increase from August 2014's $417,303. 

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Tom Crimmins Realty Opens New Office On South Shore

Watch out South Shore! Tom Crimmins Realty has officially opened their doors in a new office located at 282 Nelson Avenue. 

Since starting in the real estate business four years ago, Tom Crimmins Realty became the fastest growing real estate company on Staten Island. Having a new office location on the south shore allows every area on Staten Island to be serviced by our seasoned professionals respectively. 

According to Staten Island Board of Realtors MLS Ranking, in 2013, Tom Crimmins Realty finished third islandwide. Stats also show the firm is the #1 on the North Shore agency regarding actual sales. Crossing fingers these stats will continue in our adventures in the south shore.

Years of experience helping buyers and sellers means Tom Crimmins…

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Tom Delese - Recognized As One Of Zillow's Top Real Estate Agents

Earlier this year, Tom Delese received the first Rising Star Award at SIBOR's 2014 Top Producer's Breakfast, Agent Day. Now, Tom Delese is being recognized as one of Zillow's Top Real Estate Agent. We are proud of our friend and fellow real estate salesperson, Tom Delese, on his accomplishments.

'Zillow’s going coast-to-coast shining the spotlight on some of the best agents in cities across the country. These Zillow Premier Agents are successful in their community and have used Zillow to help grow their business.'

Today’s New York, NY agent finds balance in his life by enjoying numerous hobbies outside of his career, including flying remote control aircraft, collecting books, and building wooden train…

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EXTRA EXTRA! Read All About It: Tomorrow's Leaders Have Been Chosen!

"today's writers...tomorrow's leaders"

Alas, the Tom Crimmins Realty 5th Grade Essay Contest has ended!

Students were asked: To what extent will the St. George Ferris Wheel impact the Staten Island community? Support all answers with either three major benefits or disadvantages.

Over 500 essays were submitted and read. Our young writers varied in listing benefits and disadvantages of the 625 feet tall St. George Ferris Wheel and side attractions that will follow. Benefits ranged from new job opportunities like handymen, tour guides, chefs and waiters in local restaurants to a boom in St. George real estate market to the wheel's efficient energy usage. Some disadvantages extended from lose of parking spaces, littering and finally to an idea of…

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Tom Delese Receives First Rising Star Award, Other Tom Crimmins Realty Honorees Receive Top Producer

(l. to r.) Tom Delese, Tom Crimmins, Kawing Chiu

Yesterday, March 13, 2014, SIBOR hosted a recognition breakfast for top producers. Our very own Tom Delese received the first Rising Star Award, as well as Top Producer Bronze, for his accomplishments in the real estate community.

Delese, who has hosted the Halloween family photobooth on behalf of Tom Crimmins the past 3 years at the Staten Island Zoo, started his career as an Industrial Designer working as an educational toy and display designer. Delese then worked as a retail advertising account executive at Staten Island Advance for 34 years. In December 2011, Delese started working at Tom Crimmins Realty and continues at performing excellently as a NYS Licensed Real Estate…

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2013 Real Estate Market Recap

Home sales have substantially increased on Staten Island due to various factors. Buyer confidence is back, sellers are in acceptance for realistic asking prices, and historically low interest rates wrap up the formula of strengthened sales. 

"The key to real estate success in Staten Island, aside from having a seasonal professional staff," said Tom and Suzanne Crimmins, owners of Tom Crimmins Realty LTD.. "Is a well managed and maintained Internet website, aggressive Internet advertising, social media and good old school sale marketing."

Tom Crimmins Realty experienced a phenomenal year. Personal sales increased from 218 sale sides in 2012 to 386 in 2013. These numbers do not include their rentals or Brooklyn sales.

According to Tom Crimmins,…

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Another Successful Year for Christmas Toy Drive

Last year, the Island was struck by Hurricane Sandy; unfortunately many of our friends and families lost their homes and belongings. CYO hosted the "Christmas Toy Drive" for those affected and Tom Crimmins Realty, with many of our friends, helped support. This year makes no difference. 

On behalf of the Director of Catholic Charities of Staten Island, Joe Panepinto, his assistant Michael spoke about this year's drive.

The drive produced over 500 toys and were distributed mainly to the community. Majority of the toys were given to an afterschool program, Physical Fitness and Wellness Program, and children in Port Richmond.

"People are especially generous this time of year," said Michael. "We counted a lot of our donations from Continental…

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