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Realtor Appreciation Event 2022

End of Summer Bash at South Fin Grill:

This past week on September 22nd, Elli Kalamaras of US.Mortgage hosted a Realtor Appreciation Event to conclude the Summer with a great bash. The event was hosted at the South Fin Grill located on Staten Island which around 50 people made it out to, mostly being from Tom Crimmins Realty.

Steven A. Milner the owner of U.S. Mortgage was in attendance as well as Tim M. Kennedy and more to the U.S Mortgage team. It was a great night with discussion about current mortgage rates and all the amazing programs they have to offer. It was a fun night for friends, agents and colleagues to see each other after a hard working summer.

Thank you to Elli Kalamaras and the U.S. Mortgage team for hosting this event…

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Home Improvement Tips: Bedroom Edition

Ways to Improve Your Bedroom:

A bedroom is where your first thoughts of the day happen and your last thoughts happen before going to sleep. For some a bedroom is also an office and needs to have a creative aspect to keep one motivated or a space for you to calm down and relax in. Bedrooms are a space in your home that you can make your own and does not need to match a theme. Simple tips for your bedroom can change the whole appearance of your room.

• One tip to help redesign your bedroom is to paint it a different color. A different color paint can change the whole appearance of the bedroom in a significant way. It also helps clean the room up and pull it all together, an off-white wall compared to a solid bright white room brings out a huge…

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Deere Park

A Trail to Checkout on Staten Island:

With this beautiful weather still around before the cool months come around, Deere Park is a sight to go checkout. It is a popular nature preserve located in Staten Island, NY. This park is located near Todt Hill Rd and Ocean Terrace. The park provides a very scenic and tranquil trail.

The nature preserve is a large wooded area that consists of a greenbelt trail. Discover this 6.0-mile out-and-back track close to New York City. It typically takes 2 hours and 22 minutes to accomplish this trip, which is thought of as being simple. Although this route is well-liked for birdwatching, hiking, and jogging, you may still find some peace and quiet during the slower periods of the day. Throughout the Deere Park,…

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Staten Island Dog Parks

Dog Parks to Visit Here on Staten Island:

If you are a pet owner and dog lover, over the five boroughs of New York have 50 dog parks scattered around in different neighborhoods. Staten Island is home to many dogs and 10 parks that are dog friendly. From the South Shore to the North Shore we have plenty.

Some of the main dog parks that are located on the South Shore of Staten Island include the Crescent Beach Park, Wolfe’s pond park, Long Pond Park, Conference House Dog Park, Ida court playground, and Bloomingdale Park. All of these previously stated dog parks are located near Great Kills, Eltingville, Arden Heights, and Tottenville. Most of the South Shore dog parks are highly rated and you should let your canine loose for some fun!

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Weekend Activites in Staten Island

What to do here on Staten Island:

Whether you live on Staten Island or are willing to take the ferry down for the weekend, there are a bunch of activities to do on the weekends with friends and family or even alone.

One activity that can be done on the weekend is visiting the Staten Island Museum. This museum contains modern art and natural history exhibits all through this physicality. The Staten Island Museum is the only public interest museum still operating in New York City and the oldest cultural institution on Staten Island. The Staten Island Museum was established in 1881 by fourteen of the earliest "environmental activists" in New York City and is home to artifacts and specimens dating from prehistoric to modern times. The Staten Island…

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What is a Condominium?

Pros and Cons of Buying a Condo:

A condominium is a separate unit located in a community with many of those units. A condominium is also known as a “condo.” Condominiums are single units with an abundance of these same units. Some condominiums contain different amenities depending on which condominium you are located in. Some of these amenities could include a fitness area, a social gathering area, a pool, a private parking garage, and many more features. Prices for one of these units could vary based on size of the unit, location, and the amenities. A condominium could be suitable for you depending on your lifestyle.

The advantages of living in a condominium are having cheaper insurance. If you are paying for an HOA then they insure the…

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Golf Courses on Staten Island

About Golf Courses Located Here on the Island:

Golf is a heavily played sport on Staten Island. Staten Island has many golf courses all across the Island to learn more about each one keep reading

La Tourette Golf Course is a highly recommended course located on Richmond Hill Road. This golf course goes back all the way from 1836 and is part of Staten Island’s Greenbelt. End of May sees the yearly New York City Amateur Championship, while June sees The March of Dimes Celebrity Charity Event. This 6708-yard, par-72 course maintains a high standard to guarantee that your experience is nothing short of exceptional. It offers vistas of undulating hills and valleys as well as the charming establishment of Richmond Town. La Tourette also has the…

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What is a Cape Home?

Pros and Cons of Buying a Cape Style Home:

Cape style homes come in different variations which change the layout of the home. There is a cape cod style home which is, typically single-story structures with a pitched, side-gabled roof, with a rectangular design, and a central chimney. The essential elements of Cape Cod homes were preserved, but dormers or second floors were frequently added in succeeding decades. A full cape style home is also referred to by the term double cape. Includes a center entrance and two symmetrical multi-paned windows which are positioned on either side. Additionally, it has a very steep roof and a huge chimney. Naturally, different versions of the Cape design homes will have varied floor plans. A half Cape has a living…

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What is a Bungalow?

Pros and Cons of Buying a Bungalow:

A bungalow is a small single story home that usually contains a low pitched roof. The home style bungalow was built in 1869 in England. Most bungalows have either a single story or a partially second story that has a built in sloped roof. Most bungalows are viewed as small and cozy homes. The bungalow home supplies an open concept throughout the home which contains a living room, a kitchen, lots of storage, and many more features. The majority of New York's bungalows, which once numbered more than the hundreds, have vanished from the city's coastline. However if you do find a bungalow in your area it can be a good purchase depending on your needs.

Some pros of purchasing a bungalow is that it can have a…

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What is a Townhouse?

Pros and Cons of Buying a Townhouse:

Townhouses are a type of multi-floor residence that have their own doors but shared walls with surrounding houses. These properties are often uniform dwellings constructed in discrete communities in the suburbs, most townhouse communities are monitored by a homeowners association. Townhouses are being constructed very often, townhouses account for around 13% of all new single-family construction as of today and have had a 38% increase in growth in just one year. With that being said, the trend will only continue as the years go on. However, living in a townhouse comes with many pros and cons that you may need to weigh out. If you are in the market to buy a new home then a townhouse might be the home for you.

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