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Caryn Ogurek - Real Estate Apprisals & Real Estate Saleperson

Learn more about Caryn's Journey Through Real Estate

Caryn Ogurek is one of our newest agents here at Tom Crimmins Realty. She brings professionalism, integrity and over 20+ years of Real Estate Appraisal experience to our office. It makes her a very qualified Real Estate Agent around for pricing your home just right! Caryn started working as a real estate appraiser in 2002 and worked as an assistant at first. She obtained her certification and started her business, Caryn Michael Appraisals, in 2006.

Backtrack to 1998, prior to stepping into real estate, Caryn became series 7 licensed (amongst several other related licenses) and worked on Wall Street as an assistant trader and an online trading company as well. Soon after the 9/11/2001 tragedy,…

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939 Van Duzer Street

RESIDENTIAL - TWO FAMILY - ATTACHED - FOR SALE IN STAPLETON:

THIS HOUSE FOR SALE CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE TOMCRIMMINSREALTY.COM AS WELL AS NYC.FLEXMLS.COM (MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE)

Two Family, perfect for Investment. Both units are occupied with similar layout and have two bedrooms, and a full bath in each. Current rent is $2150 for 1st floor, and $1650 for 2nd floor, inside access is difficult at this time. Possibility to deliver the house vacant at closing. There is also a full unfinished basement and detached garage with access on Metcalf. Please call agent for more details

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR MORE HOMES IN STATEN ISLAND THEN PLEASE CLICK HERE TO BE DIRECTED TO OUR WEBSITE. IN ORDER TO VIEW MORE OF OUR MLS LISTINGS CONTACT…

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2153 Richmond Avenue

COMMERCIAL - FOR SALE IN NEW SPRINGVILLE:

THIS HOUSE FOR SALE CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE TOMCRIMMINSREALTY.COM AS WELL AS NYC.FLEXMLS.COM (MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE)

PROFESSIONAL/MEDICAL BUILDING FOR SALE IN DESIRABLE RICHMOND AVENUE COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR - This 4 level building offers a variety of professional space suitable for various applications. Building includes rooms for meetings, conferences, waiting rooms and restrooms. Space is flexible and can be reconfigured to accommodate different businesses or practices. This building has 4 split levels and is actually 7500 square feet of usable space. Please check 'Documents' for specific descriptions of each level with square footage available as well as projected rental income and current…

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Arden Heights, Staten Island

All about the Staten Island Neighborhood Arden Heights:

Staten Island is broken down into 14 different zip codes from 10301 to 10314 and into 67 different neighborhoods. Throughout this series of blogs, we will be discussing each and every neighborhood on Staten Island as well as breaking down the history, what stands there today and transportation and what community district it falls into. Staten Island is broken up into three different community districts which are: North Shore, Mid-Island, and South Shore.

Today we will be breaking down all the history about the Staten Island neighborhood, Arden Heights. This neighborhood is home to the South Shore and the zip codes 10309 and 10312. The western portion of Annadale, a Staten Island, New York,…

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32 Maguire Avenue

RESIDENTIAL - SINGLE FAMILY - DETACHED - FOR SALE IN PRINCES BAY:

THIS HOUSE FOR SALE CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE TOMCRIMMINSREALTY.COM AS WELL AS NYC.FLEXMLS.COM (MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE)

This charming house located in Princes Bay, offers 4 tremendous bedrooms and 3 updated baths. This home has been completely updated with amazing attention to details! With a newer roof, newer windows, hardwood floors throughout, laundry room and much more, this is a MUST SEE! The updated kitchen includes a pantry room, an island with granite countertops, and backyard access. The amazing yard features a retaining wall, a two-story barn that could be used as a pool house, storage, guest house, office, and/or recreation area. Very large driveway that…

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Annadale, Staten Island

All about the Staten Island Neighborhood Annadale:

Staten Island is broken down into 14 different zip codes from 10301 to 10314 and into 67 different neighborhoods. Throughout this series of blogs, we will be discussing each and every neighborhood on Staten Island as well as breaking down the history, what stands there today and transportation and what community district it falls into. Staten Island is broken up into three different community districts which are: North Shore, Mid-Island, and South Shore.

Today we will be breaking down all the history about the Staten Island neighborhood, Annadale. This neighborhood is home to the South Shore and the zip codes 10309 and 10312. The neighborhood was given its current name around 1860, and it is…

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Yearly Home Maintenance Schedule

When Home Maintenance Should Be Completed:

When it comes to owning a home, there are many tasks that should be kept up with yearly to ensure your safety and the longevity of your home. Regular house upkeep increases the lifespan of equipment and HVAC systems, among other things. By doing this, you may be able to avoid paying thousands of dollars in unnecessary replacement and maintenance costs. Owning a home versus renting comes with many different commitments. If something fails, the homeowner is responsible for fixing it; there is no landlord to step in. Which goes to show how important it is for the homeowners to keep their house well-maintained.

Monthly maintenance that should be done for your home includes testing smoke detectors. Please…

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19 Livingston Avenue

RESIDENTIAL - SINGLE FAMILY - SEMI-ATTACHED- FOR SALE IN MANOR HEIGHTS:

THIS HOUSE FOR SALE CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE TOMCRIMMINSREALTY.COM AS WELL AS NYC.FLEXMLS.COM (MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE)

Move-in ready, desirable Manor Heights one-family semi-attached home on a quiet tree-lined street. This 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom house has hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, security system. All bedrooms have central air and ceiling fans. Basement is fully-tiled, and attic has extra storage. Roof was renovated in 2019. The yard has a TREX deck, patio, and shed. Level 1: coat closet, eat-in kitchen w/ sliders to yard, combo living-dining, half bathroom. Level 2: Master bedroom, 2 bedrooms, full bath. Basement: Laundry room, family room,…

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Real Estate Word of the Day: Acre

Real Estate Word of the Day: Acre

Historically, the term acre came about in the Middle Ages to roughly describe the area of land that could be ploughed in one day by a yoke of oxen. The word 'acre' was derived from the Old English word 'æcer,' meaning "open field." Today, the acre is used to measure large areas of land. Aside from the United States, its use in other parts of world (including where it originated) has declined significantly in favor of other systems of measurement. In the United Kingdom for example, its use is no longer permitted since 1995's Weights and Measures Act of which instated the hectacre as the main measurement for large areas of land. This is the case in many other European countries as well. The acre is, however, still used…

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122 Hamilton Avenue

RESIDENTIAL - SINGLE FAMILY - DETACHED - FOR SALE IN ST. GEORGE:

THIS HOUSE FOR SALE CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE TOMCRIMMINSREALTY.COM AS WELL AS NYC.FLEXMLS.COM (MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE)

A rare opportunity to own a grand Victorian-era home with a detached two-car garage in the vibrant neighborhood of St. George! This well-maintained property features a huge fieldstone front porch newly-refurbished with a solid mahogany deck. As you step inside the grand entryway you are transported to a time when houses were built to be homes and passed on through generations. The spacious foyer features two beautiful stained glass windows and a grand staircase. This unique home has 9ft ceilings, beautifully-refinished hardwood floors, new interior paint…

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