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Finding a Real Estate Agent

The Best Ways to Find a Realtor in your Area:

When it comes to buying or selling a home, going through the steps alone with no help can be tricky and stressful. Finding a realtor in your area is the best way to go. However, finding a good realtor that meets all of your needs and wants during the process can be tricky. Finding a reliable real estate agent can be simple if the proper research is done.

Doing research to find a good realtor in your area is the best way to make sure your needs are met. Researching online is one of the main ways to find a highly recommended real estate agent in your area. Different websites and apps are available for all to use to find the best agent that is suitable to you. As well as looking at reviews and…

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Home Improvement Tips: Cleaning Your Driveway

Ways to Clean your Driveway:

Have you cleaned your driveway since purchasing your home? If you haven’t then maybe you will consider giving your driveway a good clean to ensure the safety of your family and to avoid repairs. Some things that grow throughout the driveway include green algae, black algae, moss, and other things. This moss and algae can take away from the appearance of the home and cause some hazards. Some hazards caused by the algae and the moss is the slipperiness. Aside from the hazards, having a clean driveway can be a great attraction for curb appeal. Cleaning your driveway can seem time consuming but it is an easy project for a wonderful summer day especially with the weather we are currently having in Staten Island. Here are…

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FAQs for First Time Buyers

Questions to Ask as a First Time Buyer?

As a first time homeowner it is difficult knowing what to ask your Real Estate Agent while searching for a home. Agents can answer plenty of questions and concerns you have and you shouldn’t steer away from asking. The more you ask, the more you learn, meaning you are more prepared when going into the process. Some frequently asked questions you should ask your agent are as follows.

How much can I spend on a home?

As a first time homeowner, you should go see a mortgage lender to discuss important information from how much you qualify for, with your credit score, and what type of loan should I get. Aside from seeing a mortgage lender, you should review your financials and see what money you have set…

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What You Should Know Before Renting Out Your Home

What to do to become a landlord:

Have you been interested in investing into real estate or hoping to make a little extra money every month? Well then you can actually make it happen with your own property, some rent out one room as an AirBnB rental or even rent out the whole property if they can afford to stay at a second property. Especially here in Staten Island it is very common that many people rent out basements, bedrooms or even whole floors out. However, there are some important things to consider and make happen before moving forward with renting out your property.

Having a rental unit, rental room, rental property, it all comes with risks so you need to be prepared. First thing you should do is assess your situation. Are you comfortable…

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Real Estate Signs that Homeowners Have Fully Paid of their Mortgage

Lion Statues and Red Door's have meaning:

Have you ever been around Staten Island, Brooklyn or different parts of New York and seen two lions in front of homes or even a red door? Well in Real Estate there are traditions that homeowners uphold depending on their own beliefs or based on what the signs mean.

Well homeowners having two lions on the front of their home actually have significant meaning. The meaning of the lion stands very true and honest to its meaning, representation of honor, respect, and strength whether it is put in front of a door or beside a stairway. It can also be found in well-known structures like New York and Paris or even Quebec. A lion statue found at the front of a driveway is meant to watch over a certain area.…

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Home Improvement Tips: Inexpensive Edition

Inexpensive Home Renovations:

Home repairs tend to be expensive, many may not have the budget or don’t even know where to begin. There are many inexpensive home renovations that can make a difference in your home. Home maintenance, which aims to prevent problems from occurring which is also known as preventative maintenance. The following are ideas to help you improve your home in a cost efficient way.

• One inexpensive home renovation is repainting your room. By painting your rooms by yourself you can change the whole appearance of the room in just a matter of a few hours. If you are wondering what paint color to go with, we have a blog that discusses the significance of paint colors.
• Adding crown molding to each of the rooms is very…

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Top Producer Day!

Staten Island Board of Realtors Hosts Top Producer Day:

Every year, the Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR) hosts an event at the Hilton Garden Inn. to award and celebrate Top Producers on their accomplishments for selling homes. On June 29, 2022 SIBOR planned a full day of events for these agents called Top Producer Day. Starting with an awards ceremony of We would like to congratulate our 2021 SIBOR Top Producers from our office! Gold winner, Winnie Wu. Silver winner, Michel Scibetta-Nicolo. And our three Bronze winners who were tied, Frances Brischo, Ross Buxbaum and Brenda Jiang.

Amidst the wonderful event-filled day, Suzanne and Tom sponsor their annual lunch at Lorenzo’s Restaurant within the Hilton. Suzanne and Tom always go the…

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Uncorked 2022!

Staten Island Historic Richmond Town's Biggest Fundraiser:

Last weekend, June 11th 2022 on Staten Island an event called Uncorked was hosted at Historic Richmond Town. This event is significant on Staten Island for fundraising, as the grounds have reopened to the public to be able to host this event. This popular yearly festival combines cuisine and culture, offering a wide range of delectable options for a moderate price. You were able to come and sample delectable delicacies prepared by local restaurants while strolling leisurely through 10 acres of historic parks, sipping wine and listening to music. All proceeds went towards education, preservation, and restoration efforts of Historic Richmond Town.

Like most things we do in this agency,…

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Home Improvement Tips: Bathroom Edition

Ways to Improve Your Bathroom

With the beautiful sunny days that we have been having, it has been a lovely time to renovate and declutter your home. Especially with the summer coming up and having company over, you might be feeling like certain parts of your home need some extra love.

There are many ways to go about improving your home. Sprucing up the bathroom is a way to start, especially during the summer your kids may have friends over, you may even have friends or family over yourself. The bathroom will definitely get used a ton. Whether you are on a budget to clean up an old bathroom to feel brand new or need ways to open the space up when renovating, there's always something you can do to improve the space.

DIY’s to Clean up an Old…

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Latest Office Listing Pricing Reductions

Office Listing Price Reductions: May 2022 - June 2022

When it comes to selling your home, having the perfect price is ideal to help your home sell. If the house has been on the market for a longer period of time than other properties in the region, the realtor may recommend a price reduction. As a result, decreasing the price below similar homes is the quickest approach to sell a house. A price reduction might indicate a very motivated seller. Listed below are some of our latest office listing price reductions over the past month.

29 Cottage Place: MLS #1153816 - A 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, older home with stained glass windows and tin ceilings. The history of this property is amazing, to learn more about this property view the MLS listing!

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