Brian Cicoria's (bcicoria) Blog

Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty is pleased to present this compilation of autumn events, including Harvest celebrations, Halloween parades, farm stand listings, and foliage tours. We Hope that you enjoy the festivities and foliage of the lovely Hudson Valley!       WESTCHESTER-PUTNAM-DUTCHES...

People have been asking about the first-time home buyer tax credit now available in New York State.  It's a little complicated, so we're going to try to explain how it works.  If you want to check out the government's official site on the program, go here.    Here's the lowdown: if you are a firs...

We were happy to see the Journal News write up Prudential Rand's new "Make Your Move" program as part of their "Business in the Burbs" section. We believe that this program is unprecedented throughout the country: never has a broker ever backed up the statement "we believe it is a good time to bu...

As I talk with fellow associates I wonder if the Market is starting to come back, usually when people  feel it is hopeless and they ponder career changes  you have to wonder if we are at the bottom.

It wasn't too long ago that home buyers made offers without financing contingencies and closed the deal in as short as 14 days following acceptance. Quick closes are virtually impossible today if you're buying a home with the aid of a mortgage. And, it's highly recommended to include loan and app...

First you need to know that homeownership is an investment in your future.Owning a home helps build wealth over the long term, and it provides significant social benefits.   On average, owner who purchased their homes six year ago have seen the value of their home rise 24.3 percent during that t...

With all the bank owned properties out there, is this the right market for you. I deal with alot of bank owned homes throughout New York. The basic premise though will appy to anywhere in the USA as all banks virtually operate the same way.The first thing you need to do is be pre-approved for a l...