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2012
Ha! Are you tired of all of those commercials this Holidays that featured the doorbell ringing... We would laugh for our dog fell for it every time, and would run to the door. We tried thanking him, praising him, ignoring him, and he was the ever good watch dog ... Well, at least it makes a chang...
12/31/2012
I always pick up 3 or 4 books from the library at one time, and I must admit, I sort of left this one for last... It has 985 pages... Written by Mr. Ken Follett... However, as soon as I started to read the book, it was great, easy reading, full of information that I had forgotten from my childhoo...
12/30/2012
Back in October, 2010 I had written a post on how hard we work for our commission. The same is still true two plus years later. For the seller we must: Inform the sellers if there is a discrepancy at either the Assessor's Office or building Department with regard to the number of bathroom...
12/30/2012
Bob wrote a really nice post on the commission question. We are all faced with this (the subject of lowering your commission) at some point in our career, and it is nice to get another's approach to answering it.Mr. & Mrs. Seller, I Have Already Reduced My Commission 50%!And You Want More? A wh...
12/29/2012
I came across quite a few homes this year that featured an illegal deck, bathroom, etc. Many times it is obvious, and other times not so… I found that many times the agents would not list the deck, bathroom as being illegal on the listing, and I guess were hoping ‘it would correct itself’ or ‘no-...
12/29/2012
Anyone who has lived in New Rochelle will tell you what a great place (city) it is to live in! We are about to celebrate our 325 “Birthday” with a year-long celebration.. The year long celebration theme was introduced on Thanksgiving with banners. “From the Huguenots seeking religious freedom th...
12/29/2012
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A picture is worth a thousand words or in this case a dollar or so! There is free parking until the 31st (it started December 10th) at various munipal parking lots where there are meters, and street parking where there are meters. New Roc Center, etc. are not included. New Rochelle is GREAT!
12/29/2012
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Back in January 2011, I had written a post on using the right people. Times are tough, but regardless of that people will always try and save money for home repairs. I have seen the 'do it yourself-er' who spaces steps too far apart, railings too far apart, installed decks (as they know what to ...
12/28/2012
Whenever there is a special home/estate, it garners a great deal of attention. Such is the case for “Four Chimneys” located at 10 Sheldrake Lane, New Rochelle. Located in New Rochelle just 30 minutes to New York City, this McKim, Mead and White waterfront merits its lofty pedigree. Sited behind ...
12/28/2012
Life is so hectic, and we as agents endeavor to make it as easy as possible for today's lifestyle. IDX (Internet Data Exchange) allows someone to search for properties in the local MLS (Multiple Listing Service). An agent can also personalize that IDX program to also better service his/her poten...
12/27/2012
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