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2009 

Right now we are working our way toward the goal of regaining that nice, balanced market, where the inventory is not too hogh for demend, and where prices are on as even keel. The market went from one extreme to the other, and now it is struggling to get back to the middle.The great news is that ...
08/24/2009
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08/24/2009
How to Hold an Online Garage Sale When you're thinking about moving, one important step is to get rid of unwanted items that may have accumulated around your home. Organizing a traditional garage sale can be a hassle when you have to gather all your unwanted items, tag inventory, post neighborho...
08/20/2009
DescriptionUnique 2 family detached home, main unit was built in 1982 and is 3 bedroom, hardwood floors throughout. 2nd unit is a duplex 2 bedroom, hardwood floors thruout. House was completely redone in 2001. Roof, siding, hardwood floors, central air, baseboard heat. Too much to list, must see ...
08/20/2009
DescriptionCharming older colonial, 3 bedrooms, nice size yard. Pretty street, original trim, hardwood floors, stained glass. Full basement. Worth taking a look at.Basement: FULL BASEMENT, UTILITIES, LAUNDRYLevel 1: LR, DR, EIK, 1/2 BATHLevel 2: 3 BEDROOMS, FULL BATHWalk up attickFeaturesBedrooms...
08/20/2009
The Governor of New York State has announced that New York will now offer a a federal income tax credit to first-time home buyers. It will allow first-time home buyers to claim a tax credit equal to 20% of their annual mortgage interest costs.  for example: if the annual mortgage interest payment...
08/15/2009
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When a home is sold the seller can generally be expected to pay for: 1) City and State transfer taxes. 2) Payoff all loans in seller's name. 3) Interest accured to lender being paid off, statement fees, reconveyance fees and prepayment penalties  if applicable. 4) Termite work ( if termites were ...
08/14/2009
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When you buy a home  you can generally be expected to pay for the following items: 1) Title insurance. 2) Escrow fee. 3) Notary fee. 4) Recording charges for all documents in buyer's  name. 5) Termite and engineer inspections. 6) tax proration ( from date of acquisition). 7) All new loan charges...
08/14/2009
The real estate market is extremely busy these days. More  and more homeowners are purchasing a home for the first time. Many homeowners are moving up or down or even out of town. Lately it takes around four months from contract to closing, compare to around 60-90 days. Could it be that we hit th...
08/13/2009
Homeowner is extremely motivated.  Charming older colonial, 3 bedrooms, nice size yard. Pretty street, original trim, hardwood floors, stained glass. Full basement. Worth taking a look at.  Offered at $350,000For details or questions please log on to www.irenapopilevsky.com or simply call me at (...
08/10/2009
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