PURCHASING YOUR FIRST HOME CAN BE AN OVERWHELMING TASK FOR MOST BUYERS.  1.      HAVING AN AGENT REPRESENTING THEM...SHOULD BE THE BUYERS FIRST STEP..IN ORDER TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD....AN BUYER'S AGENT MUST ALWAYS WORK IN THE BEST INTEREST'S OF THE BUYERS2.        A GOOD BUYERS AGENT CAN PROVIDE ACCESS TO NOT ONLY THE ...MLS ..BUT FSBO'S , PRE-FORECLOSURE'S , AND REO'S . 3. A GOOD BUYER'S AGENT WILL DO THE LEG WORK PREVIEWING HOMES ...SAVING YOU VALUABLE TIME 4. YOUR BUYERS AGENT CAN LEGALLY PROVIDE YOU WITH A COMPARATIVE MARKET ANALYSIS SO YOU CAN DETEMINE THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF YOUR PURCHASE...PREPARE YOUR INITIAL OFFER AND THEN USE HIS/HER NEGOTIATING SKILLS TO GET YOU THE BEST PRICE AND TERMS FOR THE HOME YOU LOVE5 A GOOD BUYERS AGENT WILL BE CLOSING ON AVERAGE 3- 6 HOM... 01/04/2008

 Here is some information on getting your house ready to sell regarding exteriors and landscaping.ENHANCE CURB APPEAL First impressions are lasting impressions. A large percentage of home buyers decide whether or not to look inside a house based on its curb appeal--the view they see when they drive by or arrive for a showing.  An inviting exterior entices prospective buyers to step inside with a "this could be ours" attitude.  You can help make sure they come inside your home by spending some time to freshen up its exterior appearance.PAINTING PAYS OFFA new coat of paint can do wonders to restore a home's appeal.  Is your exterior paint cracking, peeling or chipping? If your budget can stand it, a top-quality job of scraping, filling holes, priming and a fresh coat of paint will increas... 01/03/2008

Staten Island Real Estate, What will help give you an edge selling your home?When ddeciding to sell, your first order of business should make a good impression from the moment a potential buyer pulls up to the house. A buyer's first impression of a home will include the home's exterior, the landscaping, the gutters and the front door, and general cleanliness of your home.Peeling trim paint can be a a significant turn off in a buyer's eyes. A poorly painted exterior of the home with strange or poorly coordinated colors and you could lose buyers at the first glance. Don't underestimate the importance of good lawn care either. A lawn that looks good on the outside gives the impression that someone cares and takes interest in the maintenance of the home.However, If you want to sell it...Pai... 12/30/2007

      If you're seeing spots on your carpet, you can probably make use of these simple tips for removing common carpet stains.   Tar, grease, chewing gum and wax Remove as much as possible by gently scraping with a dull knife, then treat the stain with dry-cleaning fluid. For chewing gum, try applying ice cubes in a plastic bag to harden the gum before scraping.   Cigarette burns Patching is necessary for complete repair, but you can mask the damage. Snip off the darkened fiber ends, then blot the area with a solution of 1 teaspoon detergent and 1 teaspoon vinegar in a quart of warm water.   Lipstick Gently blot with a dry-cleaning solution, then rinse with a solution of 1 tablespoon ammonia in a cup of water.   Animal stains, fruit juices If the stain is still wet, try repeatedly spon... 12/29/2007

Send Change of Address to: ❑ Post Office: give forwarding address❑ Charge accounts, credit cards❑ Subscriptions: notice requires several weeks❑ Relatives and friendsDon’t Forget: ❑ Bank: transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in new city❑ Insurance: notify new location for coverage: life, health, fire, auto❑ Automobile registration: transfer of car title registration if necessary;also driver’s license, city windshield sticker, motor club membership❑ Utility companies: gas, light, water, telephone, perhaps fuel; get refundof deposits; arrange for immediate service in new location❑ Route deliveries: laundry, newspaper, milk, diapers; changeover of services❑ School records: ask for copies or transfer of children’s records❑ Medical, dental, prescription histories: ask doctor and dentist for ... 12/28/2007

The ApproachThe first few seconds, when your Sales Associate arrives with a potential buyer, can literally make or break a sale.Make certain that the first things to come into view are neat and attractive.The EntryThe front entry area and front door should be warm and inviting. The area should be swept clean, and the dooritself should be in good repair (painted, if necessary). A seasonally decorative touch can set the proper inviting tone.The ViewWindows should be clean and sparkling in order to maximize the light entering the home and to provide aninviting scene from the exterior. Keep curtains and window coverings open whenever possible to achieve a bright,open effect.The SurroundingsFaded or worn paint or papers on the walls and ceilings can create a drab effect throughout the interi... 12/28/2007

When does a website become an authority, it's quite simple . Give people information and stop thinking about sales. The first reason people search the Internet is to get information and providing just that is the key. In real estate the Internet will be and most likely is number one place people seek information on their next move. Being a Staten Island real estate agent, I know in the today that keeping people engaged in the information I provide will help potential sellers sell their home faster and give those seeking a home a valuable tool to make a good investment decision.Additionally, I am very happy to part of Neuhaus Realty team here on Staten Island because of its quality tradition. I choose Neuhaus Realty mainly because of Mimi Neuhaus the owner shared the same principals I sh... 12/24/2007

FREECredit Repair Seminar January 17th 2008 7pm - 8pmKeynote Speaker - Anthony Focca  •·       Purchasing or Refinancing a Home?•·       Buying a Car•·       Looking to learn how the Credit Scoring agencies work•·       Bad Credit to Good Credit•·       Good Credit to Great Credit•·       Learn how your credit affects your interest rate. Let us help improve your credit! Topics to be covered:What is a credit score?Credit Score ProvidersFactors influencing your credit scoreCommon Credit ProblemsHow Does Credit Scoring Affect YouCredit RatingsImproving Your Credit Score Place: 1110 South Ave 1st floor Conference Room (Next to the Hilton Hotel)Date: January 17th 2008, next seminar to be held Feb. 28th Time: 7pm -8pmCoffee & Dessert to be served.Calls for a reservation, seats are limited1-80... 12/20/2007

 September 19, 2007Liz and I are native Staten Islanders. Though we live in New Jersey (Hey, New Yorkers do you need a transplant to help you buy a new home in New Jersey? If so, call me!) our family still enjoys the leisurely 50 minute ride back to "the Rock." One of our favorite haunts is Snug Harbor (as kids the grounds were known as Sailor Snug harbor because the complex was originally built as a retirement home for sailors). At Snug Harbor on Richmond Terrace you will find the Staten Island Children's Museum. You can access the Museum's website at www.statenislandkids.org. My favorite section is the Insect wing. There is a live bee colony encased in glass; the bees travel in and out of the building by a special tunnel and trap door. There's a make believe vet clinic that the kids c... 09/19/2007

Once again the Staten Island Board of Realtors was a proud sponsor of this years Relay for life event .  It was held on June 8th and 9th 2007  at the Wagner college campus SI, NY .  This event is held yearly, it is a wonderful touching event.  Every year there is a theme, this year was the Italian feast.  Most of the participants pitch tents and stay overnight.  People walk or run around the track all night long.  The American Cancer society along with their volunteers always do such a great job making sure the event is successful.  There's always so much to do and the event offers entertainment day and night.A.T. REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS LLC and their team collected over $10,000 for the American Cancer society.We did this by sending e-mails, selling raffles and a beauty basket, and gett... 08/07/2007

Todt Hill Real Estate  We here at the Best Real Estate continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below you will find Todt Hill real estate statistic for the 1st week of August.  New homes on the market: 2Number of homes entering escrow: 1Number of homes closing escrow (sold): 1Number of homes expiring: 0Avg. Days on Market: 176  To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home eval, please visit: http://www.besthomeproperties.com/   If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about Todt Hill or would like to be the first to know about hot new listings before other buyers do, then give me a call at: 718-273-7777  Josh Goldstein Best Real Estat... 07/16/2007

Emerson Hill Real Estate  We here at the Best Real Estate continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below you will find Emerson Hill real estate statistic for the 1st week of August.  New homes on the market: 2Number of homes entering escrow: 0Number of homes closing escrow (sold): 0 Number of homes expiring: 2Avg. Days on Market: 106  To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home eval, please visit: http://www.besthomeproperties.com/   If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about Emerson Hill or would like to be the first to know about hot new listings before other buyers do, then give me a call at: 718-273-7777  Josh Goldstein Best ... 07/16/2007

Princes Bay Real Estate  We here at the Best Real Estate continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below you will find Princes Bay real estate statistic for the 1st week of august.  New homes on the market: 9Number of homes entering escrow: 6Number of homes closing escrow (sold): 1Number of homes expiring: 2Avg. Days on Market: 134 To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home eval, please visit: http://www.besthomeproperties.com/   If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about Princes Bay or would like to be the first to know about hot new listings before other buyers do, then give me a call at: 718-273-7777  Josh Goldstein Best Real ... 07/16/2007

ANNADALE Real EstateWe here at the Best Real Estate  continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below you will find ANNADALE real estate statistic for the 1st week of August.New homes on the market: 9Number of homes entering escrow: 6Number of homes closing escrow (sold): 8Number of homes expiring: 4Avg Days on Market: 113To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home eval, please visit: http://www.besthomeproperties.com/  If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about ANNADALE or would like to be the first to know about hot new listings before other buyers do, then give me a call at: 718-273-7777Josh GoldsteinBest Real Estate718-273-7777... 07/15/2007

Willowbrook  Real EstateWe here at the Best Real Estate  continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below you will find Willowbrook real estate statistic for the 1st week of August.New homes on the market: 9Number of homes entering escrow: 3Number of homes closing escrow (sold): 0Number of homes expiring: 3Avg Days on Market: 114To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home eval, please visit: http://www.besthomeproperties.com/  If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about Willowbrook  or would like to be the first to know about hot new listings before other buyers do, then give me a call at: 718-273-7777Josh GoldsteinBest Real Estate7... 07/15/2007

Growing up on Staten Island, we all knew about the dump, a huge landfill situated in the Fresh Kills down at the end of Victory Boulevard. On hot summer days you smelled the dump. Now that I'm older and live in Monmouth County, New Jersey, I think more about the ecology and what type of world our grandchildren will have. Clean water? Trees? Grass? Wildlife?Believe it or not just last week a local ice cream company just launched a new flavor called "Staten Island Landfill." http://kutv.com/watercooler/watercooler_story_164132930.html But today's rant is about plastic. Just like that line from the movie The Graduate.  I was changing an outside spotlight the other day.  First I had to extract the light bulb from its plastic packaging. Or should I say sarcophagus?  Is it me or is plastic re... 06/18/2007

Tottenville is the Southern most location of Staten Island, New York City and New York State.  Tottenville was named in 1869 after Gilbert Totten a local American Revolutionary War hero.  The area of Tottenville is approximately 1.7 square miles.  Tottenville is bound on the West side by Arthur Kill and on the East side by Raritan Bay which opens into the Atlantic Ocean.  At the tip of Tottenville is the Conference House built in 1678 by the Billop family.  On September 11, 1776, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams & Edward Rutledge met here with Lord Howe at His request in an unsuccessful effort to halt the American Revolution. Today you can stroll the Conference house and its winding paths, and enjoy the many beautiful views and fresh air and Natural surroundings. Tottenville is also home t... 05/30/2007

Charles Gucciardo & Concetta Pepenella Market Opinion Managing Broker of Prudential Appleseed Realty and Senior Loan Officer w/ Mortgage LinksBroker Associate Concetta Pepenella  As far as Real Estate is concerned We think the market now, if homes are Priced Right and managed properly there should be no problem selling.  Positive News is Interest rates are 6.25% to 6.50%.     Information gathered thru the Multiple Listing of Staten Island - New York as follows: January1 2006 thru May 14, 2006 4292 New Listings Actively for sale on the market. 1323 Units Sold January 1, 2007 thru May 14, 2007 3639 New Listings Actively on the market 1285 Units Sold As you can see from the information above, the housing market is still stable on Staten Island, New York Concetta and Charles can be reached ... 05/14/2007

If you are interested in becoming a licensed real estate professional on Staten Island feel free to contact me at your earlies convience(347)297-1075 or email me at gad0876@aol.com 04/12/2007