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THE ENDLESS USES OF VINEGAR!!

11-05-09

Rosa Updale-- Associate Broker: Real Estate Agent in Staten Island, NY

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We all know the uses of vinegar are endless. I just can across an article with several other uses for this magic helper! We know we can clean windows but did you know you can clean your computer, printer and fax machine w/ vinegar and water. Turn equipment off, and with a solution of water and vinegar, dampen a cloth and wipe the surface.

Try getting rid of pen marks w/ white vinegar on a sponge.

You can remove a sticker or decal by from a painted surface by saturating the corners and edges with white vinegar.

Wipe your scissors clean w/ a cloth dipped in full strength vinegar then dry them off w/ a clean cloth.

Clean your coffee pot w/ a solution of equal parts of vinegar and hot water. Run the solution through a cycle, then run three pots of clean water.

Remove water rings on tables w/ equal parts of vinegar and olive oil applied w/ a soft clean cloth, following the grain of the wood. Use another clean cloth to polish it up.

You can get rid of mildew stains, shine your silverware, shine up chrome and stainless steel, polish brass and copper and on and on and on!!

P.S. If you don't like the SMELL of vinegar, try adding some lemon juice to neutralize the smell!

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Good News for Homebuyers

11-05-09

Gaye Granice, Associate Broker

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The Senate today cleared the way to pass a seven month extension and expansion of the tax credit for homebuyers. This tax credit will be extended through April 30th of next year and for first-time homebuyers is equal to 10 percent of the purchase price (capped at $8000) for their primary residence. This tax credit was extended to existing homeowners who lived 5 of the last 8 years in their homes and is capped at $6500. The income limitation has also been increased from $75,000 for singles and $125,000 for couples to $125,000 and $225,000 respectively.

If you are interested in purchasing a home in Brooklyn or Staten Island, feel free to give me a call for the personalized care and attention you deserve in making that important purchase. I would like to help you make your dreams come true. You can call me anytime at 917-575-0583.

Gaye Granice, Associate Broker

Appleseed Homes

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Good News for Home Buyers

11-05-09

Gaye Granice, Associate Broker

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Today we received good news regarding the tax credit for first time homebuyers. Congress has extended the tax credit of $8,000 for those who are buying a primary residence for the first time and also extended the tax credit to existing homeowners (capped at $6500) who have lived the last 5 of 8 years in their current home. They have also increased the income limitation from $75,0000 for singles and $150,000 for couples to $125,000 and $225,000 respectively. The homebuyer tax credit due to expire at the end of November will be extended to April 30 of next year.

If you are interested in purchasing a home in Brooklyn or Staten Island, I would be happy to assist you and give you the personalized service you deserve! Call me, Gaye Granice, of Appleseed Homes at 917-575-0583 anytime! Let me help you to make your dreams come true!

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Bailout for Home Buyers

11-05-09

Scott Donnellan

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It looks as if Congress has extended the home buyers credit until April of 2010. What they did to make it even better for first time buyers was that they said as long as you are in contract by the end of April that you qualify for the credit. Another Interesting caveat is the fact that they also are including a $6500 tax credit for other people who are buying. I think this is a great thing because it potentially can lead to more trade up and trade down buyers. The credit was very successful for 2009 and I believe that it should be strong through 2010 as well.

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LOOK LIKE BUYERS ARE GOING TO GET AN EXTENDED BREAK

11-05-09

Kevin Cavanaugh Associate Broker, ABR

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It looks like the $8000 tax credit for first time buyers will be extended to May 1, 2010. The Senate and The Legislature have both passed the bill which includes higher income limits as well as a provision for step up buyers. A step up buyers is deemed someone who has lived in their property for at least five years. That credit will be for up to $6500. The bill is just awaiting the expected signature of President Obama. For more information on this you can click here.

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