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Welcome To The 25th Annual Suburban Home and Garden Show In Suffern NY 10901

It's that time of year again - The Annual Suburban Home and Garden Show. It's taking place right now at Rockland Community College in Suffern New York 10901 and if you haven't yet gotten a chance to get over there to see it, you still have today to do it. The show will run until 6:00 this evening.

With the economy and real estate market, being what it is, people are not moving as frequesntly as they used to and are opting to remain where they are and upgrade instead of relocating. The 25th Annual Suburban Home and Garden Show provides a venue where you can check out all the latest of what's new in home decorating and home improvement all under one roof. And, if you should decide that you'd prefer moving, whether its downsizing or upsizing, you'll find real estate professionals and lenders on hand to offer any help or advice you might need to navigate thru the process.

Held at the Rockland Community College Fieldhouse, this home and garden show is the biggest one in the tri-state area with over 350 exhibits, demonstrations and seminars. You can explore new ideas and all the latest in home decorating, home improvement, gardening and landscaping. You can see sample products, meet contractors, designers and installers and even investment companies that can help you finance your project.

At the show, you can find significant savings and promotions on many of the exhibited products and services.ow specials. If you're a do-it your self-er or are prepared to pay cash and carry you're sure to find some bargains.

The economy has made prospective buyers think twice about making a move and made sellers aware that in order to sell in this market they need to have their homes updated and in great condition. So whether you'rethinking of doing a home remodeling project or just curious about what's new and availablecome join us at the Home Show where you can do all your browsing and comparison shopping under one roof.

I'll be there at the Coldwell Banker booth to answer any of your home buying questions. Hope to see you there!!

The 25th Annual Suburban Home & Garden Show takes place February 10-12, 2011. The show hours are:

Friday Feb 10 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday Feb 11 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday Feb 12 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Admission: Adult $10.00 Senior Citizen $5.00 Child (Under 16) Free

Just to whet your appetite, here's a look at some of the show activity from a past event. It was lots of fun and a great way to network!!

The asking price you set for your home significantly affects whether you will profit in the sale, how much you will profit and how long your home will sit on the market. Your real estate agent's knowledge of the overall market and what's selling - or not selling - will be invaluable in helping you determine the price. The objective is to find a price that the market will bear.

Here are some points to consider:

Time. Time is not on your side when it comes to real estate. Although many factors influence the outcome, perhaps time is the biggest determinant in whether or not you see a profit and how much you profit. Studies show that the longer a house stays on the market, the less likely it is to sell for the original asking price. Therefore, if your goal is to make money, think about a price that will encourage buyer activity (read: fair market value).

Value vs. Cost. Pricing your home to sell in a timely fashion requires some objectivity. It's important that you not confuse value with cost - in other words, how much you value your home versus what buyers are willing to pay for it. Don't place too much emphasis on home improvements when calculating your price, because buyers may not share your taste. For instance, not everyone wants hardwood floors or granite countertops.

Keep it simple. Because time is of the essence, make it easy for the buyers. Remain flexible on when your agent can schedule showings. Also, avoid putting contingencies on the sale. Though a desirable move-in date makes for a smoother transition between homes, it could cause you to lose the sale altogether.

As the proposed new Tappan Zee Bridge which spans the Hudson river between Rockland, NY to Westchester, NY reaches the final stretch before construction starts, some South Nyack residents are facing the fact that their homes may be snatched by the state of NY by Eminent Domain. Others may have temporary easements issued, allowing construction to go forward but would have their property returned when the project is completed.

AOver six acres of South Nyack will be swolled up by the proposed new approaches, loosing tax dollars for the village in the process. Current owners will be compensated for the loss of their property at "The fair market value" aas determined by state officials. For residents objecting to both the project or wishing to dispute the value placed on their property there are several things to do. Read more...

The cycling event Gran Fondo New York, which will be taking place once again on May 20, 2012 It is the second edition of this event. www.granfondony.com

The organizers are currently recruiting volunteers for the event: http://gfnyvolunteer.eventbrite.com/

Like last year, Gran Fondo has an aid station right in Piermont, and we're also looking for directional volunteers along the route in Piermont/Alpine/Orangetown/Nyack/Congers.

I'm wondering if you could help me with getting the word out about volunteering at Gran Fondo 2012. Volunteers get an event t-shirt, musette bag and noisemakers. There will be 6,000 cyclists from all around the world coming to take on the 100-mile course from NYC to Bear Mountain and back.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact

Lidia / info@granfondony.com and tell her Vanessa from Bunburys sent you!

Gran Fondo New York

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Gran Fondo New York brings Italian cycling culture to the world's greatest city.