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Great Kills, Staten Island, N.Y. A Glimpse of Great Kills

a rel="nofollow" href="http://deborahbracco.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/great-kills-harbor-this-one.jpg"> Great Kills, Staten Island, N.Y. IS a great place to live. Great Kills Park has a beautiful beach, marina, trails, fishing, bird watching fields and sports fields. You can enjoy a meal by the sunset while sitting at the Marina Cafe, one of Staten Island's most well-known restaurants or its counterpart, The Marina Grand. Meanwhile, several other restaurants line the shore as well, so you have your pick. The town is also home to Great Kills Little League, one of 8 little leagues in Staten Island. Various schools, churches, libraries, and shopping is all within close access as well so convenience and beauty are side by side. Famous names that once lived here are the actors Rick Schroeder, actress Alyssa Milano, comic Bob Levy, and the latest-Lady Gaga! So, if you're interested in seeing the homes Great Kills has to offer or maybe our surrounding towns, please feel free to call me at 718-619-5701, or just click on view homes for sale in Staten Island, New York and let me find you the home of your dreams. I also can let you know what your home is worth in today's market. Deborah Bracco/Appleseed Homes 718-619-5701 Email:deborahbracco@live.com Website: housesstatenisland.com Great Kills, Staten Island, N.Y. A Glimpse of Great Kills

Staten Island Real Estate-Mortgage Rates-How Low Can They Go?

Sellers, want to sell your home? Don't delay any longer, the mortgage rates are better than ever! Buyers ARE out there taking advantage of it RIGHT NOW!

Buyers, are some of you still waiting to buy? DON'T WAIT!

As of January 19, 2012, the results of Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Survey states that mortgage rates are reaching all time lows!! The average 30 year fixed mortgage rate has been below 4.0% for the last 6 weeks! The survey states that the 30 year fixed rate mortgage averages 3.89% while last year the 30 year fixed rate mortgage averaged 4.71% at this time. The 15 year fixed rate mortgage averages 3.16% and last years 15 year fixed rate mortgage averaged 4.08%.

So, like the saying goes "There's no time like the present!" Call me at 718-619-5701 or email me at deborahbracco@live.com for a free no obligation market analysis if you're ready to sell your home and purchase that dream home you've been waiting for. Maybe you're getting married and realize purchasing a home is a great investment in your future. Click here to search the MLS FOR FREE to see all the homes that are available. I'll be waiting to see hear from you..........

DEBORAH BRACCO/APPLESEED HOMES

718-619-5701, deborahbracco@live.com

My website: housesstatenisland.com,

Staten Island Real Estate-Home Selling Tips

  1. Don't renovate your home because home buyers will remodel to their liking, but you can add appeal.
  2. First view of home should be attractive and eye-catching so consider trimming existing shrubs or adding new ones and maintain a clean and neat entranceway.
  3. Add color to the home front by planting some pretty and colorful flowers.
  4. Pavers up the walkway or driveway add a nice touch.
  5. Paint front door and polish or replace door knob.
  6. A pretty door wreath is always welcoming.
  7. Buy a new front door welcome mat.
  8. Paint inside or touch up where ever needed, especially wall and door moldings.
  9. Shampoo or replace carpets, or even better, remove completely to reveal beautiful hardwood floors.
  10. Polish hardwood floors or clean ceramic tile floors to uncover their beauty.
  11. Clean windows to make them sparkle!
  12. Clean light fixtures, especially crystal ones.
  13. Eliminate dust and polish furniture.
  14. Keep rooms neat and organized.You want wide open and spacious rooms, not crowded, cluttered rooms. Remove pieces of furniture if necessary to make rooms appear larger.
  15. For an extra added touch, put up some pretty, inexpensive paintings, flowers, and plants to add color.
  16. In the kitchen, replace sink hardware if very old or dull, polish cabinets and change door knobs and keep counters neat.
  17. In the bathroom, consider grouting floor and tub tile if needed, replace toilet seat, clean shower doors or put up new shower curtains and some pretty, new towels.
  18. Clean up the yard, trim bushes, mow the lawn, and plant some pretty flowers. If weather permits, put up that patio set and umbrella to show potential buyers a hint of what's to come on those nice summer days.
  19. Last but not least, light a pretty scented candle like "apple cinnamon" at least one hour before visitors arrive, turn on the lights to reveal your beautiful house, call me, Deborah Bracco, Realtor, APPLESEED HOMES, at 718-619-5701, or email me at deborahbracco@live.com and get ready to sell your home!

The Best Instant Upgrades For Your Home

I happen to come across this video on MSN. It not only gives great information for improving your home before a sale, but it also shows you examples. Hope you enjoy this and find it helpful!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW BEST UPGRADES FOR YOUR HOME

DEBORAH BRACCO-APPLESEED HOMES

718-619-5701

Email: deborahbracco@live.com

Web:housesstatenisland.com

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The Best Instant Upgrades For Your Home