Kim Tavares, e-PRO - Long Island, NY

The Security Checklist 

1.  Don't give your schedule out over the phone.  For example:  if a buyer is inquiring about when he/she can come over to view your home, don't say "I work during the day and won't be home until 6pm" or "I'm going away for the weekend, but will be back on Monday".  Don't let strangers know when no one will be home!

2.  Always get the buyers phone first and then call them back to give any home details.

3.  Make sure you are never alone when showing the home.  If it can't be helped, make sure a friend/neighbor knows about your appointment to show.

4.  Have important phone #s programmed on your cell phone (which should be done anyway) and carry it with you during a showing.

5. Don't leave the buyer alone to roam the house.  If your house phone rings, let the answering machine get it.  If your doorbell rings, finish your showing first.

6.  Discuss with your children to not give out information about the home over the phone or strangers knocking on the door.  Or if they are old enough, discuss above strategies.

7.  Be aware of suspicious questions.  Ex:  "Do you have an alarm system?" "Does your home have a panic room?" "What time is so-and-so home?"

8.  Don't be afraid to ask for ID.  You can let the buyer know you will be asking for it when you set the appointment.

9.  Find out how many people will be coming to view the home.  When setting the appointment, ask if they are coming with spouse, children, parents, etc.

10.  Don't leave out valuables, weapons, personal information.

Registration for the Half Hollow Hills Universal Pre-K program is happening now. 

Deadline is Feb. 13, 2009 for this upcoming fall.  This no-cost program is for 5 days a week, 2 and a half hours per day, either am or pm session.  Residents in the HHH school district with a child who will be 4 years old on or before Dec. 31,2009 are eligible.  If the number of applicants exceeds the allotted space, a lottery will be started.  The pre-k programs are held in designated elementary schools throughout the district.

My daughter was in the 07-08 program and it was wonderful.  Her teachers, Miss Lori & Miss Vanessa, were amazing.  It really helped pave the way to full time kindergarten (especially since the program was in the same school). 

Online applications available at www.hhh.k12.ny.us

Call Kim today and get MOVING!

Kim Tavares, e-Pro, AHS, Licensed Salesperson, Coach Realtors, (631) 492-7060 or kimtavares@optonline.net

Hi Ranch

3 Bedroom

1.5 Bath

$370,000

Call Kim today and Get MOVING!

Kim Tavares, Coach Realtors, 631-499-1000 ext.231 or 631-492-7060 cell kimtavares@optonline.net

Country Pointe Townhouse (Melville, NY)

3 Bedroom

3.5 Baths

Full finished basement

565,000

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The Greens @ Half Hollow is now accepting applications for an Affordable Senior Housing lottery. The lottery is available to seniors aged 55 and over for 2 Bedroom units. There will be 50 senior units on the 1st floor, priced at $185K and 50 senior units on the 2nd floor, priced at $165K. There are income guidelines, as well as asset limitations.

What a wonderful opportunity for those who qualify! Remember, this is a lottery. However, special consideration will be given to those currently living in the Town of Huntington or have children here.

The application deadline is November 15, 2008. Applications received after this deadline will be put on a waiting list.

Don't miss out on this chance to buy at an incredible price.

Please note: I am not a representative of The Greens. I just wanted to help get the news out of this great program.