Gaye Granice, Associate Broker

Today is a day to pay tribute to all the soldiers that have served our country previously and to all that are risking their lifes for us now. It is very important to reflect on the risks these men and women take everyday to protect us as Americans. To all who have served in the military or who are enlisted now , thank you for protecting our country!

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

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!

A "ticker tape" parade will be held tomorrow to celebrate the 27th World Series title in grand New York fashion up the Canyon of Heroes. Congratulatory cheers and confetti will bombard the New York Yankees as they parade from the Battery to City Hall amidst a sea of fans. Mayor Bloomberg (elected Tuesday for his third term) will present the keys to the city to the champs at a City Hall ceremony right after the triumphant march. It will be the 178th ticker-tape parade on Broadway, and about 20 office buildings on Broadway will get stacks of shredded recyclable paper to toss down. New Yorkers are pumped for the parade and ready to celebrate Our New York Yankees World Series win!!

The new Yankee Stadium was officially christened last night with its World Series Title, 86 years after Babe Ruth and company won the first of 26 championships in the old Yankee Stadium. The Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 as slugger Hideki Matsui had his greatest game ever, earning the Series' Most Valuable Player Award.

It was the first Yankee World Series championship since they beat the Mets in 2000. The fans went wild and were thrilled by the Yankees' Game 6 triumph at their grand new $1.5 billion stadium. A sign in the stands read "New Home, Same Destiny".

Thank you New York Yankees, again you have made New Yorkers proud!!!