I recently commented to my husband that a front door says a lot about the person and family living there. Before, stepping foot inside, the front door will tell. It knows! This gave me the idea to take some close up pictures of front doors, as is, at the moment visited.
"Creepy door" Is this front door still decorated for Halloween? Maybe Elvira lives here! Notice the color skull and cross-bone, with the steel door sun-burst overlay!
This "red door" is entry to a lovely old colonial, and as you can see the owners are very patriotic, with their red white and blue motif. A strong welcome in red - softened by the flower wreath.
"Antique" is the first impression given from this front door, a welcome into a Victorian home, with all the Victorian trim. "Come in for some apple pie," is the second impression. I wonder whats the story behind the wrought iron gates? Not the first time this front door has been noticed by the 'Times.'
"Private" quiet & beautiful solid cherry wood doors on a center hall colonial. High class people of means - almost like doors on a castle.
This front door is covered in plywood just begging to be brought back into grandeur. A French Mansard built some time in the 1700's, a house long abandoned, and abused and finally sold in foreclosure. Some locals might recognize the humiliation this front door was put through, by the previous owner, who wanted to tear down the house, and couldn't then painting it into a rainbow of colors in retaliation.
"No one is home." The front door newbie on a new construction house, not yet a home, but obviously carefully chosen. A note paper taped to the door, most likly from a construction worker eager to talk to the builder.
Staten Island, New York is certainly the melting pot, of front doors. Front doors come in all shapes and sizes and colors and condition. Just like the people who live behind them.
Any comments about the doors posted here are welcome!
Concetta Pepenella associate broker
Appleseed Realty GMAC real estate
718-226-7100 extention 207
Staten Island Shore Line - Tottenville Along the Conference House Preserve
Photo by Genevieve
Concetta Pepenella
associate broker
Appleseed Realty GMAC real estate 718-226-7100 ext 207
I just received a news update from the New York State Association of Realtors stating FHA Will allow $8000. tax credit funds to be available at the closing table to be used as a down payment. Read the article below.
Homeowners can use $8,000 tax credit as down payment
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan says the Federal Housing Administration will permit its lenders to allow homeowners to use the $8,000 tax credit as a down payment. These remarks came in an address to thousands of REALTORS who gathered at The Real Estate Summit: Advancing the U.S. Economy, a special daylong session at the REALTORS Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo.
"We all want to enable FHA consumers to access the homebuyer tax credit funds when they close on their home loans so that the cash can be used as a down payment," Donovan said. According to Donovan, FHA's approved lenders will be permitted to "monetize" the tax credit through short-term bridge loans, allowing eligible homebuyers to access the funds immediately at the closing table.
Donovan also said he thinks the housing market is seeing early signs of stabilization and that the Obama administration plans to further stabilize the housing market.
"As the leading advocate for housing issues and homeownership, NAR continues to take a leadership role in promoting ideas for improving our economy by stabilizing the housing and real estate markets," said NAR President Charles McMillan. "Today we have the best of the best to begin a dialogue, develop solutions and initiate action toward real estate and economic recovery."
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Appleseed Realty GMAC real estate Concetta Pepenella
718-226-7100 extention 207
240L Page Avenue Staten Island, New York 10307
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FOR SELLERS
As a Realtor Since 1992, I can help you set a realistic competitive price, figure out approximate net proceeds, and handle almost all aspects of conducting the sale itself - from phone inquiries and appointments to open houses, showings and negotiations.
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Appleseed Realty GMAC real estate 718-226-7100 extention 207
Connie Pepenella - associate broker
Since 1992
http://www.pepenella.com
pepenellare@aol.com or click here to email me
Staten Island Mall in bloom - Spring Time in New Springville
Appleseed Realty GMAC real estate
Connie Pepenella 718-226-7100
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Serving Staten Island Since 1992. Member Staten Island Board of Realtors, NAR, MLS Staten Island. Residential ReSale, New Construction, pepenellare@aol.com my web site http://www.pepenella.com
Thank you for your interest and learning more about my real estate services. My name is Connie Pepenella Broker Associate here at Appleseed RealtyGMAC on Staten Island, New York. I specialize in selling homes on Staten Island since 1992 and can also help you find a realtor if you are relocating out of state . We can offer you what no other agency can when looking for a new home check out my web site http://www.pepenella.com a user friendly web site.
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Allow me to take this time to thank you for your time and efforts in our recent meeting. It was indeed both a pleasure and a convenience to work with someone as professional as you. I know that in business, time does not always allow us to be helpful, courteous and honest, and with that in mind, I sincerely thank you for your manor and availability.
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I was recommended by a friend to Pepenella Realty. I was professionally greeted at my residence by Connie who quickly showed me how to make thousands more selling my home than I could have on my own. The service was top notch. Several months after doing business with Pep Reality we are still good friends and, Connie brightened up my day.
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Hey Connie, just wanted to thank you again for all your help finding my new home. You have been more than an agent, you have been a true friend. Good luck in all you do! Andrea
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