Find My Dream Home: Home Ownership is an Investment in Your Future! You are in the midst of a buyers' 
market, there hasn't been a better time to buy in years! Mortgage rates are at an all time low, Housing prices are at their most affordable in a decade, sellers are motivated, owning a home is a great investment in your future, and can lead to many, many years of happy memories. So why wait? It is a great time to buy
Let me know how you define your dream home. Perhaps you seek a historic Victorian with guest house and private deck. Maybe you see yourself in a modern Condo or TownHouse with a spacious terrace. Share with me all the details and get one step closer. I will contact you the moment a possible fit comes on the market. All you need to do is tell me what you are dreaming about.
Contact your lender to determine what you can comfortably afford in today's housing market. You may be surprised to learn that conditions are better than you think.
For assistance with any of your real estate needs, please contact me, whether it's to get started on helping you realize your goals and dreams, or just to ask a question - no pressure, no hassle, no obligation - just a friendly conversation. I would welcome the opportunity to make a difference for you.
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Housing prices are at their most affordable in a decade, but suddenly, mortgage interest rates are rising.
What should you do? Buy now or wait for better real estate market conditions?
It's wise to stop and assess any change in the market. In housing, market conditions change constantly. The trick is in knowing what those changes can mean.
Higher interest rates don't mean it isn't time to buy, just that credit is getting more expensive. That's not surprising considering how long interest rates have been held low. They could go much higher, or they could drift back down again.
You won't know unless you wait. And if you wait, you might miss out on the home of your dreams.
The most you can do is work with your REALTOR® and your lender to determine what you can comfortably afford in today's housing market. You may be surprised to learn that conditions are better than you think.
For assistance with any of your real estate needs, please contact me, whether it's to get started on helping you realize your goals and dreams, or just to ask a question - no pressure, no hassle, no obligation - just a friendly conversation. I would welcome the opportunity to make a difference for you.
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The Final Touch: The final touches of accessories that you already own can be brought in, such as art, lamps, books, props, throw pillows, etc. You could buy a few new items to finish off the space if you wish - but you don't have to go overboard.
Walking into the room should affect all the senses. So put the music on that sets the tone, have a fire going in the fireplace, buy some fresh cut flowers, dim the lights to make the room more inviting, brew some fresh coffee or bake some cookies to really capture the essence of home. Even in these economic times, you realize there is much you can do yourself to make change happen.
With these simple preparations, your home will be ready to sell at a good price.
For assistance with any of your real estate needs, please contact me, whether it's to get started on helping you realize your goals and dreams, or just to ask a question - no pressure, no hassle, no obligation - just a friendly conversation. I would welcome the opportunity to make a difference for you.
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Focus on One Room At a Time: Getting rid of clutter is the first order of the day. Focus on one room at a time. Create four piles: Tag Sale, Good Will, Storage and Trash. Don't spend too much time mulling over an item - just sort it and get it out. This simple process will motivate you.
Once the clutter is gone, look at the good pieces of furniture and the ones that no longer work in the room. If the sofa is great, keep it for the room, but if the side chairs are worn and very tattered, sell them. In getting your house ready for market; simpler is better.
There also may be good pieces that can be used in another room. If something has good potential than use it again to help you set the stage of your new look.
Once you have removed the extras and "get rid of" items, go back in and empty out the room because for some people, it is easier to see the room and build from scratch. Having the room empty allows you to see what needs attention. Think of yourself as a potential buyer walking through your home for the first time with a REALTOR®. You want to direct what people see when they come into a room.
Notice what they may notice, which may include: walls that need new paint or simple touch-ups; trim that needs to be added; wall-to-wall carpet that is stained or a light fixture in the dining area that needs new shades, etc. In most cases, a little soap and water goes a long way.
Now bring in the key pieces, whether it be the sofa, a bed, a desk, an armoire. You want to play around with the placement of the furniture. Your goal is to create inviting areas that your eye is drawn to as you enter into that new room.
For assistance with any of your real estate needs, please contact me, whether it's to get started on helping you realize your goals and dreams, or just to ask a question - no pressure, no hassle, no obligation - just a friendly conversation. I would welcome the opportunity to make a difference for you.
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No one wants to lose money selling a home. That's why the government provides countless subsidies to encourage home ownership, including tax relief. In normal markets, homes outpace inflation by about one to two percent annually, but when markets heat up, home owners have the opportunity to net more. The downside is that overheated markets eventually return to the "mean," or typical appreciation. In doing so, some markets overcorrect, leaving sellers short.
With many employers no longer providing retirement funds, and social security at risk for the next generation, many home owners want their property to fill the financial shortfall. While that's possible, it's not a consideration in pricing your home. Your buyer will not want to pay for you to move up, for your retirement, or for equity you may have removed from the property in order to pay for college educations, furniture, or credit card loans.
The bottom line is that no buyer will pay more than a home is worth in the current market. They may have paid more in the past, and they may pay more in the future, but what they pay today is a matter of supply and demand.
If you want to sell your home quickly and for the most money possible, price to entice buyers, and let them see for themselves that your home is in best condition for the neighborhood.
For assistance with any of your real estate needs, please contact me, whether it's to get started on helping you realize your goals and dreams, or just to ask a question - no pressure, no hassle, no obligation - just a friendly conversation. I would welcome the opportunity to make a difference for you.
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I am always available to assist my clients in discover the Greater Hudson Valley. Being a full time sales associate, I stay diligent giving each of my clients' individual and professional service.
Homes and Gardens Real Estate/Rand Realty
Anthony Stokes-Pereira - Provides Personal Service With A Difference!!
When thinking of buying or selling Real Estate, having the right real estate agent means having an agent who is committed to helping you buy or sell your home with the highest level of expertise in your local market. This means also to help you in understanding each step of the buying or selling process. This commitment level has helped me build a remarkable track record of delivering results.
Nothing is more exciting to me than the gratifying feeling I get from helping my clients meet their real estate needs. You can count on me to always do what's in your best interest. I pride myself on being honest, trustworthy, and knowledgeable in the real estate market. I know how important it is to find your dream home or get the best offer for your property. Therefore I will make it my responsibility to help you achieve those goals.
I am fully committed to providing you with a noticeably higher level of service at all times while demonstrating knowledge, friendliness and professionalism throughout the transaction. The blending of my experience and strength of Prudential Rand Realty assures you the competitive edge in today's real estate market. My pledge to you is to use all resources available to benefit you that will make your real estate experience as easy and as stress-free as possible.
I am proud to be part of the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate/Rand Realty team of real estate professionals. Backed by the strength and support of the entire Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate/Rand Realty organization, I pledge to serve you with the highest standards of professionalism, courtesy, and responsiveness. Through years of innovation, service and support, Rand Realty has become a leader in the real estate industry. It will be my privilege to carry on these same traditions while working on your behalf.
Specializing In:
All of Rockland and Orange Counties
For assistance with any of your real estate needs, please call or visit me, whether it's to get started on helping you realize your goals and dreams, or just to ask a question. I would welcome the opportunity to make a difference for you.
For more information please visit me at:
Anthony Stokes Pereira
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate/Rand Realty
Office: (845) 770-2188
Cell: (845) 538-7021
Email: anthony.stokespereira@randrealty.com
Website: www.anthonystokespereira.com
Below you can read a small selection of the many positive comments and remarks that I regularly receive from my clients
- Garnerville, New York
Anthony thank you for taking such good care of me and the sale of my house. This could have been a very difficult and frustrating experience had it not been for your expertise and persistent hard work. I was impressed with your micromanagement of the details which I know facilitated the whole process in the most painless manner possible. Your advice was sound and the results are 'in the pudding', or in this case, the offer. Thanks again - since you were also the agent helping me find my dream home, I'll be sure to contact you if I want to sell or buy again.... With warm regards and wishes for your continued success!"
- Spring Valley, New York
Thanks for all your help in preparing, readying and eventually selling our Co-Op in Hillcrest Point, Spring Valley, New York. I think and I'm not alone in this, we definitely chose the right agent, you, in taking on that challenge. I don't believe any other agent would have been so focused and motivated in so many tasks. Thanks again for keeping us motivated from start to finish. Well done Mr. Anthony Stokes Pereira!. Especially in the market we were dealt with!"
- Pomona, New York
Anthony was extremely warm, pleasant and professional. I think he showed me about 50 homes in about two years and he did not walk away from me, he always told me to be calm and to stay focus. If I need to buy or sell again, he will always be my agent
- Hillcrest, New York
Anthony is an honest, realistic, and professional Agent. With so many emotions involved in buying your first home, it's important to have someone like Anthony to keep you on the right track. He is capable of keeping you very calm, even during the very difficult and stressful times of the transaction. More importantly, he is very responsive, answering all of the little questions that we had - this made the whole deal seem effortless and easy. Thank you Anthony
- Spring Valley, New York
Anthony was extremely warm, pleasant and professional. When ever I need to buy again or sell, he will be the person I call.
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