Real Estate Appraiser Appraisals East Meadow NY

I offer a somewhat short desktop (but still comprehensive) form type report which represents a significant cost savings over traditional narrative and even typical residential form reports, while essentially providing the same level of research, analysis and valuation methodology - presented in a logical, easy to understand format. It is primarily targeted for non- (mortgage) lender type Real Estate Appraiser Appraisals East Meadow NY assignments.

This format could ultimately save you quite a bit of money, while providing essentially the same level of usable information necessary to help you make an informed decisions. My Format is suitable for many, if not most purposes (intended uses): - to estimate (fair) market value or (fair) market rental value for sellers, buyers, landlords or tenants.; estate tax or settlement; Bankruptcy; Immigration (I-864 Support); gift tax; financial planning; matrimonial; pre-foreclosure/portfolio review; (private) mortgage (first mortgage, second mortgage, refinance; condemnation; Tax Grievance/Tax Appeal/certiorari; family buyout; partnership dissolution or buyout; guardianship, conservatorship; highest and best use analysis also retrospective appraisals, life estates, partial/minority interests at somewhat higher cost.

We are a quality orientated real estate appraisal firm serving East Meadow, Nassau County, Long Island, New York; extremely experienced in appraising one and two family homes in East Meadow and throughout Nassau County.

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During my course of reading some of our Pay It Forward posts, I found one that deserves some attention, especially from a professional standpoint.

AR member Robert Amato wrote a post that I feel is feature-worthy, so I suggested it. Perhaps you can too....

http://activerain.com/blogsview/2568572/my-paying-it-forward-story

I'm sure we've all done some pretty self-less things in the course of dealing with clients.

But with a good understanding of how positive energy works, we understand that sometimes the benefits to helping people are not instant. They come to you later, in the bigger picture.

Let's give some support to Robert for helping a client without ending up with the deal.

Perhaps you have clients in his area that need a good mortgage loan officer?

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This weekend, Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, will be host to the second annual Long Island Fine Arts Festival. With 125 artists represented, this promises to be a well attended event if history is any indication. Last year's estimates of attendance for the weekend event came in at 30,000, an impressive number for an inaugural year. There is no cost for admission, but you might want to carry enough money to take away your favorite piece.

When: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 21 - 22

Where: Eisenhower Park, Kite Field, Parking Lot 6

You'll be able to find photographs, paintings and drawings as well as three dimentional art by emerging artists and established professionals. This is a great way to spend a relaxing afternoon with the whole family.

A visual person by nature, I've always been drawn to art shows and have spent hours admiring the talent of the artists in their chosen media. I've acquired some of my favorites pieces for my own home over the years at events like this. You just might find me wandering around the booths this weekend if time allows.

At the end, it was the stench coming from the back of the Mazda pickup truck that led to his capture.

The state troopers on the Southern State Parkway tried to stop and ticket the driver, who had no rear license plate. A high speed chase ensued and ended in Mineola, where Joel David Rifkin crashed right in front of the very same courthouse where he would later stand trial.

Dubbed a "prolific New York serial killer" Joel Rifkin, was convicted of killing 9 women but is believed to have killed as many as 17 during the years of 1989-1993. He is currently serving 203 years to life for 2nd degree murder in an upstate NY facility. His earliest parole date is February 26, 2197.

Joel Rifkin was adopted at a very early age. In 1987, his adopted father committed suicide, in response to intolerable cancer pain. It may well have been a contributing factor to Rifkin's depression. Two years later, in 1989, he killed, dismembered and tossed his first victim in the East River.

Rifkin lived most of his life with his sister and elderly mother in the lovely suburban East Meadow neighborhood that is home to the outstanding Barnum Woods school district. With the recent passing of his mother, the house came up for sale. After 114 days on the market, this 1952 two-story, expanded ranch sold for $322,000 reduced from the original price of $424,500.

Peter Hirschhorn, my affable and industrious colleague at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Bellmore, was the selling agent for this property. "This is a great home with an open floor plan and hardwood floors. All 4 bedrooms and 2 baths are nice-sized."

Stigmatized properties come with unique advertising issues. While they may be in excellent physical condition, the difficulty is in finding a buyer who doesn't mind and may even be attracted to its morbid history. An average buyer may worry about staying up nights reliving the residence's disturbing occurrences. He may be anxious that even years later, the house will still attract the thrill-seeking or macabre-minded who will stalk the property, as continues to happen to this day at the infamous Amityville Horror site.

Under New York State Disclosure laws, there is no requirement to notify a purchaser of a murder or other undesirable event which has taken place at a particular site. Caveat Emptor (buyer beware) is the key to a successful purchase.

Having said that, right from the start, Peter Hirschhorn was upfront about the home's gruesome past. The new owners, a lovely family, didn't mind at all.

It just goes to show that there really is

a cover for every pot!

To say I fell in love today is no understatement. I visited The Seasons at East Meadow, an Active Adult Community for 55 and over Long Islanders who prefer not to leave home for other parts of the country. Driving up to the gated entry of the private community is a little like peeling away the layers of an onion.

I'm not sure what I expected, but suffice it to say it was not what I found. An enclave of condominium units built in two phases, with a centrally located 17,000 s.f. clubhouse, The Seasons is sure to appeal to the 55 and over home buying crowd on so many levels. The units are well thought out and selling briskly in an otherwise lackluster market. Offering condos at a price point below local competing communities, with a multitude of options and designer touches, this active adult community is drawing buyers from all over the island.

If my tour of the beautifully appointed clubhouse is any indication, you couldn't find a friendlier, more welcoming group of people. Some of the amenities include an outdoor pool, an indoor lap pool and spa, a spacious, yet cozy library, several lounge areas on the first and second floors, a cinema/media room, well equiped fitness room, card and billiard room and a concierge.

Phase I is complete and over 90% sold as of this writing, with Phase II well underway, I would recommend taking a look at it soon if you think it might fit your lifestyle. The models in Phase II are The Cedar - a lower level unit, with two bedrooms, two baths and an unfinished basement. They do offer an option of finishing the basement with a half bath, virtually doubling your living space. The upper level unit, The Dogwood, offers its own elevator, eliminating any concern about being on a second level as people age. The elevator is offered only in Phase II. The Dogwood is a dramatic floor plan with vaulted ceiling and a loft overlooking the main living space. In this writer's opinion, you can't go wrong with either option.

If you're considering moving out of a home that no longer fits your needs, and you fit the age guidelines, you'll be giving up unnecessary space for an exciting, fun filled lifestyle. From everything I hear from people who have already bought at The Seasons, and moved in, they just love it. I suspect there are people out there wishing they were just a few years older so they too could purchase here.

I'm here to answer any questions you might have about purchasing in this or any other 55 and over community. Need help making the decision to sell your current home for this lifestyle change? Just let me know. I can help you purchase a home in any 55 and Over community. If contemplating the move frightens you, it shouldn't. You're not just buying a home, you're buying a whole new life. Enjoy it!

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About the author: Geri Sonkin is a Licensed Broker Associate/Stager/Decorator serving Long Island sellers and buyers for over 24 years. Areas of expertise include Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens and Brooklyn. Specializing in resales, new construction, co-ops/condos, waterfront homes, estates, short sales, rentals and staging your home to sell for the most money the market will bear. For more information: www.LongIslandsBestHomes.com For new construction: http://2274Woodbine.GreatCustomHome.com516-425-6098 Search all MLS listings and access up to date market statistics at AtHomeOnLongIsland.com All text and graphics contained herein Copyright © 2010 Geri Sonkin & its licensors, unless otherwise stated. All rights reserved. Above photo courtesy of Morguefile.

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