Localism: Plainview, NY

Plainview House Sales For November 2008

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:57:28 -0600

	D	Street Name	Sfx	Town	Zip	SoldPrice	Style	Rms	Br	Bath	Bsmt	Gar	SD#
60		Floral Drive		Plainview	11803	$960,000	Colonial	11	4	2.5	Full	2	4
33		Birch	Dr	Plainview	11803	$450,000	Exp Cape	8	4	2	Full	2.5	4
16		Island	St	Plainview	11803	$355,000	Exp Ranch	6	3	2	None	1.5	4
17	N	Irene	Ln	Plainview	11803	$600,000	Farm Ranch	7	3	3.5	Full	0	4
34		Pleasant	Ave	Plainview	11803	$538,125	Hi Ranch	8	4	2.5	None	2	4
200		Main Parkway		Plainview	11803	$370,000	Ranch	4	3	1	Full	1.5	4
23		Jamaica	Ave	Plainview	11803	$300,000	Ranch	8	5	2	Full	1	4
46		Charlotte	Pl	Plainview	11803	$425,000	Ranch	6	3	2	Full		4
87		Victor	St	Plainview	11803	$480,000	Ranch	6	3	2	Full	1	4
168		Gerhard	Rd	Plainview	11803	$412,000	Split	7	3	3	Part	1	21
134		Lincoln Road		Plainview	11803	$449,000	Split	7	3	2.5	Full	1	4
11		Meryll	Pl	Plainview	11803	$480,000	Split	7	3	2	Part	2	21
5		Nautilus	Ave	Plainview	11803	$465,000	Split	7	3	1.5	Full	0	4
39		Gainsville	Dr	Plainview	11803	$530,000	Split	7	3	2	Part	1	4
42		Burton	Ave	Plainview	11803	$540,000	Split	7	3	2.5	Part	1	21
17		Wayland	Rd	Plainview	11803	$622,500	Split	7	3	2.5	Part	2	4
996		Old Country	Rd	Plainview	11803	$525,000	Split	13	3	2.5	Full	0	4

*Source MLSLI

POB Library & Mark Schreier Licensed Sales Associate Century 21 Prevete Real Estate Holiday Food Drive

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:45:25 -0600

POB Library & Mark Schreier

Licensed Sales Associate

Century 21 Prevete Real Estate

All Non Perishable Items Needed Including:

Stuffing Mixes

Canned Sweet Potatoes

Boxed Instant Mashed Potatoes

Turkey Gravy

Canned Corn

Canned Green Beans

Canned Carrots

Canned Fruit Cocktail

Canned Peaches

Canned Mandarin Oranges

Disposable Roasting Pans

Can-Openers

Frozen Turkey's

To Donate Contact,

Mark Schreier, LSA

(516)263-9094

Certain Expectations When Selling A Home

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:52:06 -0600

Selling a home puts you in a unique position. You are parting with what is likely your greatest asset. Some people are sad to sell, while others are ready to move on. No matter what your circumstances, your buyer will have certain expectations of you.

First, you are expected to be courteous and professional. If you can put some emotional distance between yourself and the property it is helpful. For instance, if you are selling the family home it is likely to be an emotional transaction. However, your buyer probably does not want to walk down memory lane each time you meet.

Next, you are expected to have an understanding of the current real estate marketplace. You need to know what a reasonable asking price is and have realistic expectations for the terms and conditions of the sale. Expecting to sell for twice what you paid is not helpful if the marketplace does not support that type of transaction. Your real estate professional will be instrumental in helping you gauge the temperature of the market.

When possible, buyers will expect you to be fair and flexible. You should certainly feel empowered to stand up for your best interests, but if you can accommodate certain requests, it can make for a smoother transaction.

Buyers expect you to be honest and up front about the condition of your property. A home inspection and seller disclosure documents help ensure that potential defects are identified, but a buyer also expects that you will not purposefully hide areas of concern.

Finally, buyers expect you to leave the home in a respectable condition. Moving day is certainly a hectic one, but it is no reason to leave behind unwanted items for the buyer to deal with. You are expected to leave the home broom swept and cleared of all items except those identified in the contract as transferring with the property.

How To Take The Headach Out Of Moving

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:23:52 -0600

A FEW EASY WAYS TO TAKE THE HEADACHE OUT OF MOVING

By Mark Schreier, LSA

Moving from one house to another is always a challenge, but it doesn't have to be a nightmare. Here are some simple tips on how to get it done with minimal stress and strain.

•· Look at all the alternatives: hiring a moving company, for example, versus renting a truck and doing it yourself. Whichever alternative makes most sense for you, get bids from more than one vendor.

•· A few days before the moving company is scheduled to arrive or you're supposed to pick up your rental truck, call to confirm that everything is on track to happen when it's supposed to .

•· Prepare your change of address cards in advance and send them out as soon as it's appropriate to do so. The post office, utilities, companies and people you do business with, city hall, friends, relatives - all should be notified of your move.

•· Get an early start on packing by concentrating on seldom-used items first. Each box should have its contents and the room those contents belong in written on it clearly.

•· Take a hard look at things you seldom or never use and throw away as many of them as you can. The more you throw away, the less you'll have to move. Every item you throw away is one less item to clutter up you new home.

•· Use your extra towels and linens to protect breakables. When your supply of these things is exhausted, crumpled newspaper makes an excellent substitute. Write "Fragile" on all appropriate boxes.

•· Put your valuables (such as jewelry) and important documents (birth certificates, car titles, etc.) aside in some safe place where they won't be misplaced.

•· When the house is empty, go back for a thorough final inspection. Check closets, crawl spaces, basement, attic, out-of-the-way nooks and crannies of all kinds. Have a second person make the same inspection separately.

•· Clean your new home thoroughly before moving in. It's infinitely easier that way.

•· Decide in advance where you want the heavy furniture. Changing your mind after the movers have departed is no fun - especially for your back!

•· Locate all fuses, circuit breakers, and water/gas and electrical valves. Record the meter readings and check the smoke detectors.

•· List the phone numbers of the local police and fire stations, doctors, nearby hospitals, etc. Put a copy of your list near each phone.

Above all, plan, plan, plan and plan some more. Make a schedule you can live with, and then stick to it. Preparation and forethought will help you to keep everything under control and finish the move with your sanity and your nervous system intact.

Plainview's Champiosship Little League Field

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:44:16 -0500