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HERMAN & CO REALTORS® launches a new website for clients to search for Staten Island real estate.

03-08-12
Herman Herrera
Herman Herrera: Real Estate Brokerage in Staten Island, NY
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I’m proud to announce that we have recently launched our new website www.PREVIEWsiHOMES.com

The new company website showcases all homes being sold on the Staten Island multiple listing service via an integrated IDX feed from our local Staten Island Board of REALTORS MLS. This will allow buyers to search for homes based on their criteria in the same manner as real estate agents would do a search on the MLS.

Many of the syndicated websites out there are very inaccurate. Sites such as realtor.com, trulia.com, zillow.com, and many others, frequently post incorrect and inaccurate information about listings. With our new site, buyers can get accurate, up to date search results.

“I was calling my agent and giving him addresses to houses I wanted to see…problem was many of them were already sold or off the market. With this new website, I get accurate search results.” says Michael Chavez, a client using buyer representation at HERMAN & CO REALTORS®

We also have a concierge section featuring our referral base, Staten Island neighborhood information, local school information, and houses of worship information.

In addition, the new website contains our company blog featuring insightful stories on Staten Island real estate, neighborhoods, schools, and local events.

I hope everyone enjoys our new site and I would appreciate any feedback you may have.

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Spring garden and home maintenance tips

03-03-12
Kenneth Cole NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Kenneth Cole NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson: Real Estate Agent in Staten Island, NY
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Spring garden and home maintenance tips

Spring Garden tip; Did you know that Veterans and active military personnel can get a 10% discount at Lowe’s and Home Depot? All you need to do is show some form of ID that shows your status. I looked in my box of memorabilia and found my Navy ID card. Now I carry it with me every time I go to the giant store. Hey, 10% off, it’s not a bad deal.

While on the subject of spring gardening, remember that termites like dead wood. So take a check around your property for fallen twigs and other debris that termites might want to snack on. After they eat that stuff, your home might be next. The month of May in our area is the swarming time, so you have some time yet, but don’t forget.

I like to spread an environmentally safe insect killer around my property that kills over 100 different bugs. I’ll do that several times during the warm weather, starting when the forsythia bushes start to bloom. That’s also a good time to put down crab grass prevent-er and fertilize the lawn at the same time.

While you’re outside, check the caulking around the doors and windows. They tend to dry out after time. If water gets inside it causes “dry rot” and repairs can be costly.

More home maintenance tips; When was the last time you had your sewer line cleaned out? Don’t wait for it to back up; if you have trees nearby, checking the sewer line might be a good idea. My neighbor had to replace the whole line from the house to the street. I hate to think what that costs. A $150 service charge to clean the line can be a cost saver.

Most folks spend on the average 2% of the cost of their house, every year on maintenance and upkeep. So, if you paid $200,000 for your house, spending $4,000 every year on upkeep is about average. This is a national average, local prices will vary. It’s part of home ownership.

News alert; Sunday March 11th

we turn the clocks ahead one hour

at 2 A.M.

Check smoke detectors batteries now also.

Just for Staten Islanders; I had the pleasure to speak with three Home Inspectors who will do a “Limited Element” inspection of your home for a reduced rate. About half of their full inspection price. Good idea for you to know what will be needed in the future, i.e. new roof, water heater etc. Without calling in a contractor who might sell you some repair that you may not need right now. Be informed. Know the facts from someone who has no other goal other than to keep you knowledgeable. They are:

Dan Meraglia, cell 917-379-1061; E mail dan.meraglia@housemaster.com

Patrick Corbett, cell 917-589-7310, Website patcorbett@valuehomeinspectors.com

Mike Nuzzolo cell 917-561-5050, Websitewww.Homeprobe.net


Tell them you got their name from Kenneth Cole's list of Home Inspectors.

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28 SANTA MONICA LANE, STATEN ISLAND, NY

03-01-12
Rosa Updale-- Associate Broker
Rosa Updale-- Associate Broker: Real Estate Agent in Staten Island, NY
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Rossville Home for Sale - Staten Island NY 10309 - Gorgeous Two Family Aluminum/Brick Colonial with 5 Bedrooms and 4 Bathrooms! Neuhaus Realty, Inc.

02-09-12
Mimi Neuhaus
Mimi Neuhaus: Real Estate Brokerage in Staten Island, NY
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Theresa de Crescenzo of Neuhaus Realty, Inc. is showing a spacious and fantastic two family colonial home for sale in Rossville Staten Island NY. This 4,000 sq ft home sits on a tremendous 10,000 sq ft lot, Privacy abounds in this exquisite home, and it is loaded with amenities.

A grand 2-story entry greets you as you walk into this two family home for sale, followed by a formal living room, family room with fireplace, and formal dining room. The first level also features a large eat-in kitchen with access to the large yard, a half bath, laundry room, and the spacious 1 bedroom rental apartment.

Heading up to the second level of this Staten Island NY home, we find the decadent master bedroom suite, which features a private full Jacuzzi bath and plenty of walk-in closet space. IN addition, there are three additional bathrooms and an additioinal full bath on the second level of this home for sale.

This Rossville home for sale has many more great amenities, including but not limited to: security system, garage opener, central air, hardwood floors, 2 car attached garage. There is so much more to see in person!

Please call Real Estate Agent Theresa de Crescenzo at 917-364-2582 for more information on this property. You can also call or visit our office for more info on this fantastic home for sale, or for other homes for sale in or around Rossville Staten Island. Contact us at 718-979-3400, visit our web site at www.neuhausrealty.com, or stop by our office at 3171 Richmond Road.

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STATEN ISLAND,NY -New Construction Homes For Sale in Woodrow

02-07-12
Robert DeFalco
Robert DeFalco: Real Estate Brokerage in Staten Island, NY
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Orchard Estates

New Construction Homes For Sale in Woodrow


STATEN ISLAND,NY -New Construction Homes For Sale in Woodrow

Robert DeFalco Realty continues its excellent success in selling the New Construction Homes at Orchard Estates in Woodrow. The Orchard Estates project started in January 2011 and was created by the renown custom builder, Robert Mack. Mack has earned his reputation by honoring his commitments and exceeding his customer’s expectations. His New Homes and New Construction Developments have garnered him a stellar reputation.

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Orchard Estates in the Woodrow area of Staten Island is an elegant assembly of New Construction One and Two Family Attached homes for sale. There are a total of 24 new homes in the first Phase of homes and 24 new homes in the second Phase. These are new homes, beautifully & masterfully constructed, starting at $399,900. As of today more than half the homes in Phase I are sold and Phase II has started. Reports show that New Construction Home Sales in Staten Island and in Woodrow have increased due to the lower interest rates for First Time Home Buyers. Orchard Estates has exceeded the market trends in this regard by offering a phenomenal value.

STATEN ISLAND,NY -New Construction Homes For Sale in WoodrowRobert DeFalco Realty has their top New Construction Specialists, Cathy Greco and Joyce Marchione, always available for you to come visit these New Model Homes. The Model is open Thursday through Monday 12pm -4pm. Orchard Estates come with a long list of top of the line features including custom granite kitchens with stainless steel appliances, interior crown moldings, custom hi hats, hardwood floors, ceramic tiles, oak railings, stucco exteriors, central air, pre wired for cable TV and telephone and so many more.

If you’re in the market for new construction and would like more information on Orchard Estates in the Woodrow area of Staten Island call us today.

These New 1 and 2 Family Homes for sale in Woodrow can also be seen on our web site; please visit www.defalcorealty.com. If you are interested in a private tour of these new model homes please contact one of our New Construction specialists at Robert DeFalco Realty (718) 987-7900.

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