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Realty News from Pat & Susan
2009
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Realty News from Pat & Susan
July 2009
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Pay Attention to Detail When Preparing Your Home to Sell By Cheryl D. Green First impressions are lasting. If you are preparing to sell your home, you want it to appear well maintained and showroom ready. Using these simple tips will ensure that your home shouts, "I'm ready to sell."
Tip 1. Improve the kitchen and bathroom. Nothing adds value like improvements to these well-traveled areas. Check your cabinets and fixtures for hanging knobs or large scratches...
Lawn Care Dos and Don'ts By Nancy Fulton Summer is here and many of us will be spending the warmer months at home this year. That means our yards have to be a recreational oasis where we're comfortable inviting friends and family. Nothing is more important to a yard than a great lawn. It gives kids a place to play, provides a comfortable place to sit or lie down, and makes a home look beautiful. Read these Dos and Don'ts to keep your lawn beautiful...
Make Your Yard Sale a Winner By E. E. Kane Holding a yard sale is like going into business for a day. It can be fun and wildly successful, or it can be pure drudgery and a waste of time. Don't go to the trouble without reading these tips for a winning yard sale.
Join forces with friends or neighbors. A lot of "stuff" in a sale is always more enticing than sparse offerings. A yard sale requires a lot of energy, lifting, moving, and time for details, so the more helpers you can gather, the...
Shopping for a Bargain Home By B. Conrad There is no doubt that there are bargains in today's real estate market—the key is to know what to look for and what to avoid. With mortgage rates still low, buyers who are able to get a bargain will come out ahead when their market turns around.
Don't be fooled by the asking price. These days it is a buyer's market, and that means buyers have lots of wiggle room when it comes to price. In this market the asking price is a good place to start, but chances are there is plenty of room for negotiation. Taking a look at comparable sales in the same neighborhood is a great way to figure out what the property is worth in the current market...
Keep Summer Foods Fresh & Safe Courtesy of ARAcontent Summer is the season to be outdoors with friends and family at picnics, barbecues and many other events. But the warm weather also brings an increase in foodborne illnesses when food sits out in hot, humid conditions. Make sure your summer party is memorable for reasons other than food poisoning by taking steps to keep food fresh and safe.
Dr. Claudia Fajardo-Lira, spokesperson for the Institute of Food Technologists, says most foodborne bacteria thrive in summer's steamy conditions. "It's critical to protect yourself and your family from foodborne illness like E. coli and salmonella," she says...
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Realty News from Pat & Susan - July 2009
Susan MacDonald & Patricia Cadavid , Daniel Gale Sotheby's, 6300 Northern Blvd , East Norwich NY 11732 If you'd like to be unsubscribed from this newsletter, The material in this publication is provided for your informational purpose only and is not intended to substitute professional advice. If your property is currently listed with a Real Estate Broker, this publication is not intended as a solicitation.
Realty News from Pat & Susan
June 2009
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Are You an Ideal Mortgage Applicant? By Susan Keenan Most lenders check on three main criteria when evaluating a mortgage application. The amount of loan you qualify for and the interest rate quoted will be based on an assessment of your credit score, available cash for a down payment and your ability to make monthly payments. These factors help a lender to decide on their perceived risk in giving you a loan.
What is your credit score?...
Design Techniques to Create a Spacious Home By Mary White A home that is crowded, cluttered or cramped is unappealing to its occupants and to prospective homebuyers—no one likes feeling confined. Take steps to make your home more appealing by using decorating techniques that can make any home feel spacious and inviting.
Sufficient Lighting - Rooms that are dark tend to look smaller than rooms that are well lit. So make sure that each room in your home has plenty...
Can't Live Within Your Means? Rethink Your Budget By E. E. Kane If you have been living beyond your means, it's time to buckle down and stop breaking your budget. Here are some tips that will help you get serious about your financial health.
Review your budget. Were you realistic about the fluctuation of gas prices and groceries? Did you allow for one-time expenses that you didn't anticipate? Find out why you are routinely breaking your budget, and adjust it accordingly....
The Benefits of a Great Real Estate Agent By Angela Baca Real estate agents do more than just help you search for a home; they provide indispensable advice during the entire home-buying process. Here are three ways that your agent will protect your interests in the steps toward buying a home.
1. Finding Your Ideal Home - If you've already searched for a home for several months, you probably have a few prime properties in mind. Your agent will help you sift through your choices to ensure that the property you think you want is really going to serve you well long-term.
As an added bonus, an experienced agent has a knack for sniffing out things like dishonest sellers, lemon houses, and bad deals. Buying a home...
Use Less Stuff to be "Green" Courtesy of ARAcontent If the desire to "go green" leaves you feeling a bit overwhelmed, keep it simple with a "less is more" attitude, advises Bob Lilienfeld, sustainability expert and author of "Use Less Stuff." You'll be amazed at how simple lifestyle changes can affect your impact on the environment and your budget.
Recycling has long been touted as the centerpiece of environmentally conscious behavior, Lilienfeld notes. But the truth is that recycling by itself can't solve the environmental issues we're now facing. "The real key to saving the planet is to shop smarter so that we manage our consumption and stop...
Featured Listings
MUTTONTOWN LISTED AND IN CONTRACT IN TWO WEEKS! A home that shows well sells high
OLD BETHPAGE SOLD IN THREE WEEKS! Finding the right home for each family's needs
SOLD IN ELEVEN DAYS! AT THE ASKING PRICE! Pricing right creates good offers in record time
JUST LISTED! $1,490,000 2.68 ACRES IN MUTTONTOWN HORSE LOVERS DREAM Country living 40 minutes from Manhattan!
Susan MacDonald & Patricia Cadavid - (516) 922-9155
Realty News from Pat & Susan - June 2009
Susan MacDonald & Patricia Cadavid , Daniel Gale Sotheby's, 6300 Northern Blvd , East Norwich NY 11732 If you'd like to be unsubscribed from this newsletter, The material in this publication is provided for your informational purpose only and is not intended to substitute professional advice. If your property is currently listed with a Real Estate Broker, this publication is not intended as a solicitation. Powered by
