Resources

Mortgage Calculator
Use our Mortgage Calculator to figure out your payments!
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Free for sellers! How much is my home worth?
Free for sellers! How much is my home worth? There are many factors that can effect the closed sale price of your home, and how long it stays on the market prior to closing. Read
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Showing your home
Do you have questions in regard to showing your home? How does the process work? How are appointments set up? Should I stay home for showings? What is expected of me? What should I say during a showing? These questions almost always comes up when speaking with sellers. Read
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An open letter to sellers regarding price
Price does matter in this market.
Price matters in any market.
Don't make the mistake that sellers often do. Read
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Interviewing agents? Selling your home? Here is some knowledgeable information.
Selling your home is a big deal. Here are some helpful questions to ask when interviewing agents for the position of marketing your home."Real estate is a service and performance-based industry. Real estate companies are not all the same... Results can vary based on a number of factors; experience and track record of the professional you select are two of them." Read
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Advice for sellers preparing their home to be placed on the market
First impressions are lasting ones. Here you will find some suggested advice to help you prepare your home to be placed on the market to achieve the highest degree of appeal. The more favorable your homes appeal is the higher the value it has for buyers. Read
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All about lock boxes
Here you will find information that may help you decide if a lock box placed on your property is right for you. There is a short explanation of how they work and how appointments are set up. Read
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Home owners we have your keys. Now what?
Home owners here you will find information in regard to how your keys are handled once they are in our possession. When you are not available to be home for showings you do have choices. You can give your listing agent a key; you can have a lock box installed,
Your listing agent can accommodate showings. Here you can find some useful information that may help you feel more comfortable about the use of keys..
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Your Open House
This is a short summary in regard to how your agent will prepare to host an open house for your property. Here you will find out how the process of having an open house is handled, how and where it is advertised. How? On the day of the open house it is conducted and what is expected of the seller. Read
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Sellers this is what your attorney will need from you in order to draw up the contract for the sale of your home
It is your attorney who prepares the contract of sale for your home and sends it to the buyer’s attorney.
Your Real Estate agent will also need to know the name of your attorney and all of the firms contact information, fax, phone address etc.
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Sellers Have Records Available
Being able to show buyers utility bills can be very helpful and may help your buyer make a decision. The buyer will know you are empathic to their needs and sense you are detail oriented. Read
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Falling behind on mortgage payments?
Here you will find some very useful information regarding Short Sales.
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Attorney's
Attorney's we have worked with and endorse. Read
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Special Report for Senior Citizens Regarding Appliances
COST EFFICIENT WAYS
SENIORS CAN MAINTAIN
THEIR HOME & EQUITY:
14 Common Home Appliance Problems
and How to Repair Them Read
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Our Zillow Page

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Understanding Capital Gains in Real Estate
When you sell a stock, you owe taxes on your gain—the difference between what you paid for the stock and what you sold it for. The same is true with selling a home (or a second home), but there are some special considerations.
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Moving Tips for Sellers
1. Give your forwarding address to the post office, usually two to four weeks ahead of the move. Read
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10 Things to Take the Trauma Out of Homebuying
1. Find a real estate professional who’s simpatico. Homebuying is not only a big financial commitment, but also an emotional one. Read
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Thinking about remodeling?
12 Tips for Hiring a Remodeling Contractor
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8 Steps to Getting Your Finances in Order
Develop a family budget. Instead of budgeting what you’d like to spend, use receipts to create a budget for what you actually spent over the last six months. Read
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Your Property Wish List
While your opinions on the type of home you want to own may change during the homebuying process, use this easy checklist to help you prioritize and make the shopping process less time consuming. Read
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What Not to Overlook on a Final Walk-through
Repairs you’ve requested have been made. Obtain copies of paid bills and any related warranties. Read
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Tips for Packing Like a Pro
Develop a master “to do” list so you won’t forget something critical. Read
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5 Factors That Decide Your Credit Score
Credit scores range between 200 and 800. Scores above 620 are considered desirable for obtaining a mortgage. These factors will affect your score. Read
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Does Moving Up Make Sense?
Answer these questions to help you decide whether moving up makes sense.
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Staten Island NY, Open Houses
Open Houses this weekend Saturday & Sunday. Find our open house schedule here. Read
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Distressed Homeowners You Have Options
http://makinghomeaffordable.gov/
The website address above is a excellent information packed site to help homeowners who may be headed to Foreclosure. You have options,check out the above website.
Need urgent help? Contact the Homeowner’s HOPE™ Hotline: (888) 995-HOPE Read
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HouseLogic Resources
HouseLogic.com helps consumers maintain, enhance, and protect the value of their homes. To that end, it offers advice and guidance on such topics as which home improvements return the greatest value at resale, how to take advantage of tax credits for making your home more energy efficient, and how to build vibrant communities. Read
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RISMedia’s Consumer Newsfeed Widget
Get the latest consumer Real Estate news here. Read
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Automatic Feedback for Sellers
This is one of the best ways to keep you informed after your home is shown.
The personalized automatic feedback system for sellers!
It’s easy to use the system.
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HouseLogic from NAR
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Free for Buyers
Free for Buyers. Register here to receive immediate emailed listings as they are placed on the market with the MLS system. Read
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28 Steps to the Home Buying Process
This is a list of steps which will walk you through the home buying process.
Your Realtor and your attorney will guide you through this entire process. This list has been condensed. There are many steps your Realtor and attorney will be doing in the back ground to make sure the process moves along at a steady and smooth pace. Read
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The Many Benefits of Homeownership
There as many Benefits & Attributes of Homeownership. Please review the list and contact us if you want more details. We will be happy to help answer your questions or address your concerns and or point you in the right direction. Read
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Search for senior housing
Seniors can use this site to search for housing. Please click on this graphic link
to conduct your search.
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Buying a home? Sign up for FREE Automatic listing Email Notifications!
Receive listings emailed to you as they hit the Staten Island NY Real Estate market.
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If you are thinking of selling a home think organization!
If you are thinking of selling a home think organization! Have a professional organizer come in and de-clutter your rooms. Let's weed it out before the move. Read
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Certified American sign language interpreter provided
If you are in need of a certified American sign Language interpreter one can be provided.
For those who wish to learn more read the full description. Read
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For Senior citizens
Who are the Senior Real Estate Specialists? Read
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Mortgage Information
Mortgage Information. Unless you are in a position to pay all cash for your home, you will need to obtain a home loan mortgage to complete the purchase. Being pre approved for a loan before you submit an offer will put you in a stronger negotiating position. I can put you in touch with experienced loan officers at leading mortgage companies. Your loan officer will be your principal guide through the financing process. Various financing options may be available to you, including fixed rate loans, adjustable rate loans, government - assisted (FHA or VA) financing.
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The Department of Education Website
Staten Island has a large number of excellent schools. You can search this Board of Education site for grammar,middle school zoning and mapping for a particular property. Find the address for a school as well as the contact information for the people who can help direct you. Read
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Helpful web sites to visit
These other websites can be helpful and are an excellent source for information.
Please click the read more link below.
Than use the http://www.mysibor.com/arlenetrunzo link to gain access to a form that you can use to request a free market analysis.
You can use this link to also register for free Real Estate Services.
Please feel free to click on all the links below they are full of a wealth of
excellent information. Anyone interested in Real Estate will enjoy gaining additional knowledge from reviewing the sites listed below.
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Suggested Questions for Interviewing Real Estate Attorneys
Your attorney plays a very important role
in your real estate transcation. Plan carefully and do your homework. The same way you would when interviewing Realtors and Lenders. Here are some questions you should ask. Read
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Legal Aspects of a Real Estate Transaction
Here you will find some questions you may want to ask your attorney. Read
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ActiveRain.com
This link is to help promote the ActiveRain Real Estate Network
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