Why Would You Want To Live In The Snug Harbor Community Located In Staten Island's North Shore ?

    Do you love the Arts ? Do you enjoy museums, gorgeous gardens or taking classes ? Well 83 acres of exploration is awaiting you at Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden. This center is located in Staten Island's North Shore Community of Snug Harbor .The recent buyers of a 1925 colonial home in the  Snug Harbor community wanted to ring in the "New Year" with their first time home purchase.

Why did the buyers choose this community ? This wonderful location offered them a Cultural Center within walking distance from their new home. In addition Walker Park was located down the street . Walker Park boasts a playground, baseball fields,cricket fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, football and soccer fields. Also an easy commute to the Staten Island Ferry and Manhattan.

In addition the happy buyers received a great mortgage rate under 5 percent ! Knowing even a 10 percent drop in home prices would immediately nullify a mere 1 percent increase in interest rates on a 30 year mortgage. The buyers seized the opportunity to purchase their first home. The happy Buyers are ringing in 2011 with a new home purchase! And the happy Sellers are delighted going into 2011 with a sold home they lived in for 26 years. Additionally knowing a new family will give their home new life. Making for a fabulous" New Year" for all !

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If You Like It Sweet, Smooth and Tasty...Checkout What I Found On Staten Island's North Shore !

 Welcome to the Businesses, People and Homes of Staten Island's North Shore community .

Today's business highlight is Lee Sims Chocolates located in Staten Island's North Shore.

Who can resist shopping in a chocolate shop this time of year ? Certainly not me! The wonderous selection of intoxicating treats brought me back to my childhood .

I was reliving the magical feeling felt when surrounded by delicious homemade chocolates.Lee Sims Chocolates  located on 1909 Victory Blvd. is a definite stop for your holiday and year round shopping.

The scrumptious selection includes dark and milk chocolate, filled with cremes, jelly ,carmel and nuts just to name a few .

 The smooth dark chocolate pretzels and commendable graham crackers (my favorite) were so delicious!

  I had to control myself from over indulgence of these tasty treats!

 The most popular item in Lee Sims is the award winning Gift Pyramid.This tower of treats include, delectable chocolates, delightful cookies and delicious nuts.

If you are looking for astounding homemade chocolates, be sure to check out Lee Sims.

Staten Island's "North Shore" community embraces this wonderful family run business.

Lee Sims is owned by a dedicated mother and daughter team who take pride in their delicious treats!

  The personalized service and homemade goodies are sure to please even the fuzziest shopper.

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America Do You Believe Buying A Home Now Is A Good Idea?

NAR (National Association Of Realtors) conducted a recent survey, and 8 out of 10 respondents believe buying a home is a good financial

decision. A few key results : Job insecurity and lack of jobs continue to be a primary obstsacle to home ownership and market recovery.

 

Respondents see the recession and job losses as the main reason for foreclosure problems.

Majority of Renters believe owning a home at some point in the future is either one of their highest priorties 39 percent

or a moderate priority 24 percent,  21 percent not a priority at all.

Most respondents are more concerned about drop in home values then about home costs being too high.

Costs still remains the significant barrier to many who would otherwise like to buy a home. MY QUESTION TO YOU IS WHY WAIT TO PURCHASE A HOME ?

What is not widely understood is the impact interest rates can have on real monthly costs of  homeownership.

Even a 10 percent drop in home prices is immediately nullified by a mere 1 percentage point increase in interest rates on a 30yr. mortgage.

Think about it .....falling home prices are a great opportunity for move up buyers. Even though your home sale price may be lower, the 

smaller loss at sale can be compensated by greater savings at purchase!

Buying a home in my opinion is still The American Dream !   Never stop dreaming, what is not understood is what creates uncertainty. Staten Island's "North Shore" is comprised of a diverse selections of homes. Locating a home that fits your lifestyle and budget should be the approach to reaching your American Dream!

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