Do You Believe Home Ownership Matters ?

Do you believe our families and our homes are the center of the American Dream ? Are those homes... and our lives in them the focus of creating a beautiful, cozy functional way of living for the ones we love ?  Home is the one place where we create our own environment that is unique to our own lifestyle. This belief of home ownership has been the American Dream for 234 years and is the core value of this country.

Home ownership remains the American dream... you develop positive differences in people's family relationships and their finances while connecting to the community. Society benefits as well...studies have shown students from families that owned houses scored higher on Achievement Tests than those of families who rent. There also is a stronger community and civic connection .

Clearly from the 2011 NAR- Harris poll: Young adults do believe and are committed to one day becoming home owners. Following the path of their parents and grandparents .Young adults do feel it has been more difficult to achieve the American Dream... yet acknowledge doing so would provide a healthy stable environment for raising a family. In my opinion home ownership does matter...continuing to be the true value of our nation.

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What Homes Have Sold In Staten Island's North Shore?

Looking for homes that have sold on Staten Island's North Shore within the last 6 months?

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What Do Americans Want Most Once Finances Improve?

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, March 09, 2012

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Fifty-one percent of Americans in a recent poll say that if their financial situation were to improve, they’d buy a home. Coming in second on the list of wishes, they’d make repairs or improvements to the home they already have, according to the poll of more than 1,400 Americans conducted by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling Web site, www.DebtAdvice.org.

Meanwhile, 17 percent of Americans polled said they’d upgrade their car and 9 percent said they’d take a vacation. 

"Home ownership has traditionally been a part of sound financial planning," says Gail Cunningham, spokesperson for the NFCC, a nonprofit credit counseling organization. "With a combined total of 74 percent of respondents selecting a home-oriented option, the poll results strongly suggests that people continue to place value in owning a home, and are anxious to buy a house or improve their existing one." 

via realtormag.realtor.org

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Are Real Estate Agents Dinosaurs?

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I got a surprising e-mail from a real estate broker this week. The topic: How real estate agents have become "dinosaurs," done in by technology and a growing do-it-yourself ethos.

It isn't often that I hear from a stranger heralding her own profession as obsolete, so I called her.

At 53, Sissy Lappin runs a one-woman brokerage in Houston. Over the course of a 28-year career, she says she's sold more than a half-billion dollars worth of property, from $90,000 bungalows to $9 million mansions. Though her business has been doing well—she sold all 13 of her listings last year—her outlook on her profession as a whole isn't optimistic.

Shrinking equity has caused consumers to take a hard look at ways to cut transaction costs, particularly the typical 5% or 6% real estate commission, she says. And they've discovered that they can now find all the information they need to list, market, stage, negotiate and close a home sale on the Internet.

Like bank tellers, travel agents and other middlemen, real estate agents are no longer critical to a transaction, Ms. Lappin says—though many of her peers will undoubtedly disagree. And as technology has made their role less essential, their ranks have plummeted. According to the National Association of Realtors, the number of real estate agents fell to roughly 1 million members last year from about 1.4 million members in 2006. Ms. Lappin expects the decline will continue as more technological tools are developed to help sellers and buyers deal with each other directly. "The real estate game has changed forever," she says.

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Younger sellers are particularly confident about their ability to sell their homes themselves using the Web, smart phone apps and social media, Ms. Lappin says. She recently lost a juicy commission to a seller who sold his home to a Facebook friend before she could list it. Another potential client avoided a commission by paying his receptionist $1,000 to learn how to sell his home on the Web—and it sold.

Ms. Lappin isn't bitter about this lost business, because she sees it as the inevitable consequence of innovation. Though industry trade groups spend millions lobbying local and federal government to protect agents' commissions, "innovation doesn't care about the real-estate commission," she says.

Still, not every seller wants to spend time chasing and nailing down a deal. So no matter how much technology devastates the business, Ms. Lappin expects a few agents will survive. Some will provide discounted or fee-based services to cash-strapped consumers who have seen the equity in their homes shrivel over the past few years. Others will work for clients motivated more by convenience than need, who will demand not only traditional sales and marketing advice, but also help with moving, storage, decorating, repairs and other chores.

Ms. Lappin isn't worried about her business at the moment, since Houston is experiencing an oil-fueled boom. But no market stays strong indefinitely, and when she becomes less busy, she plans to write a book laying out the steps for sellers who want to sell their own homes.

Is that shooting herself in the foot? Perhaps—but it's also another way to tap into what she sees as an unstoppable trend towards self-sufficiency in a world where information flows freely. "People want to control their own destiny," she says.

via online.wsj.com

I find this article intriguing....with all the technology available...how to do this... how to do that, why not sell your home on your own? I encourage it....try it...maybe it will sell...maybe not. But consider.. what do you lose? What do you gain? Possibly a higher asking price on your home will be lost, a sharper negotiated deal on your behalf.... just to name a few. Embracing innovation keeps us on our toes...applying it to your business with your expertise... is no match for what others think is so easy. Have a fantastic weekend! Just launched New Website...check it out http://HollyWiesnerOlivieri.com

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Staten Island's 9/11 Postcards Memorial....St. George.

What a beautiful day to take a walk along the waterfront in St. George.....visit the magnificent Postcards 9/11 Memorial.

The Staten Island 9/11 Memorial is located along the North Shore Waterfront Esplanade adjacent to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal and the Richmond County Ballpark at St. George.

The site provides panoramic views of New York Harbor, Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.

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Where I found A Great Breakfast Value In SINY's North Shore!

I love to be greeted with friendly smiles....great service....delicious breakfast  with unlimited coffee...all for under $15.00 ......what a wonderful neighborhood place to meet and eat..... on Staten Island's North Shore.

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Who Wants A Free Tree ?

Who wouldn't like to have a living tree to plant at their home ? ....plant it, nurture it and attend free workshops on how to protect trees in your neighborhood. Wow! I think this is a great program,and wanted to let you know about the dates available to get your Free tree on Staten Island.

NYC is looking to give away one million trees, the goal is to have one million trees planted in NYC by 2017. Million trees NYC is sponsored by NYC Parks and New York Restoration Project.  http://www.milliontreesnyc.org/html/programs/pdr_tree_giveaway.shtml .This ambitious goal is to plant and care for one million new trees across the city's five boroughs.

Spring is around the corner....it has been a long cold Winter, let the planting begin! The three Staten Island tree giveaway locations are listed on the link provided above. The dates to remember are May 22, April 3 and April 16. There will be limited quantities of various varieties of trees.....Redbud, Magnolia, Linden, Dogwood, Cherry and Katsura. Trees are intended for planting on private property, care instructions come with each tree. All you need to provide is a place to plant,a shovel and water. I find this to be a wonderful way for New York City's residents and neighborhoods to reap the benefits of a living tree in their environment. Happy planting !

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How Do You Hold On To Tradition ?

You hold on to tradition by ... honoring the past memories and good times which in my opinion is an important component of values and heritage..... at times it is lacking in today's busy times. A local establishment with a long history on Staten Island's North Shore, has new owners.....who believe that holding on to tradition is important to the community. Justino's Pizzeria formerly Al's Pizza located at 965 Jewett Ave. in Staten Island's North Shore community of "Meiers Corners" is embracing Al's Pizza's past history. Al's Pizza was a staple pizzeria on Staten Island's North Shore.....I remember as a child eating at Al's. It was always a friendly neighborhood pizzeria that was a staple in the community.

 

Great food is prepared fresh daily with traditional homestyle Italian cooking......Justino's pizzeria has Al's original sign highlighted behind their pizza counter. The pizza is still cooked in the original 50 yr.old ovens. Is that the secret ingredient? I suggest stopping by and telling Joe , Holly sent you.... enjoy the tradition and good food that certainly has made its mark on Staten Island's North Shore. Again welcome to businesses,people and homes of Staten Island's North Shore community.

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Is That Really What The Client Wants ?

My phone conversation with a perspective client last evening, prompted me to write about our chat. Now this person doesn't know me from a hole in the wall (old slang I heard as a child). Our conversation was intriguing and a reminder of  some important elements...knowledge,communication and compassion in today's business transactions.

Her concerns were genuine about her dealings when her home was listed for sale ....lack of knowledge, communication and overall effectiveness in job performed .She asked me to look at her expired listing on the MLS....what was my opinion of what I thought about the photos previewed for her home? Also how was I going to effectively word her listing ...being unique in its interior features. Basic skills should not be taken for granted..concentrating on client needs...listening closely to their concerns and arriving at a solution. This conversation last evening was a reminder of the importance of basic business skills....knowledge in field of work, communication and compassion. In my opinion...today's economic times have created an environment in which we must not take people or situations for granted.

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Do You Like It Fresh And Delicious... with A Twist ? Check out What I Found On Staten Island's North Shore !

Welcome to Businesses, People and Homes of Staten Island's North Shore Community. Marie's Gourmet located in the Silver Lake community of Staten Island's North Shore is today's business highlight.

A car wash has transformed into a fabulous popular Italian-American restaurant. Looking for a home cooked meal with an untraditional twist? The last three years Marie's Gourmet located at 977 Victory Blvd. has been the choice for delectable fresh cooked meals....popular with many of the locals. Owners Mario and Brian have done a great job treating the Silver Lake community to a delicious selection of pizza's, salads and Italian favorites just to name a few. My personal favorite is the insalata gourmet pizza....mounds of fresh grape tomatoes, red onions, mixed greens, shaved imported reggiano cheese topped with balsamic reduction. Wow is this yummmmmmy. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served, also offered is free delivery. A twist on breakfast... breakfast pizza made with fluffy eggs, cheese and choice of toppings. Delicious!  Mario's Mom Marie, was his inspiration for Marie's Gourmet... he enjoyed her scrumptious meals created with skilled cooking techniques.

If you are looking for a scrumptious home cooked meal to satisfy your hungry appetite definitely check out  Marie's Gourmet ! http://www.idine.com/details.htm?merchantId=93875&menu=true      And tell them Holly sent you !

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Do You Believe Home Ownership Matters ?

Do you believe our families and our homes are the center of the American Dream ? Are those homes... and our lives in them the focus of creating a beautiful, cozy functional way of living for the ones we love ?  How apropos for today Valentines Day... a day symbolic for love and caring. Home is the one place where we create our own environment that is unique to our own lifestyle. This belief of home ownership has been the American Dream for 234 years and is the core value of this country. Home ownership remains the American dream... you develop positive differences in people's family relationships and their finances while connecting to the community. Society benefits as well...studies have shown students from families that owned houses scored higher on Achievement Tests than those of families who rent. There also is a stronger community and civic connection .

Clearly from the 2010 NAR- Harris poll: Young adults do believe and are committed to one day becoming home owners. Following the path of their parents and grandparents .Young adults do feel it has been more difficult to achieve the American Dream... yet acknowledge doing so would provide a healthy stable environment for raising a family. In my opinion home ownership does matter...continuing to be the true value of our nation. Happy Valentine's Day! Enjoy today ...the day symbolic for love and caring. Please click on the link and "like" my SINY's North Shore Expert page  http://facebook.com/northshoreholly 

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Real Estate News! Opportunity Strikes, Are You In ?

What happens when the Real Estate bubble bursts ? People generally don't like to talk or think about the value of their home.

Buyers and Sellers both have distress. Sellers... no offers, Buyers ... tough lending process. Have you thought about... a stigma created in Real Estate assets could lead to opportunity ? Some realize this is the core of smart investments. The time to act in Real Estate is now. In my opinion long term interest rates are not going to get much lower.   http://mortgageeguide.com/

The biggest concern comes to jobs. If the economy is not creating jobs, the housing market will have a tough time rebounding. No doubt it is difficult to buy a home without a job. People who are unemployed are not taking a long term risk. Right now opportunity strikes if you want to take a hit! Is recovery coming soon ? Time will tell. But do consider the possibilities of todays housing market situation.

In my opinion low mortgage rates, unknown market recovery create an opportunity for long term investments. Staten Island's "North Shore" has an ample selection of homes. Check out www.holly1.listingbook.com . And the best part is there are Sellers looking to negotiate! Ultimately yielding happy Sellers and happy Buyers. Opportunity strikes are you in ?

 

 

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Are You A Business Looking For More Revenue ? My Recent Interview Can Help You!

Welcome to the businesses, people and homes of Staten Island's North Shore Community.

Caruso Apps is today's business highlight. Craig Caruso owner and CEO develops programs (applications) for the iPhone and Android phones. Craig helps businesses to increase their marketing presence by developing programs and consulting them on what is best for them. 

I had the opportunity to interview Craig recently while at NB Technologies. I was curious about what Craig Caruso had to offer the business community and how his applications operated. Being a bit of a novice, I was intrigued and decided to ask Craig a few questions. He explained some of his phone applications and how different appliations can work for different businesses. Technology is constant and keeping the business world on its toes. Craig is a computor and electronics technician, specializing in mobile applications. He is also experienced in trouble shooting internal issues. His expertise and knowledge are certainly a valuble resource for any business looking to keep up with technology and their competition. Craig Caruso can be contacted at http://carusoapps.com .  Tell him North Shore Holly sent you!

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Economic Realities Show Why Staten Island's North Shore Is The Place To Live! Why You Ask ?

The latest Institute of Architects Home Design Trends Survey report, focused on community and neighborhood design. Homes near public transit, employment centers, retail and entertainment complexes continue to increase in demand. This survey was conducted by more than 500 architecture firms,that report housing trends for residential living. Economic realities like high foreclosures rates, increased commuting time and costs, have created a renewed interest in affordable housing. Staten Island provides many possibilities for this renewed interest for a buyer who desires affordable housing. These recent economic conditions are key drivers in altering the residential real estate landscape. The survey findings featured an increase in demand for; Homes with front porches that allow for more neighborhood connection.Durable , low-maintenance products for home exteriors. Sustainable home features, such as solar reflective roofs. More multi-general housing due to the growing number of immigrant households. Also important were open-space in neighborhoods that offer more space for recreation. Having lived on Staten Island's North Shore my entire life I can attest to the fact that this wonderful Island can provide you with many of the high demand features in housing that were featured in this study. Easy access to public transportation, retail and entertainment complexes with wonderful parks and recreational centers are features provided here on Staten Island's North Shore and surrounding areas. Spend a day on Staten Island and explore what our wonderful  Island has to offer!

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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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Do You Feel Nuts ? Could Be The Stink In Staten Island's "Silver Lake" North Shore Community !

Running through beautiful Silver Lake Park located in "Staten Island's" North Shore community is a great way to focus and reflect . 

The Park's treasures include a tennis court, golf course, vineyards, baseball field, dog run, tot park and a splendid reservoir and lush Fall  landscape.

While gazing at all the beautiful vibrant leaves laying on the ground a sudden strong odor of old cheese or vomit was in the air.

This smell was disturbing on such a fabulous day!   The odor was in the area of a fantastic  30-40 golden yellow tree.    A  woman was 

searching for something under this golden tree. I was curious to know what she was looking for , and decided to stop and chat.

The bold golden tree is the Ginkgo biloba.The sweet lady hidden under her jacket was seeking out the magical medicinal fruit nut which the tree bears this time of year. The woman was a wonderful source of information for the Ginkgo and didn't want her face in my camera.

In order to bear fruit there must be a male and female tree looking at each other she stated. The female Ginkgo  biloba bears the fruit nut.

The strong odor is from the fleshy outer skin of the fruit. This fruit is very popular among Chinese and Korean cultures for its medicinal purposes. When harvesting this fruit the fleshy skin must be removed by covering your hands with plastic gloves. The skin is very allergic to the juice of the Ginkgo fruit and avoid contact at all costs.  Rinse the fruit with water, then heat the nut fruit in a frying pan until it cracks open. Inside is the medicinal nut that you eat. I was told not to eat more than 10 a day. The hidden nut is heathly eating for your lungs, blood circulation, memory and overall health.

Staten Island's Silver Lake area has a variety of housing. Whether you desire a Victorian mansion, pristine colonial, condo or  apartment. The search for housing is as diverse as the community. The Silver Lake area located on Staten Island's North Shore is located west of Grymes Hill. Silver Lake's community is a short distance to downtown St.George and the Staten Island Ferry. There are plenty of buses accessible on the main roads of Victory Blvd., Forest Ave., and Castleton Ave. I suggest Stopping to chat with Staten Island's wonderful diverse residents. I love Learning about a new culture and embracing all Staten Island's North Shore has to offer. You will not be disappointed !

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Staten Island's "NORTH SHORE" Community WESTERLEIGH -See What Just Sold !

Happy Seller, happy buyers make for a great day in Staten Island's  Westerleigh "NORTH SHORE" community ! This 2 family fixer-upper located in the heart of Westerleigh was owned by a war veteran.

Apropos for today- Veteran's Day the sale day of this colonial home! 

The new owner's will renovate and bring new life to this 1920 colonial home, adorned with chestnut floors and trim.

Chestnut trees beautified many Staten Island streets in the early 1900's.

A blight took over this fabulous tree. Less and less Chestnut trees were seen adorning Staten Island streets.

Valued for its strength and rot resistance, the timber was prized by woodworkers.

Local homeowners  know the beautiful woodwork in their home is due to the chestnut blight.

 

The Westerleigh neighborhood gained much local attention for the abundance of patriotic decorations

adorned on its homes in the aftermath of Sept.11,2001 attacks.

 

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Living Life To The Fullest ? Make It Happen On Staten Island's "North Shore" !

Have you ever desired to learn the Italian language ? Now that desire can happen on 

STATEN ISLAND'S North Shore- Grymes Hill at CASA  BELVEDERE  "house with a beautiful view".

Located on Howard Aveue  this fabulous historic landmark purchased in 2008 for 3.6 million has been restored .

Situated on 3 acres atop of Grymes Hill with spectacular views of the New York City Harbor.

The Italian Cultural Foundation of New York seeks to preserve and celebrate the heritage of Italy by

promoting Italian language, arts, literature, history, fashion and cuisine. 

Embrace the culture and traditions of Italy on STATEN ISLAND'S "North Shore".

 

Across the street from "Casa Belvedere" is Notre Dame Academy.

A private Catholic Academy for girls and young women pre K-through Grade 12. Located on 13 acres of beautiful campus

 on top of splendid Grymes Hill.

Grymes Hill is situated on a hill. Major Charles Howard built many of the earliest homes. His name survives in Howard Ave.

The hills main street  is named Howard Ave.

 

 Much of Grymes Hill consists of private homes but also includes Grymes Hill apartments constructed in the late 1940's.

Grymes Hill is the second highest point on Staten Island.

Staten Island  is definitely a place to live life at its fullest ! Come visit and enjoy all Staten has to offer.

 

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