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Posted on 10/17/2019

Another Property Rented - 75 Lee Avenue #2a, Yonkers, NY 10705

Welcome Home to this pet-friendly Junior 4 SPONSOR UNIT (NO BOARD APPROVAL REQUIRED) rental. Enjoy cooking in your newly renovated kitchen with great cabinet storage and counter space, adjacent to a 14ft. x 10ft. dining area perfect for enjoying a weekend brunch or entertaining friends for an occasional dinner party. Unwind after a long day's work in the living room with a glass of wine or with a 30 minute nap in the spacious master bedroom on your king-size bed. Following dinner, you may want to go into the home office bonus room for an hour of computer time. This immaculately clean, environmentally sensitive building offers a laundry room...

Posted on 10/13/2019

Improve Your Sprinkler System

To save water and equally maintain your lawn, you need to ensure your sprinkler system is working correctly. During the winter months, keeping your garden might take a toll on you. Improving your sprinkler system requires that you regularly check for damaged or faulty sprinklers. Improving your sprinkler system means you would produce a better and healthier lawn....

Posted on 10/06/2019

Posted on 10/05/2019

75 Lee Avenue #2a, Yonkers, NY 10705 is now new to the market!

Welcome Home to this pet-friendly Junior 4 SPONSOR UNIT (NO BOARD APPROVAL REQUIRED) rental. Enjoy cooking in your newly renovated kitchen with great cabinet storage and counter space, adjacent to a 14ft. x 10ft. dining area perfect for enjoying a weekend brunch or entertaining friends for an occasional dinner party. Unwind after a long day's work in the living room with a glass of wine or with a 30 minute nap in the spacious master bedroom on your king-size bed. Following dinner, you may want to go into the home office bonus room for an hour of computer time. This immaculately clean, environmentally sensitive building offers a laundry room...

Posted on 09/29/2019

Some Crucial Reasons to Call for a Home Inspection

The home buying process can be pretty frustrating. What’s worse? The spending never ends. It feels as though you have to pay for everything. No wonder a good number of homebuyers resolve to rent due to frustration from the home buying process. It just never ends. Now to the expenses. First, you are struggling to get a home...

Posted on 09/22/2019

Green Tips: Make Your Own Natural Cleaning Solutions

Homemade cleaning solutions aren't just effective. They're also free of irritating chemicals, gentle on delicate surfaces, and easy on the environment. Here are a few recipes for making your own cleaning solutions. Natural Wood Polish This is a classic mix: In a small cup, mix one part olive oil to one part lemon juice. Now, use a soft...

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Posted on 09/15/2019

Townhouse or Condo: What is the Difference?

Are you thinking about buying a townhouse or condominium? There are some notable differences between a townhouse and a condo that you must know before choosing. Understanding them will enable you to decide on the one to go for, whether a condominium or a townhouse. Townhouse A townhouse is a tenant-owned conjoined unit. They are structured architecturally like...

Posted on 09/08/2019

Reading for Leadership

Have you ever wondered how some folks always seem to get the big breaks, or they always seem successful no matter what comes their way? Why do some people seem to “go with the flow” and handle situations without seemingly any hard work? The Answer is Reading Reading, you know that thing you said you would not do...

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Posted on 09/01/2019

Is Cabin Fever Inevitable?

During certain times in the year, it might be less desirable to be outside, and we may find ourselves feeling stuck in the house. How do you get out and enjoy your community without having to be out of doors? One great way is to plug into your areas museums, galleries, and other local indoor attractions. Months of...

Posted on 08/25/2019

The Unique Role of a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)

Older Americans can recall a time when gas stations provided full service, with window washers and gas attendants to pump your fuel. They recall a time of service with a smile—and you don't find much of that in today's mobile-dominated environment, where text messages pass for conversation and e-signatures have replaced the ballpoint pen. That's why service providers who...

Posted on 08/25/2019

How Interest Rates Affect the Housing Industry

Interest rates in the United States are determined by a number of factors, including the actions of the U.S. Federal Reserve, the health of the economy and the rate at which people are saving money. Given that most home sales are financed through the borrowing of money in the form of mortgages, the housing industry is profoundly affected...

Posted on 08/25/2019

Compelling Reasons Why a Seller Needs a Professional Real Estate Agent

As some of the readers of this column know, I have been designated by the National Association of Realtors as a Seller Representative Specialist (SRS). And since only two and a half percent of New York State real estate agents have earned this designation, I bend over backwards to achieve the best price and terms for my home seller...