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Video - How To Cook The Perfect Turkey

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:09:48 -0600

Thanksgiving is upon us and it's time for family, friends, and food!

The one day of the year that we stuff ourselves and enjoy every morsel of it - as well as the enjoyment of our family and friends!

I wish everyone here and your loved ones a safe, joyous and memory-filled Thanksgiving.......may it be a real BELLY-BUSTER!!!

Here's a couple of videos I came across and want to share with you:

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My Thanksgiving Wish For YOU - A Harvest of Prosperity -

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:04:09 -0600

2009 is coming to an end, and it's time to start thinking about what we are grateful for. Take a minute or a few minutes and be grateful for all the little things. You'll see we have a lot to be thankful for.

Personally, I'm most thankful for my family. My beautiful wife Tyra and my adorable daughters are at the top of the list. A roof over our heads, family reconnecting with us in NYC and around the country, the clothes on our backs, the bountiful family dinners we share during the holidays, this list could go on and on.

Please remember, if you have a good home, and a roof over your head, make sure you do something to help those that do not.

I would also like to thank all the wonderful people I worked for and with this year... Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving and Much Prosperity to you and your family!

Just Listed - 194 Etna St. Brooklyn, NY 11208

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:06:37 -0600

Just Listed - 194 Etna St. Brooklyn, NY 11208

Property Description

2 Family House In Fair Condition. Needs A Little TLC. Perfect For A Growing Family Or A Mother/Daughter Situation. Excellent Starter Home Located Near The Subway And Jackie Robinson Parkway. Average Sized Backyard. Excellent For The First Time Home Buyer Or An Investor Looking To Cash Flow The Property. This Property Is Subject To Bank Approval Of A Shortsale.

Listing Price $349,000

Bsmt/Subfl- Full Partly Finished Basement w/ 2 Bedroom.

1^st Floor- 2 Bedrooms, Livingroom, Eat in Kitchen, Full Bathroom.

2nd Floor- 2 Bedrooms, Livingroom, Eat in Kitchen, Full Bathroom.

Lot Size- 18 x 81

Lot Square Footage- 1,541

Building Size- 18 x 40

Approx Int SqFt- 1,488

Taxes- $2,262

School District- 19

Zoning- R4

Approx Year Built- 1901

Construction- Frame

Block- 4115

Lot- 31

Show Instructions- By Appointment Only

Click here to schedule a private viewing.

To find the value of your home with a FREE, over-the-net home HIGHEST Price Analysis, please visit: http://www.newyorkmarketvalue.com/

SEARCH over 50,000 homes online for FREE and be the first to know about HOT NEW LISTINGS before other buyers do, please visit http://www.allnylistings.com/

Disclaimer: The above Real Estate information was provided by Vincent Martinez, Realtor for the #1 Real Estate offices in New York and the #4 office in the USA. Vincent Martinez is a Certified Realtor Short Sale Professional by the Long Island Board of Realtors (L.I.B.O.R.) and a member of Prudential Douglas Elliman - Licensed Real Estate Broker. Vincent Martinez does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog post and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information here represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author. Just Listed - 194 Etna St. Brooklyn, NY 11208 Copyright © 2009 By Vincent Martinez, All Rights Reserved.

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You're Invited to an Open House - Short Sale in Diamond Condition! - 994 Alhambra Rd. Baldwin, NY 11510

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:07:37 -0600

Location: 994 Almbra Rd. Baldwin, NY 11510

Date: Sunday November 15th, 2009

Time: 12 - 3 pm.

Location: 994 Almbra Rd. Baldwin, NY 11510

Date: Sunday November 15th, 2009

Time: 12 - 3 pm.

Property Description

This is property is in EXCELLENT MOVE-IN CONDITION!!! Gorgeous One Family In N. Baldwin - A Must See!!! Beautiful Custom Kitchen, New Bathroom. Price Reduced! Great House. Located In N. Baldwin. Close To NYC. Remodeled Main Floor With Kitchen, Full Bath, Side Entrance Leads To Yard. Modern Full Bath. Easy To Show Flexible Monday - Sunday. Perfect Starter Or Retirement Home. Convenient Yet Private!

Listing Price $294,500

Bsmt/Subfl- Full Partly Finished Basement w/ 1 Bedroom

1^st Floor- Livingroom, Dining Area/Eat in kitchen,1 Large Br w/ amazing walkin closet.

2nd Fl - 3 Bedrooms, Fullbath

Lot Size- 50 x 100

Lot Square Footage- 5,000

Taxes- $7,879 (does not reflect STAR exemption)

School District- 10 (Baldwin)

Approx Year Built- 1948

Construction- Frame (vinyl siding)

Block- 468

Lot- 37

Location: 994 Almbra Rd. Baldwin, NY 11510

Date: Sunday November 15th, 2009

Time: 12 - 3 pm.

Open House will be hosted by Alan Hilsberg.

Are You Hunting For A House?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:31:22 -0600

Are You Hunting For A House?

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N. Baldwin - Gorgeous Brick 1 Fam 4 br SHORTSALE in N. Baldwin- $299k - Take a look

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:37:38 -0600

N. Baldwin - Gorgeous Brick 1 Fam 4 br SHORTSALE in N. Baldwin- $299k - Take a look

Property Description

Listing Price $299,000

Bsmt/Subfl- Full Partly Finished Basement w/ 1 Bedroom

1^st Floor- Livingroom, Full bath, Dining Area/Eat in kitchen,1 Large Br.

2nd Fl - 3 Bedrooms, Fullbath

Lot Size- 50 x 100

Lot Square Footage- 5,000

Taxes- $7,879 (does not reflect STAR exemption)

School District- 10 (Baldwin)

Approx Year Built- 1948

Construction- Brick (vinyl siding)

Block- 468

Lot- 37

Show Instructions- By Appointment Only

Click here to schedule a private viewing.

To find the value of your home with a FREE, over-the-net home HIGHEST Price Analysis, please visit: http://www.newyorkmarketvalue.com/

SEARCH over 50,000 homes online for FREE and be the first to know about HOT NEW LISTINGS before other buyers do, please visit http://www.allnylistings.com/

Disclaimer: The above Real Estate information was provided by Vincent Martinez, Realtor for the #1 Real Estate offices in New York and the #4 office in the USA. Vincent Martinez is a Certified Realtor Short Sale Professional by the Long Island Board of Realtors (L.I.B.O.R.) and a member of Prudential Douglas Elliman - Licensed Real Estate Broker. Vincent Martinez does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog post and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information here represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author. N. Baldwin - Gorgeous Brick 1 Fam 4 br SHORTSALE in N. Baldwin- $299k - Take a look Copyright © 2009 By Vincent Martinez, All Rights Reserved.

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Did You Know - You Are Entitled To A Yearly Free Copy Of Your Credit Report?

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:23:59 -0600

Did You Know - You Are Entitled To A Yearly Free Copy Of Your Credit Report?

You are allowed to receive one free credit report every 12 months from each of the nationwide credit companies - Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. This free credit report can be requested through this website https://www.annualcreditreport.com This website permits you to request a credit report once every 12 months from each of the major consumer credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.

It's up to you whether you ask for all three credit reports at the same time or order one today and others later. The benefit of getting all three at the same time is that you can compare them. Just keep in mind that you will not be eligible for another free credit report from the Central Source for 12 months. On the other hand, the advantage of asking for one today and others later -ie., one credit report every four months- is that you can keep an eye out for any changes that may show up on your credit report. Remember, if you order from only one company today you can still order from the other two companies at a later date.

If you find erroneous information and wish to dispute or correct that information in your credit report then contact the credit reporting company that provided the credit report:

Getting back on track is easier than you think. Give it a shot then come back to this post and tell us about your experience.

To find the value of your home with a FREE, over-the-net home HIGHEST Price Analysis, please visit: http://www.newyorkmarketvalue.com/

SEARCH over 50,000 homes online for FREE and be the first to know about HOT NEW LISTINGS before other buyers do, please visit http://www.allnylistings.com/

Disclaimer: The above Real Estate information was provided by Vincent Martinez, Realtor for the #1 Real Estate offices in New York and the #4 office in the USA. Vincent Martinez is a Certified Realtor Short Sale Professional by the Long Island Board of Realtors (L.I.B.O.R.) and a member of Prudential Douglas Elliman - Licensed Real Estate Broker. Vincent Martinez does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog post and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information here represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author. Did You Know - You Are Entitled To A Yearly Free Copy Of Your Credit Report? Copyright © 2009 By Vincent Martinez, All Rights Reserved.

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Did You Know - You Are Entitled To A Yearly Free Copy Of Your Credit Report?

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:23:03 -0600

Did You Know - You Are Entitled To A Yearly Free Copy Of Your Credit Report?

If you find erroneous information and wish to dispute or correct that information in your credit report then contact the credit reporting company that provided the credit report:

Getting back on track is easier than you think. Give it a shot then come back to this post and tell us about your experience.

To find the value of your home with a FREE, over-the-net home HIGHEST Price Analysis, please visit: http://www.newyorkmarketvalue.com/

SEARCH over 50,000 homes online for FREE and be the first to know about HOT NEW LISTINGS before other buyers do, please visit http://www.allnylistings.com/

Disclaimer: The above Real Estate information was provided by Vincent Martinez, Realtor for the #1 Real Estate offices in New York and the #4 office in the USA. Vincent Martinez is a Certified Realtor Short Sale Professional by the Long Island Board of Realtors (L.I.B.O.R.) and a member of Prudential Douglas Elliman - Licensed Real Estate Broker. Vincent Martinez does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog post and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information here represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author. Did You Know - You Are Entitled To A Yearly Free Copy Of Your Credit Report? Copyright © 2009 By Vincent Martinez, All Rights Reserved.

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Selling Your Queens NY Home - Find Out The Value

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:22:04 -0500

Selling Your Queens NY Home - Find Out The Value

Are you getting ready to place your home on the market?

Do you know what its worth? Now is the right time to find out! It's easy! Just log on, provide a few pieces of information about your home, and a FREE analysis of your home's approximate value will be emailed to you. You get all of that without having to speak to an agent. It doesn't get any better than that! Click on the image now and find out today.

Home Buyer Tax Credit Has Been Extended Thru April 30th 2010!

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:37:59 -0500

Home Buyer Tax Credit Has Been Extended Thru April 30th 2010!

In addition to he extension of the $8,000 first time home buyer credit there is a NEW $6,500 Tax Credit available for current homeowners that wish to buy thru April 30th 2010. They would all have until the end of June of 2010 to close on their new homes.

Keep in mind that this can reduce the federal income taxes that you pay. How you might ask? By deducting the interest of your mortgage and property taxes that you pay every year that you file your income tax returns.

Check out the video below.

To find the value of your home with a FREE, over-the-net home HIGHEST Price Analysis, please visit: http://www.newyorkmarketvalue.com/

SEARCH over 50,000 homes online for FREE and be the first to know about HOT NEW LISTINGS before other buyers do, please visit http://www.allnylistings.com/

Disclaimer: The above Real Estate information was provided by Vincent Martinez, Realtor for the #1 Real Estate offices in New York and the #4 office in the USA. Vincent Martinez is a Certified Realtor Short Sale Professional by the Long Island Board of Realtors (L.I.B.O.R.) and a member of Prudential Douglas Elliman - Licensed Real Estate Broker. Vincent Martinez does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog post and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information here represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author. Home Buyer Tax Credit Has Been Extended Thru April 30th 2010! Copyright © 2009 By Vincent Martinez, All Rights Reserved.

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New Listing - NEW CONSTRUCTION Short Sale - 360 E 167th St. Bronx NY 10456 -

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:12:44 -0500

- New Listing - NEW CONSTRUCTION Short Sale - 360 E 167th St. Bronx NY 10456 -

Property Description

2 Family - NEW CONSTRUCTION - 100% Brick Building In The Bronx. Doesn't Need Anythign!! Move In Condition. Amazing Investment Building In Diamond Condition. Great Opportunity For An Investor Or User To Own A Treasure Of Real Estate In This Prime Location.

Listing Price $459,000

Bsmt/Subfl- Full Unfinished

1^st Floor- Apt1 Living room, Dining area, Kitchen, Full bathroom

2^nd Floor- Duplex with 1st floor Apt. - 3 brs and full bathroom

3^rd Floor- Apt2 Living room, Dining area, Kitchen 2 brs and full bathroom

Approx Year Built- 2006

Construction- Brick

Listing Price $459,000

Show Instructions- By Appointment Only

To find the value of your home with a FREE, over-the-net home HIGHEST Price Analysis, please visit: http://www.newyorkmarketvalue.com/

SEARCH over 50,000 homes online for FREE and be the first to know about HOT NEW LISTINGS before other buyers do, please visit http://www.allnylistings.com/

Disclaimer: The above Real Estate information was provided by Vincent Martinez, Realtor for the #1 Real Estate offices in New York and the #4 office in the USA. Vincent Martinez is a Certified Realtor Short Sale Professional by the Long Island Board of Realtors (L.I.B.O.R.) and a member of Prudential Douglas Elliman - Licensed Real Estate Broker. Vincent Martinez does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog post and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information here represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author. New Listing - NEW CONSTRUCTION Short Sale - 360 E 167th St. Bronx NY 10456 Copyright © 2009 By Vincent Martinez, All Rights Reserved.

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3 ways to find deep-discount properties in your backyard!

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:51:54 -0500

3 ways to find deep-discount properties in your backyard!

1. Pick an area that you know is a good rental area. If you're not sure, ask a Realtor to pull up an area that has a good mix of properties for sale and properties for rent.

2. Ask that Realtor to give you what the DOM (average days on market) is and what's the average $/sf sold in that area.

Let's say if that area normally sells for $225/sf in today's market. Then watch for new REO listings that are listed at around $144/sf and send them an offer. This is what savvy real estate investors refer to as "low hanging fruit".

3. Have a Realtor give you all the REOs that the status recently changed from Pending Sale to Available (that means the deal fell through).

If you live in the Queens, Brooklyn, or Long Island areas send me an email with your specific request (for one or all of the items outlined in this post) and I could email you the local stats.

Please be as spefic as possible when emailing me at ProRealtor@verizon.net

To find the value of your home with a FREE, over-the-net home HIGHEST Price Analysis, please visit: http://www.newyorkmarketvalue.com/

SEARCH over 50,000 homes online for FREE and be the first to know about HOT NEW LISTINGS before other buyers do, please visit http://www.allnylistings.com/

Disclaimer: The above Real Estate information was provided by Vincent Martinez, Realtor for the #1 Real Estate offices in New York and the #4 office in the USA. Vincent Martinez is a Certified Realtor Short Sale Professional by the Long Island Board of Realtors (L.I.B.O.R.) and a member of Prudential Douglas Elliman - Licensed Real Estate Broker. Vincent Martinez does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog post and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information here represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author. 3 ways to find deep-discount properties in your backyard! Copyright © 2009 By Vincent Martinez, All Rights Reserved.

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New Listing - 2549 Balsam Ave. East Meadow NY 11554

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:15:25 -0500

Searching for that special property that you can put some sweat equity into but at the right price and have a great home? This may be the home you have been looking for! Come and see this cozy 1 family, 3 main floor bedrooms, 1 bath - Ranch styled home on a corner lot. Excellent curb appeal! The grounds are truly spectacular at almost 8,000sq.ft. and perfect for entertaining. But one of the things that really makes this home great is the location on a quiet and peaceful block set back from major roads.

If you are a handy fix-it person this could be a dream come true. It's worth a look. Property is subject to short sale.

To set up an appointment with us to tour this home privately - email ProRealtor@verizon.net

Selling at... $ 294,500

Features

• Single Family Home

• Great Location

• 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Ranch

• Desirable East Meadow Location

• Private Yet Convenient

• Eat In Kitchen

• Wall To Wall Carpeting

• Close to NYC

To find the value of your home with a FREE, over-the-net home HIGHEST Price Analysis, please visit: http://www.newyorkmarketvalue.com/

SEARCH over 50,000 homes online for FREE and be the first to know about HOT NEW LISTINGS before other buyers do, please visit http://www.allnylistings.com/

Disclaimer: The above Real Estate information was provided by Vincent Martinez, Realtor for the #1 Real Estate offices in New York and the #4 office in the USA. Vincent Martinez is a Certified Realtor Short Sale Professional by the Long Island Board of Realtors (L.I.B.O.R.) and a member of Prudential Douglas Elliman - Licensed Real Estate Broker. Vincent Martinez does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog post and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information here represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author. New Listing - 2549 Balsam Ave. East Meadow NY 11554 Copyright © 2009 By Vincent Martinez, All Rights Reserved.

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I'm back!

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:04:58 -0500

It's been six months to the day since my last blog post. I was ranked #1 in Queens at the time and #5 in NY State by this site. Today I'm #2 in Queens and #10 in the state of NY. Sometimes life throws you a curve ball. Fortunately, I have a great manager, an awesome mentor, and a super supportive family and they all keep me on my toes.

A lot of things have changed in that time and I now have plenty of things to write about. Believe it or not I still get quite a few responses and inquirues from the 460+ posts that I wrote over the last couple of years. Keep your eyes open, you'll be seeing a lot of me from now on. I'm back!

To find the value of your home with a FREE, over-the-net home HIGHEST Price Analysis, please visit: http://www.newyorkmarketvalue.com/

SEARCH over 50,000 homes online for FREE and be the first to know about HOT NEW LISTINGS before other buyers do, please visit http://www.allnylistings.com/

Disclaimer: The above Real Estate information was provided by Vincent Martinez, Realtor for the #1 Real Estate offices in New York and the #4 office in the USA. Vincent Martinez is a Certified Realtor Short Sale Professional by the Long Island Board of Realtors (L.I.B.O.R.) and a member of Prudential Douglas Elliman - Licensed Real Estate Broker. Vincent Martinez does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog post and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information here represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author. Copyright © 2009 By Vincent Martinez, All Rights Reserved.

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Find Out If Your Contractor Is Licensed - Check This Site First!

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:25:42 -0500

Find Out If Your Contractor Is Licensed - Check This Site First!

Whether you want to find out if your home improvement contractor is licensed or have a complaint against a home improvement contractor check out this site or Call 311. It's easy and it's FREE.

Tips

Get trustworthy referrences - (also check for complaints in neighboring counties ie. Suffolk, Nassau, and Westchester)
Cancellation of the agreement- You have the right to cancel the agreement within three (3) days of signing.
Get the (DCA) Department of Consumer Affairs Home Improvement Consumer Guide by calling 311 or download it here.
Don't pay more than one third upfront to start the job (continue with "progress" payments)
Don't take loan advice from your contractor IT'S ILLEGAL!
Always use a licensed contractor!!

Please note: the links above are good only for the five boroughs of NYC. Home Improvement Contractors who do work in NYC are required to be licensed by DCA. The work includes, but is not limited to, remodeling or repairs of your home (including on your grounds). It does NOT include NEW constructions, or plumbing and electrical work.

To find the value of your home with a FREE, over-the-net home HIGHEST Price Analysis, please visit: http://www.newyorkmarketvalue.com/

SEARCH over 50,000 homes online for FREE and be the first to know about HOT NEW LISTINGS before other buyers do, please visit http://www.allnylistings.com/

Disclaimer: The above Real Estate information was provided by Vincent Martinez, Realtor for the #1 Real Estate offices in New York and the #4 office in the USA. Vincent Martinez is a Certified Realtor Short Sale Professional by the Long Island Board of Realtors (L.I.B.O.R.) and a member of Prudential Douglas Elliman - Licensed Real Estate Broker. Vincent Martinez does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog post and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information here represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author. Find Out If Your Contractor Is Licensed - Check This Site First! Copyright © 2009 By Vincent Martinez, All Rights Reserved.

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