Our first town of the week is Castleton Corners. Nestled on the North Shore of Staten Island, this town brings nature and history together. Most homes were built between 1940 and 1969 which are located close to lakes named Clove Lakes Park and Silver Lakes Park. Statistics show 19.7% of residents in this town take…
DetailsFrom the bustling of commuters at the St George ferry terminal in the North, to the tranquility of Conference House Park in Tottenville to the south, every town in Staten Island has its own unique qualities. Considering Staten Island is only 58 square miles you may find it interesting that according to the MLS Staten…
DetailsBuying during the Holidays on Staten Island can be less expensive than you think! We all know how expensive the holidays can be, between gifts and decorations, but this year cut some corners with our helpful tips. • Take advantage of Black Friday each year purchasing lights and ornaments at a fraction of the price.…
DetailsTraveling for the holidays? You aren’t alone! The U.S Holiday Travel Bureau account for a 54% increase during the 6-day Thanksgiving travel period. Surprisingly during the Christmas and New Year period will increase by 23%, compared to the average number for the remainder of the year (goo.gl/3WUJyz). For travelers, as a tip, most tend to…
DetailsOne of the most exciting holidays can be dangerous. With all of the dinner preparations and family coming over, you should be prepared if you are looking to deep fry your turkey. As a precaution, you should always have a fire extinguisher if you do not already. Select where you will be frying a turkey.…
DetailsHow does one compete with all cash offers or limited inventory when it comes to real estate? Charles Martino, Founder of Martino Realty on Staten Island walks us through tips to getting you the home you want! Even with year over year value increases of 11% (3rd Quarter Report), the hot, or maybe overheated Staten…
DetailsBuying a home on Staten Island? The Aspiring Home Buyers Profile from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) found that the American public is still somewhat confused about what is required to qualify for a home mortgage loan in today’s housing market. The results of the survey show that non-homeowners cite the main reason for…
DetailsThere are some people who have not purchased homes yet because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize that, unless you are living with your parents rent-free, you are paying a mortgage – either yours or your landlord’s. As Entrepreneur Magazine, a premier source for small business explained in their article, “12…
DetailsSingle Female home buyers are on the rise! Single Ladies are on the rise, and no we aren’t talking about a relationship status on Facebook. Single female buyers make up 18% of sales this year in the Real Estate market! This is the second most common buyer right behind married couples at 65%. “Solid…
DetailsIf you’re thinking about buying a home, consider these main six long-term reasons. In today’s market, real estate has had long-term stable growth and year to date the median sales price has increased by 10.7% in Richmond County Staten Island, New York. In addition, the number of U.S. households is expected to rise 10 to15…
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