Whether you are a buyer or a seller, it is truly important to understand which way the market is turning towards. For the last 3-5 years, the real estate market has been at an all-time high with sellers having the upper hand. In the next coming months, we will start to see a slight change…
DetailsFor most Staten Islanders, the new Empire Outlets has been long awaited. This fall, more than 70% of storefronts have been leased and most projects will be completed. You will find stores Nordstrom Rack, H&M, Gap Factory, Banana Republic, Old Navy and now Levi’s. Joseph Ferrara, principal of BFC Partners and Empire Outlets developer stated,…
DetailsStaten Island, is an island that lies in New York Habor south of Manhattan. The island was occupied by the Unami Indians of Delawi Tribe in 1630. It is a residential area though it has much services to offer in terms of employment and trade. The island has many touristic spots, good schools and beautiful…
DetailsTHE TOWN OF HUGUENOT The town of Huguenot on Staten Island is well known for one of the largest Catholic parishes, Our Lady Of The Sea, at south shore. It has beautiful buildings like the building of the new Tottenville high school campus, its beautiful infrastructures and also its rich natural environment of Bunker Ponds…
DetailsAs the “Forgotten Borough”, Staten Island has big plans for the future. According to Eugene Flotteron owner of Cetraruddy, Staten Island is already predicted to grow by 40,000 residents by 2040. Cetraruddy, a Manhattan-based architectural Firm that has a 50-year vision for the future of Staten Island. Imagine not having to wait in traffic every…
DetailsCharles Martino and Martino Realty are pleased to present our First Quarter 2018 Staten Island Residential Market Report. With Prices continuing to gain traction, the Median Sales Price increased 9.8 percent to $547,900. Days on Market was down 4.2 percent to 97 days. Sellers were encouraged as Months Supply of Inventory was down 3.8 percent…
DetailsImage via Pexels Spring is in the air and we are coming out from hibernation! This time of year always makes us feel motivated to take up projects around the house. If you are a homeowner, chances are there are a few post-winter tune-ups your house needs, as well. No worries, we are here to…
DetailsOriginally the Town of Charleston was a small village settled by the Androvette family who were farmers in 1699. To date many locals know Charleston as the site of the Historic Kreischer Mansion, with the arrival of Balthasar Kreischer (1813–1886), a Bavarian immigrant and founder of the Kreischer Brick Manufactory, the area became known as Kreischerville as…
DetailsMillennials are slowly on the rise when it comes to purchasing homes. With this past year and 2017 prices continue to rise and inventory is at a low, leaving millennials subdued and unable to leave their affordable situations. According to NAR Report (Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends Report), millennials are the share of home…
DetailsThis South Shore neighborhood on Staten Island was once known for its oysters and summer homes. Used as a fishing village in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, Princess Bay was famous for their oysters that could be found in prominent seafood restaurants in Manhattan and London. The Abraham Manee House is one of the…
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