1. Plug up any holes. Use foam and caulking to seal any cracks where drafts or summer heat are getting into your Brooklyn home. 2. Close blinds. Close your drapes and blinds during the day to keep the sun and heat from getting in. This will cool the house down naturally and take
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07/08/2012
If you are looking for a Brooklyn home to rent, there is a Craigslist scam that you need to be aware of. This fraud is happening all across the country. No town or city is off limits. How the Scam Works Scammersare finding houses listed for sale and posting them on Craigslist as homes for
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07/05/2012
Like any commodity, you’re going to make money if you buy Brooklyn real estate when prices are low and sell when prices are high. So why haven’t you, and millions of others like you, bought a home during the major downturn in the real estate market?When pushed for an answer, many potential buyers
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06/20/2012
Choosing the right Brooklyn real estate agent is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when selling your home. After all, he or she will be your representative to potential buyers, and the one deciding how best to market your home. Below are eight questions to ask before signing on
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06/15/2012
Selling a home on your own is difficult and time consuming. You have to perform all the extensive financial, marketing and legal tasks usually handled by a real estate agent. Before making your decision, consider the following pros and cons of selling your Brooklyn] home as a For Sale by Owner
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06/13/2012
Mortgage lenders are primarily concerned with your ability to repay your Brooklyn real estate mortgage.They will consider your credit score, debt-to-income ratio and how much you have for a down payment before telling you what you can afford to spend on Brooklyn real estate. Credit Score On
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06/04/2012
The closing is the final step in purchasing your Brooklyn real estate. The closing date is set during the negotiation phase and is usually several weeks after the offer is formally accepted. During the closing, the buyer and seller complete the purchase contract and ownership of the prope
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05/24/2012
Real estate has come a long way over the years; its communication and marketing strategies have developed and morphed into the institution it is today. It might be helpful to appreciate real estate’s history in order to better sell your Brooklyn home. So, in honor of Memorial Day this month, we’v
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05/22/2012
As home buying picks up pace with spring in full bloom, here are a few tips every Brooklyn home buyer should keep in mind: 1. Plan to stay in the property more than 5 years. Typically, home values appreciate 7% per year; that number has been 2% to 5% recently, so it will take lon
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05/21/2012
The winner receives a $100 gift card to The Burger Bistro. Thank you to The Burger Bistro of Brooklyn New York for partnering with Charles D’Alessandro your Brooklyn Realtor® of Fillmore Real Estate to sponsor this photo contest. Visit The Burger Bistro’s website to see the menu and discover a
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05/25/2011