Maryann Giacobbe Houlihan Lawrence

As a nascent design and construction recovery spreads from region to region and building sector to building sector, one of the first tangible expressions of this long-awaited turnaround is arriving. Homeowners, and their architects, are looking to add more value and function to two vital and spe...

Let’s put it on the table straight away: I do not like torchiere-style lamps. I may even be permanently traumatized by the 1980s salmon-colored pair I encountered in a client’s living room a couple years back. Some people like them, which is great; I honestly love that there are so many styles o...

Solo Home Buyers Re-emerge Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, May 09, 2013 Individual home buyers comprised a quarter of all house purchases last year, according to National Association of REALTORS® data. Single women purchase homes at double the rate of single men, according to the data.  Howeve...

Question: We have recurring problems with insurance claims. Our management company advises that if a unit owner has damage inside their condo (toilet overflow, fire, etc.), the claim should be submitted to the HOA's insurance carrier which will determine whether the claim should be paid by the H...

Greetings from your weekly Town Planner newsletter!---------------------------------------------------------------------------A sampling of this week's EVENTS and HAPPENINGS in 10804:eeMay 01, 2013Our Children, Our Artists Elementary Art Exhibit through 5/9 4PM Reception, NRPLMay 03, 2013Spring C...

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  Contact: Maryann Giacobbe Phone: 9144244651     Wonderful Sun Filled Open Floor Plan Listed at 1825000     Send To   Subdivision Rye Category Homes Type Single Family Re-Sale Sq Footage 6439 Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 5 Half Bathrooms 1 Lot Size 0 Short Sale No Year Built 1990 Home Address 15 Mount ...

  Contact: Maryann Giacobbe Phone: 9144244651     Westchester Town Home Sale Listed at 599000     Send To   Subdivision Westchester Category TownHome Type Single Family Re-Sale Sq Footage 1800 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Half Bathrooms 1 Lot Size 0 Short Sale No Year Built 0 Home Address 262 Drake Ne...

SURVIVOR'S CHECKLIST The death of a loved one is a trying time that can make the details of settling the estate overwhelming.  This checklist will help organize the steps you need to take.  Keep in mind that every estate is different and there may be additional issues that are not addressed in th...

Q. I plan to reduce the clutter in my home by putting everything in the closet. Do I need to worry about what buyers will think of my overstuffed closets? A.In a word: Yes. “Cleaning the house by stuffing closets is like throwing money away,” said Michael Druckman, a real esta...