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Read two articles regarding "Making Work Pay" One said it is a tax credit of up to $500 per person, or $1,000 per working family. The other article said that "Making Work Pay" means that workers will get an additional $400 in 2009...approx. $7.70 a week in their paycheck.     So which is it!

 It's that time of the year again, so I thought I would share a very old receipe with you.       IRISH SODA BREAD 4 cups flour                                                             1 t. salt                                                         6 T. sugar                                  ...

  Did you notice, that for some reason, there doesn't seem to be as many FOR SALE signs around!  I WONDER WHY. Are homeowners taking their houses off the market or are houses being listed with no FOR SALE signs on the lawn? I mentioned this to one of my associates and she noticed it too.  WHAT'S ...

Received a call from someone, who found me on my website, looking to purchase a home on Staten Island.  She said she found my site informative because of the additional sites that were available for her to explore....one in particular : WALKSCORE! Whether your looking to see if a home is near sho...

Read an article that said that "at risk homeowners" who are looking for government assistance to help remodify their loan will be given an incentive if they pay on time.  They would receive up to $5,000 reduction in principal over five years.  Servicers of mortages would also get some sort of inc...

Whether homeowners are looking to refinance or renegoitate a mortgage, they need to know what their home is worth in todays market.  They need a REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL.  WE ARE THE FIRST STEP in each of these processes.  We can provide up to date information about the market, offer a market ana...

I JUST LISTED THIS THREE BEDROOM, THREE BATH RAISED RANCH IN MANOR HEIGHTS w/FINISHED BASEMENT AND GARAGE.  BASEMENT FEATURES EXTRA LARGE FAMILY ROOM w/SLIDERS TO YARD,BEDROOM, FULL BATH AND ROOM FOR SUMMER KITCHEN.  THERE IS A LARGE LIVING ROOM/DINING ROOM, AN EAT IN KITCHEN, THREE BEDROOMS, FUL...

JUST LISTED THIS 2 FAMILY BROADSIDE IN ANNADALE. MASTER APARTMENT BOASTS 3 BEDROOMS, HARDWOOD FLOORS, CATHEDRAL CEILINGS.  DINING HAS SLIDERS TO TEIRED DECK LEADING TO YARD AND POOL. FAMILY ROOM, LAUNDRY AREA AND GARAGE FOR OWNER ON FIRST LEVEL PLUS SPACIOUS TENANTS APARTMENT WITH SLIDERS TO YARD...

HERE IS A GREAT ARTICLE FROM REAL ESTATE Magazine about Appleseed Realty GMAC. I myself have been with Appleseed for many, many years. Appleseed Realty, together with its Broker, management, staff and co-workers, have made this organization what it is today. Respect and loyalty go a long way! By ...

Justed listed a two bedroom ranch in Eltingville located at 514 Wainwright  Avenue, between Laredo & Serrell, that's ready for a handyman or builder to build their dream home.  The location is perfect, near school, transportation and shopping.  The lot is 4,000 sq.ft. The asking price is $349,000...