Homebuyer Tips

Are you interested in purchasing a Queens home?  These homebuyer tips will help you in the home buying process:

1. Do Your Homework.  Compare houses of comparable amenities and size in the neighborhoods you are interested in by visiting websites such as trulia.com or zillow.com.  It's important to remember that the prices listed on these sites should be used for reference only, since they can be a few months out of date.  Your Realtor® will be able to get you the most recent figures for houses in a neighborhood.

2. Credit is King.  Nowadays, in order to get a good interest rate, you need a credit score of more than 700.  You will want to go over your credit report to fix any mistakes there may be that can have an adverse affect on your credit score.

3. Get Your Credit Score Free Online.  Go to http://www.annualcreditreport.com/ for your free credit report from one or all of the credit reporting agencies.  This is the only federal government sanctioned site for an absolutely free credit report.  However, you will pay a small fee for your credit score.

4. Consider a Lower Bid.  Since list prices are based on contracts that were placed approximately 3-4 months ago, you may want to consider offering 10-15% below the list price.  The current market value may be lower than those in place at the time of the contract.  Again, your Realtor® will be able to get you the most recent figures for houses in a neighborhood.

5. Get Pre-Approved, Not Pre-Qualified.  In the past, you only needed to be pre-qualified to have an idea of what your price range would be before you looked at a home.  However, times have changed.  Being pre-approved will show you as a serious buyer, help you negotiate your purchase price and let you know exactly how much you have to spend.  Sellers are more confident in a buyer who already has a loan.

6. Consider New Construction.  February marked the fourth month in a row that sales of newly constructed homes fell.  So, there is room to negotiate on prices.  You should always check out the reputation of the builder before you buy.

7. Get an Inspection Report.  It doesn't matter whether you are buying an older home or a brand new one.  You will want to get an inspection done before you buy.  Just because it is a new home, doesn't mean that it will be problem-free.

8. Always Read the Title Report.  You will want to make sure that any new additions are fully permitted with the appropriate agencies.

We hope these homebuyer tips help you out.  If you are looking for a Queens home, contact Queens Realty today!

OPEN HOUSE

SUNDAY, MAY 23

1-4 P.M.

CO-OP

67-30 DARTMOUTH ST. # 6N

FOREST HILLS,     $199K

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT ON A BEAUTIFUL TREE-LINED STREET. RENOVATED & WINDOWED EAT-IN-KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, NEW CABINETS, NEW FISHER & PAYKEL REFRIGERATOR, GE MONOGRAM DISHWASHER & GE LG MICROWAVE. RENOVATED & WINDOWED BATHROOM. BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOORS. MAINTENANCE INCLUDES GAS & ELECTRIC. GREAT LOCATION! CLOSE TO SHOPPING & TRANSPORTATION.

HOSTED BY GENEVIEVE & ANDREW

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CO-OP

105-07 66 ROAD #5C

FOREST HILLS,   $185K

 

RENOVATED KITCHEN & BATH, CERAMIC TILED FLOORS IN KITCHEN, HARDWOOD FLOORS IN LIVING AND BEDROOM, BUILT IN CLOSETS, SUNNY.

 

HOSTED BY MARGARET

 

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RESIDENTIAL

111-19 76 AVENUE

FOREST HILLS,     $1.15M

LARGE ENGLISH TUDOR HOME IN IMPECABLE CONDITION. LOVELY BACKYARD & COMMON AREA. NEW KIT W/ GRANITE COUNTERTOPS & TILE FLR. 4 BRS, 2.5 NEW BATHS. FINISHED HARDWOOD FLRS. CAC & NEW ANDERSON WINDOWS ALARM SYSTEM. SECURITY DOORS. FRONT YARD SPRINKLERS/ DET GARAGE W/ PARTY DRIVEWAY. ENHANCED STORAGE SPACE IN BASE & ATTIC. QUIET TREE LINED BLOCK, CLOSE TO BUSES, SUBWAY, & P.S. 101 SCHOOL.

HOSTED BY NEIL & BRADLEY

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RESIDENTIAL

71-06 HARROW STREET

FOREST HILLS,     $1.688M

DETACHED COLONIAL 2 FAMILY IN THE HEART OF FOREST HILLS AT THE CORNER CONTINENTAL AVE & HARROW ST. LOVELY LARGE ROOMS WITH HIGH CEILINGS. NEW WOODEN FLOORS ON THE FIRST & SECOND FLOORS. FIRST FLOOR HAS AN EAT IN KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, & TWO SUN ROOMS, PLUS A OFFICE. SECOND FLOOR IS AN APARTMENT WITH A SEPARATE ENTRANCE ON 71 AVE. FINISHED BASEMENT HAS TILE FLOORS. ALL NEW BATHS.

HOSTED BY NANCY, MICHELE, & IRENE
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NEW CO-OPS AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES !!!!

CO-OP

67-38 108 STREET

24 HR DOORMAN/ VALET PARKING. SUNNY LARGE JR-4/ 2 BR. RENOVATED KITCHEN & BATH. INDOOR CHILDRENS PLAY AREA. 2 BLOCKS FROM QUEENS BLVD & TRANS TO NYC

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CO-OP

67-66 108 STREET

LOW MAINTENANCE $626.72. BEAUTIFUL COZY 1BR, W/ RENOVATED PASS THRU KITCHEN. 24 HR DOORMAN/ VALET PARKING. INDOOR GYM. 2 BLOCKS FROM QUEENS BLVD & SHOPPING

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CO-OP

102-30 66 ROAD

SUPER MINT SUNNY JR4/ 2 BR. RENOVATED GRANITE KITCHEN W/ JENN-AIR STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. 24 HR DOORMAN/ MAINT INCLUDES GAS, HEAT, CAC, & ELECTRIC. PRIVATE POOL CLUB & PRIVATE PARK FOR OWNERS.

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RESIDENTIAL

92-04 68TH AVENUE

DRAMATIC WOLOSOFF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNED ENGLISH TUDOR, SUNKEN LR W/ FPL & LEADED GLASS WINDOWS, 2ND FPL IN BASEMENT.

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NEW !

NEW !

NEW!

118-18 UNION TPKE

TASTEFULLY RENOVATED LARGE 1 BED. W/ GRANITE KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS & MATCHING GRANITE BREAKFAST STOOL. HARDWOOD KITCHEN CABINETS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES INCLUDING DISHWASHER. UPDATED BATHROOM W. EXHAUST FAN. PERGO HARDWOOD FLOORS. LOTS OF CLOSETS. DINING AREA & TERRACE W/ MANHATTAN VIEW. MAINTENANCE INCLUDES GAS & ELECTRIC. STEPS TO E & F TRAINS.

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65-05 YELLOWSTONE BLVD

VERY HIGH FIRST FLOOR. WARM & COMFY ONE BEDROOM - RENOVATED KIT WITH NEW APPLIANCES & GRANITE - WINDOW IN BATH - PET FRIENDLY - ONE BLOCK TO Q.B. CLOSE TO SUBWAY & SHOPPING - VERY LOW MAINTENANCE

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111-19 76 AVENUE

LARGE ENGLISH TUDOR HOME IN IMPECABLE CONDITION. LOVELY BACKYARD & COMMON AREA. NEW KIT W/ GRANITE COUNTERTOPS & TILE FLR. 4 BRS, 2.5 NEW BATHS. FINISHED HARDWOOD FLRS. CAC & NEW ANDERSON WINDOWS ALARM SYSTEM. SECURITY DOORS. FRONT YARD SPRINKLERS/ DET GARAGE W/ PARTY DRIVEWAY. ENHANCED STORAGE SPACE IN BASE & ATTIC. QUIET TREE LINED BLOCK, CLOSE TO BUSES, SUBWAY, & P.S. 101 SCHOOL.

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Rego Park – One of Queens' Most Loved Communities

Rego Park, Queens is one of Queens, NY's most loved communities. It’s a local community that provides residents and merchants opportunities for socializing, community service, activism and improving the quality of the neighborhood. Rego Park has also formed the new alliance "Rego Park Green", which has been extremely active in the community planting trees and flowers, adding new garbage cans and doing needed repairs.

Rego Park is quite a diverse neighborhood within the borough of Queens. It's bordered by Corona, Elmhurst, Forest Hills and Middle Village. Locals not only love the community for its continuous improvements, but also for its convenience to New York City and Long Island.

There are several ways to travel: via the expressway, Long Island Rail Road, New York City Subway and numerous buses that travel between neighborhoods and locations in Manhattan.

Rego Park is also a great place to raise a family. There are several public and private schools within the community. Students who attend public schools will attend schools operated by the New York City Department of Education. And seven schools are actually zoned for Rego Park, Queens.

Recreation is also abundant in Rego Park. There are several parks around town for the whole family to take advantage of any day of the week.

Once you visit Rego Park, Queens for yourself, you will soon see why it is one of Queens, NY's most loved communities.

OPEN HOUSE! ! !

TODAY, 1-4 PM

RESIDENTIAL, GLENDALE

69-18 68 STREET    $419K

Semi-detached, 3 brs, 2 baths, formal dining room, eik, full finished basement. Gas heat, 3 year old roof, detached 1 car garage, shared driveway. House fully alarmed.

HOSTED BY ELLEN.

For more information on this property and any of our other properties view our website, http://www.queensrealty.com/index.shtml

IMPORTANT VIDEO. A MUST SEE ! ! !

PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR BUSINESS FROM DIGITAL PHOTOCOPIERS STEALING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION!

Hidden hard drives have been found in many digital copiers.  These hard drives are storing images of everything copies on these digital photocopiers.  Protect yourself and your business now!  

OPEN HOUSE ! ! !

SUNDAY, MAY 16 1-4PM

CO-OP FOREST HILLS   

102-55 67th DRIVE  #6J    $349K

 

BEAUTIFUL 2B-2B, ONE BATH TOTALLY RENOVATED, TOP FLOOR, HARDWOOD FLOOR, EIK, FORMAL DINING, SUNNY, CLOSETS GALORE, ONE BLOCK TO TRANSPORTATION.

HOSTED BY MARGARET

CO-OP KEW GARDENS

125-10 QNS BLVD. #2107    $544,999

MINT COND FULLY RENOVATED 3BR 3FULL BATH WITH TERRACE ON A HIGH FLOOR, NICE HARDWOOD FLOORS, MBR SUITE WITH WALK IN CLOSET, ALSO HAS A 2ND BR SUITE, 7 CLOSETS TOTAL & ALSO WALK IN STORAGE ROOM

  

HOSTED BY AFSHIN & DIANE

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE PROPERTIES OR ANY OF OUR OTHE PROPERTIES PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE, 718-544-4000, OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE, http://www.queensrealty.com/

NEW!!!

CHECK OUT OUR NEW PROPERTIES!!!

67-71 YELLOWSTONE BLVD #6O

ONE BEDROOM APT. ON A HIGH FLOOR WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS, LARGE LIVING ROOM, DINING AREA, KITCHEN, FULL BATH, WINDOWS IN EVERY ROOM AND LOW MAINTENANCE. BUILDING OFFERS A PART TIME DOORMAN, LAUNDRY FACILITIES, HANDICAP ACCESS AND CLOSE TO SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS AND TRANSPORTATION.

 
 
 
 
105-07 66 ROAD # 5C

RENOVATED KITCHEN & BATH, CERAMIC TILED FLOORS IN KITCHEN, HARDWOOD FLOORS IN LIVING AND BEDROOM, BUILT IN CLOSETS, SUNNY.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 STATION SQUARE #309

INCREDIBLE RENOVATION! KITCHEN TO DELIGHT: GRANITE COUNTERS, GEORGEOUS CABINETS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, BEAUTIFUL NEW BATH. SPACIOUS. ROOM FOR DINING AREA, LIVING AREA, SLEEPING AREA. LOVELY WOOD FLOORS. PRIVATE STREETS.

 
 
 
70-20 108 STREET #7D
HUGE & RARELY AVAILABLE 3B/2B - WIDE OPEN L/R. FORMAL D/R, EIK WITH WINDOW, 2 LG BATH (ONE WITH WINDOW), 3 WI CLOSETS & 9 REG. CLOSETS, LG TERRACE, APT. FACES 70TH ROAD, VERY QUIET, BEDROOMS DO NOT AJOIN ANY OTHER APT. F/T DOORMAN, ROOF DECK, LIBRARY, LAUNDRY ON 7TH FLR


FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE PROPERTIES, OR ANY OF OUR OTHER PROPERTIES PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE, 718-544-4000 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE, www.queensrealty.com AND CLICK ON THE FEATURED PROPERTIES LINK.

Happy Mother's Day

All of us at QueensRealty.com want to wish all the special mothers out there a very Happy Mother's Day!

NEW!!!

CHECK OUT OUR NEW PROPERTIES!

67-30 DARTMUTH ST. #6N, FOREST HILLS

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT ON A BEAUTIFUL TREE-LINED STREET. RENOVATED & WINDOWED EAT-IN-KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, NEW CABINETS, NEW FISHER & PAYKEL REFRIGERATOR, GE MONOGRAM DISHWASHER & GE LG MICROWAVE. RENOVATED & WINDOWED BATHROOM. BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOORS. MAINTENANCE INCLUDES GAS & ELECTRIC. GREAT LOCATION! CLOSE TO SHOPPING & TRANSPORTATION.

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67-30 Dartmouth Street #3D, FOREST HILLS

LARGE, SUN-DRENCHED 1 BEDROOM CO-OP ON A BEAUTIFUL TREE-LINED STREET. THIS LOVELY ONE BEDROOM FEATURES A WINDOWED- EAT-IN-KITCHEN WITH BREAKFAST ROOM. RENOVATED WINDOWED BATHROOM & BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOORS. GREAT LOCATION. CLOSE TO SUBWAY, EXPRESS BUS & SHOPPING. MAINTENANCE INCLUDES GAS & ELECTRIC.

 
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE PROPERTIES, OR ANY OF OUR OTHER PROPERTIES PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE, 718-544-4000 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE, www.queensrealty.com AND CLICK ON THE FEATURED PROPERTIES LINK.

Blood Drive A Huge Success

Our 11th Semi-Annual Blood drive hosted last Sunday, May 2nd was a huge success. 

The New York Blood Center truck  arrived, set up, and donors started to sign up at 11A.M.

We had 28 partcipating donors, some of which were our own realestate agents. Every donor donated 1 pint of blood.  Every pint donated helped save 4 lives! Together we raised enough blood to save 112 lives! 

 

All in all it was a productful, life saving day!

Thank You everyone for participating!

Forest Hills Festival of the Arts

The Forest Hills Festival of the Arts is just around the corner. The date is set for Sunday June 13th at 10:00am, and it will be here before we know it. This is a huge event that draws in more than 60,000 people who come to the Forest Hills community to enjoy shopping, dancing, concerts, arts and crafts, cultural performances, children’s theaters and lots of fun!

The festival will be conveniently located near express and local subway stations, buses, major thoroughfares and the Long Island Railroad. The Forest Hills Festival of the Arts is the perfect place for small businesses to sell your merchandise, market your company and distribute your promotional material right in Queen’s most affluent neighborhood; Forest Hills.

Not only is Forest Hills an affluent neighborhood, it is also famous for its many co-op properties that help make Forest Hills a tight-knit community. You can find one, two and three-bedroom units with most buildings being conveniently located near private streets, premier retailers, million-dollar homes, and the Forest Hills Tennis Club.

Living in any of the Forest Hills Co-Ops will put you only 25 minutes from New York City and thirteen minutes from the Long Island Railroad. And, if you have children, students here attend P.S. 196 or P.S 175.

Once in Forest Hills, you’ll soon agree that it’s a great place for shopping, dining, entertainment and being pampered.

BLOOD DRIVE TOMORROW

BLOOD DRIVE

Dont forget to come tomorrow, Sunday May 2nd from 11:15 - 4 & save a life.  Give blood, save a life & have a good time. 

Sponsored by Michael.

HELP UP SAVE LIVES!