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to remember that the prices listed on these sites should be used for reference only, since they can be a few months out of date.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!
Monday, May 31, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
OPEN HOUSESUNDAY, MAY 23
1-4 P.M.
CO-OP
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 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
FOREST HILLS, $1.15MLARGE 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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RESIDENTIALFOREST 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
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-OPLOW 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
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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RESIDENTIALDRAMATIC WOLOSOFF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNED ENGLISH TUDOR, SUNKEN LR W/ FPL & LEADED GLASS WINDOWS, 2ND FPL IN BASEMENT.
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010
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.
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
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.
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. 
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 MAINTENANCELARGE 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. VISIT OUR WEBSITE, www.queensrealty.com AND CLICK ON THE FEATURED PROPERTIES LINK TO VIEW THESE AND OTHER PROPERTIES.
Monday, May 17, 2010
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.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
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
Friday, May 14, 2010
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!
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