Days are getting shorter and nights are now longer, while a chill has been hitting the air. We now wrap up Halloween and welcome in that November is here! As you prepare for the holiday season, do not forget to do these monthly home tasks as well!

  • Not only will you set all your clocks back one hour for Daylight Savings, you should also change batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
  • Inspect automatic garage door opener and lubricate according to the manufacturer's directions. Make sure all bolts and screws are properly tightened and secured.
  • The change in weather can cause leaks! Make sure to check for leaks around your washing machine. A prime suspect for leaks are the water supply hose washers. Inspect hoses and replace if…

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Verrazano-Narrows Bridge has been working as Staten Island's connection to Brooklyn for 52 years. Something us Islanders can all agree with is that we despise the tolls and traffic to the tollbooths.

With every bridge in New York City that has a toll system, Governor Cuomo announces a plan to increase toll areas, making it automatic, with fewer headaches, especially if there is an issue with payment. The automatic tollbooth will scan the license and send a bill later in a week or so.

Since bridges are a target for terrorist, Cuomo is taking precaution by increasing security. He is planning to combine anti-terrorism teams with traffic enforcements. For this project taking in effect, job opportunities will be available. By increasing…

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Just like every other new month to arrive, we have a list of home tasks for you to accomplish, making sure everything is ready for the changing weather and haunting decorations! Here are your October tasks:

  • Detach hoses in case of freezing temperatures. Remove all paints, caulks, and liquid materials from your garage or garden shed.
  • Inspect weatherstripping around doors and windows and repair or replace if necessary.
  • Set thermostats and automatic sprinklers for winter.
  • Clean gutters after leaves have fallen. Make sure downspouts are in good repair.
  • Check gauges on home fire extinguishers to ensure a full charge. Replace if necessary.

Have a great month, homeowner!

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The Featured Sold Home for this week is a Two Family Semi-Attached high-ranch home. 460 Klondike Avenue is located in the Staten Island neighborhood of Heartland Village. It was sold by our team agents, Lindsey Mattsson and Josephine Licciardello for $595,000!

If you are ready to buy or sell a home, contact us today!

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Attend our event to learn from our experience Realtors, licensed in New York and New Jersey, about Senior Housing communities in Middlesex, Ocean County, and Monmouth, New Jersey. They will also be able to answer any questions you will have about the various senior housing communities! All are welcomed to the event, whether you are ready to buy now, considering your options, or just seeking information.

There will also be a licensed mortgage and licensed attorney at the event providing details. DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! Admission is free, and the event will provide refreshments and grab bags! For more information, contact us today!

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RealEstateSINY.com's Anthony Licciardello and Christine Romano sit down to talk about commercial real estate in Staten Island and the importance of marketing the available space properly!

 

Topics in Conversation:

- Commercial properties for sale that are NOT selling: how marketing helps your commercial real estate property: 1:10

- Marketing to a large pool of people: 4:00

- The sale of commercial real estate with an experienced realtor: 6:20

- Why Vacant locations affect sales: 8:00

- RealEstateSINY.com can help you with these needs!: 10:30

- Boom in commercial real estate: 12:02

- Large retail type stores coming to Staten Island: 13:20

- How will it work?: 15:01

- Parking does not make or break an establishment:…

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'Tis the season! The season we send the kids back to school, get ready for the weather change, and hope we will not see snow for a very long time! It is time to start saying goodbye to the summer and welcome in the fall season! While we still have until September 22nd to officially declare it fall, we can get our home ready for the changes now! 

  • If you have plans to repaint a room, paint it while it is still warm enough to leave windows open. Do the same for shampooing or replacing carpets. 
  • Check your home's heating system. This includes filters, pilot lights, and burners. Have the system serviced by a qualified professional if needed. 
  • Clean and vacuum dust from vents and baseboard heaters.
  • Remove window air-conditioning units and…

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