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2645 Forest Ave

Just listed!

2645 Forest Ave, a conveniently located shopping center which is easily accessible from Rt. 278 and Rt 440.  3,200 sf of total space is available which can be subdivided into 1,600 sf units with wide store fronts and marquee visibility. Steps away from the UA Movie Theater, Home Depot and many other national brand tenants, the location lends itself to a host of uses.  Fully sprinklered, with high ceilings and ADA rest rooms, 2645 Forest Ave. is suitable for retail, office, fitness, auto sales, storage, etc.  If you are looking for ample parking for employees or customers, this center has 96 parking spots.  Co-tenancy includes Flynn & O’Hara Uniforms, The Crib Outlet, Royal Press and Bootleg Manning’s Craft Beer Tavern.  

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31 Eagle Rd

Here is a grand opportunity to own this move-in ready home in prime Westerleigh! Very large home with four spacious bedrooms, huge sunken living room, eat-in kitchen, bathroom with Italian marble, spacious basement, and huge yard! Fully equipped with solar panels to save the new owner a ton on electricity bills! The home is located central to shopping and all major highways on a safe and quiet block, don't miss this chance to live in one of the most desirable Staten Island neighborhoods, this home is a must see!

For more information contact Vlad/Angie at 718.816.7799 or Vlad@CasandraProperties.com and Angie.Master@CasandraProperties.com.   

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Meet The Agents | Rebecca Matulonis | Casandra Properties

Casandra Properties brings you a new series called Meet The Agents. Get to know our experienced and professional real estate agents in these short videos. Find out if they have any pets, what their worst job was, what superpower they would want, and more. A fun way to highlight some of the things you might not have known about your favorite agent at Casandra Properties. This video highlights our Operations Manager, Rebecca Matulonis. Look out for more Meet The Agent videos coming soon.

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Real Estate Photo Tips

When it comes to capturing real estate, there is a big shift away from amateur photos. To really capture the attention of the consumer, photographs have to be next level. Whether you’re an agent, seller, or have a different perspective of the market, there are a few key ways to photograph your real estate that will set it aside from competitors.

Professional Real Estate Photography:

Do some research in your area and find a photographer who specializes in photographing real estate or architecture. These photographers should have a thorough understanding of the camera angles and lens that will capture your real estate in its best light. A photo can make or break a consumer’s first impression of your property. That’s why the right angle and…

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How to Increase Your Curb Appeal

Curb appeal is an important part of every home. When listing your home for sale sprucing up the place is an important part of the process. This rejuvenation should start outside with your landscaping to boost first impressions of your home and increase interest. The better your home looks outside; the more people will want to tour the interior. First impressions are everything. Potential homebuyers judge your home at first site. Boosting your landscaping is a great way to impact first impressions by putting your best foot forward. Homebuyers are more likely to be willing to tour a home if the landscaping and general curb appeal wows them. Don’t be lackluster. A clean and fresh exterior makes it easier for a potential buyer to see themselves in your…

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What does Spring Training and Real Estate have in common?

Spring training not just for baseball it applies to real estate too! 

Baseball spring training and spring time home buying or selling have a lot in common.

It’s imperative to get your team or home and finances in shape for the new season.

In this blog I will focus on the buyers!

Tips for Competing in the Spring Home Buying Market

If you're like most people, and try to buy a home in April, you'll have to be ready to jump on the home you want. Don't be indecisive. Don't hesitate! When you find it, make an offer Here are other tips to help you to win that offer:

As I mentioned in my last blog; 

•       Getting pre-approved by a local lender is key
•       Focus on a home that meets your requirements, price, location etc.

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Mortgage Rates

Rising and falling mortgage rates have a direct impact on the consumer home buying market. 

Rising interest rates by the Fed impact consumer spending by encouraging saving. On the contrary, low interest rates encourage spending. Mortgage rates have a few more factors that impact rates. The general health of the economy a direct relationship with mortgage rates. When the economy is thriving with high wages and a steady job market, mortgage rates usually rise to sort of keep up. Rising mortgage rates in this instance serve a buffer to prevent the market from getting too hot. Rising mortgage rates in a growing economy maintains stability because it keeps consumers from borrowing too much. 

Mortgage rates reached an all-time high in the early…

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American Eagle/Aerie to open at Empire Outlets

We are thrilled to have made the top 10 NYC retail leases in February for the signing of American Eagle/Aerie at Empire Outlets. Our CEO, James Prendamano, brokered the deal that came in at #7 on the list and was featured in this article by The Real Deal.

“American Eagle Outfitters’ has a passion for innovation and superior customer experiences that aligns perfectly with our vision for Empire Outlets. We are thrilled to add them to the Empire Outlets family, giving shoppers even greater access to premier retail stores,” said James Prendamano.

American Eagle is a retailer offering high-quality, on-trend clothing and accessories while Aerie is a lingerie and intimate apparel sub-brand of American Eagle and has recently been called one of the…

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Millennial Marketing

Marketing is a pivotal part of every business in every industry. Marketing includes the intricate studying of a demographic and identifying ways to communicate with that demographic that allows companies to translate their services or products to those people. So, how do you get the attention of millennials?

Here are a few tips for marketing to the modern millennial:

1.      Social Media! - At this point we are fully immersed in the digital age. This goes for marketing too. Marketing on social media platforms is a huge undertaking. Companies that devote a significant of time and effort to their online brand awareness experience success in this segment. Social influencers, blogs, recommendations, and reviews all living online today,…

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Good News for East Shore Residents and Businesses

It has been recently announced that New York City and New York State have secured federal funding for $400 million in federal funds to build the long-awaited seawall on Staten Island’s East Shore.  Total estimated cost of this project is $615 million.  This area was devastated by Superstorm Sandy in 2012.  The New York Times quoted that 24 of the 48 New York City residents killed were on Staten Island.  This new seawall is expected to protect Staten Island’s eastern coast from strong storms like Sandy that could produce dangerous flooding.  Remaining costs not covered by Federal funding will be footed by New York State which will contribute approximately $150 million and New York City which will contribute approximately $65 million.

Expected to…

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