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5 Steps to Homeownership: A Guide for First Time Buyers

Buying your house can seem like a daunting task, especially if it's your first time in the market. You've got to consider your credit, mortgage rates, interest rates, loan types, property taxes, mortgage insurance, closing fees and, well, you get the idea.

It's a lot to think about while you're trying to make perhaps the biggest monetary commitment of your life.

The good news, though, is that by familiarizing yourself with the home buying process ahead of time, you can alleviate a lot of stress and buy your first home with relative ease.

Here's our guide covering the most important steps to homeownership to help you through the process.

1. Prepare Financially to Buy a Home

Before you start looking at homes, scheduling movers and booking…

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5 Signs That'll Let You Know When to Replace Windows and Doors

Now that it's getting cold outside, it's time to pay attention to your windows and doors. After all, they are vital for making sure that your home stays warm as the temperature drops.

How can you know when it's time to replace windows and doors? Great question! It's actually easier than you might imagine. The key is to understand a few simple details that will alert you that it might be time to invest in updates.

This article takes a look at tips for deciding the best time to buy replacement windows and doors. Keep reading to see all the details.

1. They Are Drafty

One of the primary ways to assess your windows and doors is to check to see if you can feel a draft. As windows age, the weather stripping will begin to fail, causing your home…

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Your Ultimate Guide to Corporate Travel Management

Do you have a business trip coming up and plan to bring your whole team with you? Are you looking for ways to save money but get the most out of your travels?

If so, then you should understand how corporate travel management can help you avoid budget issues in the near and distant future. This process allows you to avoid high expenses while maintaining a professional appearance to stakeholders and potential partners.

With our knowledge of money management, you can help your team achieve your goals while giving yourselves chances to relax and have fun along the way.

Here is your ultimate guide to corporate travel management.

1. Stick with Beneficial Trips

The first factor to focus on as a corporate traveler is what kind of trip will help…

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305 Amber St, Staten Island, NY - Open House 11/3/2019 - 1pm - 3pm

Entertainers Delight! This one family, detached home features four bedroom and four bathrooms. Center Hall styled property is located in Richmondtown. Large Eat in Kitchen goes directly into Family Room. It has a formal dining room, formal living room, and half bath on the main level. There are sliders out to the balcony that leads down to the backyard with built in pool. Finished basement with 3/4 bath, garage, and door to yard as well. Master bedroom with walk in closet and four piece bathroom. Full bathroom in the hall as well and three additional bedrooms. Beautiful home!

Kitchen

Large eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Beautiful light stained wood cabinets and tile floor with matching backsplash. The…

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What Are the Best Solar Housing Plans for Homeowners?

More and more homeowners are deciding to make the switch to solar energy.

In the last 40 years, we've seen the popularity of solar energy skyrocket. This is because of lower prices and a greater awareness of the effects of fossil fuels on our environment. The benefits of going solar at home are numerous, but today we're going to talk about solar housing plans.

Installing a solar power system and designing an energy-efficient home might seem pricy when you look at the up-front cost. But, what you need to realize is that the money you'll be saving in the long run far outweighs this initial cost. There are different ways to plan out your in-house solar system to achieve different benefits.

In the coming years, it's reasonable to expect millions of…

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1872 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island NY - For Lease

Casandra Properties is proud to announce their new listing located at 1872 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY. Over 17,000 SF of C8-1 Zoned Land for Lease.  The property has been cleared and is available for occupancy immediately. This lot is optimal for businesses in need of storage for equipment, trucks, etc. Long term lease also available for pad site with potential drive thru opportunity. Consult with your architect today. Property is uniquely situated right on Richmond Terrace with incredible visibility and traffic counts. Conveniently located by bus stop and just a short drive to the Staten Island expressway and Bridges. 

Call 718.816.7799 for pricing or email Rob@CasandraProperties.com or Brian@CasandraProperties.com.

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How to Find Cash Buyers for Your Home

Have you had your house on the market for a while and are ready to be done with it? Do you need to sell fast because of a move to another part of the country?

Or are you looking to sell with as little hassle as possible so you can go onto your next investment?

Finding a cash buyer might be the answer you need to sell your home fast. The question is who has enough cash to buy a house. And where can you find those buyers? 

Read on to learn how to find cash buyers to sell your house fast. 

Look For Buyers Who Have Already Bought Using Cash

If an investor is buying properties using cash, they might want to buy your property too. You need to find them. 

You can visit your local or county Assessor's office. They have information about how…

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Grow Your Client Base With These Real Estate Marketing Ideas

With 87% of sellers using real estate agents to sell their homes, agents are still the key to selling or purchasing a home.

However, the real estate market is competitive, and clients will drop you if they get a better deal or service somewhere else. 

Having a substantial marketing strategy will put you at the forefront of the market.  As stated by The Real Estate CMO in a great article, here are a few real estate marketing ideas that any agent should take advantage of:

Blog

A blog is a great way to get content across to your clients and also boost your Google ranking. Ensure that you create content that is optimized for SEO. This will ensure that your blog post shows up in a Google search. 

Ensure that your blog is easy to find from…

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How to Get Rid and Remove Any Pest From a Property

Did you know that rodents harbor and spread more than 200 human pathogens? 

This means that a pest infestation in a residential home isn't just annoying and a nuisance, but it's a major health hazard. 

The key to overcoming your pest problems is being willing to learn about the pests you have, and then the options available to rid your home of them.

We know that having pests on your property is less than ideal. So, if you want to learn how to get rid of any pest, you should continue reading. 

Prevention Rather Than Cure 

Generally speaking, it's always best to try and avoid a problem than it is to solve one. There are a few steps that you can take to try and prevent any pest infestation before it becomes a huge problem. 

1. Go…

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16 Dunhill Ave, Staten Island NY - For Sale

Why pay for new construction when you can get a BEAUTIFULLY remodeled semi attached home for a fraction of the price? This large 3 bedroom house features hardwood floors and solid wood crown and base moldings throughout, bathrooms on every level, large finished basement with side entrance, fully tiled master bath with glass shower enclosure and jacuzzi tub, plus much more!  

The outside has brand new landscaping featuring new sod, shrubs, and trees. All exterior moldings have been repainted for a fresh appearance. 

The newly remodeled eat in kitchen features solid wood cabinets with LED under cabinet lighting and all new stainless steel appliances.

Large bright living room/dining room combo with LED high hats and hardwood floors. 

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