January, 2012 // Posts published in January, 2012
What Does Warren Buffet Think About Buying A Home?
Warren Buffet is seen by many as the greatest investor of our time. When he speaks, people listen. Like anyone else in his position of influence, he is criticized by some for using his bullhorn to promote his own business agendas at times. That makes it very interesting when we occasionally learn of how he ...
Staten Island Borough President Molinaro looks to cement his legacy
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In keeping with a desire for keeping our readers informed about Staten Island. the Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR) is sharing the following content from the Staten Island Advance and SILive: From the North Shore to the South, from the East to the West, Borough President James P. Molinaro last night laid out ...
The Truth About Staten Island: It’s About People Helping People
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Staten Island Board of Realtors wants to remind our fellow Islanders about a very worthy cause. A Very Special Place provides a comprehensive network of programs and services for people with developmental disabilities and their families. The organization’s Harvest Café embraces a creative mix of skilled restaurant personnel and people with ...
Pending Home Sales On Staten Island Rose Slightly During Final Quarter of 2011, Latest Statistics Show
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — ‘Pending Home Sales’ on Staten Island showed signs of recovery as 2011 came to a close. According to the latest figures released by the Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR), the Island’s “Pending Home Sales,” or homes “under contract,” were up 3.2 percent for the combined months of October, November and ...
The Truth About Staten Island: New Plan Will Discount Tolls For Daily Commuters Between Staten Island And New Jersey
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – There’s good news for thousands of commuters this morning. Those who drive between Staten Island and New Jersey will have their tolls cut in half. A new Port Authority plan will slash tolls by as much as 50 percent on the Goethals and Bayonne Bridges and the Outerbridge Crossing. Starting February ...
50th President of Staten Island Board of Realtors Is Sworn In During Annual Event
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis and Rep. Michael Grimm stopped by The Vanderbilt at South Beach last night to congratulate the leaders of Staten Island’s real estate community. Georgianna Diaz of Village Realty SINY took the helm of the Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR) as its president and was among the officers ...
Home Prices: Where Are They Headed This Year?
There is no shortage of opinions as to where home prices are headed in 2012. From Clear Capital’s expectation that prices will show a ‘slight uptick’ this year to Fitch’s projection that prices ‘will fall another 13 percent’, there seems to be no consensus as to where real estate values are headed. How can there ...
A Really Powerful Real Estate Question
By Steve Harney on January 16, 2012 Steve Harney, founder of Keeping Current Matters, occasionally asks to do a personal post on what he sees as important to our industry. Today is one of those days. Enjoy! – The KCM Crew My wife and I have vacationed on the beautiful island of Aruba for the ...
The Truth About Staten Island: D’Agostino & Associates Law Firm Continues To Score In Personal-Injury Arena
Beginning as a one-man operation over 20 years ago, D’Agostino & Associates has grown to become one of Staten Island’s largest law firms STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – There is little doubt that seven-figure personal-injury settlements have added to D’Agostino & Associates’ reputation as a hard-fighting law firm that gets results. But cases needn’t ...
50th President of Staten Island Board of Realtors to Take Helm on Jan. 19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, JAN. 10, 2011 STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island’s largest not-for-profit trade organization will soon induct its 50th president. Georgianna Diaz of Village Realty SINY will take the helm of the Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR) and be among the officers and directors honored during the organization’s annual installation dinner ...
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