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Feb 21

The Truth About Staten Island: Exhibit focusing on Madam C.J. Walker is featured in Port Richmond beauty salon through March

The Truth About Staten Island: Exhibit focusing on Madam C.J. Walker is featured in Port Richmond beauty salon through March

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. –  The Staten Island Board of Realtors enjoys sharing stories about wonderful and interesting people who enhance the quality of  life in our borough. With this in mind, enjoy the following story in the Staten Islands Advance: Madam C.J. Walker may not be a household name in many Staten Island homes, but St. ...

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Feb 16

The Truth About Staten Island: It’s A Little Bit Country

The Truth About Staten Island: It’s A Little Bit Country

New York City Lawyer Hits High Note As Nashville Songwriter Song written by Staten Island-based attorney Jonathan D’Agostino and New Jersey musician Chris Corley earns a top-10 finalist spot in nationwide CMT competition STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Jonathan D’Agostino, a hard-fighting personal-injury lawyer with offices in New York and New Jersey, has reached a milestone – ...

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Feb 15

Want a date? Buy a home

Want a date? Buy a home

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — When it comes to dating, homeownership can be the ultimate aphrodisiac. In a survey of 1,000 single people, more than a third of women and 18% of men said they would much rather date a homeowner than a renter. Only 2% of women said they preferred to date a man who ...

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Feb 13

When Is a Real Estate Agent a REALTOR®?

When Is a Real Estate Agent a REALTOR®?

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. –  A real estate agent is a REALTOR® when he or she becomes a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, The Voice for Real Estate®, the world’s largest professional association. The term “REALTOR®” is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the ...

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Feb 10

Staten Island BP: Sign Up For Port Authority’s Toll Discount

Staten Island BP: Sign Up For Port Authority’s Toll Discount

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. –  Staten Island Borough President James Molinaro is urging Staten Islanders to sign up for the Port Authority’s toll discount plan for our New Jersey bridges.  The plan gives E-ZPass holders a 50 percent discount on the toll, provided the driver makes at least 10 trips over the Outerbridge Crossing, Bayonne Bridge, or Goethals ...

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Feb 9

The Truth About Staten Island: Exec Pens Potent Formula For Success

The Truth About Staten Island: Exec Pens Potent Formula For Success

  Insurance professional’s self-help book inspires readers to reclaim youthful enthusiasm  STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.  – A Staten Island-based businessman has rediscovered the antidote for failure: Enthusiasm. Accomplished entrepreneur and author John Paul Carinci teaches readers the tenets of success in his second self-help book, “An All-Consuming Desire To Succeed.”  “There is real magic in enthusiasm,” ...

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Feb 6

Is It Time for Young Families to Buy a Home?

Is It Time for Young Families to Buy a Home?

We have reported that almost six million adults between the ages of 25 to 34 are currently living with their parents. That number reflects an almost 50% increase since 2003. These young adults are now being advised to jump into homeownership. Who are the people selling them on the American Dream? Their parents! It seems ...

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Feb 3

The Truth About Staten Island: This Is Where The Five Boro Bike Tour Concludes With A Celebration

The Truth About Staten Island: This Is Where The Five Boro Bike Tour Concludes With A Celebration

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — If you enjoy riding a bike, some locals believe there’s no better place than Staten Island. With its beautiful coastline and majestic hills, Island cyclists remain fit while glancing at magnificent panoramas. The borough also holds the finish line of the annual TD Five Boro Bike Tour, which will hit the streets of ...

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Feb 2

President Obama Unveils Plan To Heal Housing Market

President Obama Unveils Plan To Heal Housing Market

In his State of the Union address on Jan. 24, President Obama laid out a Blueprint for an America Built to Last, calling for action to help responsible borrowers and support a housing market recovery.     Some Key Aspects of the President’s Plan Are: • Broad Based Refinancing to Help Responsible Borrowers Save an ...

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Feb 1

National Mortgage News: Consumer Credit Needs New Thinking

National Mortgage News: Consumer Credit Needs New Thinking

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — According to a recent article in National Mortgage News, the Internet age has redefined how credit worthiness should be addressed. The article’s message is clear: “Lenders stop making reasonable loans when they lose confidence in their ability to predict losses.” The article continues to say: “The mortgage industry especially is facing the ...

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