Real Estate Update
General Information, Have MoneyThere is often conflicting information in the news regarding real estate. As always it is necessary to take a closer look and determine what is really going on in your local market. Standard & Poor's Case Schiller Index in their most recent…
REAL ESTATE, THE FAMILY HOME AND THE 40/70 CONVERSATION
General Information, Have MoneyThe financial crash has shown many of us that even “the best laid plans” may not work out. Retirement next eggs have been decimated and equity in the family home has been reduced drastically as many reaching retirement age had counted on…
HOME OWNERSHIP STILL MAKES SENSE
General Information, Have MoneyIt has been well-reported recently that the median American household's net worth has dropped 29 percent.In an article by Jay Papasan of Keller Williams Realty International he makes the case that home ownership still makes sense. Even in the…
So is 2013 a time to make your move?
General Information, Have MoneyThose Looking to Trade Up. At these low interest rates you can make the move to a larger home and lifestyle you’ve always wanted. Even if you didn’t recoup all you wanted from the sale of your house, the future appreciation on this larger…
Trends to Watch:
General Information, Have MoneyPrices are Rising. According to the S&P Case/Schiller Index prices were up 4.3% nationally over the last year. Although the Queens/Long Island region has seen less growth because of distressed property sales ie. short sales and foreclosures…
Buying or Selling a House – 5 Important Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Agent
General Information, Have MoneyThe typical real estate transaction has so many facets and involves a myriad of details that to work with just any agent can cost you time and money – not to mention the house of your dreams! When buying or selling a house (www.queensnychomesforsale.com/mimarket)…
There truly is a vacation for every personality, just like there is “a lid for every pot”.
General Information, LifestyleMy goal, for the immediate future of my travel posts with “Time To Play” is to share some bucket-list, over-the-top, dreamvacation choices and to also explore some budget, closer to home alternatives. I would love to hear feedback and exchange…
A VACATION FOR EVERY PERSONALITY. . .
General Information, LifestyleI want to thank Doreen for inviting me to be share my insights about travel with her “Time to Play” audience.
Since this is my first post, I'll start with a short introduction. I'm Sheila Korte, and my husband, Chris and I own a Cruise…
WHAT A TRAVEL AGENT CAN DO FOR YOU!
General Information, LifestyleTravel and happiness: As I said in my first article, those words go together, kind of like peanut butter & jelly. For my second post on Time To Play website I’m going to give you a couple tips that will help make the planning process much…