Author Archives: ben

The District presented its first draft of next years budget on February 17th.  The new budget represents a 2.6% increase compared to the old budget and a 3.6% tax levy increase….That’s not good folks.  Is there any way to sharpen the pencil?  … Continue reading →

As reported in Newsday, Saturday, February 26, 2011. “U.S. CONSUMER CONFIDENCE HIGHEST IN 3 YEARS” Are we back? You betcha! And that includes Alaska. It’s all about jobs and the Middle Class…even in Wisconsin.

I am sure you’ve heard the term “leading indicator.”  The term is often used to describe an event or series of events that can predict the future outcome of an economic milestone; such as the number of homes that have gone into Contract … Continue reading →

Homeowner’s Insurance For Your New Hyde Park Real Estate. While it is necessary to have Homeowner’s Insurance, there are ways to reduce your premium costs. One: Raise your deductible. Deductibles are the amount you must pay towards a loss before your … Continue reading →

FAIR MARKET VALUE in Carle Place Setting the right price is an important first step in getting a home sold. Sellers often wonder if they should spend $200 to $400 for a professional appraisal of their Carle Place real estate … Continue reading →

Fixed Rate Loans.  Speak to a Mortgage Professional in Carle Place Advantages: As indicated earlier, predictability is the biggest incentive for choosing a fixed-rate loan for your Carle Place real estate mortgage. Disadvantages: Fixed rate loans usually come with higher interest … Continue reading →