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CJ DelVecchio  //  CJ is a licensed associate real estate broker with Coldwell Banker Shaw Real Estate in beautiful Ithaca NY.

 
Jan 20 / 12:12pm

Energy Audits Available in Ithaca

Looking to save money on your utility bills? Stop those chilly wintery drafts? Or maybe even reduce your carbon fotprint? How about a no-cost energy audit to get you started? 

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Yes, you read that right. The New York State Energy Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) has partnered with ASI in order to offer you a FREE home energy assessment. Let the experts at ASI help you lower your utility bills and increase the comfort in your home. We're a proud member of the U.S. Green Building Counciland a partner and installer of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Our goal is to provide you with cost-effective and energy-saving home solutions. Call 607-697-0300 or email info@asirenovations.com today to start saving. Trust the building and energy engineering professionals at ASI. Rebate offer excludes current projects.

Ends February 15, 2012. We only have a limited amount of audits available. First come...

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Jan 10 / 2:49pm

Planning on Selling? PODS and Coldwell Banker can help!

 

If you're thinking of selling this year and need to order a POD to move/declutter, let us help!

Prospective buyers view a home through various lenses. Some will look at a property in terms of its resale value, others will view it as a starter home, and others will view it as their potential home for life.

Properties with clutter translate into increased time on the market and lower values, not only because the clutter decreases the perception of size, air and light, but also because of the perceived level of work involved in maintaining the property. 

Avoid these pitfalls and call PODS. PODS can help your clients:

  • Declutter their homes to help sell them faster and for more money
  • Utilize temporary storage between moves
  • Move across town or across the country

For Coldwell Banker customers who book a long-distance move with PODS before January 31, 2012, they will receive 15% off-triple the regular discount!
  • Call 866-959-7637
  • Use Promo Code: CONTACT YOUR COLDWELL BANKER AGENT TODAY FOR PROMO CODE!
  • Visit pods.com/coldwellbanker
#ithacarealestate  #moving  #cjhomes
 
Dec 30 / 10:42am

Homes and New Babies

 Welcoming a new baby into a household can be both exciting and terrifying. How do you know that your home will fit a child’s growing needs? Is it safe and practical for an infant? These are both important questions to ponder as you prepare your current space or look for a new one.
 
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20111229_babies.htm
 
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Dec 27 / 6:24am

Housing Answer: Principal Reduction?

Despite many programs to help underwater homeowners, the financial crisis continues and foreclosures loom throughout the country.
 

Some experts say the housing answer is not just lowering interest rates but also actually reducing principal...

Opponents of principal reduction argue that the main reason it doesn't work is because of what is referred to by economists as asymmetric information, according to information by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. This basically means that only the borrowers truly know if they will really default on a loan and let it fall into foreclosure.

http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20111223_principal.htm

 


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Dec 21 / 11:06am

WARNING: Beware of Craig's List SCAMS!

If you are checking Craig's List for homes for sale or for rent, please be aware of a scam where properties are targeted for a rental scam - how it works: a very attractive, non-descript ad is posted on Craig's List for rent...one of my listings just recently got targeted on Terraceview Drive. The scammers posted it for rent for $600!  Obviously this low rent seemed like a great deal. You know the old saying - if it seems too good to be true...it usually is!  When you call the number provided, the scammer pretends to be the owner and tells you to drive by first then call back to make an appointment to see inside. Luckily for me, my real estate sign also points to my office phone and website where you can tell that it's a home clearly for sale, not for rent.
 
Don't send money overseas without meeting or talking to someone! And if you see a house listed for sale, call the agent to get the scoop!
 
Here's more info about protecting yourself against Craig's List scammers: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams
 
#realestate #buyerbeware

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Dec 17 / 8:19am

Which Home Improvement Projects Offer the Best Returns?

When it comes to remodeling, exterior replacement projects have routinely rewarded home owners with more bang for their buck. This year is no different: REALTORS® recently rated many exterior improvements as among the most valuable home investment projects as part of the 2011-12 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report. 

 
#realestate  #homeimprovement  #ithacarealestate
 
 

 
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Dec 14 / 7:22pm

What's Going On in Downtown Ithaca NY?

SIgn up for Downtown Ithaca's enewsletter - you will get a full list of ongoing events each week and it's really great!  Find out future dates, like the Chili Cook-off already scheduled in February 2012!
 
 

 
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Dec 12 / 2:12pm

Start the Holiday Rush: Home Energy Tax Credits Expire Dec. 31

Spread the word this holiday season to your clients: They only have a few more days left in the month to take advantage of tax credits for energy efficiency home improvements–so ’tis the season to upgrade!

 

 
Dec 9 / 12:47pm

Trending: Hot Interior Design Features for 2012

The design forecasts are rolling in for the new year and the predictions of what’s going to be popular in interior decorating in 2012.

 
 
 
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Dec 5 / 6:46am

Principal Reduction - Will It Solve The Housing Crisis and Jumpstart The Economy?

An interesting concept worth pursuing?
 
 
"Principal Reduction Will Solve The Housing Crisis and Jumpstart The Economy
by Tanya Marchiol

The solution to the housing crisis is principal reduction

 

Two words that seem taboo in this down turned economy and horrific housing crisis are "Principal Reduction". Are the geniuses that created this mess at the banks going to keep telling us how impossible this concept is when nothing they do even dents the problem, but actually continues to exacerbate it? Principal reduction will not only help us out of the housing crisis, but will stimulate the economy!"

 
 
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