With the first big snowstorm behind us and the next few on their way, make sure your home is ready for the Winter of 2014. Listed below are basic home maintenance items you can do each year during the winter months that are inexpensive. The cost of not doing the Read more…
According to Webster’s Dictionary “unique” means… “Something or someone is unlike anything or anyone else; very special or unusual” Being unique is a good thing! However, when it comes to listing a unique home, your marketing strategy must be just as unique too. The best part is that you can Read more…
Having a mobile device and being a Realtor are as synonymous as peanut butter and jelly. Whether its an iPad, tablet or a smartphone, Realtors who are able to perform their daily business tasks with these devices will be more efficient and gain the edge over the competition. The more Read more…
With home prices on Long Island being more affordable than they have been in the past few years, you may be thinking…should I rent or buy? A question just about everyone has faced in their lifetime. If you find that this question keeps creeping up in the back of your Read more…
Making an offer on a house isn’t just guesswork! Getting a feel for the fair market value of your potential home by comparing it to similar homes in the area is the critical first step to determining the purchase price you should offer. Make sure you also take into consideration Read more…
It may be one of those topics that bore the heck out of you, but homeowners insurance is essential! It’s smart to understand the basics, at the very least. It could save you thousands. Mortgage lenders require insurance coverage to protect their investment, which is your home. If something happens to Read more…
Negotiating is a skill Realtors must master! The most effective negotiators are Realtors who don’t let personalities and irrational behavior interfere with their mission. They are capable of making the other party believe they got the best deal they could under the circumstances. Improving your negotiating skills will win you Read more…
Whether you’re shopping for a home or for the holidays, Charles Rutenberg Realty can help! We’ve put together a list of stores in Suffolk, Nassau and Queens that are perfect for holiday shopping. Perhaps you just moved to Long Island or you are looking for a few new places to Read more…
Are you looking for a place to eat on Long Island? Maybe you want to try a new restaurant but would like a recommendation from someone first. Look no further! The staff at Charles Rutenberg would like to share with you their favorite places to eat. Whether you are looking Read more…
Did you know sellers can get up to $35,000 cash incentives from the bank for doing a short sale? There’s still so much information about short sales. Let’s get the biggest facts straight. Here’s why short sales should be considered as a serious option for sellers with no equity and Read more…