Dear Jim and the Netter Team,

I would like to thank you for your professionalism and knowledge which helped guide us through the listing, contract negotiation and sale of our home.  The entire process went smoothly and was handled with care!  We appreciated your hands-on approach!  Job well done and we will look to Netter again!

Sincerely,
The Walter Family

Two Bedroom, First Floor Condo at Village Commons in Babylon

A stone’s throw from shopping and the Long Island Rail Road’s Babylon Station (one of the most reliable lines in the entire LIRR system) and an asking price of is just $348,990, you will want to see this condo for yourself.  To schedule and appointment (or just get more information) contact Irene Lockel by phone at 631-661-5100 ext. 116 or e-mail ILockel@netterrealestate.com.

The weather will be gorgeous on Long Island’s South Shore this weekend; Sunny days in the mid-80s.  Perfect weather to buy a home.  Here are a few you will not want to miss:

Saturday, August 28th:

415 South Delaware Avenune in Lindenhurst, asking $289,ooo

OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, August 28th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

415 South Delaware Avenue in Lindenhurst: OPEN HOUSE Saturday, August 28th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

This Ranch is much LARGER than it looks from street.  This home has 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath plus a HUGE attic for tons of storage or you can even use it as a sleeping loft.  The basement has an outside entrance, laundry area and a large 11′ by 18′ room.  There are even Hardwood floors.  The roof is just 10 years old, the hot water heater only 5 years old plus new windows.  Outside there is a nice, private yardand a terrific finished garage for car (or bike) enthusiasts. Village Schools and a mere 1/4 Mile to the LIRR.

Directions: Montauk Highway to South Delaware Avenue heading north.  Go 6 blocks to 415 South Delaware Avenue.  House will be on the left.

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87 6th Avenue in Holtsville, asking $479,000

OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, August 28th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

87 6th Avenue in Holtsville: OPEN HOUSE Saturday, August 29th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

This Colonial is 12 Years Young.  It has 3 Bedrooms and 2.5 Bathrooms total which includes a Master Suite with a walk-in closet and Master Bath with Jacuzzi. This home is located in a great family neighborhood and has a beautiful in-ground pool and pond.

Directions:  Take Sunrise Highway to North Ocean Avenue North.  Make a Left onto Fairview.  Make a left onto 6th Avenue.

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Sunday, August 29th:

31 East Grant Avenue in Babylon, asking $695,000

OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, August 29th from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

31 E Grant Avenue in Babylon: OPEN HOUSE Sunday, August 29th from 12 p.m. to 2p.m.

This Diamond Waterfront Expanded Ranch boasts Unique Architectural Lines, Custom Woodwork  and Oversized Crown & Base Mouldings.  PLUS Inlaid Wood Floors, 9-foot Ceilings and 18′ x 26′ Great Room. The kitchen has Crown Point Cabinets, Granite Counter, Limestone Floor and French Pocket Door.  There are 4 Bedrooms and 2 Full Bathrooms total, including a full bath with Mosaic Marble Floor.  Andersen Windows, Central Air Conditioning, Radiant Heat, Mahogany Deck, Inground sprinklers, 26 Helical Pilings with New Poured Concrete Foundation. 100′  Bulkhead & Bay Views.  You have to see it to believe it.

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41 South Montgomery Avenue in Bay Shore, asking $899,900

OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, August 29th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

48 South Montgomery Avenue in Bay Shore: OPEN HOUSE Sunday, August 29th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

This Diamond 1920 Waterfront Colonial offers 5 Bedrooms and 3.5 Baths.  The home is loaded with Old World Charm. High Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Beautiful Crown Mouldings, 76 Ft Of Bulkheading with Cut-In Slip. Inground Pool, 2 Car Garage. 3 Floors Of Living Space. Taxes W/Star $16,341.86

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69 Liberty Street in Deer Park, asking $394,990

OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, August 29th from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

69 Liberty Street in Deer Park: OPEN HOUSE Sunday, August 29th from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Be sure to see this Spacious 7 Room Expanded Ranch. There are Beautiful Hardwood Floors, Inlaid with Mahogany. Fireplace In Family Room. This home has a total of 3 Large Bedrooms and 3 Full Bathrooms including a Master Suite with Full Master Bath and Walk-In Closet with Dressing Room.  There’s a Great Yard and Many Updates.

Directions:  Take Deer Park Avenue to Liberty Street.

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40-106 West 4th Street in Patchogue, asking $169,000

OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, August 29th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

40-106 West 4th Street in Patchogue: OPEN HOUSE Sunday, August 29th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Terrific 1000 Square Foot Deluxe End Unit at Water’s Edge. This co-op has 2 Large Bedrooms including a Great Master Suite. 2 Walk In Closets + 3 More. Pool, Playground, Clubhouse. Whole Unit Just 4 Years Old. Come See For Yourself!

Directions:  Sunrise Highway to Waverly South to 4th or 5th Street

Netter Real Estate is a proud participant in the RAH Campaign to help feed our neighbors in need.

Did you know that according to Hunger in America 2010 – The Local Report for Long Island, 1 in 10 Long Islanders turn to emergency food programs each year?  One million Long Islanders are at risk of hunger and 110,000 of them are children.

We are asking for your help at your place or ours.  You can donate your non-perishable items at our place,  404 Montauk Highway in West Islip, since our office is a donation center.  Let us know when you are coming so we can thank you personally.

We can also come to you.  Call us at 631-661-5100 to let us know when it would be a good time to come by and pick up your non-perishable items.  We can even come around and give you an official RAH bag to make donating even easier. 

Thank you for joining Netter Real through the RAH Campaign Estate to help end hunger on Long Island.

PS:  Here’s and idea of what kind of items  are needed:

•  Canned Food:  Meat, Tuna, Salmon, Soup, Veggies, Fruit, Beans
• Dry goods:  Pasta, Mac & Cheese, Rice, Pancake Mix, Cake Mix, Hot and Cold Cereals
• Snacks:  Nuts, Granola Bars, Cookies, Crackers, Jello, Pudding
• Other Food Items:  Peanut Butter, Jelly, Juice, Ketchup, Tomato Sauce 
• Personal Care Items:  Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Shampoo, Razors, Tissues, Toilet Paper, Soap 
• Infant Care:  Diapers, Formula, Bottles, Nipples, Infant Cereal (NO jar baby food)
• Pet Care:  Dog Food, Cat Food, Cat Litter

Joe Jonas at bat blowing a bubble

On Friday, August 13^th, tickets were given out at the Long Island Duck’s home, Suffolk County Sports Park in Central Islip, for the August 21^st’ Marquis Jet Flyers versus Road Dogs exhibition softball game.  Newsday reported that there were people waiting on line at the stadium beginning at 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 12^th!  Why the heck would people wait overnight for tickets to an exhibition softball game?  Because the Jonas Brothers play for the Road Dogs.  In fact, Nick Jonas is the team captain.

Road Dogs captain Nick Jonas at Bat

Because Netter Real Estate has been season ticket holders and have supported the Long Island Ducks since their inception 10 years ago, we  were given 9 tickets to the very game many members of our community waited so long to receive.  Knowing that not all the Jonas Brothers fans in our community were able to get tickets to this very special game, we made it our mission to make several people’s day by giving them our tickets.

The Road Dogs featuring the Jonas Brothers official tour bus at the home of the Long Island Ducks

Irene Lockel, an Associate Broker at Netter Real Estate since 1994, has been working with the Kodak family and has grown to care deeply for them.  When Irene heard that we had tickets to the “Jonas Brothers Softball Game,” as the event came to be known, she knew just who to call.  The Kodak kids, Samantha, Michael and Kenny, were happy beyond belief to be able to see the Jonas Brothers so close to home.

Irene Lockel making the Kodaks' day!

But the Kodaks were not the only lucky fans to make it to the game courtesy of Netter Real Estate.  Irina Renner, Buyer Specialist for the Jim Netter Team, gave three tickets to the Carbone family.  Tanya took her two girls, Ella, 5, and Madeline, 8, to the game.  The girls were thrilled!  Madeline turns 9 in the next few weeks.  Tanya was so happy to be able to make her little girl’s birthday wish come early; seeing the Jonas Brothers, live and in-person. 

Joe Jonas waving to the crowd

Matthew Arnold, also an Associate Broker with Netter Real Estate, was able to share some Jonas joy with someone he’s been working with as well.  Bridget of Smithtown was able to take the Jonas Brothers fan in her life, Alexander Paul, to the Road Dogs game.  Matt can often be heard telling people to “Make it a great day.”  Well, Matt, you saw to it that Bridget and Alexander did have a great day on Saturday!

Kevin Jonas close up

 The setting at the Long Island Ducks’ home is so intimate.  You almost feel like you are on the field with the players.  That’s one of the reasons why seeing the Long Island Ducks play is so much fun.  The fans who were at Saturday’s softball game got to see the Jonas Brothers so much closer than they ever could have at a musical venue.  As one fan said “It’s different than a concert.  We’ll get to see them more as people.”  What a wonderful feeling it was to make this possible for a few of the VIPs in Netter Real Estate’s life!

  PS:      The Road Dogs featuring the Jonas Brothers won the softball game…but something tells me the fans would have still seen Nick, Joe and Kevin as winners even if their team had lost.  By the way, the boys of summer (aka The Long Island Ducks) are still playing.  You can get terrific seats to see our home team play.  Click here for ticket information.

PPS:   Allstate was the proud sponsor of this event.  They are trying to send the message out about how dangerous texting while driving is.  They are asking everyone to Join Allstate’s Teen Driver Pledge.  Teens and Families, please pledge not to Text & Drive.  An important message for us all.

Joe Jonas checking his phone -- NOTE: He is NOT driving while he's texting! Way to go, Joe!

Even QuackerJack is a fan of the Jonas Brothers! He didn't mind sharing the spotlight on Saturday.

Nick Jonas on base

Kevin Jonas getting ready to go to bat

It’s no secret that Netter Real Estate has supported the Long Island Ducks since their inception.  For the past 10 years, we’ve watched the Ducks play some of the finest minor league baseball from our season tickets behind our home team’s dugout.  We love seeing QuackerJack’s crazy antics up close! 

Do you know what we feel the greatest benefit is to being a season ticket holder to the Long Island Ducks?  The ability to share the simple pleasure of watching America’s pass time with our clients, customers and other VIPs that we’ve come to know.

Now, because Netter Real Estate has been a supporter and season ticket holder for the LI Ducks from their very beginning, we are in possession of 8 tickets to the August 21^st’ Marquis Jet Flyers versus Road Dogs exhibition softball game, being held at the Long Island Duck’s home, Suffolk County Sports Park in Central Islip.  What’s so special about an exhibition softball game?  The Road Dogs feature none other than the Jonas Brothers on their team!!!  This is truly the hottest game of the summer…and it’s being played right here in our own back yard!  How cool is that?

Road Dogs featuring the Jonas Brothers playing softball at our LI Ducks home on Saturday, August 21st

Rather than keep these tickets for ourselves, we thought it would be an even better idea to embrace this as a once in a lifetime opportunity to make some lucky fans’ day.   That’s right; a few good Netter agents are currently in search of our most special VIPs to give these tickets to!

Who are these VIPs?  Tune in next time and find out…

PS:      While the tickets to the Jonas Brothers softball game might all be spoken for, you can still get terrific seats to see our home team, the Long Island Ducks play.  Click here for ticket information.

YOU HAVE TO LAUGH!!

Do Realtors have their own language?

What do those abbreviations and  advertisements mean anyway?  I get asked that question all the time when I am teaching my real estate classes.  I believe Realtors are so used to using these abbreviations and such they just assume everyone knows what they are.  And you know what happens when you assume!!!

 Here are some answers to your questions:

1. EIK – no I haven’t seen a mouse….that is Eat in Kitchen.  As opposed to an eat out kitchen i guess.
2. OSE – Outside entrance….Illegal apartment perhaps!
3. FSBO – for sale by owner….we like to think that stands for frustrated seller batting zero!
4. Low maintenance – no yard, kids will have to play in the street.
5. FDR – no not Franklin Delano Roosevelt, but formal dining room and that leaves a lot of room for interpretation
6. Desirable neighborhood – this little house is extravagantly overpriced but neighborhood has  snobbish appeal
7. Family room – large basement
8. Plenty of storage – basement too small for family room
9. Winter water view.   Hahaha, can’t see it in the summer when you will be outside!
10. 1 car garage – you can put you Cadillac Escalade in, but you can’t open the door.
11. Old world charm-  nothing has been updated!
12. Bring your hammer – oh god, knock it down!
13. Waterfront property – of course, the water may be in your front yard
14. Cozy- can I even fit a bed in that room?
15. Don’t eye ball – house on outside is UGLY, what lies ahead.
16. Mrs. Clean lives here – but she hasn’t changed a thing in 40 years
17. Close to all – commercial buildings could be your neighbor!
18. Neighborhood Watch- noisy neighbors with binoculars

Dianne Scalza

Netter Real Estate

404 Montauk Hwy.

West Islip, NY 11795

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Feeling Itchy?  It’s poison Ivy time!

Poison Ivy                                       Poison sumac                 Poison oak     

These plants contain an oily substance called URUSHIOL that causes a red, bumpy rash in many people.

If you think you have come into contact with one of these plants, wash with soap and water  as quickly as possible.  If you do this, you may stop a reaction.  If it is longer than that, the oil has already penetrated the skin and washing it will no longer prevent the rash, but it may help reduce the severity.

Treatment  Options:

1. OTC  cortisone cream 2-3 times a day
2. Anti-itch lotion such as calamine lotion
3. OTC antihistamine such as Benadryl or Zyrtec
4. Take an oatmeal bath

But see the doctor if the over the counter products don’t work, blisters are oozing, or if you develop a fever of over  100° F

IvyBlock (ivyblock.com) is the only FDA approved OTC barrier cream.  Use like a sunscreen.

The key to preventing that rash is knowing  what these plants look like and the avoid them!

Dianne Scalza

Netter Real Estate

404 Montauk Hwy.

West Islip, NY 11795

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Home Buyers Who Missed $8,000 First-Time Home Buyer/$6,500 Existing Home Buyer Tax Credit Coming Out Ahead!

Do you feel like the window of opportunity to purchase a home shut on the April 30^th, the deadline to be in contract for eligibility for the home buyer tax credits?  That window of opportunity might have closed but the current real estate climate has opened the door for new and often even greater opportunities for qualified home buyers:

Existing Homes:          In some neighborhoods and price points, sellers are dropping their prices because buyers are harder to find now that the credit has expired.  Home sales leapt in March and April during the waning weeks of the credit, especially for homes that appealed to first-time home buyers. Since the credit expired, home contracts and building permits have tapered off, leaving sellers with fewer buyers and, in some cases, little choice but to cut their price.  According to real estate website Trulia.com, which tracks price reductions, 30% of homes for sale on May 1 had reduced their asking price—more than in April or March.  Buyers hope they can take advantage.

New Construction:      Those shopping for new homes are finding a different kind of bargain as some builders roll out incentives to keep traffic moving.  After the credit expired, one home builder launched promotions for free finished basements and/or other upgrades.  Other builders are offering free appliances, trade-in programs, rebates and “sweat-equity” discounts that allow a homeowner to drop the price by painting, landscaping or otherwise helping to finish their home.  Any of these deals would be worth well above the $8,000 or $6,500 credit.

Interest Rates:           This is a big one.  Financial experts expected interest rates to have risen by now.  They haven’t.  Interest rates have dropped nearly half a point since the April 30th credit deadline.  That means over the life of a loan, a homeowner could easily save more than the value of the credit over the life of the loan.  

Translated into dollars and cents:    Buyers of a $180,000 home who borrowed $173,700 in mid-April at an interest rate of 5.125% would have paid $377,442 over the next 30 years — $15,000 more than they would pay if they borrowed last week at an interest rate of 4.75%.

It’s not money in your pocket right away but the value of the interest rate today is really better than the tax credit in the long run.

The reality of the home buyer tax credit incentives is that it has cost all taxpayers $18.7 billion so far.  The White Knight to bring us true recovery from the housing crisis will most likely be good old Supply and Demand.  When Supply is higher than demand, prices become lower so they can compete in the market.  Talk to an agent at Netter Real Estate 631-661-5100 today.  You might be able to purchase more house than you originally thought possible and you will be helping all America to recover without costing taxpayers another dime.

DONT LET THIS GORGEOUS HOME GET AWAY!

***OPEN HOUSE*** SUNDAY, JULY 18TH 12:00 – 2:00pm

Colonial with 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Cherry/Granite Kitchen, Butlers Pantry, Formal Dining Room, Living room, Family Room w/Fireplace & Built Ins, Master Bedroom Suite w/New Bath, Finished Basement, CAC, Crown Moldings, Custom Woodwork and Andersen Windows.

AMAZING COUNTRYCLUB BACKYARD w/Heated In-Ground Pool, Paver Walks, Specimen Plantings, Beautiful Gardens all on .46 Acres! WOW!!

DON’T MISS THIS ONE!!!

Click the Link Below for Pictures and More Info on this Gorgeous Listing!

http://netterrealestate.com/exclusivedetails.asp?town=Bohemia&class=res&Submit=Submit&ml_num=*1082477

Call Debra Carr or Noel Kappauf for Details or for a Private Showing

631-661-5100

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