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		<title>It’s a Historic Buyer’s Market…Netter Real Estate Knows That is Good News if You Need to SELL NOW!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 23:10:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Netter Real Estate and others in-the-know in the real estate industry like Steve Harney and his KCM Crew have been counseling our clients who need to get their property sold within the next 18 months have a “window of opportunity” to sell at higher prices.  There is a flood of distressed properties that will be  … <a href="http://blog.netterrealestate.com/2011/09/27/it%e2%80%99s-a-historic-buyer%e2%80%99s-market%e2%80%a6netter-real-estate-knows-that-is-good-news-if-you-need-to-sell-now/">Continue reading It’s a Historic Buyer’s Market…Netter Real Estate Knows That is Good News if You Need to SELL NOW!</a>]]></description>
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<p><strong><a href="http://netterrealestate.com/index.asp">Netter Real Estate</a> and others in-the-know in the real estate industry like <a href="http://kcmblog.com/">Steve Harney and his KCM Crew</a> have been counseling our clients who need to get their property sold within the next 18 months have a “window of opportunity” to sell at higher prices.  There is a flood of distressed properties that will be introduced to the market and like it or not, the reality of the real estate market is that pricing of all the homes on the market will be affected.  That window of opportunity is<br />
starting to close.  </strong></p>
<p><strong>For the last ten months, the banks faced many challenges with the paperwork involved in the foreclosure process and have come under serious scrutiny, keeping these properties from hitting the market. It seems the banks have overcome these<br />
challenges and are beginning to put these distressed properties on the market, the evidence of which was reported in <em>RealtyTrac</em>’s September Foreclosure Report:</strong></p>
<p><strong><em>“Default notices were filed for the first time on a total of 78,880 U.S. properties in August, a nine-month high and a 33 percent increase from July — the biggest month-over-month increase since August 2007.”</em></strong><strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>James Saccacio, CEO of <em>RealtyTrac</em> went on to explain:</strong></p>
<p><strong><em>“The big increase in new foreclosure actions may be a signal that lenders are starting to push through some of the foreclosures delayed by robo-signing and other documentation problems. It also foreshadows more bank repossessions in the coming months as these new foreclosures make their way through the process.”</em></strong><strong></strong></p>
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<div id="attachment_2651" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 434px"><a href="http://blog.netterrealestate.com/files/2011/09/foreclosure_house.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-2651" title="foreclosure_house" src="http://blog.netterrealestate.com/files/2011/09/foreclosure_house.jpg" alt="" width="424" height="283" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Foreclosures are unpleasant but necessary in teh ultimate recovery of the housing market in particular and the economy as a whole. If you need to sell and you do not own a distressed property, you will also be affected by signs like these on your neighbors&#39; lawns. Contact Netter Real Estate 631-661-5100 now to find out what your best options are.</p></div>
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<p><strong>On <em>CNBC’s Realty Check, </em>Diana Olick quoted a spokesperson for <em>Bank of America</em>:</strong></p>
<p><strong><em>“ Strong gains like that from July to August demonstrate our progress – primarily in judicial states — clearing more volume to advance to foreclosure once we pass the numerous quality controls we have in place and exhaust all options with homeowners.”</em></strong><strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>The impact of the impending foreclosure flood will be felt from coast to coast.  New Jersey Superior Court Judge Mary Jacobson recently cleared the way for the top banks to resume foreclosures in the state.  The impact this will have on the number of distressed properties can be clearly seen in these statistics reported by <em>Housing Wire</em>:</strong></p>
<p><strong><em>“In October, New Jersey had the 24th highest foreclosure rate in the country, with servicers filing roughly 5,200 foreclosures that month, according to </em></strong><strong>RealtyTrac</strong><strong><em>.  By July, the Garden State’s foreclosure rate dropped to 42nd with just 1,112 filings last month.”</em></strong><strong></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>ForeclosureRadar, </em></strong><strong>which handles research in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona and Nevada, last week reported:</strong></p>
<p><strong><em>“Foreclosure starts rose in every state.”</em></strong><strong></strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #993300; font-size: large;"><strong>Bottom Line:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #993300; font-size: large;"><strong>If you currently are selling your home, price it to compel a buyer to purchase it now.  Waiting will cause you to compete with an increased number of distressed properties which sell at dramatically discounted prices.</strong></span></p>
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<p><strong>If you need to sell NOW and need to get the highest price that today’s market will bear, turn to <a href="http://www.netterrealestate.com/">Netter Real Estate</a>.  Our agents at </strong><a href="http://netterrealestate.com/index.asp"><strong>Netter Real Estate </strong></a><strong>are pricing and marketing experts.</strong></p>
<p><strong>If you are a buyer who wants to enjoy the benefits of this historic real estate market, talk to one of </strong><strong><a href="http://netterrealestate.com/agents.asp"><strong>Netter Real Estate’s fine professionals</strong></a> </strong><strong>to find the </strong><a href="http://netterrealestate.com/property.htm"><strong>home of your dreams</strong></a><strong>.   Right now with reasonable prices and incredibly low interest rates, it<br />
is truly time to become a homeowner.</strong></p>
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		<title>Real Estate is ON SALE – Netter Real Estate Has an Incredible Variety of Inventory; NOW is the Time to BUY!!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:46:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>knetter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Instead of sinking into the regular Monday doldrums, Netter Real Estate has a fun little exercise for you.  Imagine this&#8230; What if there was a shoe store that had: An unparalleled selection of shoes  of every size, style and price range The shoes were discounted 25% or  more You had a credit card that would   … <a href="http://blog.netterrealestate.com/2011/08/22/real-estate-is-on-sale-%e2%80%93-netter-real-estate-has-an-incredible-variety-of-inventory-now-is-the-time-to-buy/">Continue reading Real Estate is ON SALE – Netter Real Estate Has an Incredible Variety of Inventory; NOW is the Time to BUY!!!</a>]]></description>
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<p><strong>Instead of sinking into the regular Monday doldrums, <a href="http://netterrealestate.com/">Netter Real Estate</a> has a fun little exercise for you.  Imagine this&#8230;</strong></p>
<p><strong>What if there was a shoe store that had:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>An unparalleled selection of shoes  of every size, style and price range</strong></li>
<li><strong>The shoes were discounted 25% or  more </strong></li>
<li><strong>You had a credit card that would  finance the shoes for 30 years at 4.5%</strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<ul>
<p><div id="attachment_2533" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.netterrealestate.com/files/2011/08/Shoe-closet.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2533" title="Shoe closet" src="http://blog.netterrealestate.com/files/2011/08/Shoe-closet-300x298.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="298" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Welcome to the most fabulous Imaginary Shoe Store...</p></div></ul>
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<p><strong>How many shoes would you buy?  I predict that the line would be around the block for this historic bargain.  Guess what?<br />
Swap out “HOMES” for “shoes” and you have a perfect description of today’s real estate market.  Today’s real estate inventory has that unparalleled selection, terrific bargains and excellent financing terms.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>However there are some differences between our imaginary shoe store and our actual real estate market&#8230;</strong></p>
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<ul>
<li><strong>Shoes go in and out of style.  You can decorate and renovate a home to your  ever-changing tastes and needs.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Shoes are worth less once you wear  them.  Homes will appreciate in  value over time – the <a href="http://blog.netterrealestate.com/2010/10/21/enough-with-the-doom-and-gloom-about-homeownership-brett-arends-of-the-wall-street-journal-explains-why-owning-a-home-is-still-a-good-thing/">Wall  Street Journal</a> says that when it comes to long term investments, you  will see a greater, faster return from your real estate investment than in  the stock market.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Shoes get disposed of.  Homes are enduring.</strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
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<p><div id="attachment_2534" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 418px"><a href="http://blog.netterrealestate.com/files/2011/08/Home.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-2534" title="Home" src="http://blog.netterrealestate.com/files/2011/08/Home.jpg" alt="" width="408" height="301" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Home Sweet Home is ON SALE!  Find the one that fits you perfectly with a Netter Real Estate professional by your side.</p></div></ul>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>While there are some special shoes that hold sentimental value and bring back a memory or two created when you walked </strong><strong>in them, shoes are not at the core of your life.  Your home is.  Your home what gives you comfort after a long day.  It is where you celebrate holidays.  It is, after all “where the heart is.”</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://kcmblog.com/2011/08/16/homeownershipstill-the-american-dream/">Homeownership is the American Dream</a> and it’s still alive in today’s economy for good reason; stability, lower crime rates in homeownership neighborhoods and the higher level of education achieved by kids who grow up there.</strong></p>
<p><strong>So if you imagined yourself standing in that line around the block at the Imaginary Shoe Store we described before, what’s stopping you from exploring a home?  With all the <a href="http://netterrealestate.com/agents.asp">attentive real estate professionals at Netter Real Estate</a>, you won’t have to wait a line around the block to <a href="http://netterrealestate.com/property.htm">start shopping for your dream home</a>.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Turn to <a href="http://www.netterrealestate.com/">Netter Real Estate</a> for all your real estate needs.  Our agents at </strong><a href="http://netterrealestate.com/index.asp"><strong>Netter Real Estate </strong></a><strong>will nurture your family as it blooms by finding the </strong><a href="http://netterrealestate.com/property.htm"><strong>home of your dreams</strong></a><strong>&#8230;and right now with reasonable prices and incredibly low interest rates, you won&#8217;t have to clean out your wallet to buy it!</strong></p>
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		<title>Netter Real Estate and North Babylon are Defying a Down Market: Liz English and Newsday Report</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:02:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Netter Real Estate is proud of our entire staff of real estate professionals in the Netter Real Estate Family, a.k.a. the Netterrettes.  Liz English, Associate Broker with Netter Real Estate and Netterette since 1984 is also the President of the Long Island Board of REALTORS®.  As such, Newsday turned to Liz to find out what  … <a href="http://blog.netterrealestate.com/2011/07/06/netter-real-estate-and-north-babylon-are-defying-a-down-market-liz-english-and-newsday-report/">Continue reading Netter Real Estate and North Babylon are Defying a Down Market: Liz English and Newsday Report</a>]]></description>
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<p><strong><a href="http://netterrealestate.com/index.asp">Netter Real Estate</a> is proud of our entire staff of real estate professionals in the <a href="http://netterrealestate.com/netterfamily.htm">Netter Real Estate Family, a.k.a. the Netterrettes</a>.  <a href="http://netterrealestate.com/agents1.asp?ID=175">Liz English</a>, Associate Broker with Netter Real Estate and Netterette since 1984 is also the President of the Long Island Board of REALTORS®.  As such, Newsday turned to Liz to find out what it is about North Babylon that is causing their real estate prices to RISE in a “down” market.  It’s true.  There are areas on Long Island that are seeing improved values in today’s market.  In the Newsday article <a href="http://www.newsday.com/classifieds/real-estate/defying-the-down-market-on-long-island-1.2994438">“Defying the Down Market on Long Island”</a> dated June 29<sup>th</sup>, they talk about a few of those areas.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Excerpt from Newsday:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Defying the Down Market on Long Island</strong></p>
<p><strong>By KRISTIN TAVEIRA  Special to Newsday </strong></p>
<p><strong>Even in the face of <a href="http://www.newsday.com/topics/Real_Estate">real estate</a> news that tends to go from bad to worse, some Long Island communities seem to be doing the impossible: Home prices in these areas have held their own or even improved, compared to last year. That&#8217;s particularly impressive, since last year&#8217;s numbers may have been artificially inflated by the federal tax incentive for home buyers. </strong></p>
<p><strong>The Multiple Listing Service of Long Island provided data for communities that had at least 24 closed transactions between May 2010 and April 2011. This produced a sample of 50 communities in <a href="http://www.newsday.com/topics/Nassau_County%2C_NY">Nassau</a> and 59 in <a href="http://www.newsday.com/topics/Suffolk_County%2C_NY">Suffolk</a>. (The data did not include the East End.) Newsday compared the median sales price and the number of home sales in April 2011 to the number sold in April 2010 &#8212; when the numbers may have been boosted by the tax incentive.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Communities that showed improvement in pricing and sales in April were pulled for closer examination. Then, we compared a full year&#8217;s worth of data &#8212; from May to April 2011 vs. May to April 2010 &#8212; to see which areas were able to sustain, or even exceed, their median sales price from the prior year.</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong><strong> </strong><strong> </strong></p>
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<div id="attachment_1532" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.netterrealestate.com/files/2010/10/Liz-English-headshot.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1532" title="Liz English headshot" src="http://blog.netterrealestate.com/files/2010/10/Liz-English-headshot-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Liz English is an Associate Broker with Netter Real Estate since 1984 and is the President of LIBOR...and she is a caring person who is a great listener. </p></div>
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<p><strong><a href="http://blog.netterrealestate.com/2011/01/24/netter-real-estate-presents-north-babylon/">North Babylon</a></strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Median price up 2.9%</strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>WHERE IT IS</strong><strong> North <a href="http://www.newsday.com/topics/Babylon%2C_NY">Babylon</a> is a &#8220;great mix of little neighborhoods that make up a wonderful school district,&#8221; says <a href="http://netterrealestate.com/agents1.asp?ID=175">Lisbeth English</a>, president of the Long Island Board of Realtors. Its claim to fame is the 459-acre <a href="http://www.newsday.com/topics/Belmont%2C_NY">Belmont</a> Lake State Park. Located in the Town of <a href="http://www.newsday.com/topics/Babylon%2C_NY">Babylon</a>, its neighbors include <a href="http://www.newsday.com/topics/Deer_Park%2C_NY">Deer Park</a>, West <a href="http://www.newsday.com/topics/Bay_Shore%2C_NY">Bay Shore</a>, <a href="http://www.newsday.com/topics/West_Islip%2C_NY">West Islip</a>, <a href="http://www.newsday.com/topics/West_Babylon%2C_NY">West Babylon</a> and <a href="http://www.newsday.com/topics/Wyandanch%2C_NY">Wyandanch</a>. Commuters can take the train from <a href="http://www.newsday.com/topics/Babylon%2C_NY">Babylon</a> or <a href="http://www.newsday.com/topics/Deer_Park%2C_NY">Deer Park</a> and get to Manhattan in 62 to 70 minutes.</strong></p>
<p><strong>SCHOOL DISTRICT</strong><strong> <a href="http://www.newsday.com/topics/North_Babylon%2C_NY">North Babylon</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>WHAT THE NUMBERS SHOW</strong><strong> <a href="http://www.newsday.com/topics/North_Babylon%2C_NY">North Babylon</a> had a 2.3 percent increase in median sales price, from $310,000 to $317,000. Sales fell 19 percent, from 117 to 95.</strong></p>
<p><strong>WHY IT&#8217;S HOT</strong><strong> &#8220;It&#8217;s an area that was previously overlooked,&#8221; says English of Netter Real Estate in <a href="http://www.newsday.com/topics/West_Islip%2C_NY">West Islip</a>. But buyers have become more savvy, she says. &#8220;I think that using the Internet has probably helped a community like <a href="http://www.newsday.com/topics/North_Babylon%2C_NY">North Babylon</a>, because people get the facts about what is going on there and why it&#8217;s such a worthwhile destination.&#8221; At press time, the asking prices for current listings in North <a href="http://www.newsday.com/topics/Babylon%2C_NY">Babylon</a> range from $169,000 to $498,999. &#8220;It&#8217;s still a fabulous value,&#8221; she says.</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.newsday.com/classifieds/real-estate/defying-the-down-market-on-long-island-1.2994438">Click here</a> for the full Newsday article.</strong></p>
<p><strong>More on North Babylon:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.netterrealestate.com/">Netter Real Estate</a> would like to introduce you to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Babylon,_New_York">North Babylon</a>, a hamlet in the Town of Babylon with an interesting history. Originally, North Babylon was comprised of a few farms.  It then became the place to be for some of the most powerful millionaires in America.  In 1868, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_Belmont">August Belmont</a> picked North Babylon to build his incredible 1,100 acre mansion which included more than 30 buildings and hundreds of acres set aside to, of course, breed horses. The estate went on to contribute to the racing world some of the greatest horses in its history. </strong></p>
<p><strong>What is now </strong><strong><a href="http://www.longislandexchange.com/parks/belmontlake-statepark.html">Belmont Lake State Park </a> was then the favorite place that our 21st President, Chester A. Arthur liked to relax and fish.  During World War I, the same place was home to the U.S. Army Air Corps’ Camp Dam.  Today, Belmont Lake State Park is a wonderful place to spend the day jogging, riding your bike or just relaxing and enjoying the tranquility of the lake.</strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>The homes here are affordable and also offers a number of fine Over 55 communities with numerous on-site amenities and easy access to shops.  The </strong><strong><a href="http://www.northbabylonschools.net/">North Babylon School District</a> is quite good providing a balance of academics, sports and extra-curricular activities.  In fact, the North Babylon Middle School has an award winning marching band.</strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Here are some of the private homes Netter Real Estate has for sale in North Babylon:</strong></p>
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<td>$449,990</td>
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<td colspan="2">Expanded Cape In Heart Of Poet Section! This Home Has Many Updates: Gourmet Eik, Crown Molding, Ceramic Tile, 200 Amp Service, Security System, Gas Line To Grill, Beautiful Landscape, Stone Steps. Taxes W/Star $9,095.50<a href="http://netterrealestate.com/exclusivedetails.asp?town=N%2E+Babylon&amp;class=res&amp;Submit=Submit&amp;ml_num=2377424">More property details</a><a href="http://www.visualtour.com/shownp.asp?prt=81&amp;t=2436465" target="_blank">View the Virtual Tour</a><a href="http://netterrealestate.com/guestbook.htm">E-mail Realtor For Information</a>               <a href="http://netterrealestate.com/exclusives.asp?town=N.+Babylon&amp;class=res&amp;Submit=Submit#"><img src="http://netterrealestate.com/images/print-brochure.png" border="0" alt="" width="156" height="18" /></a></td>
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<td width="200"><strong>N. Babylon</strong></td>
<td>$399,000</td>
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<td colspan="2">Huge Hi Ranch W/Room For Mom &amp; Dad. Legal 2 With Permits. Country Setting Includes .68 Acre Adjoining Plot (Additional Taxes $939.68) And Overlooking Scenic Stream. Taxes W/Star $11,080.98 (Excludes Adjoining Plot)<a href="http://netterrealestate.com/exclusivedetails.asp?town=N%2E+Babylon&amp;class=res&amp;Submit=Submit&amp;ml_num=2377884">More property details</a><a href="http://netterrealestate.com/guestbook.htm">E-mail Realtor For Information</a>               <a href="http://netterrealestate.com/exclusives.asp?town=N.+Babylon&amp;class=res&amp;Submit=Submit#"><img src="http://netterrealestate.com/images/print-brochure.png" border="0" alt="" width="156" height="18" /></a></td>
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<td width="200"><strong>N. Babylon</strong></td>
<td>$349,000</td>
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<td colspan="2">Custom Contemporary Retreat Located On Guggenheim Lakes. 3 Brs, 2 Full Baths, Lr, Dr, Eik.Master Suite W/Balcony 1 Bedroom Located On Main Floor. Large Private Yard. Tranquility &amp; Spectacular Views Right At Your Door Step! Taxes W/Star $9901.73<a href="http://netterrealestate.com/exclusivedetails.asp?town=N%2E+Babylon&amp;class=res&amp;Submit=Submit&amp;ml_num=2349864">More property details</a><a href="http://netterrealestate.com/guestbook.htm">E-mail Realtor For Information</a>               <a href="http://netterrealestate.com/exclusives.asp?town=N.+Babylon&amp;class=res&amp;Submit=Submit#"><img src="http://netterrealestate.com/images/print-brochure.png" border="0" alt="" width="156" height="18" /></a></td>
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<td>$339,000</td>
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<td colspan="2">Quietly Located In The Poet Section, Mint 4 Bedroom Cape, 2 Full Baths, Lr &amp; Fdr W/Hardwood Floors, Eik, Full Half Finished Basement, Fully Fenced Backyard With Entertaiment Deck, Turnkey Condition.<a href="http://netterrealestate.com/exclusivedetails.asp?town=N%2E+Babylon&amp;class=res&amp;Submit=Submit&amp;ml_num=2381778">More property details</a><a href="http://www.visualtour.com/shownp.asp?prt=81&amp;t=2448758" target="_blank">View the Virtual Tour</a><a href="http://netterrealestate.com/guestbook.htm">E-mail Realtor For Information</a>               <a href="http://netterrealestate.com/exclusives.asp?town=N.+Babylon&amp;class=res&amp;Submit=Submit#"><img src="http://netterrealestate.com/images/print-brochure.png" border="0" alt="" width="156" height="18" /></a></td>
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<td width="200"><strong>N. Babylon</strong></td>
<td>$329,000</td>
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<td colspan="2">Front Porch Charmer, Archways &amp; Big Mouldings Nestled On Oversized Property. New Kitchen W/Ss Appliances W/Cathedral Ceilings &amp; Skylights, New Baths, Hardwood Floors, New Windows, Gas Heat, Sep H/W Heater &amp; Roof. 2 Car Garage W/Huge Workshop &amp; Storage.Taxes W/Star $7561.77<a href="http://netterrealestate.com/exclusivedetails.asp?town=N%2E+Babylon&amp;class=res&amp;Submit=Submit&amp;ml_num=2389201">More property details</a><a href="http://netterrealestate.com/guestbook.htm">E-mail Realtor For Information</a>               <a href="http://netterrealestate.com/exclusives.asp?town=N.+Babylon&amp;class=res&amp;Submit=Submit#"><img src="http://netterrealestate.com/images/print-brochure.png" border="0" alt="" width="156" height="18" /></a></td>
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<td>$299,000</td>
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<td colspan="2">Legal 2 By C/O. Great Investment! Upstairs Rent Is $1200+ And Downstairs Rent Is $1100. A Must See. This Is A Short Sale.<a href="http://netterrealestate.com/exclusivedetails.asp?town=N%2E+Babylon&amp;class=res&amp;Submit=Submit&amp;ml_num=2369512">More property details</a><a href="http://netterrealestate.com/guestbook.htm">E-mail Realtor For Information</a>               <a href="http://netterrealestate.com/exclusives.asp?town=N.+Babylon&amp;class=res&amp;Submit=Submit#"><img src="http://netterrealestate.com/images/print-brochure.png" border="0" alt="" width="156" height="18" /></a></td>
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<p><strong>Here are some coops – most in Over 55 communities &#8212; Netter Real Estate has for sale in North Babylon:</strong></p>
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<td>$309,990</td>
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<td colspan="2">Great Condo-Ready For You To Move In And Make Your Home! Adult Ranch Style Condo In 55+ Community. Unit Is Nestled In A Private Area. Complex Also Has Gazebo And Horseshoe Pit. This Unit Has Pergo Flrs, Cathdrl Ceilings, 2 Skylights,Full Stand Up Attic W/Much Storage. If Qualified W/Enhanced Star Offer Significant Savings. Close To Shopping And Transportation<a href="http://netterrealestate.com/exclusivedetails.asp?class=con&amp;ml_num=2247384">More property details</a><a href="http://www.visualtour.com/shownp.asp?prt=81&amp;t=2334797" target="_blank">View the Virtual Tour</a><a href="http://netterrealestate.com/guestbook.htm">E-mail Realtor For Information</a></td>
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<td>$284,900</td>
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<td colspan="2">Beautiful, Clean &amp; Neat Ranch Owner Extremely Motivated! Condo, Hardwood Floors, Cathedral Ceilings, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Clubhouse, Gym &amp; Pool.<a href="http://netterrealestate.com/exclusivedetails.asp?class=con&amp;ml_num=2374200">More property details</a><a href="http://netterrealestate.com/guestbook.htm">E-mail Realtor For Information</a></td>
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<td>$194,999</td>
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<td colspan="2">Beautifully Updated 2 Bedroom Corner Unit. Large Upper Unit Offers Privacy And Tranquil Views Of Landscaped Court Yard. New Kit, Lr/Dr, Oversized Master Br. Amenities Include Laundry Rm And Igp.<a href="http://netterrealestate.com/exclusivedetails.asp?class=con&amp;ml_num=2381015">More property details</a><a href="http://netterrealestate.com/guestbook.htm">E-mail Realtor For Information</a></td>
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<td>$270,000</td>
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<td colspan="2">Lovely Ranch Style Condo 55+ Community. 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths, Inground Pool, Clubhouse, Exercise Room. Close To Shopping, Public Transportation. Taxes W/Star $4,168.12<a href="http://netterrealestate.com/exclusivedetails.asp?class=con&amp;ml_num=2397019">More property details</a><a href="http://netterrealestate.com/guestbook.htm">E-mail Realtor For Information</a></td>
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<td width="390"><a href="http://netterrealestate.com/exclusivedetails.asp?class=con&amp;ml_num=2399833"><img src="http://links.mlslirealtor.com/mlsphotos/full/1/833/2399833.jpg" border="1" alt="" width="360" height="270" /></a></td>
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<td>$145,000</td>
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<td colspan="2">Completely Renovated 1 Br Co-Op Located In Beautifully Landscaped Fairfield Greens. Located Close To Babylon Village, Argyle Park, Lirr &amp; Li Beaches. Open Floor Plan W/Plenty Of Outside Lighting &amp; Closet Space. Hw Floors, Ss Appliances &amp; Crown Moulding Throughout. Ground Floor Unit W/Washer &amp; Dryer &amp; Storage Room In Basement. Beautiful, Clean, Neat &amp; Priced To Sell!<a href="http://netterrealestate.com/exclusivedetails.asp?class=con&amp;ml_num=2399833">More property details</a><a href="http://netterrealestate.com/guestbook.htm">E-mail Realtor For Information</a></td>
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<p><strong>Whether looking in North Babylon or anywhere on Long Island, turn to <a href="http://www.netterrealestate.com/">Netter Real Estate</a> for all your real estate needs.  Our agents at </strong><a href="http://netterrealestate.com/index.asp"><strong>Netter Real Estate </strong></a><strong>will nurture your family as it blooms by finding the </strong><a href="http://netterrealestate.com/property.htm"><strong>home of your dreams</strong></a><strong>&#8230;and right now with reasonable prices and incredibly low interest rates, you won&#8217;t have to clean out your wallet to buy it!</strong></p>
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		<title>CNN Asks Jim Netter, Broker/Owner/Mentor of Netter Real Estate for His Opinion of the Long Island Real Estate Market in Light of Recent Events</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Amityville Horror.  Joey Buttafuco.  Joel Rifkin.  These are unsavory yarns woven into the tapestry of Long Island’s history.  Even though the negativity of these stories dominated the media at the time, the natural beauty of Long Island and the tremendous sense of community of our neighborhoods prevailed.  Sure people still remember these dark events in  … <a href="http://blog.netterrealestate.com/2011/04/19/cnn-asks-jim-netter-brokerownermentor-of-netter-real-estate-for-his-opinion-of-the-long-island-real-estate-market-in-light-of-recent-events/">Continue reading CNN Asks Jim Netter, Broker/Owner/Mentor of Netter Real Estate for His Opinion of the Long Island Real Estate Market in Light of Recent Events</a>]]></description>
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<p><strong>The Amityville Horror.  Joey Buttafuco.  Joel Rifkin.  These are unsavory yarns woven into the tapestry of Long Island’s history.  Even though the negativity of these stories dominated the media at the time, the natural beauty of Long Island and the tremendous sense of community of our neighborhoods prevailed.  Sure people still remember these dark events in Long Island’s history but every day families &#8211; 3.5 million people &#8211; choose to live their American Dream here because we are not defined by these occasional bad events.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Today, we are in the midst of another dark story; this time along Ocean Parkway.  As human beings, we can’t help but shudder in horror as law enforcement makes its discoveries during the ongoing investigation.  As fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters, we hope for justice and closure for the families of the victims.  As Long Islanders, we will get past this.  We always do.</strong></p>
<div id="attachment_2163" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 210px"><a href="http://blog.netterrealestate.com/files/2011/04/CNN-logo.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-2163" title="CNN logo" src="http://blog.netterrealestate.com/files/2011/04/CNN-logo.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">CNN, one of the most trusted names in broadcast journalism, came to Jim Netter, one of the most trusted people in real estate, when they needed to know the truth about real estate on Long Island.</p></div>
<p><a href="http://netterrealestate.com/netterfamily.htm"><strong>Jim Netter</strong></a><strong>, our Broker/Owner/Mentor at Netter Real Estate, was interviewed by CNN this week with regard to the impact that the investigation is having on real estate in our area.  Excerpted from the </strong><a href="http://articles.cnn.com/2011-04-12/justice/new.york.serial.killings_1_gilgo-beach-killings-prostitutes/2?_s=PM:CRIME"><strong>online CNN article</strong></a><strong>:</strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #800000;">Jim Netter, a real estate broker in West Islip, said he has not seen property values diminish and has seen no change in sales. In fact, the media attention has led to &#8220;an increase in the number of inquiries&#8221; about homes in the area, he said.</span></strong></p>
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<p><strong>You don’t have to be from CNN to talk to the </strong><a href="http://netterrealestate.com/agents.asp"><strong>real estate experts at Netter Real Estate</strong></a><strong> with your questions or concerns in real estate today.  Contact us at 631-661-5100 to get the truth.  CNN trusts </strong><a href="http://www.netterrealestate.com"><strong>Netter Real Estate</strong></a><strong> as a real estate resource.  You should, too.</strong></p>
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		<title>Netter Real Estate 2010 Success Stories: A Year in Houses</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 20:59:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a result of out-of-the-box marketing strategies, staying informed of all the latest changes in the rules of lending and keeping our finger on the pulse of the economy in both the national and local scales, Netter Real Estate continues to be THE most trusted real estate office on the South Shore as evidenced by  … <a href="http://blog.netterrealestate.com/2011/01/19/netter-real-estate-2010-success-stories-a-year-in-houses/">Continue reading Netter Real Estate 2010 Success Stories: A Year in Houses</a>]]></description>
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<p><strong>As a result of out-of-the-box marketing strategies, staying informed of all the latest changes in the rules of lending and keeping our finger on the pulse of the economy in both the national and local scales, <a href="http://www.netterrealestate.com">Netter Real Estate </a>continues to be THE most trusted real estate office on the South Shore as evidenced by our market share. Here are our 2010 Success Stories: A Year in Houses.  </strong></p>
<p><strong>While many other real estate agents found it impossible to sell in the 2010 real estate market.  The economy and the state of the real estate market brought challenges to the Netter Real Estate Agents as well but we faced them on behalf of the clients and customers who were counting on us.   The result?  We are proud to say that we came through for them and we had so many sales that we had to break up our 2010 Success Stories into 4 parts.  The houses are grouped by town and the towns are displayed alphabetically.</strong></p>
<p><strong>2010 Success Stories: A Year in Houses &#8212; Amityville to Dix Hills</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZJAfH-7cYU"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/-ZJAfH-7cYU/default.jpg" width="130" height="97" border=0></a></strong></p>
<p><strong>2010 Success Stories: A Year in Houses &#8212; East Islip to Lindenhurst</strong></p>
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<p><strong>2010 Success Stories: A Year in Houses &#8212; Massapequa Park to West Babylon</strong></p>
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<p><strong>2010 Success Stories: A Year in Houses &#8212; West Islip</strong></p>
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<p><strong></strong><strong>Want to be a 2011 Success Story? Call one of <a href="http://netterrealestate.com/agents.asp">Netter&#8217;s Real Estate Professionals </a>at 631-661-5100.  </strong><a href="http://netterrealestate.com/index.asp"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Netter Real Estate </span></strong></a><strong>will successfully sell your current home so you can move on to the next chapter of your life or help you find the </strong><a href="http://netterrealestate.com/property.htm"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">home of your dreams</span></strong></a><strong>.  </strong></p>
<p><strong>Please check our </strong><a href="http://www.netterrealestate.com/"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">website</span></strong></a><strong> regularly for Netter Real Estate happenings and be sure to &#8220;like&#8221; the Netter Real Estate fan page on Facebook for up-to-the-minute information on what&#8217;s going on in our community.  Plus, check out our brand new <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/NetterRealEstate?feature=mhum">Netter Real EstateYouTube Channel</a> for the best of Long Island real estate.</strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:30:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>knetter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our own Jim Netter, Broker/Owner/Mentor of Netter Real Estate, was invited to be part of a select panel of experts at an educational seminar hosted by Continental Home Loans.  The focus of the seminar was &#8220;How To Guide on Investment Properties: Identifying, Selling and Financing Investors.&#8221;           During the seminar, Jim  … <a href="http://blog.netterrealestate.com/2010/11/18/netter-real-estate-investment-property-experts/">Continue reading Netter Real Estate: Investment Property Experts</a>]]></description>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Our own </span><a href="http://netterrealestate.com/netterfamily.htm"><span style="font-size: small;">Jim Netter</span></a><span style="font-size: small;">, Broker/Owner/Mentor of </span><a href="http://www.netterrealestate.com"><span style="font-size: small;">Netter Real Estate</span></a><span style="font-size: small;">, was invited to be part of a select panel of experts at an educational seminar hosted by </span><a href="http://www.chlmortgagebankers.com/"><span style="font-size: small;">Continental Home Loans</span></a><span style="font-size: small;">.  The focus of the seminar was &#8220;How To Guide on Investment Properties: Identifying, Selling and Financing Investors.&#8221;</span></span></strong></span></p>
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<div id="attachment_1636" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.netterrealestate.com/files/2010/11/Jim-at-Continental-U-panel-nov-17-2010.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1636" title="Jim at Continental U panel nov 17 2010" src="http://blog.netterrealestate.com/files/2010/11/Jim-at-Continental-U-panel-nov-17-2010-300x227.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="227" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The photo might be a bit blurry but Jim Netter&#39;s message was crystal clear; as real estate professionals, it is our duty to ensure as many qualified customers and clients possible take advantage of the phenomenal real estate investment opportunities available in today&#39;s market. </p></div>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>During the seminar, Jim and the other panelists spoke about what makes a property a great investment, long- and short-term real estate investments, what the new rules in lending mean for investors and making sure that our clients and customers get the credit they deserve.  After all, in today&#8217;s economy, real estate is on sale in the form of lower home prices and money is on sale in the form of historically low interest rates.  Both will rise&#8230;soon making real estate a great investment.  Buy one investment property today, in 10 years, you&#8217;ll probably wish that you bought two.  </strong></span></p>
<div><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Speak to one of </span></strong><a href="http://netterrealestate.com/agents.asp"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Netter&#8217;s Real Estate Professionals </span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: small;">to find out how you can benefit from today&#8217;s investment opportunities.  If you can&#8217;t wait to see what properties are available, come back to this blog tomorrow to see the details on this weekend&#8217;s </span></strong><a href="http://netterrealestate.com/openhouses.asp"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Open Houses</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: small;">.  Also, please check our </span></strong><a href="http://www.netterrealestate.com/"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">website</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: small;"> regularly for all the latest </span></strong><a href="http://netterrealestate.com/property.htm"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Netter Real Estate listings </span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: small;">and be sure to &#8220;like&#8221; the Netter Real Estate fan page on Facebook for up-to-the-minute information on what&#8217;s going on in our community.</span></strong></div>
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		<title>Enough with the doom and gloom about homeownership! Brett Arends of the Wall Street Journal explains why owning a home is STILL a good thing</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since 1949, Netter Real Estate has been helping people on Long Island&#8217;s spectacular South Shore with what is usually the largest financial investment of their lives &#8212; their homes.  So when we say that now is the best time in history to make a real estate purchase, you might think that we are somewhat biased.  Our  … <a href="http://blog.netterrealestate.com/2010/10/21/enough-with-the-doom-and-gloom-about-homeownership-brett-arends-of-the-wall-street-journal-explains-why-owning-a-home-is-still-a-good-thing/">Continue reading Enough with the doom and gloom about homeownership! Brett Arends of the Wall Street Journal explains why owning a home is STILL a good thing</a>]]></description>
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<p>Since 1949, <a href="http://www.netterrealestate.com">Netter Real Estate</a> has been helping people on Long Island&#8217;s spectacular South Shore with what is usually the largest financial investment of their lives &#8212; their homes.  So when we say that <em>now</em> is the best time in history to make a real estate purchase, you might think that we are somewhat biased.  Our honesty and integrety is what&#8217;s made Netter Real Estate the leader in real estate sales on the South Shore for over 60 years&#8230;but in these crazy times, it&#8217;s easy to be a bit skeptical.</p>
<p>So we are going to let Bret Arends of the Wall Street Journal &#8211; THE most widely trusted and respected resource for financial advice &#8212;  explain why real estate, now more than ever, is one of the most intelligent investments you can make.</p>
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<h1>10 Reasons To Buy a Home</h1>
<h2>Enough with the doom and gloom about homeownership. Brett Arends explains why owning a home is a good thing.</h2>
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<p id="articleTabs_tab_video">Enough with the doom and gloom about homeownership.</p>
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<div>Sure, maybe there&#8217;s more pain to come in the housing market. But when Time magazine starts running <a href="http://www.time.com/time/covers/0,16641,20100906,00.html" target="_blank">covers</a> that declare &#8220;Owning a home may no longer make economic sense,&#8221; it&#8217;s time to say: Enough is enough. This is what &#8220;capitulation&#8221; looks like. Everyone has given up.</div>
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<p>After all, at the peak of the bubble five years ago, <a href="http://www.time.com/time/covers/0,16641,20050613,00.html" target="_blank">Time</a> had a different take. &#8220;Home Sweet Home,&#8221; declared its cover then, as it celebrated the boom and asked: &#8220;Will your house make you rich?&#8221; </p>
<p>But it&#8217;s not enough just to be contrarian. So here are 10 reasons why it&#8217;s good to buy a home. </p>
<p><strong>1. </strong><strong>You can get a good deal.</strong> Especially if you play hardball. This is a buyer&#8217;s market. Most of the other buyers have now vanished, as the tax credits on purchases have just expired. We&#8217;re four to five years into the biggest housing bust in modern history. And prices have come down a long way– about 30% from their peak, according to Standard &amp; Poor&#8217;s Case-Shiller Index, which tracks home prices in 20 big cities. Yes, it&#8217;s mixed. New York is only down 20%. Arizona has halved. Will prices fall further? Sure, they could. You&#8217;ll never catch the bottom. It doesn&#8217;t really matter so much in the long haul. </p>
<p>Where is fair value? Fund manager Jeremy Grantham at GMO, who predicted the bust with remarkable accuracy, said two years ago that home prices needed to fall another 17% to reach fair value in relation to household incomes. Case-Shiller since then: Down 18%. </p>
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<p>Brett Arends discusses why he thinks now is a particularly good time to buy a home. </p>
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<p><strong>2. Mortgages are cheap. </strong>You can get a 30-year loan for around 4.3%. What&#8217;s not to like? These are the lowest rates on record. As recently as two years ago they were about 6.3%. That drop slashes your monthly repayment by a fifth. If inflation picks up, you won&#8217;t see these mortgage rates again in your lifetime. And if we get deflation, and rates fall further, you can refi. </p>
<p><strong>3. You&#8217;ll save on taxes.</strong> You can deduct the mortgage interest from your income taxes. You can deduct your real estate taxes. And you&#8217;ll get a tax break on capital gains–if any–when you sell. Sure, you&#8217;ll need to do your math. You&#8217;ll only get the income tax break if you itemize your deductions, and many people may be better off taking the standard deduction instead. The breaks are more valuable the more you earn, and the bigger your mortgage. But many people will find that these tax breaks mean owning costs them less, often a lot less, than renting. </p>
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<p>4.<strong> It&#8217;ll be yours. </strong>You can have the kitchen and bathrooms you want. You can move the walls, build an extension–zoning permitted–or paint everything bright orange. Few landlords are so indulgent; for renters, these types of changes are often impossible. You&#8217;ll feel better about your own place if you own it than if you rent. Many years ago, when I was working for a political campaign in England, I toured a working-class northern town. Mrs. Thatcher had just begun selling off public housing to the tenants. &#8220;You can tell the ones that have been bought,&#8221; said my local guide. &#8220;They&#8217;ve painted the front door. It&#8217;s the first thing people do when they buy.&#8221; It was a small sign that said something big.</p>
<p><strong>5. You&#8217;ll get a better home.</strong> In many parts of the country it can be really hard to find a good rental. All the best places are sold as condos. Money talks. Once again, this is a case by case issue: In Miami right now there are so many vacant luxury condos that owners will rent them out for a fraction of the cost of owning. But few places are so favored. Generally speaking, if you want the best home in the best neighborhood, you&#8217;re better off buying. </p>
<p><strong>6. It offers some inflation protection.</strong> No, it&#8217;s not perfect. But studies by Professor Karl &#8220;Chip&#8221; Case (of Case-Shiller), and others, suggest that over the long-term housing has tended to beat inflation by a couple of percentage points a year. That&#8217;s valuable inflation insurance, especially if you&#8217;re young and raising a family and thinking about the next 30 or 40 years. In the recent past, inflation-protected government bonds, or TIPS, offered an easier form of inflation insurance. But yields there have plummeted of late. That also makes homeownership look a little better by contrast. </p>
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<p><strong>7. It&#8217;s risk capital.</strong> No, your home isn&#8217;t the stock market and you shouldn&#8217;t view it as the way to get rich. But if the economy does surprise us all and start booming, sooner or later real estate prices will head up again, too. One lesson from the last few years is that stocks are incredibly hard for most normal people to own in large quantities–for practical as well as psychological reasons. Equity in a home is another way of linking part of your portfolio to the long-term growth of the economy–if it happens–and still managing to sleep at night. </p>
<p><strong>8. It&#8217;s forced savings.</strong> If you can rent an apartment for $2,000 month instead of buying one for $2,400 a month, renting may make sense. But will you save that $400 for your future? A lot of people won&#8217;t. Most, I dare say. Once again, you have to do your math, but the part of your mortgage payment that goes to principal repayment isn&#8217;t a cost. You&#8217;re just paying yourself by building equity. As a forced monthly saving, it&#8217;s a good discipline. </p>
<p><strong>9. There is a lot to choose from.</strong> There is a glut of homes in most of the country. The National Association of Realtors puts the current inventory at around 4 million homes. That&#8217;s below last year&#8217;s peak, but well above typical levels, and enough for about a year&#8217;s worth of sales. More keeping coming onto the market, too, as the banks slowly unload their inventory of unsold properties. That means great choice, as well as great prices. </p>
<p><strong>10. Sooner or later, the market will clear.</strong> Demand and supply will meet. The population is forecast to grow by more than 100 million people over the next 40 years. That means maybe 40 million new households looking for homes. Meanwhile, this housing glut will work itself out. Many of the homes will be bought. But many more will simply be destroyed–either deliberately, or by inaction. This is already happening. Even two years ago, when I toured the housing slump in western Florida, I saw bankrupt condo developments that were fast becoming derelict. And, finally, a lot of the &#8220;glut&#8221; simply won&#8217;t matter: It&#8217;s concentrated in a few areas, like Florida and Nevada. Unless you live there, the glut won&#8217;t have any long-term impact on housing supply in your town. </p>
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<div>Are you a believer that now is the time to buy?  If so, come back to this blog tomorrow to see the details on this weekend&#8217;s Open Houses.  Also, please check our <a href="http://www.netterrealestate.com/">website</a> regularly for all the latest <a href="http://netterrealestate.com/property.htm">Netter Real Estate listings </a>and be sure to &#8220;like&#8221; the Netter Real Estate fan page on Facebook for up-to-the-minute information on what&#8217;s going on in our community.</div>
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		<title>Feeling Itchy?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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  … <a href="http://blog.netterrealestate.com/2010/07/18/feeling-itchy/">Continue reading Feeling Itchy?</a>]]></description>
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<p><span style="font-size: x-small;">Feeling Itchy?  It’s poison Ivy time!</span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.poison-ivy.org/html/summer1.htm"></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">            </span><a title="&quot;View Full-Size&quot; t " href="http://0.tqn.com/d/landscaping/1/0/j/C/poison_sumac_leaf.jpg"></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">           </span><a href="http://poisonivy.aesir.com/img/pictures/po/index.php?image=poison-oak1.jpg&amp;d=d.html" target="imain"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: x-small;">Poison Ivy                                       Poison sumac                 Poison oak     </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <img src="http://wordsgohere.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/poison-ivy.jpg" alt="" width="106" height="70" />                     <img src="http://z.about.com/d/landscaping/1/0/i/C/poison_sumac_berry.jpg" alt="" width="94" height="67" />                  <img src="http://www.thedubins.com/wiki/images/7/7d/PoisonOak.jpg" alt="" width="94" height="70" />   </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: x-small;">These plants contain an oily substance called URUSHIOL that causes a red, bumpy rash in many people.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: x-small;">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.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: x-small;">Treatment  Options:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">OTC  cortisone cream 2-3 times a day</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Anti-itch lotion such as calamine lotion</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">OTC antihistamine such as Benadryl or Zyrtec</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Take an oatmeal bath</span></li>
</ol>
<p><span style="font-size: x-small;">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</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: x-small;">IvyBlock (ivyblock.com) is the only FDA approved OTC barrier cream.  Use like a sunscreen.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: x-small;">The key to preventing that rash is knowing  what these plants look like and the avoid them!</span></p>
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		<title>1461 PINE AVENUE, BOHEMIA OPEN HOUSE</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jul 2010 14:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[  DONT LET THIS GORGEOUS HOME GET AWAY! ***OPEN HOUSE*** SUNDAY, JULY 18TH 12:00 &#8211; 2:00pm Colonial with 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Cherry/Granite Kitchen, Butlers Pantry, Formal Dining Room, Living room, Family Room w/Fireplace &#38; Built Ins, Master Bedroom Suite w/New Bath, Finished Basement, CAC, Crown Moldings, Custom Woodwork and Andersen Windows. AMAZING COUNTRYCLUB BACKYARD  … <a href="http://blog.netterrealestate.com/2010/07/17/1461-pine-avenue-bohemia-open-house/">Continue reading 1461 PINE AVENUE, BOHEMIA OPEN HOUSE</a>]]></description>
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<p>Colonial with 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Cherry/Granite Kitchen, Butlers Pantry, Formal Dining Room, Living room, Family Room w/Fireplace &amp; Built Ins, Master Bedroom Suite w/New Bath, Finished Basement, CAC, Crown Moldings, Custom Woodwork and Andersen Windows.</p>
<p>AMAZING COUNTRYCLUB BACKYARD w/Heated In-Ground Pool, Paver Walks, Specimen Plantings, Beautiful Gardens all on .46 Acres! WOW!!</p>
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		<title>Maureen Danilczyk of Netter Real Estate</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Maureen Daniels Number of Years in Real Estate: 10 Title: Licensed Real Estate Salesperson E-Mail: mdaniels@netterrealestate.com Phone: 631-661-5100 Biography: I am a resident of the town of Babylon for 22 years and in the real estate business for 9 years. I have been an active member of the community raising 4 children.Their activities included:girl scouts,basketball, soccer,  … <a href="http://blog.netterrealestate.com/2010/07/10/maureen-danilczyk-of-netter-real-estate/">Continue reading Maureen Danilczyk of Netter Real Estate</a>]]></description>
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<p><strong>Number of Years in Real Estate:</strong> 10<br />
<strong>Title:</strong> Licensed Real Estate Salesperson<br />
<strong>E-Mail:</strong> mdaniels@netterrealestate.com<br />
<strong>Phone:</strong> 631-661-5100<br />
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</strong>I am a resident of the town of <a href="http://www.babylonvillage.com/" target="_blank">Babylon</a> for 22 years and in the real estate business for 9 years. I have been an active member of the community raising 4 children.Their activities included:girl scouts,basketball, soccer, lacrosse and dance.I am a full time agent so you get full time service!I believe in honest professional service and weekly feedback for all of my customers/clients. In my previous career I was a registered nurse so honesty and integrity are top on my list. Together with my partner <a href="http://www.netterrealestate.com/agents1.asp?ID=172" target="_blank">Carol Rowsell</a> we believe the team approach is best so that we are always available to our buyers and sellers.</p>
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