March 4th, 2010
January 2010 New York State home sales up 11 percent from year ago
2/26/2010
Albany – February 26, 2010 – The New York state housing market posted an improved start to 2010 compared to the beginning of last year with sales increasing by 11 percent compared to January 2009, according to preliminary single-family sales data accumulated by the New York State Association of REALTORS. The statewide median sales price jumped more than 30 percent compared to January 2009.
“We are encouraged by the improved start to the 2010 housing market,” said Duncan R. MacKenzie, NYSAR chief executive officer. “Despite the fall off from a very strong December market, the 11-percent increase in sales from last January and the median price gain are good signs for the continued recovery of our housing market into 2010.”
MacKenzie noted that the flurry of buyer activity in October and November as the previous federal tax credit deadline approached likely drove the market higher in December. “Once the deadline pressure was released by the extension and expansion of federal homebuyer tax credit, many of those buyers became homeowners in December and January,” MacKenzie said, adding that buyers are expected to again flood the market in March and April as the new deadline approaches.
“The combination of the federal homebuyer tax credit, the SONYMA Tax Credit Advance Loan program and historically low mortgage interest rates make the beginning of 2010 a great time to buy a home in the Empire State,” said MacKenzie. “Consumers began to recognize this as 2009 progressed and undoubtedly many will become new homeowners between now and the April 30 tax credit deadline.” MacKenzie noted that buyers must be under contract by April 30 and close before June 30 to be eligible for the federal tax credit.
New York REALTORS sold 4,468 existing single-family homes in New York State in January 2010, an 11-percent increase compared to the January 2009 sales total of 4,024. January sales did lag behind the stronger than usual December 2009 market, when 7,403 homes were sold.
The January 2010 median sales price in New York State of $242,750 represents an increase of 30.5 percent compared to the January 2009 median of $186,085, and is 13-percent above the revised December 2009 median of $213,800.
The New York State Association of REALTORS is a not-for-profit trade organization representing more than 54,000 of New York state’s real estate professionals. The term REALTOR is a registered trademark, which identifies real estate professionals who subscribe to a strict code of ethics as members of the National Association of REALTORS. These REALTORS are also members of the New York State Association of REALTORS as well as their local board or association of REALTORS.
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February 12th, 2010
NOW IS THE BEST
TIME IN HISTORY
TO BUY A HOME!
Come and learn From The
Experts How To Take
Advantage of this
unbelievable market!
Topics to be Discussed Include:
•How to qualify for the $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit
•How to qualify for the $6,500 Move Up Home Buyer Tax Credit
•How to Apply for the Suffolk County Grant which Matches first time
homebuyer downpayments up to 75%
•Current Interest Rates & Available Programs
•Understanding Closing Costs & Taxes
•The Timetable for a home purchase
•Knowing what Insurances to acquire and when to do so
•Any other questions or concerns you may have will be addressed!
When: Thursday, February 18th at 6:30pm
Where: Coldwell Banker M&D Good Life
850 Montauk Highway, Shirley
On The Corner Of Wm. Floyd & Montauk
(Right next to Wendy’s)
RSVP:
(631) 399-5300
(631) 878-6080
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February 1st, 2010
We hear you loud and clear!
There are so many questions about the market right now, where prices are going? What is going on with interest rates and how can I turn a little money in a lot of money by taking advantage of the foreclosure market. We also understand a lot of homeowners are in a tough situation, maybe owing more on their home than the market value. There are so many questions that need to be answered, and we have all of the information for you! Check out our February line up:
Thursday February 11th, 6:30 pm, Join us for our short sale seminar and hear from our panel of experts about options in this market
Thursday, February 18th, 6:30pm, Join us for our buyer’s market and hear about the tax credits, great opportunities and why NOW is the best time to sell
Thursday, February 25th, 6:30pm, Join us for our seminar on how to buy (and profit from) distressed properties
WOW! So much information jam packed into the month of February, please call to reserve a FREE Seat!
All of our seminars will be held at our Shirley Location, right next to Wendy’s:
850 Montauk Highway, Shirley (The corner of William Floyd Parkway and Montauk Highway)
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December 1st, 2009
As Thanksgiving passes, let’s not stop being thankful! Coldwell Banker M&D Good Life would like to take a moment to thank our customers and clients for their business, and our agents for making this an incredible company!
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November 23rd, 2009
The Long Island Board of Realtors just announced the winner of the 2009 Spirit Award! Debbie developed a program dedicated to helping children with special needs through sports. The program that Debbie has developed is a huge success and continues to grow as more people hear about what is being accomplished by letting the children play together. “Parents want their child to be on a team sport,” she says. Debbie explains that she has been trying to get Long Island SEPTA’s involved in her program so that each school district could have its own team and league. “Let’s collaborate and let them play each other,” she says. Debbie is hard at work on another initiative to help these children lead a normal life. She has applied for a grant through the Town of Brookhaven for an adaptive playground to be built at Legion Field in Mastic Beach. There are approximately 200 special needs children in the area, with the closest adaptive playground a half hour away. The playground would also benefit hundreds of local physically able children. The Long Island Board of Realtors Recognized her efforts, accomplishments and success, but most importantly her dedication to helping children. She was awarded $1,000 towards her organization.
Congratulations Debbie! 
Visit Debbie And Kyle at: http://www.kylesportsforspecialkids.org/
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November 9th, 2009
Coldwell Banker M&D Good Life would like to welcome Cynthia Rodriguez to our Team! We are so fortunate to have gained her knowledge, expertise and experience! 
Call Cynthia Rodriguez, 631-399-5300 for all of your real estate needs!
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October 21st, 2009
It’s That Time Of Year Again!
Every year, Coldwell Banker M&D Good Life invites our clients and community to get rid of their unwanted ’stuff’ without
the hassle of holding their own yard sale, and with ALL Proceeds going to help families in need.
Our dedicated team of agents and staff will come to your house, or you can drop off your gently used items…
Things that you would sell at a garage sale; IE: books, tools, furniture, pictures, electronics, exercise equipment, records,
lamps, and anything else that you think would be good to sell at a yard sale (No Clothing Please!)
Our Yard Sale will be help at our Shirley Office: 850 Montauk Highway, Shirley, NY 11967
(Right next to Wendy’s-on the corner of William Floyd Parkway and Montauk Highway)
To Donate your items, drop them off at our Shirley office between the hours of 9am & 5pm Monday through Friday.
The Yard Sale will be Held Saturday, November 7th.
Each year we raise more and more money, and are able to help LOCAL families in need during the holiday season.
Last year, we raised $1,600 and helped FIVE Local Families enjoy their holiday.
So, if you can bring your stuff, or stop by and make a few purchases, it will help
MORE THAN YOU KNOW!
TELL A FRIEND…TELL EVERYONE!
Also, all of the items that DO NOT Sell, we donate to Big Brothers & Sisters, Local Churches & The Salvation Army,
So every single item that you donate will go to good use…Remember, one man’s junk is another man’s treasure!
Drop your items off the week of November 1st-7th.
Call Kathy at (631) 399-5300 to arrange a pickup, or to find out how you can volunteer, help, or donate.
Coldwell Banker M&D Good Life is proud to give back to our Community and is looking
To make this year’s even the best Year EVER!
- A Picture From Our 4th annual yard Sale in 2008
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October 20th, 2009
If anyone has a question about buying before the November 30th tax deadline,
EMAIL US! It’s not too late to get in before the deadline!
info@mdgoodlife.com
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October 6th, 2009
Don’t forget, to qualify for the First Time Homebuyers Tax Credit, You Must close by November 30th, 2009! For further information on this deadline, call one of our offices: 631-878-6080 or 631-399-5300 and we will be happy to make sure you get into a new home in time to qualify for the tax credit. If you’re not sure if this is the right time, let us explain the amazing benefits of homeownership to you! CALL TODAY!
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