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Don't forget to change your clocks !!!

Hi Friends :D Please call me if you are thinking of selling your house... inventory is low and buyers are out there which gets you sellers more money DO NOT WAIT TILL SPRING !!! there will be more competition & now is the time to get the most money for your house!!!!! Call Debbie @ 631-332-4072

Thinking of Buying Your Dream Home? DO IT NOW!

Call me if you are thinking of buying....631-581-8855 x305

kcmblog.com A recent survey showed that 3 out of 4 future home buyers (who are not first time buyers) plan to move up to some form of a ‘better’ home.

Is Homeownership a Good FINANCIAL Decision?

kcmblog.com Many have reported on Robert Shiller’s recent comments on the investment aspect of homeownership. Shiller, a Yale professor and co-founder of the Case-Shiller Home Price Index, is famous for making provocative comments on house prices.

House Prices: When Will 2006 Values Return?

kcmblog.com There is a lot of optimism regarding house prices. The most recent Home Price Expectation Survey projects a 3% -3.5% increase in values for each of the next 5 years. We concur that most parts of the country will see

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How Small Cutbacks Lead to Great Savings [INFOGRAPHIC]

Saving money can be as simple as making a few small changes at home.......

kcmblog.com Saving money can be as simple as making a few small changes at home. This infographic shows you easy, convenient ways to save up to $8,800 a year, without ever feeling the pinch of a restrictive budget.

Happy New Year !!

Peace on Earth. Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a new year filled with peace and happiness

Lowe's Inside Out

December Newsletter....

post.inman.com With the holiday season here, our lives are getting busier. We worry about buying gifts for everyone, traveling, hosting, and preparing our house for the holidays.

Available rental- 3 bedroom / 2 full bath ranch ~ Large rooms, garage, in-ground pool, fabulous location (by Brookwood Hall) ~ $2,800/mo, utilities not included. Credit check & job verification required. Contact Debbie @ 631-332-4072.

Call for Action: Do No Harm to Housing - Realtor Action Center

***It takes 2 seconds to voice your concerns over losing the mortgage interest tax deduction.... This is for everyone !!!

realtorparty.realtoractioncenter.com The mortgage interest deduction is vital to the stability of the American housing market and economy and as REALTORS® we will remain vigilant in opposing any future plan that modifies or excludes the deductibility of mortgage interest.

Hope your Thanksgiving is filled with
Peace, Love & Great Joy !!!!

"Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough."
-Oprah Winfrey

Ask Elliman.....Douglas Elliman Real Estate !!

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We are now officially "Douglas Elliman Real Estate" ~ same great company, same great service !!!

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We are now Douglas Elliman Real Estate - same great company, same great service !!

Cost vs. Price Explained

Here's a great explanation of cost vs. price and what it means to a buyer.

kcmblog.com We have often talked about the difference between COST and PRICE. As a seller, you will be most concerned about ‘short term price’ – where home values are headed over the next six months. As a buyer, you must be

“Education is what you get when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get if you don’t.”
- Pete Seeger

Don't forget to change your clocks back tonight before you go to bed.... :-)

To those in need or know of someone who may need a rental due to Hurricane damage, I have a client with a 3 bedroom/3.5 bath in East Islip that is available. Please contact Debbie Shea @ 631-332-4072.

WILLIAM J. SHEA ELECTRIC

If anyone needs help before , during or after the storm we are here to help our community

William J. Shea Electric is a family owned business servicing Suffolk County since 1976. VISA - MASTER CARD- DISCOVER CARD ACCEPTED SENIOR - POLICE - FIREMEN - MILITARY - VETERANS 10% DISCOUNT

Newsday - Long Island Storm Preparedness Guide

Be prepared & be careful....

listormguide.com

Smile! You're on Canine Camera! - CNN.com

Start your Friday with a laugh......

cnn.com Seth Casteel never expected his photos of dogs to make a big splash, but then again, he never expected one of his canine clients to jump into a pool during a shoot.

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New Listing in East Islip.....Only $335,000

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Dan's Hamptons — Dan’s Best of the Best 2012 Winners!

William J. Shea Electric ~ 5 Years in a row ~ "Best of the Best" electrician !!!!

danshamptons.com Dan’s Best of the Best 2012 Winners are announced, celebrating the best of the Hamptons and the North Fork

Appraisals Are Challenging in an Appreciating Market

kcmblog.com For Agents’ Eyes Only… Each Thursday we will be posting a blog to help real estate professionals understand how they can better assist their buyers and sellers navigate the current real estate market. Hope you find the information helpful. –

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Open House this Sunday, 12 - 2pm, only $229,000 for a 2 bed / 2 bath condo w/ granite kitchen, all new stainless appliances, wood floors throughout.....Clubhouse w/ gym, billiards/card room, party room, outdoor heated pool......Come by & check it out !!!

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Which would you choose?

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Stroke has a new indicator.
They say if you e.mail this to ten people, you stand a chance of saving one life. Will you send this along? Blood Clots/Stroke - They Now Have a Fourth Indicator, the Tongue.


I will continue to forward this every time it comes around!

STROKE: Remember the 1st Three Letters..... S. T. R.

STROKE IDENTIFICATION:

During a BBQ, a woman stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) ...she said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes.

They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Jane went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening.

Jane's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 PM Jane passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ.
Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Jane would be with us today.
Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.

It only takes a minute to read this.

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally.
He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.

RECOGNIZING A STROKE

Thank God for the sense to remember the '3' steps, STR. Read and Learn!
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster.
The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.

Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

S *Ask the individual to SMILE.

T *Ask the person to TALK
and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently)
(i.e. I like Chicken Soup)

R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue

NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue.
If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke.

A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved.

I have done my part. Will you?