I am a "Pro-active" real estate professional who take pride in my line of work.  

Working with teams of "closing coordinators" and marketing professionals to assure a succesful sale and closing on your real estate investment . 

It is my job to provide homeowners and buyers the necessary information to achieve their goals in buying or selling their real estate. 

I have forfeited part of my commission to help make a transaction happen.  I understand that buying or selling a home is a complicated, emotional process, therefore, listening carefully to my clients needs is very important.  I use my experience and expertise to help my clients and advise them to walk away from bad deals.

I maintain the same standards of customer service whether it is a buyer's or seller's market.  I am a voice of reason in overheated markets, and a voice of encouragement in stagnant markets.

Testimonials

June 6^th, 2008

Dear Andy,

            First of all, we would like to thank you for making our sales experience easy, joyful and beneficial to all. I had to say, both myself and Kristina were somewhat concerned given it was our first homeowners sales transaction. All of our concerns were clarified upon our initial meeting, and we knew we had the right type of representation.

There was no hidden agenda, and or last minute surprises, to which we obviously found comfort in. All of the information you provided was accurate and up to par. Your experience and knowledge was crystal clear.

Additionally, would like to thank you for making yourself available at all given times, as we had phoned you in hours which might be sort of outside the scope of ones responsibility. I think apart from your knowledge base, the flexibility of your timeline helped us tremendously, given we are both professional adults and time is of an essence.

Lastly, but foremost, we hope our paths cross once again soon. We are looking forward to future business endeavors. Simply put your service was outstanding, and we sincerely both thank you for it.

Good Luck

Sincerely

Luke Bebenek & Kristina Shapovalova

I have extensive knowledge in co-ops, condos and single family homes in the areas of Forest Hills, Rego Park, Middle Village, kew Gardens, Kew Garden Hills, and Flushing. 

Experienced real estate investor in Multi-family homes. 

Working with first time home buyers to ensure their first purchase is a sound investment.  Everyone I work with daily is very capable and effective making sure buyers receive the best consultation and advice from everyone involved in the transaction, from attorneys to home inspectors. 

With a B.A in Finance from Bernard Baruch College and special courses designated for Appraisals, I offer extensive knowledge on both the financials and evaluation of real estate for both buyers and sellers.  Providing my clients honest advice and opinions is part of my resume.  Honesty is my best method in looking after my clients best interest.

ABOUT FOREST HILLS, NY

The community was founded in 1906, but before that it was known as Whitepot.  The present history of Forest Hills was begun in 1906 when successful businessman Cord Meyer purchased 600 acres of farmland in Whitepot. Meyer re-named the area Forest Hills in deference to nearby Forest Park and because the area was the highest point for miles around.

Grosvernor Atterbury, a renowned architect, was given the commission to design Forest Hills Gardens. The neighborhood was planned on the model of the garden communities of England. As a result, there are many Tudor-style homes in Forest Hills, most of which are now located in Forest Hills Gardens. However, there are currently a number of Tudor homes in particular areas of Forest Hills outside of the Gardens.

Forest Hills was once the home of the U.S Open tennis tournament, played at the West Side Tennis Club before it moved to the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Park. When the Open was played at the tennis stadium, the tournament was commonly referred to merely as Forest Hills just as The Championshios, Wimbledon are referred to as Winbledom. In the 2001 motion picture The Royal Tenenbaums, Luke Wilson's character plays a tennis match at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills.

Forest Hills pupils attend several different elementary, junior and high Schools, including:

• P.S. 101 School In The Gardens
• P.S. 144 Col. Jeromus Remsen School
• P.S. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School
• P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway
• P.S. 220 Edward Mandel
• J.H.S. 157 Stephen A. Halsey
• Forest Hills High School

This is the view from a LIRR station. Station Square in Forest Hills is one of the most beautiful spots in New York City. The Tudor architecture that dominates the square is even more surprising for its location just blocks from Queens Boulevard and yards from the shopping on Austin Street.

Rentals - For buildings along or north of Queens Boulevard:
• One-bedroom: $1,100-$2,000
• Two-bedroom: $1,300-$3,500
  
• Rentals in private homes near Metropolitan Avenue are more rare, but often cheaper.

Co-op Sales
• One-bedroom: $180,000-$389,000
• Two-bedroom: $250,000-$599,000
• In premier new buildings, sales at $750,000+.

Sales in Forest Hills Gardens
• One-family detached: over $2 million
• One-family attached: $1-$2 million
• One-bedroom co-op: $500,000
• Fast appreciation in 2004 and 2005.

Forest Hills Gardens is one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in all of Queens. The area, which is distinct from Forest Hills, is a private community, no gates, but with private roads, green spaces, and even sewers. Developed in 1910, the neighborhood, of roughly 4,500 residents, is one of the most exclusive areas in the borough.

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