Paddy's Blog

Well here it comes again New York.  They are predicting a lot of snow for tomorrow afternoon and night.  The snow is going to be wet snow which is soggy and heavy.  We know what soggy heavy snow can do don't we?     Be careful when shoveling This type of snow will be hard to move and shoveling wi...

This morning I read a great post by J Philip Faranda about selling a  listed property and dual agency.His point was that in the great state of New York it is possible to sell your own listing without being in a Dual Agency situation.  I totally agree with this point.  There is such a thing as a C...

Do you have a Carbon Monoxide Detector in your house or apartment?  Well if you live in New York you better get one.  Today, February 22,2010, is the day the Amanda's Law takes effect.  This State Law was passed in July and requires every dwelling in New York State to have a working Carbon Monoxi...

Today is my ActiveRainIversary.  I have been reading, learning, laughing, crying, sharing, and writing on ActiveRain for two years now.  I have learned so much from the great Real Estate Professionals who grace this forum.  I have formed relationships with people across the country and beyond who...

Sunday February 21, 2010 in Orange County NY Sunday's Weather - Sunny and High In The Low 40s  (click here for the latest NOAA Information.) Happy Valentine's Day Special Events Skiing and Snow Boarding - Warwick, NY Mount Peter, 40 Ski Lane, Warwick, NY has been making snow and lifts will be op...

Saturday February 20, 2010 in Orange County NY   Saturday's Weather Sunny with Temps in the Low 40s  (click here for the latest NOAA Information.) Special Events Skiing and SnowBoarding - Warwick, NY Mount Peter, 40 Ski Lane, Warwick, NY has been making snow and lifts will be open from 8:30 AM to...

Here it is Friday once again.  I have had a week of busy.  I took a required course to maintain my Realtor status.  I participated in a discussion on Leadership at our local board.  I made a presentation to a local Historical Society as part of Real Estate Solutions Community Heritage Initiative....

Are you thinking about buying a home this spring?  When I was growing up my aunt always had a puzzle out on a table in her living room.  It was always a race to get that puzzle would be completed.  If you are thinking of buying a new home it is time to put the pieces of your home buying puzzle to...

Happy Valentine's Day. Did you set yourself up for sadness today?  No one who can count one person as a friend should be sad on Valentine's Day.  I think that many people set themselves up for a depressing day by focusing on what isn't in their lives rather than what is.  On this day of Love and ...

Sunday February 14, 2010 in Orange County NY Sunday's Weather - Mostly Cloudy and High of 35  (click here for the latest NOAA Information.) Happy Valentine's Day Special Events Skiing and Snow Boarding - Warwick, NY Mount Peter, 40 Ski Lane, Warwick, NY has been making snow and lifts will be ope...