73-63 Bell Blvd Bayside NY 11364 Asking: $264,000Selling: $255,000 On the Market: 20 Weeks This is an extra large 2 bedroom co-op unit, located in Windsor Park. This co-op also features a living room, dining room, eff. kitchen, full bath and alot of extra large closets. This unit has been freshly painted and ready for a special touch. Close to Shopping and Transportation. Close to PS 205. SD#26. Maint fee $599.68 (50% tax deductible). Amenities include, 24 hour security, Outdoor Olympic pool, Professional tennis courts. Visit CarolloRealEstate.com for full property details 10/22/2007

38-08 Clearview ExpresswayBayside, NY 11361Asking Price: $589,000Selling Price: $566,500 On the Market: ONLY 1 Month Detached Cape in Bayside features 3 Spacious Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms, Living Room, with fireplace, Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Beautiful Entry Foyer, Full, Finished Basement, and Large Yard for Entertaining!  Visit CarolloRealEstate.com for more Queens Sales or Call Us Today! 09/18/2007

207-22 Melissa Ct Bayside, NY 11360 Asking: $659,000 Selling: $640,000 On the Market: 1 WeekThis Fully Renovated 3 Br, 2 Bath, Baybridge Condo features LR/DR, EIK, AC, Garage, Driveway and is Pet Friendly.  Amenities include 24 Hour Gated Community, Clubhouse, Spa, and Gym. Close to Shopping and Transportation! Visit CarolloRealEstate.com for more Queens Recent Sales 08/10/2007

 46-17 215th St Bayside, NY 11361 Asking: $589,000 Selling: $578,000 On the Market: 8 weeks Stunning Att Colonial In Move In Condition Features 3Brs 2 Full Baths, Carpeted Floors W/ Hardwood Floors Underneath, Lr, Formal Dr, Eik W/ New Refrigerator and a Full Finished Basement with Family Room. This Home Also Boasts an Enclosed Porch, 2 Zone Gas Heat, ADT Alarm System And Detached Garage. Visit CarolloRealEstate.com for full property details 07/31/2007

47-18 Springfield Blvd Bayside, NY 11361 Asking: $599,000 Selling: $580,000 On the Market: 2 weeks   This Beautiful Bayside R3-1 Zoned SD Colonial features 3 BR, 2.5 Bath, Lr, Dr, Kitchen, a full finished basement, hw floors and a private driveway all on a 25x103 lot! Home is conveniently located near all shopping and transportation! Visit CarolloRealEstate.com for more information 07/03/2007

74-40 220 Street Bayside, NY 11364 Asking: $230,000 Selling: $231,000 On the Market: 5 Weeks Windsor Oaks - Two Bedroom Cooperative. This two bedroom Upper unit is located in the heart of Bayside, 11364. This quaint co-op features two bedrooms, Large Living room, Eat In Kitchen, full bath and a full stand up attic. Windsor Oaks is Pet Friendly. Maintenance includes: Taxes (50% tax deductible), Ground keep, garbage removal, heat and H2O - $687.00 Located in School District 26. Close to transportation. Garden Apartment. Updated kitchen and bath.  Visit CarolloRealEstate.com for more Queens Recent Sales 07/02/2007

67-69 223 Place Bayside NY 11364 Asking: $239,000 Selling: $225,000 On the Market: 15 Weeks   This Upper Unit at the Estates of Bayside is approx 750 sq feet and features 2 BR, 1 Full Bath, LR, Dining Area, EIK, w/w carpeting, 2 AC‘s, and Attic for Storage. Maintenance is $664 which includes taxes, heat, gas, snow removal and gardening.  Visit CarolloRealEstate.com for more information  06/29/2007

FICO Score and what you should know. There are alot of factors that your credit score gets based on but the top six killers are: 1. High balance.  -  "Johnson estimates that you lose 1 point for every percent of your credit limit that you use. So if you have a total credit limit of $10,000 and have an outstanding balance of $4,000 (40%), your score would be 40 points lower than if you had a $0 balance.   Ideally, credit experts say, you never want your balance to exceed 30 percent of your credit limit."  (MSN.Com)2. Late payments. -  Pay on time!  If by chance you can not pay it on time then pay in full, IF you can not do that the pay more than the minimum.  I suggest setting up the automatic bill payments through your bank, you will never be late again!. 3. Not Enough Credit.  - Banks ... 06/25/2007

33-37 Jordan StBayside, NY 11358 Asking: $540,000 Selling: $536,000 On the Market: 3 Weeks   SD Frame Treasure Island Colonial in Bayside/Flushing Area Boasts 3 Br, 2 New Baths, New Eat In Kitchen, Living Room, Full Finished Basement, Private Driveway, Above Ground Pool & Patio. Visit CarolloRealEstate.com for full property information  06/15/2007

199-45 34th AveFlushing, NY 11358 Asking: $539,000 Selling: $517,000 Time on Market: 2 Weeks SD Frame Treasure Island Colonial in Bayside/Flushing Area Boasts 3 Br, 2 New Baths, New Eat In Kitchen, Living Room, Full Finished Basement, Private Driveway, Above Ground Pool & Patio all on a 20x100 lot. Visit CarolloRealEstate.com for full property details 05/25/2007

I might be one of the few people who dreads Springtime.  Its not for any other reason but for the effect that it has on selling Real Estate.  Its bad - really!I have had sellers tell me that they want to wait until the springtime to list their home.  Now, don't get me wrong - I do understand their reasons - I don't think they understand mine.  1.)  Noses and Roses - Never fails - during the Spring months open houses should be called Nosy Neighbors.  Thats really all it is.  You have the neighbors out doing their own house work around their home - that they are not selling - they will stop gardening, washing the cars or windows to just "stop in and take a look".2.) Communions, Confirmations and Graduations - Ugh!  Way to much going on.  Serious buyers are NOT looking at houses when there... 05/16/2007

40-31 203rd StreetBayside NY 11361Asking: $769,000Selling: $745,000On the Market: 14 WeeksThis Beautiful Detached Colonial in Bayside features 3 Br, 2 Full Bath, 2 Half Bath, LR, FDR, EIK with Granite Countertops and Stainless Steel Appliances, Full Finished Basement with Family Room, Office and Laundry Room, Hardwood Floors Throughout, Detached 2 Car Garage, Private 5 Car Driveway all on a 40x100 lot! Visit CarolloRealEstate.com for full property details 04/09/2007

Carnival turns 36 and I am hosting the party.  I almost feel like I am about to have hundreds if not thousands enter into my living room, I would ask you all to take off your shoes, but I think that might be a bit rude.  (just don't touch my breakables). Normally, the parties are held at my house and one of the things that my husband requires me to do is to take a few shots before my guests arrive.  He tells me to do this because I have this "thing" about having to have everything perfect as well as have everything ready before my guests arrive.  I  also want everyone to have the MOST fun here at my "home".  So a shot of tequila, Bacardi or straight rubbing alcohol will usually do the trick for my nerves to calm down.Twoof Active Rainers took a spot on my picks - (Gentle reminder when p... 04/02/2007

When buying a cooperative apartment the buyers need to be aware that most corporations require a prospective purchaser to submit an application and this application could, or I should say WILL consist of the buyer submitting documents that contain personal and confidential information concerning the buyers employment history and finances.  Most likely the board will require a personal interview with the prospective buyer as well as all the people that will be residing in the apartment.  Trust me - this process is hard for any buyer and the scrutiny that a buyer under goes has been compared to having your finger nails pulled out one by one.  Ok, THAT might be a bit dramatic - but I kept you interested, didn't I?   When dealing with prospective buyers of a co-op, as the listing agent/sell... 03/27/2007

Today as I went through my feedreader and I got hit with three articles about how well the NY market is doing incomparison to other States.  In article by the Real Deal "NY stays a float while the rest of the US Sinks"  the article states: "Spring has started out reasonably well," said Wendy Maitland, a senior vice president at the Corcoran Group. "I don't think it's a buyer's market at all. There's a lot of activity and the market is moving at a brisk pace."I know from what I see I am busy and people are still  looking to buy.  I will admit that there have been some and I stress SOME foreclosures that have come up, but the ironic part is that some of the homes that are being foreclosed on are not recently bought homes.  I will also admit that yes, some prices have come down.  But lets ... 03/13/2007

Living in Bay Terrace, (Bayside, NY), you have many options available.  This diverse area consists of an even blend of Co-ops, Condos, Single Family Homes and Multi-Family homes.  I would like to feature one of the most popular condo development in the area.  This Condo is located in the best School District of 11360.The Bay Club - This 2 building 1037 unit Hi-rise was built in 1982.  This development is sitting on a little bit less than 13 acres, in the heart of Bay Terrace.  This luxury building features:Location, Location, Location! Excellent security, Gated community Pet Friendly Olympic Pool Children's playroom and facilities. Deli Dry Cleaner Professional Gym On site Library Billiards room Racquetball courts Indoor and outdoor basketball courts Tennis courts Movie theater Valet s... 03/06/2007

Just Sold in Bayside, NY 11364Windsor Park Co-op                                                            73-11 Bell BlvdBayside NY 11364Asking: $189,000Selling: $183,000On the Market: 3 weeksGorgeous Windsor Park 1 Bedroom is ready for you to move right in. Unit features Brand New Kitchen and Bath, hardwood floors throughout, and custom closets. Building Amenities include Olympic Style Pool, Tennis Court, Playground, Laundry Room, and 24 hour security!  Visit CarolloRealEstate.com for more information 02/27/2007