Carol Kennedy-Real Estate Salesperson

02/23/2024

Thrifty Thursdays!

In my new series, Thrifty Thursdays, I'll be covering thrifty projects that you can do to give your home a refresh.

Today's project?

Classic Carriage Doors (on the Cheap)

Carriage house garage doors are highly sought after in home design and renovation, but these charming additions quickly add up in cost. One carriage-style garage door can run upward of $1,400. Luckily there’s a budget-friendly alternative: these magnetic hinges and handles will take your door from drab to fab instantly for just $20 — no hardware required.

02/22/2024

What? Wednesdays

In my new series What? Wednesdays, I'll be covering common real estate questions that are asked of me often.

Today's question:

What Is The First Step of The Home Buying Process?
The first stage in purchasing a house is to get pre-approved for a mortgage. Getting a lender’s pre-approval letter kicks off the procedure in the right way. Here’s why:

To start, you must know how much money you may borrow. Narrowing down your search for houses to suitable properties saves time since you won’t be looking at homes outside of your spending budget. (Pre-approvals also help prevent buyer’s remorse due to falling in love with a property that is too expensive or that they can’t afford.)

Second, the loan quotation provided by your lender will show how much cash you will need for the down payment and closing costs. You may need more time to save money, sell other assets, or accept mortgage gift funds from the family in any case. Ultimately, having been pre-approved for a mortgage shows that you are a serious buyer to your real estate agent and the property seller.

A pre-approval is generally required by most real estate agents when showing houses in the higher-end luxury market; luxury property sellers will only allow pre-screened (and verified) buyers to see their properties. This is designed to protect the seller’s privacy. Furthermore, sellers are provided additional security from robbers attempting to case a home (identifying security systems, locating expensive artwork, or other high-value personal property).

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12/27/2023

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12/11/2023

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03/17/2023

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03/17/2023

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03/17/2023

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03/17/2023

There’s nothing like a happy client, is there?

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03/18/2022

Recently Sold! Take a look at what I recently sold at 115 Palo Alto Drive , Plainview.

115 Palo Alto Drive , Unit 115, Plainview, NY 11803 See 1 Photos, description and maps; Bedrooms: 2; Full Baths: 2; Price: $439,999; MLS ID: 3370293

03/17/2022

Tips For Buying A House On The MLS
If you're a first-time buyer, you may know little about the MLS. Here's what it is and why it's important.

If you're a first-time buyer, you may know little about the MLS. Here's what it is and why it's important.

03/17/2022

Upgrade A Concrete Slab Patio With Simple Fixes
Concrete patios can be an eyesore, but with a little work, they can be transformed into stunning retreats.

Concrete patios can be an eyesore, but with a little work, they can be transformed into stunning retreats.

03/17/2022

How To Tell Which Offer Is The Best One
It takes a few home sales to acquire a knack for picking the best offers. Here's how you can make the right choice with your first.

It takes a few home sales to acquire a knack for picking the best offers. Here's how you can make the right choice with your first.