Alexandra Anastasio - Selling Staten Island NY

03/21/2024

📍47 Hemlock Street, SI, NY 10309
🏡2 Family
🛏 4
🛁 2 1/2

Asking: $824,900

For more information or to schedule a showing, contact me:

Alexandra Anastasio
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
718-689-0413
JM Properties
4007 Victory Blvd, SI NY 10314

10/08/2023

01/28/2023

This is a tough one!

What’s your ultimate kitchen feature that you would LOVE to have in your home?

Let me know in the comments!

01/26/2023

These things are small, but they can have a huge impact on how much your home sells for.

If you’re thinking of selling, make sure to handle these three things before listing!

1. Are there any obviously broken things around the house? Fix them now because they’re sure to come up during inspection.

2. Is that fan always making an annoying noise? Walk through the house and make note of sounds that are annoying–and then silence them!

3. Leaky faucets are easy enough to live with, but they are a big red flag for buyers. Go through your home and fix any leaks.

Once these simple things are fixed, you’ll be on your way to making the most when you sell your home.

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01/25/2023

Whether you’re planning on staying in your home for the next 10 years or selling in the next 6 months, it’s a good time to check on your home equity.

Refresher: Home equity is how much money you have in your home, AKA the amount of your home that you actually own. An easy way to think of it is that if you were to sell today and pay off your mortgage, the equity in your home is how much money you’d walk away with.

Home equity is easy to calculate! All you do is take your home’s current market value (you can check with your REALTOR® for an accurate valuation or if you just want rough numbers, you can find an online estimate) then subtract how much you have left on your mortgage.

For example, if your home is worth $350,000 right now, and you have $225,000 left on your mortgage, you would have $125,000 in equity.
If you need some help calculating your home’s equity or want to talk about what to do with that equity, just send me a DM!

01/19/2023

Anyone who knows me knows, I am a huge dog lover and believe it or not, pets can have a big influence on homebuyers! So, if you’re looking to sell soon, take a moment to see if you can highlight the things that make your home pet friendly. It could help you score big with those buyers!

-A nice outdoor space that has a fence is big for people with pets, so consider fencing your yard or highlighting your outdoor space for listing photos or tours.

-If you’re near popular pet amenities like a good dog park or pet store, make sure your agent highlights it in your home’s marketing materials!

-A pet-friendly neighborhood is a big draw for some buyers because it means that they’ll be among like-minded friends.

-Specific home features like mudrooms, sunrooms, and doggy doors will make pet owners happy and excited about your home.

As you’re getting ready to sell, take a look at your home and see if you can better show off how great your home is for pets!

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01/18/2023

Having a property appraise for less than the purchase price is both a seller and a buyer’s worst nightmare. But it’s really nothing to be afraid of!

As a buyer, you can always work with the seller to still make the deal happen. The seller can come down in price, you can pay the appraisal gap, or you can work something out in the middle.

And as long as you have an appraisal contingency in your contract, you can walk away from the sale if the seller won’t work with you.

Appraisals can be stressful, but they’re not the end of the world. Your agent will guide you through the different options so you can find a great outcome for the deal.

01/17/2023

Want to buy a home? Then do these things first!

Getting ready to buy a home means more than just saving for a down payment.

You also need to build an emergency fund because owning a home means dealing with emergencies, and you’ll need to be prepared.

You’ll also want to build that credit score so you can get a better interest rate. One of the best ways to do that is by paying off your high-interest debt like credit cards. This will also lower your debt-to-income ratio and help you get approved for a mortgage.

Of course, it’s also important to save for a down payment and closing costs. I recommend creating a monthly budget and building your down payment savings into it, so it’s easy to see if you’re on track.

01/12/2023

If you’re looking to buy a home, you’ve probably heard fixed-rate and adjustable rate thrown around a lot when it comes to mortgages. Let’s review the difference between the two!

So, a fixed-rate mortgage has the same interest rate every month. You know exactly what your mortgage payment is going to be for every month of your loan because it doesn’t change.

But an adjustable-rate mortgage has an interest rate that can change. The interest rate changes from time to time due to the market, so your monthly payment will change over time.

Both of these mortgage types have their advantages and disadvantages. If you’re wondering which one is best for you, I recommend talking with a lender as they can answer all of your questions.

I know some amazing lenders, and I can totally put you in touch! Just send me a DM.

01/11/2023

Real estate can change in a second. And sometimes, after you’ve put an offer in on a house, you might need to withdraw that offer. But is it even possible?

Well, it depends on your specific situation and when you decide to withdraw the offer.

It’s easiest if you realize that you need to withdraw your offer early in the process. If your offer hasn’t been accepted in writing by the seller yet, your real estate agent can quickly let them know that the offer is no longer valid, and you’re good to go–offer withdrawn.

But if the seller has already accepted your offer and a signed purchase agreement exists between you and the seller, things get a little more complicated.

In this case, you would only be able to withdraw the offer if one of your contingencies comes up, like a bad inspection report or an appraisal gap. If you’ve just had a change of heart on the house, you’ll have to come to an agreement with the seller, since that’s not a valid contingency.

Of course, if you do need to withdraw an offer, your real estate agent will guide you through the process. However, it’s best to be 100% sure you want the house before you make an offer.

Want expert guidance on how to pick the best home for your lifestyle and future? Just send me a DM and let’s chat!