Mar 9, 2012 | BUSINESS, CONSUMER, ECONOMY, LIFESTYLE, REAL ESTATE, STATEN ISLAND, STATEN ISLAND LIVING |
There have been a few developing (and some already existing) programs that are worth mentioning, as the newspaper headlines applaud the opportunity. With interest rates remaining at near historic lows for quite some time, many...
Read MoreMar 8, 2012 | BUSINESS, CONSUMER, ECONOMY, REAL ESTATE, STATEN ISLAND, STATEN ISLAND LIVING |
President Barack Obama announced two measures Tuesday to expand housing relief to military members and borrowers with loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). The two efforts offer a mix of private sector...
Read MoreMar 7, 2012 | CONSUMER, ECONOMY, Press Releases, REAL ESTATE, SIBOR News, STATEN ISLAND, STATEN ISLAND LIVING, THE TRUTH ABOUT STATEN ISLAND |
Pending home sales climbed to 56.5 percent in February, Realtors report STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Key indicators are sparking increased optimism for the future of Staten Island’s real estate market. According to...
Read MoreMar 5, 2012 | CONSUMER, consumer advice, LIFESTYLE, STATEN ISLAND, STATEN ISLAND LIVING |
How did your kitchen get out of control? You may not have set it up the right way, says Vicki Norris, president of Restoring Order in Portland, Oregon. “Organize based on the way you live.” Here’s how: Day 1 Move the monsters....
Read MoreMar 1, 2012 | CONSUMER, consumer advice, ECONOMY, LIFESTYLE, STATEN ISLAND, STATEN ISLAND LIVING |
From toilets that double as sound systems to water-conserving spa experiences, here’s what’s trendy for bathroom improvements for 2012: Trend #1: Conservation rules All around the country, water reserves are stressed. In...
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