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CENTURY 21 AND THE WINTER OLYMPICS

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on February 23, 2014 - 1:16pm

Like almost everyone I enjoyed watching the 2014 Winter Olympics.  I was proud when watching knowing that C21 sponsored the USA Bobsled and Skeleton teams.  

Century 21 Real Estate LLC  had three new 30 second commercials.  Focusing on the consumer and the Century 21 agent.  I feel that it is so important to be associated with a franchise that supports its members, and Century 21 goes above and beyond for its agents.  We should all be proud of our brand and the presence that we have in the marketplace.

We should also be very proud of the USA Bobsled and Skeleton Teams. The women bobsled team won silver and bronze and the men took home the bronze.  The skeleton women won silver and the men with bronze.  Congratulations for a job well done. 

Annual Report on the New York State Market

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on February 7, 2014 - 9:08am

Annual Report on the New York State Market -- NYSAR

It was a banner year for residential real estate across America. Many local markets transitioned from buyers markets to sellers markets. Closed sales are up. Days on market until sale is trending downward.   Sellers even managed to post a small gain.

Sales:

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CENTURY 21 2014 Kickoff

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on January 28, 2014 - 3:35pm

The CENTURY 21 System is welcoming the new year with great statistics and announcements highlighting the system's plans for SUCCESS in 2014 and beyond.  

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Happy New Year!

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on December 31, 2013 - 9:03am

Happy New Year!

In the spirit of NEW and HAPPY . . .  we completed a total overhaul of our website just in time for the New Year!

The entire site is searchable and shareable.

It is also built with 'responsive' technology.  This means that no matter what device you are using . . . smart phone, tablet, large screen . . . you can quickly and easily find what you are looking for because the site responds to your screen size and provides you with the best possible  viewing format.

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FHA Offers Mortgage Insurance for the Credit-Challenged

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on December 30, 2013 - 9:14am

If you lost your home to foreclosure, bankruptcy, or short sale during the recession, you may qualify for a new mortgage sooner than you think!

The Federal Housing Administration is offering mortgage insurance to borrowers who once filed for bankruptcy, or who lost their homes through foreclosure or short sale as long as they meet the stated guidelines.

This is really good news for people who suffered a financial devastation caused by the sharp economic downturn, but have since re-established some financial stability.

What is required to qualify?

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5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for a Successful Sale

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on December 29, 2013 - 4:12pm

These are some great tips for sellers to prepare your home prior to listing.

5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for a Successful Sale - Want to sell your home quickly and for the best price? Making some small improvements can give buyers the best first impression and make a world of difference when selling your home. Here are 5 tips for getting the best offer sooner. 1. Curb Appeal. The first thing that buyers will see is the outside [...] [RisMedia Consumer News]