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Use Staging to Make a Small Home Feel Big

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on June 15, 2018 - 9:12am

Trying to sell your home, but worried that its small size will deter buyers? Don't be! With the proper staging, any home can be made to feel significantly larger and more open than the square footage might lead you to believe. Keep reading to learn about some of the simple ways that you can expand your home's feel without knocking down walls!

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The Annual Greek Festival Starts June 14!

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on June 9, 2018 - 9:35am

Come to Poughkeepsie next weekend to help the Kimisis Greek Orthodox Church celebrate all things Hellenic at their amazing Greek Festival! Every year, this event brings the area together for several days of Greek food, music, and culture. The 2018 festival runs June 14-17, so clear out your calendar and get ready for all things Greek!

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Start Selling Your Home Before the Listing Goes Live

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on June 1, 2018 - 11:51am

If you think that the sale process starts at listing, then you aren't alone. Sellers often assume that they should wait for their home to officially hit the market before they begin working on finding a buyer, but why wait that long? The earlier that you can generate interest in your home sale, the better the chances of selling faster and for more money! Luckily, there are a number of strategies which you can use to get your home onto the radar of potential buyers before the listing goes live. Keep reading to learn about four options suggested by realtor.com for effectively building early buzz in a sale.

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These Exterior Improvements Yield the Best Returns

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on May 29, 2018 - 11:30am

When considering whether to invest money into a home project, it's important to consider the context. For homeowners who plan on selling in the near future, the key thing to consider is the Return on Investment (ROI), or the proportion of money expected to be recouped by the project's resulting increase in home value. In contrast, owners who plan on staying put will want to focus on adding to their own happiness with the home. In this post, you can learn which outdoor improvements yield the best returns in both money and happiness! There are even some great options that can satisfy both owners and future buyers! 

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The 30th Annual Italian Festival and Craft Fair Starts May 24

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on May 19, 2018 - 1:38pm

The Sons and Daughters of Italy will be hosting their 30th annual Italian Festival and Craft Fair over Memorial Day weekend! From May 24-27, everyone is invited to come enjoy great music, food, games, and more in this celebration of Italian heritage. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about this fun, local event happening in Hopewell Junction!

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Sell in May or June for the Highest Price Premiums

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on May 13, 2018 - 12:49pm

It's a question that's front and center in every home seller's mind: when should I sell? As I've shown before, timing market conditions is not easy and should not be your primary concern when answering this question. However, all else being equal, there are some strong indicators that certain specific times of the year are better when it comes to selling. In fact, you might want to get your home on the market as soon as possible, because a recent study showed that May was the month with the highest average premium on home sale prices!

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