Gratitude

This time of year always makes me grateful for my large and loving family.  As pumpkin pies and turkey decorations pop up in the stores and malls, I am reminded of all I have to be thankful for and my family tops the list.  Second on the list is with out a doubt the work [...]

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A Disney Ending

I love a happy ending.  One of my favorite things to do is take my nieces and nephews to see a Disney movie; I know that no matter what happens in the movie, there will be a happy ending.  It’s something you can count on.
I’m sure that one of the reasons I decided to specialize [...]

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Answers

People tend to have a lot of questions about REO properties, at Island Advantage Realty LLC we believe in having answers.  We have been in the REO business for a long time and are the recognized leaders in REO properties for the Long Island and Metro NY areas.  If you are interested in purchasing REO [...]

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Fixing What’s Wrong

It’s not news to anyone that some American families are currently in over their heads financially. Many people are discovering the home they are in is no longer financially possible.  Impending foreclosure can be an especially scary time and there are only a few solutions.  Unfortunately many people are so stressed when they fall behind [...]

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The Truth About REO

You’ve been hearing a great deal about REO property and you’ve made the decision to see for yourself what all the hubbub is about.  Good for you! What should you expect to see when viewing your first REO home?  While REO properties come in all sizes, shapes and conditions they generally have at least one [...]

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The Other Side of The Coin

My grandmother always said that there are two sides to every coin and two sides to every story.  She was an amazing woman who consistently believed in looking for a way to turn tragedy into fortune.  When my brother’s football landed in the middle of her perfect apple pie, which was cooling on the window [...]

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Pumpkins Abound

It is the time of year when pumpkins mysteriously spring up on porches and walk ways all over the country.  Spiders and cobwebs become décor choices to be oohed and aaahed over and all things macabre are suddenly fair game.  I love to watch the faces of children as they view the world through Halloween [...]

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Truth, the Suze Orman Way

First let me say that I love Suze Orman and Oprah Winfrey.  These are strong business women who are good with money.  A couple of weeks ago Suze Orman was on The Oprah Winfrey Show talking about people facing the truth of their financial situations.  She asked people to get honest with themselves and live [...]

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REO Facts

REO stands for Real Estate Owned, these bank owned properties are for sale at reasonable prices.  There are a lot of misconceptions about REO properties.  Some people think that REOs are too good to be true.  Others assume that all REO property is so horrible that no one would ever want to buy.  The truth [...]

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My Favorite Time of Year

This is without a doubt my favorite time of year.  The leaves are turning, the weather cooling and apples are in abundance.  There are so many varieties to choose from.  I love a great red delicious apple but my favorite is a nice crisp Pippen.  It’s tart, crunchy and has a kick to it.  I [...]

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