Schools back for summer! School Drive

Help us help the local families and kids in Rockland County NY.

We are collecting school supplies for People to People to distribute to kids in Rockland County.

Please stop by our office at 8 College Avenue Nanuet NY, Monday - Friday 9 am to 5 pm or Saturday - Sunday 10 am - 3 pm and drop off a little something.

Pens, notebooks, pencils, tape, paper clips, rulers ... Oh you remember all the things you need to start your first day at school!
Always, trying to help our neighbors! Thanks for your help and support!

ERA Tucker Associates, Inc.
8 College Avenue
Nanuet, NY 10954
845-623-5200
Sharon Tucker, Licensed NYS Broker

10 Top Real Estate Talk

Real Estate Talk


Over the last several months I have taken many different types of real estate training programs. I always like to bring back to my office and agents the top items I have learned.


So here goes, the top 10.


10. Salary vs Commission


9. Proposal vs Presentation


8. Price + Time = Motivation


7. Price is the agreed value of the home.


Cost is what the buyer will pay each month.


6. Sell or Stay


5. Unrepresented Seller


4. TMI, TMO, TMR


3. "RFR"


2. You are not priced for Today's Market


1. The Power Chair


For more details on a career in real estate, call me. 845-623-5200.


Sharon Tucker, Broker


ERA Tucker Associates, Inc.

Early show report - Great Real Estate Information

"The Little Book of Bulletproof Investing"

As I have said before, I am a collector of information, not a blogger. Great information.

ERA Tucker Associates

ERA Tucker Associates has aligned itself with Birdview Technologies to design its new website. Sharon Tucker, Broker of ERA Tucker Associates is pleased with the work accomplished by the experts at Birdview and her staff in putting together a website for today's consumer. We always believe in being in the forefront of technology.


ERA Tucker website offers informative information about buying and selling a home. The site was designed to give consumers ease of use, community information, and housing information. This information, combined with our Lead Router program from ERA Franchise System, will provide consumers with a response to a property within minutes of their inquiry.


You can follow us on our Facebook page, Youtube videos, twitter account and our blogs about real estate.

Over the next few months we will continue to enhance our site with web applications, text features and live help. Mark us in YOUR favorites and enjoy coming back over and over again.

We are always there for you and our site will show that we are a part of the housing community in Rockland County New York.

Stop by and visit us at www.TuckERA.com

Sincerely,
Sharon Tucker
ERA Tucker Associates, Broker
8 College Avenue
Nanuet, NY 10954
845-623-5200
www.TuckerERA.com




(BIRDVIEW Technologies provides websites for the Real Estate Industry. The company's website suite that includes Lead Generation, Lead Management, Prospecting, Communication, and Productivity tools allows real estate brokers and agents to successfully grow their business using the Internet.)

Snowy Day Rockland County NY

Enjoy the snow in Rockland County NY and be safe!

NEW RENTAL!

SUFFERN, NY. - $1425. BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED 1 BDRM & BATH UPPER END UNIT WITH PLENTY OF CLOSETS! CALL, 623-5200. ERA TUCKER ASSOCIATES.

Weekend Open Houses!

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY - CHESTNUT RIDGE – OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, 12/13/09 FROM 1PM-3PM

Meticulous French Colonial Style Home! 4 BR, 2.5 Bths, hardwd flrs, crown moldings, 2 car gar, cedar screened in porch! Beautiful parklike prop! $499,900. Stop by!

Dir: Chestnut Ridge Rd So, rt-Red Schoolhouse Rd, lft – Williams, rt- So. Pasckack Rd, lft – Grotke, lft – Lomonde, turns into Carlisle Rd to
# 7.

ERA Tucker Associates, 845-623-5200, www.tuckerera.com
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ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – NANUET – OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, 12/13/09 FROM 2PM-4PM

Lovely 2 BR 2 Bth Townhouse! Lower end unit in Eagle Ridge!
Beautiful kit, fin’d bsmt, garage, central air! Clubhse, pool, tennis ct, playgrnd. $318,500. Stop by!

Dir: Middletown Rd So, lft – Smith Rd, rt – into the Hamlets, rt – Eagle Ridge to # 99.

ERA Tucker Associates, 845-623-5200, www.tuckerera.com
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ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY - SPRING VALLEY – OPEN HOUSE, SATURDAY, 12/12/09 FROM 2PM-4PM

Beautiful & affordable 3 BR townhouse! End unit! Best location in complex! Hardwd flrs, cath ceil, c/a, alarm sys, pvt patio. $295,000. Stop by!

Dir: Rte 59 W, rt-Rte 45 N, lft - Sneden W, 2nd rt into Creekside Complex to # 59.

ERA Tucker Associates, 845-623-5200, www.tuckerera.com




ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – POMONA – OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, 12/13/09 FROM 1PM-3PM

Beautiful lower level condo located in Town & Country! 2 bdrms,
2 bths! Indoor & outdoor pools, clubhse, gym! $220,000. Stop by!

Dir: Palisades Pkwy to exit 13, lft – Thiells Mt Ivy Rd, rt – into Town & Country, to bldg #31. Address: 311 Country Club Ln.

ERA Tucker Associates, 845-623-5200, www.tuckerera.com

Home Buyer Extension

Have your heard?

The $8,000 credit was scheduled to lapse on Dec. 1
but will now be in effect till the end of June 2010.

All homebuyers must sign a contract before April 30 and close by June 30.

The income limits were also raised:
Single buyers can now earn up to $125,000
and still get the full credit while a married couple can earn $225,000.
First-time buyers --
those who have not
owned a home in the past three years --
still qualify for an $8,000 rebate.

Great new addition!
Those that want to trade up can also qualify.
Those who have owned and occupied a residence
for at least five years out of the past eight
can claim a $6,500 tax credit if
they close on a purchase by the end of June 2010.

You should consult with your tax advisor for all tax questions.
ERA Tucker Associates, Inc.
8 College Avenue * Nanuet, NY 10954
845-623-5200

COME JOIN US AT OUR OPEN HOUSES THIS WEEKEND!

PEARL RIVER, NY, ROCKLAND COUNTY – OPEN HOUSE, SATURDAY, 11/7/09 FROM 1PM-3PM

100 yr old colonial in historic Nauraushaun section of Pearl River. Lovingly restored to its full glory & character inside & out! Beautiful landscpd 3/4 acre! $599,900. Stop by! Dir: Middletown Rd No, lft – Orangeburg Rd to # 552.

ERA Tucker Associates, 845-623-5200. www.tuckerera.com

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PEARL RIVER, NY, ROCKLAND COUNTY – OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, 11/8/09 FROM 1PM-3PM

Builders dream house! 4 bdrms, 3.5 bths, open flr plan, state of the art kit, stainless steel appliances, butlers pantry, 2 frplc’s, c/a, central vac, jacuzzi tub/steam shower, huge deck. Award winning Pearl River Schools! $749,900. Stop by! Dir: Middletown Rd So, lft – Blauvelt, lft – McKinley, rt – Duhaime Rd to # 28.

ERA Tucker Associates, 845-623-5200. www.tuckerera.com

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CHESTNUT RIDGE, NY, ROCKLAND COUNTY – OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, 11/8/09 FROM 2PM-4PM

Meticulous French Colonial Style Home! 4 BR, 2.5 Bths, bsmt, 2 car gar! $499,900. Stop by! Dir: Chestnut Ridge Rd So, rt-Red Schoolhouse Rd, lft – Williams, rt- So. Pasckack Rd, lft – Grotke, lft – Lomonde which turns into Carlisle Rd to # 7.

ERA Tucker Associates, 845-623-5200. www.tuckerera.com

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NANUET, NY, ROCKLAND COUNTY – OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, 11/8/09 FROM 2PM-4PM

Enjoy tranquility in this beautiful 2 BR townhouse located in the Hamlets! Nothing to do but move right in! Deck overlooks peaceful setting! Desirable Clarkstown Schools! Pool, clubhse, tot lot! $379,877. Stop by! Dir: 135 Middletown Rd So, lft – Smith Rd, rt – into the Hamlets, rt - Treetop Circle to # 135.

ERA Tucker Associates, 845-623-5200. www.tuckerera.com

Open House Invitation August 9, 2009

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NEW CITY, NY, OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, 8/9/09
FROM 1PM-3PM. Wonderful 4 BR split level! Beautiful .69 acre pvt property! Great location for ez commute! $398,000. Stop by or call ERA Tucker Associates, 845-623-5200. www.tuckerera.com. Dir: New Hempstead Rd W, rt – Old Schoolhouse Rd, rt – Stoneham Ln, lft – Butternut Dr to # 17.

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ROCKLAND COUNTY, MONSEY, NY, OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, 8/9/09
FROM 2PM-4PM. Totally updtd 2 bdrm 2 bth co-op! Custom designed décor w/neutral colors. Kit w/granite counter tops & new appliances! Pvt deck! $154,899. Stop by or call ERA Tucker Associates, 845-623-5200. www.tuckerera.com. Dir: Rte 59W, lft – Kennedy Dr, rt –Secora to Valley View Gardens to # 2 Secora Rd, #C7.

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ROCKLAND COUNTY, NEW CITY, NY OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, 8/9/09
FROM 2PM-4PM. Spectacular 6 Bdrm 3.5 Bth Bilevel on almost ¾ acre property! Beautiful backyard! New designer kit w/center island, stainless steel appliances & granite countertops. Hardwd flrs! Clarkstown Schools! $685,000. Stop by or call Steve, ERA Tucker Associates, 845-623-5200. www.tuckerera.com. Dir: Little Tor Rd No, rt – Phillips Hill Rd, lft – The Promenade, to # 33.

ERA Tucker New Agent Rockland Cty

Please join me in welcoming Gloria Montalvo to the team at ERA Tucker Associates, Inc. 8 College Avenue Nanuet NY. Gloria is a licensed salesperson with over 13 years in real estate. A resident of rockland for over 40 years. In addition, she is a specialist in Rehabilitation.

A member of the Rockland County Board of Realtors Member and the Greater Hudson Valley Multiple Listing Service. Servicing Rockland and Orange Counties.


She is bilingual in English & Spanish. Buying or selling anywhere in the world call Gloria for the expertise advice you need to get the job done!

Sharon Tucker, Broker / Owner of ERA Tucker welcomes Gloria to the team and is excited about the opportunities and knowledge she will share with the years of real estate experience Gloria brings to the table.

Again, join me in welcoming Gloria Montalvo.

ERA Tucker Associates, Inc.
8 College Ave.
Nanuet, NY 10954
845-623-5200
www.tuckerera.com

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Multiple offers

Q - I am selling my home and have received multiple offers, is the highest offer the best? Mary, Rockland Cty

A - Thank you for the question. Even in this market multiple offers are occurring all the time. But the question is the highest offer the best. There are many factors when an offer is presented to a home seller. Consider the terms, which includes the timing of the closing, down payment and type of mortgage / condition of the mortgage. Review and verify all information on the offer. If you are using a real estate professional, review all these options with the real estate agent, if not consult an attorney to discuss the offers. Good luck!

ERA Tucker Associates, Inc. TuckerERA@era.com
Please keep sending in the questions.

$8,000 dollars...

If "Dr Evil" could say, why can't I. $8,000!!! dollars! $8,000 dollars!! So what is the scoop....

1. First-time home buyers who purchase homes between January 1, 2009 and December 1, 2009. To qualify as a “first-time home buyer” the purchaser or his/her spouse may not have owned a residence during the three years prior to the purchase.
2. The 2009 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit may be applied to primary residences, including: single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and co-ops.
3. The maximum allowable credit for home buyers is $8,000. Each home buyer’s tax credit is determined by two factors:
The price of the home—the credit is equal to 10% of the purchase price of the home, up to $8,000. The buyer's income—single buyers with incomes up to $75,000 and married couples with incomes up to $150,000—may receive the maximum tax credit.
If the Buyer(s)’ Income Exceeds These Limits, Can He/She Still Get a Credit? Yes, some buyers may still be eligible for the credit.
The credit decreases for buyers who earn between $75,000 and $95,000for single buyers and between $150,000 and $170,000 for home buyers filing jointly. The amount of the tax credit decreases as his/her income approaches the maximum limit. Home buyers earning more than the maximum qualifying income—over $95,000 for singles and over $170,000 for couples are not eligible for the credit.

Will the Tax Credit Need to Be Repaid? No. The buyer does not need to repay the tax credit, if he/she occupies the home for three years or more. However, if the property is sold during the three-year period, the credit will be recouped on the sale.

So... thats the real scoop $8,000!!
Sharon Tucker
ERA Tucker Associates, Inc.
Broker

Do I have to tell you to clean up?

As a Realtor Professional, one of the hardest parts of our job is to tell someone that they need to clean there home. Can you image, you are going in for a job interview, which is what we do we when present our marketing plans, that we must insult many owners by asking or suggesting to clean.

Help us help you.. get your home sold faster,
de-clutter, de-clutter again and than do it one more time.

Than clean! Think of your home as a "5 Star Hotel"! Make it feel and smell clean!

As with everything first impressions last a lifetime!

Your chance is the first time someone walks into your home for the first time!

Capture the moment!

Thanks !
Sharon Tucker
Broker
ERA Tucker Associates, Inc.

Networking

JOIN US FOR NETWORKING with ERA TUCKER ASSOCIATES

Wine & Cheese

Thursday June 18th 4:30 – 6 pm

Network with your peers at ERA Tucker and our affiliates!

Real Estate is our business and our affiliates help us build our business.


RSVP and meet the faces at ERA Tucker!

Phone: 845-623-5200

Email: tuckerera@era.com

Web: www.tuckerera.com

You're Invited Sunday, May 3, 2009

Please join us to view the following homes for sale:


VALLEY COTTAGE
YOU’RE INVITED…
to join us on SUNDAY, 1PM-4PM to view this lovely Condo located in Mountainview at 730 Sierra Vista Ln. $307,000. ERA Tucker, 845-623-5200. www.tuckerera.com

NANUET
JUST LISTED!
YOU’RE INVITED…
to join us on SUNDAY, 2PM-4PM to view this beautiful townhouse located in the Hamlets! 46 Aspen Ct (Timberline Section). $318,000. ERA Tucker, 845-623-5200. www.tuckerera.com

NEW CITY
YOU’RE INVITED…
to join us on SUNDAY, 12PM-2PM to view this Magnificent 5000+ sq ft Colonial just built at 6 Kakiak Ct. $1,399,000. ERA Tucker, 845-623-5200. www.tuckerera.com

NANUET
YOU’RE INVITED…
to join us on SUNDAY, 1PM-3PM to view this gorgeous townhouse in the hamlets at 22 Tulip Ct. (Timberline Section) $420,000. ERA Tucker, 845-623-5200. www.

Just Listed - 40 Strawtown Rd, New City, NY

SIMPLY SPECTACULAR!

40 STRAWTOWN ROAD, NEW CITY, NY 10956 View Map

NEW CITY, NEW YORK. SPECTACULAR & SPACIOUS! YOU'LL BE IMPRESSED W/THIS 3600 SF CONTEMPORARY SPLANCH! RECENTLY UPDATED! BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM KIT W/ TOP OF THE LINE APPLIANCES. HUGE FAMILY RM W/3 SKYLIGHTS & CATHEDRAL CEIL. 4 LARGE BDRMS W/ DOUBLE CLOSETS INCLUDING MASTER SUITE. BRAND NEW ACTIVITY ROOM IN BASEMENT (1500 SQ FT.)W/ POKER TABLE, POOL TABLE & CUSTOM BAR. BEAUTIFUL BACKYARD W/HEATED INGROUND POOL. 3 CAR GARAGE W/PLENTY OF STORAGE SPACE. CLARKSTOWN SCHOOLS. CALL ERA TUCKER ASSOCIATES AT 845-623-5200. WWW.TUCKERERA.COM

Details

Asking Price:

$719,000

MLS:

460659

Sq. Feet:

3600

Lot Size:

.52

Bedrooms:

4

Bathrooms:

2.5

Garage Size:

3

Contact Info

ERA Tucker Associates, Inc.

Dir 845-623-5200

Email | Website

Beauty of Homeownership !

The "Beauty of Homeownership", raise your family, raise your dreams and build your life. Call us today to help you build a dream!
ERA Tucker Associates, Inc.
845-623-5200
www.tuckerera.com

Short Sales from the buyers eyessss

What is a Short Sale? From the Buyer’s eye… If you are considering buying a home during the current market of 2009, you might run into homes on the market, which are a “Short Sale”. A short sale maybe the opportunity you have been waiting for to buy a home in today’s market conditions. A Short Sale to a buyer means you will need patience, patience and patience! Why both you ask? Because a short sale is when the seller of the current home is selling their property for less than they owe and they must receive a bank approval to accept these types of reduced offers. As a buyer, you need to be patient during the process and understand that the owner conditionally accepts the offer, prepares contracts and submits the entire package to the bank holding there mortgage and than waits! What are they waiting for? The current owner is waiting to see if the bank will accept the offer presented, based on an analysis of the market value of the home and the present homeowners ability of repayment. A homeowner has the right to sell the home at any price, but it is the homeowners responsible to pay off all debt to the bank, so that you the buyer can receive free and clear marketable title with no past liens attached to the property. So you see it is still in the hands of the bank to decide to release the homeowner of the debt differential. The homeowner needs to submit to the bank a current financial picture and explain there hardship position. This takes time and the banks are inundated with these requests. Therefore, patience is critical for the buyer. The bank reviews the application and if they feel that a possible hardship exists, they will than have an appraisal of the home and the value of the loss to the bank. If the bank feels that it would be in their best interest to accept the offer they will, if not they will turn the offer down. So when making an offer on a short sale make sure you are offering reasonable current market value of the property, because if it is a bargain in today’s market the bank will let the property foreclose and sell it after it owns the home. Buyer’s attorneys suggest that the down payment be of a smaller value than the normal 10% at contract signing. This is due to the fact the process can take as long as 3 to 6 months for the bank approval. Until the bank approves the offer it would be wise to hold off on a home inspection, because it could be wasted dollars. Make sure the attorney that is representing the buyer has an opt out provision that if they do not have an accepted offer from the bank by a certain date or time frame that the buyer can be fully refunded their down payment. Finally, if your offer is approved be ready to move quickly! Get your home inspection done and be ready to close within approximately 30 days. I hope this opens your eyes to a Short Sale.
Sharon Tucker, ERA Tucker Associates, Inc.
www.tuckerera.com
845-623-5200