Ann Grande's Blog

Posted on 05/19/2025

Home safety: Creating a fire safety plan and prevention measures

House fires can do tremendous damage to your home and also put your household's lives at risk. It's crucial to practice fire safety and prevention, so you and your house members are prepared in case a fire does happen. Taking steps to prevent fires from occurring helps reduce the risk of having to deal with these fires. The...

Emergency Planning

Emergency Preparedness

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Posted on 05/12/2025

What is APR? Mortgage terms to know

When searching for a mortgage, many homeowners might...

APR

Annual Percentage Rate

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Posted on 05/05/2025

Is It Better to Flip Vacant Land or a House?

Flipping a house is a common practice among DIY enthusiasts and those wanting to make a quick profit in a hot housing market. Flipping land is also another way to improve and sell an existing property by investing your own time and money. While both options share similar benefits, they are better for some situations than others. Here...

Flipping

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Posted on 04/28/2025

What Is Japandi Design Style?

Japandi is the name of a contemporary design trend combining elements from several styles. Mostly regarded as a mix of Japanese design and Scandinavian design, the Japandi style is modern and minimalist while staying cozy. If you’re interested in learning more about Japandi style, here are the basic elements to look for: Natural Materials Japandi style favors natural...

Decor

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Posted on 05/13/2025

129 Hamden Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306 now has a new price of $799,000!

This 4 bedroom 2 bath 1 Family Detach Home with a full finished basement sit's on a 40 x 100 lot ... Note: Andersen window's- 2020 Tilt in to clean , Hot Water Tank 2018, Baseboard Hot Water Heat , All 3 Fences are owner's, Updated Eat in Kitchen - Stove / Microwave 2024, Dishwasher 2011, Roof 1 Layer with 5/8th plywood 2004 , Basement has its own Heating that can be connected ... All stores, transportation and restaurants are nearby....Lvl 1: The beautiful front porch welcomes you as you enter through the 7 foot front door into a Formal living room with a large front Picture window , Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen , Master...

Posted on 05/13/2025

80 Bay Street Landing 4a, Staten Island, NY 10301 now has a new price of $846,499!

Welcome to this gorgeous 2 Bdrm-2 Bath Renovated UNIT in this Luxury High rise located in gated community with 24 hour guard at parking lot & inside your building to greet you.. Featuring views of the VZ Bridge, and just minutes from the Ferry to Manhattan thru the water front promenade. Maintenance fee includes Tennis, Hot Water, sewer/water bill, outside Maintenance, BBQ area, Playground, Snow Removal, Kennel club for Dog walkers, private health club for estimate 150 a year, laundry on 2nd floor or pick up service. NOTES: Master Bedroom suite w/private bath, newer Electric, Alarm, LED lighting, custom fixtures all stay, Gas Fireplace,...

Posted on 05/10/2025

80 Bay Street Landing 4a, Staten Island, NY 10301 now has a new price of $846,599!

Welcome to this gorgeous 2 Bdrm-2 Bath Renovated UNIT in this Luxury High rise located in gated community with 24 hour guard at parking lot & inside your building to greet you.. Featuring views of the VZ Bridge, and just minutes from the Ferry to Manhattan thru the water front promenade. Maintenance fee includes Tennis, Hot Water, sewer/water bill, outside Maintenance, BBQ area, Playground, Snow Removal, Kennel club for Dog walkers, private health club for estimate 150 a year, laundry on 2nd floor or pick up service. NOTES: Master Bedroom suite w/private bath, newer Electric, Alarm, LED lighting, custom fixtures all stay, Gas Fireplace,...

Posted on 05/03/2025

80 Bay Street Landing 4a, Staten Island, NY 10301 now has a new price of $846,799!

Welcome to this gorgeous 2 Bdrm-2 Bath Renovated UNIT in this Luxury High rise located in gated community with 24 hour guard at parking lot & inside your building to greet you.. Featuring views of the VZ Bridge, and just minutes from the Ferry to Manhattan thru the water front promenade. Maintenance fee includes Tennis, Hot Water, sewer/water bill, outside Maintenance, BBQ area, Playground, Snow Removal, Kennel club for Dog walkers, private health club for estimate 150 a year, laundry on 2nd floor or pick up service. NOTES: Master Bedroom suite w/private bath, newer Electric, Alarm, LED lighting, custom fixtures all stay, Gas Fireplace,...

Posted on 05/03/2025

Another Property Sold - 24 Sprague Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10307

Builders own home! 5 BEDROOM, 4 BATH DETACH Masterpiece of a Home that sits proudly on 55 x 150 Piece of Property. Tottenville is Home Town USA...Historic Conference house, Library ..take express bus to the city thru New Jersey in no time..View the floor plans A,erial & Virtual Tour of this Home . This 3 Level Home Features 5 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, Full Finished Basement with Side Door to the Yard & 8 plus car Driveway. NOTE: Plumbing & Electrical 2000, Sewer line & connection 2000, 7 Zones of Baseboard Heat, 5 radiant Heat Zones for Tile flooring, 3 Zone Central Air 2000 (each room has its own supply and return lines , no...

Posted on 05/03/2025

80 Bay Street Landing 4a, Staten Island, NY 10301 now has a new price of $846,899!

Welcome to this gorgeous 2 Bdrm-2 Bath Renovated UNIT in this Luxury High rise located in gated community with 24 hour guard at parking lot & inside your building to greet you.. Featuring views of the VZ Bridge, and just minutes from the Ferry to Manhattan thru the water front promenade. Maintenance fee includes Tennis, Hot Water, sewer/water bill, outside Maintenance, BBQ area, Playground, Snow Removal, Kennel club for Dog walkers, private health club for estimate 150 a year, laundry on 2nd floor or pick up service. NOTES: Master Bedroom suite w/private bath, newer Electric, Alarm, LED lighting, custom fixtures all stay, Gas Fireplace,...

Posted on 05/03/2025

1000 Clove Road 4e, Staten Island, NY 10301 now has a new price of $175,000!

The Famous Luxury ''Fountain'' Co-op Holds this Renovated 4th floor front of Building view 1 Bedroom Unit.. updated Bath with Tub & Separate Shower , updated kitchen , Largest Balcony of the 1 Bedroom units.....Elevator building with 24 hour security guard at the front desk also features laundry facilities ....Note: Everything is included with the Maintenance: TAXES, Electric, Gas, Central Air, Outside Inground Pool, Hot Water, Sewer , Snow Removal, Outside Maintenance includes Bldg & Grounds , Security/24 hour Door Person with Intercom to Announce Guest ... Yes all of the above included in your 1,239 Maintenance...( except any...

Posted on 04/26/2025

15 Mann Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314 is now new to the market!

Two family home built in 2008 & renovated in 2025 .. Great investment Property as well or Buy for yourself ... let the 1-bedroom apartment pay some of your mortgage! ...Separate Utilities.. 2 Gas meters & 2 Electric Meters! ..,You can Join the finished basement of the main house to the Apartment & expand the Apartment.... The main house has 3 bedrooms & 3 updated Baths - Freshly Painted & Finished partial Basement ... Driveway for 4 plus cars ..''Click'' on the Aerial tour / virtual tour, pictures & floor plans .... Level 1: hardwood Floors greet you as you flow through the form of living room, Dining room, 1/2 Bath...