Thomas Jefferson said in 1802: "I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies."

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not."-- Thomas Jefferson

"When in danger or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout." .... jbd

"When once a job you have begun, do no stop till it is done. Whether the task be great or small, do it well, or not at all." .... Anon

Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. - Albert Einstein

Television is one daylong commercial interrupted periodically by inept attempts to fill the airspace in between them.

If you can't start a fire, perhaps your wood is wet ....

When you elect clowns, expect a circus ..............




Showing posts with label real estate. Show all posts
Showing posts with label real estate. Show all posts

Sunday, July 8, 2012

How many starving and hungry in the US?

While singer Mariah Carey owns several homes,
 she's still a long-time renter in the Hamptons,
 according to Realstalker. 
Carey reportedly paid $125,000 
for the month of July the real state blog reported.

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Looking for a vacation home?

I was talking with my daughter, Debra Dooley, about vacation homes, and she gave me some interesting information I thought I would pass along.

A great way to have complete rest and relaxation is to own a second or vacation home in one of your most visited holiday destinations. This is very ideal, as you do not have to worry about booking hotel because you have your own home to spend your entire vacation in. You also get to explore the natural beauty of your desired destination anytime you want. A vacation home is really beneficial especially if you have chosen a home which is not only situated in an awesome location but also a low cost property. Buying a fantastic vacation home is not at all elusive if you know the basic guidelines.


There are specific qualities that every buyer is considering before deciding to buy a vacation home. These qualities that you look for in a home may make the entire process of property hunting a bit difficult if you do not know how to start with it. You may even be disappointed especially if there is one quality that is lacking. This is why flexibility is really important as this can narrow down your search. You can give up one quality if it is not that necessary. Find a home that suits your budget and made of high quality materials so you don't have to make any big changes to it.

Great property deals are also a practical way of looking for a vacation home. However, do not just base the property on price. Be keen enough to inspect the entire house and make sure that you do not have to resort to any major home improvement projects just to increase the market value of the house. It should have a rental potential as you will not be using it all the time.

Debra Dooley

Debra specializes in helping people with their Real Estate needs.

As a real estate professional and member of the National Association of Realtors, her focus has always been on building strong relationships with her clients and growing a client data base with continuous referral and repeat business. Her goal is to provide her clients with exceptional service  that exceed their expectations.
Finding and purchasing a home that will fit your needs is a significant and often stressful time. Debra Dooley will help to make your transition as smooth as possible. She is an expert in the area, and once she learns what it is that you are looking for, finding your dream home can become a reality.


Before you start looking for a home you should ask yourself a few questions. Where do you want to live? Are there particular neighborhoods or communities that you like? What kind of house would you like? Are you looking for a particiular style? How many bedrooms and bathrooms do you want? Do you want a yard, pool, views, privacy? Searching for your home can be a time consuming experience. Debra will make the process much more efficient.


DEBRA DOOLEY

134 Main Street, New Paltz, New York
Phone: 845-475-4248
Fax: 845-501-3005
Email: debra@westwoodrealty.com

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