The Brunell Team Blog
Posted on 11/10/2019
Preparing your Home to Sell
Image by Nathan Fertig from Unsplash If you have decided to sell your home and it’s going on the market, you may have mixed feelings. It’s not unusual to feel stressed, nervous, and excited about listing your house — all at the same time. The selling process might create anxiety and worry about what is to come because...
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Posted on 11/03/2019
Get the Best Price for Your Home
No two houses are exactly the same. Much in the same vein, there is no one-size-fits-all solution to ensure a home seller can get the best price for his or her residence. However, there are several things that a seller can do to boost the likelihood of enjoying a profitable house selling experience, such as: 1. Improve Your Home's...
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Posted on 11/02/2019
Another Property Sold - 108 Continental Drive, Monroe, NY 10950
Pride of ownership very apparent in this well maintained & upgraded 2 bedroom, 2 bath upper level condo in Cromwell Hill Commons...… ALL windows(tilt in for cleaning) & slider to deck replaced in 2014, NEW furnace 2017, professionally painted 2017, Young appliances & carpeting 2012, nothing to do but move in!!! Living room has wood-burning fireplace & access to private deck. Formal dining rm features cathedral ceiling, Eat in kitchen w/young SS appliances, Master bedroom suite is spacious w/walk-in-closet, double closet, Full mstr bath w/makeup area. 2nd bedroom w/double door entry & mirrored closet dr. Private laundry closet w/stackable...
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Posted on 11/01/2019
Another Property Rented - 101 Pleasant Hill Road #2, New Windsor, NY 12553
Space abounds in the 5 Bedroom sprawling farmhouse in the Hamlet of Mountainville in Cornwall. This home is situated with multiple dwellings on 86 acres providing privacy in a picturesque rural setting with expansive scenic views. This home features character with built ins and woodwork - spacious rooms eat in Kitchen, formal Dining and Living, Laundry Room with hook ups for washer & dryer 2 car garage is is shared with adjoining apartment. Utilities not included landlord may consider ONE pet. Close to Storm King Art Center, a few miles from Woodbury Commons,near West Point and all major highways. Tenant to contribute $40/month towards snow...
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Posted on 10/31/2019
14 Didio Lane, Montgomery, NY 12549 now has a new price of $230,000!
What a super house! 1508 sq. ft. Brick Ranch on .50 level acres in cul-de-sac…. Spacious Sunken LR, Kitchen/Dining area w/lots of cabinets, NEW stainless steel appliances, tiled floor & splash back. Access to rear deck to yard. Carpeted large Master bedroom, 2nd bedroom is large too, 3rd is a small room. Full bath is beautifully tiled w/spa tub, vanity w/sink & commode. Utility rm has brand new Navien energy efficient heat/hot water system w/ laundry hook ups…. Patio w/brick BBQ. 1 car detached garage too! Easy access to NYS Thruway & Rt...
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Posted on 10/30/2019
Another Property Sold - 7 Wilcox Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940
Welcome home to Middletown! This absolutely gorgeous house is located in a quiet neighborhood. Take the short walk to downtown to enjoy the Summer Concerts on Friday evenings. Enjoy the Orange County Fair, Fireworks shows, and many festivals all year long! Go apple, pumpkin or strawberry picking with your whole family. This house is the one you have been waiting for. Granite counters in spacious open kitchen/dining room. Beautiful living room with glass doors between large foyer hallway and sunroom. Fantastic floor plan offers open concept fun with closed concept silence. HUGE CLOSETS and lots of storage! 3 beautiful bedrooms w/ 2...
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Posted on 10/27/2019
How Moving Affects Your Taxes
Moving to a new home is all about change, from the change of an environment to the change of the interior design. But one of the lesser-known differences is that the moving process affects your taxes. If you move to your new home, you might be able to deduct the expenses of the move on your federal tax...
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Posted on 10/23/2019
261 Greeves Road, New Hampton, NY 10958 now has a new price of $365,000!
FULLY AVAILABLE!!-Open your original barn to a beautifully renovated home that keeps the charm & integrity of the original structure. 2 story foyer w/brick flooring opens to expansive great room w/soaring ceiling, brick fplc, post & beam supports, wide plank flooring, and picture windows to let the natural light flow in. Open to formal DR & modernized kitchen w/U shaped work space & all appliances.Sliding barn door give privacy to office/exercise rm. Very private master suite(or extended family suite) w/C/A, features LR, BR, huge WIC (w/w/d hookup)and full bath w/tub, tiled shower, & dbl sink/vanity. ascend to 2nd level for yet another...
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Posted on 10/22/2019
Another Property Sold - 15 Cullen Avenue, New Windsor, NY 12553
Situated on a level .43 acre lot, this property includes an 875sf ranch with 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom as well as a 20x24 detached garage, and a 12 x 12 shed. Heat in the house is provided by a freestanding gas space heater in the living. Home also includes a ductless system which provides heat and air conditioning. This home is being sold in as is condition; and most likely will require a renovation loan or a cash buyer. Convenient commuter location - close to Route 9W, Newburgh Beacon Bridge, and I-84. Municipal services and natural gas...
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Posted on 10/22/2019
241 Leslie Avenue, New Windsor, NY 12553 now has a new price of $249,999!
HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! BUYER BACKED OUT!!!!!
NEW HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS! PLENTY OF SPACE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!!! **SPACIOUS BI-LEVEL ON HUGE FLAT LOT.** HARDWOOD FLOORS UPSTAIRS IN OPEN CONCEPT LIVING/DINING ROOM.**LARGE DECK OFF KITCHEN.**
MASTER ENSUITE WITH 2 BEDROOMS UPSTAIRS + 2 FULL BATHROOMS**
FANTASTIC CRAFT/STORAGE ROOM DOWNSTAIRS-COULD POSSIBLY TURN INTO A SUMMER KITCHEN.**FAMILY ROOM + OFFICE/BEDROOM + FULL BATH**
LEASED SOLAR PANELS + $7840 TAXES!
LARGE DRIVEWAY WITH 1 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE + LARGE...
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Posted on 10/22/2019
Another Property Sold - 169 Rick Way, Chester, NY 10918
Nestled in the rolling hills of Chester, at the end of a bucolic private drive, this attractive colonial home offers privacy and a sense of tranquility. Set on 5.4 elevated acres surrounded by towering Pine trees and manicured lawns, it is convenient to major roads for commutes in the NY metro area. The home boasts 3 Bedrooms and 2 ½ baths, including the high-ceiling master suite, plus a 2nd floor office/sitting room. The main living area features an open concept kitchen with center island and eat in/dinette area for casual entertaining and daily living. The living, dining and family rooms provide distinct, formal gathering points. A deck,...
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Posted on 10/20/2019
What’s That Pink Stuff in the Water?
Whenever you move to a new area, water quality might be one of the things you check. Before you bought your home, you got a green light on the inspection, so everything should be perfect. But, now that you're in your new home, you see a strange pinkish-red film forming in the toilet, on the shower walls, around...
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