Deeds and Leases

News & Info … Yonkers Councilman John Murtagh
Sanitation Workers institute a City-wide Slowdown on Garbage Pick-up
As I am sure you have seen this week, it appears that the union representing our sanitation workers has decided to respond to necessary budget cuts with a work slow down and job action. It is unfortunate that, as Yonkers [...]

After a young women named Amanda died of Carbon Monoxide poisoning in her home in the Buffalo area, the State Legislature passed and the Governor signed into law new tougher regulations requiring carbon monoxide detectors in all properties that have furnaces, stoves, hot water heaters etc. - any potential sources of carbon monoxide generation.
The law [...]

 
Headline got your attention? It should! How does up to $555 in free money from cash strapped New York State sound? Well its true! From February 12th until the 21st, or until the money runs out, NYSERDA is offering rebates for qualifying refrigerators, freezers and clothes washers. Enhanced rebates are available for people who recycle [...]

Tax Credits for Solar Water Heaters
A federal tax credit makes energy-efficient solar water heaters a more affordable and sustainable option for many homeowners. Read

Tax Credits for Replacing Heating and Cooling Systems
Upgrading to an energy-efficient heating and cooling system can save hundreds on your utility bills and up [...]

New York State will offer cash advances of up to $8,000 on the Federal homebuyer tax credit for borrowers using a State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) mortgage to purchase a home beginning January 1, 2010.
Homebuyers will be able to use SONYMA’s new Tax Credit Advance Loan (TCAL) toward their down payment or closing [...]

This afternoon the agents in the Houlihan Lawrence Bronxville office received an email about Santa letters in a sleigh at the UPS Store in Bronxville Village. Children have written Santa for toys and clothes that their parents cannot provide this year due to the tough economic times.
I know how difficult it is to open your  [...]

It look like the $8k “cash for coops” (my version of cash for clunkers) will be extended until April 30 2010 when congress takes a final vote at the end of the week. While details are not finalized, it appears that the income limit will double, and there will be a new provision allowing long [...]

This spacious home located in the Winchester, 900 Palmer Rd. in Bronxville NY is a rarely available gem! The apartment features a large reception area, over sized living room, gracious dining “L” and modern kitchen. A long hall brings you to the master bedroom with ensuite full bath, and the second bedroom and hall full [...]

What a great house! Classic raised ranch, lots of space with 3 beds, 3 full baths plus expansion possibilities! Located on a shy quarter-acre lot is sought-after Longvale, in the Bronxville PO section of Yonkers. Easy walk to Bronxville Village!
This lovely home features, a new roof, new exterior paint job, large updated eat-in-kitchen with stainless [...]

The New York Times is reporting on a proposal by the FDIC that would ask banks to provide up to six months of loan repayment forbearance in certain circumstances (job loss etc.), if the homeowner had reasonable prospects for future employment.
This sounds like a good idea, and since almost everyone knows of someone who has [...]