Niagara Falls Real Estate & Homes : January 2008

Niagara Falls is experiencing a rebirth.  Come join all the excitement that is happening in Niagara Falls Real Estate.  Call Colleen Kulikowski today at (716) 743-5297.  Visit our website at www.buffaloniagararealestatehomesales.com.

 

Remember the Blizzard of 77?

A little Western New York History for the day.  Thirty one years ago the blizzard of 77 hit..  People helped each other during this time.  I remember complete strangers were welcomed into our home and we weathered the storm together.  

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Stay warm in Niagara & Erie county!  With the terrible weather today in Western NY I had to share the video.....  It could be worse today!

Here are a couple of resources to find that answer do we have to get out of bed or is it a snow day:

NBC - WGRZ Closing Central
Buffalo Weather BLOG
ABC Weather Forecast
ABC Closing Lists

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0 comments • Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Colleen Kulikowski • January 30 2008 07:55AM

12 Niagara County Barns Celebrating County's Bicentennial!

Niagara County BicentennialNiagara County is celebrating it's 200th Anniversary and there is a whole bunch of celebrating going on throughout Niagara County! 

Driving around the county you will find the logo painted on 12 barns, which is appropriate for Niagara County is predominately a farming community.  Take a day trip and see each of the barns yourself or take a virtual tour by seeing them online.

Visit the barns with the "Larger Than Life" logos!

 

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0 comments • Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Colleen Kulikowski • January 29 2008 01:10PM

Thinking of getting your NY state Real Estate License? You are going to want to read this!

There are significant changes in the education requirement for NY State Real Estate licenses effective July 1, 2008.   There are also new requirements regarding taking of the exam as there are no longer walk-in exams.

 

For those of you in the process and ready to take the exam:

In order to take either a real estate salesperson or broker examination at the Albany, Franklin Square, Hauppauge, New York City or Newburgh exam centers, you are REQUIRED to schedule an online appointment. Walk-in exams at these locations are not allowed.

If this is your first time scheduling an examination, you must register before you can schedule an examination appointment.

Proceed to the Online Appointment Scheduler

 

Continuing Education Requirement Changes

  • License Renewals after July 1, 2008 will be required to completed 22.5 hours of approved continuing education.  Three hours of which must include fair housing and/or discrimination in the sale or rental of real property or an interest in real property.
  • Grandfathering will end July 2008.  In order to be exempt from continuation education, you must meet the criteria for exemption by June 30, 2008.  (15 years consecutive years of being a licensed Real Estate Broker)
  • Salesperson's Licensing change - As of July 1 the Qualifying Course will be increased from 45 hours to 75 hours.
  • You have to take the Sales persons qualifying course if you are attempting to apply for your broker's license and it has been more than 8 years since taking the Salesperson's Course.
  • Broker's Licensing classroom requirement has been increased to 120 hours from 90 hours.
  • Broker candidates must serve under a broker for two years, increased from one year.
  • The minimum age requirement for Broker's has been raided to the age of 20.
  • Office Managers must be a licensed associate real estate broker who elects to work as an office manager under the name and supervision of another individual broker or one who is licensed under a partnership, trade name, limited liability company or corporation.  

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0 comments • Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Colleen Kulikowski • January 28 2008 08:13PM

Marco Island Check Your Auto Insurance Policies!

 

Starting January 1, 2008 personal injury protection insurance is, again, the law in Florida. Marco Island residents should check their auto insurance policies to ensure it is added to your policy.

Do it now, or you could get an expensive ticket.

Call your insurance agent, or go to your insurance company 's Web site, and download proof that your automobile coverage meets Florida requirements.

 

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This information is provided by Colleen Kulikowski, Realtor.  Colleen writes about the Florida lifestyle and Real Estate in Western New York.

 

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1 comment • Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Colleen Kulikowski • January 02 2008 01:13PM

Punta Gorda Tops List of Wost Housing Price Drop

 

Marco Island Home Owners, don't get too excited -- we are on the list at #5.

Moody's Economy.com predicts the Punta Gorda area will see the worst declines in the nation, with a 35 percent drop. A drop of 29.6 percent is predicted for the Naples-Marco Island housing market, which ranked No. 5 on Moody 's predictions of worst declines, while the Cape Coral-Fort Myers market was No. 22 on the list, with a decline of 22.6 percent.

Why did this happen?

Read the Rest of the Story at:  Punta Gorda to have nations worst housing price drop

 

 

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5 comments • Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Colleen Kulikowski • January 02 2008 01:10PM