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Freddie Offers Cash Incentives for Buying Condos

Thursday, August 18th, 2011

As Alex reported 8/20/2011 on Property Source Radio.
Realtor.org  – Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, August 16, 2011
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Freddie Mac’s HomeSteps unit is offering cash to buyers willing to purchase one of its foreclosed condos that has been lingering on the market. HomeSteps is hoping to unload some of its high inventory of foreclosed condos through the incentive program, known as HomeSteps Condo Cash.

Through the “Condo Cash” program, condo buyers of HomeSteps properties can get up to $1,500 to help pay for standard home owner association dues.

The offer is only valid to owner-occupant buyers and on HomeStep condos that have been on the market for at least 120 days. To participate, buyers must submit offers between Aug. 15 and Nov. 15, and close escrow by Dec. 30.

Some of the homes also come with a two-year Home Protect home warranty to cover electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, heating, and other major appliances and systems. Home Protect also is offering up to 30 percent discounts on the purchase of new appliances (see www.HomeSteps.com/smartbuy for more information).

Miller Brick on Property Source Radio

Friday, August 12th, 2011

Join House & Coyne this Saturday from 9-10AM on Sportsradio 950AM ESPN as they welcome Miller Brick to the show. Mike Kczanawicz talks about new products and different solutions for your outdoor space. Miller Brick is located at 734 Ridgeway Avenue. Visit their website for hours and directions.

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Premier Art Icon Home For Sale…The “Mushroom House”!

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

By Rich Testa

Donation of up to $100,000 to “Habitat for Humanity” and other charities upon sale!

Rich Testa of RE/MAX Advance always has a vision for a property…especially one as unique as the “Mushroom House”!

Upon meeting the current owners, Christine & Steve Whitman, and seeing their wonderful architectural gem, the sellers and Rich Testa came up with a unique idea. Considering that the home is part of the Greater Rochester Community, why not donate a portion of the sale to charity! Up to $100,000 of the purchase price of $1,100,000 will be donated to “Habitat for Humanity” and/or other charities based on the sellers and buyers request. Regardless of purchase price, a minimum amount of $10,000 will be donated upon the sale. In addition, Rich Testa Real Estate will donate $1,000 to “Habitat for Humanity” upon the sale of the property.

The Whitmans have always opened the doors of their home for the benefit of many charitable and educational activities. The Whitmans state, “We have been honored to be the stewards of such a wonderful property. We do hope the next owners will also be excellent stewards of this treasure. Giving a portion of the sales price to charity is in keeping with our thinking that the community means a great deal to us.”

The superior marketing of homes is not new to Rich Testa. Testa says, “I have a strategic marketing background with consumer product companies and it is important to know the product you are selling, have a plan and execute it to a qualified target audience. The high-end buyer will most likely be interested in and knowledgeable about the arts and nature! The buyer could even be from outside the Rochester area or the country! This is a very unique home and deserves the best marketing possible!”

This rare and premier art icon home is such an amazing opportunity for the most discriminating buyer! Commonly referred to as the “Mushroom House”, the architect James H. Johnson actually fashioned this unique dwelling after a stem of Queen Anne’s Lace. The home’s distinctive retro-modern “pod” design earned it a designation as a Town of Perinton Landmark in 1989. In addition, nature is all around you…being adjacent to Powder Mill Park with a beautiful stream and waterfall.

In 2001, the current owners commissioned James Johnson, the original architect, to add living space to the structure. The new area is linked to the original house by a tunnel decorated with the original owner’s and creative visionary Marguerite Antell’s hand-painted ceramic tiles! The entrance features a mahogany door and frame designed and built by Wendell Castle. Inside and out, the walls and ceiling are sand-molded and decorated by artists including Marguerite Antell, Annie Dunsky Kalnitz, and Pepsy Kettavong. Additional artists who participated in the new living space are Dan White of Keuka Studios (iron work), Tom Scott, Custom Woodcrafter (custom fine furniture), and Adam Chesis (custom woodworking). The new addition is very much in keeping with the original structure…this creative, artful living sets the stage for ultimate enjoyment and wonder! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity!

Visit Rich Testa Real Estate at www.mushroomhouse.us and find us on Facebook! View photos and a virtual tour of the “Pod House” aka “Mushroom House” at www.mushroomhouse.us

A Sunday Picnic

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

By Lana Torre

Summer is passing us by. The stores are brimming with back to school supplies. All patio furniture has been marked down and purchased for next year. Your flip flops are looking tired and bleached out by the sun. Your honey do list has been done. What now? How about treating yourself, your kidlets, your significant other or a bff to a late summer picnic?

Plan a perfect late day or Sunday picnic.  In the Rochester and Fingerlakes area, we are blessed with countless spots to enjoy your picnic, especially if you gravitate to the water. Consider the obvious, Charlotte beach by the gazebo and pier, one of the many canal parks of Spencerport, Pittsford and Fairport. Highland Park was planned and planted so something is always in bloom. Try Sodus Point, Fairhaven Beach, or the winding path where Irondequoit Bay meets the lake. Letchworth State Park has many hiking paths to discover as well as a favorite picnic spot of my children, StoneyBrook. Here you relax by natural waterfalls and swim in the Mother Nature made pools. I remember picnicking as a child in Mendon Ponds Park searching for the ominously named “Devils Bath”. Cobbs Hill Park by the reservoir has great views of the city. And for a quirky spot try Mt. Hope Cemetery. Here you can view headstones of famous Rochesterians like Susan B Anthony. Love animals? Treat your kids to a fun day at the Seneca Park Zoo, complete with a packed, sack lunch.

Last Sunday, my husband and I picnicked at the public beach at Hammondsport, Keuka Lake. We were entertained by the antique boat show and parade. What delight to see restored wooden and fiberglass boats, strutting their stuff in the afternoon sun. On our ride home, I spotted a Mennonite family enjoying a supper at the Woodville Park at the South end of Canandaigua Lake.

Pack appropriately, utensils, ice, mosquito repellent, folding chairs and a large cloth tablecloth. If you hate preparing food, stop by the Dark Horse Café and grab sandwiches, chips and drinks, then go. Bring a book, read to your kids, find rocks to be painted as momentos. Share this time as we forge into fall.

Next month it is back to school, back to work, and back to fixing up and decorating our homes. But for now, relax, enjoy your Sunday, and always prepare a plate for the ants.

Broccolo Tree and Lawncare on PSR – Listen Now!

Saturday, July 9th, 2011

House and Coyne invite the experts at Broccolo Tree and Lawn Care to the show. From the emerald ash borer to landscaping tips – tune in Saturday morning from 9-10am on Sportsradio 950AM ESPN. Visit Broccolo Group Website.

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Cottage-izing

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011
By Lana Torre
As you are falling asleep, do you hear the waves of water pushing gently against the shore? Do you love the thought of long walks along a sandy beach? Do you love the shabby chic look of cottage designs? With lots of white- white fabrics, white seashells and super white cotton sheets.
This month, I will give you so many ideas on how to give your home a summery, cottage look, without paying the premium of waterfront taxes.
Let’s start by removing all heavy, winterish accessories. Put wool plaid pillows away, as well as insulated drapery panels and baskets brimming with dried Evergreen boughs. Store away heavy bedspreads and bed skirts. Think lighter, thinner, sheerer, clearer. When accessorizing, less is more.
Is your sofa covered in a heavily textured, red chenille? Purchase cotton slipcovers in naturally soft colors of off white. Select twill, canvas or cotton duck. If you have club chairs, slipcovers those in soft ticking stripes. Replace toss pillows in nautical prints like sea shells, crabs, lobsters and shore birds.
On your coffee table, place light reflective accessories, like glass candle sticks and use white candles. Fill a large glass container with sand or kosher salt and then add sea shells. If your children have an unused fishbowl, make a terrarium in it. Old mason jars also look great filled with water and a few stems of fresh flowers. Replace your area rug under the coffee table with a natural sisal or cotton striped rug, look for wide cabana stripes.
Use crisp, white cotton sheets on your beds, add toss pillows covered in textures of white and soft blues and greens. Replace heavy draperies with sheer panels, you can hang these on tension rods, eliminating making extra holes in your window casing.
If you are hosting a summer party, plan a beach themed event. Find more mason jars, add some sand and a votive citronella candle. Using natural twine, hang these from the spokes of your patio umbrella. When evening arrives, you will be delighted how these mini lanterns glow when lit. For a table cloth, use fish netting (these are available at party stores).  Set the table with white dishes and make place cards by writing your guest’s names inside sea shells. If you still have shells left, string them on twine and cascade them around your chairs or doorways. Make a huge pitcher of frozen Margaritas, pour yourself an icy treat, close your eyes and picture the waves pushing against the shore.

Van Putte on PSR – Listen Now

Saturday, July 2nd, 2011

House and Coyne put their gardening knowlegde to the test as they welcome Kyle Van Putte from Van Putte Gardens in Greece. Kyle talks gardening  and landscaping ideas. A popular plant on the market is a dwarf fothergilla.

Van Putte Garden Center is located in Greece at 136 North Ave. Call (585) 225-7770 or (800) 492-0303 toll-free or log on to their new website Vanputte.com

Join Steve Hausmann and Pat Coyne for Property Source Radio this Saturday from 9-10am on Sportsradio 950AM ESPN or stream the show online from your computer and smart phone.

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The Mushroom House For Sale!

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

Steve Hausmann, host of Property Source Radio, makes his pick for the most unique home for sale in the Rochester real estate market. THE MUSHROOM HOUSE located in the town of Perinton.

This secluded estate is listed by Rich Testa, Associate Broker with RE/MAX Advance. The list price – $1.1 million. See this listing in detail.

Join Steve Hausmann, Pat Coyne and Lana Torre on Property Source Radio this Saturday on Sportsradio 950AM ESPN from 9-10am. You can stream the show from our website: PropertySourceRadio.com

The Mushroom House is a Rochester Icon

Guaranteed Home Mortgage on PSR

Saturday, June 11th, 2011

House and Coyne welcome Joe Proia of Guaranteed Home Mortgage to Property Source Radio. Learn about the DOs and DON’Ts about financing in today’s market. If you are a first time buyer or a seasoned veteran, get pre-approved with Guaranteed Home Mortgage Company!

Tune in to Property Source Radio this Saturday from 9-10am on Sportsradio 950AM ESPN or stream the show online.

Power Miser’ Device Protects Your Electronics From Surges, Reduces Energy Consumption

Friday, June 10th, 2011

By Pat Coyne

We all want to protect our valuable home theater electronics, computers and appliances from the risk of lightning strike, power surge, or brownout (a drop in voltage in an electrical supply). Most of us use power surge strips to protect our valuable electronics. Most of us don’t run our home’s appliances (washer/dryer, refrigerator, sump pump, etc.) through any kind of surge protector, which, if a destructive surge were to occur, could zap them out of commission. There goes a lot of money down the drain should you suffer from this happening and you having to replace these appliances.

Patrick Coyne, local talk radio personality and Rochester entrepreneur, is marketing a device to Rochester residents and businesses that protects your whole house (or building) from power surges and brownouts.  But in addition to power protection for your home, the ‘Power Miser’ device’s main selling feature is its technology, which reduces your home or business’s electricity consumption from the utility, lowering your electrical bill by up to 25% each month, while also helping the environment.

The Power Miser unit gets professionally installed between your electrical meter and circuit breaker box. The technology behind the Power Miser unit is in its capacitors, which store electricity for use within your home or business. Appliances, especially those with inductive motors (such as air conditioning units, furnaces, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, washer and dryers, pool pumps, vacuum cleaners, hair dryers, and so on) drawing power straight from your meter is many times an inefficient process, wasting a good deal of electricity. The Power Miser’s technology supplies stored electricity to your appliances and electronics, reducing your demand from the utility. In doing so, your meter slows down and you use considerably less electricity. This causes you to have a considerable decrease in your electricity bill from your utility, and helps conserve the environment.

“Power Miser is a no-risk decision to whole house surge protection and energy savings for residents and businesses. We have a 100% money-back guarantee we offer customers who have Power Miser installed in their home,” claims Coyne. “After 90 days, we guarantee customers will see at least a 10% reduction in their electrical bill from the utility. It’s a proven technology that protects your appliances and cuts down your electricity demand.”

Power Miser saves businesses with machinery and other electrical equipment a lot on their electrical draw. Local businesses that are reaping the rewards of using Power Miser include Monroe Muffler, Honeyoye School District, Waste Management, Keenan’s Restaurant, DeCarolis Truck Rental, The Lobster Trap, and many others.  “It’s a no brainer solution for businesses because they pay so much for electricity, so the power-saving technology behind Power Miser cuts their electrical bills up to 40% in some instances,” Coyne confidently boasts. “For businesses we manufacture a Power Miser unit specific to their electrical situation, giving them the best possible savings. Most customers – whether home or business users of Power Miser – make back their investment in Power Miser in 6-12 months, making it an investment that delivers long-term savings and surge protection.”

Power Miser comes in several load capacities for residential customers, and depends on the size of the home and electrical panel environment. Power Miser models cost from $299 – $650 installed, and come with a 100% money-back guarantee. So, if Power Miser doesn’t cut your electrical bill by 10% within 90 days, they come and remove the unit from your home and refund your money.  This alone shows that the device sells itself and you only have to pay for it if it works, where else can you get a guarantee like that? The company is so confident on its benefits, it’s taking all the risk in installing a unit into your home, that if it doesn’t perform, they’ll have to come back and remove.

Some of you may have a whole-house surge protector installed already into your circuit breaker box. Those are great for surge protection, but they don’t offer the electrical storage Power Miser offers, and you will still be overpaying for your electricity. Having Power Miser installed offers surge protection and energy draw that results in lower electricity bills and doing your part to being ‘green.’

Coyne is co-host of “Property Source Radio,” with co-host Steve Houseman, which airs every Saturday morning at 9am on 950AM. Coyne’s Power Miser device is catching on fast as results speak for themselves and users are spreading the word, endorsing the product to their friends, family and to other businesses.

To order Power Miser, call them at (585) 202-3590. You can go online to download the Power Miser PDF brochure and get more info. at: www.PMCecoSUPPLY.com.