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        <description>Lawrence "Larry" Jensen is the Founder and Principal Broker of St. Lawrence Properties, LLC. His unique perspective takes more than 10 years of Real Estate and Property Management experience and couples it with 20 years of Construction Experience. 
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            <title>Craigslist SCAM strikes again in the Hudson Valley</title>
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Dutchess County Brokers and Agents have once again been put
on notice that a SCAM Artist is attacking out listings. This scam has been
played out in the real estate industry across the country, but thanks to some
smart renters who decided to do some research and make some phone calls, the
scam was brought to light quickly. 



How does it work? It’s quite simple actually. Someone sees a
house for sale or rent on line or in person and then pretends to be the listing
agent and or ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:37:04 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Following Directions - That's all it takes!</title>
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I was recently working with a Rental Client, that is where I
represent the Renter, not the Landlord. Yes, this situation does come up, but
not too often as most renters I meet will rent one of our Managed Properties. 



I like doing this because it gives me a chance to see things
for the Renters perspective. Then again, I get frightened doing this as I see
exactly what other agents are – or rather – Are Not doing. 





Some of the things I have come across are as complex as... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:48:08 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>l.jensen@slpnyct.com (Larry Jensen)</author>
            <title>Who is watching your property?</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ So you’ve decided to become a landlord. Was it by choice or due to the current housing crisis? In many cases, a landlord, especially one that is forced into becoming a landlord will seek out the help of a Professional Property Manager. In years past, you would have simply opened up the phone book and today you can just perform a quick internet search for a property manager. Not too bad, but with the housing market being what it is today, we seem to have an influx of “property managers” rea... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:00:02 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>l.jensen@slpnyct.com (Larry Jensen)</author>
            <title>Heading to Albany for Lobby Day</title>
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Monday, May 23, 2011Westchester County, NY
Tomorrow I join 36 of my fellow Westchester and Putnam County REALTORS for Lobby Day in Albany, NY. OUR A G E N D A1. Support a property tax cap (A.3982 / S.2706) now. We also endorse mandaterelief to accompany a cap, but with Westchester and Putnam Counties havingamong the highest property taxes in the nation, we don’t have the luxury of waitingfor mandate relief to be enacted. (John Kope)2. Do not fund State budget deficits – or allow local gove... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 12:31:26 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>l.jensen@slpnyct.com (Larry Jensen)</author>
            <title>HUD Offers Grants to Clean up Lead Based Paint Health Hazzards in Housing</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently announced that it is offering $2.5 million in grants to improve and develop methods and knowledge for detecting and controlling lead-based paint and other housing-related health and safety hazards. This funding will help protect young children as well as other vulnerable populations. 
“The grants awarded under these two programs will allow States, counties and cities who are on the front lines to further protect families from the ha... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 07 May 2011 09:22:24 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>l.jensen@slpnyct.com (Larry Jensen)</author>
            <title>5 Financial Ratios Every Landlord Should Know</title>
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Whether numbers are your forte or not, there are certain ratios and calculations every landlord should understand. Following is a look at five key ratios that apply to income properties, how to obtain them, and what they tell you.

1) Vacancy RateYour vacancy rate demonstrates the number of units available or unoccupied versus the total number of units available for rent on a property. The lower your vacancy rates, the better. The formula for this is simple:

Vacancy rate = Total number of uno... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:05:11 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Tenant Can Terminate Lease for Second-Hand Smoke in New York</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Tenant Can Terminate Lease for Second-Hand SmokeA New York court has considered whether a tenant could terminate her lease when her landlord failed to remedy, after numerous complaints, second-hand smoke coming from another tenant’s apartment into her apartment.Danielle Cannon (“Tenant”) leased an apartment from Upper East Lease Associates, LLC (“Landlord”) commencing on May 7, 2008 and ending on May 31, 2009. The lease contained an addendum in which tenants agreed to prevent second-ha... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:33:25 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>l.jensen@slpnyct.com (Larry Jensen)</author>
            <title>New York Carbon Monoxide Detector law to take effect Monday, February 22</title>
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On February 22, 2010, &quot;Amanda's Law&quot; will take effect. The law requires carbon monoxide detectors in every 1-2 family property; apartments in a multiple dwelling; and all condominium and cooperative apartments where the dwelling unit has appliances, devices or systems that may emit carbon monoxide or has an attached garage. Real estate licensees must be aware of the new law and advise clients and customers of the same.

I am all for this law, in fact I still do not understand why all ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:31:58 -0600</pubDate>
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