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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>New York...Support the Tax Cap!</title>
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A record number of REALTORS come to Albany to advocate for tax cap; Governor announces cap deal

More than 320 REALTORS traveled from across the state to participate in NYSAR's annual Lobby Day on Tuesday, May 24. These REALTORS spent the day urging their legislators to approve a two-percent property tax cap, along with directing their attention to other REALTOR legislative priorities. REALTORS were encouraged by Lt. Governor Robert Duffy and Assemblyman Joe Morrelle to continue their support o... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 10:11:56 -0500</pubDate>
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            <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>Shhhhh - I have a secret to tell. Home Sellers Listen Up! </title>
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I have a secret to tell...shhhhh, agents do not want you to know this. Why? I mean after all, doesn't the listing agent represent you - The Seller? What could they want to hide? Let's find out. 

Recently Rich Levin wrote a nice article on Open Houses. Specifically - How an agent (and not necessarily the listing agent) can generate business through one. 

I do have to agree with Rich Levin, he is almost spot on with this advice and it is because of this advice that I advise sellers NOT to allow... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:23:18 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>l.jensen@slpnyct.com (Larry Jensen)</author>
            <title>You listed your home, now how safe is it? (The Great Electronic Lock Box Debate)</title>
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So you researched your agents and made your choice. The professional pictures have been taken and the listing is entered into the Multiple Listing Service. You sit back, give a big sigh of relief as you await the buyers to come a knocking! But wait, how do the buyers get in? Did you forget to ask your agent this important question?

Throughout the region a Lock Box is a common tool in the listing agents arsenal. Its a simple device that allows us to store the keys to your house under lock and k... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 19:47:13 -0500</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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            <title>Open Houses...Not Worth the Risk to Sellers</title>
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Do Open Houses benefit the seller? Its a highly debated subject among Realtors and I have discussed it at length with many of them from all over the country. 

Lets first look at what an Open House is. There are basically two types and the names vary by area.


Public Open House: This is usually done on a Sunday somewhere between 12pm and 5pm though some innovative marketing gurus have started Twilight Open Houses for those homes that have special appeal due to landscape lighting. It is hos... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:29:57 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>l.jensen@slpnyct.com (Larry Jensen)</author>
            <title>Does anyone really know what is happening?</title>
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As a Real Estate Broker, I believe it is my job to keep track of the industry, try to make some sense of it and inform my agents and clients what is happening locally.

One way I do this is by keeping tract of Real Estate reports. I have over a hundred news feeds I scan through every day. Looking at each headline today, something really stands out....Confusion!

Let's take a look at a few headlines that cam in this morning:


Mortgage Rates edge up 

Some see hints of a bottom 

Sales of new ho... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:29:00 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>l.jensen@slpnyct.com (Larry Jensen)</author>
            <title>Federal Short Sale Guidelines or HAFA are getting closer!</title>
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Most of us dread April 15th, but this year, April has a whole new meaning. That's because on April 5th. the New Federal Short Sale Guidelines will take affect.

Ask most REALTORS about a Short Sale and unless they are experts at it, they will run from it. Why? Well let's take a look at the current process.


Sellers Agent lists the home at the current Market Value and adjusts the price as needed until an offer comes in. 

Buyers Agent submits an offer on the buyers behalf. 

Buyer and Seller en... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:25:27 -0600</pubDate>
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