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Queens, New York is the most ethnically diverse 115 square miles on earth. The 7 subway line has been dubbed The International Express and has been designated a National Millennium Trail for its representation of the immigrant experience. In addition to Greek Astoria, Jackson Heights has a fantastic Little India, with great restaurants, food markets, and shopping, and Peruvians swear this is where you can get the only decent grilled chicken outside of Lima. Flushing has a large Chinese and Korean population and is home to the 1862 Romanesque Revival, Flushing Town Hall, where Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts organizes a variety of art exhibits and jazz and classical music performances throughout the year. Italians, Japanese, Colombians, Asian Indians, Puerto Ricans, Israelis, Maltese, and many other groups add exciting diversity and flavor to Queens. WHITESTONE Whitestone is a neighborhood in north-central Queens (in New York City) located between the East River to the north and Bayside Avenue to the south. This is where our office, Power Realty Inc., is located. It is an ideal location for anyone searching for a scenic and tranquil place to live, where the neighbors are friendly and the surroundings are charming. In the late nineteenth-century many wealthy New Yorkers began building mansions in the area, on what had once been farmland. Rapid development of the area ensued in the 1920s, however, as trolley and train service was expanded into the neighborhood. Although this rail service ended during the Great Depression the right-of-way for it was later used by Robert Moses to help construct the Belt Parkway. Further development came with the building of the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge in 1939. Today, Whitestone is a largely middle-class neighborhood comprised mostly of single and multi-family homes, garden apartment complexes and small apartment buildings. This suburban neighborhood was named for the rock at the point where tides met from the East River and Long Island Sound. Well-known residents have included Francis Lewis, signer of the Declaration of Independence, of which Francis Lewis Park was named after. Residents often flock there to see the beautiful view of the Whitestone Bridge in the evening.   It's my job to know EVERYTHING about Whitestone, Flushing and Bayside! Ask me any question. Or request a FREE information package. There's no obligation, and I promise to get back to you quickly... 
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First Time Buyers >Affording A Home
Are you getting ready to buy your first home? It is important to know how much you can afford before you begin looking at properties. Talking with a lender and getting pre-approved for a loan puts you in a stronger negotiating position with sellers.
As a rule, your monthly housing costs should not exceed 28% of your monthly pre-tax income. These costs include the mortgage payment, real estate taxes, and insurance. If you have long-term debts, such as student loans or car payments, your monthly payments, including your housing costs, should be less than 36% of your pre-tax monthly income. Some loans, such as VA and FHA loans, are more flexible with these basic guidelines.
Depending on which type of mortgage you select, you can consider houses in various price ranges. An adjustable-rate mortgage will usually enable you to qualify for a higher loan amount. Your real estate agent can help you make the basic calculations. Remember that buying at the top end of your price range gives you more time to outgrow your home, and can save you money over the long term.
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What structure is regarded as the best surviving example of Pennsylvania Dutch architecture?
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The Georg Muller House in Milbach, PA, built in 1752. |
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Nelly Andrushenko Power Realty Inc. 148-29 Cross Island Parkway Whitestone, NY. 11357 718-747-0411 917-406-4922 Fax: 718-747-0504 Email: nelly@nellyshomes.com
Nelly Andrushenko started her career in Real Estate in 1989 and after being affiliated with a prominent local Real Estate company for a number of years, Nelly joined one of the Re/Max offices where she worked for four years. In March of 2002, Nelly founded her own Real Estate company, "Power Realty, Inc.". She is constantly in search of knowledge and ways to perfect her customer service. Nelly's enthusiasm and dedication to helping people has brought her success and recognition as a Top Realtor in Northern Queens. If you’ve been thinking of buying or selling a home in the near future, please call Nelly (718) 747-0411 or email her at nelly@nellyshomes.com" 
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