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Property Condition Disclosure Statement

GioHomes | April 17, 2024

On March 20, 2024, a new law came into effect which significantly modifies the New York Property Condition Disclosure Statement (PCDS) which replaces and modifies a law that has been on the books since 2002.  This law applies to sales of residential real estate, (residential real estate means a 1-4 family dwelling used or intended [Read More →]

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Why is GioHomes willing to list properties for sale for 3% commission instead of the standard 5 – 6%?

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On March 19, 2024, we decided to adjust our commission rates. A big reason for such a change has to do with the NAR (National Association of Realtors) settlement of March 15. It also has to do with our culture. We are a local, independent real estate company. We don’t report to big conglomerates of [Read More →]

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GioHomes Real Estate, LLC. Will Start Listing
Properties for Sale for 3% Commission
Instead of the Standard 5 – 6%

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The announcement comes as a result of the NAR’s $418 million settlement on Friday, even thought the settlement is subject to a judge’s approval. WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — The National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced on Friday a settlement with groups of home-sellers agreeing to end a landmark [Read More →]

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Old World Charm Meets Modern Amenities!

GioHomes | August 13, 2019

Old World Charm Meets Modern Amenities! By Michael Turner Associate Real Estate Broker Move right into this completely renovated, lovely Tudor home in White Plains! Beautiful old world charm Completely renovated Spectacular high-end amenities Close to all! The enchanting stone wall and French Normandy flair of this house is only the beginning. Step into the foyer [Read More →]

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Westchester County and the real estate market after Tax Day 2019!

GioHomes | April 23, 2019

Giovanni Gonzalez | April 2019 Ever since December 2017 when the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) was signed into law, I have been thinking that April 2019 would be a breaking point. I would venture to say that for most of the Country, Tax Day 2019 brought a mixed bag. Some got [Read More →]

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What We Stand For

GioHomes | January 30, 2018

During the holidays we all get invited to parties and appreciation events. We normally end up meeting people we have dealt with in the past, new faces, and hanging out with our favorite groups. Sometimes we accidentally eavesdrop in conversations. It is all fun! It’s the holidays. Well, this time we didn’t need to eavesdrop. [Read More →]

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Westchester Real Estate and the New Tax Law

GioHomes | January 12, 2018

The real estate market in Westchester County, home to one of the country’s largest property-tax burden, has been on a roll. The approval of the tax reform will more likely have an impact on the market since it punishes residents with even higher costs. The big question is: can the market continue thriving? Cracks are [Read More →]

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At GioHomes we make your goal our goal

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GioHomes Real Estate is a local real estate company founded in 2006 based on a philosophy of customer satisfaction. We believe that success in real estate only comes from understanding the client’s needs and satisfying them. We abandoned the corporate premise of quantity and embraced the concept of quality. Long gone are the days when [Read More →]

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Fun Things to do in Scarsdale for the Whole Family

GioHomes | October 21, 2016

Although Scarsdale is just a short 30-minute train ride from New York City, there is no need to venture out town to go on an outing with the whole family. Consider this as your bucket list of fun things to do with your whole family in Scarsdale. The young and the young-at-heart will definitely have [Read More →]

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Smart features that will take your home to the cutting edge of living

GioHomes | October 19, 2016

Several years ago, “smart features” for home were considered somewhat of a fad. However, in a survey conducted by Coldwell Banker Real Estate, almost two-thirds of the company’s agents discovered that today’s home buyers are showing more interest in homes equipped with smart features, compared to two to five years ago. Due to the increasing [Read More →]

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