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Pandemic puts real estate market on pause

HALSTON MEDIA Residential home sales gures for the rst quarter of 2020 were to $163,500 in Sullivan and 7.8 percent to $520,000 in Bronx County.
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strong and indicated that a robust year for residential sales in the Condominium unit sales did not fare as well as the single-family sector
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DESIGNED BY CHRISTINA ROSE lower Hudson Valley region would follow. with the exception of Putnam County, where sales rose to 33 units from

According to a report released by OneKey Multiple Listing Ser- 24 in 2019 (up 37.5 percent) and Bronx County where sales increased to

The Staff vice earlier this month, that aforementioned assumption has, of 44 units from 34 in 2019 (up 29.4 percent).Orange saw sales of 86 units,

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[email protected] inventory has been plaguing sales for the ‘We can only hope cent to $175,500 from $169,950 in the rst
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Advice from the disinfection expert

BY ROBIN MURPHY WHICH DISINFECTANT TO USE? • Toilet seats and handles
GUEST COLUMNIST ere are di erent types and levels of disinfectants, • Stair railings
• Mobile phones (and home phones where they may
Now that we’ve all learned how to wash our hands the and while not all kill all bacteria and viruses, one thing still exist)
right way,disinfection is next on the list of activities we as- that’s more comforting is that the coronavirus is not one • Computer keyboards
sumed we knew how to do pre-coronavirus but have since that needs anything stronger than a common household • Remote controls
found out – or are about to nd out now – that we don’t. disinfectant. Whatever you use, always be careful and re- • Alarm clocks
member not to mix cleaning chemicals because that can • Mailboxes
While we aren’t sure whether the coronavirus transmits be lethal. • Car steering wheel and door handles
from contaminated surfaces, a new study nds it may live • Alarm panels
up to 24 hours on cardboard and three days on plastic DWELL TIME IS SWELL TIME • ermostat
and stainless steel. Routine cleaning and disinfecting is Once a surface is clean and dry, it’s time to apply the • Garbage cans
a key to combatting COVID-19 and other bacteria and
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spending at home right now, it’s extra smart to make sure surface,but what’s important – and where most people go customers with the safest, healthiest and most e ective
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a technical and legal sense, a disinfectant is a chemical air dry; drying it with a cloth is likely to add germs to
agent capable of reducing the level of speci c pathogenic the newly clean and disinfected surface. Many types of
bacteria by 99.99 percent in less than 10 minutes time. disinfectants are food contact safe, so there’s no need to
wipe those. e only time it’s important to rinse is when
CLEAN FIRST the label tells you to.
Disinfecting uses chemicals to kill germs on surfaces,
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but in order to get to the germs, we need to clean rst
or else the dust and dirt shields the germs and keeps the e most important areas to focus on are those that are
disinfectant from doing its job.
touched most often and therefore harbor the most germs.
When cleaning, here are things to keep in mind.
1.Use a product safe for the surface and be sure to check Many of these areas are inside your home,but don’t forget
the label and be aware of any caution you should take.
2. Detail matters. Clean carefully and thoroughly be- the ones outside too!
cause the more dirt you remove,the better the disinfectant
will be able to kill the bacteria and viruses underneath. • Light switches
3. A home is only as clean as what you use to clean it.
Sponges and cloths are known to move germs from one • Interior and exterior doorknobs
surface to another, so be sure the tools you use are clean
or it will defeat your e orts. • Cabinet handles
4. Don’t be afraid of “green.” Safe cleaning
products work as well—and in many cases • Countertops
better—than traditional cleaners. Plus,
scienti c evidence links the chemicals in • Appliance handles and buttons
traditional housecleaning products to
various health problems that can • Faucets and sinks
be as mild as a headache or
as severe as cancer. With so • Hand soap dispensers Robin
much time being spent in- Murphy
side, indoor air quality
is more important ‘Considering all the time we are spending at home right now,
than ever. it’s extra smart to make sure it’s a safe place to be.’

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Marcie Nolletti: A
calming voice during

difficult times

Virtual tours and low interest rates keep market moving forward

BY BOB DUMAS thanks to her two daughters. is has led to Nolletti’s fo- sis, many real estate deals have been pushed to the back
CONTRIBUTING EDITOR cus on real estate in North Salem, an area rich with horse burner, but she said they will eventually re-emerge, and
farms. She also covers northern Westchester, Putnam, people need to focus on what they wanted to accomplish
Marcie Nolletti, a lifelong area resident, has an un- and parts of Connecticut. in the rst place.
matched background in customer service, and a driven
work ethic, which has led her to her passion as a licensed She said selling real estate in this area has brought to- “ e market is unsettled right now,”she said.“But they
real estate salesperson for Coldwell Banker Residential gether all her passions: customer service, homebuilding, need to remember why they wanted to do these things
Brokerage. She brings a calm and steady hand to the horse farms, and banking, the latter helping her to better and move forward and not be frozen in fear. ey need a
table as well—something that is much-needed during negotiate the best terms for her buyers and sellers. calm voice, someone to give them con dence.”
these di cult times.
Nolletti got into the real estate business when she was Because of quarantines and social distancing, virtual
Nolletti also has a background in banking (Putnam approached by a real estate broker who said she was great tours allow people to still view properties.
County Savings Bank). Her husband, Tony, is a lieuten- with customers and should look into becoming a licensed
ant with the White Plains Police Department and a Ma- real estate agent. “We are doing a lot of Zoom meetings; inspections
rine veteran. Together they built their own house in the and closings have become virtual,” she said. “Lawyers are
area and, as a result, Nolletti brings some eclectic insights “I looked into what it takes, and it was something I re- making [documents] available for digital signatures.
to her job as a real estate agent—which also includes ally wanted to do,” she said. “It’s hard work, but it is very
working with veterans and law enforcement. rewarding to ful ll people’s dreams of homeownership.” “With interest rates low, there will continue to be buy-
ers looking to purchase properties," Nolletti added.“I will
“Working with veterans and law enforcement agencies, She is now in her fth year as a licensed real estate agent. be ready to help.”
I understand their challenging lifestyle,” she said. “ at’s “It’s had its ups and downs, but I like making people
just one aspect of my customer service. I’ve been doing this happy,” she said. “I will work with foreclosures, rst-time With a calm and experienced guiding hand, no doubt.
my whole life,helping people and nurturing relationships.” homebuyers, multimillion-dollar estates and horse farms.
It’s always fun. I really love working with both buyers and
Nolletti is also an equine enthusiast who has managed sellers. Working with them through any problems that
several equine businesses and started riding horses again arise and keeping everyone calm comes naturally to me.”
She said as the nation copes with the coronavirus cri-

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Protect your family from Lyme Disease

BY ED BINNS Ticks feed on all sorts of wildlife and this is how they
GUEST COLUMNIST can get spread into your yard. Kids and family pets may

bring ticks into the home.

Tick season is here. Some ticks, like the Brown Dog Tick, will stay on the

Once temperatures stay above 40 degrees, ticks will be host until fully engorged. But others like the deer tick

on the move, looking for a blood meal. (which spreads Lyme’s Disease) simply take a quick blood

Any unsuspecting mammal could fall victim to their meal and then drop o unsuspectingly.

bite. With this past winter being so mild, we do expect If you nd a tick on you, your child or your pet, make

this to be a bad upcoming tick season. Ticks are known sure to save it and get it properly identi ed by a profes-

to spread many diseases, such as Rocky Mountain Spot- sional. Always seek the advice of a physician.

ted Fever, Lyme’s Disease and Ehrlichiosis. Symptoms of Homes with high tick activity can be treated with a low-

disease can include fever, headache, joint pain, sti neck, risk pesticide to help reduce the tick population and reduce

rash and a lesion around the bite site. During winter, ticks Deer ticks, from nymph to adult the risk of disease. Synthetic pyrethroids are low in toxicity
live under mulch and leaf debris and emerge very hungry. and designed to withstand the elements to provide longer

ey will climb any shrubs or foliage, looking for a host to latch on to. control during the active tick season.Two applications a year are recommended: early

spring to control emerging adults and midsummer when nymphs (young ticks) are

WHILE YOU CAN’T TOTALLY PROTECT YOURSELF FROM ATTACK, YOU CAN actively feeding and when ticks are most abundant.

REDUCE YOUR RISK TO EXPOSURE WITH THESE PRECAUTIONS: Seventy percent of all cases of Lyme’s Disease are traced back to people getting bit

• Wear light colored clothing • Check yourself and family members by ticks in their own yard. It is important to know that not all tick bites that produce

• Stay near center of trails frequently Lyme’s necessarily will result in a visible rash. Pay attention to any symptoms during

• Avoid shrubs and tall grass • Keep lawns mowed and manicured or after tick season and consult your physician.

• Tuck pant legs into socks • To remove a tick, grasp it by the mouthparts

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Decor ideas Spring is a season of rejuvenation, and that DECLUTTER
to give homes spirit of renewal can take hold inside a home. Clutter is often conquered during spring clean-
a fresh look
Warm weather and longer hours of daylight make ing sessions, but homeowners who want to create
this spring spring a perfect time to imagine a home’s interior more free- owing interior spaces can downsize
design in a new light. e following are a handful their furniture and/or look for multipurpose fea-
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that they have stepped back in time. A simple,
space make the biggest impression. Replace dated
mural-style oral wallpaper on the walls surrounding accents like vases and table lamps with newer items
a table in a breakfast nook can bring nature inside. that re ect the latest styles and trends. Such ad-
justments won’t break the bank, and they can give
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Nothing embodies the spring quite like pastel
Spring is a great time to reconsider home interi-
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Gardening for the kids
combines fantasy and fun

Spring is a season of rebirth marked by owers • a container, such as a • pea gravel

pushing through the soil and tender green leaf buds owerpot or basket to • small plants, such as

appearing on trees. hold soil clover, moss and succulents

As adults begin tinkering in their gardens and clear- • potting soil • twigs

ing away the vestiges of another winter, children also can • stones, pebbles and • miniature garden

get into the spring gardening spirit — with a touch of glass baubles accessories and gures

whimsy mixed in. A fairy garden is the perfect project. Begin by lling the container with the soil. en ar-

Fairies are mythical beings of romance and folklore range the plants as desired while still in their individual

that appear in ancient stories passed down by various potting containers to get an idea of the layout. When

cultures. Diminutive in size, fairies are often depicted the design is established, use a spoon or small trowel to

as spiritual or supernatural beings in possession of plant the greenery.

magical powers who live in close proximity to mortals. Now is the time when the whimsy can set in. e

Fairies tap into the imaginations of children, who may child can create a fairy home, a garden, walkways, and

be enticed by fairies’ mischievous and/or magical at- much more with natural materials. Many craft stores

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Fairy gardens can be constructed in just about any peat moss or trailing Spanish moss can serve

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Begin by collecting the materials needed. Materi-

als will vary depending on each individual project, but is article is provided by Metro

some good suggestions include: Creative Connection.

Lawton Adams for ouvriscitomlawprteohneandsaimvesp.croicme list

Serving communities throughout

the tri-state region for over 80 years

recycling: We accept clean concrete, blacktop, rock, stumps, logs, brush and leaves at our yard for recycling. Go green by keeping
your recyclable construction debris out of landfills and by purchasing inexpensive, high quality, and approved recycled materials!

construction materials: Sand, gravel, Item#4, Portland cement, re-bar, wire mesh, concrete block, filter fabric, silt fence,
drainage pipe & fittings, plastic drywells, precast boxes & basins, and much more! Delivered or picked up at our yard.

winter ice control products: Bulk & bagged rock salt, sand & salt mix, traction sand, bagged calcium chloride, bagged
magnesium chloride and a variety of snow shovels & ice scrapers. Delivered or picked up at our yard.

landscape materials: Topsoil, compost subsoil, clean dirt fill, hardwood mulch, Nutri-Peat, flagstone, wallstone, boulders,
steppers & garden path stones, Jonathan Green grass seed, fertilizer, hand tolls, and much more! Delivered or picked up at our yard.

Equestrian projects: Designs and installation of both commercial and private indoor and outdoor areas, grass or dry paddocks,
grand prix and derby fields, tracks, ring maintenance, dust control, and a variety of quality footing (visit footingfirst.com for more details).

260 Route 100 • Somers, New York 10589 • 914 232-3275 • LawtonAdams.com • lic WC2139-H89

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