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Press Releases from Charles Rutenberg Realty (73 total)

Joe Moshé Sees Fewer First-Time Homebuyers as Housing Prices Continue to Rise

PLAINVIEW, NY — With average salaries remaining stagnant and stringent mortgage requirements still in place, rising home prices are making it difficult for first-time homebuyers to make a purchase, says Joe Moshé, Owner/Broker, Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc. In New York State, 69% of loans administered by Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and Federal Housing Administration went to first-time buyers in 2009 — the peak of borrowing for first-time buyers in the state

Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc. Welcomes New Agents and Associate Broker to Plain …

Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc. recently added nine new Real Estate Salespersons and an Associate Broker to the firm’s Plainview location. The new Agents include: Sylvia Monroe of St. Albans, who was previously a Real Estate Salesperson with Skylight RE Consultants Elizeh Hakimi of Great Neck, formerly a Real Estate Salesperson with Coldwell Banker Doris Cook of Roosevelt, previously a Real Estate Salesperson with Century 21 Michael Gindel of Boca Raton, Florida, previously

Charles Rutenberg Realty Broker/Owner Joe Moshé Sees Steady Improvement in Resi …

Joe Moshé, Broker/Owner, Charles Rutenberg Realty, says the surge in pending home sales during the month of January indicate a steady improvement in the Real Estate market, but said it will be a long time before it fully recovers. He also said that, if banks released more of its unsold inventory on the market and the federal government eased up on its lending requirements, there would be a more robust

Charles Rutenberg Realty Broker/Owner Joe Moshé Says New Home Sales in January …

Joe Moshé, Broker/Owner, Charles Rutenberg Realty, says the rise in new home sales during the month of January should spur home builders to construct new houses in order to satisfy demand. He also said this would, in turn, place more houses on the market and reverse the trend of higher home sale prices. The Commerce Department reported today that new home sales were up 16% last month to a seasonally

Charles Rutenberg Realty Broker/Owner Joe Moshé Comments on Rise in Existing Ho …

Joe Moshé, Broker/Owner, Charles Rutenberg Realty, says that the increase in existing home sales during the month of January shows the ongoing changes in the residential Real Estate market as new home construction has declined but added that it will be a while until the housing market fully recovers. He also said that it is now a buyer’s market, which means a shrinking inventory and higher home prices. The National

Charles Rutenberg Realty Broker/Owner Joe Moshé Comments on Decline in Existing …

Joe Moshé, Broker/Owner, Charles Rutenberg Realty, says that, despite the steady unemployment rate, fewer people jumped at the opportunity to buy existing home sales that were available on the market during the month of December. He also said that, with almost one-quarter of existing home sales that month being either foreclosures or short sales, many underwater homeowners wanted to make that sale out of fear of losing their tax deduction

Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc. Adds New Agents to Its Plainview and Oceanside Of …

Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc. is continuing its success in being one of the nation’s fastest-growing Real Estate Agencies with the addition of the Agents to the firm. These Agents have joined the Plainview office: Kevin Canberg of Merrick and Arianna Halpern of Hollis Hills, formerly with Prudential Douglas Elliman Barbara Behan of Huntington Station, formerly with Lighthouse Realty of LI Nancy L. Falcon of Bayside and Steven W. Simpkin and Alba Vollo

Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc. Adds New Agents to Three of Its Offices

Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc. is continuing its success in being one of the nation’s fastest-growing Real Estate Agencies with the addition of the Agents to the firm. These Agents have joined the Plainview office: · Dana Farber and David Dicarlo, formerly with Lynda Baker Realty · Alice Hia, formerly with 46-34 Summit Corp. · Hesham “Zaine” Radwan, formerly with Explosive Realty, Inc. ·

Joe Moshé Says New Home Sales in May Show Signs of Life in Real Estate Market, …

Joe Moshé, Broker/Owner, Charles Rutenberg Realty, says the new home sales report in May shows that the residential Real Estate market may be starting to make a comeback, despite the lack of consumer confidence and other negative economic conditions. He says that, with home prices on the rise, the market may have already hit bottom and could start to rebound. The Commerce Department announced today that new home sales during the

Joe Moshé Says Weak Housing Starts May Be Indicative of Economic Conditions

Joe Moshé, Broker/Owner, Charles Rutenberg Realty, says the number of last month’s housing starts is a reflection of the economic conditions that month, but added that the increase in future construction permits show that people are showing a more optimistic attitude of hoe the economy will fare in the next few years. The Commerce Department announced today that, after hitting a total of 744,000 starts in April — the fastest rate

Joe Moshé Says Gains in Housing Markets Should Extend into Summer Season

Joe Moshé, Broker/Owner, Charles Rutenberg Realty, says the housing market’s performance in the spring should continue into the summer season as more buyers take advantage of the low interest rates and the market becomes more competitive, driving up prices as more homes come off the market. Recent data shows that the residential Real Estate market may be seeing a turnaround. The Commerce Department recently reported that new home sales increased by

Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc. Continues to Expand Roster of Agents

Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc. is continuing their success in being one of the nation’s fastest-growing Real Estate Agencies with the addition of the Agents to the firm at its locations in Plainview and Oceanside. These Agents have joined the Plainview office: Amalea Richards-Harding, formerly of Lou Gazzola Realty Alia Hessen, formerly of RE/MAX South Shore Linda M. Salvo, formerly of Donovan Brothers Realty Jean Y. Chery, formerly of Leap Frog Realty Kousar Alam, formerly of

Charles Rutenberg Realty Expands its Commercial Division

Charles Rutenberg Realty is announcing the expansion of its firm by adding approximately 100 Agents who will be directing their efforts towards Commercial Real Estate. They will cover the entire Long Island and New York Metropolitan areas and, if necessary, will be available to complete transactions on a National basis. “We are proud to see our firm grow its Commercial Real Estate business here on Long Island and in the

Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc. Continues to Expand Roster of Agents

Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc. is continuing their success in being one of the nation’s fastest-growing Real Estate Agencies with the addition of the Agents to the firm at its locations in Plainview, Oceanside and Sayville. These Agents have joined the Plainview office: · Sean Kerszko, formerly with CPA Realty · Beth Rudolph Benmen, formerly with Goller

Joe Moshé Says Consumer Prices May Affect Home Sales and New Home Construction

Joe Moshé, Owner/Broker, Charles Rutenberg Realty, says the rise in consumer prices — most notably the price of gas — may have contributed to the slowdown in housing starts and construction, as well as home sales on Long Island. The Commerce Department recently reported that, although more permits to build new housing units was at a rate of 747,000 — a 4.5% increase over February’s number of 715,000 — housing starts

Joe Moshé Files $2,000,000 Lawsuit against Paul Purcell, Kathy Braddock and oth …

Joe Moshé, Broker/Owner, Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc. and owner of the Charles Rutenberg name for Real Estate Brokerage in New York State, has announced that he has filed a lawsuit seeking approximately $2,000,000 in damages against Paul Purcell, Kathy Braddock (who have the day-to-day responsibility to operate the Rutenberg Real Estate Agency in Manhattan), and two other Charles Rutenberg LLC (CRLLC) partners. The lawsuit states that he and his

Charles Rutenberg Realty Welcomes New Associate Broker Steve O’Brien

Charles Rutenberg Realty, specializing in residential properties in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Kings and Westchester Counties, is pleased to announce the addition of Steve O’Brien as Associate Broker at its Plainview office. Before joining Charles Rutenberg Realty, Mr. O’Brien owned and operated a Real Estate brokerage firm, Exit Realty Action, in Baldwin. A resident of Great Neck, Mr. O’Brien is a member of the Long Island Board of REALTORS, the New York

Charles Rutenberg Realty Welcomes New Associate Broker George F. Peterson, Jr.

Charles Rutenberg Realty, specializing in residential properties in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Kings and Westchester Counties, is pleased to announce the addition of George F. Peterson, Jr. as Associate Broker at its Plainview office. Before joining Charles Rutenberg Realty, Mr. Peterson was an Associate Broker at Weichert Realtors in White Plains. A resident of Greenburgh, he is a member of the National Association of REALTORS, the New York State Association of REALTORS

Charles Rutenberg Realty Welcomes New Associate Broker Susann Krieger

Charles Rutenberg Realty, specializing in residential properties in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Kings and Westchester Counties, is pleased to announce the addition of Susann Krieger as Associate Broker at its Plainview office. Prior to joining Charles Rutenberg Realty, Ms. Krieger was an Associate Broker at Belzak & Bodkin Realty in Patchogue. She is a member of the National Association of REALTORS, the New York State Association of REALTORS and the Long Island

Charles Rutenberg Realty Broker/Owner Joe Moshé Says Housing Market Can Recover …

Amid reports of modest job growth, lower interest rates and optimism that the economy will take a turn for the better, Joe Moshé, Broker/Owner, Charles Rutenberg Realty, says there a possibility that the housing market may be making a comeback in 2012. The job market has improved, as the national unemployment rate fell from 9% in October to 8.6% last month. In addition, a recent report from the payroll service

Charles Rutenberg Realty Brings “Explore — Live Life, Work Smart” to Westb …

Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc. presents “Explore — Live Life, Work Smart,” an event in which Real Estate Agents will learn how to enhance client and customer relationships while reducing daily stress in their lives. The event will take place January 5, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Westbury Manor, located at 1100 Jericho Turnpike in Westbury. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to find out how they can

Charles Rutenberg Realty Broker/Owner Joe Moshé Comments on the Pending Home Sa …

Joe Moshé, Broker/Owner, Charles Rutenberg Realty, says the surge in pending home sales during the month of October is due to favorable economic indicators and the resurgence of new home construction permits, but adds that the housing market has yet to make a full recovery and that a sudden downturn in the economy may result in the cancellation of these sales contracts. The National Association of REALTORS reported today that the

Charles Rutenberg Realty Broker/Owner Joe Moshé Comments on the Rise in New Hom …

Joe Moshé, Broker/Owner, Charles Rutenberg Realty, says the increase in new home sales during the month of October indicates there are signs of improvement, but the numbers show that it will be a long time before the Real Estate market truly recovers. The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced today that sales of new single-family homes during the month of October were at a

Charles Rutenberg Realty Broker/Owner Joe Moshé Comments on the Rise in Existin …

Joe Moshé, Broker/Owner, Charles Rutenberg Realty, says the unexpected rise in existing home sales during the month of October is the result of more jobs being created and more home affordability as rents continue to increase. The National Association of REALTORS recently reported that existing home sales in October rose by 1.4% from the previous month. The NAR reported a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.97 million units in October, compared to

Charles Rutenberg Realty Welcomes New Associate Broker Michele Ehrlich

Charles Rutenberg Realty, specializing in residential properties in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Kings and Westchester Counties, is pleased to announce the addition of Michele Ehrlich as Associate Broker at its Plainview office. Ms. Ehrlich previously worked at Citi Habitats in Manhattan prior to joining Charles Rutenberg Realty. A resident of Middle Village, Queens, she is a member of the Long Island Board of REALTORS and the National Association of REALTORS. She

Charles Rutenberg Realty Adds New Agents

Charles Rutenberg Realty is continuing their success in being one of the nation's fastest-growing Real Estate Agencies with the addition of the following new Agents to the firm: · Vinod Persad and Sanjay Persaud, formerly of Ahmad Realty, Inc. · Robert M. Murphy, formerly of EXIT Realty Action ·

Charles Rutenberg Realty Broker/Owner Joe Moshé Comments on the Pending Home Sa …

Joe Moshé, Broker/Owner, Charles Rutenberg Realty, says the decline in the pending home sales index may have been the result of the stock market’s performance, although there was a rise in consumer spending. He also said that, while consumers expressed more confidence in the economy, that same sentiment has yet to carry over into the Real Estate market, which is showing an overabundance of homes on the market, as well

Charles Rutenberg Realty Welcomes New Associate Broker Constance Treue-Cappelli

Charles Rutenberg Realty, specializing in residential properties in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Kings and Westchester Counties, is pleased to announce the addition of Constance Treue-Cappelli as Associate Broker. Prior to working at Charles Rutenberg Realty, Ms. Treue-Cappelli worked at Alto Realty in Manhattan. A resident of Flushing, Queens, she is a member of the Long Island Board of REALTORS. “After my previous employer closed down, I joined Charles Rutenberg Realty, where I

Charles Rutenberg Realty Broker/Owner Joe Moshé Comments on the Second Straight …

Joe Moshé, Broker/Owner, Charles Rutenberg Realty, says the decrease in new home sales and the large inventory of existing homes could be attributed to consumers’ worries over high unemployment, low job growth and confidence in the economy. But he said that the rebound in new home construction will see the Real Estate market come back stronger in the future. The Commerce Department reported today that sales of newly constructed homes in

Charles Rutenberg Realty Broker/Owner Joe Moshé Comments on the Slowdown in Exi …

Joe Moshé, Broker/Owner, Charles Rutenberg Realty, says that the decline in existing home sales in June could be attributed to higher unemployment and worries about the federal debt. He added that the more stringent lending requirements will only weaken an already crippling housing market as lenders are asking for higher down payments from prospective buyers. However, he foresees the housing market improve in the coming months, with the boom in

Charles Rutenberg Realty Broker/Owner Joe Moshé Comments on the Rise in Constru …

Joe Moshé, Broker/Owner, Charles Rutenberg Realty, says the increase in home building for the month of June shows a positive sign that the Real Estate market is making a comeback, but the release of “shadow inventory” and the growing number of distressed properties may keep these new homes on the market for a longer period of time. According to the Commerce Department, builders began work on a seasonally adjusted 629,000 homes

Charles Rutenberg Realty Adds New Agents

Charles Rutenberg Realty is continuing their success in being one of the nation's fastest-growing Real Estate Agencies with the addition of the following new Agents to the firm: · Eileen Appel, formerly with Lynda Baker Realty · Evelyn Gonzalez, formerly with Exceptional Homes RE · Carolita Powell, formerly

Charles Rutenberg Realty Welcomes New Associate Broker Frank Mann

Charles Rutenberg Realty, specializing in residential properties in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Kings and Westchester Counties, is pleased to announce the addition of Frank Mann as Associate Broker. Before joining Charles Rutenberg Realty, Mr. Mann owned RE/MAX Unlimited in Plainview. Mr. Mann, of Dix Hills, has specialized in residential sales including short sales and foreclosures. He has been in Real Estate since 1976. “Being with Charles Rutenberg Realty, I can still be

Charles Rutenberg Realty Broker/Owner Joe Moshé Comments on the Pending Home Sa …

Joe Moshé, Broker/Owner, Charles Rutenberg Realty, says the upward swing in the pending home sales index (PHSI) in May shows the housing market may be rebounding and, with the recent increase in home prices, this trend may extend into the summer months. The National Association of REALTORS reported that the PHSI during the month of May rose by 8.2% to 88.8, compared to an upwardly revised figure of 82.1 in April.

Charles Rutenberg Realty Expands into Oceanside

Charles Rutenberg Realty has announced that it has opened an additional office in Oceanside, joining the other offices in Plainview, Huntington, Bayside and White Plains. The new office is located at 2848 Long Beach Road. The new office will be fully functional, complete with telephones and fax machines for the Real Estate Agents to use and secretarial services. Approximately 20 experienced Agents will be working out of the Oceanside facility. “The new

Charles Rutenberg Realty Broker/Owner Joe Moshé Comments on the Pending Home Sa …

Joe Moshé, Broker/Owner, Charles Rutenberg Realty, says the rise in the pending home sales index during the month of March could be attributed to homebuyers expressing confidence in the economy as more companies start putting people back to work while housing prices are on a downward trend. The downtrend will still continue as the tremendous “shadow inventory” of houses have yet to be released by the banks. The National

Charles Rutenberg Realty Broker/Owner Joe Moshé Comments on the Rise in Existin …

Joe Moshé, Broker/Owner, Charles Rutenberg Realty, says the housing market is on its way up after seeing a rise in existing home sales during the month of March. He also says that, with lower unemployment, more job growth and the increase in home construction, more people will jump at the chance to buy a new home. The National Association of REALTORS recently reported that existing home sales in March increased

Charles Rutenberg Realty Broker/Owner Joe Moshé Comments on the Decline in Exis …

Joe Moshé, Broker/Owner, Charles Rutenberg Realty, says the decline in existing home sales during the month of February could be attributed to the more stringent lending requirements and an increase in mortgage rates, despite lower prices and a growing inventory. He also said that first-time homebuyers are the key to a recovery as they purchase these houses at affordable prices. After seeing existing home sales outpace the figures from the

Charles Rutenberg Realty Welcomes New Associate Broker Loretta J. Besser

Charles Rutenberg Realty, specializing in residential properties in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Kings and Westchester Counties, is pleased to announce the addition of Loretta J. Besser as Associate Broker. Prior to working for Charles Rutenberg Realty, Ms. Besser owned her own Real Estate Brokerage firm in Centereach. She is a member of the Long Island Board of REALTORS, the New York State Association of REALTORS and the Women’s Council of REALTORS.

Charles Rutenberg Realty Welcomes New Associate Broker Tony Romano

Charles Rutenberg Realty, specializing in residential properties in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Kings and Westchester Counties, is pleased to announce the addition of Tony Romano as Associate Broker. Mr. Romano previously worked at JCH Realty Corp. in Levittown. He is a member of the National Association of REALTORS and the New York State Association of REALTORS. He resides in Dix Hills. “I really liked Charles Rutenberg Realty’s business model, which is

Charles Rutenberg Realty Welcomes New Associate Broker Vera Atamian

Charles Rutenberg Realty, specializing in residential properties in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Kings and Westchester Counties, is pleased to announce the addition of Vera Atamian as Associate Broker. Ms. Atamian owned and operated her own Real Estate firm in Garden City for 20 years before joining Charles Rutenberg Realty. She resides in Melville. Her son, Anthony Marmorale, also works as an Associate Broker at Charles Rutenberg Realty and they formed a team

Charles Rutenberg Realty Welcomes New Associate Broker Lloyd Yearwood

Charles Rutenberg Realty, specializing in residential properties in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Kings and Westchester Counties, is pleased to announce the addition of Lloyd Yearwood as Associate Broker. Previously, Mr. Yearwood spent eleven years with Realty Executives in Valley Stream. He is a member of the National Association of REALTORS, the Long Island Board of REALTORS, Multiple Listing Services of Long Island and the New York State Association of REALTORS. “I

Charles Rutenberg Realty Welcomes New Associate Broker Teddy Livingstone

Charles Rutenberg Realty, specializing in residential properties in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Kings and Westchester Counties, is pleased to announce the addition of Teddy Livingstone as Associate Broker. Previously, Mr. Livingstone owned and operated Century 21 Annette’s RE in Uniondale. A Dix Hills native, he is a member of the National Association of REALTORS and the New York State Association of REALTORS. “After owning my own business, I wanted to make a

Charles Rutenberg Realty Welcomes New Associate Broker Hal Bernfeld

Charles Rutenberg Realty, specializing in residential properties in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Kings and Westchester Counties, is pleased to announce the addition of Hal Bernfeld as Associate Broker. Mr. Bernfeld started his Real Estate career buying and selling his own properties during his 30-year period, owning companies in the Garment Center. After selling his company, he bought a RE/MAX franchise in Port Washington. After spending most of his time helping and

Charles Rutenberg Realty Welcomes New Associate Broker Salim Khan

Charles Rutenberg Realty, specializing in residential properties in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Kings and Westchester Counties, is pleased to announce the addition of Salim Khan as Associate Broker. Before joining Charles Rutenberg Realty, Mr. Khan worked at U.S. Realty Executives (formerly RE/MAX) in Valley Stream. He is a member of the National Association of REALTORS. He resides in Valley Stream. “As a result of joining Charles Rutenberg Realty, I now have

Charles Rutenberg Realty Broker/Owner Joe Moshé Comments on the Surge in Existi …

Joe Moshé, Broker/Owner, Charles Rutenberg Realty, says the increase in existing home sales during the month of December shows that the housing market is rebounding after hitting bottom and expects the trend to continue into the beginning of 2011 as the new tax law goes into effect. The National Association of REALTORS recently reported that existing home sales in December jumped 12.3% from the previous month. The NAR reported a

LEARN HOW TO BECOME A CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY 100% COMMISSION AGENT AT UPCOMING …

At the Charles Rutenberg Realty Breakfast Seminar Series, Agents will learn the importance of receiving 100% Commissions and how Charles Rutenberg Agents get continual professional training and get to know and meet Joe Moshé, the Broker/Owner, and some of the Agents from Charles Rutenberg Realty. The seminar will take place on Thursday, February 17 at the Palace Diner, located at 60-15 Main Street (corner of the LIE), Flushing, Queens, from

LEARN HOW TO BECOME A CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY 100% COMMISSION AGENT AT UPCOMING …

At the Charles Rutenberg Realty Breakfast Seminar Series, Agents will learn the importance of receiving 100% Commissions and how Charles Rutenberg Agents get continual professional training and get to know and meet Joe Moshé, the Broker/Owner, and some of the Agents from Charles Rutenberg Realty. The seminar will take place on Thursday, January 27 at the Paradise Diner, located at 579 Veterans Memorial Highway in Hauppauge, from 8:30-10 a.m. Real Estate

Charles Rutenberg Realty Broker/Owner Joe Moshé Comments on the Rise in Pending …

Joe Moshé, Broker/Owner, Charles Rutenberg Realty, says the increase in pending home sales during the month of November indicated that people had a more optimistic attitude about the economy and the job market, continuing the upward trend of homebuyers going into contract. The National Association of Realtors reported that the index of sales agreements in November was 92.2, a 3.5% increase from the previous month’s seasonally adjusted reading of 89.1. The

Charles Rutenberg Realty Broker/Owner Joe Moshé Comments on the Rise in Existin …

Joe Moshé, Broker/Owner, Charles Rutenberg Realty, says the increase in existing home sales during the month of November could be attributed to increased optimism in the economy, including growth in private-sector employment. He further adds that the new tax cut law could help the housing market by putting more money in people’s pockets due to the payroll tax cut and by adding a degree of certainty in the economy with

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