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Tips For Keeping Your Home Secure While On Vacation
Whether you’re gone for a weekend getaway or an extended trip, taking a few precautions can give you peace of mind and help prevent any unwelcome surprises upon your return.
1. Notify a trusted neighbor or friend: Ask a trusted neighbor or friend to keep an eye on your property, pick up your mail, and alert you or law enforcement in case of any emergencies.
2. Invest in a Home Security System: Home security systems with cameras and sensors can deter potential intruders and provide you with remote access to monitor your home while you’re away. Some systems allow you to receive alerts on your smartphone in case of suspicious activity.
3. Secure Doors and Windows: Lock all doors and windows securely before you leave. Deadbolts or security bars provide added protection. Remember to store spare keys in a safe place, not under the doormat or in other obvious locations.
4. Set Timers for Lights and Electronics: To create the illusion that someone is home, use timers to turn lights, TVs, or radios on and off at different times throughout the day. This can help deter burglars who may be watching for signs of an empty house.
5. Arrange for Lawn Care and Mail Collection: An overgrown lawn or a mailbox overflowing with mail can signal to potential intruders that no one is home. Consider hiring a lawn care service or asking a neighbor to mow your lawn and collect your mail while you’re away.
6. Avoid Sharing Vacation Details on Social Media: Avoid posting photos, travel dates or
locations on social media to minimize the risk of burglary. It’s best to post about your vacation details after you're back; not in real-time.
7. Unplug Appliances and Electronics: Unplug non-essential appliances and electronics before you leave. This includes TVs, computers, chargers, and kitchen appliances that could malfunction in your absence.
8. Check Your Home Insurance Coverage: Before you go on vacation, review your home insurance policy to ensure that you have adequate coverage for theft, vandalism, or other potential risks. Consider adding extra protection if needed.
A little preparation can go a long way in protecting your property and belongings while you’re away.
(Sioux County Sheriff Jamie Van Voorst)
Bruce Graham Real Estate LLC
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One of Otisco’s original farmhouses. The house is currently con gured as a two-family with the back addition being the second dwelling. With solid bones and foundation, this property deserves to be restored to the next lucky owner’s vision. Additional acreage is available as a separate land listing. Taxes are computed with no agricultural exemptions, and for the total 83+ acres. Call today for complete listing details.
KINYON ROAD, OTISCO • $400,000 73+ Acres With Outstanding Views
Large tract of wooded land. Hill top location with outstanding views to the North. Driveway on Kinyon Road goes back to a clearing in the wood lot. Cabin does not convey. Lot is part of larger tract included with residence 2499 Kamm Road. Lot to be subdivided. Taxes stated with out agricultural exemption, and the entire 83+ acres and residence.
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Welcome to 4692 Murphy Road with over 13 acres of wooded privacy. The custom Black Cherry kitchen truly is the center point of this home. The open oor plan ows from the kitchen to the living room and bedrooms, all on one oor. The nished basement family room has a wood-burning replace, and is perfect for entertaining. Property features walking trails and a pond with a gazebo - perfect setting for family gatherings.
Annsville | $1,100
5020 Church Street- Rentals available along Fish Creek. 1 & 2 bdrm cabins w/utilities included. Fish, kayak, hike & snowmobile nearby. Lease terms are negotiable.
Debra C. Roberts ** 315-796-2830 Lee | $329,900 10066 Point Rock Road - Private country home w/3-5 bdrms & 2 baths, LR/DR
Rome | $345,000 1509 Carroll Street - Immaculate Ranch on double lot w/3 bdrms, LR/DRcombo, mature landscaping & stone accents. In-ground pool w/ slide, AC, newer roof, windows & low taxes. Janice L. Cidzik* 315-794-7249
Rome | $59,000
5029 Oswego Road - Approx. 2.5 acres of construction ready land. Includes bldg plans for single-family home, municipal water connection, elec. meter, AC & bldg materials.
Merima Smajic** 315-272-3730
Utica | $175,000 1129 Kellogg Avenue - Charming 4 bdrms 1 bath Bungalow. Original hardwood oors, built-in cabinets & wood burning replace. Conveniently located. Ryan Kirch * 315-264-4198
Utica | $239,900 2807 Genesee Street - Investment/professional space located just south of the Village of New Hartford.Mixed Use Zoning, parking, outbuilding w/ electric, room for expansion.
Debra C. Roberts ** 315-796-2830
Sabrina Arcuri
Rosemary
Santina “Tina” Pavia
For Lease: 5-19 Commons Drive, Cooperstown Former Family Dollar space available 1/1/2024. Cotenancy with Grand Union, Bassett Healthcare, NBT Bank, J&J Liquor, Short Cuts and Jive Café.
For Lease: 8372-8378 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford 2,600 ± SF retail or office space located in close proximity to major retail corridor. Key tenants include New Hartford Eye Associates, Empire Hearing and Audiology.
For Lease: 34-38 Oriskany Boulevard Whitesboro Neighborhood center located at a controlled intersection. This center is 90% occupied and tenants include Berkshire Bank, Dollar Tree, Label Shopper.
For Sale: 2514 Oneida Street Utica – BUSINESS ONLY Ridgewood Market & located
For Lease: 239 Genesee Street, Utica
For Sale: 1692 Bennett St & 1675 Hager St, Utica The historic Finger Bullet offers a full bar & fully equipped with. On-
parking and located adjacent to Faxton Hospital and
Amodio Realty, Inc. Pays it Forward by Giving Back
Real Estate Rebate Program Honors Local Heroes
BY RICHARD BARRETT Aug. 2018
Amodio Realty Inc., located in the Town of Lee, wanted to show its appreciation to the military, law enforcement, firefighters, first responders, health care professionals, and teachers for their service to country and community, but wanted to do it in a way that went beyond mere words.
So the small family real estate agency, staffed by Stephen Amodio (Broker/Owner), his wife Betsy (President/Owner), and their daughter, Lucciana, decided to do something extraordinary with their business after learning about Heroes Home Advantage and a courageous woman named Michele Ladd, its founder.
Stephen Amodio, a former Marine whose own family includes many community heroes, heard about Ladd’s noble mission of honoring hometown heroes by offering discounts and rebates on real estate services, and he wanted to get on board. He did his due diligence first, spending nine months researching and speaking with other realtors nationwide who were already participating.
Amodio Realty, Inc. joined the Heroes Home Advantage program in January of 2017 and is currently working with about a half dozen heroes. He has closed on several properties already, but explained that it’s not about being pressured to obtain listings, move properties and meet sales quotas. It’s about giving back. He discovered through census tract records that in the tri-county area he exclusively serves, these categories of community heroes when combined comprise 50% of their total population.
As of Januray 2024, Amodio Realty, Inc. now serves 8 counties: Oneida, Herkimer, Madison, Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, St. Lawrence and Hamilton!
“We can never repay our heroes for their service, but we can honor them with a small token of our appreciation,” Amodio said. “We are looking for opportunities to honor local community heroes. That is our goal.”
Amodio Realty gives 25% of earned commission directly to the hero, (up to $5000 per transaction), when we close on the sale and/or purchase of their residential or commercial property.
“It’s a small gesture in comparison to the their daily sacrifices and service to our community and country,” he said.
He also works closely with a comprehensive, likeminded network of community partners who offer additional rebates and discounts on their related products and services. The savings to heroes when
all is said and done can be thousands of dollars. As word of mouth about the program spreads, Amodio envisions adding a half-dozen sales staff and expanding his cadre of committed community business partners even further. He graciously welcomes those who respect the program’s mission and embrace its spirit of honoring community heroes for their contributions.
“We’re hungry for more hero partners,” he said. “The door is wide open to virtually any business, but we discourage people from using the program to leverage their business and not follow through on their promises.” There are no fees involved, no catches, and no restrictions on how Amodio’s rebate can be used. The program is open to all qualified active, retired and volunteer heroes, both buyers and sellers, including first-time home buyers.
Amodio can’t hide his enthusiasm for the program and the people it serves.
“We’re enjoying doing this,” he admitted. “We always get a great reception.”
Heroes Home Advantage has representation in 40 states. For more information, visit AmodioRealty.com or HeroesHomeAdvantage.com
Article written by Richard Barrett Editor, Accent Magazine Reprinted and edited with permission Special Thanks to Jason Gulla with Gulla Graphics
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Amy Abdoo
Lic. R. E. Broker 315-794-2653
BLON316@AOL.com
Dominion Homes Real Estate Brokerage
Pamela Allen
Lic. R.E. Salesperson 315-717-7530 pfallen0314@gmail.com
Bruce Ward & Company, Inc.
Sharon Baisley
Lic. R.E. Broker
315-429-9754 sbaisley@hbegroup.com
United Country Real Estate/ HBE Group Inc.
Kay Delano
Lic. R.E. Broker 315-826-7070
Kayd3659@gmail.com
Kay Delano Real Estate
Clyde Diedrich
Lic. R.E. Broker
315-868-4339
rcentur3@twcny.rr.com
Diedrich Associates Valley Realty
David Drapalski
Lic. R.E. Assoc Broker 315-868-3233 superdd527@aol.com
Bruce Ward & Company, Inc.
Janet L. Giacovelli
Lic. R.E. Salesperson 315-404-7108 janetgiacovelli@howardhanna.com
Howard Hanna Utica/New Hartford
Azza Giorgi
Lic. Assoc. RE Broker 315- 534-2709 azzagiorgi@gmail.com
Howard Hanna CNY IncUtica/New Hartford Office, NY
MLS BROKER/AGENT DIRECTORY
Gina Hartman
Licensed R.E. Salesperson 315-717-5249
ginahartman55@yahoo.com
Bruce Ward & Co, Inc.
Ryan Hastings
Lic. R. E. Salesperson 315-219-3116
ryan@centralnewyork.com
Coldwell Banker Faith Properties
Patricia Kelly
Lic. R.E. Salesperson 315-717-2421
bward@brucewardusa.com Bruce Ward & Company, Inc.
Thomas F. Koehler
Lic. R. E. Broker/Modular Home Dealer 315-891-3254
Koehler RE/ New Homes Modular
Kuyahoora Luxury Lodge & Resort
Lic. R.E. Broker 315-741-2202 guestservice@kuyahooraresort.com Vacation Rentals
Fred Macchia
Lic. R. E. Broker 315-292-0373 fmccim@hotmail.com 1st Rome Realty
Bill Macri
Lic. Associate R. E. Broker 315-360-1920
bill.joemacrirealty@gmail.com
Joe Macri Realty
John Macri
Lic. R. E. Salesperson 315-866-2521
jmacri40@yahoo.com
Joe Macri Realty
Monica Munford
Lic. R.E. Salesperson 315-822-6666
pmumford@twcny.rr.com
Bruce Ward & Company, Inc.
Robert Paul Lic. R.E. Salesperson 315-717-3527
rpaul07@yahoo.com
Bruce Ward & Company, Inc.
Art Pratt GRI, Lic. R.E. Broker 315-366-3600
PrattRealty@ArtPratt.com
Pratt Realty
Matthew Pryputniewicz
NY Licensed R.E. Salesperson/ Commercial Director 315-794-3305
mattrealty@msn.com
Berkshire Hathaway CNY Realty
Paul Sacco
Lic. RE Salesperson (315) 525-1377
paulsacco1013@gmail.com
Howard Hanna Utica/ New Hartford
Joel Siegfried Lic. R. E. Broker 315-796-2258
joelsiegfried@gmail.com SBG, Inc.
Carol Spisak Lic. R.E. Salesperson 315-269-6933
carol1320@aol.com
Bruce Ward & Company, Inc.
Michelle Gorea Thompson
Lic. R. E. Salesperson 315-794-3260
saratogaunion@aol.com
Coldwell Banker Faith Properties - John Brown Tream
K Bruce Ward Lic. R.E. Broker 315-796-4425
bward@brucewardusa.com
Bruce Ward & Company, Inc.
James F Woodrick
Lic. Associate R. E. Broker
315-866-0258
jwoodric@twcny.rr.com
Bruce Ward & Company, Inc.
LifeandHomes Product & Service Directory
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Estate & house sales, appraisals, coins, vintage jewelry, antiques, glass, china, furniture, Americana, art, lighting and more. thepottingshedantiques.com
Cabinets
AMERICA
315-733-6261
Kitchen cabinets and Stone countertops. Exceptional quality and great prices. Fast estimates. Over 50 years experience. By appointment only. cabinetamerica.net
Cleaning/Cleanout Service
JURY DUTY
315-853-6468
Member Since 09/16
Pre/Post Move Cleanouts * Debris Removal * Garage/Basement/Attic/Barn * Recycling
Farm & Garden
BENSON'S FARM AND GARDEN
315-520-8395
Member Since 12/21
located in Whitesboro, NY has been a family run greenhouse since 1977. We serve the Utica-Rome area offering a wide selection of annuals, vegetables, perennials, and hanging baskets as well as everything you need to build and maintain your pond.
Home Inspection
SUPERIOR QUALITY HOME INSPECTIONS
315-794-1565
Home Inspections for Buyers & Sellers. Radon testing, septic system dye testing & well water flow/well water quality testing. Patrick Rightmier. NYS Lic 16000066870. www.sqhi1.com
REAL ESTATE INSPECTIONS, LLC
315-868-8287
Comprehensive Residential Inspections, Real Estate Inspections, Septic Dye Tests, Radon Testing , Water Flow Testing, Water quality testing. Al zennamo. www.alshomeinspections.com
Modular Homes
KD HOMES
315-841-8700
Member Since 11/13
Featuring Bill Lake Homes. A different kind of home built with pride & integrity by professionals. www. kdhomesny.com
Insurance
PROTECT NY INSURANCE AGENCY
315-795-4900
Homeowners, Automobile, Business, Landlord Insurance. Jordan Roorda, Principal Agent. www.ProtectNY.com
Painting
URBANIK’S PAINT CO.
315-724-5129
315-336-0400
Member Since 07/15
Serving the Oneida, Herkimer & Madison counties, we have a simplified and centralized database of area listings to help you promote your new listings and buyer needs to cooperating agents and brokers, plus off-market, solds and
Largest selection of paint and wallcovering in Central NY. Rentals: floor sanders, polishers, airless sprayers, power washers, edgers. 1420 Oriskany St. Utica
Wells/Water Conditioning/Pumps
AMBER WATER PROS
315-484-5959
Member Since 12/21
For over 53 years …We've helped customers with superior services, including well drilling, pump installation, water conditioning and more. Water Emergency? Call or Text us 24/7.
