Staten Island is the most suburban of New York City's boroughs, which means there is always demand for Staten Island real estate. This demand provided Staten Island with a cushion during the housing collapse as evidenced by the fact home prices are down only 11.9 percent from the peak of the crash, which is significantly less than the drop in housing values other areas of the country experienced. Those who chose to buy a home on Staten Island can rest assured their home will likely maintain its value and appreciate in the years to come.

Currently, the average listing price of Staten Island homes is $475,905 and the median sales price is $375,000, which is an increase of 1.3 percent as compared to last year at this time. The recent price trends of Staten…

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Staten Island,  one  of New York City's five boroughs, has a long history and community of Italian  culture.  Italian immigrants making their way to America found a haven on Staten Island and combined their heritage  from  the Old World with their  adopted New World home.  Today,  Staten  Island has a thriving and  close-knit  Italian community  that  still  maintains many  old  structures in homage to Italy. Among  these  is the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum; an unassuming building that houses many Italian-American treasures and pieces of history. When staying on Staten Island, taking advantage of the special museum is a wonderful way to learn about the history of Italian-Americans and the struggles they encountered  on  their journey to the New World.

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Located at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center, the Staten Island Children's Museum offers a wide variety of summer activities, as well as affordable summer camp programs. When children visit the museum, they're able to become involved in interactive exhibits enabling them to explore creativity, engage themselves in a learning environment, and have fun with their peers.

Some of the exhibits feature nature, as well as the ability to explore different types of homes. Children can use their imaginations by pretending to be a pirate or a firefighter, among a number of other things. The explorer in every child shines through as children venture through the exhibits and participate in the various hands-on workshops. Children not only make educational…

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The allure of buying a multi-family home on Staten Island so you can live in one unit and then rent out the rest so you have enough money to pay your mortgage payment can be difficult to resist. Many people just look at the current monthly rental rates for Staten Island apartments and townhomes, which range from $1,200 to $14,750, and think, "Wow, at those rates, I can pay my mortgage and make a profit." If, you do your homework and manage the property well, you might be able to own an income generating property. Another advantage of buying a multi-family home on Staten Island is that when you are ready to move to a larger home, you can just rent your unit and keep the multi-family home as an investment property. 

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The end of summer is nowhere close for people who live on Staten Island. Free outdoor activities are planned throughout the month of August, and are held at a variety of local parks. These free activities make it possible for families to enjoy the beautiful weather without having to spend a great deal of money in order to do so.

Back to the Beach takes place at Midland Beach Sea Turtle Circle on August 18 and 19. During this time, guests can be treated to shows designed especially for children. A magic show and musical performance are two of the shows that are held for kids. Following these shows, a number of musical acts take center stage, with the last show beginning at 8 pm. Fireworks follow at 9 pm on Saturday the 18th, with the rain date being on…

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Not everyone can own a home on the golf course, but residents of Staten Island who love to get in a round as often as they can have no shortage of spots to book a tee time. Staten Island golf courses are a draw for local residents and tourists alike. With all the cultural attractions, recreational opportunities and parks in the area, the number of golf courses make Staten Island an even more desirable location to own a home.

  • The Richmond County Country Club is a regulation length 18-hole golf course. Designed by Robert White, the course was built in 1888. The private golf course is of medium-length layout and offers a challenging golfing outing. There are 3 sets of tee boxes. Find the Richmond County Country Club on Staten Island at 112 Todt Hill…

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The Tottenville area of Staten Island offers residents peaceful areas to relax and have fun with their families. Daytrips to nearby Tottenville parks are convenient to their homes and make the southernmost spot of New York City a popular residential area.

  • Tottenville Shore Park is at Bentley Street, Arthur Kill Road, and Hopping Avenue. Sweet gum and black cherry are grown throughout the property, which spans over 9 acres. The park is also a great spot for bird watching.
  • Lemon Creek Park is right off of Hylan Boulevard, from Sharrott Avenue to Seguine Avenue. At the foot of Sharrott Avenue is the Lemon Creek fishing pier where locals can try their luck at hooking striped bass, bluefish, weakfish or flounder. Hand-sculpted blue fish of ceramic…

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