THE HIDEABOUT NEWSPAPER
BOWLING
JANUARY 2018 • 43
REAL ESTATE
Hideout Adult Bowling League So You Wanna Sell Your Home? WEEK # 10 - Look how our Bowlers were in high spirits for the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday shared with Cherished Family and Devoted Friends! STRIKE KINGS - Tom Maher 279 (715), Charlie David 234 (610), Bill Wagner 234 (573), Rich Guiffredo 234 (602), Larry Triolo 209 (561), Buster Miller 203 (553), Joe Stach 188 (510), Mike Labate 186 (520), Al Dekler 180 (538), John Kane 175, Vinny Recchio 175, Mike Messina 171, Bob Fexxa 170, Kenny Betros 167, Tom Maguire 167, Arthur Palladino 166, Roger Cortez 161, Peter Mennona 159, Steve Meyers 158, Fred Benedicto 156, Dave Dimmick 156, Norm BenEzra 156 & Dave Trombley 153, Andy Vuolo 148, Ed Sparkowski 147, Ben Carapella 147, and Peter Tomasetti 146. Congrats! STRIKE QUEENS - Denise Guiffredo 188 (462), Doris Kane 186 (512), Gail Endorf 184 (493), Carole Maguire 181 (403), Reggie Hadley 178 (469), Miriam Fernandez 162 (463), Lucille Koehler 162 (467), Cindy Gaspari 162 (440), Steph Wysocki 161, Edna Moran 157 (410), Frieda Maher 157 (432), Carol Lopiccolo 152 (435), Marie Krauss 152, Jean David 149 & Sue Dimmick 144, Renee Recchio 138, Sandra Carapella 134, Dee Pasciola 130, Michele Palladino 124, and Betty Linneman 122. Ladies - That’s The Way!!! Hit and Miss 1997 Awesome High Team Series. Congratulations to Jo DeVoe, Arthur Palladino, Bill Wagner & Captain Tom Maher for a spectacular round of bowling! Bowlers of the Week: Tom Maher who is inducted into “Club 700” with a Superb 715. Gail Endorf 184 & 495, 57 POA!!! Denise Guiffredo 188 and 462 Series, 51 POA. Miriam Fernandez 463, 49 POA. Rich Guiffredo 234 game and a grand 602 entering the Super Sixers!!! Bill Wagner “Strike Specialist for the week, outstanding 573,108 POA. WEEK # 11 - Our bowlers seemed to be filled with energy & great scores after the Festive Thanksgiving Holiday. STRIKE KINGS - Bill Wagner 232 (508), Al Dekler 226 (526), Larry Triolo 224 (640), Tom Maher 220 (603), Fred Benedicto 202, Charlie David 201 (523), Mike Labate 200, Vinny Recchio 187, Buster Miller, Joe Stach & Bob Fezza 181, Peter Mennona 180 (502), John Kane 178, Mike Messina 172, Tom Maguire 170, Jay Lobb 168, Ken Wenz 167, Kenny Betros 166, Dave Dimmick 161, Norm BenEzra 154, Dave Trombley & Len Tridente 150, John Gaspari 148, Arthur Palladino & Peter Tomasetti 145, Ben Carapella 143, Mike Gersten 141 & Rick Hadley 140. Congrats! STRIKE QUEENS – Doris Kane 186 (531), Steph Wysocki 181 (491), Reggie Hadley 177 (467), Bobbie Hraba 176 (424), Miriam Fernandez 169 (465), Cindy Gaspari 165 (413), Carole Magure 162 (407), Carol Lopiccolo 161 (467), Frieda Maher 158 (412), Gail Endorf 157 (439), Linda Brenner 149, Renee Recchio 148, Lucille Koehler 148 (413), Sandra Carapella 145 (420), Dee Pasciola 141, Edna Moran 140, Gro Paulsen 135, Sue Dimmick 133 & Pat Benedicto 132, Laura Hinton 121, Jean David & Angie Mennona 119, Cathy Lowman 117 & Betty Linneman. Yay, Girl Power!!! Nice Balls shattered the pins with a 1864 Awesome High Team Series. Congratulations to Renee Recchio, Denise Guiffredo, John McNichols & Captain Larry Triolo for a spectacular round of bowling! Bowlers of the Week: Ben Carapella 143 & 366, 51 POA. Miriam Fernandez 352, 46 POA. Rick Hadley 140 & 389, 53 POA. Angie & Peter Mennona 180 & 502, 85 & 119 & 327, 69 POA. Vinny Recchio 187 & 480, 72 POA. Larry Triolo 224 High Game & a Super 640 Series. Steph Wysocki 181 & a 491, 80 POA. WEEK # 12 - Our Bowlers continued to give thanks for family & friends, blasting some super scores today. STRIKE KINGS - Tom Maher 228 (637), Buster Miller 213 (533), Rich Guiffredo 207 (527), John Kane 205 (585), Al Dekler 197 (502), Charlie David 194 (536), Tom Maguire 192 (530), Larry Triolo 183 (511), Ken Wenz 179, John Gaspari 177, Kenny Betros 176, Peter Tomasetti 175 & Peter Mennona 175, Joe Stach 169, Willie Endorf 168, Steve Meyers 166, Bill Wagner 164, Rick Hadley 163, Mike Labate159, Ed Sparkowski 158, Dave Dimmick 157 & Vinny Recchio 152, Len Tridente 149, Bob Fezza 149, Andy Vuolo 148, Mike Gersten 147, Arthur Palladino 145, Dave Trombley 144 & John Hinton 142. STRIKE QUEENS - Lorraine Procopio 189 (529), Gail Endorf 182 (454), Doris Kane 180 (512), Carole Maguire 180 (407), Steph Wysocki 171 (479), Reggie Hadley 165 (475), Sandra Carapella 159, Renee Recchio 159 (401), Linda Brenner 155 (440), Edna Moran 155 (415), Kathy Lubanski 152, Gro Paulsen 150, Cindy Gaspari 150 (420), Denise Guiffredo 148 (405), Donna White 144, Sue Dimmick 143, Lucille Koehler 142 (403), Jean David 138, Marie Krauss 138, Michele Palladino 134, Bobbie Hraba 132, Frieda Maher 132, Isabella Tridente 131 & Dee Pasciola 130, Carol Lopiccolo & Laura Hinton 129 & Merridy Gersten 128. KEDS 1864 Awesome High Team Series. Congratulations to Ken Wenz, Fred Benedicto (absent), Ed Sparkowski & Captain Dave Dimmick for a spectacular round of bowling. Bowlers of the Week: Linda Brenner 440, 74 POA!! Willie Endorf 352, 67 POA!! Merridy Gersten 364, 106 POA!! Rick Hadley 458,116 POA!!! John Kane 585, 96 POA!! Marie Krauss 372, 54 POA!! Lorraine Procopio 529, 49 POA. Ed Sparkowski 502, 85 POA. WEEK # 13 - Tis the season of giving...our bowlers made our bowling season Merry & Bright with many Eye-Popping High Scores. STRIKE KINGS - Tom Maher 226 (600), Al Dekler 223 (543), Charlie David 211 (610), Tom Maguire 209, Larry Triolo 201 (561), Fred Benedicto 199, Len Tridente 185 (506), Mike Labate 182, Dave Dimmick 182 (516), John Kane 180 (511), Andy Vuolo 178, Mike Gersten 177, Rich Guiffredo 173, Jay Lobb 172, Ken Wenz 171, Ed Sparkowski 170, Joe Stach 169, Kenny Betros 167, Bob Fezza 166, Vinny Recchio 158, Norm BenEzra 157, John Gaspari 155, Arthur Palladino 154, Roger Cortez 152, Mike Messina 150, Dave Trombley 148, Rick Hadley 145 & Peter Mennona 143. What Explosive Action!!! continued in next column
Step 1: Whip It Into Shape By: Terri Ditty, Broker Associate
If you’re looking to sell your home during prime house-shopping season this spring, you’d better get cracking now. After all, it’s not as easy as slapping an ad on Craigslist; if you want your humble abode to stand out from the competition, that could take months to do right. Introducing (drum roll please)…a 2018 Home-Selling Guide-a series of articles to show you the next step to prep your house for sale and ace the deal. Step 1 to selling a home is a New Year’s classic: Whip your place into shape by fixing any problems and upgrading the eyesores. Because like it or not, your home has sustained some wear and tear over the years. Here’s how to assess the damage and find out which renovations will pay off down the road. 1. Tally the age of various items - No matter how great your home looks at first glance, any savvy buyer will point to various parts and pop the question: How old? And since guesstimates won’t cut it, it’s time to gather some paperwork. If you’ve purchased your home in the past few years, check your home records or seller’s disclosure for the age or last repair of big items (namely your roof, HVAC system, water heater, and gutters), or dig up copies of your own maintenance records or receipts. 2. Do your own walk-through - Channel Sherlock Holmes and go through your home, room by room. Look for signs of damage that might drag down its value. • Wood rot around outside door frames, window ledges, and garage doors. Condensation and rain can cause these areas to weaken and rot. • Water stains on the ceiling or near doors and windows. This can indicate a leaky roof or rain seeping in from outside. • Leaks under sinks or around toilets. • Bulges under carpet or discoloration on hardwood floors, which can indicate flooding problems or an uneven foundation. Next, test what’s called the “functionality” in every room. For example, cracks visible in the walls and floor, doors that don’t shut right, broken handles on cabinetry, basically anything that doesn’t work perfectly should be repaired. And don’t forget to inspect the outside. A lot of sellers skip the outside, but it is so important. That is where buyers will make their first impression 3. Bring in the pros - Once you’ve done your own walk-through, you may want to have a pro take a second look. These people can spot flaws you overlooked, because either you’re used to them or you didn’t realize they could cause trouble. You can enlist a Realtor or hire a home inspector to do an inspection (or pre-inspection) to pinpoint problems from bad wiring to outdated plumbing. While the cost varies, people pay an average of $475 for a home inspection, according to Angie’s List. Go to the National Association of Home Inspectors or your local REALTOR to find an inspector in your area. It may cost a bit, but it will buy you the peace of mind of knowing you’re not in for any surprises down the road. In fact, having a home inspection report handy to show buyers can inspire confidence that they (and you by association) aren’t in for any nasty surprises as you move toward a deal. 4. Decide what needs renovating - Once you know what in your house could stand for repairs or upgrades, it’s time to decide where to infuse some cash. Don’t worry, not everything needs to be done before your home’s on the market. And while you’re probably not jumping at the idea of renovating a property you’re going to sell, certain fixes will give you an edge over the competition, which means more/better offers. Remember, real estate is an investment! But don’t just obsess over the obvious—e.g., your kitchen could stand for new cabinets. After all, many buyers will want to tweak cosmetic details to their own tastes, so you could be throwing money down the drain. Instead, focus on fix-its that are less susceptible to personal preferences that buyers like to know are in good shape. For example, a recent study by the National Association of Realtors® found that upgrading hardwood floors reaps an estimated 100% return on investment, essentially paying for itself. Upgrading your insulation can net you a 95% ROI, a new roof a whopping 105%! Because what buyers don’t like to know they’ve got a solid roof over their heads? Once you’ve got the ball rolling on getting your place in shape, you’ll be ready for the next step—stay tuned for more details on what to do!
Bowling League continued
STRIKE QUEENS - Reggie Hadley 200 (495), Gail Endorf 192 (507), Doris Kane 173 (490), Cindy Gaspari 172 (464), Steph Wysocki 165 (455), Renee Recchio 157 (413), Lorraine Procopio 155 (454), Pat Benedicto 153, Lucille Koehler 151, Denise Guiffredo 149 (418), Carol Lopiccolo 147, Carole Maguire 144 (417), Gro Paulsen 143, Laura Hinton 142, Sandra Carapella 140, Jean David & Sue Dimmick 139, Bobbie Hraba, Kathy Lubanski 135, Marie Krauss 128, Dee Pasciola 125, Betty Linneman 124 & Donna White 122. Great Job - Ladies!!! Team 13 - KEDS 1860 High Team Series. Congratulations to Ken Wenz, Fred Benedicto, Ed Sparkowski & Captain Dave Dimmick for a spectacular round of bowling! Bowlers of the Week: Pat Benedicto 153 & 383, 50 POA. Dave Dimmick 182 & 516 Series, 69 POA!!! Gail Endorf 192 & Top Series 507, 63 POA. Renee Recchio 157 & 413, 50 POA. Len Tridente 185 & 506 Series, 86 POA. Andy Vuolo 178 & 472, 70 POA. Warm Wishes for a Bright and a Prosperous New Year Filled with Good Health! Happy New Year from your Officers Tom Maher, Rick Hadley, Dave Dimmick - By: Reggie Hadley