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John Christopher and Amadeus Erdhardt of Hamptons House Watching discuss what questions should you ask a property manager before hiring. What are the benefits of a property manager? What is property management beyond simply checking on your property?

Then, Robert Kittine, Corcoran Manhattan Broker tells John Christopher why there is a sudden surge in the Manhattan market. They also dive into why Co-Op boards can sometimes be difficult, how to overcome some of the difficulties and what the market looks like for the future.

How do you know when it’s time to sell?  Is this a good time to sell? Do you know what you need to do before you sell?  These are just a few of the questions that John Christopher and Diane Saatchi, associate broker of Saunders & Associates, address in this episode.

What do you do if you do if a bird has fallen from a tree in your back yard?  Or for that matter, you have a baby duck in your pool or a squirrel in your chimney?  One of the joys of living in the Hamptons is the wildlife. But what happens when it comes into your home? John Christopher speaks to Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center executive director Ginni Frati to illuminate some of the things you should do when it comes to wildlife.

John and Mayor of Sag Harbor Kathleen Mulcahy discuss the “real” real estate issues of the Village, from John Steinbeck Park to the Baystreet Theatre building to parking and more.

VP of Quontic Bank Lending Frank Melia speaks with John on a number of topics, from myths and mortgages to why some banks are not lending.

Robert Kittine of Corcoran,who has been licensened for 50 years, and John talk about the market since the pandemic and how you should price your home in this sellers market. Also, what should buyers do in this market to be able to buy.

Ralph Pacifico of Pacifico Engineering chats with John about home inspections last year and now. Should buyers be there at inspections? What to be aware of when it comes to 100 year home and new construction. Also, they discuss I/A septic systems and grants available.

Andrew Lieb of Lieb at Law is also the Real Estate Chairperson for the Suffolk County Bar Association. He and John discuss the New York State Rental Eviction Extention and its ramifications for the landlord and tenant. Diane Saatchi of Saunders and Company converses with John about what happened in the real estate market over the last year.