Below is a list of resources from which Carol Bushberg Real Estate clients may benefit. The links shown provide convenient access to contractors and service providers used on a regular basis by Carol Bushberg Real Estate. Over the span of Carol Bushberg’s 20-year real estate career, these firms have provided highly competent, honest and reliable service to Carol Bushberg and her real estate clients.
This is not intended to be a definitive list.
Attorneys | Structural Inspectors | Land Surveying | Local Lenders
Environmental Testing | Septic Pumping | Property Management
City of Ithaca/Tompkins County Offices | Local Educational Institutions
Attorneys
Local Attorneys are essential team members when buying or selling real estate.
Michael Yehl, Esquire
607.275.6521
mike.yehl.attorney@gmail.com
Jonathan Albanese, Esquire
Coughlin & Gerhart LLP
http://www.cglawoffice.com
607.272.5212
jalbanese@cglawoffice.com
Virginia A. Tesi, Esquire
Barney, Grossman, Dubow and Marcus
607.273.6841
vtesi@bdgmlaw.com
Randall B. (Randy) Marcus, Esquire
Barney, Grossman, Dubow, and Marcus
607.273.6841
rmarcus@bgdmlaw.com
David A. Tyler, Esquire
Miller Mayer LLC
http://www.millermayer.com/
607.273.4200
dat@millermayer.com
Kim Rothman, Esquire
Miller Mayer LLC
http://www.millermayer.com/
607.273.4200
knr@millermayer.com
Structural Inspectors
Structural Inspectors conduct thorough inspections (usually running 2-3 hours) of the property being considered for purchase. Structural inspectors are licensed and certified in New York State, and most inspectors are willing to evaluate residential, investment and commercial properties. Some clients employ inspectors before their property goes onto the market; some homeowners have occasional inspections to assist them in identifying upcoming repairs.
In the Ithaca area, some structural inspectors offer additional services such as radon testing, some forms of lead testing, monitoring of heat loss, and advice on energy conservation. For current pricing and information, please refer to the websites listed below.
Steve Shore at www.housewiz.com
Harley Campbell and Dave Davies at www.campbelldaviesllc.com
Harry Harvey at www.pillartopost.com
Matt Haney at www.carinacs.com
Land Surveying
Land Surveying Services identify and map the legal boundaries of an existing parcel, or a proposed subdivision or consolidation. The survey map of a property is also intended to identify and locate any existing encroachments and easements and is an important tool in resolving border disputes. Attorneys and lenders often require current surveys of a property that is poised to transfer.
TG Miller, P.C.
http://www.tgmillerpc.com/
607.272.6477
Russler Land Surveying
607.272.5227
Reagan Land Surveying
607.844.8837
Local Lenders
Local Lenders help buyers with financing for their new homes or investment property.
Judy Malys (JMalys@Tompkinstrust.com)
Tompkins Trust Company
www.tompkinstrust.com
607.266.5485
Brian Kunk-Czaplicki, Mortgage Officer (BKunk-Czaplicki@alternatives.org)
Alternatives Federal Credit Union
www.alternatives.org
607.216.3409
Diana Garcia, Director of Lending (dgarcia@ithacanhs.org)
Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services
www.ithacanhs.org
607.277.4500
Martha Preston, Mortgage Loan Originator (martha.preston@mycfcu.com)
CFCU Community Credit Union
www.mycfcu.com
607.257.2822
Robin Welch, Mortgage Originator (rwelch@chemungcanal.com)
Chemung Canal Trust Company
www.chemungcanal.com
607.257.2194
Julia Gorman Preheim, Wealth Management Advisor CFM, CFP (julia_gorman@ml.com)
Merrill Lynch Credit Corporation
http://fc.ml.com/the_gorman_group
(w) 607-277-6670/800-815-5794
Melissa Wright, Mortgage Consultant (mwright@elmirasavingsbank.com)
Elmira Savings Bank
www.elmirasavingsbank.com
607.257.3584
Environmental Testing
Water Testing is often a requirement of attorneys and lenders, who require written assurance that the water supply serving a property that is poised to transfer meets the minimum standards for potable water that have been established by the local health department. In Tompkins County, the convention has been that potable water must be shown to be free of contamination by coliforms and e.coli., the presence of which suggests organic contamination of the water supply.
Soil Testing is also performed by the following businesses:
Yaws Environmental Lab
607.277.7128
Community Science Institute
www.communityscience.org
607.257.6606
Buck Environmental Labs Inc
John H. Buck
607.753.3403
Toxics Targeting
Toxics Targeting helps property buyers check homes and businesses for more than 270,000 known or potential environmental hazards.
Toxics Targeting Inc
www.toxicstargeting.com
607.273.3391
Septic Pumping
Septic Pumping Services guarantee that private sewage treatment systems are in good working order. Prior to closing, most attorneys and lenders require that the septic system be pumped, inspected, and certified, to ensure this. In Tompkins County, this is typically the sellers’ expense.
Mark Thomas Septic Service
607.539.7842
ltt1@frontiernet.net
Johns Septic Service
607.532.9275
Minteer Construction Company
607.564.9933
Property Management
Property Management Firms, for a fee, assist landlords with the promotion of their properties, locate and sign leases with new tenants, manage existing tenants, and provide ongoing repair and maintenance to their clients’ properties. Property management firms often collect rents, perform bookkeeping services, and generate reports.
CSP Management
www.cspmanagement.com
info@cspmanagement.com
607.277.6961
City of Ithaca/Tompkins County Offices
City of Ithaca Planning and Development Department provides City government, citizens, and others with planning services that promote timely and informed decisions that enhance the overall value of Ithaca, New York. Their services range from Neighborhood Planning to Historic Preservation, and all of their services are listed on the website.
http://www.ci.ithaca.ny.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7B941F9E53-5974-4A68-B8E0-696D80BD3CB6%7D
City of Ithaca Building Department is the chief enforcement agency of all rules, regulations, codes, and ordinances for the City of Ithaca. All owners of buildings and structures located within the City are responsible for obtaining necessary permits and maintaining building code requirements.
http://www.ci.ithaca.ny.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7BD545B01B-4614-424D-A21A-7326BABF3C07%7D
Tompkins County Planning Department provides planning and related services to County government and local municipalities. The Department is responsible for the development of the county; collecting and distributing data and information on the County's population, land use, housing, environment, and community facilities.
www.tompkins-co.org/planning/
Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention & Visitors Bureau serves as a complete guide to hotels, attractions, shopping, dining, and recreation in Ithaca, New York, and the region.
www.visitithaca.com/
Tompkins County Assessment Department is dedicated to ensuring that all properties are assessed at a uniform percentage of market value. The website provides tools and information about municipal and school district tax rates. With the help of these tools, one can project their future property tax bill.
www.tompkins-co.org/assessment/
Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce is an advocate for the free enterprise system and sound economic development, fosters success for its for-profit and not-for-profit members, and promotes a high quality of life for all Tompkins County residents.
www.tompkinschamber.org/
Local Educational Institutions
Cornell University
www.cornell.edu
Ithaca College
www.ithaca.edu
Tompkins Cortland Community College
www.tc3.edu
Ithaca City School District
www.icsd.k12.ny.us
Attorneys | Structural Inspectors | Land Surveying | Local Lenders
Environmental Testing | Septic Pumping | Property Management
City of Ithaca/Tompkins County Offices | Local Educational Institutions
