Woodbury Realtor Veteran Mara Navaretta Receives Town of Oyster Proclamation During Homes By Mara New HQ Grand Opening

Woodbury, NY/ Syosset, NY; May 15, 2017 – Long Island Realtor Veteran Mara Navaretta of Woodbury and her Husband John Navaretta, CEO and General Counsel of Homes By Mara and Co-Partner of real estate law firm Navaretta & Howard LLP, were recently joined by Town of Oyster Bay Councilwoman Rebecca Alesia, Nassau County Judge Rhonda Erin Fischer (10th Judicial District), and Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce President Charo Ezdrin for the grand opening of the newly expanded headquarters of Mara Navaretta’s entrepreneur boutique real estate agency, Homes By Mara Realty in Syosset. Commemorating the grand opening of the new headquarters, located at the former Angelina II Cuisine Restaurant, while also celebrating its doubled size, growth and operations in just six years’ time was a special ribbon cutting ceremony, a blessing of the new headquarters was led by Deacon Ray D'Alessio of St. Paul The Apostle in Brookville, who the Navaretta’s knew while he was with St. Edwards The Confessor Church in Syosset. During the festivities, Mara Navaretta received a special Town of Oyster Bay proclamation from Councilwoman Alesia recognizing her positive business impact, growth and accomplishments. Guests in attendance enjoyed music performed by Syosset High School and Syosset Middle School brothers Cameron, Charlie and Christopher Zandieh as they played the violin, cello and piano, respectively

Councilwoman Alesia says that the success of Navaretta and her Homes By Mara Realty is a testament to the power of their personal service and commitment to constantly evolving their service strategies. “Mara and her agency are true leaders in the real estate field and I congratulate them on the grand opening of their new headquarters in Syosset,” explains Councilwoman Alesia. “Mara possesses great passion and integrity; both of her professional and personal undertakings have made a great impact on our community. Her dedication in running her agency with superior quality provides Town of Oyster Bay area homes buyers and sellers with exceptional representation and has also helped to attract and bring more residents into the Town of Oyster Bay. My Town Board colleagues and I feel strongly about keeping our small business community thriving, particularly in today’s challenging economic climate. We are well aware that the health of local business goes hand-in-hand with the health of our great Town. I wish Mara and Homes by Mara Realty continued success and future growth as they continue to meet and exceed the expectations of their clients.”

As part of Navaretta and her agency’s longstanding platform in supporting charities that include regularly contributing to nonprofit Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation (CBTF), Navaretta surprised CBTF during the grand opening event with a $1,500 check donation that she presented to CBTF Quality of Life Program and Marketing Coordinator Kayla Giacin along with CBTF Representatives Bonnie and Fred Adlman. This donation was a result of a percentage of sales collected from purchased that were include in Homes By Mara’s vendor book was given out at Homes By Mara’s grand opening dinner reception on Thursday, April 27. Homes By Mara raised an additional $500 benefiting CBTF via a silent auction it held during the dinner reception. Navaretta’s and Homes By Mara’s support of CBTF is indicative of a number of charitable initiatives that they have made since the agency opened its doors in 2010, which include coat and toy drives as well as participation in events led by nonprofit The Ashley Wade Foundation.

“Seeing a business woman and her agency investing in the community and those in need is truly inspiring,” says Giacin, who not only works at CBTF in helping children diagnosed with brain tumors but is also a brain tumor survivor. “Mara’s support and contributions help CBTF continue to expand the services and resources we provide for children and their families as they courageously navigate their journey of brain tumor disease after diagnosis as well as our accessibility of survivor support upon facing challenges that result from receiving treatment.”

Expanding Homes By Mara’s original headquarters’ space by more than 2,000 square feet to support the agency’s growth and broadening of services, which encompasses its original concentration of Town of Oyster Bay communities and now as far out as Jamesport, Nissequogue and West Hampton Beach, Navaretta purchased the Angelina II Italian Cuisine Restaurant at $825,000 in 2016, which was followed by a significant build out and renovation that converted the property from a 2,800 square foot one floor building to two-story 4,000 square foot location. Its full first floor features agent offices and its full second floor is outfitted with a contemporary Realtor Lounge equipped with fireplace along with offices of real estate law firm, Navaretta & Howard LLP, co-headed by Navaretta’s Husband, John Navaretta. Since going entrepreneur with the launch of Homes By Mara during a turbulent market in 2010, Navaretta and her agency have increased from just five agents to nearly 50 today and have a closing volume of $100 million in sales with an average asking price of $972,000 in the year of 2016 through present date.

Homes By Mara is a boutique real estate agency spearheaded by licensed broker and real estate veteran Mara Navaretta. Featuring a team of highly-skilled and trained agents, Homes By Mara specializes in servicing North Shore’s residential market on both the selling and buying sectors. Located at 30 Berry Hill Road in Syosset, NY, the agency offers convenience and a turn-key solution in accommodating all real estate needs by sharing its office space with the law firm, Navaretta & Howard LLP. Navaretta and Howard, LLP has a special focus in real estate law and provides counsel and representation for all Homes by Mara agents to assure the homeowner receives quick and accurate answers to legal questions that may arise in the course of today's real estate transaction. Also available is a concierge service that consists of recommendations for every trade associated with the real estate industry including movers and contractors. For more information about Homes By Mara, please call 516-364-2500 or visit www.homesbymara.com
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PHOTO 1: During Homes By Mara’s recent new headquarters’ grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony Homes By Mara President and Founder Mara Navaretta (third from left) receives a special Town of Oyster Bay Proclamation from Councilwoman Rebecca Alesia (fourth from left) recognizing her positive business impact, growth and accomplishments. Standing with Mara Navaretta during her receipt of her Town of Oyster Bay Proclamation is her Husband, John Navaretta, CEO and General Counsel of Homes By Mara and Co-Partner of real estate law firm Navaretta & Howard LLP, (second in from left) and their 13-year-old Daughter, Sabrina Navaretta (first from left).

PHOTO 2: Pictured during Homes By Mara’s recent new headquarters grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony is Mara Navaretta (center, seventh in from left holding scissors) next to her 13-year-old Daughter Sabrina Navaretta (eighth in from left) and her Husband, John Navaretta, CEO and General Counsel of Homes By Mara and Co-Partner of real estate law firm Navaretta & Howard LLP, (ninth in from left), joined by Councilwoman Rebecca Alesia (10th in from left), Nassau County Judge Rhonda Erin Fischer of the 10th Judicial District (11th in from left), Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce President Charo Ezdrin (sixth in from left) and Homes By Mara agents.

PHOTO 3: During Homes By Mara’s recent grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony Homes By Mara President and Founder Mara Navaretta surprises nonprofit Children Brain Tumor Foundation (CBTF) with a $1,500 check donation resulting from a percentage of sales collected from ads purchased that were included in Homes By Mara’s vendor book given out at Homes By Mara’s grand opening dinner reception held on Thursday, April 27. Navaretta’s latest donation to CBTF is indicative of her and her agency’s ongoing support of CBTF and along with other charitable initiatives that include coat and toy drives as well as participation in events sponsored by nonprofit The Ashley Wade Foundation. Standing from left to right during Homes By Mara’s CBTF check donation presentation is Mara Navaretta’s Husband, John Navaretta, CEO and General Counsel of Homes By Mara and Co-Partner of real estate law firm Navaretta & Howard LLP; John and Mara Navaretta’s 13-year-old Daughter Sabrina Navaretta; CBTF Quality of Life Program and Marketing Coordinator Kayla Giacin, a brain tumor survivor; Homes By Mara President and Founder Mara Navaretta; and CBTF Representatives Bonnie and Fred Adlman.

PHOTO 4: Pictured is a close-up photo of the Town of Oyster Proclamation presented to Mara Navaretta by Town of Oyster Bay Councilwoman Rebecca Alesia during Homes By Mara’s recent new headquarters’ grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration recognizing Navaretta’s positive business impact, growth and accomplishments.