Frank Sciarrino is a skilled tradesman who draws upon over eight years’ experience in management as a partner with a New York-based home-building enterprise. Outside of his professional pursuits, Frank Sciarrino enjoys watching sports on TV. In 2014, the National Football League (NFL) was ranked as the most popular American professional sports league for the 30th consecutive year. However, according to Forbes, the following year, the league's viewership numbers plateaued and eventually began a decline that has continued to this day. Overall viewership in 2016, for instance, fell a remarkable 9 percent, though it was an improvement from the 14 percent decline through the first nine weeks of the season. Additionally, Fox and ESPN had their worst viewership since 2008 and 2005, respectively. Similarly, ratings for NASCAR and the National Basketball Association, among other sports organizations, were down in recent years, as fans have changed their viewing habits. For the NFL, fans watched 5 percent more games in 2016 than the year prior, but watched less of each game, and did so increasingly through streaming services as opposed to cable TV networks.
Frank Sciarrino serves as a partner at Sciarrino Builders in Bellmore, New York. Responsible for overseeing construction efforts, Frank Sciarrino also leads the renovation and rehabilitation of foreclosed properties.Many homeowners, investors, and property developers choose to remodel homes in order to increase value. Potential profitability depends largely on the ratio of value increase to the amount the developer spends on the renovation.According to statistics released by Remodeling Magazine, the highest ratio of value to spending comes from a new front door, which can increase the home's value by 96.6 percent of the cost of the door, assuming the door increases the home's curb appeal. Replacing smaller elements, such as siding and windows, also can provide a high payout for a relatively low cost.Kitchen remodels have high average rates of return, if the amount spent on the remodel is minor. The same holds for bathrooms, as these are the two rooms buyers focus on most intensely when making purchase decisions. Buyers also pay attention to whether the roof, furnace, and other functional elements are reliable. For example, a buyer to may find it unlikely to justify spending extra on new kitchen appliances if the basement leaks.
