How Mortgage Pre-Approvals Really Work in NYC for Staten Island & Brooklyn Buyers
If you’re ready to buy in the Staten Island or South Brooklyn real-estate market (103xx / 11209 / 11214 / 11228), getting a mortgage pre-approval…
Author: Joseph Ranola
What Homeowner’s Insurance Actually Covers in NYC (And What It Doesn’t)
Buying or owning a home in Staten Island or South Brooklyn isn’t just about location or aesthetics, it’s about protection. One question many homeowners gloss…
What an Escrow Actually Is (NYC Real-Estate Edition)
When you’re buying a home in the NYC region, whether on Staten Island or in South Brooklyn, you’ll hear the term escrow repeatedly. It may…
Seller Advantage: Staten Island 90-Day Market Check
The past 90 days of Staten Island single family activity show a steady, balanced market heading into the year’s close.There are 793 active listings currently…
What a Title Search Actually Finds in Staten Island & Brooklyn Real Estate
When you’re buying a home in Staten Island or South Brooklyn (103xx / 11209 / 11214 / 11228), one of the most important steps is…
The Truth About Knob-and-Tube Wiring in Staten Island & Brooklyn Homes
When you’re buying or owning a historic home in Staten Island or South Brooklyn (103xx / 11209 / 11214 / 11228), one hidden system you’ll…
How to Tell if Your Basement Is Prone to Flooding in Staten Island & Brooklyn
When you’re looking at a home in Staten Island or South Brooklyn (103xx / 11209 / 11214 / 11228), one of the lesser-noticed but critical…
Why Historic Brownstones & Colonials Develop Settling Cracks
When you walk through a turn-of-the-century townhouse in Staten Island or South Brooklyn, you might spot something that catches your eye: a diagonal crack above…
Boro Breakdown: Staten Island Real Estate Market This Week
This week, 66 single family homes closed across Staten Island, marking another steady week in the mid-to-upper range of activity.The median sale price landed at…
Why Old Staten Island Homes Have Pine Upstairs (and Oak Downstairs)
When you walk into a historic Staten Island home - whether a 19th-century cottage or a Brooklyn brownstone with Staten Island influence, you may notice…