How Home Appraisals Actually Work in NYC
When you’re buying or selling in Staten Island or South Brooklyn, the home appraisal can feel mysterious - yet it plays a big role in…
Author: Joseph Ranola
Why Timing The Market Rarely Works (And What To Focus On Instead)
The real estate market has its ups and downs, so buyers and sellers sometimes try to time the market to maximize their profits. Timing the…
How a Boiler Actually Works (and How to Spot Problems)
When you’re buying or owning a home in Staten Island or South Brooklyn (103xx / 11209 / 11214 / 11228), one major system that deserves…
Boro Breakdown: Staten Island Real Estate Market This Week
This week, 53 single family homes closed across Staten Island, continuing a strong finish to the fall market.The median sale price came in at $720,000,…
The 203(k) Loan – Financing Fixer-Uppers the Smart Way
If you’re looking to buy a home in Staten Island or South Brooklyn (103xx / 11209 / 11214 / 11228) that needs repair or renovation,…
How to Tell If Windows Need Replacing (and When They Don’t)
When you own or are considering a home in Staten Island or South Brooklyn (103xx / 11209 / 11214 / 11228), windows are one of…
What a Certificate of Occupancy Really Means in NYC Real Estate
When you buy a home in Staten Island or South Brooklyn (103xx / 11209 / 11214 / 11228), one document that often gets overlooked is…
Seller Advantage: Staten Island 90-Day Market Check
The past 90 days of single family activity across Staten Island continue to show a healthy and balanced market as we close out fall.There are…
The Great Divide: Why First-Time Buyers Feel Shut Out of Today’s Housing Market
If you feel like everyone buying their first home these days is a little older than they used to be, you’re absolutely right.According to the…
How to Tell If a Roof Is Nearing the End of Its Life
When you’re owning or buying a home on Staten Island or in South Brooklyn (103xx / 11209 / 11214 / 11228), the roof is one…