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…
Author: Joseph Ranola
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…
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…
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 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…
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…