Boro Breakdown: Staten Island Real Estate Market This Week
This week, 50 single family homes closed across Staten Island. The median sale price landed at $677,500, which keeps the market sitting comfortably in the…
Author: Joseph Ranola
What Happens After the Home Appraisal in NYC – Staten Island & Brooklyn Edition
Getting an appraisal is a milestone but it’s not the finish line in a home purchase in Staten Island or South Brooklyn. What happens after…
How a Mortgage Rate Lock Actually Works for NYC Buyers
In a shifting interest rate environment, the mortgage rate lock is one of the most important tools for Staten Island and Brooklyn buyers. It protects…
What an Attorney Actually Does in a NY Real Estate Deal
New York is one of the few states where using an attorney for a residential real estate transaction is the norm, not an option. But…
The Art Of Negotiating Repairs Without Losing the Deal
The inspection is one of the most important steps in the home buying process. If it reveals unexpected problems with the house, the sale can…
Understanding the Universal Affordability Preference (UAP) Under New NYC “City of Yes” Zoning
One of the most significant zoning updates for housing in New York City is the Universal Affordability Preference or UAP, introduced under the City of…
How to Tell If Your Home Has Attic Ventilation Problems in Staten Island & Brooklyn
When you’re buying or owning a home in Staten Island or South Brooklyn (103xx / 11209 / 11214 / 11228), the attic is often out…
How to Tell If an Electrical Panel Needs Updating
If you own or are buying a home in Staten Island or South Brooklyn, pay attention to the electrical panel. Many older homes in 103xx…
How to Spot Plumbing Problems Before They Become Disasters
Plumbing problems are some of the most expensive issues Staten Island and South Brooklyn homeowners face. Old cast iron stacks, aging copper supply lines and…
How Escrow Works After Contract (and Why It Stalls Deals)
Once a contract is signed in a Staten Island or Brooklyn home purchase, many buyers think the hard part is over. It is not. The…