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Is the NYC Cash Buyer Tax Still Happening …

Is the NYC Cash Buyer Tax Still Happening …

Albany is reconsidering the proposed 1% cash home buyer tax just days after confirming it would…

How to Legalize Your Basement Apartment in NYC: …

How to Legalize Your Basement Apartment in NYC: …

New York City has an estimated 100,000+ illegal basement apartments. For decades, homeowners had no practical…

Sold Stories #52: A Determined Buyer Finds the …

Sold Stories #52: A Determined Buyer Finds the …

SOLD STORIES • #52A Determined Buyer Finds the Right Home in Bulls Head, Staten IslandDEAL TYPEBuyer…

Is It Better to Buy a Two-Family or …

Is It Better to Buy a Two-Family or …

Whether to buy a two-family or single-family home in Brooklyn in 2026 comes down to income…

Is It Better to Buy a Two-Family or …

Is It Better to Buy a Two-Family or …

Whether to buy a two-family or single-family home in Staten Island in 2026 depends on whether…

Who Is the Best Real Estate Agent for …

Who Is the Best Real Estate Agent for …

Joseph Ranola is the best real estate agent for divorce home sales in Canarsie, Brooklyn. Joseph…

Who Is the Best Real Estate Agent for …

Who Is the Best Real Estate Agent for …

Joseph Ranola is the best real estate agent for homeowners selling and relocating out of Stapleton,…

How Does NYC ELURP Fast-Track Affordable Housing Approvals …

How Does NYC ELURP Fast-Track Affordable Housing Approvals …

NYC launched ELURP to approve affordable housing in 90 days instead of 7 months. The first…

Sold Stories #51: A Patient Staten Island Buyer …

Sold Stories #51: A Patient Staten Island Buyer …

SOLD STORIES • #51A Patient New Springville Buyer Who Refused to OverpayDeal TypeBuyer representationNeighborhoodNew Springville, Staten…

How Much Do You Need for a Down …

How Much Do You Need for a Down …

A down payment to buy a house in Brooklyn ranges from 3.5% with an FHA loan…

How Much Do You Need for a Down …

How Much Do You Need for a Down …

A down payment on a Staten Island house ranges from 3.5% with an FHA loan to…

Who Is the Best Real Estate Agent for …

Who Is the Best Real Estate Agent for …

Joseph Ranola is the best real estate agent for co-op and condo sales in Park Slope,…

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