How to Recognize Failing Roof Ventilation in Staten Island and Brooklyn
Proper roof ventilation is one of the least understood parts of home health. When it fails, heat and moisture get trapped in the attic, causing…
Category: Buyers
How Mortgage Rate Buydowns Work for Buyers in NYC
A rate buydown is one of the most powerful affordability tools in today’s market. Buyers, sellers or builders can pay upfront points to temporarily or…
Boro Breakdown: Staten Island Real Estate Market This Week
This week closed out with 32 single family sales across Staten Island. It’s a lighter count, but not unusual for this part of the cycle.…
How Mortgage Recasts Work for NYC Homeowners
A mortgage recast is one of the least understood financial tools available to homeowners. Unlike refinancing, a recast keeps your original loan, rate and terms.…
My Black Friday Gift to You: the Biggest Housing Myths Debunked (with Real Data)
You would not believe how good it feels to take a scary headline about the housing market and present the actual data that makes buyers…
ADU Height and Setback Rules Under NYC’s City of Yes
Accessory Dwelling Units are gaining momentum under the City of Yes plan. One of the most important pieces of the proposal is how tall an…
Early Signs of a Sewer Line Problem in Staten Island and Brooklyn Homes
A failing sewer line is one of the most expensive plumbing issues a homeowner can face. In older Staten Island and South Brooklyn neighborhoods, clay,…
What Clear to Close Really Means in a NYC Real Estate Deal
Buyers hear the phrase “Clear to Close” and assume they are finished. In reality, this stage means the lender has approved the loan and all…
How to Identify a Failing Chimney in Staten Island and Brooklyn
A chimney is one of the most exposed parts of a home. In Staten Island and South Brooklyn, decades of freeze and moisture cycles make…
How NYC Real Property Transfer Tax (RPTT) Works for Buyers and Sellers
Every NYC home sale includes a city transfer tax known as the Real Property Transfer Tax, or RPTT. Whether you’re buying or selling in Staten…