How a Property Survey Impacts Your Closing in NYC
A property survey is one of the most underrated but influential documents in a real-estate closing. In Staten Island and Brooklyn, where lot lines are…
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How Certificates of Occupancy for One-Family vs Two-Family Homes Work in NYC
In New York City, your home’s Certificate of Occupancy (CO) isn’t just paperwork. It defines legal use, unit count and occupancy. For buyers in Staten…
What a Commitment Letter Actually Means
That “commitment letter” your lender sends isn’t the green light to celebrate yet. In NYC real estate, especially Staten Island and Brooklyn, it’s a crucial…
Seller Advantage: Staten Island 90-Day Market Check
The last 90 days of single family activity across Staten Island paint a consistent picture. No major swings, no surprises. What you have right now…
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 to Identify a Failing Subfloor in Staten Island and Brooklyn Homes
A failing subfloor is one of the most expensive “hidden problems” inside older Staten Island and South Brooklyn homes. The subfloor sits between your finished…
What the City of Yes Rules Say About Detached ADUs
The City of Yes for Housing Opportunity initiative is rewriting how New Yorkers can use their property and one of its most transformative features is…
The Hidden Impact of Closing Dates: How Timing Can Save (or Cost) You Thousands
The closing meeting is the final step in the home buying process and the point at which you officially become the owner of your new…
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…
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…