Boro Breakdown: Staten Island Real Estate Market This Week
Staten Island posted 54 single family closings this week. That’s a healthy number for this point in the cycle and tells you buyers are still…
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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…
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.…
What the 2026 Housing Forecast Means for Buyers & Sellers in Staten Island
The 2026 housing market is already taking shape, and buyers and homeowners in Staten Island are asking one big question: Will it finally get easier…
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…