Why Timing The Market Rarely Works (And What To Focus On Instead)
The real estate market has its ups and downs, so buyers and sellers sometimes try to time the market to maximize their profits. Timing the…
Category: Buyers
How a Boiler Actually Works (and How to Spot Problems)
When you’re buying or owning a home in Staten Island or South Brooklyn (103xx / 11209 / 11214 / 11228), one major system that deserves…
The Great Divide: Why First-Time Buyers Feel Shut Out of Today’s Housing Market
If you feel like everyone buying their first home these days is a little older than they used to be, you’re absolutely right.According to the…
How to Tell If a Roof Is Nearing the End of Its Life
When you’re owning or buying a home on Staten Island or in South Brooklyn (103xx / 11209 / 11214 / 11228), the roof is one…
The Truth About Knob-and-Tube Wiring in Staten Island & Brooklyn Homes
When you’re buying or owning a historic home in Staten Island or South Brooklyn (103xx / 11209 / 11214 / 11228), one hidden system you’ll…
What a Certificate of Occupancy Really Means in NYC Real Estate
When you buy a home in Staten Island or South Brooklyn (103xx / 11209 / 11214 / 11228), one document that often gets overlooked is…
Boro Breakdown: Staten Island Real Estate Market This Week
This week, 53 single family homes closed across Staten Island, continuing a strong finish to the fall market.The median sale price came in at $720,000,…
The 203(k) Loan – Financing Fixer-Uppers the Smart Way
If you’re looking to buy a home in Staten Island or South Brooklyn (103xx / 11209 / 11214 / 11228) that needs repair or renovation,…
How Mortgage Pre-Approvals Really Work in NYC for Staten Island & Brooklyn Buyers
If you’re ready to buy in the Staten Island or South Brooklyn real-estate market (103xx / 11209 / 11214 / 11228), getting a mortgage pre-approval…
What Homeowner’s Insurance Actually Covers in NYC (And What It Doesn’t)
Buying or owning a home in Staten Island or South Brooklyn isn’t just about location or aesthetics, it’s about protection. One question many homeowners gloss…