Daily NYC real estate news episodes covering Staten Island and Brooklyn markets, policy, and homeowner tips.
Middle-income NYC homeowners are being squeezed by rising property taxes, insurance, and utility costs while property tax relief programs remain limited to low-income and senior…
NYC homeowners pay a hidden tax through the water and sewer charges that fund city infrastructure projects unrelated to water service. Most homeowners have no…
Market pressure is building with low inventory and rising demand. What buyers and sellers need to know heading into spring 2026.
More NYC seniors are taking in roommates to afford rising taxes and costs. Joseph Ranola explains the trade-offs, the SCHE tax break, and when to…
NYC water rates are going up again. What it means for homeowners already squeezed by rising costs.
Families are losing inherited NYC homes to title disputes and partition actions. Joseph Ranola explains how to protect a home passed down on Staten Island…
Delinquencies are rising, some older sellers are losing money, and taxes keep climbing. Joseph Ranola breaks down the building pressure for Staten Island and Brooklyn.
NYC's FY26 water rate rises 3.7%. Joseph Ranola explains the increase and why stacking costs matter for Staten Island and Brooklyn homeowners.
A growing trend of seniors taking in roommates to afford rising property taxes and costs of homeownership in NYC.
Downtown Brooklyn added a record wave of new homes with thousands more in the pipeline. Joseph Ranola explains what new supply means for buyers and…