When you buy into a new construction, it is recommended to verify the reputations of the builders and developers. Some builders go above and beyond in terms of delivering a very high quality product and have completed many projects; their names are trusted among real estate professionals and home owners. Read more…
One of the many joys of owning a home is not having someone lording over you and your family, telling you what you can do and cannot do in the rental unit. Your home becomes your castle. Everything in the house is for you to do as you wish and Read more…
How long has the house been on the market? The question allows the seller to provide more than the listing info available, or may lead to reasons why they are selling. If the home as been on the market for a while, the price changes can be found on the Read more…
Owning a home comes with monthly mortgage payments, property taxes, homeowners insurance, repair and maintenance of the things that break. Seems like a lot of responsibility, but not necessarily more than coming up with the monthly rent that allows you to live in your apartment. If you miss your rent, Read more…
Start with Zillow and Trulia to get the final price of recently sold homes 3 to 6 months ago. Narrow the homes sold to a 6 block radius of the area where you want to buy at. If you are looking for a 3 bedroom house, make sure the home Read more…
Getting your homeowners insurance policy is one of the final steps of home ownership. Your rebate real estate agent will have the referrals you need. Or you can go to your car insurance agent, and they will probably have homeowners insurance policies available for you to choose from as well.
January 25th – 11 AM @ Flushing Queens Chinatown2020 Chinese New Year Parade in NYC’s largest Chinatown is not to be missed with yearly attendees of about 10,000 people. Starting from Union Street and 37th Avenue going south, and ending on Main Street going north with a parade route spanning Read more…
A well staged home adds value to the seller’s asking price. Do you notice that every piece of furniture seems to fit in perfectly, the living space clutter free, soothing background music once you enter, smell of fresh baked cookies for open house visitors, and everything meticulously arranged like a Read more…
Older homes are generally less expensive than newer homes. Since you paid less for an older home, when it is time to sell, their resale value will be less than newer homes as well. Older homes have higher quality original construction material such as brick and real wood floors that Read more…
Location is even more important for home owners than renters. Renters have the flexibility of 1-2 year leases. Buying and owning a home commits you to a location for a few years or more. It is important to know what you want, and not what your friends and family suggest Read more…