15 or 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage, which one is right for you?

Answer provided by Rafael Reyes, Originating Branch Manager at Cross Country Mortgage LLC. Do you want lower monthly payments now or do you want to pay off your home faster? That’s one of the primary questions to answer when deciding between a 30-year fixed mortgage or a 15-year fixed mortgage. 15-Year Mortgage You have 15 […]

8 Things you can do to Prepare for Higher Energy Costs

If you’re living in America, then you already know about the rising gas prices, rising inflation, and rising energy costs. At this point, you’ve probably already seen your utility bills come in higher than normal. We recently received an email from ConEd with some good tips on how to prepare for rising energy costs and […]

What to know about Assistance Animals in Buildings with Pet Restrictions

Information provided by Neil B. Garfinkel, REBNY Broker Counsel, Partner-in-charge of real estate and banking practices at Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP Many residential buildings in NYC have pet restrictions and policies such as “no pets,” “no dogs,” “cats only,” etc. While pets are not a protected class under the Fair Housing Act (“FHA”), a housing […]

How much do you need for Emergencies? + Free COVID Tests + Airbnb’s New Search Feature

The team has recently been discussing a lot of different things and in our conversations we usually discover some really cool topics, tools, resources, etc. With that said, in our last few meetings we’ve been speaking about what’s happening in the economy and the importance of having an emergency fund. With mortgage rates rising, inflation running […]

6 Common Transaction Issues from Contract-to-Close

There are six major issues in getting from contract to close in Queens NY. These are the “moments of truth that put transactions at the greatest risk. Knowing these is critical, but also knowing the certain ways in which they can go wrong is equally critical. Above all others, your agent and your real estate […]

Documents needed when Selling a Coop in Queens NY

If you’re thinking of selling a coop, you may be wondering what documents are needed and what you will have to have ready for your agent in preparation for the sale. You won’t need too many documents, but there are some things that you’ll want to start gathering in order to avoid any potential issues. […]

A Guide to FHA Home Repairs in Queens NY

FHA is a popular loan option for many Queens home buyers, however, it is important that the home meets their guidelines. HUD is looking to cover three main points in their inspections: 1. Safety Protect the health and safety of the occupants. 2. Livability Adequate floor plan, bath, kitchen facilities, etc. 3. Soundness Correct physical […]

Queens Real Estate Market Report: Q1 2022

Last Updated on April 23, 2022 Queens Real Estate Market Report 2022, courtesy of the Queens Home Team at Keller Williams Realty Landmark II. Have a question? Contact Us Data Source: https://www.queenshometeam.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Queens-Real-Estate-Market-Report_Q1-2022.pdf Market Snapshot Happy Spring from QHT! Hopefully you’ve been enjoying the weather as it begins to warm up 🙂 Here at QHT headquarters […]