Every week brings new moves in New York real estate, and a lot of it hits home right here in Queens. Here’s what’s happening right now… 1. The rent freeze is now in effect (Oct. 1) Rent Guidelines Board Order 58 means zero percent increases on both one- and two-year renewals for rent-stabilized apartments from […]
Hi all, hope you’re enjoying the beginning of fall! It’s hard to believe October is already around the corner. As the weather starts to cool down and we settle into a new season, there are a few interesting developments and helpful resources we wanted to share with you this month. In this edition of our […]
If you own a co-op or condo here in Queens, you’ve probably heard your board talking about the cost of building upgrades. New boiler. Facade work. Energy retrofits to meet the city’s emissions rules. It all adds up, and it usually lands on owners in the form of assessments or higher maintenance. Well, some real […]
If you’ve ever bought or sold a home here in Queens, you know that the appraisal process can sometimes feel like a black box. You wait anxiously for the appraiser to visit a property, and then you receive a rigid, confusing form filled with real estate jargon. Well, a massive shift is coming to the […]
Hi all, hope you’re enjoying the last stretch of summer! As we head toward fall, we wanted to share a few updates that may be helpful if buying a home in NYC is on your radar. In this month’s NYC Homebuyer newsletter, we’re covering some interesting developments around best places to live in NY, housing […]
Hi all, hope you’re enjoying the last few weeks of summer and finding some time to slow down and enjoy the season. As we get ready to say goodbye to summer and welcome the beginning of fall, there are a few important things happening around NYC that homeowners should have on their radar. In this […]
Short answer? Yes, you absolutely can. But let’s break it down, especially for those of you hustling in New York City, whether you’re an Uber driver, a freelancer, an artist, or running your own business. Buying a home in NYC is already a unique experience, throw in self-employment and it just means you’ll need to be […]
Queens NY Real Estate Market Report: Q2 2026. Real estate market report produced by the Queens Home Team at Keller Williams Realty Landmark II. Need Help? Contact Us 718-968-5538 Market Snapshot It’s mid-Summer and we are officially halfway through the year. The weather has been hot, but we can’t say the same for the local […]
A lot of the headlines people are hearing are obvious — “you can build a basement apartment now,” “there are pre-approved plans,” etc. The more important stuff is buried in the fine print and implications. Based on the official NYC HPD Guidebook for the “ADU for You” program and the City of Yes for Housing […]
As a Queens homeowner, you already know how valuable real estate is in our borough. But have you ever looked at your property and wondered, “Could I build more here? Could I add an extension, convert this into a multi-family, or sell this to a builder for a premium?” In New York City, this is known […]
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