What the CARES Act means for you and your Loved Ones

Hi everyone👋, as you all know the government recently approved a $2.2 trillion relief bill to help aid with the effects of COVID-19 on our economy. The relief bill is called the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act and will help millions of people in this critical time.  This sweeping legislation is unprecedented […]

When does the Home Inspection take place in Queens NYC?

Today we’re answering a question that we get on occasion from Queens home buyers and sellers, especially when this is their first time buying or selling a property in NY. The question we’re talking about is, “When does the home inspection happen here in Queens?”. So when does the inspection happen here in Queens? First […]

What does an Accepted Offer mean in Queens NY?

Today we wanted to touch on something that we hear a lot of, and sometimes buyers and sellers are not one hundred percent clear on what this term actually means. So, here we will break it down and give you an idea so that you understand exactly what this term means here in in Queens. […]

How to Value Commercial Properties in Queens NY

Appraisal Income Approach In the appraisal world, the income approach, sometimes called the capitalization approach, is one of the most widely used approaches to determine value for income producing or investment properties. The income approach is relevant for appraisal assignments in which the subject property is leased, or could be reasonable leased, producing an income stream for […]

What listings do you have?

One of the questions that we tend to get from from home buyers here in Queens is, “what listings do you have”? When a buyer calls in and speaks to one of our team members, one of the first things that they usually ask us is what listings do you have? In our experience, this […]

How much Money do I need to put down to buy a Property in Queens?

One of the questions that we get a lot from Queens homebuyers is, How much do I need to put down?” This question is most common among first-time homebuyers. As a first time buyer, you’re probably excited because you’ve been saving for a while and now you’re wondering if you have enough to buy a […]

How do Buyer Agents get Paid in Queens?

One of the questions that we get a lot from Queens homebuyers is “how do you get paid?” This is a common question and very understandable since this may be a buyer’s first home purchase. Here we will give you kind a breakdown of how buyer agents are typically compensated and what common practice is […]

Why should I work with just one Agent?

One of the questions that we get a lot from Queens homebuyers is, “Why should I use just one agent?” Now, there are different schools of thought on this but here we will give you our professional opinion and perspective as to why we think it is important to work with just one agent when […]

Which Month is best to sell your House in Queens

This is something that comes up a lot during our consultations with Queens homeowners, and while it may seem like a simple answer (Spring/Summer) the truth is that the Fall & Winter offer other benefits like less competition which can help you get more or better offers because you’re not up against so many more […]

Can’t you just show me Properties?

One of the questions that we get from Queens homebuyers when they’re starting out in their in their house hunt is, can’t you just show me houses? On an initial home buying conversation, a good agent will ask you what you’re looking for, get an idea of your timeline, and more often than not, they […]