NYC Homeowner Insights: MAR 2023

The New Interborough Express + NYC Borough Presidents are ready to Build + NYC’s Prohibited Buildings List Banning Short Term Rentals goes Live + 6 NYC Market Factors to consider for Out of Town Owners The New Interborough Express Have you heard of the Interborough Express yet? In short, it’s a large transit project that […]

NYC Homebuyer Insights: MAR 2023

Is Now a Good Time to Buy or Sell a Home? + Mortgage Insurance Premiums on FHA Loans reduced by 30 Basis Points + Guide for First Time Homebuyers in NY Is Now a Good Time to Buy or Sell a Home?  If you’ve been thinking about whether or not you should buy a property […]

Coop Selling Advice from an Experienced Queens Real Estate Attorney

Article courtesy of Rosemarie Ashbahian, Esq., DeRose & Surico, 213-44 38th Ave, Bayside, NY 11361, P: (718) 279-2000, E: rha@deroseandsurico.com Selling a cooperative apartment can be a lengthy and complicated process. With the real estate market constantly changing, it is important to have all your documents to ensure a smooth and successful transaction. When preparing […]

Sellers Concessions in Queens Real Estate: How They Work and What You Need to Know

When you’re buying or selling a home in Queens, you might come across the term “seller concession.” What does it mean, and how can it impact your mortgage payment? If you’re selling, how can impact your sale and/or net profit? In this blog post, we’ll explore what sellers concessions are, how they work, and the […]

Bank Troubles, What happened this Week and How it affects the Real Estate Market

Courtesy of: Rafael Reyes, Originating Branch Manager at Cross Country Mortgage. Troubles in the banking sector in the US and Europe completely overwhelmed the economic reports in driving financial markets this week. Investors shifted to safer assets, and mortgage rates moved lower. The impacts of the largest bank failure in the US since the financial […]

Should I Price my Queens Home Higher to Leave room for Negotiations?

As a Queens home seller, it’s understandable to want to get the most money possible for your property. However, some sellers fall into the trap of pricing their home higher than its market value to leave room for negotiations. While this strategy may seem like a good idea at first, pricing your home right from […]

Can I see how much my Queens’ Home is worth on a Real Estate Website?

As a Queens homeowner, it’s natural to want to know the estimated value of your property. Whether you’re looking to sell your home or just curious about its current value, there are several websites that can give you an instant home value estimate. While this is obviously not an accurate home valuation since it doesn’t […]

How do we Determine How Much a Queens Home is Worth?

We as real estate agents play a crucial role in determining the value of a property. While you can get an independent appraisal, check your Zestimate, or go off of your tax assessed value, it’s clear to us that the person who can provide the most accurate valuation of a property is a local/experienced Queens […]

What should I do to Prepare my Queens Home for Sale?

Preparing your home for sale in Queens can be a daunting task, but with the right preparation, you can increase your chances of a quick and successful sale. Some homeowners wonder if they should stage, make major repairs, do renovations, vacate tenants, etc. There are a lot of variables so it’s good to get an […]