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 […]

Rent Stabilization De-Regulation in a 421a Building

Answer provided by Neil B. GarfinkelREBNY Broker CounselPartner-in-charge of real estate and banking practices at Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP Question: It is my understanding that the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (“HSTPA”) generally prohibits deregulation of rent stabilized apartments (meaning that a rent stabilized apartment will never become a free-market rate apartment). Does that […]

5 Tips for Multi Family Investing

Queens’ Investors continue to choose multi family homes, and it is no surprise considering the many benefits that come with them. Everything from their higher income potential to their ease of financing mean that investing in these properties is a smart move. If you are considering purchasing a multifamily property for the first time, you […]

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Challenge your NYC Property Tax Assessment

If you’re an NYC homeowner, then you know that your annual Notice of Property Value (NOPV) comes out every January 15th. In this NOPV, it indicates your property’s Market Value, Assessed Value, Effective Market Value, Exemptions, and Taxable Value. In the NOPV, it gives you instructions on how to challenge your assessment if you disagree […]