Queens Real Estate Transaction Overview

…Detailed steps to buying and selling real estate in Queens County It is difficult to estimate how long the process will take, from acceptance of an offer to closing.  Assuming a loan can be secured in a timely fashion, one can move from contract to closing on a condo/residential home in about 60 days. However, the cooperative […]

4 Hazards of Selling your Queens Home without an Agent

When real estate markets are on the upswing (like the Queens real estate market), it’s common for sellers to get creative and look for new ways to turn a profit. Some cash-saving measures, like competitive pricing and high ROI renovations, are great tools for getting the most from a deal. Others, like selling without an […]

How to Estimate Queens Home Values

What to know about Queens Home Values Why should I estimate my home’s market value? Establishing your home’s market value gives you greater control over your property taxes, insurance premiums, and the sale or refinancing of your home.  Many people hire professional appraisers to estimate their home’s market value.  However, there’s no reason why you can’t […]

This Month in Queens Real Estate: APRIL 2015

April 2015 Queens Real Estate Market Update Homes sales increased in March while inventory levels remained tight. Inventory typically reaches its low point during the winter months, but the current level is well below that of last year. This led to higher than expected home price increases. While home price gains are good for homeowners, […]

5 Queens Home Buyer Turnoffs

Putting your Home, Coop, or Condo on the Market? Consider these common Queens home buyer turn-offs and make sure you’re in good hands with potential buyers… 1. DIRTY OR CROWDED HOMES It can’t be overstated how important it is to de-clutter and clean your home before selling it. Buyers want to look at your home, […]

Just Listed: 3 Family Home For Sale at 19-08 81st St in East Elmhurst Queens!

George & Abigail Herrera  Introduce another Three Family for Sale at 19-08 81st St in East Elmhurst, Queens NY!!! Privacy, great views, and convenience are featured in this lovely East Elmhurst 3 Family Home for Sale. Offered for sale by George Herrera, Abigail Herrera, and the Queens Home Team at Keller Williams Realty. This 3 […]

Thinking about Selling your Queens Home? Start by Googling your Address…

4 Reasons to Google your Address Your house, coop, or Condo has an online identity, and whether or not you’re thinking about selling, you should know what it is. Here are some of our favorite reasons to Google your address, because you bet that Queens home buyers will… To see if Megan’s Law Registrants Live […]

How to Prevent your Water Meter & Pipes from Freezing in the Winter

Most water meters and pipes are in basements, crawl spaces, and other unheated areas, where cold winter temperatures could cause them to freeze. Homeowners are responsible for protecting meters and pipes from freezing If the meter freezes and breaks because you failed to take reasonable steps to protect it, DEP will repair or replace the […]

This Month in East Elmhurst Real Estate: MAY 2014

  Click picture below to enlarge image. For a market snapshot of your neighborhood, email: george@queenshometeam.com  Content courtesy of George Herrera w/the Queens Home Team at Keller Williams Realty. (https://halcyonliving.co.uk/)