Tips for Waterproofing your Basement in Queens NY

Tips for Waterproofing your Basement in Queens NY, by Queens Home Team at Keller Williams Realty Landmark II. You bought your house because of the beautiful yard, the unbelievable hearth in the den, the two generous bathrooms and, of course, the enormous basement. You had big plans for that basement — it was going to […]

7 Tips for Saving More on Your Next Remodel

In 1986, Tom Hanks starred in a movie called “The Money Pit.” It was all about a couple’s adventures in remodeling what has to be the worst house ever. Even though it was a comedy, if you’ve ever been part of a big remodel, some of the situations the co-stars find themselves in (re: the […]

5 Easy Ways to Keep Water Out of Your Basement

All homes have quirks that require special care and consideration, but when it comes to homes with basements, it’s a whole different ball game. Instead of fighting with the light switch on the north wall, you’re trying to keep the carpet dry and catch any water long before it becomes a problem. Waterproofing the basement […]

5 Secrets to Success with your First Rental Property

You’ve been a homeowner for a while now and overall, everything’s gone pretty well. Your home is a comforting, safe place that has given more than it has taken — you’re pretty happy with how that purchase has gone, really. That’s why when your friend was talking about the frightening amount of rent he’s paying […]

Home Maintenance Reminder: Fire Extinguisher Inspectio

Where there’s smoke… If you’re like most people you don’t give your fire extinguisher a second thought… until you need it. Give yourself real peace of mind by performing a quick visual inspection, checking the pressure, and making sure that your fire extinguisher is in an accessible place should you need it in a hurry. […]

The Truth about Zillow Zestimates in Queens

Do you know how much your Queens home is worth? No, really, do you? Queens Homeowners and buyers often answer this question by turning to a figure known as a Zestimate, produced by Zillow.com. Zillow’s intention is to create an accurate value estimate for the over 100 million homes indexed by the site. Although it […]

4 Ways to Destroy your Queens Home Value

You’re a homeowner now, you can kiss bland uniformity goodbye the moment you turn your apartment keys over to your now former landlord. The world is your canvas — at least, that part of the world that you now are obligated to pay a monthly mortgage payment on — and you’re the artist that’ll mold […]

Home Maintenance Reminder: A/C Set Up and Check Up

Home Maintenance Reminder: A/C Set Up and Check Up. Provided by the Queens Home Team at Keller Williams Realty Landmark II. Need help, or have a question? Feel free to Contact Us anytime. Temperatures are rising with much warmer days just around the corner. It might seem like we just got through winter but spring […]

Tax Reform: What it Means and How it Affects the Queens Real Estate Market

“New Tax Reform: What it Means for the Real Estate Market in Queens NY”, Provided by the Queens Home Team at Keller Williams Realty Landmark II. Need help, feel free to Contact Us anytime. Congress has just passed the most sweeping tax code overhaul in decades and making sense of al the changes can be […]

Refrigerator Maintenance Time

Refrigerator Maintenance Time, provided by the Queens Home Team at Keller Williams Realty Landmark II. Need help, or have a question? Feel free to Contact Us anytime. Keep it Running Like New A fridge that stops working can be very costly. Spoiled food, replacement parts and service costs start to add up quickly. Even if […]