Understanding Co-Op Flip Tax in NYC

By Daniel Akerman, Listing Specialist with Keller Williams Realty Landmark II. One of the many closing costs that sellers and buyers may come across in the sale or purchase of a New York City co-op apartment is something called the “flip tax.” In this article we’ll take a quick look at what the co-op flip […]

Mortgage Market Update: 12/2/22

Courtesy of Rafael Reyes, Originating Branch Manager with Cross Country Mortgage, LLC Mixed News It was a packed week for major economic events. The comments from Fed officials and the inflation data were favorable for mortgage markets, while the labor market report was not, and mortgage rates ended the week a little lower. In a […]

How Buyers and Sellers in NYC can BOTH save on Closing Costs

By Daniel Akerman, Realtor and Listing Specialist with Keller Williams Realty Landmark II. The Best Kept Secret in NYC Real Estate Did you know there’s a way that both the buyer AND seller of a property in NYC can save on closing costs without costing each other a dime? If you didn’t, don’t worry. Most […]

Get your House ready Now, Sell Later

Quite a few of our clients are considering selling their Queens’ houses, and if you’re in that same boat, now is a great time to do a little prep work. Here are a few home-improvement tips we recommend to get your house ready now, and sell later: 1. Embrace Spring Cleaning Now is that special […]

Queens Real Estate Market Report: Q2 2022

Last Updated on July 25, 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/2022/07/Queens-Real-Estate-Market-Report_Q2-2022.pdf Market Snapshot Happy Summer from QHT! Hopefully you’ve been enjoying the warm weather and sun filled activities. Here at QHT we’ve been enjoying […]

6 Common Transaction Issues from Contract-to-Close

There are six major issues in getting from contract to close in Queens NY. These are the “moments of truth that put transactions at the greatest risk. Knowing these is critical, but also knowing the certain ways in which they can go wrong is equally critical. Above all others, your agent and your real estate […]

Documents needed when Selling a Coop in Queens NY

If you’re thinking of selling a coop, you may be wondering what documents are needed and what you will have to have ready for your agent in preparation for the sale. You won’t need too many documents, but there are some things that you’ll want to start gathering in order to avoid any potential issues. […]

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 […]