Start with Zillow and Trulia to get the final price of recently sold homes 3 to 6 months ago. Narrow the homes sold to a 6 block radius of the area where you want to buy at. If you are looking for a 3 bedroom house, make sure the home Read more…
A well staged home adds value to the seller’s asking price. Do you notice that every piece of furniture seems to fit in perfectly, the living space clutter free, soothing background music once you enter, smell of fresh baked cookies for open house visitors, and everything meticulously arranged like a Read more…
Location is even more important for home owners than renters. Renters have the flexibility of 1-2 year leases. Buying and owning a home commits you to a location for a few years or more. It is important to know what you want, and not what your friends and family suggest Read more…
Located in the prime location of Downtown Flushing, Sky View Parc is one of the largest mixed-use developments in New York City. Tax abatement until year 2026. Sky View Parc Addresses: 4022 College Point Blvd, Flushing NY 11354 4026 College Point Blvd, Flushing NY 11354 4028 College Point Blvd, Flushing Read more…
Get notified instantly via email and push notifications to smartphone devices by setting up saved searches on popular websites/apps such as Zillow, StreetEasy, and MLSLI. When new homes are listed in your selected zip code or area, you will be notified by email or a smartphone alert. Spend a few Read more…
Get estimates from several contractors before you decide on who gets the work contract. They are more than happy to provide quotes on the amount of work that you are requesting to be done. The rebate you get back from your real estate agent at closing goes a long way Read more…
Your credit score is the culmination of years of managing your credit cards, spending history, and different accounts. A high credit score is usually assigned to someone who is always on top of their credit card balances. Once you start missing monthly payments, your credit score will take a hit. Read more…
House hunting is as much a marketing effort than purely a finding process for the buyer. Start by telling your friends and family that you are in the market to buy a home, and describe to them with as much detail of your dream home as possible. This is your Read more…
People make money by owning Manhattan real estate. On the other side of the coin, people also lose money by owning Manhattan real estate. Typically, buyers do not plan accordingly for life event changes that may occur within less than 5 years. A great Manhattan studio apartment that was affordable Read more…
Everyone could use a little financial help at some point from family and friends. That help could come in the form of a loan towards buying your first home. Often times, buyers are only thinking about coming up with sufficient funds for the down payment to get started on home Read more…