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Qualities of a Top Real Estate Agent | What to Look for in Queens

By Alan / February 24, 2018 / Comments Off on Qualities of a Top Real Estate Agent | What to Look for in Queens

Finding an agent you trust and who you enjoy working with can take a little work. If you’ve bought or sold real estate in the past, you will know that not all agents are created equally. It’s important that you work with an agent you trust, who will work tirelessly to help with your real…

Why You Should Get Pre Approved BEFORE Home Shopping In New York City

By Alan / February 21, 2018 / Comments Off on Why You Should Get Pre Approved BEFORE Home Shopping In New York City

If you want to buy a house in New York City it is imperative that you get pre-approved BEFORE you start home shopping. In our latest post, we will let you know why it’s necessary and what you can expect during the process! What Does Pre-Approved Really Mean? Before we tell you why you need…

Why Won’t My House Sell In White Plains?

By Alan / February 13, 2018 /

You’re trying to sell a White Plains New York house that just won’t sell? And yet – the news says the real estate market is heating up. The media is practically shouting again about multiple offers, high demand, and record-setting prices. So where’s your contract? These tips could be just what you need to help you sell…

Inherited a House in Queens? Basement Apartments, Tenants and the Tax Bill Nobody Mentions

By Alan / February 6, 2018 /

Inheriting a house in Queens raises two questions at once: what the law requires, and what to do with a property that is often a two-family home, frequently has an apartment downstairs that was never permitted, and has usually been in the same family for thirty or forty years. The legal process is the same…

The State of the Market for Buyers in Queens NY

By Alan / January 16, 2018 /

Is it still a buyer’s market today in Queens? As experts in the Queens real estate market, we get asked this question a lot. The answer isn’t as simple as yes or no. First off, it really depends on the property type and location. Single-family homes in great locations that are priced well have been…

How to Find a Good Real Estate Agent in White Plains

By Alan / January 9, 2018 /

Hiring a real estate agent in White Plains can be frustrating. So what are the steps on how to find a good real estate agent in White Plains? Many local large real estate brokers will spend thousands of dollars each month to ensure that their agents are the most visible, whether it be online, in the…

How to Sell Your House to an Investor in Queens & Brooklyn, NY

By Alan / December 19, 2017 /

Home ownership just isn’t what it was in the 1950’s. In the past, people would buy a home and live there for the rest of their lives, often passing it on to their family. Things have changed. Many first-time home buyers are going into it with the attitude that they’ll sell when it’s time for a change.…

How to stay in my home after foreclosure in Queens

By Alan / December 5, 2017 /

A recent study estimates that 47% of foreclosed properties are still occupied. When you first see that stat you may be surprised… but we’re not. What most people don’t realize is that banks aren’t in the business to own homes. They are in the business to loan people money. But when they have to foreclose…

What do I need to do to sell my house in Queens NY?

By Alan / November 28, 2017 /

You want to sell your Queens house, and you want to get top dollar. Excellent! But “What do I need to do to sell my house in Queens”? Here are some tips on how to get your home ready to sell if you’re looking for top dollar that the market will bear: *NOTE: These instructions…

Pros and Cons of an Open House in Queens

By Alan / November 24, 2017 / Comments Off on Pros and Cons of an Open House in Queens

There are many things you can do to sell your New York City property. And it’s a combination of these many things that will inevitably sell your house. You will want to implore a strategy that really works and doesn’t waste any time. Is an Open House right for your New York City home? Will it be worth the…