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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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Are you thinking about selling your Queens house? Before you list or sell it on your own, you should have your negotiation strategy in place. Always try to be one step ahead of your buyers. Use concrete facts to validate your asking price and consider anything about the house that could be used as ammunition to lower the…
New York is a judicial foreclosure state, which means a lender cannot take a house without suing for it and winning in court. That single fact shapes everything else: the process is slower here than almost anywhere in the country, it moves through defined stages with dates attached, and at several of those stages the…