A dating app built around credit scores just went viral. Here’s what it has to do with yourhomebuying journey — and why doing both on your own terms is something to celebrate. Valentine’s Day is behind us, but the conversations it sparked are still going. This year,one story kept popping up in our feeds: a […]
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), run by FEMA, is a critical resource for many Brooklyn homeowners, renters, and small businesses. But with the federal government currently in shutdown mode, the NFIP is also at a standstill—and that pause may affect your coverage. Let’s break down what this means for those of us who live […]
It’s not your imagination—the market feels frozen, and there’s a real reason for that. Homeowners across the U.S. are more locked in than they’ve been in over 40 years, and it’s creating a kind of gridlock that’s hard to ignore, especially in high-cost, high-desire cities like ours. Most Homeowners Won’t Trade Their Low RatesA recent […]
The latest federal tax changes under the Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” have raised the cap on the SALT deduction—that’s State and Local Taxes—for those who itemize their returns. If you live in New York, where taxes are no joke, that might sound like a big deal. The cap jumped from $10,000 to […]
New York City’s FARE Act went into affect this year, which killed the broker fee as we know it, took effect and many on every side of the apartment-rental game — tenants, brokers, and landlords — are still playing catch-up when it comes to learning these new rules. Designed to protect tenants, the act presents […]
There’s always buzz about the “next” Brooklyn neighborhood—where the cool cafés are just starting to appear and townhouses still feel (relatively) within reach. For some buyers, that means exploring properties with SRO designations. On paper, these buildings can seem like a deal: below-market pricing, rental income potential, and a foothold in a fast-changing part of […]
When we talk about living in Brooklyn—really living here—we’re not just talking square footage and subway access. We’re talking about making a space your own, even if that space is a tiny rental with plaster walls and unpredictable wiring. And if you’ve ever found yourself staring down a DIY project and wishing you had a […]
The housing landscape in the U.S.—and especially here in Brooklyn—has shifted dramatically in recent years. Between sky-high prices, persistent inventory shortages, and economic shifts that have made it harder for individuals to compete, buyers are getting creative. Increasingly, that means teaming up—with friends, siblings, or other non-romantic partners—to buy homes together. A recent NPR piece […]
Did you know that more than 80 million gallons of paint go unused every year in the United States? For NYC residents, that often means cans of half-used paint stacked in closets, basements, and hallways—uncertain what to do with them. Luckily, there’s now an easier and more sustainable option. Since launching in New York State […]
The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is the common database used by real estate pros to list properties for sale. It’s the reason you can easily open a map on Realtor, Zillow, or Redfin and look up that property you just drove past. While percentages might vary a bit by source and year, the vast majority […]
