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Brooklyn is Booming: Top Neighborhoods to Watch in 2022

Jan 25, 2022 ,,,,,,,,

If you currently live in Brooklyn —or if you’ve spent some time here in recent years— you know exactly why our housing market is hot. The residential feel, open streets, and incredible parks are just the beginning of what makes us special. Our iconic attractions, cute coffee shops and restaurants, and welcoming diversity are big […]

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Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions to Help You Save for Your Dream BK Home

Jan 12, 2022 ,,,,,,

If you’re anything like us, you have a whole set of dreams lined up for the new year. If one of those ambitions is to buy your very own place in Brooklyn, try not to fret — we’ll be here for you. Check out the home buying prep tips below to guide you through the […]

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What to Expect — Brooklyn’s Real Estate Trends in 2022

Jan 12, 2022 ,,,,,,,

If you’re thinking about moving this year, it’s essential that you understand the upcoming market and its effects on all parties involved — especially after our hot end of 2021. Buyers and renters will feel the effect of increasing demand, and sellers will see sale prices rise but not yet to their pre-covid amounts. Here’s […]

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Final Walkthrough vs The Punch List

Nov 04, 2021 ,,,,,,,,

When you buy new construction, you’re often buying the final product sight unseen. Sure, you’ve seen a model unit or drawings but the reality needs to be a lot more granular. This doc will take you through what’s called a “punch list,” and why you need it for new construction projects. What is a Punch […]

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Brooklyn Bridge | New Home Buyer in Windsor Terrace

Oct 18, 2021 ,,,,,,,,

We might sound like a broken record here, but buying in Brooklyn is an emotional rollercoaster. It’s such a nuanced market that it’s tough to know the ins & outs, plus it’s extraordinarily competitive. This is even truer for self-employed individuals, as it can be difficult to cobble together the financial documentation necessary to get […]

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Understand Transfer Taxes – and Their Loopholes

Oct 14, 2021 ,,,,,,,,,,,

If you’re looking into buying a Brooklyn home, it’s important that you understand all the costs that come up at closing. There are seller’s costs & there are buyer’s costs – and one of the trickiest costs that come up are called transfer taxes. What are transfer taxes? A transfer tax is the tax charged […]

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FHA LOANS: Qualifying Your Rental Income to Secure an FHA Loan

Oct 13, 2021

So, you’ve purchased a property & you’re collecting rent – now you want to get a FHA home loan. Luckily, there are some guidelines that can help you qualify the rent you collect as income, which can then help you secure the FHA loan.  There are, however, some lengthy rules to determine if your rental […]

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Co-Ops vs Condos – Take Our Personality Quiz!

Oct 13, 2021

So we’ve gone into full detail about the difference between condos & co-ops, the two most common types of units available in Brooklyn – and even chatted a bit about condo-ops. While there are core differences between the two, it can be hard to choose which one is the right fit for you.  Lucky for […]

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New Construction: Is it Right for Me?

Aug 16, 2021 ,,,,,,,

New construction is a beautiful thing — literally. But as with everything, there are two sides of the story. Let’s see if new construction in Brooklyn is the right buying choice for you. What is New Construction? This term is used to describe a project that starts from the bottom up. You’re buying a new […]

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Yep, You Need a Real Estate Lawyer—Here’s How to Find the Right One

Nov 03, 2020

Anyone buying real estate will need, at bare minimum, the help of three people—a mortgage lender, a buyer’s broker, and a real estate attorney. The attorney is the one who’ll prepare and negotiate the details of the contract and make sure your needs are being met and your investment protected. Many people wait until the […]

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