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Women-Owned Business Series: Matha from ButACake

Jul 12, 2022 ,,,,,,,

ButACake was founded in 2017 and works hard to create products that are equally delicious as they are nourishing. Although not a Brooklyn-based business, ButACake is located right next door in Jersey City, serving Jersey “with love” for the past five years. Read on about Matha’s journey below! Tell us about your business & why […]

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The Complete Guide to Buying Investment Property in NYC Guide

Jul 11, 2022 ,,,,,,,,

Buying your first investment property in NYC?  We’ll go over the pros and cons of investing in real estate vs the stock market, the tax benefits of real estate investing, how to calculate returns from rental properties, and challenge some commonly accepted advice such as buying investment property in an LLC.  Should I Invest in […]

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Summer 2022: To Rent or To Buy?

Jul 11, 2022 ,,,,,,,,,,,

As of July 2022, renters are having a rough go of it. Rents have been steadily increasing to meet higher demand & to combat increasing expenses for landlords (read: inflation); some even going so far as to offer gifts & crazy increased rents to secure their apartment. The whole rental process can be daunting, more […]

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Home Maintenance Series: Summer

Jul 11, 2022 ,,,,,,,,,,

Wondering what maintenance needs to be done on your home in the summer? Our best tip is to enjoy your space this season, inside and out, and only tackle the projects that absolutely need to be done! The list below is a great place to start. Inside of Your Home You’ve likely already done a […]

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“Just Stop Buying Lattes” — The Worst Homeownership Advice for Young People Today

Jul 11, 2022 ,,,,,,,,

For the millennial age group, it seems like buying a home gets more and more difficult every single day. We’ve been through a global pandemic, a housing shortage, and record inflation in just the last few years, let alone the significant events that changed finance forever during our childhoods.  So, why are people still saying […]

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Why Is It So Hard to Find An Affordable Brooklyn Rental?

Jun 10, 2022 ,,,,,,,

If you’re frustrated and overwhelmed with the state of rent in Brooklyn, you’re not alone. In fact, there are numerous factors that have been working together to cause New York’s entire rental market to go off the wall. Below, we’ll look into six of the most likely causes, as well as a few tips to […]

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Trying to Buy a Co-Op Home? Win The Hearts of the Board with These Proven Tips

Jun 10, 2022 ,,,,,,,,,,,,

Today’s real estate market doesn’t make it easy to purchase the home of your dreams. And it can be even more difficult in a co-op building, where a professional board will review your application from top to bottom before accepting your offer. Luckily, you can win their hearts with these insider tips ! Tip #1: […]

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What to Do if Your Newly Renovated Home Lacks Required Permits

Jun 10, 2022 ,,,,,,,,,,,

Moving into a recently-updated home can be one of the most exciting feelings. You don’t have to worry about that old stove losing function in the next few weeks, or that outdated carpet that you just can’t trust to be clean. But unfortunately, if the proper permits haven’t been pulled for the work that’s been […]

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Did You Know About These Brownstone Hidden Costs?

Jun 10, 2022 ,,,,,,,,,,,

Brownstones are an absolute dream for many Brooklyn residents. The historic details and perfect locations make them well worth the price for their residents, but if the monthly mortgage will eat up most of your take-home pay, you may want to think twice. Because brownstones come with a number of unknown costs — read on […]

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Can You Afford to Buy in Brooklyn? Four Ways to Find Out

Jun 10, 2022 ,,,,,,,

Interest rates have risen quickly over the past year, but what does that mean for homeowners today? Monthly costs will rise a bit, and financial planning is essential in making sure you can actually afford the home you’re pre-approved for. Walk through the steps below to ensure your dream home will feel comfortable in your […]

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