We are not shy about our love of Brooklyn. The culture, the people – each area has a special place in our heart. But we would be lying if we didn’t admit that, well, Red Hook is one of our favorites. Not only is our only office based in Red Hook, but RC founder & […]
Alright, so if you didn’t know by now, we love everything home related – buying, selling, furnishing, decorating, browsing… you get it. Well, we ALSO love everything holiday related – the sense of community, the beautiful lights, the whimsical decorations, the cookies/pies/cakes. So this year we wanted to do something that tied all of these […]
From everyone here at Realty Collective, we want to say a sincere thank you to all the veterans in Brooklyn and beyond. We are also proud to say that we’ve had three veterans work here on the RC team, one of them being Gino DiMeo. To Gino, to our veteran team members, and to all […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hey! It’s so great to introduce myself to you – I’m Farah and I’m working as {RC}’s new Executive Assistant! It’s already been such a welcoming atmosphere, working with all of you to help you find your Brooklyn homes. I’d love to share a few fun facts about me, since you all have done your […]
Brooklyn Bridge is our ongoing series featuring our clients’ real stories of what buying in Brooklyn is really like. Buying a home anywhere is a challenge. But buying in Brooklyn is a true journey. Finding that just-right combination of affordability, location, style, and livability can sometimes feel overwhelming. That’s why we wanted to bring you […]
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 […]
