Pollen counts are at their peak in NYC in April, May, and September. So even if you’re still feeling them now, we’re sorry to say that you only have a short reprieve before you get hit with them in in a few months. Of course, you can take over-the-counter medications to calm your symptoms or […]
As a kid, you may have heard that rhyme, “step on a crack, break your mother’s back” (sorry mom!). As an adult, a sidewalk crack could mean a whole lot more trouble than that. Broken sidewalks are considered a danger to pedestrians and New York City law holds homeowners responsible for fixing the sidewalks in […]
Given last year’s slowdown in the real estate market, staging your home is more important than ever if you hope to lock down a sale. You might think you need a bunch of money to properly stage a property, but that’s not the case. So don’t worry, no one’s asking you to win the lottery […]
Dust is a serious health hazard. Long-term exposure to high levels of dust in your NYC home can trigger asthma, allergies, headaches, dizziness, nausea, or even make you snore. It can also make your appliances less functional, clogging up your air conditioner and damaging your air quality. Regular cleaning is the obvious solution to keeping […]
Thanks to the new Good Cause Eviction Law, many New Yorkers are now protected from eviction or big rent hikes as of April 20th. What this means is that landlords must have a good reason to evict a market-rate tenant, and are now required to justify raising a tenant’s rent by a certain threshold. (Previously, […]
One of the biggest challenges in the current real estate market is the lack of inventory. What do you do if you’re a homebuyer and there are only a handful of properties in your location and price range with the features you want? There are a lot of people who are stuck in this cycle, […]
Not all buying journeys are alike—in fact, each deal has its own set of obstacles that will inevitably rear their ugly heads at precisely the worst possible time. That’s why we are bringing back our Brooklyn Bridge Blog Series. In this series, our past clients share their experiences so you can get a real sense […]
In a dynamic city like Brooklyn, where every street tells a unique story, the landscape of homeownership is evolving. A recent article in The New York Times sheds light on the increasing trend of single women purchasing homes before marriage. Let’s investigate the statistics and understand the factors influencing this trend. According to the article, […]
Over the past decade, the landscape of New York City’s housing market has undergone significant transformation, with costs surging by a staggering 68%. According to a recent report, this rise, the highest jump across the United States, undoubtedly impacts the lives of countless NYC residents. However, understanding the factors behind this increase can illuminate the […]
With sustainability in mind for Earth Day, you might be considering going green. A great way to get started is with the home first. For instance, a leaky faucet or toilet can have a negative environmental impact, wasting gallons of water each hour. The initial investment upfront to go green may seem intimidating to some, […]
