Click to make your 15-minute appointment with Victoria. Brooklyn real estate in the middle of COVID was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. First came the dizzying number of neighbors who left town for more room (or, sadly, because they lost a job) and then came a seller free-for-all—along with rent drops that ensured the cost of […]
Seller Tips for Selling a Home with Pets Spring equals open house season for real estate, so now is the perfect time to get your place in shape if you plan to sell anytime soon (we’re quickly shifting to a seller’s market right now, if you didn’t know). Part of making your place as attractive […]
Brooklyn real estate ads are often a slew of acronyms (WFH is hot this year) buried in a heap of adjectives (“cozy” can have…several meanings). But one thing you’ll come across often are the big three descriptors—pre-war, post-war )you’d think these two would cover it all, right?), and new construction. We’ll break down the […]
Everybody worries about their taxes. And every buyer worries about how they’re going to look to mortgage brokers but don’t overlook the fact that they’re often the people in the best position to help you look good to their higher ups. Thinking about buying? Consider talking to a mortgage broker before you file your taxes. […]
We’ve seen it time and time again — even when searching for our own places. You think and think about all the things you want to know about an apartment before you see it, but the instant you step over the threshold, your mind goes blank. There’s so much to look at, an agent who’llprobably […]
You may not have heard of National Walking Day (admittedly, we hadn’t), but it turns out that—unsurprisingly—New York City once again topped Walk Score’s list of Most Walkable Cities in the country for 2020. In a year of lockdowns, many of us discovered there was nowhere else we’d rather be than a place where (most) […]
Whether it can be attributed to the typical busy spring real estate season, or an improving economy, as of March 2021, interest rates are once again on the rise. While many buyers were able to lock in at historically low rates late 2020/early 2021, that may now be changing. Don’t get us wrong—rates are still […]
We know countless renters are struggling in New York City (and beyond) these days but we also recognize that the kinds of landlords we work with (you know who you are and thank you) are not massive developers and faceless management companies, but real people with bills to pay. So when we came across […]
If you’re a Brooklyn landlord with the upcoming tax filing deadline on your mind, we want to share a few key deductions to think about. A reminder that we’re not accountants, so use these as a guide but confirm all deductions through a tax professional. Landlord Tax Deductions | Business Expenses Provided you’ve kept good […]
Get in touch to schedule a phone call to discuss your Brooklyn home search! Buying a home shouldn’t make you feel like you’re taking a crash course in Real Estate 101, but it sometimes does. Between unfamiliar processes and obscure line items, the learning curve can be intimidating. That’s why it’s critical that buyers work […]
