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Three Key Tax Deductions Landlords Should Know

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 […]

Understanding the True Cost: Real Estate Agent Fees Demystified

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 […]

5 Ways To Decide How Much To Offer

Finding the perfect place is only the first step in buying a home. After that, comes the tricky dance of figuring out how much to offer so that you not only land the home, but also a good deal in the process.  Here are five ways we suggest aspiring home owners approach this delicate negotiation.  […]

A Buyer’s Guide To Home Appraisal

A Buyer’s Guide To Home Appraisal If you plan to buy a home, you might be surprised to learn that your lender will be conducting an independent appraisal of the home you’ve picked. It’s not enough for them to go off the home’s list or sale price on faith alone. And that makes sense. After […]

Docs You’ll Need for Your Mortgage Loan Application and the Underwriting Process

We’ll be upfront about this: one of the most draining parts of the homebuying process can be the mountain of paperwork and documentation you’ll need to wade through in order to secure your loan. But with the right attitude and by giving yourself the gift of a few months’ lead time, you can make the […]

Registration Now Open For Our Free Workshop Series

Whether you’re thinking about buying or focused on selling, we’ve got you covered. We’ve just opened up the next three months of slots for our ongoing free education workshops, Buying Into Brooklyn and Selling in Brooklyn. Both workshops are led by a powerhouse team of women who’ve helped countless buyers and sellers navigate these complex […]

Pre-War, Post-War, New Construction 101

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. Let’s break down each so […]

6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Refinance

Refinancing your mortgage can be the smartest financial decision you ever make. It can also be risky. And a time sink and a mental drain. But when you do it right? Hoo boy, can it mean big savings in the long run. So if you’re debating it, we’re giving you six questions to ask yourself […]

7 Surprising Reasons Winter Is a Good Time To Sell Your Home

We’ve shared some tips about selling in winter with you before and we still think there are some surprising advantages people often overlook! But, this winter is unlike any other—and the Brooklyn market is unlike any other market. What we’re saying is that there are a lot of variables that your seller’s agent can talk […]

How To Compare Mortgage Loan Offers

Comparing mortgage loans is one of the smartest things you can do to ensure you’re making an informed decision about a financial matter that will affect your life for years to come—maybe decades. Put it that way and it only makes sense to sit through some uncomfortable conversations with a few loan officers. But don’t […]