If you’re in the market to buy a home (particularly if it’s your first), it’s important to know how to deal with the many upfront costs associated with purchasing a home. With everyone having easy access to mortgage calculators and property tax information, it can be easy to trick yourself into believing you know exactly […]
With an end to the Eviction Moratorium expected October 1, September may be the final month many New Yorkers can be certain they have a place to call home. Last week, the Office of Court Administration (OCA), which had been overseeing the moratorium process signaled that it will take no further steps to extend the […]
We were thrilled to see coverage of an important recent Realty Collective-brokered sale in the New York Post’s Gimme Shelter column last week. Not only are Tina Fallon and Sam Sifton, her husband and Assistant Managing Editor of the New York Times, Red Hook family, they’re also Realty Collective family. Tina has been an agent […]
DATE: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 4 PM Join us for a fun and informal discussion of all things home-buying in Brooklyn, featuring an all-women panel. Come with questions! REGISTER HERE——– Buying a home in Brooklyn has always been challenging—and COVID-19 hasn’t helped matters. But we’re not giving up! We love Brooklyn and we’re here […]
Realty Collective President Victoria Alexander and longtime Agent Tina Fallon recently sat down for a live Q+A to answer questions about anything—and everything—Brooklyn real estate. Check out some highlights on our YouTube channel. Want to AMA IRL? Give us a call with any real estate questions. Seriously, anything! It’s one of our favorite parts of […]
In case you missed it, way back in April—remember April?—Realty Collective President Victoria Alexander presented this short and sweet guide to moving in NYC. How much lead time do you need? Maybe more than you think. When do you tell your landlord? ASAP (especially if you’re willing to postpone a move for a rent reduction). […]
Right now can feel like there’s no end in sight to the pandemic crisis we’re all dealing with right now. Relationships are feeling the strain and some will inevitably end during this challenging time. Because we know many people may be facing this situation, we wanted to revisit this blog piece from last year that […]
What is a short sale?A short sale is the sale of a home for less money than the homeowner still owes on the mortgage. Short sales typically occur when the homeowner has fallen behind on the mortgage payments due to financial hardship. For the bank or lender that owns the mortgage, a short sale is […]
You’re a working adult with a reliable job and an income good enough to buy a place in Brooklyn. All of these things are worth celebrating (especially right now!). But if you think your days of cover letters are behind you, it’s time to reconsider. If you’re on the hunt for a new home, writing […]
A topic we seem to keep revisiting this summer—whether in blogs, questions from clients, or in online discussions—is security. How do we ensure we stay safe, protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our belongings? Given the tremendous insecurity we’re all living with right now, it’s only human nature to worry about what’s important to us. […]
