We’ve all been glued to our TVs and following along on social media, trying to get the low-down on buying a bargain fixer upper. A little sweat equity, a lot of elbow grease, and some imagination can make it your very own dream house. But we’ve been enticed by those turn-key properties, too. Imagine stepping […]
We talked last week about how challenging it can be to scrape and save enough to make it to that 20% goal for a down payment (especially in Brooklyn) and while there are plenty of alternatives to a traditional mortgage product requiring that hefty down payment, let’s assume for today’s purposes that you’re trying to […]
If you missed Do You Really Need a Will? hosted by Realty Collective’s Victoria Alexander and presented by Attorney Jessica Wilson, you can watch it on our YouTube channel! We hope you’ll join us. And as always, please reach out if you have any follow-up questions. Jessica Wilson | (212) 739-1736 | info@jessicawilsonlaw.com Victoria Alexander […]
During his Thursday daily briefing, Governor Cuomo announced an extension of the eviction moratorium through August 20. Previously, the moratorium was set to expire on June 20. This applies to both residential and commercial tenants. Cuomo remains resistant to calls for a rent moratorium (as mortgage-holders have received) but announced the rent issue would be […]
For many New Yorkers—particularly Xers and Millennials—the path to home ownership often involves gift money for that 20% down payment. If that’s not you, we get it (trust us), and we’ll be covering alternatives in the next few articles because you’re far from alone. For those who do have access to gift money, it can […]
549 41ST ST #1B VIDEO TOUR STREETEASY LISTING Whether it’s the panoramic views—from the Statue of Liberty, across the Manhattan skyline, and on to the rest of Brooklyn—the vibrant mix of Latino and Asian cultures, or the lure of the waterfront, Sunset Park is currently our most-requested neighborhood among those buying in Brooklyn. Sure, The […]
Did you miss our recent Buying Into Brooklyn presentation? No worries—you can view the full presentation on our YouTube channel. (Did you know you can also virtually tour homes for sale there too? Check it out.) Below, you can read up on some of the presentation’s key takeaways. Attendees also received the latest edition of […]
A Guide to Finding a Real Estate Attorney in NYC You might not expect us to say this but having a good real estate attorney on your team is arguably more important than working with a vet buyer’s agent when you’re buying in Brooklyn. That’s because in New York City, buyers’ agents are only responsible […]
When it comes to buying a home in Brooklyn, it’s easy to get caught in the headlights of that down payment—and with good reason! 20% down in New York City can (and does) often run into the six digits. But what you may not know is that you actually have a surprising number of options […]
The New York City Council is introducing a suite of bills at today’s remote hearing aimed at supporting both commercial and residential renters. While New York is currently under a 3-month moratorium on evictions, this measure would beef up supports for renters by introducing anti-harassment measures, plus would block marshals or sheriffs from taking property […]
