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Kitchen Upgrades on a Budget

Kitchen Upgrades on a Budget

Jul 31, 2019 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

It’s the last day of July and the last day of National Culinary Arts Month! We’d like to take this opportunity to share a couple of articles with you about making your cooking space worthy of creating delectable dishes. A renovated kitchen is usually at the top of a buyer’s and renter’s wish list but […]

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Tips on Finding a Roommate or Apartment Share.

Jul 24, 2019 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Long gone are the days when you had to rely on Craigslist alone to search for an apartment to share. Now there are so many options if you would like to post an available room in your space or are looking for a room for rent. From peer-to-peer apps like InsideDigs to sites that match you […]

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New Rent Laws in NYC and How They Affect You.

Jul 18, 2019 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

It’s been big news in the real estate world for the last month. The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 is officially in effect and rent laws have changed pretty dramatically. Tenant protections are at the forefront of many of these changes. For a more broad view of these new laws you should read […]

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Moving Tips for a Less-Stress Experience.

May 30, 2019 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Renters in Brooklyn usually move quite a bit. We know people that have lived in a dozen or so apartments during their time in New York. Rising rents, promotions that allow you to upgrade your space, growing families, and roommate issues all contribute to the need to trade up. And we can all agree that […]

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Money Saving Tips on Lucky Penny Day!

May 23, 2019 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Today is Lucky Penny Day, which is a perfect opportunity to talk about saving for a down payment and other important financial steps to take if you’d like to purchase a home. For advice on interests rates and other expertise in the area of mortgages, our friend Mark Maimon of Freedom Mortgage has posted several […]

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Open House Season Tips for Buyers and Sellers

May 06, 2019 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

You may have noticed a lot more homes on the market and “open house” signs posted in front of buildings as we are officially in the spring home buying and selling season. Not only is the weather getting warmer, which brings in more traffic to an open house, but serious buyers with children often want […]

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Ace Your Co-Op Board Interview by Jane Herro

Apr 25, 2019 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

If you’ve made it to the co-op board interview, you can be confident that your application is in good shape. At this stage, the board has already looked at your finances and thinks you would be a good match for tenancy – on paper. Now, all you have to do is prove you’d be a […]

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First-Time Home Seller Tips by Francesca Girardi

Apr 18, 2019 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Congratulations on owning your first home! You were so excited and proud of this major accomplishment. However, the time has come and you are even more excited to sell and continue your journey forward. Find the top tips below to be prepared as a first-time seller before you put your home on the market Do […]

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Home Buying and Selling Guide for the Spring Real Estate Rush

Mar 14, 2019 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Spring home selling and buying season is approaching! Below is a guide for both sellers and buyers to prepare for the process! For Sellers: You’ve decided to sell you home! I know that sometimes this isn’t an easy decision and can feel overwhelming at first. Don’t worry, though, because I can talk you through it! Finding a […]

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Inheriting Property and Estate Planning Part I by Gino DiMeo

Feb 07, 2019 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

With home prices skyrocketing in the Carroll Gardens area over the last couple of decades, estate planning has become a topic of major importance amongst families in the area. Homes that were bought by middle class folks at a relatively reasonable price many years ago are now worth 3 and 4 million dollars. In 2014 […]

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