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Why So Many Homeowners Are Staying Put—and What That Means for Brooklyn Buyers

Why So Many Homeowners Are Staying Put—and What That Means for Brooklyn Buyers

Nov 12, 2025 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

It’s not your imagination—the market feels frozen, and there’s a real reason for that. Homeowners across the U.S. are more locked in than they’ve been in over 40 years, and it’s creating a kind of gridlock that’s hard to ignore, especially in high-cost, high-desire cities like ours. Most Homeowners Won’t Trade Their Low RatesA recent […]

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What the New SALT Cap Means (and Doesn’t Mean) for NYC Homeowners

Nov 12, 2025 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

The latest federal tax changes under the Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” have raised the cap on the SALT deduction—that’s State and Local Taxes—for those who itemize their returns. If you live in New York, where taxes are no joke, that might sound like a big deal. The cap jumped from $10,000 to […]

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To Broker or Not: A Decision Framework for Small Brooklyn Landlords

Nov 12, 2025 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

New York City’s FARE Act went into affect this year, which killed the broker fee as we know it, took effect and many on every side of the apartment-rental game — tenants, brokers, and landlords — are still playing catch-up when it comes to learning these new rules. Designed to protect tenants, the act presents […]

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Is Your Apartment Prepared for Fire Emergencies?

Apr 19, 2022 ,,,,,,,,,

One of the most difficult factors that comes along with apartment living is the potential of fires that are not in your control. The catastrophes can lead to lost possessions, injuries, and even deaths when they spread too quickly. That’s why it’s important to be prepared. And if you’re renting out or selling your home, […]

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Want Quality Tenants? Then Make Sure You’re a Quality Landlord. Here’s How.

Feb 09, 2022 ,,,,,,,,

Being a landlord is a specific type of responsibility that is not for the faint of heart. It takes commitment, diligence, and flexibility – because if you want good tenants, then you need to be a good landlord. Here are some tips to make sure you’re living up to your potential as a Brooklyn landlord. […]

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Want to Know the Secret Behind Stress-Free Tenant Screening?

Jan 05, 2022 ,,,,,

Being a landlord is a great way to earn a living, or even some extra side cash, but it definitely comes with its challenges — one of the biggest being bad clients. It can be tricky to find individuals, couples, friend groups, or families who will pay you on time and treat your home well. […]

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Pre-War, Post-War, New Construction 101

Jan 24, 2021 ,,,,,

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 […]

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Winter = “Heat Season” for New Yorkers

Oct 05, 2020 ,,,

Do you know about “heat season” in New York? Chances are, even if you’ve never heard of it, you’ve wondered about when exactly your landlord plans to turn the heat on during a cool morning or chilly night. Turns out, it’s not guesswork. There are legal guidelines for landlords about providing sufficient heat and hot […]

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You’re Invited: Insider Tips and Tricks to Moving in NYC | THIS Friday!

Mar 23, 2020 ,,,,,,,,,,,

Update: See the full presentation below. Join us this Friday at New York’s hottest meeting spot—Zoom Meetings—for an insider’s look at everything you need to know about moving in NYC. Our founder, Victoria Alexander, will be sharing the info she’s acquired over the past 15+ years helping people find their new home in Brooklyn.  The […]

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What Could the Coronavirus Possibly Have to Do With Your Mortgage?

Mar 04, 2020 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

OK, we were surprised, too. But what at first sounds ridiculous can actually be pretty quickly connected to this week’s decision by the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by half of a percent as an effort to head off the potential negative effects of the coronavirus on the economy. And while you might be […]

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