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Open House Season Tips for Buyers and Sellers

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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Tips on Saving for a Down Payment

Feb 12, 2019 ,,,,,,,,

Buying into Brooklyn is no easy feat. Prices are continually going up and competition can be fierce when you find a good deal. The hardest part for most is securing the funds for a down payment, which in New York is generally more than the average 10% you are expected to have in other parts […]

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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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Tax Season Tips for Landlords by Gino Dimeo

Feb 06, 2019 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

  Something on many people’s “to do” lists  right now is getting our taxes in order. 2018 is the first year the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed at the end of 2017, will take effect. Confused? I’ve got you covered! Here is a basic year end tax tips guide to help you get the […]

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What Happens In a Co-Op Interview: One RC Client Story

Jan 30, 2019 ,,,,,,,,,,

Co-op interviews are one of the last of many steps towards securing your purchase in a co-op building. Living cooperatively can be a wonderful experience. Not only do you share in the building’s responsibilities with your neighbors, such as the opportunity to run and possibly sit on the board, you also share the property tax […]

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It’s 2019! Are you ready to buy?

Jan 15, 2019 ,,,,,

This past year did a number on the New York Real Estate market; pricey new developments, politics, taxes, zoning, the L Train shutdown debacle and much much more. On the bright side, for buyers throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, there was been an influx of listings. Neighborhood to neighborhood inventory is at its highest level since […]

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New Year Wishes from Realty Collective!

Jan 01, 2019 ,,,,,,,,,,,,

All of us at Realty Collective would like to wish you a Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed your time preparing, celebrating and getting ready for 2019 and had a lovely holiday season. We certainly did! Looking back on the past year has made us incredibly grateful for all we have. Being an active […]

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