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Exploring the Advantages of Adjustable Rate Mortgages: Flexibility and Financial Benefits

First, let’s answer the question, “What are Adjustable-Rate Mortgages?”. An ARM is an alternative option to the traditional fixed-rate mortgage. Unlike fixed-rate mortgages, they provide borrowers with the flexibility of a fixed interest rate for a specific number of years, after which the rate and monthly payment can fluctuate. ARM loans are commonly structured in […]

Water Damage in Your Brooklyn Apartment or Home: Essential Steps for Recovery

Water damage in your apartment can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. Brooklyn residents, in particular, are no strangers to the challenges posed by flooding and water damage. As climate change intensifies storms and increases the frequency, water-related issues have become more prevalent. Whether it’s a burst pipe, a leaking roof, or another cause, dealing […]

Considering Renting vs. Owning: Exploring the Advantages and Financial Considerations

For many Americans, the decision between renting vs. owning a home may seem daunting, with doubts about their ability to cover the costs. However, it’s important to note that renting vs. owning each has advantages. Before you make a decision, take a moment to consider the following points. Advantages of Renting Renting a house or […]

Two Birds, One Stone:  Leveraging Tax Benefits By Using Cost Segregation to Immediately Write-Off All Impaired Assets

By Eli Loebenberg, CPA, CEO, Madison SPECS Over the last several years, the use of cost segregation studies as a means of lowering income taxes has gone from being a niche practice utilized by the savviest of real estate investors to an almost standard part of purchasing commercial real estate properties, whenever applicable.  This has […]

Spring Cleaning Tips For Homeowners

Spring has sprung, and you know what that means…spring cleaning! It’s time to open those windows, let the fresh air in, and clean out the grime your home collected during winter. It’s a new season, and what better way to start fresh than giving your home a good old cleaning! Keep reading below for a […]

NYC Student Housing: 8 Tips for Finding Your Perfect Place in Brooklyn

Are you planning to live off campus while attending the many colleges and universities in New York City? You can find housing in NYC for students all over, but consider moving out of the borough of Manhattan.  Brooklyn can be a home away from home and just a subway ride away from many of the […]

5 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health at Home

May is Mental Health Awareness month, meaning it’s a great time to make your mental health a priority (it always should be but, you know, life). One of the biggest factors affecting your mental health is your living space – without a comfortable and safe place to hang your hat, it’s tough to maintain a […]

5 Tips for Growing Your Own Balcony Garden

Living in Brooklyn, it’s considered a miracle if you get any shared outdoor space or a communal rooftop. It’s even more rare to have a private balcony or terrace, which means if you have one of those, it would be a sin not to take advantage of it. And no, fire escapes don’t count since […]

Top 6 Suggestions For Hiring Movers When Moving In Brooklyn

Are you moving to Brooklyn, NY? Or maybe you’re already in Brooklyn but have found a new place. Packing and hauling all your belongings can be stressful, which is why many people who move and live in the big apple hire movers. We put together a few suggestions to keep in mind when hiring movers […]

Sustainable Buildings Local Law 97 To Affect Brooklyn Buildings In 2024

If your local Brooklyn apartment has not been making sustainability efforts, it’s time to call your landlord and building owners. Local law 97 (LL97), part of the city’s Climate Mobilization Act in 2019, states that buildings 25,000 square feet and larger must limit harmful energy emissions.  Buildings across NYC will need to comply with the […]