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How to Get Involved in Your Local Brooklyn Community Gardens

If you’re living in Brooklyn, you might be interested in exploring and contributing to the vibrant community garden scene connecting the borough. These green spaces are more than just pretty spots—they’re vital hubs that exemplify New Yorkers’ dedication to their neighborhoods. Here’s how you can join and participate in these thriving gardens. 1. Discovering Community […]

Enhancing Indoor Air Quality in Your NYC Apartment

The recent return of Canadian wildfire smoke to New York City highlights the importance of maintaining healthy air quality inside your apartment. With more wildfire smoke expected this summer, it’s crucial to take measures to protect yourself and your family from harmful pollutants. Here are five practical ways to enhance the air quality inside your […]

Contingent Offers vs. All Cash Offers: Which is Better?

In the competitive New York City real estate market, sellers often assume that all-cash offers are the safest choice. However, there are situations where mortgage contingent offers may be less risky and even more attractive in the long run. As cash offers surge in popularity, it’s essential for sellers to carefully review potential buyers’ financials […]

What is a REBNY Financial Statement and Why is it Important?

When buying a co-op apartment in NYC, the REBNY Financial Statement is a crucial document that sellers and listing agents use to assess the financial strength of potential buyers. This ‘balance sheet’ summarizes a buyer’s assets, liabilities, monthly income, and projected expenses. It helps determine if the buyer meets the co-op’s strict financial requirements during […]

NYC Sellers: Making a Move Out Plan

Imagine this: you went through the whole process of renovating your home, listing it, finding the right buyers, and moving through the deal process. Closing day approaches faster than you expected, and all of a sudden you realize, Holy cow! I have to move! That’s why we tell all of our sellers to create a […]

Streamlining Real Estate Closings in New York State

Real estate transactions in certain parts of New York State often encounter hurdles that impede smooth closings. Unlike many other states where real estate agents take the lead in handling transactions, negotiations in New York are primarily managed by attorneys who prepare contracts. This difference in approach often elongates the closing process, which typically lasts […]

Delaware Statutory Trusts for §1031 Exchange Replacement Property

By Barry Neustadt, CPA, Tax Director, Madison 1031 Madison §1031’s exchange clients are often challenged face to find a suitable Replacement Property within the tight 45-day identification period.  We hear about cap rate compression from nearly every investor.  Then, when they find a property, they still need to negotiate an acceptable price and complete their […]

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 […]

How To Find Furniture For An Apartment On A Budget

Did you find the perfect apartment in Brooklyn but realize you didn’t save to furnish your new place? That is not a problem. There are many ways to furnish your apartment, especially in Brooklyn, NY.  Below are ways you can find furniture for an apartment on a budget.  (PS Tina Fallon guest wrote a blog […]

Did New Construction In Brooklyn Move in Next Door? Here is how to handle it.

Construction can be noisy and overall irritating, especially when you’re living right next to it. This is the case for most Brooklynites and New York City residents. On the bright side, there are actions you can take to block out the construction and keep your discomfort at a minimum during this time.  Collect All The […]

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