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There are More Single Women Homeowners Than Single Men

There are More Single Women Homeowners Than Single Men

Mar 21, 2023 ,,,,,,,,

Happy Women’s History Month! At Realty Collective we find it important to highlight local women owned businesses in Brooklyn. We have a whole blog category dedicated to it. Female owned businesses are an important part of our community and without them we wouldn’t be here, literally, Realty Collective is co-owned by Victoria Alexander, a real […]

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How will the Recent Bank Collapses Affect Your Mortgage Interest Rate?

Mar 21, 2023 ,,,,,,,,

Silicon Valley Bank made national news last week with its collapse, prompting the Federal Reserve, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and Treasury Department to create an emergency program to backstop all deposits using the Fed’s emergency lending authority. Silicon Valley Bank became the second largest bank failure in U.S. history, and the largest since the 2008 […]

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5 Creative Solutions To Reduce Your Brooklyn Closing Costs When Buying A Home

Feb 22, 2023 ,,,,,,,

Buying your dream home in the Brooklyn real estate market can be difficult due to increasing interest rates. In addition to that are co-ops, which typically require ample cash reserves on top of the down payment. Depending on the type of property you want to buy, whether apartment or townhome, the closing cost can be […]

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Top New York City Interior Design Trends In 2023 For Apartments and Townhomes

Feb 21, 2023 ,,,,,,,,,

New York City is known for its unique and ever-changing interior design trends. As we move through 2023, NYC apartment and townhome owners can stay ahead of the game and keep their homes chic by incorporating some of the top interior design trends. This guide will provide an overview of New York City apartment designs […]

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Who is Responsible for Snow Removal in NYC, Tenants or Landlords?

Feb 21, 2023 ,,,,,,,,,

Close your eyes and think about that one window in your dream New York City home with the fantastic view and the winter snow falling. Peaceful, isn’t it? After the snow has fallen, your first thought might be, “who will clean up this snow? I need to get to work. Do I clean up the […]

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What You Need To Know About A Certificate Of Occupancy in NYC

Jan 19, 2023 ,,,,,,,,,,,

So you decided to move to New York City or you already found the perfect place. That’s great news! NYC can open so many new opportunities and experiences, just on one little island. Something to know about before you move in is a Certificate of Occupancy or C of O, for short, or CO, for […]

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6 Reasons the Building You Want to Buy in Might Not Be Approved by Your Bank

Jan 19, 2023 ,,,,

Did you know even if you are a well-qualified owner with a good credit score and money in the bank, your mortgage applications can be denied or delayed because of issues with the building?  In this article, we are going to tell you 6 ways your mortgage applications can be affected by your building, including […]

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The Process of Purchasing New Construction: Steps One and Two

Nov 08, 2022 ,,,,,,,,

Buying new construction in Brooklyn is complex but completely doable. We help people succeed in this task every day. One of the best resources you can have is an agent who can help you learn the ins and outs (and special considerations) of new construction — especially when it comes to financing. In the meantime, […]

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11 Tips to Ace Your Upcoming Board Interview

Nov 08, 2022 ,,,,,,,,,,

  Congratulations! You’ve been invited to a board interview for your dream home. A standard part of the board application process, this is a way for them to to learn more about you —and your family if applicable— to make sure you’d be a good fit in their building. Even though the interview is a […]

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Buying New Construction: Punch List Creation

Sep 29, 2022 ,,,,,,,,

There are many benefits to purchasing a unit in new construction. You are moving into a never before lived-in apartment with all the latest and most fabulous finishes and appliances. However, you still need to scrutinize the condo. You are bound to find issues that you will want to take care of before moving in, […]

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