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Renovation Loans – Advice from a Mortgage Professional:

One of the biggest challenges in the current real estate market is the lack of inventory.  What do you do if you’re a homebuyer and there are only a handful of properties in your location and price range with the features you want? There are a lot of people who are stuck in this cycle, […]

Brooklyn Bridge: Buying & Renovating in Greenwood Heights

Not all buying journeys are alike—in fact, each deal has its own set of obstacles that will inevitably rear their ugly heads at precisely the worst possible time. That’s why we are bringing back our Brooklyn Bridge Blog Series. In this series, our past clients share their experiences so you can get a real sense […]

‘Renovation Realities’ Live Q&A Series with makeSHIFT Architecture and Design

When considering a renovation or redesign project in your home, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. How will I be able to afford this? Is it worth it to renovate before selling? Where do I even start? Many of our clients – both current home owners and new home buyers – ask us these questions and, […]

Inheriting Parents’ House: Modern Considerations & Financial Insights

Inheriting a family home is a significant milestone, marked by both emotional attachment and practical considerations. However, in today’s real estate climate, the decision-making process has evolved, driven by rising costs and changing generational preferences. Let’s delve into the modern approach to inheriting your parent’s house and the financial questions you should consider. Rising Costs […]

Renovation Diaries: Top 5 Reasons a Recycled Kitchen is Better Than New

by Tina Fallon One thing I’ve learned from 17 years as a real estate agent and 22 years as a serial renovator: newer is not necessarily better. Just as pre-war apartments have a particular cachet, using recycled materials in your renovation can imbue your home with style and quality – and save you time and […]

Is It Helpful To Renovate Before Selling An Apartment in Brooklyn?

Suppose you are considering selling your Brooklyn apartment in this never-changing competitive real estate market. In that case, you should renovate or freshen up the space. There are a few factors to think about for your apartment remodel. Keep reading to find out where to draw the line. Is It Helpful To Renovate Before Selling […]

Renovating Your Brooklyn Apartment in a Shortage-Filled Society

The pandemic has brought challenge after challenge. Though it may not be one of the most devastating effects, the supply shortage sure has pulled plenty of renovation projects to a halt. Thankfully, this doesn’t have to be the same for you. There are ways around the shortage, and we’re going to share them with you […]

You’re Invited | Buying From a Design Perspective: What to Look For When Shopping For a Home, Fixer upper vs Turn key

We’ve all been glued to our TVs and following along on social media, trying to get the low-down on buying a bargain fixer upper. A little sweat equity, a lot of elbow grease, and some imagination can make it your very own dream house. But we’ve been enticed by those turn-key properties, too. Imagine stepping […]

Searching For An Investment Property In NYC?

Hello all! It’s Financial Planning Week and we’ve prepared a five-part series of topics that we believe our readers will enjoy. For our fifth topic we’ve decided to dedicate it to our investors. It has become well known that NYC is definitely the place to invest in real estate. This is mostly due to the […]

Closing Cost in NYC

Hello all! It’s Financial Planning Week and we’ve prepared a five-part series of topics that we believe our readers will enjoy. This third topic is geared to our sellers did you know that closing cost in NYC can make or break the decision of a buyer by impacting their choice on whether they should buy […]