You don’t have to be a first-time home buyer to host your first Thanksgiving. (Actually, you could own a home for a decade or more before you muster the courage to tackle the notorious and intimidating undertaking known formally as Thanksgiving dinner.) New to the game but up for the challenge? Follow our homeowner’s guide […]
Sellers on Long Island and across the country are no strangers to the plodding residential real estate market. However, before you count the market down and out, consider four recent reports showing signs that home sales are on the verge of a rebound. 1. Existing-home sales (closed sales) are up, marking two consecutive months of […]
Home buyers experience similar thoughts and feelings upon discovering the right home. It’s a rare combination of gut instinct (without the pressure of a pushy real estate agent) and enough good signs to jump on the deal before another eager buyer snatches it up. The right home can feel so right you hardly need to […]
So, you’re in the market for a new home—but the listings in your price range put you at a crossroads. Taking the first road means overspending on your budget to get what you want. Taking the second road means purchasing a budget-friendly home that needs a little TLC. The road to remodels and renovations isn’t […]
Fix and flip home projects look simple on TV. (Chip and Joanna Gaines from HGTV’s hit show Fixer Upper appear to transform rundown shacks into modern masterpieces in just under an hour). However, if it was easy then everyone would do it—and we would all be rich. The hard truth is that flipping houses is […]
Hiring a real estate agent to help you buy or sell a home is similar to hiring a mechanic to swap out a car engine—where the premium for hard-earned knowledge and hands-on experience pays for itself in doing the job right. The expert you want handling the motor of your four-wheeled investment is the same […]
Real estate’s summer slowdown—which begins as early as the end of May—happens when buyers in the market for a new home overbook their calendars with tropical getaways and other warm-weather leisure activities. (Actually, springtime is prime time for house hunting). However, with the “busy season” slowed to a lull, homebuyers just like you can take […]
Advertising your property in the modern world is a balancing act: between free and paid advertising, between online and offline marketing, between creativity and strategy. Reaching the right buyer means checking all the boxes along the journey—from a strong virtual first impression, to crisp and cared-for curb appeal, to a clean and uncluttered interior. (Before […]
Selling a home can be a challenge. The process can test your patience when strings of strangers roam your living space as your home sits on the market for months. It can trigger your emotions when potential buyers criticize your home or make a lowball offer. And if this is your first rodeo, you’re even […]
If you’re in the market for a new home—and in the majority of people without enough cash to buy a house in full—then you’ll need a home loan, also known as a mortgage. The better prepared you are for the mortgage process, the better your chances of closing on the right home at the right […]
