In today’s hot housing market, you’ve likely heard the term “a seller’s market.” As the demand for housing increases, buyers have to come up with attractive offers. Some come above the asking price, while others pay all cash. It may be surprising to learn that 25% of...
Residential Real Estate
Are your neighbors devaluing your property?
Whether you are looking to sell or have just recently moved in, the value of your home is always going to be important. You never know what’s around the corner and you may need to sell up. There are numerous factors that come into play when the value of a house is...
Can your neighbor’s tree block your view?
In New York, it’s true that it can be hard to get a good view. You might have only one or two windows that look out over a grassy area or over a part of the city you like. It can be extremely frustrating if you have only a small view to begin with and then your...
Know what you’re doing before you sell to a house flipper
Maybe you need to sell a house – your own or one you inherited. However, you don’t want to go through what can be a long, drawn-out process of getting it “market-ready,” then deal with strangers walking through it and sifting through multiple offers (if you’re lucky)...
5 things to know about rent-to-own homes
One way that modern homebuyers sometimes get the homes that they want is by agreeing to a rent-to-own contract. This is different than simply buying a home or renting it, combining elements of both and making for a more complex system. If you're thinking about using...
What are the benefits of buying a pre-construction condo?
Many people looking to purchase a home in New York City opt for a condo instead of a single-family residence. The reasons for this preference are many. For example, most New Yorkers are social and prefer to live somewhere close to others. Condos are also popular...
Do home buyers have to be told of a sex offender in the area?
You just moved into the home of your dreams. Then you learn when talking with one of your new neighbors that there’s a registered sex offender living down the block – or maybe in your building. You’d never thought to ask about something like that. Shouldn’t the...
Can you move in as soon as you close on a house?
Closing is the official process of signing the documents to buy a new home. You do initially make an offer to the seller, who can accept it, but then you have to get the loan finalized, have inspections carried out and do much more to make sure the deal will go...
How New York property owners can address neighbor disputes
If you are a property owner in New York, you may experience multiple challenges, including property disputes. Property disputes can be complex, and complications in the legal process may result in significant financial consequences. A dispute with neighbors may...
Seller contingency clauses in real estate
You're buying your first home, and you’ve done all the research and taken all the right steps. When you made the seller an offer, you made sure that you had a few contingencies in place in the contract. If the house doesn’t appraise well or your funding falls through,...