In the world of New York City real estate, most buyers and sellers have a real estate agent to help them find the properties they’re seeking. On occasion, however, a direct buyer with no ties to an agent approaches a listing agent regarding a property in which they’re...
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Year: 2020
Do you need an inspection before buying a home in the Bronx?
Whenever you’re looking at buying a new home, one of the best things you can do is make sure you’re able to get an inspection. When you walk through the property, you’ll be able to have a general sense of the condition it’s in, but hiring an inspector means you’ll get...
Who needs to repair a duplex?
Many duplex owners actually own the entire building. There merely rent out one side while living in the other. In a case like this, the owner has to make the repairs, unless the terms of the lease say otherwise. In some cases, though, two people will both sides of a...
Dealing with disputes regarding property boundaries
If you are the owner of a home, it likely took you years of hard work and commitment to lead you to become a proud homeowner. Therefore, you'll want to do everything you can to maintain the value of your home, and make sure that it is not compromised in any way. The...
Questions to answer when buying your first home
Buying your first home is an exciting process that also comes along with quite a bit of anxiety and pressure. Even if you’ve been planning your purchase, you’re likely to have concerns about making a mistake that could cost you time and/or money. Here are some of the...
Selling your co-op means selling your buyer to the board
Every real estate deal requires the seller and the buyer to jump through a few hoops -- but selling your co-op takes extra steps. Aside from making sure the property is in tip-top condition to put on the market and finding a buyer who can afford (and obtain) the...
Avoid these pitfalls when buying real estate
Making the right decision when choosing a property to purchase can secure a bright future for your family. The ability to turn a house into a home is an art, not a science, but there are things that you can do from the very beginning to set yourself up for success. If...
What are the pros and cons of a short sale for sellers?
When the economy is in trouble, residential real estate owners in Bronx, New York, may encounter difficulty keeping up with their mortgage payments. As you know, falling behind on these payments can lead to foreclosure proceedings. In most cases, when such proceedings...
What should you include in your property condition disclosure?
Selling real property in New York can be a difficult process. You need to work on the property to get it in the best condition possible to maximize your sales price and then find professionals who can help you with the process of listing and selling your home. Then,...
Don’t give up protections trying to save on your home closing costs
Buying real estate in New York is an incredibly expensive and stressful process. There's usually more demand than supply, which means that you might have to bid well over the asking price in order to make a purchase. Given the density of housing, it's also likely that...