As with any profession, real estate agents can perform their duties in a less than perfect manner. While most real estate agents are top-notch professionals, it can be costly to be unaware of the signs of a bad agent. Therefore, it is helpful to know the following five ways that bad Long Island real estate … Continued
Should you sell outright or keep your current house and convert it into a rental property? Whatever the driving force may be behind your needing to move on to a new home and leave this one behind, you should make your decision about whether to sell or rent your home out, with an eye towards … Continued
Buying a home is one of the most significant investments of your lifetime. In addition to cashing in on your equity, did you know there were deductions available for the expenses you encounter when you’re selling your house? You can keep even more of your profits by utilizing these tax benefits to your advantage. You … Continued
Are you an estate representative who needs to liquidate an estate and wonder how to have an estate sale? While typically held after a loved one has passed, estate sales may be helpful when going through a divorce or other personal transition which requires the disposal of a household full of items. Going through all … Continued
Are you ready to sell your home but are hesitant because of the high commissions paid to a real estate agent? Would you rather not deal with paperwork, marketing, legal issues, showings, and all other hassles of listing for yourself? Did you know there is another option? With a direct sale, you can bypass all … Continued
Selling your house in Long Island? Don’t want to pay commission but not interested in listing yourself? Why not examine the method of selling directly? There are a significant number of pros to consider. If you’ve never really explored working with a professional buyer, you may be surprised to learn why so many choose this … Continued
Overwhelmingly, real estate agents honorably perform their professional duties. However, sellers like you are just one of many when an agent focuses on the almighty dollar instead of fulfilling their fiduciary duty to you. Read on to discover five of the signs of a bad Long Island real estate agent. Trust A fiduciary relationship in … Continued
Have you ever considered selling your house directly? Sellers facing the reality of repair costs are all too often overwhelmed with the work, time, and expense of readying their home for a traditional listing. Selling on your own or with a licensed real estate agent entails much of the same process. While you’ll potentially save … Continued
Foreclosure occurs when, for whatever reason, agreed to payments for a mortgage loan and not being made in a timely and consistent manner. The reasons this can vary as widely as there are homeowners, from the sudden loss of life from a contributing family member, unexpected loss of income, or a myriad of other possibilities. … Continued
Why isn’t my house selling? Waiting for a buyer can be stressful when you’re selling your home. Emotionally, the constant readying for showings and let down as no offers follow can be draining. Financially, depending on the circumstances you’re facing, the bills keep rolling in as time passes. If you’ve had to relocate, you’re now … Continued
Dealing with the loss of a beloved family member or very close friend is a stressful time that can become even more complicated by suddenly finding yourself immersed in dealing with an inheritance. It may be challenging to focus, so we have outlined five things to do immediately after inheriting a house in Long Island … Continued
The consequences of foreclosure have long-reaching effects that carry over into your personal and financial life for many years. Should you qualify for any type of credit moving forward, with a foreclosure on your report, you will pay the hefty interest due to the risk you now pose as a borrower. As life becomes more … Continued
The true costs of owning the wrong Long Island home can be not only emotional but very expensive. Why live another day in a home that you can no longer afford or just doesn’t suit your lifestyle any longer? Here are some of the true costs of owning the wrong home in Long Island. Overbought … Continued
Are you truly happy with your house in Long Island? While there are several upsides to homeownership, as with everything in life there is always a cost to benefits. Over time, circumstances can change meaning that what may have once made your dream home is an asset no longer serves you. We will explore these … Continued
Thinking about selling your house in Long Island? Traditional home sales carry several expenses, some of which you may not have taken into consideration. No matter if you select to work with a professional real estate agent or sell on your own, you’re likely to run into all of these expenses. We will explore five … Continued
