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Selling a Home or Looking to Buy? Let Art Seal the Deal!

Selling a Home or Looking to Buy?  Creative Art Partners (CAP) offers buyers and sellers a unique advantage: the power of curated art to elevate spaces and inspire confidence. For Sellers: Staging a home with stunning artwork can make all the difference. Transform empty walls into vibrant displays that spark emotion and help potential buyers envision themselves in the space. CAP’s flexible Continue Reading

Navigating Rising Maintenance and Common Charges in NYC and Beyond

  As we enter the budget season for co-ops, condos, and homeowners’ associations (HOAs) across New York and the United States, there’s a growing concern about rising maintenance fees, common charges, and HOA dues. If you’ve been watching your building's financials or browsing new listings, you've likely noticed that maintenance charges and condo fees have risen significantly over the past Continue Reading

Who Wants An Apartment In New York City

  I’m thrilled to share my insights on moving to New York City in a recent article by Kiri Blakeley for Realtor.com! 🗽 The piece delves into the current rental landscape. Furthermore, revealing that the median rent in the city is now around $3,419. A significant interest coming from both residents and out-of-state movers. A heartfelt thank you to Kiri and Realtor.com for highlighting Continue Reading

Owning Your Home Helps You Build Wealth

  You may have heard some people say it’s better to rent than buy a home right now. But, even today, many good reasons exist to become a homeowner. One of them is that owning a home is typically viewed as an excellent long-term investment that helps your net worth grow over time. Homeownership Builds Wealth Regardless of Income Level You may be surprised Continue Reading

Two Questions To Ask Yourself if You’re Considering Buying a Home

If you’re thinking of buying a home, chances are you’re paying attention to just about everything you hear about the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media, your real estate agent, conversations with friends and loved ones, overhearing someone chatting at the local supermarket, the list goes on and on. Most likely, home prices Continue Reading

Real Estate Agent

Key Reasons To Use a Real Estate Agent When You Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]

Key Takeaways A Real Estate agent is essential to selling your home because they bring a lot of skill and expertise to the sales process. They’ll explain what’s happening today, what that means for you, and how to price and market your house. They’re also skilled negotiators and well-versed in the contracts and disclosures involved. As a seller, you may believe you are saving 1.5% to 3% Continue Reading

Newly Built Homes

Where Will You Go If You Sell? Newly Built Homes Might Be the Answer

Do you want to sell your home but hesitate because you’re worried you won’t be able to find your next home in today’s market? You're not alone, but some good news may ease your worries. New home construction is up and is becoming an increasingly significant part of the housing inventory. That means when you put your house on the market this summer, considering newly built homes is crucial for Continue Reading

Lending Standards

Lending Standards Are Not Like They Were Leading Up to the Crash

You might be worried we’re heading for a housing crash, but there are many reasons why this housing market isn’t like the one we saw in 2008. One of which is how lending standards are different today. Here’s a look at the data to help prove it.  The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) monthly releases the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI). According to their website: “The MCAI Continue Reading

Equity

Homeowners Have Incredible Equity To Leverage Right Now

Even though home prices have moderated over the last year, many homeowners still have an incredible amount of equity. But what is equity? In the simplest terms, equity is the difference between the market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) explains how your equity grows over time: “Housing wealth (home equity or net worth) gains Continue Reading

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