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As a resident or property owner in NYC, you’ve likely noticed that everything is much more expensive than in other parts of the country, especially all the different taxes. So, it’s essential to know about any potential tax benefits you… Read More
Everyone knows how expensive living in New York City and New York State is. It’s one of the most expensive cities in America and the world. So, anyone living there must take advantage of every tax break or exemption. One… Read More
New York City doesn’t do subtle, and neither do the people who buy real estate here. Fashion capital, film backlot, tabloid factory — of course, half of Hollywood eventually ends up owning a piece of it. Below are the celebrities… Read More
When you first apply for financing during your real estate purchase, you will hear many different terms. Along with the various loan types (ARM, conventional, FHA, VA), you may also listen to whispers about mortgage insurance. If you get mortgage… Read More
When you have a place like New York City, everything has a protocol, a fee, or even a particular process or concept. Even something along the lines of air or “space above” can have a specific way of being parsed.… Read More
Identifying the “most libertarian” states in the US relies on various factors, such as economic freedom, personal freedom, regulatory policies, and the extent of government intervention. Various sources rank states according to these criteria. Let’s examine some of the states… Read More
New Jersey may be known as the Garden State but is also quite densely populated. While some cities in the state are notably safe, the most dangerous areas can be frightening. Continue reading to learn about the most perilous towns… Read More
Many NYC sellers focus on the sale price and only later realize how much transfer taxes affect what they actually take home. Transfer taxes alone can run into the tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending on the… Read More
How to file for divorce in NYC? Divorce cases are a plethora in New York State. When you first get married, you expect things to last forever. Unfortunately, all the expectations in the world can’t keep couples who are not… Read More
In a typical home sale, you hire a real estate agent from a brokerage, and the deal gets pushed through. Each party in the real estate transaction will have the right to their own agent. When all this goes down,… Read More
This post will teach you how to execute a 1031 exchange in N.Y. A 1031 exchange, also known as a “Like-Kind” exchange or a “Starker exchange,“ is a formidable tax-deferred strategy that savvy real estate investors use in real estate… Read More
Is renting or buying an NYC apartment right for you? This dilemma can be a tricky question to answer, and some experts will be able to argue vigorously and advocate for both sides of the equation. But at the end… Read More
Emeryville, Commerce, Oakland, San Bernardino, and Stockton remain among California’s higher-crime cities in 2025 — but the picture has shifted meaningfully since 2023, especially in Oakland, which saw its steepest crime decline in decades. Let’s walk through the current, sourced… Read More
A classic six is a prewar apartment with six rooms: living room, formal dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms, and a former staff room off the kitchen. Six rooms, not six bedrooms. That sixth room runs around 72 square feet, and… Read More
A buyer (let’s call her Sally Streetwise) works with her broker to find a property she loves in a beautiful coop and begin her real estate transaction. The brokers work with the buyer and the seller to reach an agreement on the purchase price, review the… Read More
