Photo credit: @seespotstudio Here’s the Story: Was it a desperate desire to entertain your house-bound kids that made you do it? Was it the sudden flexibility of hours and new pandemic-borne lease on life that made you take the leap and adopt a dog? And now you’re covered in dog hair, bouncing off…

Here’s the Story: If the recent flooding in NYC taught us anything, it’s that we’re storing way too much in our basements. You might have been telling yourself you were saving those things for a rainy day. But that rainy day came and went and left your old ski boots waterlogged and useless…

Here’s the Story: It’s hard not to fall in love with New York City townhomes. Whether brownstone or limestone, modernized or carefully restored, it’s easy to romanticize owning your very own building! But what comes with large-scale living are large-scale commitments of time and money. And what if you have better plans for…

Here’s the Story: If you’re one of those people who revels in that “new car smell” when you’re driving off the lot, you might also be the kind of person that sees the appeal of being the first to own a brand-new piece of real estate. …

Here’s the Story: It’s summer in the city, and things are heating up! While movie theatres and splash pads are fun for a while, you need a way to stay cool at home. If you’re purchasing a new place and want to know your options, we’ve got you covered! Down to the Nitty-gritty: So much of New…

Here’s the Story: Did hunkering inside during last week’s orange haze give anyone else flashbacks to 2020? That was an unexpected twist this spring. Here’s another: the “prime” spring real estate market is weak. But properties might pop up when you least expect them. Read on. Down to the Nitty-gritty: In the past, real estate followed seasonal…

Here’s the Story: This is not your typical spring market. With mortgage rates double what they were a few years ago, would-be sellers are holding onto their homes until conditions improve. At the same time, would-be buyers are tightening their purse strings, keeping offers low to allow for larger interest payments. Inventory is…

Here’s the Story: Maybe you’ve been renting forever and are dying for a place of your own. Maybe you’ve been bunking up with roommates, or with relatives, building up the funds for a down payment, and you’re finally ready to take that leap into home ownership. But with modest homes in the city…

Here’s the Story: Taxes can seem a bit baffling. In real estate, where we focus so much on the price of a property, these extra costs can feel like they come out of nowhere. Never fear! We’re here to break it down for you. Down to the Nitty-gritty: 1. Capital Gains Tax Who’s paying: Sellers. What it…