It’s almost the weekend! If you’re like us the next few days are no doubt filled with open houses and scoping the latest and the greatest in your soon-to-be neighborhoods. So what else is going on? Is subprime lending coming back? Banks are beginning to lower their...
For first-time homebuyers the sticker shock of closing costs can be a lot to absorb. After coming up with a significant down payment, moving costs and other incidentals tied to going from city to suburban life, many new buyers find themselves confronted with another...
It’s one of the best-kept secrets in area home ownership: grieving your property taxes. With property tax rates that can approach and even exceed 2%, many homeowners in the greater New York City area often find themselves taking 50% or more on top of their monthly...