How to Find a Good Real Estate Agent in Long Island

Hiring a real estate agent in Long Island can be frustrating. So what are the steps on how to find a good real estate agent in Long Island? Many local large real estate brokers will spend thousands of dollars each month to ensure that their agents are the most visible, whether it be online, in the … Continued

How to Sell Your House to an Investor in Long Island NY

Home ownership just isn’t what it was in the 1950’s. In the past, people would buy a home and live there for the rest of their lives, often passing it on to their family. Things have changed. Many first-time homebuyers are going into it with the attitude that they’ll sell when it’s time for a change. If … Continued

I’m Relocating And Need To Sell My House In Long Island

Relocation is a complicated exercise in coordination. We get local Long Island home sellers calling us or submitting their house info on this website every week saying “I’m relocating and need to sell my house in Long Island“.  The great thing is that we’re able to help a good many of those sellers sell their … Continued

How to Avoid Foreclosure in Long Island

While the housing market is rebounding, many people in Long Island] are still struggling to make their mortgage payments. If you’re underwater on your home, or having trouble keeping up with your monthly mortgage payments, you could be fearful that your mortgage provider is going to foreclose. Thankfully, there are a number of things that you can … Continued

Short Sale vs. Foreclosure – What’s the Difference?

Whether you’re a buyer or a borrower / seller, a short sale and foreclosure each present different advantages and difficulties. What Is A Foreclosure In Long Island NY? In simple terms… “A foreclosed home is one in which the owner is unable to make his mortgage loan payments and the bank repossessed the home” (source). … Continued

How to stay in my home after foreclosure in Long Island

A recent study estimates that 47% of foreclosed properties are still occupied. When you first see that stat you may be surprised… but we’re not. What most people don’t realize is that banks aren’t in the business to own homes. They are in the business to loan people money. But when they have to foreclose … Continued