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Dealing With Bad Tenants in Long Island

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Owning a rental property is an excellent way to generate extra income for you and your family. However, if you are faced with bad tenants, your wonderful investment can quickly turn into a nightmare! In our latest post, we will provide you with our favorite tips for dealing with bad tenants!  Do own a rental in … Continued

Are You REALLY Ready to Buy a Home in Long Island?

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If you have been considering buying a house, you will need to make sure you are really ready. There are often unanticipated costs, so before you dive in, read on to make sure it’s the right decision for you! Our tips will help you decide if it is the right time, and help you get on … Continued

How To Know When It’s Time to Sell in Long Island

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Some people stay in their house because the idea of selling hasn’t even occurred to them. While the house might not be meeting their needs, the idea of moving is a distant thought. We become so comfortable in our houses, that we fail to remember that we don’t have to live there forever! How do you know … Continued

What is Market Value vs Assessed Value in Long Island

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When it’s time to sell your Long Island home, there can be some confusion when determining the value. If you REALLY want to know what it is worth, you can pay to have an appraisal done. An agent should be able to provide you with detailed CMA reports, letting you know what is going on … Continued

What It REALLY Costs To Sell Your Home in Long Island

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Listing your home isn’t free. There are costs, chores and a lot of work that goes into getting your home ready for the market. Before you list your home, think about the time, energy and money that go into it. If you have a direct buyer, with a great offer, it is often preferred to … Continued

Costs of Listing With An Agent in Long Island

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When selling your Long Island home, don’t rush into signing with an agent until you run some numbers and learn about all of your options. There are many costs of listing with an agent, sometimes a direct sell is a more lucrative choice. Educate yourself on all scenarios before you sign a listing agreement that binds … Continued

What are Closing Costs Exactly in Long Island?

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You’ve likely heard about closing costs, but do you know everything that they include? Check out our closing cost “FAQ” to learn more about what closing costs are all about. What Are Closing Costs Exactly in Long Island? Closing costs refer to all of the fees that must be paid at the closing table. Depending … Continued

How to find good investment property in Long Island

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Lots of investors are looking to get started, and as active real estate experts in Long Island NY, we get asked to share our secrets quite a bit. Fortunately, we love to share 🙂 One of the biggest questions we get from local investors is ” How to find good investment property in Long Island NY?” With … Continued

Real estate investing Resources in Long Island

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So you wanna get started investing in Long Island and you’re checking things out, eh? Good for you. Always do your homework and you won’t get schooled. Here’s some great tools that we’ve found and we use from time to time and great real estate investing resources in Long Island for investors here locally to … Continued