Category: sellers

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

4 Disadvantages of Selling a House During the Holiday Season

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If you want to sell your house but it’s the middle of the holiday season, you might be wondering if you should sell. That’s a valid question and, frankly, it makes sense to ask. In this blog post, we’re sharing 4 disadvantages of selling a house during the holiday season, which applies to sellers anywhere … Continued

4 Ways to Stage Your House for a Winter Sale in Long Island

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Selling a house in winter? You’ll want to make sure potential buyers fall in love with it. For that reason, we’re sharing 4 ways to stage your house for a winter sale in Long Island… Winter is a favorite time of year for many people. However, if you’re planning to sell your house, winter might … Continued

Foreclosure notice of default in NY– what is it?

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If you’ve gotten a foreclosure notice of default and want to know what the heck is going on, keep reading. Basically, a foreclosure notice of default is a document that has to be filed by a lender to start the process of foreclosure. The foreclosure notice of default must be sent to anyone who has … Continued

What is a Pre-Foreclosure in Long Island?

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With millions of homes across the country going into foreclosure, it’s important for both buyers and mortgage holders to understand the process. So what is a pre-foreclosure in Long Island anyway? Many homeowners across America and Long Island are facing difficulties making their monthly mortgage payments. When a homeowner misses 3-6 months of mortgage payments, the lending … Continued

How to Avoid Foreclosure in Long Island

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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?

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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