Top 5 Tax Deductions for Home Sellers
Selling your home is a big decision, but when timed right it can bring a big return. But as with any large windfall of cash, you can be sure the…
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The State of New York City’s Housing Market
Recent economic reports show the national housing market is slowing down. The Commerce Department reported that January’s new home sales fell 6.9% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of…
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Questions to Ask a Property Manager Before Hiring Them
Hiring a property manager will be one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a real estate investor. This is a person you’ll be entrusting with your investments, so…
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Thinking of Buying? Check the Neighborhood for these Red Flags
When housing hunting in NYC you need to be on the watch for red flags that tell you a particular property isn’t a good buy. Much has been written about…
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Rent Reforms for Landlords and Tenants Coming in June 2019
Last years New York State elections proved to be a big win, not just for Democrats, but also for tenants. With the Democrats now in control of the Senate they…
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Condo vs Townhouse: Which is Better in NYC?
When it comes to deciding on a property to purchase in NYC, most people think about condos and co-op apartments. There are several differences between these two types of apartments.…
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Depreciation Tax Law for Real Estate Business Owners
Everyone knows the new tax law went into effect this year. Officially called the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017, the law made sweeping changes to individual and…
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Real Estate Bubbles and How To Recognize One
Ten years ago, one term dominated the headlines. Housing bubble. This cataclysmic time saw the U.S. housing market collapse, the unemployment rates doubled, and millions of Americans lost their homes.…
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Tips for Recovering From a Bad Real Estate Investment
Investing in NYC real estate can bring huge rewards but with that comes a degree of risk. As any long-time investor will tell you, eventually, you’ll end up with a…
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Can You Buy a Home if You are Disabled?
Anyone living with a disability, whether it be physical or mental, will be no stranger to overcoming obstacles. But if that obstacle is homeownership, then you’ll be facing a unique…
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