John English

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Does Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage Hurt Your Credit Score?

Ask any experienced homebuyer for advice on buying your first home; chances are they’ll tell you to get a pre-approval mortgage before starting your home search. This is good advice, as…

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How to Sell a Tenant-Occupied Rental Property in NYC

Selling a property can be a big undertaking, especially if it’s a rental property with tenants on a lease. This can be a tricky scenario to navigate. Fortunately, you have…

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How Homeownership Builds Wealth and Security

Homeownership is about a lot more than putting a roof over your head. Homeownership is also the key to building wealth. In fact, according to one survey by the Federal…

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The Pros and Cons of NYC Home Hunting in Spring

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The Pros and Cons of NYC Home Hunting in Spring

With its warm weather and the impending end of the school year, spring is a season that brings a lot of NYC buyers and sellers out of the woodwork. As…

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When and How Do NYC Sellers Get Paid After a Home Closing?

Nothing can be more exciting for buyers and sellers than a closing day. Not only does it signal that everyone has reached the finish line in the home transaction process,…

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Can You Still Get a Mortgage While Switching Jobs?

For many people, there are two key goals in life, getting your dream job and your dream home. But when the attainment of these goals happens at the same time,…

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Questions to Ask Your Real Estate Attorney

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Questions to Ask Your Real Estate Attorney in NYC

For anyone looking to buy a home in New York, you’ll need a real estate attorney. Unlike most states, New York State law requires buyers and sellers to retain a…

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Ready to Buy a Home or Just Window Shopping?

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Are You Ready to Buy a Home or Just Window Shopping?

Homeownership can often feel like a far-off fantasy until suddenly it isn’t anymore. Maybe you finally got that promotion at work, perhaps you’ve come in with some money from an…

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Crucial Questions to Ask Before Buying a New Development in NYC

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Questions to Ask When Buying a New Development in NYC

Like a newly printed dollar bill, new development condos can have an enticing appeal in NYC. After all, these sparkly new homes tend to come with the latest designs, features,…

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Can You Make the Seller Pay for Defects Found During the Walkthrough?

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Can You Make the Seller Pay for Defects Found During the Walkthrough?

As you move within reach of closing day for your home purchase, there remains one final step to complete, the pre-closing walkthrough. While something of a formality, the pre-closing walkthrough…

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