By Robert DeFalco On April 29, 2026 Local Law 97 Penalties: 2026 NYC Co-op & Condo Guide Local Law 97 penalties are landing on NYC co-ops and condos. Here is the $268-per-ton math, the May 1 2026… Continue reading “Local Law 97 Penalties: 2026 NYC Co-op & Condo Guide”
By Robert DeFalco On April 29, 2026 What Is an Easement in Real Estate? NY & NJ Guide What is an easement? A plain-English NY/NJ guide to easement types, title commitments, and what to do if one shows… Continue reading “What Is an Easement in Real Estate? NY & NJ Guide”
By Robert DeFalco On April 27, 2026 Manhattan Real Estate Market Spring 2026: Q1 Report Manhattan real estate market spring 2026: $1.225M median, 6,000 unit inventory, 110 days on market, 6.23% rates. Q1 2026 condo… Continue reading “Manhattan Real Estate Market Spring 2026: Q1 Report”
By Robert DeFalco On April 25, 2026 New Homeowner Checklist: First 90 Days NYC & NJ Guide A Staten Island broker’s 30-task new home checklist for the first 90 days after closing. STAR exemption, ACRIS verification, lock… Continue reading “New Homeowner Checklist: First 90 Days NYC & NJ Guide”
By Robert DeFalco On April 21, 2026 Brooklyn Real Estate Market Report: Spring 2026 Brooklyn housing market spring 2026: $850K median, 55 days on market, 3.8 months supply, mortgage rates near 6%. Borough report… Continue reading “Brooklyn Real Estate Market Report: Spring 2026”
By Robert DeFalco On April 19, 2026 NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax 2026: What Hochul’s $5M+ Second Home Surcharge Means for Buyers NYC pied-à-terre tax 2026: Hochul’s proposed $5M+ second home surcharge, who pays, expected rates, industry reaction, ripple effects for borough… Continue reading “NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax 2026: What Hochul’s $5M+ Second Home Surcharge Means for Buyers”
By Robert DeFalco On April 17, 2026 Buying New Construction Homes on Staten Island: 2026 Buyer’s Guide Buying new construction homes on Staten Island in 2026: pricing, top builders, neighborhoods, warranties, inspections, and negotiation tips. Continue reading “Buying New Construction Homes on Staten Island: 2026 Buyer’s Guide”
By Robert DeFalco On April 16, 2026 Pete Davidson Sells Staten Island Condo at a Loss: What Buyers Can Learn Pete Davidson Staten Island condo at 90 Bay Street Landing sold for ~$850K after a $350K+ loss. What this sale… Continue reading “Pete Davidson Sells Staten Island Condo at a Loss: What Buyers Can Learn”
By Robert DeFalco On April 9, 2026 Staten Island Real Estate Market Report: April 2026 Staten Island housing market April 2026 update: $750K median, 57 days on market, 887 active listings, 2.7 months supply, 6.19%… Continue reading “Staten Island Real Estate Market Report: April 2026”
By Robert DeFalco On March 28, 2026 FHA Loan Requirements for NY/NJ Buyers in 2026 FHA loan requirements NY NJ 2026: credit scores, down payments, loan limits by county, MIP costs, and step-by-step application tips… Continue reading “FHA Loan Requirements for NY/NJ Buyers in 2026”