By Robert DeFalco On December 23, 2025 Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Gifts for New Homeowners in Staten Island (2025) After helping hundreds of Staten Island families close on their first homes at Robert DeFalco Realty, I’ve noticed a pattern:… Continue reading “Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Gifts for New Homeowners in Staten Island (2025)”
By Robert DeFalco On December 22, 2025 The FARE Act in Plain English: Broker Fees, Legal Listings, and Upfront Fees Rules for Brooklyn and Staten Island Renters Last Updated: December 2025 | Reading Time: 12 minutes FARE Act Quick FactsEffective: June 11, 2025 | Est. Savings: $5,400+… Continue reading “The FARE Act in Plain English: Broker Fees, Legal Listings, and Upfront Fees Rules for Brooklyn and Staten Island Renters”
By Robert DeFalco On December 11, 2025 Winter Home Buying in NY: Complete Guide to Buying a Home in Winter 2025-2026 Ask most people when to buy a home in New York, and they’ll tell you to “wait for spring.” It’s… Continue reading “Winter Home Buying in NY: Complete Guide to Buying a Home in Winter 2025-2026”
By Robert DeFalco On December 10, 2025 11 Victoria Road Staten Island NY: Investment-Ready Two-Family Home in Eltingville Click for the listing page for 11 Victoria Rd → Welcome to 11 Victoria Road, a spacious and well-kept two-family detached… Continue reading “11 Victoria Road Staten Island NY: Investment-Ready Two-Family Home in Eltingville”
By Robert DeFalco On December 5, 2025 The Ultimate Guide to Moving to Staten Island in 2025: Neighborhoods, Costs & Lifestyle If you’re reading this, you’re likely in one of two positions. You might be a Brooklyn or Queens resident, staring… Continue reading “The Ultimate Guide to Moving to Staten Island in 2025: Neighborhoods, Costs & Lifestyle”
By Robert DeFalco On December 4, 2025 2025 Staten Island Real Estate Market Update: Trends, Predictions & Opportunities If you’ve been reading the national headlines about a “cooling” U.S. housing market and waiting for prices to drop on… Continue reading “2025 Staten Island Real Estate Market Update: Trends, Predictions & Opportunities”
By Robert DeFalco On December 2, 2025 Seller Concessions in New York: Complete Guide for Staten Island Home Sellers (2025) Seller concessions have become a strategic negotiating tool in Staten Island’s evolving real estate market. With inventory rising 11.4% and… Continue reading “Seller Concessions in New York: Complete Guide for Staten Island Home Sellers (2025)”
By Faizan StatenWeb On December 1, 2025 Complete Home Inspection Checklist for Staten Island Buyers (2025 Guide) Buying a home represents one of your largest financial commitments—which is why a thorough home inspection is non-negotiable. For Staten… Continue reading “Complete Home Inspection Checklist for Staten Island Buyers (2025 Guide)”
By Robert DeFalco On November 28, 2025 Behind the Rent Freeze: How Small NYC Landlords Are Navigating Financial Strain Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s signature promise to freeze rents on nearly 1 million rent-stabilized apartments has captured headlines and energized tenants.… Continue reading “Behind the Rent Freeze: How Small NYC Landlords Are Navigating Financial Strain”
By Robert DeFalco On November 27, 2025 Where to Invest in NJ Now: The 3 Towns Poised for Major Growth in 2026 The New Jersey real estate market is heating up, with statewide median prices increasing 6.6% year-over-year despite softer demand in… Continue reading “Where to Invest in NJ Now: The 3 Towns Poised for Major Growth in 2026”