By Robert DeFalco On August 26, 2025 Is Building a House Cheaper Than Buying on Staten Island? A Complete 2025 Cost Analysis Building a house on Staten Island is generally more expensive than buying an existing home, with construction costs ranging from… Continue reading “Is Building a House Cheaper Than Buying on Staten Island? A Complete 2025 Cost Analysis”
By Robert DeFalco On August 25, 2025 Does Buying a House Help With Taxes? A Staten Island Homeowner’s Complete Guide Bottom Line Up Front: Does buying a house help with taxes? Yes, buying a house in Staten Island provides significant… Continue reading “Does Buying a House Help With Taxes? A Staten Island Homeowner’s Complete Guide”
By Robert DeFalco On August 20, 2025 Mortgage Points vs Buydown Calculator 2025: Complete NY/NJ Homebuyer Guide The mortgage points vs buydown decision determines whether you pay upfront for permanent rate reductions or accept temporary payment relief… Continue reading “Mortgage Points vs Buydown Calculator 2025: Complete NY/NJ Homebuyer Guide”
By Robert DeFalco On August 19, 2025 35 Kensico Street Staten Island NY: Your Dream Home in Historic Richmondtown Click for the listing page for 35 Kensico St → Welcome to 35 Kensico Street, a stunning single-family home nestled in… Continue reading “35 Kensico Street Staten Island NY: Your Dream Home in Historic Richmondtown”
By Robert DeFalco On August 18, 2025 Appraisal vs Inspection: Key Differences in Real Estate Transactions When buying a home, you’ll encounter two important processes that sound similar but serve very different purposes. An appraisal determines… Continue reading “Appraisal vs Inspection: Key Differences in Real Estate Transactions”
By Robert DeFalco On August 14, 2025 The Complete Low Appraisal Buyers Guide: From ROV to Negotiation Success Bottom Line Up Front: This comprehensive low appraisal buyers guide provides proven strategies when your home appraisal comes in low.… Continue reading “The Complete Low Appraisal Buyers Guide: From ROV to Negotiation Success”
By Robert DeFalco On August 13, 2025 PMI vs MIP in New York & New Jersey: Complete 2025 Guide to Mortgage Insurance Rules, Costs & Removal Bottom Line Up Front: FHA MIP costs 0.55% annually plus 1.75% upfront in 2025, while conventional PMI ranges from 0.58%-1.86%… Continue reading “PMI vs MIP in New York & New Jersey: Complete 2025 Guide to Mortgage Insurance Rules, Costs & Removal”
By Robert DeFalco On August 12, 2025 What Is Title Insurance? Guide to NY/NJ Costs, Coverage & Who Pays When buying a home, you encounter many unfamiliar terms during your real estate transaction. Title insurance is one of the… Continue reading “What Is Title Insurance? Guide to NY/NJ Costs, Coverage & Who Pays”
By Robert DeFalco On August 11, 2025 Discover Your Dream Investment: 24-26 York Avenue Staten Island NY 10301 Click for the listing page for 24-26 York Avenue → Welcome to 24-26 York Avenue, where modern sophistication meets timeless investment… Continue reading “Discover Your Dream Investment: 24-26 York Avenue Staten Island NY 10301”
By Robert DeFalco On August 6, 2025 What Is a Condo? Complete 2025 Guide to Condominium Ownership in NYC & New Jersey Imagine standing in a sleek Manhattan high-rise, gazing out at the city skyline, knowing that you own a piece of… Continue reading “What Is a Condo? Complete 2025 Guide to Condominium Ownership in NYC & New Jersey”