Tottenville Staten Island waterfront Victorian and Colonial homes with Conference House Park views and Raritan Bay coastline.

By Robert DeFalco On September 8, 2025

Complete 2025 Guide to Buying a Home in Tottenville Staten Island: 12 Essential Steps for First-Time and Experienced Buyers

Buying a home in Tottenville Staten Island involves 12 essential steps: understanding the local market, securing financing, choosing the right…

NYC luxury real estate skyline with Manhattan skyscrapers and Brooklyn Bridge representing nyc mansion tax affected properties.

By Robert DeFalco On September 5, 2025

NYC Mansion Tax 2025: Complete Guide for Buyers & Investors

NYC mansion tax is a progressive transfer tax that ranges from 1% to 3.9% of the purchase price for residential…

Staten Island home with escrow documents and house keys representing earnest money deposit process in New York real estate transactions.

By Robert DeFalco On September 4, 2025

Earnest Money Deposits: Complete 2025 Guide for NY & NJ Buyers

Earnest money deposits are good faith payments that homebuyers make to demonstrate serious intent to purchase a property. These deposits…

Staten Island residential neighborhood with apartment buildings and single-family homes near waterfront showing rental properties and Staten Island Ferry in background.

By Robert DeFalco On September 3, 2025

How to Find Private Landlords in Staten Island: 7 Proven Methods [2025]

Finding private landlords in Staten Island offers 3 distinct advantages including negotiable lease terms, direct communication, and personalized rental service.…

Staten Island residential neighborhood with foreclosure properties showing suburban homes and tree-lined streets representing pre foreclosure investment opportunities.

By Robert DeFalco On September 2, 2025

Pre Foreclosure Staten Island: Complete Guide to Buying Distressed Properties in 2025

Pre foreclosure Staten Island properties offer real estate investors and homebuyers opportunities to purchase homes 20-30% below market value through…