Real Estate Blog - Buying a House

By Robert DeFalco, Licensed Real Estate Broker | Last Updated: October 2025 Making an informed decision about where to live…

Staten Island consistently ranks as New York City’s safest borough, with crime rates significantly below both city and national averages.…

Staten Island home value represents the current market price a qualified buyer pays for residential property in Staten Island, New…

Buying a two-family home in Staten Island offers a smart investment opportunity that combines homeownership with rental income potential. Whether…

Last Updated: September 2025 The exodus from Manhattan shows no signs of slowing. As New York rental prices continue to…

TLC stands for tender loving care, a widely used acronym in real estate that indicates a property requires extra attention,…

The most expensive neighborhoods in NYC are Hudson Yards ($5.95 million median), TriBeCa ($4.15 million), and SoHo ($3.69 million) as…

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

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