Can My Landlord Raise My Rent $300 Dollars? What NYC and NJ Tenants Need to Know
Can my landlord raise my rent $300 dollars? This question worries tenants across New York and New Jersey, especially when…
Real Estate Blog - Finance & Costs
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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+…
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.…
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…
New Jersey Property Tax Alert: 2025 Bills Exceed $10K Average & What Homeowners Can Do
New Jersey property taxes 2025 reached a historic milestone, with the statewide average property tax bill exceeding $10,000 for the…
Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate Sales: NY & NJ Seller’s Guide 2025
Selling your home can be one of life’s biggest financial decisions. Understanding the tax implications is critical for getting the…
How Tariffs and Fed Rate Cuts Are Impacting NY & NJ Mortgage Rates (November 2025)
Introduction: The Rate Reality Facing NY & NJ Homebuyers If you’ve been tracking mortgage rates this fall hoping the Federal…
HOME WARRANTY VS. SELF-INSURANCE: WHAT MAKES SENSE FOR NY & NJ HOMEOWNERS?
It’s 2 AM on a frigid January night in Bergen County, NJ. The temperature outside has dropped to 15°F, and…
NJ Property Tax vs NY: Interactive Comparison Calculator & 2025 Relief Guide
Last Updated: October 23, 2025 | By: Robert DeFalco Realty Team | Reading Time: 12 minutes Picture this: You’re looking…
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in New York & New Jersey: Your Complete 2025 Guide to Down Payment Assistance
By Robert DeFalco, Licensed Real Estate Broker | Last Updated: October 2025 Purchasing your first home in the New York…