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

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By Robert DeFalco On November 28, 2025

Behind the Rent Freeze: How Small NYC Landlords Are Navigating Financial Strain

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By Robert DeFalco On November 27, 2025

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The New Jersey real estate market is heating up, with statewide median prices increasing 6.6% year-over-year despite softer demand in…

By Robert DeFalco On November 18, 2025

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…

By Robert DeFalco On November 13, 2025

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Selling your home can be one of life’s biggest financial decisions. Understanding the tax implications is critical for getting the…

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By Robert DeFalco On November 11, 2025

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…

By Robert DeFalco On November 6, 2025

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…

By Robert DeFalco On October 20, 2025

NJ Property Tax vs NY: Interactive Comparison Calculator & 2025 Relief Guide

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By Robert DeFalco On October 16, 2025

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…

By Robert DeFalco On October 7, 2025

What Is Escrow? A NYC Buyer & Seller Guide

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The FARE Act in Plain English: Broker Fees, Legal Listings, and Upfront Fees Rules for Brooklyn and Staten Island Renters

Behind the Rent Freeze: How Small NYC Landlords Are Navigating Financial Strain

Where to Invest in NJ Now: The 3 Towns Poised for Major Growth in 2026

New Jersey Property Tax Alert: 2025 Bills Exceed $10K Average & What Homeowners Can Do

Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate Sales: NY & NJ Seller’s Guide 2025

How Tariffs and Fed Rate Cuts Are Impacting NY & NJ Mortgage Rates (November 2025)

HOME WARRANTY VS. SELF-INSURANCE: WHAT MAKES SENSE FOR NY & NJ HOMEOWNERS?

NJ Property Tax vs NY: Interactive Comparison Calculator & 2025 Relief Guide

First-Time Home Buyer Programs in New York & New Jersey: Your Complete 2025 Guide to Down Payment Assistance

What Is Escrow? A NYC Buyer & Seller Guide

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