By Robert DeFalco On July 7, 2025 Who Owns Right-of-Way Property? Bottom Line Up Front: Understanding who owns right-of-way property isn’t straightforward—while adjacent landowners typically hold title to the underlying land,… Continue reading “Who Owns Right-of-Way Property?”
By Robert DeFalco On July 4, 2025 How Long Can a House Be Under Contract? When you’re buying or selling a home in New York or New Jersey, understanding the timeline from “under contract” to… Continue reading “How Long Can a House Be Under Contract?”
By Robert DeFalco On July 3, 2025 New York City Metropolitan Area: 2025 Home-Buyer & Investor Guide The New York City metropolitan area stands as America’s largest urban region, encompassing 23 counties across New York, New Jersey,… Continue reading “New York City Metropolitan Area: 2025 Home-Buyer & Investor Guide”
By Robert DeFalco On July 2, 2025 Cost of Living in New Jersey (2025): Housing, Taxes & Complete Guide Bottom Line Up Front: New Jersey’s cost of living index ranks 11th highest in the United States at 114.2, making… Continue reading “Cost of Living in New Jersey (2025): Housing, Taxes & Complete Guide”
By Robert DeFalco On July 1, 2025 Affordable Places to Live in NJ (2025 Guide) Bottom Line: New Jersey offers plenty of affordable housing options, with median home prices ranging from $151,000 in Camden to… Continue reading “Affordable Places to Live in NJ (2025 Guide)”
By Robert DeFalco On June 30, 2025 Best New Jersey Commuter Towns for NYC Homebuyers Bottom Line Up Front: New Jersey offers exceptional commuter towns that combine reasonable train access to Manhattan with superior space,… Continue reading “Best New Jersey Commuter Towns for NYC Homebuyers”
By Robert DeFalco On June 27, 2025 Relocating from NYC to New Jersey – The 2025 Moving Guide The great exodus continues. As NYC rents soar past $3,000 for a studio and property taxes bite deeper into paychecks,… Continue reading “Relocating from NYC to New Jersey – The 2025 Moving Guide”
By Robert DeFalco On June 27, 2025 How an Escalation Clause Can Help You Win a Bidding War Picture this: You’ve found your dream home on Staten Island—a charming colonial with harbor views that checks every box on… Continue reading “How an Escalation Clause Can Help You Win a Bidding War”
By Robert DeFalco On June 26, 2025 Manhattan vs Brooklyn for Buyers (2025) | NYC Borough Guide For most homebuyers, Brooklyn delivers 10-15% lower purchase prices (median $995k vs $1.10M) and 20% cheaper monthly costs, while Manhattan… Continue reading “Manhattan vs Brooklyn for Buyers (2025) | NYC Borough Guide”
By Robert DeFalco On June 26, 2025 New Construction vs Resale Home: The Complete 2025 Buyer’s Guide Choosing between a new construction vs resale home represents one of the most significant decisions in your home-buying journey. As… Continue reading “New Construction vs Resale Home: The Complete 2025 Buyer’s Guide”