By Robert DeFalco On May 5, 2026 Buyers Agent in NY and NJ: What They Do, What They Cost, and How to Hire One in 2026 Buyers agent in NY and NJ explained. Learn what they do, 2026 commission rules, buyer broker agreements, and how to… Continue reading “Buyers Agent in NY and NJ: What They Do, What They Cost, and How to Hire One in 2026”
By Robert DeFalco On May 4, 2026 120 College Place Staten Island NY — A Luxury Colonial on Prestigious Todt Hill Click for the listing page for 120 College Place → Welcome to 120 College Place, a stunning all-brick colonial sitting on… Continue reading “120 College Place Staten Island NY — A Luxury Colonial on Prestigious Todt Hill”
By Robert DeFalco On May 1, 2026 55 Arbutus Avenue Staten Island NY — A Stunning Colonial on a Park-Like Lot in Annadale Click for the listing page for 55 Arbutus Ave → Welcome to 55 Arbutus Avenue, a stunning center hall colonial sitting… Continue reading “55 Arbutus Avenue Staten Island NY — A Stunning Colonial on a Park-Like Lot in Annadale”
By Robert DeFalco On April 29, 2026 Local Law 97 Penalties: 2026 NYC Co-op & Condo Guide Local Law 97 penalties are landing on NYC co-ops and condos. Here is the $268-per-ton math, the May 1 2026… Continue reading “Local Law 97 Penalties: 2026 NYC Co-op & Condo Guide”
By Robert DeFalco On April 29, 2026 What Is an Easement in Real Estate? NY & NJ Guide What is an easement? A plain-English NY/NJ guide to easement types, title commitments, and what to do if one shows… Continue reading “What Is an Easement in Real Estate? NY & NJ Guide”
By Robert DeFalco On April 27, 2026 Manhattan Real Estate Market Spring 2026: Q1 Report Manhattan real estate market spring 2026: $1.225M median, 6,000 unit inventory, 110 days on market, 6.23% rates. Q1 2026 condo… Continue reading “Manhattan Real Estate Market Spring 2026: Q1 Report”
By Robert DeFalco On April 25, 2026 New Homeowner Checklist: First 90 Days NYC & NJ Guide A Staten Island broker’s 30-task new home checklist for the first 90 days after closing. STAR exemption, ACRIS verification, lock… Continue reading “New Homeowner Checklist: First 90 Days NYC & NJ Guide”
By Robert DeFalco On April 21, 2026 Brooklyn Real Estate Market Report: Spring 2026 Brooklyn housing market spring 2026: $850K median, 55 days on market, 3.8 months supply, mortgage rates near 6%. Borough report… Continue reading “Brooklyn Real Estate Market Report: Spring 2026”
By Robert DeFalco On April 19, 2026 NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax 2026: What Hochul’s $5M+ Second Home Surcharge Means for Buyers NYC pied-à-terre tax 2026: Hochul’s proposed $5M+ second home surcharge, who pays, expected rates, industry reaction, ripple effects for borough… Continue reading “NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax 2026: What Hochul’s $5M+ Second Home Surcharge Means for Buyers”
By Robert DeFalco On April 17, 2026 Buying New Construction Homes on Staten Island: 2026 Buyer’s Guide Buying new construction homes on Staten Island in 2026: pricing, top builders, neighborhoods, warranties, inspections, and negotiation tips. Continue reading “Buying New Construction Homes on Staten Island: 2026 Buyer’s Guide”