Homeowner Tips

Which Home Upgrades Actually Pay Off? What to Know Before You Renovate Home improvements and remodels serve two meaningful purposes: they enhance the way you live in your home and they strengthen one of your most important investments.  Thoughtful updates can…

According to OneKey MLS, the closed median home price for Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens counties increased to $725,000 in October from $689.073 in October 2024. Year-to-year, home prices across our region have increased 5.200% Available residential inventory continues to be…

  According to OneKey MLS, the closed median home price for Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens counties increased to $740,000 in June from $700,000 in August 2024. Year-to-year, home prices across our region have increased 5.700% Available residential inventory continues to…

 According to OneKey MLS, the closed median home price for Nassau, Suffolk and Queens counties increased to $728,000 in June from $687,000 in June 2024. Year-to-year, home prices across our region have increased 6.00%Available residential inventory continues to be the…

Common Real Estate Terms ExplainedIf you're a first-time homebuyer, chances are you'll come across some terms you’re not familiar with. And that can be overwhelming, especially while going through one of the biggest purchases of your life.  The good news is you…

Did you know? According to a recent study, 72% of people with student loans think their debt will delay their ability to buy a home. Maybe you’re one of them and you're wondering: Do you have to wait until you’ve paid off those loans before you can buy your…

Home Projects That Boost ValueWhether you’re planning to move soon or not, it’s smart to be strategic about which home projects you take on. Your time, energy, and money matter – and not all upgrades offer the payoff you might expect. As U.S. News Real Estate…

If you’re planning to buy a home, an inspection is an important step in the process. It assesses the condition of the home before you finalize the transaction. It’s also a different step in the process from an appraisal, which is a professional evaluation of the…

    According to OneKey MLS, the closed median home price for Nassau, Suffolk and Queens counties increased to $583,000 in March from $580,000 in February 2023. Year-to-year, however, this is a drop of 4.40% compared to March 2022. Available residential inventory…

    According to OneKey MLS, the closed median home price for Nassau, Suffolk and Queens counties increased from to $640,000 in August to $625,000 in September.  Inventory reduced from 12,287 units in September to 12.217 in September, down 5.80% from…

If you’re looking to buy a home, you probably want to secure the lowest interest rate possible for your home loan. Over the last couple of years, that was easier to do as the housing market saw record-low mortgage rates, but this year rates have risen…

Mortgage rates have increased significantly in recent weeks. And that may mean you have questions about what this means for you if you’re planning to buy a home. Here’s some information that can help you make an informed decision when you set your homebuying…