Posts Tagged ‘real estate’
Long Island Divided – Bigger Isn’t Necessarily Better
Newsday just published the results of a 3-year secret investigation uncovering widespread evidence of unequal treatment by real estate agents right here on Long Island. If you haven’t seen it already, click the link and have a read. ...
Selling A Home Without A Building Permit
A building permit is necessary for many remodeling projects. Unfortunately, many homeowners forego this legal requirement to reduce cost and get the job done quicker. And there's no shortage of homeowners who've done a little updating, made an ...
10 Things to Consider When Buying a Home
Keep Your Money Where It Is It’s not wise to make any huge purchases or move your money around three to six months before buying a new home. You don’t want to take any big chances with your credit profile. Lenders need to see that you’...
Tips for Increasing Your Home’s Value for Under $100
Tip 1: Spend an Hour With a Jones Hollow Agent Invite us over. This is what we do and are happy to do this as a courtesy. Even small suggested improvements, such as paint colors or furniture placement, can go a long way toward improving ...
5 Best Things About Owning a Home
Since homeownership is ranked at the same caliber as a graduation or marriage in terms of life-changing events, it's no surprise that for some, taking the jump into having a home to call their own can be an intimidating process. When all is sai...
10 Signs You Need a Bigger Home
Whether you just got a big promotion and raise at work or your starter home just isn’t the right fit for your family these days, it can be tempting to start eyeing the big houses at the end of the street. You’ve crunched the numbers and you...
Tips for Getting Your Home Ready For Cold Weather
Stay warm, save money and prevent damage to your home from cold and snow with these simple steps. As cold weather approaches, there are several things you can do around the house to make sure you and your family stay warm and safe all winte...
3 Pitfalls to Avoid When Playing in the Real Estate Game
HGTV makes flipping houses look easy, but the truth might be a little more complicated. Don't be fooled by what you see on TV. It's it's actually really hard to make a substantial amount of money as an individual flipping homes. Even if you s...