Many individuals living in apartments or townhomes want the most out of their smaller living spaces and with some tips from the pros it’s never been easier. We have chosen easy and simple home improvement tips that can help your home appear larger without doing a home renovation! Have your walls painted with light hues…
DetailsAccording to Joseph Taylor CEO of Matrix Development Group, the shell of the Amazon warehouse will be finished this fall, with occupancy late this year or early 2018. Amazon will occupy 855,000 square feet in this mega warehouse of 975,000 square feet, which in comparison are 27.5 football fields! The great news for Staten Islanders? …
DetailsShared housing is back! Being dual working parents in need of help with their kids plus older parents who need help from their children, or just a more affordable solution raises the question, “What about two family homes?”. Two family homes, especially those with a large rental apartment with two bedrooms or more are in…
DetailsHaving the right realtor is key when selling a home, being sure that realtor has the right marketing strategy is vital. If you’re not targeting the right audience your home can sit on the market, which can lead to what is referred to as a “stail listing”. To avoid your home sitting on the market,…
DetailsOne of the decisions you will face during your home buying process is whether or not to lock in your interest rate for your mortgage. The term,” Lock” means that the lender will hold that interest rate for a specific period of time. Rate locks are usually 15, 30, 45, or 60 days with adjustments…
DetailsBank appraisals can affect your home in more than one way and with real estate having limited inventory and high demand this will be a problem you face. When a home has multiple offers it sells higher due to people bidding above asking price. Yet once it comes time to apply for a mortgage, the…
DetailsThe thrill of finding a new home may sound exciting but here are a few thoughts before taking the big leap. Let us answer all of your questions so you are prepared to start your house hunt! If you are unsure if you should rent or buy, think long term. The real question…
DetailsIf you are in the process of finding the perfect home and selling your current one, it may seem like a difficult and daunting journey. Finding the right realtor doesn’t have to be! Once you decide on the realtor to represent you, they will do all of the leg work. Before you start house hunting,…
DetailsArticle courtesy of ALX Interiors on Staten Island. Mixing patterns and colors in your home can be daunting. Certain palettes and patterns create beautiful contrasts, while others make you cringe like your 4th grader singing off-key. Cute–but not what you expected. To prevent such unforgettable faux pas, here are 3 rules to live by when considering…
DetailsThis article is a featured writer Paul Denikin a DIY expert! Visit Pauls website here. Winter is coming (and no, we’re not talking about the latest episode of Game of Thrones)! As summer winds down, it’s important to prepare your house and yard for the changing weather, inevitable cold, and the home maintenance required.…
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