How to trade up from renting a 2 bedroom to owning a home in NYC
Is It Time to Trade Up From Renting a 2-Bedroom to Owning a Home in NYC? If you’re renting a 2-bedroom apartment or [...]
Mortgage Market Report – July 7
Mortgage Market Report - July 7 Mortgage rates moved around a bit last week, but overall they’re much lower than they were earlier [...]
Are There Really 500,000 More Homes for Sale Than Buyers? Here’s the Truth
Is the housing market really overflowing with sellers? Let’s talk about that “500,000” number If you've seen headlines claiming there are 500,000 more [...]
A tale of two housing markets – how the Northeast and Midwest differ from the South and Southwest
How the Northeast and Midwest Housing Markets Compare to the South and Southwest in 2025 As we move through mid-2025, the U.S. housing [...]
Understanding taxes when buying a home in New York State and New York City
Understanding taxes when buying a home in New York State and New York City Buying a home is a big deal, and it [...]
Understanding how a mortgage credit score differs from other credit scores
Understanding how a mortgage credit score differs from other credit scores When it comes to borrowing money, your credit score is one of [...]
Beware of this risk when making extra principal payments – Part 2
Beware of this risk when making extra principal payments on your mortgage - Part 2 I wrote the first part to this article [...]
What is a VA loan and how does it work?
What is a VA loan and how does it work? A VA loan is one of the best financial vehicles to finance a [...]
What does a settlement company do during a home purchase?
What does a settlement company do during a home purchase? A settlement company, often referred to as a title company or escrow company [...]
What is a “seller concession” when buying a home? And what are the pros and cons?
What is a "seller concession" when buying a home? And what are the pros and cons? A seller concession in the context of [...]