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08 Aug 2025
How to Buy a House with No Regrets in 10 Simple Steps
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. It can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time, especially if you’re a first-time home buyer. Between saving for a down payment, navigating mortgage terms, and hunting for your dream house, it’s easy to feel lost before you even start.
We’ll walk you through how to buy a house, step-by-step. By the end, you’ll feel more confident and ready to start the home-buying process.
20 Jun 2025
Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s What To Do Now.
Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s What To Do Now.
When your house doesn’t sell, it doesn’t just feel frustrating – it feels personal. You put time, money, and emotional energy into this move. You told your friends and family it was happening. And now that your listing has expired without a buyer? You’re left feeling stuck, and maybe even a little embarrassed.
05 May 2025
Here’s How Long You’ll Need To Stay in Your House To Truly Break Even
The stagnnt home market is threatening more than just buyers and sellers hoping to transact in the year ahead. It’s also risking their break-even point.
30 Apr 2025
Beware of Foreclosure Scams
Beware of Foreclosure Scams
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Foreclosure rescue and mortgage modification scams are a growing problem that could cost you thousands of dollars – or even your home. Scammers often make promises that they can't keep, such as guaranteeing to 'save' your home or lower your mortgage, usually for a fee, often pretending that they have direct contact with your mortgage servicer.
03 Mar 2025
How To Buy a Home Without Waiting for Lower Rates
How To Buy a Home Without Waiting for Lower Rates
Many people are hoping mortgage rates will come down before they buy a home. But will that actually happen? According to the latest forecasts, experts say rates will decline, but not by as much as a lot of people want.
The good news? Even if they don’t drop substantially, there are still ways to make buying a home more affordable.
07 Feb 2025
If Your House’s Price Is Not Compelling, It’s Not Selling
If Your House’s Price Is Not Compelling, It’s Not Selling
There’s one big mistake you need to avoid when you sell your house this year: setting your price too high. It might seem like overpricing gives you room to negotiate or could really boost your profit, but the reality is, it usually backfires.
27 Jun 2024
The Difference Between an Inspection and an Appraisal
The Difference Between an Inspection and an Appraisal
20 Feb 2024
These amenities will be opening next in Staten Island’s Freshkills Park
These amenities will be opening next in Staten Island’s Freshkills Park
silive.com February 4, 2024 By Paul Liotta | pliotta@siadvance.com
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — From one of the world’s largest landfills to the city’s second largest park, the changes at Freshkills Park remain underway.
15 Jan 2024
Why Now Is Still a Great Time To Sell Your House
Why Now Is Still a Great Time To Sell Your House
15 Jan 2024
What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Purchasing Power
What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Purchasing Power
