Buying
· 5 min read
Queens or Nassau? Comparing the Real Cost of Crossing the County Line
Buyers moving east from Cambria Heights, Rosedale and Laurelton are comparing houses. They should be comparing carrying costs.
Insights
What we tell clients before they ask.
Jortevsky Real Estate Firm publishes practical guidance on the issues that decide South East Queens transactions: Certificate of Occupancy problems on two-family houses, first-time buyer programs including SONYMA and NYC HomeFirst, FEMA flood designation in Rosedale and the Rockaways, and the property tax difference between Queens and Nassau County.
Selling
· 6 min read
Flood Zones in Rosedale and Far Rockaway: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Settle First
FEMA flood designation drives insurance cost, financing and value in parts of South East Queens. Establish it before pricing, not during contract.
Buying
· 7 min read
First-Time Buyer Programs That Actually Work in South East Queens
SONYMA, NYC HomeFirst and lender-specific first-time buyer products change what South East Queens buyers can afford. Here is what each one does and what it requires.
Buying
· 6 min read
The Certificate of Occupancy Problem That Kills Queens Two-Family Deals
A discrepancy between the advertised unit count and the Certificate of Occupancy is the most common reason a South East Queens multi-family deal collapses. Here is how to check before you offer.
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