As property tax grievance season approaches in New York, homeowners may be overpaying. This post highlights the process of calculating property taxes and filing a grievance to potentially reduce assessments and save money. It provides essential steps, deadlines, and resources for homeowners to effectively navigate the grievance process.
Home Shopping in the Age of COVID
Recent studies have shown that buyer sentiment is relatively low, and yet searches on google related to the home buying process are soaring. What is going on? As of end of July, we saw bidding wars abound and a plethora of price INCREASES, the likes of which I'd never seen in my entire career. Inventory... Continue Reading →
Presenting 51 Galloway Lane, Valhalla, NY
In this period of social distancing amid a global pandemic, it stands to reason that real estate, among other businesses cannot proceed as usual. Showings are increasingly of the virtual nature. In the spirit of this new age of real estate, I am pleased to present a spectacular, unique home that I had the privilege... Continue Reading →
The Real Estate Diva’s Top 10 Rules of Short Sales
If real estate were a three-ring circus – and let's face it, most of the time it is – short sales would be the main attraction. And what is a short sale? That is a question that I get asked often by buyers who see the bold “SHORT SALE” words in all caps in the... Continue Reading →
The Final Walk-through: Here’s What You Need To Know
Whether buying or selling, the penultimate step in the transaction is the "walk-through," and for some, it can bring a host of drama to the closing table if all does not go smoothly. Here I will lay out what you should look for and expect as a buyer, and how to prepare as a seller.... Continue Reading →