Leverage Your Equity When You Sell Your House

One of the benefits of being a homeowner...

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Does the latest news about the housing market have you questioning your plans to ...

If you own a home, your net worth likely just got a big boost thanks to rising home equity. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. And today, based on recent home price appreciation, you’re building that equity far faster than you may expect – here’s how it works.

Because there’s an ongoing imbalance between the number of homes available for sale and the number of buyers looking to make a purchase, home prices are on the rise....

Will Home Prices Fall This Year? Here’s What Experts Say.

Many people are wondering: will home prices fall this year? Whether you’re a potential homebuyer, seller, or both, the answer to this question matters for you. Let’s break...

When you put your home up for sale, one of the best ways to determine the asking price is to look at comparable sales. There’s rarely a perfect apples-to-apples comparison, so a pricing decision often relies on comparisons to several recent sales in the area. Here are five criteria to look for in a sales comparison.

1) Location: Homes in the same neighborhood typically follow the same market trends. Comparing your home to another in the same neighborhood is a good start, but comparing it to homes on the same street or block is even better.

2) Date of sale: It varies by location, but housing markets can see a ton of fluctuation...

First Time in the Market. Corner of 51 Street / Dahill Rd- Solid Brick Semi-attached 2 family home with private parking located in Borough Park / Bensonhurst. First Floor: 2 bedroom plus office space, Living room, Eat in Kitchen, Full Bath with nice size front porch. Second Floor 2 Bedroom, Living Room, Eat in Kitchen, Full Bath with lots of closet space. Full Basement with front and rear entrance. 10-12 year old flat roof. Close to F train station. Schools and ShopRite shopping center. School District 21. Lot 53.42 ft x 84.17 ft irregular Building 20 x 43 . Aprox. Building Sq ft 2,740 Est. Annual Taxes $8,385 Zoning: R5. Approx Year Build 1935. Stories:...

2 BEDROOM COOP IN BENSONHURST

Beautiful 2 bedroom coop located in the heart of Bensonhurst 65 street and 20th avenue. One block away from the N train station. Conveniently located near stores, restaurants, banks and public transportation. Located on the 3rd floor walkup to a beautiful building that is well maintained. The apartment has a lot of natural light, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, a window in the kitchen and the bathroom. Each bedroom includes its own closet space. Maintenance fee includes heat, and hot water. MAINT: $590.00

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