To recognize the sacrifices of military veterans and their families, certain government agencies offer various benefits to these individuals. New York State offers veterans various property tax exemptions. Here is a quick overview of these specific benefits. Eligible...
The headlines have been everywhere: “New York City real estate is experiencing a downturn.” That may be so, but buyers have the advantage in 2019 to purchase a new home because inventory is up, and they have the bargaining power. NYC is already saturated...
As a highly active and iconic market, New York is one of the strongest and busiest real estate locations in the country; this is no secret, given its many alluring characteristics to tenants and property owners alike. Still, however, the market’s reputation has not...
With a national housing shortage causing both home and rental prices to shoot through the roof, it should be no surprise that homelessness is also on the rise. In many cases, even people who are employed full-time can’t afford rent, or find housing in the same...
When people hear of the Bronx, they think of a “rough” borough of New York. Yes, it was entrenched in urban blight in the 1970s, but the Bronx has come a long way. Since 2010, the borough has experienced a steady climb in housing costs and development. In the past...
The Opportunity Zones program is a new economic development tool that is still in the process of being set up. In fact, the Treasury department only released the first set of rules on October 19, 2018. It arises from the Tax Cuts and Job Acts of 2017. The program...
