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A Sleek 1980s Glass House on Long Island Sticks out in the Historic Gold Coast of ‘Great Gatsby’ Fame

June 21, 2026 - 03:57

A Sleek 1980s Glass House on Long Island Sticks out in the Historic Gold Coast of ‘Great Gatsby’ Fame

A visual artist and designer has completed a full rehabilitation of a striking glass house in Upper Brookville, New York. The property, originally built in the 1980s, now stands out on the historic...

Real Estate Roundup: Another Floating Zone Proposed For Orangetown; SEQRA Amendments Exempt Most Housing Projects From Environmental Review; Clarkstown's Real Estate Transfer Tax

June 20, 2026 - 17:18

Real Estate Roundup: Another Floating Zone Proposed For Orangetown; SEQRA Amendments Exempt Most Housing Projects From Environmental Review; Clarkstown's Real Estate Transfer Tax

Orangetown officials are reviewing a new floating zone proposal that would allow residential development on commercially zoned land. The plan, which has been presented to the town board, would let...

Real estate firm buys Parker Square Shopping Center

June 20, 2026 - 07:00

Real estate firm buys Parker Square Shopping Center

The Parker Square Shopping Center in Wichita Falls has a new owner following a recent sale handled by Marcus & Millichap. The deal closed on the 94,532-square-foot multi-tenant retail property,...

How State Coalitions Are Advancing Community Ownership of Housing

June 19, 2026 - 17:17

How State Coalitions Are Advancing Community Ownership of Housing

A growing number of state-level coalitions are working to shift housing from private speculation to community control. These groups, active in cities and states from coast to coast, are pushing...

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Understanding Property Taxes In Homeowners...

Navigating property taxes within homeowners` associations can be complex. Understanding how these taxes work helps homeowners budget effectively and avoid unexpected financial surprises. Knowledge is key.

Author: Greta Lamb

June 21, 2026

How To Prepare For A Home Equity Loan Application

Gather documents early to streamline approval process.

Author: Harmony Fry

June 19, 2026

Unpermitted Work How It Can Impact The Sale Of...

Great insights! Understanding unpermitted work can really help sellers navigate challenges.

Author: Jillian Davis

June 19, 2026

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Is It Worth Flipping in a Buyer’s Market?

21 June 2026

Is It Worth Flipping in a Buyer’s Market?

Flipping houses has long been a tempting venture for real estate enthusiasts. The idea of buying a fixer-upper, giving it a facelift, and selling it for a handsome profit sounds like a dream. But...

Refinancing or Home Equity Loan: What's the Best Option?

20 June 2026

Refinancing or Home Equity Loan: What's the Best Option?

If you`re a homeowner looking for ways to access cash or secure a better mortgage rate, you`ve probably come across two popular options: refinancing and home equity loans. But which one is right...

The Role of Leverage in Real Estate Investment Financing

19 June 2026

The Role of Leverage in Real Estate Investment Financing

If you`ve dipped your toes into real estate investing or even just considered it, you`ve probably come across the word `leverage.` It gets tossed around like confetti at a New Year`s Eve party, but...

Can a Landlord Increase Rent? Your Rights as a Tenant

18 June 2026

Can a Landlord Increase Rent? Your Rights as a Tenant

Rent increases are one of the biggest concerns for tenants. You sign a lease, settle into your home, and then—bam!—your landlord notifies you of a rent hike. But is it legal? Can landlords...

Unpermitted Work: How It Can Impact the Sale of Your Home

17 June 2026

Unpermitted Work: How It Can Impact the Sale of Your Home

So, you`re getting ready to sell your home. You`ve mowed the lawn, touched up the paint, and staged the living room to look like it belongs in a design magazine. Everything looks perfect, right?...

Sustainable Materials for Fixer Upper Renovations

16 June 2026

Sustainable Materials for Fixer Upper Renovations

Let’s be real — fixer uppers are like the blind dates of the real estate world. Full of promise, a little rough around the edges, and could either turn into your dream home or a total disaster....

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