Category Archives: Info For Buyers

2011 REALTOR® Nationwide Open House Weekend – June 4-5

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Elaine

This year’s Nationwide open house weekend is Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and 5. The Nationwide Open House Weekend offers buyers a stress-free way to visit homes for sale in as many different neighborhoods as they choose. It provides sellers … Continue reading →

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When Buying A Brooklyn Townhouse, Size Does Matter

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Elaine

I’m working with a lovely young couple that very much wants to buy a Brooklyn townhouse, preferably a brownstone, with original details.  They’re in luck, there are many brownstone, brick, limestone and frame townhouses on the market right now for … Continue reading →

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Hire A Real Estate Attorney For Your Real Estate Transactions

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Elaine

Buying or selling Real Estate in New York City in general is an expensive undertaking.  There are fees, state taxes, city taxes, recording fees and other expenses galore that make some buyers and sellers hyperventilate at closing, so its understandable when … Continue reading →

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Bed Stuy Brownstone with Original Details For Sale

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Elaine

From the entry way to this fabulous brownstone, with its original molding and glass to the three marble places, this house it waiting for someone to continue the restoration to its full glory. For $550,000, 210 Madison Street between Bedford … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Protecting Your Credit

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Elaine

A friend of mine who has been living in a condo that she inherited from a late relative recently decided it was time to upgrade to a larger space. She did everything a buyer needs to do to make the process … Continue reading →

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10 Ways to Get that Down Payment Money

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Elaine

Anyone who has seriously been looking to buy a home and has sought a pre-approval from a lender knows that lender’s guidelines have become more stringent.  Gone are the days of 100% financing, its rumored that FHA will raise its minimum down payment … Continue reading →

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OPEN HOUSE Blitz at the Clinton Hill Coops in Brooklyn

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Elaine

This, Sunday May 15, from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Fillmore Real Estate is going to have seven open houses at the Clinton Hill Coops in Clinton Hill Brooklyn. Why are there so many apartments for sale at the coop … Continue reading →

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FHA Loans Now Cost A Little More

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Elaine

If you are looking to purchase a house or condo and you are looking to obtain an FHA insured loan, as of April 18, 2011 the cost of an FHA insured loan just increased. You can still put down as little as … Continue reading →

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