You can’t build a business in the real estate industry without building up relationships. Between maintenance service providers and stagers, cleaning services and mortgage lenders. It’s all connected. For example, property managers need real estate agents to give their clients the best possible services, and the reverse is also true for real estate agents who…

If you own property, chances are you’ve found that managing it by yourself can be a real hassle. Perhaps your primary residence is in a different area, or you find that maintaining and retaining tenants is a pain. Maybe you own too many rental units to manage on your own, or you don’t quite know…

Whether the competitive Westchester housing market has low sales volume or is going strong, it’s always a solid financial choice to look into becoming a landlord by renting out your home. The tax benefits and long term wealth accumulation from owning a rental property can not only gain you a profit, but it can be even more…

Depending where you are, it can be a challenge for buyers in the housing market these days. When homes nationwide are selling on average within 3 weeks (sometimes within a day in places like Westchester!), buyers have to hustle to find a home they want and then possibly win the bidding war that comes after.…

When it comes to property management, there are plenty of firms to choose from. But your rental property – and the important financial decisions that come with it – are a serious matter. You’ll want to make sure that you’re choosing an experienced, reliable property management firm that can efficiently take care of all of your…

As a homeowner, when you decide to move you must also decide what to do with your home, whether that means selling or renting it out. Choosing whether to rent or sell your home is a big decision. Many people choose to sell, but there are plenty of good reasons to rent your property instead. Becoming…

Breaking into the world of investment properties can be daunting, especially for first time investors. Any landlord-to-be is faced with the challenge of selecting a property out of a wide and potentially risky pool. Searching for a property on your own gives you the ability to take your time and make an informed choice, but…

Relocating or thinking about moving into a new home? Or maybe you’re empty nesters looking to downsize. In that case, a great way to get the most out of your current property is to rent it out using a well-regarded property management company. You’ll earn monthly income, and any issues that arise are dealt with by your property…

Depending on the type of property and the situation of the owner/landlord, property management can save a ton of time and energy. It also has a sizable return on investment, especially when you consider all of the time consuming – and dollar consuming – responsibilities associated with managing the property. The following are some questions…

The spring and summer housing market in Westchester can be heated, filled with cash offers and bidding wars. There isn’t the same level of urgency in the fall, yet a good house is still going to get offers relatively quickly depending on the price level. Here are  the top reasons the fall market can be…