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1 05, 2017

Tip #28: Resources and Vendors

By |2022-01-21T14:10:03-05:00May 1st, 2017|Tip of the Day|

Resources and Vendors With the advances in technology allowing buyers and sellers to browse online real estate platforms, the additional value a Broker may bring to the table is their access to experienced resources and vendors that can assist with real estate transactions. Real estate deals can come to fruition very quickly, but also fall

1 05, 2017

Tip #27: Hairy Properties

By |2022-01-21T14:10:03-05:00May 1st, 2017|Tip of the Day|

Hairy Properties When purchasing investment property, many investors look for assets that may be distressed, in trouble of have some "hair" on them. What does a Hairy Property actually mean? The definition of a Hairy Property is one that has the ability to add value, but needs work to bring up to speed. There are

1 05, 2017

Tip #26: Residential vs Commercial Investments

By |2022-01-21T14:10:03-05:00May 1st, 2017|Tip of the Day|

Residential vs. Commercial Investments You've made some money and now are looking to invest in real estate. Your close friend owns multi-family residential property, while your colleague purchased a commercial property a few years ago. Which one is right for you? There are several differenced when deciding wether to invest in residential or commercial properties.

25 04, 2017

Tip #25: What is the EB5 Program?

By |2022-01-21T14:10:03-05:00April 25th, 2017|Tip of the Day|

EB5 Program If you live in a foreign Country and are looking to invest funds in the United States or possibly obtain U. S. Citizenship, you may have heard of the EB5 program. The EB5 program was created by Congress in 1990 for foreigners to obtain potential U.S. citizenship and green card application status. It is

25 04, 2017

Tip #24: International Investors

By |2022-01-21T14:10:03-05:00April 25th, 2017|Tip of the Day|

International Investors If you live overseas and are looking to park your money in a a safe investment, there is no greater opportunity than purchasing Manhattan Real Estate. While other Countries may succumb to political and economic risk, New York City, Brooklyn and other parts of the Tr-State area, are very stable and generate consistent,

25 04, 2017

Tip #23: What is a Cap Rate?

By |2022-01-21T14:10:03-05:00April 25th, 2017|Tip of the Day|

What is a Cap Rate? When purchasing an investment property, many investors look at the Cap Rate. This is short for Capitalization Rate. This calculation is the following: Capitalization Rate = Sales Price/NOI For example, if the purchase price is $10 Million and the Net Operating Income is $1 Million, the Cap Rate will be

25 04, 2017

Tip #22: What is a 1031 Exchange?

By |2022-01-21T14:10:03-05:00April 25th, 2017|Tip of the Day|

What is a 1031 Exchange? It seems almost every other day, a client contacts our firm in need of a 1031 exchange property. They are unfamiliar with the 1031 exchange and need guidance from beginning to end. As an experienced 1031 exchange Broker, it is our goal to provide the best possible investment property for

25 04, 2017

Tip #21: Investment Property Criteria

By |2022-01-21T14:10:03-05:00April 25th, 2017|Tip of the Day|

Investment Property Criteria Are you an investor looking to purchase property in the Manhattan or Brooklyn neighborhoods? Are you unsure of how to properly evaluate a property that may interest you? Here are some investment criteria tips to review when analyzing a deal: Cap Rate - What is the capitalization rate for the specific property?

25 04, 2017

Tip #20: Advice for Gold Coast Buyers

By |2022-01-21T14:10:03-05:00April 25th, 2017|Tip of the Day|

The Connecticut Gold Coast It seems almost every state has a Gold Coast location. In this article, we are going to specifically refer to the Connecticut Gold Coast. This area encompasses Lower Fairfield County or Southwestern Connecticut, but not limited to the Connecticut Panhandle. It is roughly 50 miles from Manhattan. If  you are from

25 04, 2017

Tip #19: What is a Gold Coast Buyer?

By |2022-01-21T14:10:03-05:00April 25th, 2017|Tip of the Day|

What is a Gold Coast Buyer? A Gold Coast buyer is a purchaser from the "Gold Coast" regions of Connecticut. The Gold Coast, also known as Lower Fairfield County or Southwestern Connecticut not limited to the Connecticut Panhandle, is a region of the state of Connecticut, United States, that includes the entire southern portion of Fairfield