A successful home search enables you to discover your dream residence at a budget-friendly price. However, conducting a successful house search may be difficult, particularly for individuals who fail to prepare for the homebuying journey. Lucky for you, there are many things you can do to prevent problems as you search for your ideal home. Now, let's take a...

Majestically sited, well designed Hudson River View Queen Anne Victorian masterpiece. Gracious entry with stunning staircase and parlor with fireplace welcome you home. Dramatic great room with a soaring 26' volume ceiling and wall of windows optimizing the private setting leads to a fabulous deck overlooking the Hudson. Magnificent chef's granite kitchen with up-market appliances offers a separate prep area. Formal dining room opens to a spacious screened-in porch and flagstone terrace. Upstairs, the owner's suite is a safe haven, large river view bedroom, fireplace, luxe en-suite bath and two walk-in closets. Up a spiral stair, a...

Image by Ally Thomas from Pixabay A VA loan can be the key to getting some of the most attractive terms possible on a home loan. Not only are lenders more forgiving on the minimum down payment requirements, but you may also be exempt from paying Private Mortgage Insurance until you've built up enough equity in the home....

Photo by Michal Jarmoluk via Pixabay Most buyers understand the importance of getting a home inspection before purchasing a property. But did you know that some sellers are also opting to invest in a pre-inspection? These savvy homeowners realize that a pre-inspection can be a very helpful tool when it comes time to market their houses. If you're...

Photo by GaudiLab via Shutterstock In the rush and excitement to find the perfect home and make it yours, there are some things best learned beforehand rather than through hindsight. Here are some suggestions from first-time homebuyers that would have made the entire process less challenging. Know where you stand. If you plan to buy a home, even...

Ultimate safety and privacy behind intercom gates, walls and private drive to this Hudson Riverside Haven. Fabled stone colonial literally hugs the shore of the Hudson River. Enjoy wrap-around, three sided veranda, accented by a bluestone firepit terrace and the new Cuomo Bridge for enchanted evenings! Stunning entry foyer features a classic staircase. Coffered ceiling in living room with Hudson views, fireplace, outsized windows and a French door to the river veranda. Formal dining room features a bay window seat and coffered ceiling, opening to a white center island kitchen with fine cabinetry, granite counter tops, new Cafe' stove and...

Image by JayMantri from Pixabay Reality TV shows captured the entrepreneurial imaginations of everyday people that anyone with cash and determination can turn a profit remodeling blighted homes. While profitable home-flipping tends to be more difficult than celebrities make it seem, one niche group appears to have a secret recipe for success — Flipsters. The term “Flipster” is...

Very roomy apartment in the heart of Nyack's commercial district with shops, restaurants, post office and library on the same block. Convenient location. Beautiful wide plank hardwood floors. Living room with mantle, EIK, large den may also be used as master bedroom. Excellent...

You need to instantly escape Manhattan NOW to ultimate safety behind this intercom privacy gate, private drive, and hidden Hudson Riverfront Sanctuary! Breath-taking capacious Great Room/Dining/Kitchen combo with 12' coffered ceiling, mahogany floor/ceiling WBF and a magnificent wall of skylit picture widows directly facing the Hudson River & new Mario Cuomo Bridge. French doors to huge riverside deck and approximately 100' dock. New chef's kitchen, state-of-art appliances, granite counters, mahogany cabinets. All new baths feature marble/tile. Home office possibilities abound on thee levels of living space. Star's master suite features...

Image by congerdesign from Pixabay If you're looking to buy a new home, there's no reason you should be limited by your geographic area. In today's digital world, buying a home in another city, another state or even in another country has never been easier or more convenient. Additionally, when you buy a home remotely, you're not limited...

Image by Mike Gattorna from Pixabay The benefits of buying a luxury home that's under new construction include customizing it to fit your life and your family, and choosing your own finishes is a perfect way to achieve this goal. But which finishes will still maintain their beauty under the stress of busy families on the go? Which...

Photo by KML from Pexels Buying your first home is exciting and you will spend a lot of time working with your real estate agent. However, before you begin searching for the right agent, here are some helpful hints to help you get started off on the right foot and make sure you are ready to purchase a...