The Unexpected Perks of Buying a Home in the Off-Season
You might be thinking, Am I missing out on options if I don’t buy a home during the peak season? Who buys off-season?! While it’s true...
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Joseph Ranola
Nov 14 min read
5 Tips to Secure the Best Mortgage Rates in any Market
Since September, mortgage rates have been on a rollercoaster. They first dipped into the low 6% range only to climb past 7% by the end of...
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Joseph Ranola
Nov 13 min read
5 Ways Your Life Will Change by Converting to Homeownership
Homeownership is amazing—but it’s also a total lifestyle shift from the rental days. From surprise plumbing issues to finally being able...
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Joseph Ranola
Oct 253 min read
91% of Homeowners Didn't Know About These Closing Costs!
If you're about to buy a home, you might think you've budgeted everything. But are you prepared for all the fees that come with closing...
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Joseph Ranola
Oct 183 min read
The Biggest Home Renovation REGRETS of 2024
Thinking about updating your home? You're not alone. Over the past five years, 94% of homeowners completed a major renovation project....
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Joseph Ranola
Oct 122 min read
The Hidden Cost of Selling Your Home
For most homeowners, selling a home feels less like a straightforward transaction and more like taking on a second job. A job that...
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Joseph Ranola
Oct 53 min read
Are Open Houses Making a Comeback?
When it comes to selling your home, one of the biggest questions sellers have is: "Do open houses still work?" With so many digital...
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Joseph Ranola
Sep 293 min read
Top Compromises Homebuyers are Making in 2024
For the first time since 2020, housing affordability improved year over year. This is largely due to a drop in mortgage rates, which have...
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Joseph Ranola
Sep 224 min read
What the Federal Reserve’s Recent Rate Cut Means for the Housing Market
By now, you’ve probably heard about the news: the Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut is the fi in four years. But what does that really...
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Joseph Ranola
Jun 293 min read
move. The Premiere Real Estate Magazine on Staten Island
Check out my very own digital magazine for Staten Island - move. Welcome to "move.", Staten Island's newest and most comprehensive real...
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Joseph Ranola
Jun 13 min read
Understanding Mortgage Basics for Your Staten Island Purchase
Getting a mortgage on Staten Island doesn't have to be complicated! Navigating the world of mortgages can be daunting, especially for...
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Joseph Ranola
May 263 min read
Understanding 110V and 220V Electricity in Your Staten Island Home
Here's a comprehensive guide to help you understand the difference of 110v and 220v electricity, and how they impact your home.
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Joseph Ranola
Apr 285 min read
How to Navigate Your First Home Purchase: A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Homebuyers in Staten Island
Being a first-time homebuyer in Staten Island doesn't have to be painful! Embarking on the journey of purchasing your first home is a...
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Joseph Ranola
Apr 113 min read
STATE OF THE MARKET - APRIL 2024 - STATEN ISLAND AND NYC
What’s going on in the Staten Island/NYC Real Estate world this month? Happy April! Here are last months stats: MARCH 2024 The Staten...
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Joseph Ranola
Apr 113 min read
STATE OF THE MARKET - MARCH 2024 - STATEN ISLAND AND NYC
What’s going on in the Staten Island/NYC Real Estate world this month? Happy March! Here are last months stats: FEBRUARY 2024 The real...
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Joseph Ranola
Feb 245 min read
ASSUMABLE MORTGAGES: CAN YOU REALLY GET 3% TODAY?
Assumable mortgages are all the rage on Tik Tok...but are they real? With rates on an upward spiral since mid-2022, assumable mortgages...
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Joseph Ranola
Feb 243 min read
SUNDAY NEWS - STATEN ISLAND AND NYC REAL ESTATE- FEBRUARY 25, 2024
What’s going on in the Staten Island/NYC Real Estate world this week? As always, I’d like to provide you with some light reading for your...
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Joseph Ranola
Feb 184 min read
BUYERS GAINED $40,000 IN PURCHASING POWER!
$3,000/month will now get you $453,000 in purchasing power, up from $416,000 in Q4 2023. With rates recently falling to ~6.7%, buyers...
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Joseph Ranola
Feb 172 min read
SUNDAY NEWS - STATEN ISLAND AND NYC- FEBRUARY 18, 2024
What’s going on in the Staten Island/NYC Real Estate world this week? As always, I’d like to provide you with some light reading for your...
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Joseph Ranola
Feb 103 min read
STATE OF THE MARKET - STATEN ISLAND AND NYC- FEBRUARY 2024
What’s going on in the Staten Island/NYC Real Estate world this month? Happy February! It's already a new month in the new year! Going by...
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