How to Home

How to Use Less Electricity When Your Electric Bills and the Heat Soar

Follow pro advice about how to cut your electric bills and use less electricity even with rising costs and summer heat.

Consumer Guide: State and Local Tax (SALT) Deductions

Homeownership has always had its perks when it comes to tax deductions, but the latest tax reform helps homeowners save even more money. Here’s why.

Consumer Guide: Buying a Historic Property

From architectural character to lasting craftsmanship, historic homes offer one-of-a-kind charm, but they also come with unique responsibilities for the owner. Here are a few of the things you should know before buying a historic property:

May 2025 Market Data: Long Island and Queens

Get smart about your market. Local real estate data, fresh every month.

Consumer Guide: Making Your Home More Energy Efficient

Improving your home’s energy efficiency doesn’t have to involve a full home renovation. Whether you’re looking to lower utility bills, preparing to sell, or simply modernizing your home, here’s how to get started and what to keep in mind along the way.

Consumer Guide: Working With a Real Estate Attorney

Buying a home is one of the most important decisions you can make. Many professionals are available to help you throughout the homebuying process, including a real estate attorney. When navigating the homebuying process, this is how a real estate attorney can help you:

$2,000 Grants Up For Grabs for First-Time Buyers in Long Island & Queens

In celebration of National Homeownership Month, we believe it’s the perfect time to bring attention to a unique opportunity for first-time homebuyers in Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens counties.

Consumer Guide: Real Estate Auctions

Buying a home at auction can be an exciting opportunity to get involved in real estate, but there are certain risks and rules to be aware of. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an experienced investor, understanding how auctions work can help you bid confidently:

April 2025 Market Data: Long Island and Queens

Get smart about your market. Local real estate data, fresh every month.

How Much House Can I Afford?

Before you start house hunting, use tools and formulas to estimate how much house you can afford.

Consumer Guide: Assistance Programs

Buying or keeping a home can be financially challenging—but you may not have to do it alone. There are assistance programs designed to help. Here’s what you need to know:

Consumer Guide: Buyer's vs. Seller's Market

The real estate market constantly shifts, and knowing whether conditions favor buyers or sellers can help you make smarter, more confident decisions. Here’s how to recognize which type of market you’re in and what each means for you.

Consumer Guide: Your Home and Estate Planning

A home is a long-term financial asset. Estate planning helps you prepare for the future by deciding what happens to your home and other assets if you can no longer care for them. Here are the basics.

Consumer Guide: Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction

For many homeowners, the mortgage interest deduction can offer meaningful tax savings. If you're navigating tax season or planning to buy a home, understanding how this deduction works can help you make smarter financial decisions. Here’s what you need to know.

Consumer Guide: Overcoming Barriers to Homeownership

Buying a home is a major financial decision. Whether you're saving for a down payment, managing debt, or dealing with other barriers to entry, agents who are REALTORS® can help you find your dream home.

Consumer Guide: Understanding & Protecting Yourself From Title Fraud

Title fraud is a serious crime that can be overlooked and result in a property owner unknowingly losing the title of their property. Here’s what you need to know about title fraud, how it happens, who’s most at risk, and how you can prevent it from happening to you.

How to Home

How to Use Less Electricity When Your Electric Bills and the Heat Soar

Consumer Guide: State and Local Tax (SALT) Deductions

Consumer Guide: Buying a Historic Property

May 2025 Market Data: Long Island and Queens

Consumer Guide: Making Your Home More Energy Efficient

Consumer Guide: Working With a Real Estate Attorney

$2,000 Grants Up For Grabs for First-Time Buyers in Long Island & Queens

Consumer Guide: Real Estate Auctions

April 2025 Market Data: Long Island and Queens

How Much House Can I Afford?

Consumer Guide: Assistance Programs

Consumer Guide: Buyer's vs. Seller's Market

Consumer Guide: Your Home and Estate Planning

Consumer Guide: Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction

Consumer Guide: Overcoming Barriers to Homeownership

Consumer Guide: Understanding & Protecting Yourself From Title Fraud

March 2025 Market Data: Long Island and Queens

Consumer Guide: Buying Land and Building a New Home

Consumer Guide: Deeds and Titles

Consumer Guide: Alternative Listing Options