Moving to NYC requires deeper knowledge of local real estate types and conditions. A broker or an agent can be helpful, especially if you are new in the city and don't have much time for finding an apartment. Luckily, there are specialists who will be able to assist you during your quest and find a housing option according to your personal criteria. As a result, you will have to explore the real estate market in the Big Apple and establish some basic rules and standards. Apartment options in NYC are almost infinite, so make sure to get an insight into real estate situation, so that you can decide what's right for you. Here is … [Read more...]
Apartment hunting in NYC
While looking for the right apartment you need to be fully dedicated to the task and detail-oriented. Before even involving a broker or some other specialist that will assist you and lead your during your quest, try to establish some ground rules and strategy according to your needs and requirements. Create a list of questions for your broker or potential landlord and go through it any time you are seeing a new apartment. No matter how convinced you are that you have memorized them all, sometimes you may fail to notice some of the important facts. Being in a rush and under a lot of pressure and stress you might forget to look … [Read more...]
Things to ask your future landlord before you rent an apartment
When looking for an apartment, prepare a list of essential questions for your potential landlord. If you are not moving for the first time, it is likely that you are already familiar with those questions. Being well-prepared for the first appointment with your future landlord you may avoid any possible misunderstanding or unpleasant surprise. Right questions can help you make the right decision, so think about your expectations and requests and compare them with those of your possible landlord. - The rent Although it might be written in an ad, make sure to confirm the exact rental price. Your future landlord needs to be specific … [Read more...]
Tips for buying a house
Buying a house is a huge step for you and your family, so you better make sure you are absolutely prepared for this action. Consider it as one of the most important purchases you will ever make, so think twice before making the final decision. Once it was very difficult to buy a new house in US, due to very expensive and repressive mortgage loans terms and conditions, and most people were actually renters. Later there were some changes in the US legislation, which encouraged a lot of people to buy their own houses. Buying a house - step by step - First of all, establish your budget. Otherwise, you may get disappointed when you … [Read more...]
Moving from an apartment to a house
Moving from an apartment to a house can be a beginning of a totally new chapter in your and your family's life. If you have kids, they will be particularly thrilled about this decision. Even if you are buying or renting a new house, there are certain maintenance tasks you will need to perform regularly to make your house a pleasant place for living. Moving from an apartment to a house: list of tasks In spite of all excitement, relocation process can be really exhausting and overwhelming for everyone involved. So, take this mission seriously from the very beginning in order to make the transition as easy as possible. - For … [Read more...]
Sharing living costs in NYC with a roommate
NYC lifestyle sometimes might be a bit demanding and challenging for everyone, especially for newcomers or new graduates. Luckily, as a resident of a metropolis which abounds with various possibilities, you are provided with numerous solutions to your issues. One of the burning issues among those whose financial resources are far inferior to the demands of the big city is how to make an existence more bearable. The answer is pretty obvious, co-existence with a roommate may provide you with an opportunity to share living costs. Once you have made the decision that you really need a roommate, get to work and find one! The … [Read more...]
NY Real Estate Trends
Here at Dumbo Moving & Storage, we looked at data from the past 3 months to see what the moving trends in New York are. We wanted to find out: what areas of New York people are moving from?, what areas of New York people are moving to?, and lastly where do New Yorkers go when they leave the state? Boerum Hill is the most popular area people are moving to and people are leaving. Murray Hill is second on both our lists. Yorkville is out third most popular area that people are leaving, followed by the Upper West Side and Morning Side Heights. Morning Side Heights is getting replenished by new neighbors because they are third … [Read more...]
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