According to the real estate specialists, a staged home is usually sold faster. It's in homeowner's best interest to show his/her property's best qualities, impress prospective buyers or renters and get the highest possible price for the property. If you are planning to put your home on the market any time soon, you should consider upgrading your property in order to get the asking price. Make your property attractive and interesting to the prospective visitors and buyers by applying some of the following home staging tips. When you are about to advertise your home your main goal is to attract as many potential buyers as … [Read more...]
Exterior home improvements before selling or renting the house
Thinking of selling or renting your property? Home improvement projects will make your house a more pleasant place to live in. Introducing some changes when it comes to your property's appearance will make your home feel more enjoyable and also appealing to the prospective buyers or renters, who will consider the aesthetic feature of the house as well as other important factors like cost, location, neighborhood, quality,... Buyers are usually interested in well-maintained properties, so make sure you can offer one. Furthermore, consider home improvement projects a smart investment, since they can add value to your property if … [Read more...]
How to make your small apartment feel bigger
Your big move is finally completed. All of your belongings are delivered safe and sound, your NYC movers have done an excellent job and the whole moving process went better than expected. There are no lost or damaged items, everything's in perfect condition. You just need to figure out how to arrange and decorate your new space. Also, if your new place is smaller than the previous one, you will need to organize your belongings so that each item fits. Adjusting to the idea of downsizing may be challenging, since you need to decide where to store all those items that don't fit, how to accommodate your guests and how to make your … [Read more...]
Sharing your living space with a roommate
The moment you decide to leave your family home in order to pursue your career or find better education options, you will have to actively take control of your life. Having a whole apartment only for you seems very appealing, but unfortunately not everyone can afford to buy or rent an apartment only for him/herself. Depending on your lifestyle and standards, you might not be able to pay bills and rent and therefore, you may be forced to share your living space with the roommate. On the other hand, some people simply can't get used to living alone, so they opt for having a roommate. Whatever the reason for your decision is, you … [Read more...]
How to be a good tenant
The characteristics of a good tenant may vary depending on a situation and involved actors. Most landlords are very attentive while choosing the tenants who will occupy their property. Some landlords are lucky to find suitable tenants that will take good care of the property, while others end up having a terrible experience with their tenants. If you are about to rent an apartment, this is what you can expect when you meet your prospective landlord. Find out more about some universal qualities of a good tenant that are highly appreciated by landlords. How to spot a good tenant Having following parameters in mind, landlords … [Read more...]
Real estate in NYC terminology
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...]
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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