Author Archives: Jay Butchko
South Bronx a Hot Market for Investors
Our neighborhood has come a long way over the last 40 years. The Bronx is no longer burning, and it is no longer making headlines over its high crime rate. To the contrary, a recent flurry of headlines have reported on how new development has made the South Bronx an up-and-coming place for investors… Read More »
Energy Improvements to Increase Your Home’s Value
Everyone wants to save money. For homeowners or buyers, having a home that is energy efficient makes sense. Why waste money in heating, cooling, and running excess electricity through your home when there is an easier, more environmentally and budget friendly way? Whether you’re looking to sell or buy a home, knowing what types… Read More »
Flipping Houses Continues to Net Profits
Several years ago, a new word came into our vernacular: house flipping. A host of television shows, news articles, and infomercials sang the praises of buying old or run down houses at below market value, making renovations and improvements, then ‘flipping’ it and selling the house within the year, pocketing a tidy profit in… Read More »
Making the Decision to Buy a Vacation Home
After a long, cold winter, summer is finally here, which means one thing: vacation. Most of us look forward to our summer vacation all year long, and many people have family traditions that dictate going to the same spot each year. Maybe your family enjoys spending a week or two at the beach, or… Read More »
Investing in Rental Properties
Investing in real estate can be a good move now, with housing values slowly increasing as interest rates remain low. Many people dream of having a rental property to offset the rest of their expenses; a property that not only pays for itself, but that pays for a number of other things too. While… Read More »
Options in Nursing Home Care
Planning for long-term care, for yourself or for a loved one, is something that most of all will be called to do at some point. Over the last five years, over 10 million people have needed some form of long term care, and 70% of people age 65 and over will require this type… Read More »
Your Guide To Closing On A Home
Making the choice to buy a home is a big step. No doubt you’ve put a lot of thought into how much you can afford, what type of house you want, what neighborhood you want to live in. You’ve searched the ‘for sale’ ads and broker listings, and looked at tax rates, school districts,… Read More »
Ways To Increase Curb Appeal When Selling Your Home
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. This is especially true when selling your home. The first glimpse a potential buyer gets of your home and property is likely to stick with them, and what they see on the outside will affect whether or not they even want to see… Read More »
Choosing The Right Location For Your Small Business
Location: it’s one of the most important tools any small business owner has. The right location can make or break a business. In terms of making the right decision, there are a number of factors to consider. Do you want to buy or lease? What demographics are you looking for? Of course, price is… Read More »
Home Buying Basics
Purchasing a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. Maybe you’re looking for a starter home, your family’s dream home, or downsizing for retirement; regardless, you want to make sure the house you buy is the one that best suits your needs. There are a number of options to consider in… Read More »