by Own a Piece of Brooklyn | Apr 17, 2026 | Buyer Checklists & Tips
NYC closing costs are among the highest in the country. Here is exactly what buyers and sellers pay in Brooklyn — by line item, by price point, and by property type — so nothing catches you off guard at the closing table. Brooklyn buyers should budget 3-6% of the...
by Own a Piece of Brooklyn | Apr 15, 2026 | Buyer Checklists & Tips
Why the “courthouse bargain” rarely works out for typical New York City home buyers — and what to do instead. I love a bargain as much as the next New Yorker. But if you are a typical home buyer — mortgage-dependent, budget-conscious, and trying to avoid...
by Own a Piece of Brooklyn | Apr 12, 2026 | Buyer Checklists & Tips
A first-hand look from inside Brooklyn’s weekly auction house — and why the smartest investment move is often the one that gives you time to think. As an investor, I like exposing myself to different strategies. So for a stretch of time, I went weekly to the...
