The Boland Team

The closing of a real estate deal–either from the buyer’s side or the seller’s side–can be fraught with last-minute entanglements. Here’s another one, taken from the annals of Michael Moshan, real estate […]

Here they are, by popular demand, a checklist for when you begin your home-buying journey. 1) Start with realistic goals. Do you have 20% in cash for down payment? 2) Be financially […]

Foreign investors have always been attracted to Manhattan’s high-end luxury residential properties—and for simple reasons: Owning New York City real estate over extended periods of time yields a high rate of return; […]

The following is a “nightmare” closing that occurred not too long ago. I want to thank Mike Moshan, a partner at the law firm Gold Scollar Moshan, PLLC, for his help. How […]

Before she began her career staging homes, “speed-decorator” Jill Vegas worked in advertising. And that was a valuable experience, because when you’re selling your home, you should treat it just like a […]

Many people in the process of selling their apartments in New York City often use stagers to increase the value of their home. The best staging shows the apartment in its very […]

Many people shopping for a home in Manhattan are looking for outdoor space. Once they get it, the next question inevitably becomes—what to do with it? Fortunately, designer James “Ford” Huniford knows […]

You’ve accepted a buyer’s offer for your home, and you’re gathered in an office with a cast that includes your buyer and attorney, real estate agents, loan officer, and your closing attorney. […]

When children leave the family home for college, or for a first job, the emptied space forces homeowners to re-evaluate their living space: are four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a den, and a […]

I’m always fascinated to see how people decorate their homes — whether it’s a 19th-century desk or a floor-to-ceiling Jackson Pollock, decor pieces reflect the owner’s personality and bring a space to […]