Kevin Murphy's (kevsrealestate) Blog

The world is getting smaller every day.  With an increasing global economy, anytime can be a good time to sell property.  South Koreans are on a home-buying spree in several U.S. cities, including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Atlanta, according to an International Herald Tribune artic...

Businessweek.com reports West Nyack, N.Y., is this year's best affordable New York City suburb. About a 30-minute drive from Manhattan, West Nyack is one of five villages and hamlets that make up an area on the western bank of the Hudson River known as "The Nyacks." The neighborhood, which has a ...

New York City Housing Authority ("Authority") seeks sealed bids for the sale of the five groups of real properties comprising two vacant lots and 29 vacant single-family houses located in Greater Jamaica and one vacant house situated on North Shore Staten Island.The properties are being offered i...

If you regularly visit the same place, you may want to consider investing in real estate there.  The truth is that second homes are no longer only for the wealthy.  On the other hand, the hard to read stock market, and an economy that is slowly climbing out of the doldrums, point to frugal budget...

It is easier for New Yorkers to block unauthorized access to their credit files, thanks to a new law that went into effect last month.  The New York Security Freeze Law gives consumers the option to put a block on their credit files, which will prevent lenders and credit card companies from getti...

A home inspection will inform you of any problems or defects.  This information could help your decisions in buying a property or what price you are willing to pay; thats why its essential that you select an inspector carefully.  As your real estate professional, I can help you find a qualified i...

Your house is finally completed, and you can't wait to move in; but when you build a new home, you should join the builder before you close the deal.  Prepare yourself; make a checklist of the things to review and question to ask.  If repairs are needed, get a time frame for completion before you...

 When shopping for a home you may find two properties that fulfill all your expectations.  With all of the talk of a "Buyers Market" regarding real estate, the thought of making an offer on both homes to see which you can get for the lowest price may be tempting.  But doing this isn't wise.  Some...

Before you start writing checks to charitable organizations, make sure you know where your money is going.  The following tips are suggested by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), to help you feel more confident about your charitable donations.  Ask solicitors...

 As a home owner looking to sell, price will ultimately determine how long your house will stay on the market; this is one of the most important decisions you will make when selling.     A home priced too high can result in buyers who don’t come back for a second showing, or even worse will not c...