JOSEPH RANOLA - YOUR REAL ESTATE EXECUTIVE

Since September, mortgage rates have been on a rollercoaster. They first dipped into the low 6% range only to climb past 7% by the end of...

Homeownership is amazing—but it’s also a total lifestyle shift from the rental days. From surprise plumbing issues to finally being able...

If you're about to buy a home, you might think you've budgeted everything. But are you prepared for all the fees that come with closing...

Thinking about updating your home? You're not alone. Over the past five years, 94% of homeowners completed a major renovation project....

For most homeowners, selling a home feels less like a straightforward transaction and more like taking on a second job. A job that...

For the first time since 2020, housing affordability improved year over year. This is largely due to a drop in mortgage rates, which have...

By now, you’ve probably heard about the news: the Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut is the fi in four years.  But what does that really...

Check out my very own digital magazine for Staten Island - move. Welcome to "move.", Staten Island's newest and most comprehensive real...

Getting a mortgage on Staten Island doesn't have to be complicated! Navigating the world of mortgages can be daunting, especially for...

Here's a comprehensive guide to help you understand the difference of 110v and 220v electricity, and how they impact your home.

Being a first-time homebuyer in Staten Island doesn't have to be painful! Embarking on the journey of purchasing your first home is a...

What’s going on in the Staten Island/NYC Real Estate world this month? Happy April! Here are last months stats: MARCH 2024 The Staten...

What’s going on in the Staten Island/NYC Real Estate world this month? Happy March! Here are last months stats: FEBRUARY 2024 The real...

Assumable mortgages are all the rage on Tik Tok...but are they real? With rates on an upward spiral since mid-2022, assumable mortgages...

What’s going on in the Staten Island/NYC Real Estate world this week? As always, I’d like to provide you with some light reading for your...

$3,000/month will now get you $453,000 in purchasing power, up from $416,000 in Q4 2023. With rates recently falling to ~6.7%, buyers...

What’s going on in the Staten Island/NYC Real Estate world this week? As always, I’d like to provide you with some light reading for your...

What’s going on in the Staten Island/NYC Real Estate world this month? Happy February! It's already a new month in the new year! Going by...