New York City remains the country’s fourth least affordable housing market, making it difficult to purchase a property without breaking the bank. As the warm weather meets the city, so do more opportunities for buyers to find deals in the current market. The following five units under $875,000 provide outdoor space, sleek appliances, and proximity to local establishments. 346 E 58th Street #2B3B Manhattan, NY PRICE $835,000 BED 2 BATH 2 TYPE Co-op NEIGHBORHOOD Sutton Hill BOROUGH Manhattan This elegant duplex provides a charming home for a small family or those who work from home. Th ..read more

The Curb Appeal of Pressure Washing Your Home Spring is here, along with a dusting of pollen coating your cars, driveway, and the exterior of your house. As the temperatures rise and you spend more time outside, you may also notice additional signs of dirt or mildew on your siding, stucco, or shingles. Scrubbing the outside of your home can turn into an arduous task. To limit the amount of elbow grease, consider the possibility of pressure washing the exterior of your home. Homeowners can hire a professional home pressure washing service or use a pressure washing machine to clean the outside w ..read more

How Much Does a Room With a View in NYC Cost? New York City buyers know that they face an expensive and competitive market. To acquire highly-desired amenities, like a view of the skyline, water, or other attractive element, New Yorkers can expect to shell out even more money. A room with a view can drive up the price point for a listing, but buyers should also consider how property’s floor plan, floor level, and additional amenities factor into an asking price. Even partial views of the Hudson River, Central Park, and Manhattan skyline command a high price. Depending on a buyer’s budget, they ..read more

Electric vehicle (EV) owners may experience a new sensation: range anxiety. While short drives around town may not pose a problem, longer drives may require a stop along the way to replenish the battery. As EVs become more popular, finding an available public charger can sometimes prove difficult, and drivers may worry if they can sustain a longer journey. A garage EV charger provides one solution that can help you save time and money. The rise in popularity of electric cars has led homeowners to reconsider how they use their garage space. Installing a garage charger may rise to the top of you ..read more

Selling a home in the spring often means you’ll need to get a jump on your seasonal cleaning routine. If you’ve lived in one place for years, you may know how to spring clean your house efficiently and take care of items that matter most to you. However, if you want to list your home for sale, you may need to update your cleaning regimen. As you work through each room, give thought to potential staging ideas. Focus on ways to make your home shine in real estate photographs. For instance, when possible, you’ll want to depersonalize the house to provide more of a “blank slate” for new owners to ..read more

Potential buyers across New York City may opt to purchase a newly constructed property. New construction homes offer plenty of attractive amenities, brand-new living spaces, and proximity to subway stations. The following five units in new construction residences offer private outdoor space, custom features, and state-of-the-art building amenities. 52-16 Roosevelt Avenue #3A Queens, NY PRICE $536,740 BED 1 BATH 1 EST. MONTHLY $2,922 NEIGHBORHOOD Woodside BOROUGH Queens Located in a stylish boutique condominium, this apartment is perfectly suited for the modern New Yorker. Its open kit ..read more

In this May edition of the RealtyHop Housing Affordability Index, we examine what American households across the 100 largest cities need to spend on housing to find out: Is homeownership affordable or possible for the average American family? Existing home sales decreased throughout the first quarter of 2023, but interested buyers in other parts of the country continue to drive demand and keep housing costs high. High-interest rates remain a challenge for potential homeowners. While many markets grew more expensive this month, more activity and inventory cooled asking prices in other areas ..read more

How to Install a Storm Door on a Home Homeowners who live in areas with strong storms, from Miami to Buffalo, use storm doors to provide added protection to their front doors and the rest of their homes. While immediately providing an extra barrier between the property and severe weather conditions, storm doors offer additional security, security, soundproofing, and energy efficiency. If you’re considering adding a storm door, consider the condition of your current exterior door, the type of storms common in your area, and the additional benefits you hope to gain before you begin pricing out t ..read more

New York City remains the country’s fourth least affordable housing market, making it difficult to purchase a property without breaking the bank. Despite high-interest rates and low inventory, there are still opportunities for buyers to score a piece of favorable real estate. The following five units under $825,000 provide outdoor space, sleek appliances, and competitive pricing. 240 E 30TH Street #3C Manhattan, NY PRICE $695,000 BED 2 BATH 1 TYPE Co-op NEIGHBORHOOD Rose Hill BOROUGH Manhattan Buyers looking for pre-warm charm can add this two-bedroom co-op to their list of propertie ..read more

For many, the tradeoff between space and cost is a deciding factor on where they choose to settle down. Should you buy a tiny studio in Manhattan or a starter home in Charlotte? The reality is that living in certain places often means downsizing your expectations. But we at RealtyHop wondered just how drastic these tradeoffs were between cities. Are there hidden gems where you wouldn’t have to sacrifice size for desirability? In our second annual report, we calculated the amount of square footage you’d be able to buy in every major city in America at the current national median home sales pric ..read more