by Nannette Kamien | Nov 20, 2019 | Cash Flow, Real Estate, Retirement
Ask around to any of your friends and someone is always talking about becoming a landlord. It’s also a topic that comes up with a lot of clients in our financial planning practice. Some are unwilling landlords because they can’t yet sell a property they bought...
by Sara Stanich | Jul 11, 2019 | Cash Flow, Kids, Planning, Real Estate, Retirement, Saving, Taxes
When is the last time you asked yourself this question? If you often ask yourself this question, you aren’t the only one. In fact, according to the US Census, New York lost approximately 180,000 residents last year, more than any other state. Why did they...
by Sara Stanich | Aug 2, 2016 | Planning, Real Estate
“Should I buy a weekend place *outside* the city?” is a question I get all the time. Many couples (and singletons!) find that buying in Manhattan or Brooklyn is financially out of reach, but a place in the Catskills, the Jersey Shore, or the North Fork is...
by Sara Stanich | Feb 20, 2014 | Real Estate, Taxes
This is the seventh post in my “Taxes for Your Family” series. There is a lot of confusion about the tax benefits of owning a home. But what are they? Itemize Deductions There are several deductions available to homeowners who itemize on their tax return: You can...
by Sara Stanich | Feb 5, 2014 | Investing, Real Estate
Guest Post By Diana Fishlock A great vacation often sparks dreams of owning a getaway home. It seems perfect after that beautiful week near the ocean or the mountains with no responsibilities. It may also seem like a retirement option or a good investment of time and...
by Sara Stanich | Feb 28, 2013 | Investing, Planning, Real Estate
The process of buying a home in the city is daunting, to say the least. Beyond the financial aspects, you may need to prepare for the dreaded co-op board interview. I bought and sold a co-op years ago, but was also turned down once by a co-op board back in the day. ...
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