Ephraim Vashovsky’s Blog
How to Enter Commercial Real Estate
A career as a commercial real estate broker offers a rewarding experience, but getting started may require more effort than you believe. This guide can walk you through the steps for acquiring the necessary education, training, and credentials for becoming a...
Why Are Starter Homes Bought Later in NYC?
The New York real estate market is notorious for being a little crazy, so it is no surprise that the area does not follow national real estate trends. One of the most interesting changes is that people in New York rent longer instead of buying a home. On average, a...
What to Do About Noisy Tenants
There are often neighboring tenants in an apartment building who may cause issues with noise. Most renters experience this at one time or another in the form of late get-togethers or parties, door-slamming, barking dogs, loud stereos or televisions, or...
Tools to Help Property Managers
If you are a landlord or property manager, you are well aware that time is in short supply, but information is not. Managing the deluge of data requires too much of your time. Luckily, you have a wide array of handy tools to assist with property management, which is...
Three Common Reasons Why Lease Applications are Denied
There's nothing fun or easy about having a lease application denied. Prospective leasers must fill lease applications out before renting an apartment, home, or other property, and when landlords/owners find fault with one of these applications, they usually deny it....
Should You Buy a Foreclosed House?
You may have heard that buying a foreclosed home offers you a deal that can help you obtain a home that might otherwise be out of your reach. While this can be true, there is a higher degree of risk associated with buying a foreclosed home. Before you commit to this...
Issues When Buying a House During Gentrification
Purchasing a new home can come with its complications and issues. Many issues come into play when trying to buy a house during gentrification. Gentrification can make once cheap neighborhoods suddenly elite and cause budgets to fracture. When buying a house during...
Turning Dead Malls into Apartment Complexes
Real estate developers are always looking for new and interesting ways to construct housing. From old firehouses to abandoned factories, once dead properties are being turned into something new and trendy. The newest trend is turning dead malls into apartment...
Benefits of Single-Family vs. Multi-Family Rentals
When deciding to invest in property and rent out housing to tenants, there are many options to choose from. Deciding between apartments, lofts, or a house to rent out takes a lot of considerations. For those looking into invest in a house to rent, you can choose...
How to Choose a Neighborhood to Live In
Finding the perfect neighborhood can be challenging. The right neighborhood for you depends on your lifestyle and needs from the community. It will take research and digging to find what each neighborhood has to offer. Interview Yourself First Before going over every...