--- title: Residential and Commercial Real Estate Blog | buying a house description: buying a house | S&D Realty Commercial Real Estate Blog --- - [Pay Rent](https://sdnyrealty.com/pay-rent/) - [Forms](https://sdnyrealty.com/forms/) -   [![S&D Commercial Real Estate Agency](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/S__D_Real_Estate_January2019/images/sd-original-logo_300px.png?width=300&height=194&name=sd-original-logo_300px.png "S&D Commercial Real Estate Agency")](https://sdnyrealty.com/) - [About](https://sdnyrealty.com/long-island-commercial-real-estate-firm/) - [Agents](https://sdnyrealty.com/long-island-real-estate-agents/) - [Listings](https://sdnyrealty.com/property-listings/) - [Property Management](https://sdnyrealty.com/property-management-company/) - [Resources](https://sdnyrealty.com/real-estate-resources/) - [Neighborhood Guide](https://sdnyrealty.com/neighborhood-guide/) - [Long Island](https://sdnyrealty.com/long-island-commercial-real-estate/) - [Nassau County](https://sdnyrealty.com/nassau-county-commercial-real-estate/) - [Bethpage](https://sdnyrealty.com/bethpage-commercial-real-estate/) - [Farmingdale](https://sdnyrealty.com/farmingdale-commercial-real-estate/) - [Franklin Square](https://sdnyrealty.com/franklin-square-commercial-real-estate/) - [Garden City](https://sdnyrealty.com/garden-city-commercial-real-estate/) - [Glen Cove](https://sdnyrealty.com/glen-cove-commercial-real-estate/) - [Hempstead](https://sdnyrealty.com/hempstead-commercial-real-estate/) - [Hicksville](https://sdnyrealty.com/hicksville-commercial-real-estate/) - [Long Beach](https://sdnyrealty.com/long-beach-commercial-real-estate/) - [Mineola](https://sdnyrealty.com/mineola-commercial-real-estate/) - [Rockville Centre](https://sdnyrealty.com/rockville-centre-commercial-real-estate/) - [Suffolk County](https://sdnyrealty.com/suffolk-county-commercial-real-estate/) - [Babylon](https://sdnyrealty.com/suffolk-county-commercial-real-estate/babylon-commercial-real-estate/) - [Brookhaven](https://sdnyrealty.com/brookhaven-commercial-real-estate/) - [Hauppauge](https://sdnyrealty.com/hauppauge-commercial-real-estate/) - [Huntington](https://sdnyrealty.com/huntington-commercial-real-estate/) - [Islip](https://sdnyrealty.com/islip-commercial-real-estate/) - [Melville](https://sdnyrealty.com/melville-commercial-real-estate/) - [Riverhead](https://sdnyrealty.com/riverhead-commercial-real-estate/) - [Smithtown](https://sdnyrealty.com/smithtown-commercial-real-estate/) - [Southampton](https://sdnyrealty.com/southampton-commercial-real-estate/) - [Consulting Services](https://sdnyrealty.com/consulting-services/) - [Property Appraisal Services](https://sdnyrealty.com/property-appraisal/) - [Zoning Regulations](https://sdnyrealty.com/zoning-regulations/) - [Forms](https://sdnyrealty.com/forms/) - [Veterans & Military Housing](https://sdnyrealty.com/veterans-military-housing/) - [Join our Program](https://sdnyrealty.com/veterans-military-housing/#apply-now) - [Forms & Applications](https://sdnyrealty.com/forms/) - [Pay Rent](https://sdnyrealty.com/pay-rent/) - [Blog](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog) - [Contact](https://sdnyrealty.com/contact/) # Buying a house [![3 Factors You Must Consider Before Buying a Home](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Buying%20a%20Home.jpg?width=810&name=Buying%20a%20Home.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/buying-a-home) # [3 Factors You Must Consider Before Buying a Home](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/buying-a-home) So you’re finally ready to start seriously considering buying a home. With spring right around this corner, there isn’t a better time to purchase. Whether you’re buying a first home or looking for an upgrade, the acquisition of residential real estate is a long process with many steps along the way. Here’s a few major priorities that you must\[…\] - February 14, 2018 - [Buying](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying), [Mortgage](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/mortgage), [buying a house](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying-a-house) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/buying-a-home) [![What are the Most Common Tax Benefits Available to Homeowners?](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Tax%20Benefits.jpg?width=810&name=Tax%20Benefits.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/tax-benefits) # [What are the Most Common Tax Benefits Available to Homeowners?](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/tax-benefits) Buying a residential property will likely take a considerable hit on your wallet—but luckily, there are a few financial advantages available to homeowners. Depending on certain factors like your finances, mortgage and property, you may be entitled to receive certain tax deductions that could save you significant funds. Here are a few common tax\[…\] - January 24, 2018 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [Mortgage](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/mortgage), [interest rate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/interest-rate), [buying a house](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying-a-house) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/tax-benefits) [![What to Expect from the 2018 Housing Market in America](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/2018%20Housing%20Market.jpg?width=810&name=2018%20Housing%20Market.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/2018-housing-market) # [What to Expect from the 2018 Housing Market in America](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/2018-housing-market) With every New Year, there comes innovative real estate trends and patterns that define the nation’s housing market. As a consumer, you must always have your ear to the ground and stay up-to-date with what’s happening in real estate. If you’re considering buying, selling, renting or leasing a property this year, here’s what to look out for and\[…\] - December 27, 2017 - [Buying](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying), [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [Selling](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/selling), [millennial home buyers](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/millennial-home-buyers), [buying a house](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying-a-house) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/2018-housing-market) [![Is Buying a Foreclosed Property Really Worth it after all?](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Foreclosed%20Property.jpg?width=810&name=Foreclosed%20Property.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/foreclosed-property) # [Is Buying a Foreclosed Property Really Worth it after all?](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/foreclosed-property) In the past few years, many Americans have been snatching up foreclosed properties at record prices, especially because they’re usually sold far below the market rate. You’ll be hard pressed to find a property that’s bigger, more centrally located and with more potential for the same deal. However, with the seemingly endless number of pitfalls\[…\] - November 15, 2017 - [Buying](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying), [foreclosure](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/foreclosure), [foreclosure properties](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/foreclosure-properties), [buying a house](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying-a-house) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/foreclosed-property) [![How First Time Buyers can Start Saving for a Home](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/saving%20for%20a%20home.jpg?width=810&name=saving%20for%20a%20home.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-first-time-buyers-can-start-saving-for-a-home) # [How First Time Buyers can Start Saving for a Home](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-first-time-buyers-can-start-saving-for-a-home) Once renters decide to make the jump towards owning a home of their own, they must figure out if they could actually afford a down payment. There’s no point in even looking at homes until you know what you can afford! So, to help expedite owning your dream home someday, check out these tips that will assist you in saving for a home. - October 04, 2017 - [Buying](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying), [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [buying your first home](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying-your-first-home), [buying commercial real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying-commercial-real-estate-2), [buying a house](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying-a-house) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-first-time-buyers-can-start-saving-for-a-home) [![Is a Starter Home Worth it for First Time Buyers?](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Starter%20Home.jpg?width=810&name=Starter%20Home.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/starter-home) # [Is a Starter Home Worth it for First Time Buyers?](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/starter-home) When young professionals are looking to transition from monthly rentals to owning a property of their own, they usually buy small-scale, affordable properties, rather than a “forever home.” However, a beginner home or condo isn’t exactly a minor expense by any stretch of the imagination. That’s why it’s extremely essential to sift through the\[…\] - September 06, 2017 - [Buying](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying), [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [buying a house](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying-a-house), [starter home](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/starter-home) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/starter-home) [![What are Tiny Houses? Behind the Latest Real Estate Craze](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Tiny%20houses.jpg?width=810&name=Tiny%20houses.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/tiny-houses) # [What are Tiny Houses? Behind the Latest Real Estate Craze](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/tiny-houses) As the years go by, we see so many different fads and trends in real estate. Some stick, others fall by the wayside. Some are huge, market-shifting breakthroughs; others are small-scale concepts. Perhaps none smaller than tiny houses, America’s most recent real estate fascination. If you aren’t familiar with how this viral sensation came to be,\[…\] - July 19, 2017 - [Buying](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying), [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [buying a house](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying-a-house), [tiny houses](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/tiny-houses) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/tiny-houses) [![New House Tasks to Complete before the Final Moving Date](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/new%20house.jpg?width=810&name=new%20house.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/new-house) # [New House Tasks to Complete before the Final Moving Date](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/new-house) No one ever said that moving was easy. Besides all of the work that goes into drawing up a contract and the closing date, certain necessary tasks might be forgotten about entirely. Luckily, we’ve compiled a checklist of everything you need to accomplish before moving into your new house. - April 27, 2017 - [moving](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/moving), [moving checklist](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/moving-checklist), [buying a house](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying-a-house), [new house](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/new-house) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/new-house) [![Proven Home Security Tips to Ensure Safer Long Island Living](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/home%20security.jpg?width=810&name=home%20security.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/home-security) # [Proven Home Security Tips to Ensure Safer Long Island Living](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/home-security) Protecting your home is essential for ensuring the safety of your family and possessions. When you buy a new home, there are certain preventive measures and actions that you can take to safeguard it. Check out these home security tips so you can fortify your living space the right way. - April 06, 2017 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [buying a house](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying-a-house), [home security](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/home-security) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/home-security) [![How Does an Escrow Account Actually Work?](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/escrow%20account%20999.jpg?width=810&name=escrow%20account%20999.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/escrow-account) # [How Does an Escrow Account Actually Work?](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/escrow-account) If you are a home buyer, you are likely to have an escrow account, either by choice or as a home loan requirement. However, it is just as likely that you do not know what an escrow is or how it actually works. If you are shopping for a home, you will want to know everything there is to know about these helpful accounts. - February 03, 2017 - [Mortgage](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/mortgage), [buying a house](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying-a-house) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/escrow-account) --- [All posts](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/all) [Next](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying-a-house/page/2) ### Blog Search ### Recent Posts [![Click Here to Join our Newsletter](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/432922/19f66de0-1cba-45a5-a498-016133232e0e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/432922/19f66de0-1cba-45a5-a498-016133232e0e) ### Topics - [residential real estate (65)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate) - [commercial real estate (48)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/commercial-real-estate) - [Buying (40)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying) - [Tips (36)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/tips) - [Renting (23)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/renting) - [Selling (20)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/selling) - [Mortgage (15)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/mortgage) - [commercial property (15)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/commercial-property) - [lease (15)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/lease) - [office (14)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/office) - [Finance (13)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/finance) - [buying a house (12)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying-a-house) ### Follow Us Find helpful blogs of both residential and commercial real estate on Long Island. 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