--- title: Residential and Commercial Real Estate Blog | Mortgage (2) description: Mortgage | S&D Realty Commercial Real Estate Blog (2) --- - [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/) # Mortgage [![How to Begin a Property Search for the First Time](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/property%20search.jpg?width=810&name=property%20search.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/property-search) # [How to Begin a Property Search for the First Time](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/property-search) With all that goes into buying a home, it can be difficult to figure out exactly where to start. A home purchase could be the most you’ll ever spend in your life, so you shouldn’t take it lightly. If you’re trying to determine where to start your first property search, use these tips. - January 12, 2017 - [Buying](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying), [buying your first home](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying-your-first-home), [Mortgage](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/mortgage), [property search](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/property-search), [buying a house](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying-a-house) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/property-search) [![How to Navigate Real Estate Closings like a Professional](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/real%20estate%20closings.jpg?width=810&name=real%20estate%20closings.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-to-navigate-real-estate-closings) # [How to Navigate Real Estate Closings like a Professional](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-to-navigate-real-estate-closings) So you’ve found your dream home, negotiated a deal and obtained a mortgage, what’s next? Last but not least, you will need to meet with all parties involved in the sale for a final settlement, or closing. Here are some tips for getting through real estate closings with ease. - November 18, 2016 - [Buying](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying), [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [Mortgage](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/mortgage), [real estate closings](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/real-estate-closings) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-to-navigate-real-estate-closings) [![Easy Ways to Cut Expenses when Owning Rental Property](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Owning_Rental_Property.jpg?width=810&name=Owning_Rental_Property.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/easy-ways-to-cut-expenses-when-owning-rental-property) # [Easy Ways to Cut Expenses when Owning Rental Property](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/easy-ways-to-cut-expenses-when-owning-rental-property) Owning rental property is usually a sound financial investment. Besides all the money you’ll save by becoming your own landlord, there are still costs and expenses that people never even think of when they take on this responsibility. But if you have the right knowledge to make informed financial decisions, it won’t be difficult to yield a\[…\] - July 15, 2016 - [Renting](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/renting), [Finance](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/finance), [Mortgage](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/mortgage), [investment property](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/investment-property), [Summer](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/summer), [rental property](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/rental-property) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/easy-ways-to-cut-expenses-when-owning-rental-property) [![How to get a Mortgage in 7 Simple Steps](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/how_to_get_a_mortgage.jpg?width=810&name=how_to_get_a_mortgage.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-to-get-a-mortgage) # [How to get a Mortgage in 7 Simple Steps](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-to-get-a-mortgage) After deciding to buy a home, the next step is figuring out a way to pay for it. If you are unfamiliar with how to get a mortgage, our seven simple steps will put you on the path to homeownership in no time. - March 02, 2016 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [Tips](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/tips), [Mortgage](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/mortgage) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-to-get-a-mortgage) [![Make the Most of your Mortgage Tax Deduction](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mortgage_tax_deduction.jpg?width=810&name=mortgage_tax_deduction.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/make-the-most-of-your-mortgage-tax-deduction) # [Make the Most of your Mortgage Tax Deduction](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/make-the-most-of-your-mortgage-tax-deduction) If you are borrowing money to pay for a house, filing your tax return can be quite a struggle. With tons of different forms, guidelines and exceptions, the language of tax laws may seem absolutely foreign. In this blog, we will translate into plain English the rather complex guidelines of the mortgage tax deduction. Prospective homebuyers and\[…\] - February 19, 2016 - [Mortgage](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/mortgage) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/make-the-most-of-your-mortgage-tax-deduction) --- [Previous](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/mortgage/page/1) [All posts](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/all) ### 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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