--- title: Residential and Commercial Real Estate Blog | residential real estate description: residential real estate | 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/) # Residential real estate [![How a Home Appraisal Determines Residential Property Value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Home%20Appraisal.jpg?width=810&name=Home%20Appraisal.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/home-appraisal) # [How a Home Appraisal Determines Residential Property Value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/home-appraisal) Appraising a property plays a significant role in the real estate industry. While appraisals are used for a wide variety of reasons, one thing is certain—you always want yours to go smoothly. So, if you don’t know what a home appraisal is, or you’re just looking to get some pointers on your property value, here’s everything that you need to know. - September 26, 2018 - [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), [property value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/property-value), [Refinancing](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/refinancing) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/home-appraisal) [![How to Paint your Home or Apartment: A Beginner’s Guide](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/How%20to%20Paint.jpg?width=810&name=How%20to%20Paint.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-to-paint) # [How to Paint your Home or Apartment: A Beginner’s Guide](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-to-paint) Whether it’s the wall, trim or ceilings, painting the interior of your home or apartment isn’t such an easy project. From preparation to execution and clean up, there are a lot of small details that can get lost along the way if you aren’t experienced. However, we’ve compiled some techniques to help teach you how to paint in no time. - September 05, 2018 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [property value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/property-value), [home improvement](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/home-improvement), [interior design](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/interior-design) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-to-paint) [![Expert Moving Tips to Efficiently Get You from Point A to B](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Moving%20Tips.jpg?width=810&name=Moving%20Tips.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/moving-tips) # [Expert Moving Tips to Efficiently Get You from Point A to B](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/moving-tips) Moving into a new home or apartment is hardly ever a smooth process. From packing to unpacking, and everything else in between, there are certain tips and tricks that will make your move as quick and easy as possible. Just remember, the big day will be here before you know it, so get a jump start with moving tips from someone who’s been there\[…\] - August 29, 2018 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [moving](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/moving), [moving checklist](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/moving-checklist) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/moving-tips) [![Why Residential Property Management is Absolutely Essential](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Residential%20Property%20Management.jpg?width=810&name=Residential%20Property%20Management.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/residential-property-management) # [Why Residential Property Management is Absolutely Essential](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/residential-property-management) Owning an investment property has its fair share of advantages and disadvantages. On one hand, it’s an incredible opportunity to create an additional income source. On the other hand, upkeep and management can become a full-time job in and of itself. To help find the perfect balance between the two, consider hiring a residential property\[…\] - August 22, 2018 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [Property Management](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/property-management), [landlord](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/landlord) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/residential-property-management) [![What is a Home Equity Loan, and How does it Actually Work?](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Home%20Equity%20Loan.jpg?width=810&name=Home%20Equity%20Loan.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/home-equity-loan) # [What is a Home Equity Loan, and How does it Actually Work?](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/home-equity-loan) If you’re a homeowner looking to finance a large purchase or pay off preexisting debt, consider a home equity loan, also known as a second mortgage. Read along to learn more about these kinds of loans, as well as if they’re right for you and your situation. - August 08, 2018 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [Mortgage](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/mortgage), [Loans](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/loans) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/home-equity-loan) [![Babyproofing 101: How to Protect your Child in the Home](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Babyproofing.jpg?width=810&name=Babyproofing.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/babyproofing) # [Babyproofing 101: How to Protect your Child in the Home](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/babyproofing) Once babies begin crawling and moving around after a few months, there’s no telling what kind of trouble they can get into. That’s why so many parents have turned to babyproofing as a way to protect their child against household dangers. Once your home is babyproofed, you can rest easy knowing that whatever your child opens, pulls, finds or tries\[…\] - July 25, 2018 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [home improvement](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/home-improvement) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/babyproofing) [![How to Choose a Contractor for your Home Construction](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/How%20to%20Choose%20a%20Contractor.jpg?width=810&name=How%20to%20Choose%20a%20Contractor.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-contractor) # [How to Choose a Contractor for your Home Construction](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-contractor) If you’re a homeowner, you know how hard it can be to find a dependable contractor to oversee your renovation. Everyone has heard a construction horror story where a part of their home was gutted only for the crew to take the money and run. Renovations are difficult enough—make your life easier by following these proven tips on how to choose a\[…\] - July 04, 2018 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [property value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/property-value) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-contractor) [![Why Home Staging is the Key to Selling your House](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Home%20Staging.jpg?width=810&name=Home%20Staging.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/home-staging) # [Why Home Staging is the Key to Selling your House](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/home-staging) No matter what, selling your home is always a tricky endeavor, especially when it comes to preparing for an open house. The goal of an open house is to showcase the unique strengths of your property while downplaying its flaws and appealing to the largest pool of prospective buyers. However, the only way that it’s going to attract anyone is\[…\] - June 27, 2018 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [Selling](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/selling), [open house](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/open-house) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/home-staging) [![What does a VA Home Loan Cover, and How do you Use it?](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/VA%20Home%20Loan.jpg?width=810&name=VA%20Home%20Loan.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/va-home-loan) # [What does a VA Home Loan Cover, and How do you Use it?](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/va-home-loan) Here at S&D Realty, we offer veteran and military housing, which is usually financed through Veterans Affairs mortgages, otherwise known as VA loans. If you are a United States veteran or an active military member and are looking to purchase a new home, here is everything that you need to know about securing a VA home loan. - June 13, 2018 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [Mortgage](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/mortgage), [Veterans & Military Housing](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/veterans-military-housing) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/va-home-loan) [![How to Add Curb Appeal to Boost your Home’s Property Value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Curb%20Appeal.jpg?width=810&name=Curb%20Appeal.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/curb-appeal) # [How to Add Curb Appeal to Boost your Home’s Property Value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/curb-appeal) If you’re in the market to sell a residential space, the goal is always to increase the property value of your home as much as possible. Luckily, there are a few quick fixes to improve your home’s curb appeal, which can boost property value significantly. - May 16, 2018 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [Selling](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/selling), [property value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/property-value) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/curb-appeal) --- [All posts](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/all) [Next](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate/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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