--- title: Residential and Commercial Real Estate Blog | residential real estate (6) description: residential real estate | S&D Realty Commercial Real Estate Blog (6) --- - [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 to Flip a House in Today’s Real Estate Market](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/how_to_flip_a_house.jpg?width=810&name=how_to_flip_a_house.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-to-flip-a-house) # [How to Flip a House in Today’s Real Estate Market](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-to-flip-a-house) Real estate investors profit greatly off buying homes and selling them quickly at a higher price. But, this practice is not as easy as it sounds. If you are interested in a high-risk/high-reward proposition, these seven strategies will teach you the basics of how to flip a house on Long Island. - May 11, 2016 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [Tips](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/tips) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/how-to-flip-a-house) [![5 Strategies for Maintaining Multi Family Homes](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/multi_family_homes.jpg?width=810&name=multi_family_homes.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/multi-family-homes) # [5 Strategies for Maintaining Multi Family Homes](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/multi-family-homes) Multi family homes can offer a great return on investment for landlords and tenants. But to keep tenants happy, they require regular maintenance. Here are five strategies for building upkeep that will prevent your building full and profitable. - May 06, 2016 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [Tips](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/tips) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/multi-family-homes) [![Curb Appeal Ideas that Improve Sales Opportunities](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/digital_curb_appeal_9-423858-edited.jpg?width=810&name=digital_curb_appeal_9-423858-edited.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/curb-appeal-ideas) # [Curb Appeal Ideas that Improve Sales Opportunities](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/curb-appeal-ideas) In the competitive Long Island real estate market, buyers can afford to be picky. Home sellers who are looking for ways to hook a buyer can improve their selling chances by utilizing a few indispensable curb appeal ideas. - May 04, 2016 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [Selling](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/selling), [Tips](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/tips) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/curb-appeal-ideas) [![How to Utilize Vacant Property or Land](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/vacant_property.jpg?width=810&name=vacant_property.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/vacant-property) # [How to Utilize Vacant Property or Land](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/vacant-property) Great real estate investors recognize potential where others do not. They see vacant property or land as an opportunity for something more. If you are exploring investing in an empty building or lot, these are several strategies to help you succeed. - April 16, 2016 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/real-estate), [commercial real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/commercial-real-estate), [vacant property](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/vacant-property) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/vacant-property) [![Tips for Buying Foreclosure Properties](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/foreclosure_properties.jpg?width=810&name=foreclosure_properties.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/tips-for-buying-foreclosure-properties) # [Tips for Buying Foreclosure Properties](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/tips-for-buying-foreclosure-properties) Foreclosed homes are a hot commodity in the real estate market since they make for excellent investor opportunities. They are also great for prospective homebuyers in search of a new place of residence at a reasonable price. However, buying and managing foreclosure properties differs a bit from regular real estate transactions. - March 04, 2016 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [foreclosure properties](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/foreclosure-properties) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/tips-for-buying-foreclosure-properties) [![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) [![Investment Property: Which Type is Right for Me?](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Investment_property.jpg?width=810&name=Investment_property.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/investment-property) # [Investment Property: Which Type is Right for Me?](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/investment-property) If you are new to investing in real estate, the possibilities may be intimidating. With options ranging from single family homes to office buildings, it’s hard to know where the best deal is located. As you begin searching for an investment property, the first step is to weigh the pros and cons of both commercial and residential properties. - February 26, 2016 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [commercial real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/commercial-real-estate), [investment property](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/investment-property) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/investment-property) [![Long Island Housing Market: Where to Look in 2016](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/long_island_housing_market_2.jpg?width=810&name=long_island_housing_market_2.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/long-island-housing-market) # [Long Island Housing Market: Where to Look in 2016](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/long-island-housing-market) With a prime location, vibrant business districts and first-rate schools, the Long Island housing market is forecasted to remain hot through 2016. But, because there is a wide variety of real estate available across two counties, home buyers who know where to look can more quickly locate the home of their dreams. - February 12, 2016 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [long island](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/long-island), [housing market](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/housing-market), [long island housing market](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/long-island-housing-market) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/long-island-housing-market) [![Smart Strategies for Selling a House on Long Island](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-154217985.jpg?width=810&name=ThinkstockPhotos-154217985.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/selling-a-house) # [Smart Strategies for Selling a House on Long Island](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/selling-a-house) When selling a house, homeowners quickly realize they have a lot to learn about the world of real estate. They often have lots of questions, including how much is their home worth, what should be fixed, how to best present their home. Our answers below will bring homeowners one step closer to placing a ‘sold’ sign on their lawn. - January 28, 2016 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [Selling](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/selling), [Tips](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/tips) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/selling-a-house) [![How to Increase Commercial and Residential Property Value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-126864063.jpg?width=810&name=ThinkstockPhotos-126864063.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/property-value) # [How to Increase Commercial and Residential Property Value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/property-value) Despite the uncertainty of the real estate market, there are simple, proven steps anyone can take to increase the property value of either commercial or residential real estate. - January 14, 2016 - [residential real estate](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate), [commercial property](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/commercial-property), [property value](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/property-value) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/property-value) --- [Previous](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate/page/5) [All posts](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/all) [Next](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate/page/7) ### 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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