Notes and analysis on buying, selling, pricing, and complicated situations across Long Island and Queens, written by licensed real estate broker Andrew Ragusa.
This is a growing library. I add to it when I have a real case, document, calculation or market change that is worth explaining—not simply to fill a publishing schedule.
A home with decades of accumulated belongings, an active bed-bug infestation and water damage. After the cleanout, I helped the family determine which repairs were worth making, coordinated the work locally, and brought the property to market.
Case study
A homeowner hired me nine days before the property went to foreclosure auction. We found a buyer and assembled the transaction, but the exact auction date was confirmed only hours before the sale.
Case study
A sole trustee was responsible for selling two neighboring mixed-use properties while three siblings had different opinions about value and strategy. The complete example explains why the authorized decision-maker needs complete information and confidence in the decisions they are legally responsible for making.
Transaction example