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Real estate news and tips from Queens

Market updates, buying and selling advice, and neighborhood guides from the Carmela Homes team.

Three different neighborhoods. Three different lives. – Carmela Homes, Queens

Three different neighborhoods. Three different lives.

Same borough, same general commute, very different budgets, weekends, and reasons people...
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Greenway Extension Coming Our Way – Carmela Homes, Queens

Greenway Extension Coming Our Way

In 2023, it was announced that Queens was getting a 16-mile Greenway along its waterfront , but a...
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What Spring 2026 Could Mean for the Queens Market – Carmela Homes, Queens

What Spring 2026 Could Mean for the Queens Market

There were many encouraging signs for the Queens housing market in 2025. Last fall, more and more...
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Evening Al Fresco in Astoria: Top Outdoor Dining Spots to Savor the Last Warm Nights – Carmela Homes, Queens

Evening Al Fresco in Astoria: Top Outdoor Dining Spots to Savor the Last Warm Nights

As summer evenings linger, Astoria becomes the perfect neighborhood for outdoor dining. Whether...
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Home Buying Tips: How the 80/10/10 RuleHelps You Find the Right Home in NYC – Carmela Homes, Queens

Home Buying Tips: How the 80/10/10 RuleHelps You Find the Right Home in NYC

If you’re searching for how to find the right home in New York City, you’re not alone. Buying...
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How to Prepare Your Home for Sale and Maximize Its Value – Carmela Homes, Queens

How to Prepare Your Home for Sale and Maximize Its Value

Selling your home is a major decision, and preparing it properly can make a huge difference in...
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7 Key Areas to Inspect When Buying a Home – Carmela Homes, Queens

7 Key Areas to Inspect When Buying a Home

Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you’ll make, so it’s essential to conduct a...
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5 Essential Tips for Buying a Home – Carmela Homes, Queens

5 Essential Tips for Buying a Home

Buying a home in New York City is an exciting but complex process. With competitive listings, high...
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The Best Time to Sell Your Home in 2025:Why Mid-April is Ideal – Carmela Homes, Queens

The Best Time to Sell Your Home in 2025:Why Mid-April is Ideal

If you’re planning to sell your home this year, timing can make a significant difference in how...
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