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30 Sutton Street, Hempstead, NY 11550

4 beds – 2 baths – 1,902sqft $679,000 Welcome home to this meticulously updated Hi-Ranch in the heart of Hempstead, offering 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths across two spacious floors. Recent 2023 upgrades include a new façade with brick stairs and siding, a central AC system on both levels, and solar panels for energy

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SEPTEMBER 2025 Newsletter

Back-to-School & Fresh Starts September means new school routines, cooler weather, and a fresh start for families across Queens, Brooklyn, and Nassau. Whether you’re prepping your home for sale, searching for a new one, or just enjoying the season, Team Garcia NYC is here to guide you. Grand Opening: Real Broker NY – Queens Connection

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AUGUST 2025 Newsletter

Last Hurrah Before School Starts! As summer winds down, August is the perfect time to enjoy everything NYC has to offer before school routines kick back in. Here are some family-friendly ideas: Back to School: Prep for a Smooth Transition Last-Minute Vacation Ideas August Market Snapshot: What’s Happening? Despite rising interest rates, motivated buyers and

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JULY 2025 Newsletter

Happy 4th of July from Team Garcia NYC! We hope you and your loved ones enjoy a safe and joyful Independence Day! Whether you’re heading to the beach, catching fireworks, or hosting a BBQ, take a moment to celebrate freedom, family, and community. As the summer heats up, so does the real estate market —

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JUNE 2025 Newsletter

Building Relationships through Service A message from Cesar Garcia Dear Neighbors, As we welcome June, thank you for letting me be a part of your real estate journey for the past 23 years. From guiding first-time buyers to assisting families during delicate times like probate sales, I’ve built my career on relationships, not just transactions.

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MAY 2025 Newsletter

Brooklyn, Queens & Long Island Real Estate Market Update BROOKLYN– Median Home Price: $780,000 (up 2.1% YoY)– Inventory remains tight, but new spring listings are on the rise.– Competitive market for buyers—especially in Bed-Stuy and Crown Heights. QUEENS– Median Home Price: $680,000 (up 1.8% YoY)– Bayside and Forest Hills are showing steady demand.– Great time

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APRIL 2025 Newsletter

Spring has arrived, and with it, renewed activity in the New York City real estate market. Here’s what’s trending in the Big Apple’s housing landscape this month: Market Trends & Insight The NYC real estate market is showing signs of stabilization following a period of fluctuating interest rates. As of April 2025: · Median Home

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Mortgage rates collapsed by 47 basis points. Is this a turning point?

The 30-year fixed rate decreased this week to an average of 6.61%, down from last week’s 7.08% Some lenders have experienced a spike in borrowers’ demand for mortgage loans following last week’s rate collapse due to softer inflation data. However, according to executives and loan officers, it’s too early to say that this marks a turning point

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Home Prices Retreat in Nearly All Major Markets

According to the new Knock Sellers-Buyers Market Index, of the top-100 largest metropolitan markets, 98 of them reported home price declines in September, while 15 markets reported home prices falling by more than 10% from their highs set earlier this year.  So what does this mean? According to Knock, a confluence of events that led to the

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Mortgage Rates Eclipse 7%

For the first time in two-plus decades, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) has passed the 7% mark, as Freddie Mac reported the 30-year FRM averaging 7.08% with an average 0.8 point for the week ending October 27, 2022, up from last week when it averaged 6.94%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged more than half

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What’s Ahead for Home Prices?

As the housing market cools in response to the dramatic rise in mortgage rates, home price appreciation is cooling as well. And if you’re following along with headlines in the media, you’re probably seeing a wide range of opinions calling for everything from falling home prices to ongoing appreciation. But what’s true? What’s most likely to happen moving forward?

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What Happens to Housing when There’s a Recession?

Since the 2008 housing bubble burst, the word recession strikes a stronger emotional chord than it ever did before. And while there’s some debate around whether we’re officially in a recession right now, the good news is experts say a recession today would likely be mild and the economy would rebound quickly. As the 2022

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