Roberta Moldawsky, Realtor

What To Do When Your Basement Floods There are many household problems that can be prevented with home improvement projects. Unfortunately, some homeowners may experience a household emergency that can rarely be prevented with even the best home improvement maintenance. A flooded basement is one of the most frustrating types of home damage...

Buying a House? 3 Ways to Lose Your Earnest Money Deposit Many first-time buyers don't know the financial obligations involved in buying a house. With so much emphasis placed on saving for a down payment, some people don't fully understand all other financial aspects of the transaction, including the earnest money deposit. I encourage all buyers, first-time...

Celebrate the season with a visit to one of these holiday light displays around Long Island. We share our favorite destinations for some Christmas cheer.

What is a Short Sale? Watch any popular real estate show on television and you've probably heard a lot of different takes on short sales. Some people swear by them, while others avoid them. But what is a short sale all about, really? Simply, a short sale is the sale of a property for less than the amount owed on the mortgage....

Is Your House FHA-Friendly? The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is a valuable tool for homebuyers because it allows buyers with good credit to secure home loans with a down payment as low as 3.5 percent. It's important to keep this in mind when selling your home because around 30 percent of buyers rely on FHA loans to purchase...