Real Estate Blog for Hudson Valley Buyers and Sellers

STAR School Tax Relief in Orange County, NY: What New Homeowners Should Know

By Ammar Iqbal | Real Estate Salesperson, eXp Realty Short answer: New York's STAR program reduces school taxes for eligible homeowners who live in the home as their primary residence. New homeowners in Orange County, NY receive STAR as a credit (a check or direct deposit from the state), not as an

Do You Need a Real Estate Attorney to Buy or Sell in Orange County, NY?

By Ammar Iqbal | Real Estate Salesperson, eXp Realty Short answer: In Orange County, NY, buyers and sellers commonly hire their own real estate attorneys. In New York, attorneys typically prepare and negotiate the purchase contract, review title and handle the closing. Your real estate agent negotia

Closing Costs in Orange County, NY: What Buyers and Sellers Should Expect

By Ammar Iqbal | Real Estate Salesperson, eXp Realty Short answer: Closing costs in Orange County, NY include lender and title fees, attorney fees, prepaid taxes and insurance, and New York State transfer taxes. Sellers typically pay the state transfer tax and their attorney, plus any agreed commiss

Should You Sell Your Orange County, NY Home in Winter or Wait for Spring?

By Ammar Iqbal | Real Estate Salesperson, eXp Realty Note: This article was written on October 2, 2026. Mortgage rates, inflation figures and market conditions mentioned here reflect information available at that time and may have changed since. For the latest figures, check the linked sources or co