William Yau - Real Estate Advisor

01/29/2026

Honored to be part of the 2025 Coldwell Banker International Designation Awards. Special thank you for clients, partners, and leadership team.

10/17/2025

Happy Friday Vibes in full effect

06/21/2024

Just listed! Build your dream home in Clearview Gardens in Whitestone. This 2-bed/1-bath has tons of potential and sits in a pin drop quiet garden complex. How often can you find a 2-bedroom for $310,000?

05/10/2024

Just listed...best valued 2-bed condo in Queens

Briar Manor is one of Queens best kept secret and affordable neighborhoods. The apartment is boasting large windows, an abundance of natural light, and a private balcony. The open-concept kitchen new stainless steel appliances providing durable finishings and essential storage space. The primary bedroom features a walk-in closet and is large enough to fit a king size bed.

The amenities include a fitness center, children’s playroom, elevator, and laundry room. Residents have easy access to Grand Central and the Van Wyck. Public transit options include E/F and multiple bus routes including the QM21 bus goes directly to Manhattan. Street parking is readily available in this neighborhood, but there is also a 3rd party parking garage available for rent.

Asking price: $540,000
Common Charges: $410
Monthly Taxes: $256

03/27/2024

New listing 2-bed/2-bath condo in Rego Park! This apartment is flooded with natural light. Building amenities feature all the essentials from a fitness center, bicycle storage, common outdoor space, laundry room, and parking garage. Best part common charges and taxes are ONLY $415 combined due to tax abatement.

Asking price $695,000
Address: 62-98 Woodhaven Blvd Apt 4I

02/11/2024

Happy Lunar Year! Wishing you all health and prosperity

12/05/2023

November round up closings: Some takeaways I have experienced and learned from these deals:
1) There is a way financing can beat a cash buyer
2) Indecisiveness can lose a deal and speed matters.
3) Set expected closing date expectations very early in the negotiation

09/08/2023

First open house this Saturday 9/9 12-2pm. Check out this 3-bed 2-bath condo located in the heart of Kew Gardens.

It has a the pre-war charm with a working fire place yet modern amenities like ductless HVAC systems in every room and washer and dryer in unit.

The building features a secured gatehouse, common courtyard garden in the center of the complex, free bike storage, an updated fitness center, and laundry room, and rooftop with 360 views of NYC. The best part the common charges are only $648 per month!

Location is impeccable with 15-20 min commute to midtown via LIRR and quick walk to the E/F train. The building is also adjacent to PS 99 and Erza Jack Pre-school, and tons of local faves off Lefferts Blvd.

06/23/2023

Deals can be found in this market. When submitting an offer:

1) Understand the days on market and seller's motivation (e.g. investment property, seller is moving, etc.).

2) Do not submit offers that can be insulting. This sets a negative tone for a potential negotiation.

3) Multi-family homes provide great value to subsidize a mortgage especially in this high interest rate climate.

Please be on the lookout for an upcoming rental unit in this home!

06/16/2023

Congrats to my buyer on purchasing their first home! Understanding your budget, criteria, and set expectations helps streamline the process.

1. Budget- Consider a 20% down payment to have a competitive edge

2. Criteria- Distinguish between must haves and needs

3. Expectations- Check out homes within your budget: if it’s too good to be true, expect more risk but really, keep on (the sad but beautiful truth about NYC real estate)

06/15/2023

When people finally realize Queens has great value….

The outer borough is now the most competitive rental market in NYC.