buying

Negotiating + Financing

What is a mortgage recording tax? Are there ways to reduce it?

By Emily Myers |March 21, 2023 - 12:30PM

Co-ops

Job cut jitters spur NYC buyers to ask for employment contingencies

By Jennifer White Karp |March 21, 2023 - 9:30AM

Block of colorful old apartment buildings in the Alphabet City neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City NYC

The Search

What debt-to-income ratio do you need to buy a co-op in NYC?

By Emily Myers |March 20, 2023 - 9:30AM

loft apartment with living room and kitchen

Negotiations + Closings

7 surprising dealbreakers that might sink your NYC co-op or condo sale

By Emily Myers |March 15, 2023 - 9:02AM

Negotiating + Financing

How much homeowners insurance do you need when buying a NYC brownstone?

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By Evelyn Battaglia |March 7, 2023 - 3:30PM

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Sales Market

What is a pied-à-terre? What makes it different from a typical NYC apartment?

By Emily Myers |March 6, 2023 - 2:00PM

Negotiating + Financing

What is an escalation clause and what are the risks?

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 1, 2023 - 12:30PM

Row of three red brick apartment buildings in NYC

Sales Market

Finding the right fit: 20 questions to ask about a condo or co-op building before you buy

By Emily Myers |February 23, 2023 - 2:35PM

A financial statement offers a snapshot of a co-op or condo building's financial health. Here are some of the key things to look for

Sales Market

How to read a NYC co-op or condo building’s financial statement

By Emily Myers |February 22, 2023 - 3:30PM

Sometimes the deal sheet discloses items or obligations you haven't been made aware of during the offer process.

Negotiations + Closings

What's included in a deal sheet when you buy a NYC apartment?

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By Emily Myers |February 21, 2023 - 9:30AM