Leigh Kamping-Carder
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Hit the NYC jackpot: How to get an affordable Mitchell-Lama apartment to call your own
March 15, 2018 - 15:00 PM
It's possible. Really.
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NYC real estate's "kickback economy": Buyer (and seller and renter) beware
February 2, 2017 - 12:59 PM
NYC real estate ethics: Protect yourself.
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How do I compile an impressive-looking co-op board package? Read More
July 18, 2016 - 08:59 AM
Q: I have to make six copies of a board package. I want to impress! Are three-hole binders okay? Plastic sleeves? Binder clips? Stapled? Should I include tabs for sections? Any other advice for making a great impression? Or what to avoid?
A. The co-op board package is a crucial component of getting the apartment you want, so it’s important to make sure your package is professional-looking, well-organized and easy to read, our experts say.
Why you may want to buy (or not) in a condo when it's nearly sold-out
March 29, 2016 - 14:59 PM
Buying A New Condo NYC: Why To Buy In An Almost Sold Out Building
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Cut your co-op monthlies: 5 ways to tackle 'fixed' building costs
March 16, 2015 - 08:59 AM
Conventional wisdom says that almost all of a co-op building’s expenses—about 90 percent by one estimate—are fixed, leaving shareholders little say on how their monthly maintenance fees are spent, and little room to save.
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I'm renovating my co-op and want to get rid of a radiator. What's involved? Read More
March 9, 2015 - 14:30 PM
Q. I'm renovating my co-op, and I'm thinking of taking out a radiator in my living room to free up wall space, especially since my apartment is always hot. How would I go about doing this? Would it affect the property values?
